In a special meeting marked by public outrage and heartfelt testimony from fire victims, the City Council advanced significant policy changes.
The extensive four-hour special meeting on Oct. 15 addressed the ongoing fire rebuild crisis, approving sweeping policy changes to expedite home reconstructions.
The session was marked by emotional pleas from fire victims, heated debates, and a recusal by two council members to vote on an agenda item.
The city is pushing to restore normalcy seven years after the Woolsey Fire and nine months after the devastating Palisades Fire.
Author's summary: Malibu City Council addresses fire rebuild crisis.