Reference is periodically made to the Economic Study conducted by Applied Development Economics for the Economic Advisory Committee. The study indicated “A significant segment of Malibu’s citizens want the civic center area to remain open space.”
“Accordingly, the city should commission a study of all tools that can be used to protect the area as open space (i.e. down-zoning, property acquisition, etc.) and implement the study’s recommendations. This study should include a cost estimate for purchasing the property, and a fiscal analysis of the city’s ability to allocate the required funding. Timing is critical.”
The conclusion of the Economic Study was “Open space should be zoned Open Space and not commercial uses with development being stopped by the city’s permit process” There should be no question. Please go to the next City Council meeting on Monday, May 28, and express your views!
Ozzie Silna, member
Economic Advisory Committee