Dear Malibu City Council,

We respectfully propose the creation of a new position within the City of Malibu: Program Director – Fire Rebuilds. Reporting directly to the City Council and in partnership with the City’s Planning & Building leadership, this role will serve as a dedicated liaison between homeowners and city officials, and relevant agencies, ensuring a focused, efficient and hands-on rebuilding process. Initially structured as a six-month assignment, the position will be subject to evaluation at the end of the term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a core team of staff dedicated to fire rebuild efforts.
• Conduct on-site meetings with homeowners and their architectural/engineering teams to identify streamlined solutions for expediting reconstruction.
• Collaborate with homeowners to develop a prioritized list of requirements for swift approvals.
• Form two-member adjudication panels in affected areas to address and resolve specific community concerns.
• Coordinate with various agencies to facilitate expedited approvals and eliminate administrative bottlenecks.
• Leverage legal precedents to support rebuilding efforts.
• Establish and maintain transparent metrics, milestones, and an active web and social media presence to keep the community informed.

We formally nominate Abe Roy for the role of Program Director. Abe brings extensive experience in single-family residential (SFR) construction and has led large-scale organizations within Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, we nominate Olivier Fortis, and Janet Fulkto serve on the two-member adjudication panel representing Big Rock. Olivier is a distinguished custom home builder known for his pragmatic, efficient approach to complex construction challenges. Janet is a 30 year resident of Big Rock, who successfully rebuilt her home after the '93 fire. She built Like for Like + 10% in 8 months (including caissons) after getting her permit in 12 months. Both are members of the POA Board of Directors.

We believe their expertise and leadership will be invaluable in facilitating a streamlined, transparent, and community-driven rebuilding process. This initiative represents a crucial step toward expediting recovery efforts and restoring our neighborhood.

We appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to your support.

Sincerely,

Big Rock Mesas Property Owners Association