De Minimis Waiver No. 26-004 and Categorical Exemption No. 26-059

The City of Malibu is seeking approval for the relocation of an office building that was damaged in the 2025 Palisades Fire through a De Minimis Waiver and Categorical Exemption, indicating the project qualifies for simplified environmental review under state regulations. The initiative is centered in Malibu, California, with all activities tied to the recovery and reestablishment of municipal office operations in a new location following the fire's destruction. The application is being processed under the state’s environmental review framework, with the intent to expedite reconstruction without triggering full environmental impact analysis due to the minimal nature of the disturbance and use of existing infrastructure. Primary contact for the project is Gabriela Medrano, Office Assistant, and Yolanda Bundy, Community Development Director, both reachable through the City of Malibu’s official channels. A third contact listed under New Age Desiqn Inc appears to represent a third-party design or consulting entity involved in the relocation effort, though their specific role is not clarified. The project was posted on June 18, 2026, and additional details can be accessed through the California Environmental Quality Act online portal. No solicitation number or set-aside classification is provided, suggesting this is a procedural approval rather than a competitive bidding process.