MINUTES
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 10, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 P~M.
The following meeting was held pursuant to AB 361 and fully teleconferenced from various locations during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Silverstein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Bruce Silverstein; Mayor Pro Tern Steve Uhring; and Councilmembers Paul Grisanti, Marianne Riggins, and Doug Stewart
ALSO PRESENT: Trevor Rusin, Interim City Attorney; Steve McClary, City Manager; Joseph Toney, Assistant City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Kristin Riesgo, Acting Community Services Director; Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director; Richard Mollica, Planning Director; Susan Dueñas, Public Safety Director; Rob Houston, Interim Deputy City Manager; Alex Montano, Media Analyst; Caryn De La Cruz, Environmental Sustainability Analyst; Mark Johnson, Environmental Programs Coordinator; Tracey Rossine, Environmental Programs Manager; Luis Flores, Public Safety Liaison; and Travis Hart, Public Works Superintendent
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Scott Dittrich led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Councilmember Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to approve the agenda.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Councilmember Stewart moved to hear Item No. 6.D. before Item No. 6.A.
The amendment was accepted by the maker and the seconder of the motion.
The question was called, and the amended motion carried unanimously.
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Pettijohn reported that the agenda for the meeting was properly posted on March 30, 2023, with the amended agenda posted on April 7, 2023.
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ITEM 1 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation on Santa Monica College Malibu Campus
Alice Meyering, Associate Dean, Santa Monica College Malibu Campus, provided a presentation on the new campus.
B. Presentation on 2022 Environmental Programs Accomplishments (OUTREACH
AND EVENTS)
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy and Environmental Sustainability Analyst De La Cruz provided a presentation on the City’s community outreach efforts and events.
ITEM 2.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jefferson Wagner commented on the Broad Beach and the Trancas Geologic Hazard Assessment Districts (GHAD) and presented a chart of governmental agencies and other parties and issues involved in GRAD projects.
Pam Eilerson stated she represented the Malibu West Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors and the 235 homeowners within their organization. She requested Resolution No. 11-4 1, which created the Broad Beach GRAD, be revisited, based on the lack of compliance with material conditions contained in the resolution. She stated that they were impacted because their Malibu West beach clubhouse was included in the Broad Beach GHAD. She stated assessment funds raised had not resulted in projects even beginning and project were mired in logistic and legal difficulties. She requested dissolution of the GHAD based upon the lack of results over the past eleven years and its dubious prospects for success.
RECESS At 7:02 p.m. Mayor Silverstein recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 7:14 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Dermot Stocker stated that he was a resident of Malibu west for 36 years and stated that the GRAD was ineffective in the years since it was instituted. He requested the Council schedule an agenda item as soon as possible for the Malibu West Homeowners Association (HOA) removal from the Broad Beach GHAD.
Scott Dittrich stated that he resided in eastern Malibu but was in support of a Council meeting discussion on the GRAD.
Timothy Bice stated that he was a homeowner in the Malibu West community since 1985 and initially supported the formation of the GRAD at the time for the erosion problem to be addressed. He stated that it was ineffective and a waste of money and should be dissolved.
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Lloyd Ahern commented the Las Tunas Beach/Tuna Canyon intersection and stated that the recent fires and the derelict house had been addressed, and the encampment was cleaned out by the Sheriffs Department and the City. He stated that the suspect in the vandalism incident that involved the pickax was detained in a secure psychiatric facility outside of the city of Malibu. He expressed concern that the suspect was expected to be released in May. He thanked City staff and law enforcement for their efforts in the suspect’s apprehension.
Chris Wizner, former President of the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce and 23-year Malibu resident who worked and lived on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), discussed dangers on PCH. He cited the many accidents and collisions which included a recent incident that personally involved him and his pregnant wife. He stated that the documentary titled 21 Miles in Malibu resonated with him deeply. He suggested safety measures be implemented.
Nicole McGinley discussed her efforts with two prior City Councils for the City’s wireless telecommunications ordinance to be updated and improved. She indicated support for the extension to the agreement with wireless consultant CMS for an additional two years. She stated she would speak during the item as it was on the meeting’s consent calendar.
Mikke Pierson discussed the detrimental impact the GRAD project would have had on the community logistically had it actually been implemented with tens of thousands of dump truck loads of sand driven back and forth through the City. He stated that $20 million had already been spent, 75 percent of which went to lawyers and 25 percent toward engineers.
Robert Tobin stated that he was a Malibu west resident and requested City Council Resolution No. 11-41, which established the GRAD, be revisited. He stated that he believed it was a fraud and that it never intended to show a return on the $20 million in funds collected over the years and that it should be ended.
Tim Pera, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) Ranger, reported that no evidence of additional encampments was observed during their daily patrols, and that additional ranger staffing was implemented over the Easter holiday weekend for public safety, parking enforcement, and maintenance duties.
Re stated that there were no incidents reported and that the graffiti was removed from the Malibu Pier staircase. Re stated the contact number for ranger service requests was printed on all their signage and that beach access information was posted on their website.
Bill Sampson stated that in his experience, MRCA rangers were not very responsive to reports. He recommended the removal of the rock revetment on Broad Beach and disbandment of the GRAD.
Azita Khalili stated she was a member of the Malibu West Swim Club since 2011 and requested the decision to have the Malibu West HOA included in the GRAD Malibu City Council
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be revisited.
ITEM 2.B. COMMISSION I COMMITTEE I CITY MANAGER UPDATES Lotte Cherin, Malibu Arts Commission, discussed the online community survey that gauged public interest in the establishment of an arts center. She stated there were 512 responses, more than half of which were from those over the age of 60.
She stated that 95 percent of respondents wanted an arts center. She stated the types of amenities the community was most interested in were a theater, auditorium, film, and screenings, in addition to an art gallery, event space, and art studio rooms. She stated the types of exhibitions and shows with the highest responses were film screenings. She stated that the community indicated they also wanted live theater, live music, art exhibitions, and visiting musical artists. She stated that the preference of location included the loki property and the Heathercliff Road property, and a renovated and updated City Hall. She stated that 75 percent of respondents indicated that funding should be provided by a combination of City and private funds. She stated that slightly more than half of respondents favored operation of the arts center by a non-profit organization with board members, and the remainder favored City operation with oversight by the Malibu Arts Commission. She encouraged the Council’s assistance in the fulfillment of the much community-favored arts center that was in the works for more than 15 years.
City Manager McClary provided an update on the school safety assessment project.
He stated that physical security assessments were completed on all but one of the schools and that assessment was scheduled for after the return from spring break.
He stated that crime data was analyzed for risk assessment purposes and interviews with stakeholders would be conducted after spring break. He stated that they had received 147 responses from the school safety survey and that more responses were actively sought. He stated City staff met with the Sheriffs Department, Fire Department, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, and the Pepperdine University Public Safety Department and coordination ofresponse to mass violence incidents in the Malibu community was discussed. He stated that the City’s sevenweek series of Community Emergency Response Team weekly classes were scheduled to begin on Thursday April 13, 2023. He stated that the SMC Malibu Campus ribbon-cutting event and tours were scheduled for April 22, 2023. He stated that the State of the City address would be held on May 3, 2023 at the new SMC Malibu Campus and speakers included Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Mayor Silverstein, SMC members, and the Chair of the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce. He stated that items for the April 24, 2023 City Council meeting included the Bluffs Park Local Coastal Plan (LCP) Interpretation, Seaview Hotel, and a third installment of the Environmental Programs accomplishments report.
Interim Deputy City Manager Houston provided an update on efforts for the temporary snack shack trailer at Bluffs Park and a short-term solution was not reached due to Los Angeles County Health Department permitting requirements.
He stated that he worked with Councilmember Riggins and Acting Community Malibu City Council
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Services Director Riesgo on a temporary solution that could be implemented and permitted by the County by the return from spring break on April 22, 2023 in the form of a food tent with additional accessory amenities such as storage, refrigeration, and an electric cooking grill.
Sergeant Chris Soderlund, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, reported on a burglary and the arrest ofthe suspect during the investigation of a separate domestic violence incident where the person matched the description given in the burglary.
He reported that an individual camping at the corner of Cross Creek Road and PCH had been connected with services and would return to her family out of state. He reported that deputies identified a motor home that met the threshold for towing due to outstanding citations. He stated they found dogs who experienced abuse in the motor home and those that could be rescued were brought to an emergency veterinary facility by animal control officers and the owner of the vehicle was arrested for felony animal cruelty.
ITEM 2.C. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Uhring commented on recent mass shootings and stated something needed to be done. In response to public comment, he stated he would send a request to the City Manager for the GRAD matter to be placed on an upcoming Council agenda for discussion.
In response to Councilmember Grisanti, Interim City Attorney Rusin provided information on the processes and options for dissolution of a GRAD and stated that it was more extensive than a Council decision based upon unacceptable performance.
In response to Councilmember Riggins, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated the GRAD was a separate organization and not controlled by the City Council. Re explained the role of the California Coastal Commission was project approval, but they did not have any say in the formation or dissolution of a GRAD.
Councilmember Grisanti suggested members of the Malibu West HOA coordinate with other property owners who may want to depart from the GRAD.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back a report on the status and requirements for dissolution of the Broad Beach Geological Razard Abatement District.
Mayor Pro Tern Uhring stated he attended a Malibu Public Facilities meeting on the SMC opening. He stated he and Councilmernber Stewart participated in an on camera interview at Pepperdine University the week prior and that he worked with three very impressive students. He stated he attended a California Strategies meeting. He stated that he received email communication regarding the Malibu Senior Center and that people were unhappy with the removal ofthe dance flooring Malibu City Council
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in City Hall and suggested that the topic ofproviding a location for seniors to dance be added to the workplan discussion.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Uhring, Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy provided an update on Dark Sky Ordinance compliance. She stated that five ofthe six gas stations in the city were in the plan check stage and four ofthose were finalizing items on their most recent corrections list. She stated that the City would follow up and encourage resubmittal of the correction lists. She stated that final inspection of the one gas station that had completed installation was being coordinated. She stated inspection of shopping centers were scheduled for April 18, 2023 and correction lists would be provided to the owners.
Mayor Pro Tern Uhring stated that it was reported to him that pesticides were used at the Point Dume Nature Center and that it was dangerous to the environment and should not be used. He stated that he received a response that had not made sense to him from California State Parks when he inquired about the chemical’s use. He stated he had heard the Legacy Park holding pond was drained for the summer and expressed concern for the ducks in the pond, and requested the City contact a wildlife agency to relocate the ducks.
Councilmember Riggins thanked Sergeant Soderlund for his report and suggested the Public Safety Department form a partnership for PCH safety improvement. She stated that the beacon boxes had been installed and requested a presentation on their use and outreach to the media and elsewhere to educate fire fighters from out ofthe area that were called in during a fire. She thanked the Malibu west neighborhood residents and stated that the Council would research what could be done and encouraged them to reach out to other GHAD property owners and form a coalition.
She stated she attended Chumash Days and thanked the Community Services Department for their work on the event. She stated she introduced Dr. Britt Wray at the April 6, 2023 Malibu Library Speaker series event held at Pepperdine University. She stated she understood staff was working with the seniors on a solution for dance programs. She stated she worked with staff on the temporary snack shack at Bluffs Park and she thought that the tent was a good solution and was expected to be operational by early May 2023. She commented on the MRCA Ranger report and stated that from what she had heard there were two rescues at the Winding Way trailhead during the holiday weekend and that particular trailhead was overwhelmed with crowds which had a significant impact on the surrounding neighborhood. She suggested increased patrols of that area by the MRCA to ensure that the large amount of visitors had less impact on the residents.
Councilmember Grisanti stated he attended an Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS) event and heard Sheriff Robert Luna and Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone speak. He stated he attended the Chumash Days event, and that Mayor Silverstein did a great job of carrying the flag and dancing. He stated he attended the Library Speaker Series at Pepperdine University on getting over the pandemic depression and that his advice was to get to work and make something different happen.
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Councilmember Stewart thanked the Malibu West residents and stated that they made a very compelling case for the Council to address the matter. He stated that they needed a good analysis of the situation and explore their options. He stated that the Malibu west community was very involved and other constituents of the assessment district needed to be heard. In response to Mr. Wizner, he discussed the Sheriff substation, speed cameras, and other possible improvements for traffic safety on PCH. He stated that there needed to be a master plan for the City’s parks and community arts center. He stated that the holiday weekend went relatively well, but that there were large crowds at the Winding Way trailhead and suggested signage that indicated if the parking area was full. He stated the MRCA needed to control capacity on the trail leading up to Escondido Falls. He stated that the natural areas that were supposed to be protected were being damaged and destroyed from overuse and lack of monitoring. He thanked those who worked on the temporary snack shack. He stated he continued to meet with residents about easement issues.
He stated he participated in an on-camera interview with Mayor Pro Tem Uhring that was broadcast on the Pepperdine University television station. He stated that he also did an interview with their school newspaper. He stated that he met with California State Senator Ben Allen at the Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments (COG) luncheon in Westlake and that he was a supportive addition as he was very interested in Malibu. He stated that Senator Allen and Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin made a great team and were wonderful representatives. He inquired when the Baker Tilly development services report would be made available and stated that he would like to see the proposals on the Sheriff substation cost studies.
Mayor Silverstein thanked the speakers and those who submitted written comments. He stated the GHAD needed to be studied by the Council. He stated he was initially concerned the City could not implement the temporary snack shack trailer, but it appeared staff found a good solution to the permitting challenges. He stated he met with members ofthe Malibu Film Society and that a potential solution to facilitate the screenings being held in Malibu would be presented at a future Council meeting. He stated he attended the Chumash Day event and was honored to participate and stated that there should be more acknowledgement of the Chumash culture in the community. He stated that he attended a dinner at the Los Angeles Mayor’s mansion the prior Friday at the invitation of County Supervisor Horvath. He stated that the mayors of all of the cities that were in Supervisor Horvath’s district were in attendance. He stated that there was a good discussion that mainly focused on unhoused individuals. He stated that during the discussion he commented on how most individuals who experienced homelessness in Malibu were not from Malibu, but instead had traveled into Malibu from other communities. He stated that the situation in Malibu was very different from other places and different solutions needed to be developed. He stated that he spoke to Supervisor Horvath regarding Campus Kilpatrick, and he felt that her efforts to address Malibu’s concerns were diligent, but since she was in the minority of the voting body, additional dangerous youthful offenders would be relocated to Campus Kilpatrick at least temporarily in the short term. He stated that he was Malibu City Council
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offended that members of the Tennessee legislature who spoke out against gun violence in the wake of the Nashville shootings were removed from office.
Councilmember Riggins stated that volunteers removed invasive weeds from the Point Dume Headlands and if State Parks needed help in weed removal, they could reach out and volunteers could be used to remove weeds manually to prevent chemicals from being used.
ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 3.B.9 was pulled by the Council and No. 3.B.5. was pulled by the public.
MOTION Mayor Silverstein moved, and Mayor Pro Tern Ubring seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item Nos. 3.B.5. and 3.B.9. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously, Councilmembers Riggins and Stewart abstaining from Item No. 3.B.3.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
B. New Items
1. Waive Further Reading
Recommended Action: After the City Attorney has read the title, waive full reading of ordinances considered on this agenda for introduction on first reading and/or second reading and adoption.
2. Approve Warrants
Recommended Action: Allow and approve warrant demand numbers 68589-68726 on the register from the General Fund and direct the City Manager to pay out the funds to each of the claimants listed in Warrant Register No. 722 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $2,335,026.96. City of Malibu payroll check number 5327-5332 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $247,095.15.
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the March 11, 2022 Malibu City Council Special meeting.
4. Findings to Hold Virtual City Council, Commission, Committee, Board and Other City Bodies, Meetings Under AB 361
Recommended Action: Consider a motion to reaffirm Resolution No. 23- 14, re-authorizing remote teleconferencing/virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361.
6. Professional Services Agreement with Aanko Technologies, Inc.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Aanko Technologies, Inc. for the update of the City’s Emergency Operations Plan.
7. Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award
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Recommended Action: At the recommendation ofthe Parks and Recreation Commission, approve the nomination of Sara Wan as the recipient of the 2023 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award.
8. Resolution Extending the Declaration of the COVID.. 19 Local Emergency Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-15 extending the declaration of the existence of a local emergency.
The following items were pulled from the consent calendar for individual consideration:
5. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Center for Municipal Solutions
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Center for Municipal Solutions to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2023.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Nicole McGinley and Lonnie Gordon
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION Councilmember Grisanti, and Councilmember Riggins seconded, a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Center for Municipal Solutions to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2023.
The Council directed questions to staff.
The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
9. Consider Opting into Settlement Agreements with the following Defendants who have entered into National Opioid settlements: Teva~ Allergan; Walmart; Walgreens; and CVS
Recommended Action: 1) Opt into settlement agreement with three pharmacy chains—CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible allocate the City’s designated share of settlement funds to the County of Los Angeles; and 2) Opt into settlement agreement with two opioid manufacturers—Allergan and Teva and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible allocate the City’s designated share of settlement funds to the County of Los Angeles.
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Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION Councilmember Stewart and Councilmember Grisanti seconded, a motion:
1) Opt into settlement agreement with three pharmacy chains—CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible allocate the City’s designated share of settlement funds to the County of Los Angeles; and 2) Opt into settlement agreement with two opioid manufacturers—Allergan and Teva and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible allocate the City’s designated share of settlement funds to the County of Los Angeles. The question was called, and the motion carried 4-1, Mayor Silverstein opposed.
ITEM 4 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adoption of Ordinance No. 504 - Los Angeles County Fire Code Recommended Action: 1) Conduct the Public Hearing; and 2) Conduct the second reading, unless waived, and adopt Ordinance No. 504, adopting by reference Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, which incorporates the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, as amended; adopting local amendments to said code; ratifying the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County’s Building Standards contained in Title 32, as amended; and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy presented the staff report.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION Councilmember Riggins moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 504, adopting by reference Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, which incorporates the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, as amended; adopting local amendments to said code; ratifying the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County’s Building Standards contained in Title 32, as amended; and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5 OLD BUSINESS
None.
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ITEM 6 NEW BUSINESS
D. Initiate Amendments to MMC and LCP to Address Home Sharing Recommended Action: 1) Receive a report from staff; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-16 initiating an amendment to the Malibu Municipal Code and initiating an amendment to the Local Coastal Program Local Implementation Plan to address timeshare use in the City and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Mayor Silverstein proposed the Council hear the staff report and public comment and schedule a closed session.
Planning Director Mollica presented the staff report.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Purvi Doshi, Jo Drummond, Lloyd Ahern, Jordan Must, Syd Hersh, Bill Sampson, Ryan Embree, Howard Rudzki, Tamara Berges, and Scott Dittrich.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION Mayor Silverstein moved, and Mayor Pro Tern Uhring seconded a motion to continue this item to May 8, 2023.
The Council discussed the motion and directed questions to staff.
The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS At 9:18 p.m., Mayor Silverstein recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 9:31 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
A. Homelessness Task Force Recommendations Regarding Public Safety and Public Outreach
Recommended Action: 1) Review a report from the Homelessness Task Force that includes recommendations for public safety and public outreach; and 2) Provide direction to staff.
Public Safety Director Dueflas presented the staff report.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Ryan Embree and Bill Sampson
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Carmel indicated they had intended to speak on Item No. 6.D.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
The Council reviewed a report from the Homelessness Task Force that includes recommendations for public safety and public outreach.
B. Review of Homelessness Task Force Charter Progress
Recommended Action: 1) Review the Homelessness Task Force Charter progress on completing the Charter assignments; 2) Review options to address issues the Task Force is having to meet quorum; and 3) Identify next steps.
Public Safety Director Dueflas presented the staff report.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment.
Interim City Attorney Rusin disclosed that correspondence was received from Scott Dittrich which discussed two Councilmember’s opinions on this issue. He stated the correspondence was publicly available at City Hall.
Speakers: Jo Drummond, Scott Dittrich, and Bill Sampson As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION Mayor Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to disband the Homelessness Task Force and reassign the tasks to the Public Safety Commission.
The Council discussed the motion.
The motion was withdrawn and restated to include a resolution was brought back to the Council.
MOTION Mayor Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back a resolution disbanding the Homelessness Task Force and reassign the tasks to the Public Safety Commission.
The Council discussed the item.
The question was called, and the motion carried 3-2, Councilmember Grisanti and Mayor Pro Tem Uhring opposed.
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C. Malibu Farmers Market Fee Waiver
Recommended Action: Consider whether to approve the request from the Cornucopia Foundation to waive the facility use and permit fees for Malibu Farmers Market parking at the Joki Property.
Acting Community Services Director Riesgo presented the staff report.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION Mayor Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to approve the request from the Cornucopia Foundation to waive the facility use and permit fees for Malibu Farmers Market parking at the loki Property. The question was called, and the motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Riggins opposed.
E. Assembly Bill (AB) 1500 — Property Taxation: Application of Base Year Value:
Disaster Relief: SUPPORT
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for AB 1500, which would extend the five-year time period for property tax exemption for homes that were substantially damaged or destroyed by the 2018 Woolsey Fire.
City Manager McClary presented the staff report.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Howard Rudzki
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Uhring moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to: 1) authorize the Mayor to send a revised letter of support for AB 1500, which would extend the five year time period for property tax exemption for homes that were substantially damaged or destroyed by the 2018 Woolsey Fire; and 2) authorize the Mayor to attend the Assembly Revenue and Tax Committee meeting.
The Council discussed the motion.
The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 7 COUNCIL ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:5 1 p.m., Councilmember Riggins moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Mali November 27th, 2023.
ST1~V ING, Mayor
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