MINUTES
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 20, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8:30 A.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 8:32 a.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Bruce Silverstein; Mayor Pro Tern Steve Uhring; and Councilrnernbers Paul Grisanti, Marianne Riggins (arrived 8:38 a.rn.), 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 Dueflas, Public Safety Director; and Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilrnernber Stewart led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Pettijohn reported that the agenda for the meeting was properly posted on April 18, 2023.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Uhring moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called, and the motion carried 4-0, Councilmember Riggins absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON WORKSHOP
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Joel Schulman
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
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At 8:38 a.m., Councilmember Riggins was present in the meeting.
RECESS
At 8:39 a.m., Mayor Silverstein recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed in the multi purpose room at 8:49 a.m. with all Councilmembers present.
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WORK PLAN WORKSHOP
The City Council and City Leadership staff held a Strategic Planning Workshop. They discussed City projects and priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
RECESS
At 1:00 p.m., Mayor Silverstein recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed in the Council Chambers at 1:04 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Silverstein called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance via teleconference by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Bruce Silverstein; Mayor Pro Tern Steve Uhring (returned to the meeting at 1:05 p.m.); and Councilmembers Paul Grisanti, Marianne Riggins, and Doug Stewart
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 1:05 p.m., on the advice of counsel and based on existing facts and circumstances, the Council recessed to the Council Chambers for the Closed Session to discuss the following items listed on the Closed Session agenda:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
1. Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Number of Cases: 1
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The meeting resumed at 2:21 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Rusin reported that the meeting convened at 1:00 p.m., after which time the City Council recessed to a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 5495 6.9(d)(4), with all Councilmembers present. He stated the Council discussed the item on the closed session agenda and took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Silverstein adjourned the meeting at 2:23 p.m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Malibu on November 27, 2023.
ATTEST:
KELSEY P~4~TIJ~HN, City Clerk
(seal)
STEVE Mayor