MINUTES
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Uhring called the meeting to order at 5 :00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Steve Uhring; Mayor Pro Tem Doug Stewart; and Councilmembers Paul Grisanti, Marianne Riggins, and Bruce Silverstein
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:00 p.m., the Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following items listed on the Closed Session agenda:
Personnel Matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
1. Property Known as The Malibu Lumber Yard (3 939 Cross Creek Road APN 4458-020-903)
City Negotiator: City Manager Steve McClary or his Designee.
Negotiating Parties: WPG Malibu LLC, AJS Lumberyard LLC, 9308 Civic Center Drive LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
l. Case Name: City’s Petition to Form Malibu USD from Territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu USD
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REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Uhring called the meeting to order at 6:46 pm.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Steve Uhring; Mayor Pro Tem Doug Stewart; and Councilmembers Paul Grisanti, Marianne Riggins, and Bruce Silverstein ALSO PRESENT: Trevor Rusin, Interim City Attorney; Steve McClary, City Manager; Joseph Toney, Assistant City Manager; Alexis Brown, Deputy City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Kristin Riesgo, Community Services Director; Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director; Richard Mollica, Flaming Director; Susan Dueflas, Public Safety Director; Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director; Parker Davis, Media Technician; Christina Munoz, Deputy City Clerk; Chris Orosz; Recreation Supervisor; Solishia Andico, Environmental Sustainability Analyst; Mark Johnson, Environmental Programs Coordinator; and Brandie Ayala, Administrative Analyst
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Rusin reported that the meeting convened at 5:00 p.m., after which time the City Council recessed to a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957, 54956.8, and 54956.9, with all Councilmembers present. He stated the Council discussed the items on the Closed Session agenda and took no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Graeme Clifford led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Pettij ohn reported that the agenda for the meeting was properly posted on June 1, 2024, with the amended agenda posted on June 7, 2024.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Stewart moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion t0 approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
l None.
ITEM 2.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Time Pera, Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority (MRCA) Ranger, provided the Ranger activity report for the last month. He stated 240 parking citations were issued, two service calls were generated, and one rescue was initiated at the Escondido Trail due to a sprained ankle. He stated extended ranger patrols and maintenance division shifts were scheduled during Memorial Day weekend. He stated Rangers responded to a report of a possible homeless encampment at Malibu Bluffs. He stated 10 administrative citations were issued at Lechuza Beach and Escondido Canyon Trail for dogs on the beach, illegal off-trail use, smoking, and the possession of alcohol. He announced Los Angeles County Public Works had commenced road repairs along Murphy Way and would begin road repairs along Winding Way next Monday. He stated the project effected access to Escondido Park and from June 17-20, 2024 and June 25-27, 2024 MRCA would direct the public to access the park using Via Escondido.
In response to Councilmember Grisanti, Ranger Pera stated he did not know if the City issued a permit for the road work. He stated the work was being performed by Caltrans or Los Angeles County Public Works; Mayor Pro Tem Stewart stated there was ongoing litigation regarding the easement over Via Escondido. He stated these were private roads and the road construction was not being performed by the City.
Is response to Mayor Uhring, Ranger Pera stated he would clarify what notice was being provided to residents on Via Escondido.
In response to Interim City Attorney Rusin, Ranger Pera stated he did not know how parking would be managed on Via Escondido.
In response to Councilmember Riggins, Ranger Pera stated it was expected that visitors would access Via Escondido on foot from PCH. He stated the extended ranger patrols were for the three days of Memorial Day weekend and the parking lot was closed at one point to protect public safety. He stated two additional rangers were scheduled, four total, for the weekend. He stated additional maintenance team staffing was also scheduled.
Councilmember Silverstein thanked Ranger Pera for his update and stated his supervisors should explain the plan for Via Escondido.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart stated Via Escondido had once been identified as the Haunted House Trail, but that designation had been corrected and the easement was subject to litigation.
Jo Drummond announced the monthly hand weeding event at Point Dume Headlands this Wednesday. She discussed Mayor Pro Tem Stewart’s comments on decorum when discussing the May l3, 2024 Regular meeting. She discussed the comments directed to her as the appellant for the Malibu Inn Motel project. She discussed the comments and questions directed to the staff member presenting the ITEM 2.B.
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report.
Graeme Clifford requested Commissioners be allowed to participate in Commission meetings Virtually.
Mario Sandoval read a letter from Elena Eger into the record.
In response to Councilmember Silverstein, Mr. Sandoval stated the January 5, 2024 letter from the California Coastal Commission was attached to the MRCA’s February l2, 2024 correspondence.
Ryan Embree discussed Ranger Pera’s comments. He stated beach access signs should be placed by the California Coastal Commission, not the City. He discussed the May 13, 2024 hearing for the Malibu Inn Motel proj ect. He discussed the joint Public Safety Commission and Public Works Commission meeting and requested these types of meeting be recorded in the future.
Bill Sampson discussed Mr. Sandoval’s comments. He discussed how MRCA’s beach accessway was open all night. He discussed the location of the beach accessway signs MRCA placed last year.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
Jo Drummond discussed the joint Public Works Commission and Public Safety Commission meeting last Wednesday to discuss PCH projects and provided an update on those projects. She announced a meeting on June 26, 2024 for the Caltrans Master Plan for PCH.
Mayor Uhring stated recording the joint meeting would be beneficial for public awareness.
City Manager McClary stated staff planned to record the next joint Public Works Commission and Public Safety Commission meeting. He stated the temporary day- use impound yard at Malibu High School (MHS) had started operations on May 25, 2024. He stated over 50 vehicles had been towed, and the yard would continue to be used on weekends and holidays through September 2, 2024. He stated staff continued to monitor SB 1297 and AB 1509. He announced City Hall would be closed for Juneteenth on June 19, 2024. He stated three additional community land outreach events had been held and the next event would be held on June 13, 2024 at Malibu West Beach Club. He stated the community land outreach survey would open on June 17, 2024. He stated he participated in a school district separation mediation meeting and a Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments (COG) technical advisory committee meeting. He reported the live fuel moisture level was good and encouraged the public to prepare for fire season.
Sergeant Chris Soderlund, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, reported crime statistics from May 2024. He stated there were 31 Part One crimes in May and 158 ITEM 2.C.
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total Part One crimes this year. He stated 25 of the Part One crimes were related t0 burglary 0r theft. He discussed a traffic stop on May 19, 2024 Where narcotic paraphernalia and an unpermitted firearm were found. He discussed a break-in attempt on June 8, 2024. He discussed the arrest of three individuals for theft of gasoline from a gas station. He discussed a joint pursuit with California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Sheriffs Department.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Grisanti stated he attended a school district separation mediation meeting on June 4, 2024. He stated he attended the Malibu Little League closing ceremony. He stated he attended a Public Safety Fair in Calabasas with other elected officials and he recommended the public remove brush on their properties before fire season.
In response to Councilmember Riggins, Ms. Drummond stated the Malibu Township Council meets once a month. She stated anyone interested in joining the group could email her or email [email protected].
In response to Councilmember Riggins, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated staff could not refuse a complete permit application. He stated if the application was for a project legally entitled to a hearing before the Flaming Commission or City Council it would need to be brought to a hearing and could not be denied by staff.
Councilmember Riggins stated she attended a school district separation mediation meeting and the Malibu Little League closing ceremony. She expressed concern some members of the public would not be able to attend the next community land meeting because it was scheduled for mid-morning.
Councilmember Silverstein discussed statements from the public that certain applications should be refused and stated he believed they meant that staff should recommend denial on more applications. He discussed Lonnie Gordon’s Malibu Times letter to the editor in response to Mayor Pro Tem Stewart’s letter to the editor regarding meeting decorum. He discussed specific comments in Mayor Pro Tem Stewart’s letter to the editor and stated he did not believe staff had been verbally abused at the May 13, 2024 meeting. He stated a Sheriffs Deputy was always present at City Council meetings. He stated a staff member had requested a copy of one of the emails Councilmember Silverstein referenced in his own comments at the May 13, 2024 meeting and that email was included in the staff report for the item. He stated he watched the Planning Commission meeting where the cell tower at Santa Monical College was discussed. He discussed the FPPC complaint from Ann Ravel and stated the FPPC had determined to investigate the complaint.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart stated he attended the community lands outreach meeting on May 29, 2024 and an Administration and Finance Subcommittee meeting. He stated he was disappointed MRCA had sent Ranger Pera as a messenger and he hoped other representatives from MRCA would participate in the future. He Malibu City Council
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thanked Ranger Pera for his work.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Stewart, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated AB 361 , which allowed for remote meetings under the Brown Act, had expired. He stated staff would bring back an item on hybrid meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart addressed Mr. Embree and stated the city’s recording secretaries would make audio recordings of Commission meetings for the purpose of finalizing minutes. He stated the beach accessway signs placed by the MRCA last summer were on inappropriate posts and presented a safety hazard. He discussed his letter to the editor in The Malibu Times and what he observed between staff and the public during the meeting. He discussed the City Council’s Rules of Procedure and Decorum and the importance of proper decorum. He requested staff consider adding the decorum standards to the Request to Address the City Council form.
Mayor Uhring encouraged the public to complete their brush clearance. He discussed the appeal items in the Malibu Inn Motel appeal. He stated the City’s press release on airplane noise had been well received. He requested a meeting with the Sheriffs Department to discuss traffic noise enforcement. He stated he had heard concerns from the public about Nobu.
In response to Mayor Uhring, City Manager McClary stated staff was considering making a change on staff recommendations for variances to take a more neutral tone.
In response to Mayor Uhring, Planning Director Mollica stated staff would bring back an ordinance to accept the California Coastal Commission changes to the City’s LCPA for wireless communication facilities. He stated staff was available to meet with any interested parties.
Mayor Uhring discussed code enforcement and the large volume of open cases. He stated life, health, and safety matters needed to be addressed quickly.
In response to Mayor Uhring, City Manager McClary stated the statistics represented all cases which had not been closed and staff respOnds to health and safety concerns immediately. He stated approximately half of the open cases were for construction without a permit and it takes time to work through the correction.
Councilmember Riggins stated health and safety violations can also be replacement of septic systems or unpermitted work which needed to work through a Planning process.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart stated he would like to see more information on the open code enforcement cases. He stated the City had purchased sound meters for the Sheriff’s Department that could be used for traffic noise enforcement.
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ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Item Nos. 3 .B.3. and 3 .B. 1 0. were pulled by the public. Item N0. 3.B. 1 9. was pulled by the Council.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Stewart moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item Nos. 3.B.3., 3.B.10., and 3.B.19. The motion carried unanimously, Councilmember Riggins and Councilmember Silverstein opposed to Item Nos. 3.B.7. and 3.B.17.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items: A. Previously Discussed Items None.
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 72584-72666 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. 748 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $902,498.54. City of Malibu payroll check number 5473-5474 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $61 1,625.56.
4. Professional Services Agreement for Federal Emergency Management Agency Technical Consulting Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) technical consulting services in the amount up to $65,000 per year for a total amount not to exceed $195,000 for three years, to expire June 9, 2027.
5. Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Geographics Information Systems (GIS) Consulting Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreements with Inflnity Technologies to provide On-Call Geographics Information Systems (GIS) Consulting Services in the amount up to $65,000 per year for a total amount not to exceed $195,000 for three years, to expire June 9, 2027.
6. Amendment to Agreement with Yeh and Associates, Inc. Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yeh and Associates, Inc. (Yeh) for maintenance and monitoring of the Big Rock Mesa, Malibu Road, and Calle Del Barco Landslide Assessment Districts extending the term of the Agreement to expire June 22, 2025.
7. Professional Services Agreement for City Hall Solar Power Proj ect ju¥g
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Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to exeCute
a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates (Kimley Horn) in the amount not to exceed $39,800 for a feasibility analysis for the City Hall Solar Power Project.
Memorandum ofAgreement with the City ofLos Angeles for Water Quality Monitoring Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute
a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, the California Department of Transportation, the City of Agoura Hills, the City of Calabasas, the City El Segundo, the City of Hidden Hills, the City of Santa Monica, and the City of Thousand Oaks (Parties) to conduct water quality monitoring, sample analyses, and reporting for the Santa Monica Bay shoreline.
Professional Services Agreement for Dark Sky Compliance, Plan Review, and Inspections Consulting Services Monitoring Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute
a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide Dark Sky compliance, plan review, and inspection consulting services; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Clanton and Associates, Inc. to evaluate and amend the existing Dark Sky ordinance and create corresponding compliance forms. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-26 calling and giving notice ofthe holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of Califomia relating to general law cities; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-27 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403.
12. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Granicus Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. l
to Professional Services Agreement with Granicus for certain projects relating to live cast streaming ofpublic meetings, live meeting management, virtual public meeting capabilities, extending the term an additional year and increasing the compensation for services.
Amendment to Agreement and Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding gMOU) for Implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute a three—year extension to the Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., and to increase the total agreement compensation from $1,838,859 to $3,598,976 to implement the North Santa Monica Bay Coastal Watersheds Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) and comply with the municipal stormwater permit (Permit); and 2) authorize the Mayor to execute
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extension to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Malibu, Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District), and the County of Los Angeles (County) for the administration and cost sharing to implement the CIMP Amendment to Services Agreement with Iris Consulting Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. l to the Professional Services Agreement With Iris Consulting (Consultant) to complete the City’s Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant proj ects. 15. Proposition A Funding Exchange Recommended Action: l) Adopt Resolution No. 24-28 approving the Assignment Agreement for Proposition A Local Return Fund exchange With the City of West Hollywood for FY 2023-24; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Assignment Agreement for Prop A Local Return Fund exchange.
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Third Quarter Financial Report Recommended Action: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Third Quarter Financial Report.
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with SDI Presence (Continued from May 28) 2024)
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with SDI Presence LLC. 18. Contract with LAZ Parking for Parking Enforcement Services Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with LAZ Parking (LAZ) for parking enforcement serv1ces.
The following items were pulled from the consent calendar for individual consideration:
MOTION
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the April 10, 2024 Special Meeting, April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting and April 24, 2024 Special Meeting.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Bill Sampson
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Riggins moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart seconded a motion to approve the minutes for the April 10, 2024 Special Meeting, April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting and April 24, 2024 Special Meeting. The motion carried unanimously. l4.
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Increase in Fees for Prosecution and Civil Litigation Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP to increase the rates from $175/hour to $200/hour for code enforcement services, and from $210/hour to $250/hour civil litigation service, and $1 85 for paraprofessionals services along with an annual increase of 3% or the increase in the applicable cost of living (COLA) index, whichever is lower.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Ryan Embree
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Grisanti moved, and Councilmember Riggins seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP to increase the rates from $ 1 75/hour to $200/hour for code enforcement services, and from $2 1 O/hour to $250/hour civil litigation service, and $ 1 85 for paraprofessionals services along with an annual increase of 3% or the increase in the applicable cost of living (COLA) index, whichever is lower.
The Council directed questions to staff.
The motion carried unanimously.
19. Amendment No. 2 to Services Agreement with Rincon Consultantg, Inc. Expedited Contract Planning Services Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for expedited contract planning services related to the Cross Creek Ranch shopping center development agreement.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Mayor Uhring moved, and Councilmember Silverstein seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for expedited contract planning services related to the Cross Creek Ranch shopping center development agreement. The motion carried unanimously.
A. Assessment District 98-1 (Biggock Mesa)
ITEM 4 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION
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Recommended Action: 1) Conduct the Public Hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-20 levying an assessment for the maintenance, repair, and improvements works, systems and facilities pertaining to Assessment District 98-1 (Big Rock Mesa) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Administrative Analyst Ayala presented the staff report.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
Jo Drummond declined the opportunity to speak.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-20 levying an assessment for the maintenance, repair, and improvements works, systems and facilities pertaining to Assessment District 98-1 (Big Rock Mesa) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The motion carried unanimously.
Assessment District 98-3 (Malibu Road)
Recommended Action: 1) Conduct the Public Hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-21 levying an assessment for the maintenance, repair and improvements works, systems and facilities of Assessment District 98-3 (Malibu Road) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Administrative Analyst Ayala presented the staff report.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Jo Drummond
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Grisanti moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-21 levying an assessment for the maintenance, repair and improvements works, systems and facilities of Assessment District 98-3 (Malibu Road) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The motion carried unanimously.
Assessment District 98-2 (Calle Del Barco)
Recommended Action: 1) Conduct the Public Hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-22 levying an assessment for the maintenance, repair and improvements MOTION
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works, systems and facilities of Assessment District 98-2 (Calle Del Barco) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Administrative Analyst Ayala presented the staff report.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
Councilmember Grisanti moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-22 levying an assessment for the maintenance, repair and improvements works, systems and facilities of Assessment District 98-2 (Calle Del Barco) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The motion carried unanimously.
Amendment to Malibu Municipal Code Chapters 15.40, 15.42, and 15.44 To Require Additional Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Requirements for Home Occupation Uses that Place Additional Strain on the OWTS (Continued from May 28, 2024) Recommended Action: 1) After the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 5 17 determining the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and amending Chapters 15.40, 15.42 and 15.44 of the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC); and 2) Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 517 for the June 24, 2024 City Council meeting.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Norm Haynie, Jo Drummond, and Ryan Embree
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff Councilmember Silverstein moved seconded a motion to: 1) introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 5 l7; as amended to remove examples of home occupational uses from Section 2(B)(A)(l); and 2) direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 517 for the June 24, 2024 City Council meeting The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Mayor Uhring seconded the motion.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
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Councilmember Riggins moved to amend Ordinance No. 517 to allow operating permits for properties with a home occupation use to be valid for two years.
The friendly amendment was accepted by the maker and the seconder.
Interim City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance.
The Council discussed the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to hear Item No. 6.B. next. The motion carried unanimously.
At 9:25 p.m., Mayor Uhring recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 9:30 pm. with all Councilmembers present.
NEW BUSINESS
B. Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Action: Approve the use of Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25.
Deputy City Manager Brown presented the staff report.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Ryan Embree
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart moved, and Councilmember Riggins seconded a motion to approve the use of Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024- 25. The motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Malibu Pacific Coast HighwaLSafety Projects Report Recommended Action: Receive and file a report on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Safety Projects and Special Initiatives and provide feedback to staff.
Deputy City Manager Brown presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
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Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
ITEM 6
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ITEM 7
Speaker: Ryan Embree
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Without obj ection, Mayor Uhring received and filed the report.
NEW BUSINESS
Charmlee Wilderness Park Nature Center
Recommended Action: 1) Review the facility conditions of the Charmlee Wilderness Park Nature Center; and 2) Provide direction to staff regarding moving forward with the name change in honor of Walt and Lucille Keller.
Community Services Director Riesgo presented the staff report.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Jo Drummond and Ryan Embree
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Grisanti moved, and Councilmember Riggins seconded a motion to direct staff to proceed with the Charmlee Nature Center repairs and renaming in honor of Walt Keller and Lucile Keller. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to hear Item No. 7.A. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Proposal from the Malibu Film Society Requesting Waived Faciligl Use Fees for Screenings at City Hall (Mayor Uhring and Councilmember Silverstein) Recommended Action: At the request of Mayor Uhring and Councilmember Silverstein, review a proposal from the Malibu Film Society requesting waived facility use fees for screenings at the Civic Theater at City Hall and provide direction to staff, as needed.
Scott Tallal, Malibu Film Society, presented the proposal.
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Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Ryan Embree
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff and Mr. Tallal.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart moved, and Councilmember Riggins seconded a motion to: 1) waive facility use and staffing fees for three Malibu Film Society (MFS) film screenings at the City Hall Theater/Council Chambers; and 2) direct the City Manager to work with the MFS to schedule the screenings. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Uhring adjourned the meeting at 11:06 pm.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City o alibu on Au t 12, 2024.
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