MINUTES
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 24, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Uhring 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 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; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Kristin Riesgo, Community Services Director; Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director; Richard Mollica, Flaming Director; Susan Duenas, Public Safety Director; Rob DuBouX, Public Works Director; Gail Karish, Deputy City Attorney; Parker Davis, Media Technician; Jason Lawrence, Deputy City Clerk; Tracey Rossine, Environmental Programs Manager; Tyler Eaton, Senior Planner; and Brandie Ayala, Administrative Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Lloyd Ahern 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 17, 2024.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Stewart moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to approve the agenda.
The Council discussed the motion.
The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
ITEM l CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
None.
ITEM 2.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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David Orszag discussed repairs needed at the Adamson House and other construction projects in the City. He stated more sand was needed at the entrance to Zuma Beach and the bathrooms needed to be opened.
Keith Canter stated his property on Sea Star Drive had not been issued a certificate of occupancy for his property due to litigation from a neighbor over a second-story ADU. He requested the City issue a conditional certificate of occupancy to occupy the main level of the home.
Hal Dale deferred time to Craig Gold.
Hassan Soltani deferred time to Craig Gold.
Parisa Soltani deferred time to Craig Gold.
Craig Gold discussed the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) directing members of the public to access the Escondido Canyon Park trail using Via Escondido Drive while Winding Way underwent payment repairs. He stated neighbors were not notified of the change. He stated there is no final judgement in the legal case between MRCA and Sycamore Park. He discussed the City’s Mission Statement and zoning regulations. He discussed MRCA’s installation of a turnstile and signage near Via Escondido. He discussed Resolution No. 16-19.
Liz Robinson discussed fire and medical response to MRCA’s property on Via Escondido yesterday. She requested the City review the trail camera footage.
Cheryl Calvert requested help with MRCA and its employees. She discussed the fire and medical response on Via Escondido yesterday.
Howard Rudzki commended Michel Shane for his work on the 21 Miles in Malibu film. He commended the City representatives who spoke in favor of the speed camera bill in Sacramento. He discussed Sycamore Park and the rules in the Local Coastal Program (LCP).
Robert Stephens deferred time to Elizabeth Stephens.
Bill Einzig deferred time to Elizabeth Stephens.
Kim Calvert deferred time to Elizabeth Stephens.
Elizabeth Stephens discussed safety issues in Sycamore Park and dangers to the public using Via Escondido Drive as a trail. She discussed traffic on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). She requested the City enforce the LCP, LIP and Zoning codes on MRCA. She stated foot traffic has been open on Winding Way during the paving project.
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Craig Cullen requested members of the public who supported Sycamore Park stand up.
Ryan Embree discussed the temporary use permit (TUP) approved for an event on July 4, 2024 at Nobu. He expressed concern about the use of PCH for the event.
He stated the use of PCH required an encroachment permit from Caltrans. He discussed the closed session performance evaluation for the City Manager and the number of open code enforcement cases. He discussed the Malibu Inn Motel application.
Nichole McGinley discussed overflowing trash cans at Zuma Beach and asked who could address that issue.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
City Manager McClary stated Zuma Beach was owned and managed by Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors and he would pass along the complaint about overflowing trash cans. He stated the new parking enforcement team would be staffed by mid-July and would be providing enforcement for the July 4, 2024 weekend. He announced SB 1297 had been approved by the Assembly Transportation Committee and would be considered by the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee next. He thanked Bridget Thompson and Michel Shane for speaking at the Transportation Committee meeting. He announced a community launch event on June 27, 2024 for the PCH safety awareness campaign Cruise Malibu: Surf, Sand, Slow. He announced community workshops for Caltrans’ PCH master plan feasibility study on July ll, 2024 at City Hall, and July 18, 2024, Virtually. He stated Caltrans would present on the feasibility study at a joint Public Works Commission and Public Safety Commission meeting. He stated the outreach events for the Malibu Community Lands project had been completed and the survey would go live next week. He stated the Community Lands Phase 2 outreach would begin in August, and the final report would be presented at the second meeting in October. He stated dates had been identified for Malibu Film society events in July, August, and September. He congratulated Malibu Canyon Village for becoming the fourth Firewise community in the City. He stated he attended a school district separation mediation meeting last week and planned to attend another meeting next week. He announced the City Council Reorganization on July 8, 2024. He discussed a tax ballot initiative and stated the California Supreme Court had ruled to remote the measure from the November ballot. He announced minimum wage in the City was increasing to $17.27 on July 1, 2024.
Sergeant Chris Soderlund, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, discussed events during the last weekend and stated search and rescue performed four rescues within four hours. He stated Los Angeles County Lifeguard performed 380 ocean rescues, provide medical aid to 436 people, and took 2,700 preventative actions.
He discussed heavy traffic in Malibu over the weekend. He thanked the City for supporting the speed camera bill. He encouraged the public to attend the launch event for the Cruise Malibu: Surf, Sand, Slow campaign.
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Interim City Attorney Rusin discussed MRCA, public access to Escondido Canyon Park using Winding Way, and MRCA’s actions on Via Escondido. He stated staff would send a letter to the MRCA and Code Enforcement was gathering information related to MRCA’s actions on Via Escondido. He stated the Sheriffs Department had been informed regarding MRCA’s actions on Via Escondido and potential public safety issues.
In response to Councilmember Grisanti, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated he did not know the details of the service call referenced by members of the public.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Stewart, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated the letter would be shared with the public after it was sent and it would address a number of 1ssues.
In response to Mayor Uhring, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated all code enforcement action started with a notice and an attempt to obtain compliance.
ITEM 2.C. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Riggins stated she attended a Clean Power Alliance (CPA) retreat, a school district separation mediation meeting, and the graduation and promotion ceremonies for Malibu Middle School (MMS) and Malibu High School (MHS). She stated she received calls from Via Escondido residents and discussed code enforcement procedures.
In response to Councilmember Riggins, City Manager McClary confirmed the demographic information collected by the flash vote survey for the Community Lands proj ect would be used to confirm the reach of the survey in the community.
Councilmember Riggins discussed the street sweeping RFP and expressed concern there was sand on Westward Beach Road and Birdview Avenue impeding traffic.
She requested staff contact Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbor regarding complaints of overflows restrooms at Zuma Beach. She stated she had received complaints of plants in right-of-way blocking traffic on Wildlife Rd.
In response to Councilmember Riggins, Planning Director Mollica discussed Mr.
Canter’s property and stated the ADU on second floor was approved via CDP.
Councilmember Riggins stated she hoped staff could work with the property owner.
Councilmember Silverstein stated he believed the City could do more than send a letter to MRCA. He stated the Council could not take action on this issue because it was not on the agenda. He requested consensus to add an item to the next agenda.
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CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back an item at the July 8, 2024 Malibu City Council
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Regular meeting to discuss MRCA’s recent actions on Via Escondido and related issues.
Councilmember Silverstein discussed clapping in public meetings and Mayor Pro Tem Stewarts’ comments about clapping. He stated Sycamore Park was not designed to be a public thoroughfare. He addressed Mr. Canter and stated he hoped staff could work with him. He discussed a letter received from Adrian Fernandez.
Councilmember Grisanti stated personnel matters should not be discussed in open ses31on.
Interim Attomey Rusin recommended against discussing personnel matters or items not on the agenda.
Mayor Uhring stated the letter had been posted on the internet.
Councilmember Silverstein discussed the June 24, 2024 letter from Adrian Fernandez and the allegations in the letter. He requested consensus to bring back an item to direct the City to commission an independent investigation into the matter and into favoritism of certain developers by staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart requested guidance from the City Attorney.
Councilmember Grisanti expressed opposition to the item at this time.
Mayor Uhring indicated support for the item. He stated this issue would be discussed during the election.
Interim City Attorney Rusin stated staff and legal counsel would meet to discuss the letter tomorrow and would provide an update to Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart discussed the human resources regulations regarding harassment claims in California.
In response to Mayor Uhring, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated staff from the City Manager’s Office, Human Resources, City Attorney’s Office, and employment attorneys planned to participate in the meeting.
In response to Councilmember Riggins, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated he would provide a confidential update to the Councilmembers.
Councilmember Silverstein encouraged staffto work with Michel Shane on his safe driving education campaign.‘ In response to Councilmember Silverstein, City Manager McClary stated staff continued to meet with Mr. Shane.
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Councilmember Silverstein discussed the limited p001 hours for sports programs and discussed the request for qualifications (RFQ) process for the swim program.
In response to Councilmember Silverstein, Community Services Director Riesgo stated staff worked with the Parks and Recreation Commission on the RFQ for a swim program. She stated staff had identified panelists to review the applications and make a recommendation. She stated staff planned to work with the Parks and Recreation Commission Ad Hoe Committee to select the final vendor.
Councilmember Silverstein requested the swim program agreement be approved by the Council.
Community Services Director Riesgo stated staff anticipated entering into a contract by July for the Fall season and bringing the item back to Council would cause delays.
Councilmember Silverstein expressed that he found it preferable to allow the two swim programs to continue operating in the Fall to allow for a more public process.
In response to Councilmember Riggins, Community Services Director Riesgo stated the water polo program was expected to restart in the Fall and would limit the available pool hours.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart suggested bringing back the swim program contract at the first meeting in August. He discussed the City Council’s Rules of Procedure and Decorum and how clapping can impact public meetings. He stated Meril May had submitted photos of the overflowing trash cans at Zuma Beach to Supervisor Horvath and it was being responded to. He stated sending a letter was the beginning of the process to address the issues with MRCA. He stated he attended the community land outreach meeting at the Malibu West Clubhouse. He discussed renaming of the MHS theater for Dick Van Dyke and discussed the Malibu Education Foundation (MEF) and Shark Fund fundraising. He requested MEF provide an update on how the funding from the City had been used. He requested the fire brigades provide an update on how they are using their funding. He thanked Michel Shane and Bridget Thompson for testifying on speed camera bill and discussed the hearing before the Assembly Transportation Committee. He stated four axel trucks were not allowed on PCH except for deliveries, and asked the Sheriffs Department and California Highway Patrol (CHP) to enforce the prohibition of four axel trucks. He stated he looked forward to the parking enforcement team. He discussed traffic near SoHo House and Nobu.
Councilmember Silverstein commended Mayor Pro Tem Stewart for. his work on the speed camera bill.
Mayor Uhring expressed disappointment that the City did not take action sooner to address MRCA on Via Escondido.
ITEM 3
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In response to Mayor Uhring, City Manager McClary stated staff was working on a memo to Council on changes to Flaming staff reports.
Mayor Uhring discussed the TUP for the July 4, 2024 event at Nobu. He indicated support for an update from the new MEF board.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart suggested bringing back an update at the first meeting in August.
City Manager McClary stated staff would reach out to MEF.
Mayor Uhring discussed his first two years on the Council and the Mayor rotation. He commended Councilmember Silverstein for his work as the Mayor. He discussed Councilmember Grisanti’s letter to the editor in The Malibu Times.
Councilmember Grisanti stated he attended the MHS and MMS graduation and promotion ceremonies with Councilmember Riggins. He stated he attended the SM-MUSD bond feasibility study group with Mayor Uhring. He stated he attended renaming event for the Dick Van Dyke theater at MHS. He stated he attended the emergency preparedness fair at Corral Canyon. He stated he met with an individual who wanted to do an email program on traffic safety. He stated he attended a school district separation meeting and the Special City Council meeting. He commended Meril May for reporting the overflowing trash cans at Zuma Beach. He inquired how much funding was needed for the repairs at Adamson house. He stated he received pictures of the activities in Sycamore Park and he was glad the City was taking action.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item Nos. 3.B.9. was pulled by the public. Item Nos. 3.B.4., 3.B.6. and 3.B.7. were pulled by the Council.
Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item Nos. 3.B.4., 3.B.6., 3.B.7., 3.B.9. The motion carried unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items: A. Previously Discussed Items
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 5 17 Recommended Action: Conduct second reading, unless waived, and adopt Ordinance No. 5 l 7 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. B. New Items
1. Waive Further Reading
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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.
Approve Warrants
Recommended Action: Allow and approve warrant demand numbers 72667-72784 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. 749 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $2,400,937.94. City of Malibu payroll check number 5475-5476 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $436,918.38. Approval of Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Commission Work Assignments for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommended Action: Approve work assignments for the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission, Malibu Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Public Safety Commission, and Public Works Commission for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Professional Services Agreement with Enhanced Landscape Management LLC Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Enhanced Landscape Management LLC to provide landscape maintenance services through June 30, 2027. 10. Amendment to Agreement with Move Together LLC Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No.1 with Move Together LLC to revise the insurance requirements as part of the 2024—28 Road Race Agreement.
The following items were pulled from the consent calendar for individual consideration:
MOTION
4. Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute a new Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles for law enforcement services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department from July l, 2024 through June 30, 2029.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a new Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles for law enforcement services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029. The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
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Acceptance of Bluff s Park South Walkway Repair Proj ect Recommended Action: 1) Accept the work performed by Ardalan Construction Company, Inc. for the Bluffs Park South Walkway Repair Project, Specification No. 2106 as complete; and 2) Authorize the Public Works Director to submit for recordation a Notice of Completion.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to: l) accept the work performed by Ardalan Construction Company, Inc. for the Bluffs Park South Walkway Repair Project, Specification No. 2106 as complete; and 2) authorize the Public Works Director to submit for recordation a Notice of Completion. The motion carried unanimously.
Amendment to Agreement with American Global Security, Inc.
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. l to the Professional Services Agreement with American Global Security, Inc.
The Council directed questions to staff.
MOTION Councilmember Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with American Global Security, Inc. The motion carried unanimously.
Direct Review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to have staff review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code per Gov. Code 87306.5. and, if a change is necessary, file the Biennial Notice by October 1, 2024, and submit an amended Conflict of Interest Code to the Council for review before December 30, 2024.
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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.
MOTION Mayor Uhring moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart seconded a motion to direct the City Manager to have staff review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code per Gov. Code 87306.5. and, if a change is necessary, file the Biennial Malibu City Council
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Notice by October 1, 2024, and submit an amended Conflict of Interest Code to the Council for review before December 30, 2024.
The Council discussed the item.
The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Wastewater Service Charges
Recommended Action: l) Conduct the Public Hearing to receive public testimony and consider all protest concerning the adoption of the Engineer’s Report regarding the levy of wastewater services fees through property taxes; and 2) Unless there are protests from majority of the effected property owners, adopt Resolution No. 24- 29 approving the Engineer’s Report and collection of wastewater services charges on the county tax roll for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Administrative Analyst Ayala presented the staff report.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers _3 present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
'MOTION Councilmember Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-29 approving the Engineer’s Report and collection of wastewater services charges on the county tax roll for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The motion carried unanimously.
B. Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommended Action: l) Adopt Resolution No. 24-31 adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-32 establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY 2024-25; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-33 approving the FY 2024-25 Authorized Positions, Salary Ranges and Class Specifications.
Assistant City Manager Toney presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
‘1 Speakers: Howard Rudzki, Jo Drummond, and Ryan Embree As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
MOTION
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The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to: l) adopt Resolution No. 24-31 adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; 2) adopt Resolution No. 24-32 establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY 2024-25; and 3) adopt Resolution No. 24-33, omitting the Community Development Director position, approving the FY 2024-25 Authorized Positions, Salary Ranges and Class Specifications.
The Council discussed the motion.
SUB SITUTUE MOTION
Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Mayor Uhring seconded a motion to: l) Adopt Resolution No. 24-31 adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-32 establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY 2024-25; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-33 approving the FY 2024-25 Authorized Positions, Salary Ranges and Class Specifications The Council discussed the motions on the floor and directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Silverstein withdrew his substitute motion.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart moved to make a friendly amendment to Councilmember Riggins’s motion to: l) adopt Resolution No. 24—31 adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024—25; 2) adopt Resolution No. 24-32 establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY 2024-25; and 3) adopt Resolution No. 24-33 approving the FY 2024-25 Authorized Positions, Salary Ranges and Class Specifications, including funding for the Community Development Director, but withholding authorization to use that funding unless and until a plan is brought forth, for the reorganization of the Flaming and ESD departments and the creation of the Community Development Director, that is approved by Council.
The Council discussed the motion.
The maker and the seconder accepted the amendment.
The question was called, and the motion carried 3-2, Councilmember Silverstein and Mayor Uhring opposed.
The Council discussed reserves.
At 9:41 p.m., Mayor Uhring recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 9:51 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Zoning Text Amendment No. 16-005 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 16-007 — Amendments to Chapter 12.02 (Wireless Facilities in Public Right-of- MOTION
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Way) and Chapter 17.46 gWireless Telecommunications Antennas and Facilities: ofthe Malibu Municipal Code, and Sections 2.2 and 3. 1 6, Chapter 13 and Appendix 1 gTable B Permitted Uses! of the Local Coastal Program Local Implementation Plan to modify regulationsi procedures, and application requirements for the installation of wireless communications facilities Recommended Action: 1) After the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 5 1 8 determining the proposed code amendments are exempt from the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), approving amendments to Malibu Municipal Code Chapter 12.02 (Wireless Facilities in Public Right-of- Way) to modify regulations, procedures, and application requirements for the installation ofwireless communications facilities and repealing Ordinance Nos. 477 and 477U; 2) After the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 519 determining the proposed code amendments are exempt from the CEQA, approving the California Coastal Commission suggested modifications to Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) No. 16-007, an amendment to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) to modify regulations, procedures, and application requirements for the installation of wireless communications facilities and coronally amendments to Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter 17.46 (Wireless Telecommunications Antennas and Facilities) and repealing Ordinance No. 484; 3) Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance Nos. 5'18 and 519‘for the July 8, 2024 Regular City Council meeting; 4) Adopt Resolution No. 24-34 determining the proposed amendments are exempt from the CEQA, adopting Engineering, Design and Location Standards, Conditions of Approval and Basic Application Requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way and repealing Resolution No. 20-65; 5) Adopt Resolution No. 24-35 determining the proposed amendments are exempt from the CEQA, adopting Engineering, Design and Location Standards, Conditions of Approval and Basic Application Requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities on Land Other than Public Right-of-Way and repealing Resolution No. 21-17; and 6) Direct staff to submit the LCPA to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for certification.
Planning Director Mollica presented the staff report.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: W. Scott McCollough
Ryan Embree was not present at the time of the hearing.
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 Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to: l) introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 5 1 9, as amended to remove Section 3 and Exhibit A and renumber remaining sections and exhibit, determining the C
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proposed code amendments are exempt from the CEQA, approving the California Coastal Commission suggested modifications to Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) No. 16-007, an amendment to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) to modify regulations, procedures, and application requirements for the installation of Wireless communications facilities and coronally amendments to Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter 17.46 (Wireless Telecommunications Antennas and Facilities) and repealing Ordinance No. 484; 2) direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 519 for the July 8, 2024 Regular City Council meeting; 3) direct staff to submit the LCPA to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for certification.
Interim City Attorney read the title of the ordinance.
The motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION
Resolution Establishing Criteria for Declaring a Local Emergency During Periods of High Fire Risk Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-30 establishing criteria for declaring the existence of a local emergency and initiating a program for reducing the risk of fires associated with individuals engaged in unpermitted camping and establishing criteria for when to terminate the local emergency.
Public Safety Director Duefias presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Uhring opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Uhring returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Silverstein moved, and Grisanti seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-30, as amended to: a) add the word “minimum” before the word “criteria” in the first sentence of section 2; b) add the word “minimum” before the word “criteria” in the sentence following the first sub—section “A” in section 2; and c) add a paragraph before section 3, stating the City’s ability to reserve the right to declare or terminate a local emergency in the event of possible unforeseen occurrences taking place outside the scope of what is described in the resolution, establishing criteria for declaring the existence of a local emergency and initiating a program for reducing the risk of fires associated with individuals engaged in unpermitted camping and establishing criteria for when to terminate the local emergency. The question was J
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called, and the motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 COUNCIL ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Uhring adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.
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