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MALIBU CITY CGUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:30 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to Order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Doug Stewart; Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins; and Councilmembers Paul Grisanti, Bruce Silverstein, and Steve Uhring.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 6:02 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:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart 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 Doug Stewart; Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins; and Councilmembers Paul Grisanti, Bruce Silverstein and Steve Uhring.
ALSO PRESENT: Trevor Rusin, Interim City Attomey; Steve McClary, City Manager; Joseph Toney, Assistant City Manager; Alexis Brown, Deputy City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Kristin Riesgo, Community Services Director; Susan Duefias, Public Safety Director; Rob DuBouX, Public Works Director; Parker Davis, Media Technician; t
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Christina Mufloz, Deputy City Clerk; Chris Orosz, Recreation Supervisor; and Raneika Brooks, Senior Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ranger Tim Pera led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Rusin reported that the meeting convened at 6:00 p.m., after which time the City Council recessed to a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, with all Councilmembers present He stated the Council discussed the items on the Closed Session agenda and took no reportable action.
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Pettijohn reported that the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on August 2, 2024, with the amended agenda posted on August 9, 2024. She stated the amended agenda was properly posted in the posting board at City Hall, but the public may have an encountered an error accessing the agenda online over the weekend. She stated the staff reports for the meeting were available online over the weekend and a copy of the agenda was available online in the Public Meeting Video Archive.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
A. Malibu Education Foundation Progress Update Presentation Karin Al—Hardan presented on progress establishing a centralized funding entity to help support Malibu schools.
Daryl Adams, Malibu Middle School Athletic Coordinator, spoke about the Malibu Education Foundation athletic programs.
Charlie Vanderbilt, Member of the Manta Rays soccer team, discussed his experience being part of the Founder’s Club and playing for the team.
The Council directed questions to Ms. Al-Hardin, Stacy Rouse, and staff.
ITEM 2.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Norm Haynie discussed residents obtaining fire-flow water requirements in Lower Encinal Canyon. He discussed Water District No. 29 plans to remove the current Malibu City Council
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water tank t0 replace it with a larger tank. He expressed concern that Lower Encinal Canyon would have insufficient water flow for fighting potential fires during the proj ect.
Tim Pera, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Association (MRCA) Ranger, provided the monthly coastal ranger report. He reported 299 parking citations, and 15 administrative citations were issued. He reported extended maintenance patrols were implemented due to the high volume of visitors. He reported Los Angeles County services were offered to an individual experiencing homelessness, and he left Bluffs Park. He reported extended ranger patrols for fire prevention and lookouts.
Kim Sichta deferred time to Joe Sichta.
Chris Ayotte deferred time to Joe Sichta.
Valerie Seabaugh deferred time to Joe Sichta.
Julia Morriss deferred time to Joe Sichta.
Joe Sichta, Malibu Aquatics Foundation, discussed the Malibu Aquatics Foundation and the Malibu Seawolves swim team and changes in the swim program and community over the last year. He discussed the replacement of Coach Eric Rand, in part, due to his lack of ability to meet technical coaching needs and not possessing U.S. Masters certification required for insurance. He requested review of the request for qualifications (RFQ) process.
Sue Murphree deferred time to Patrick Murphree.
Patrick Murphree discussed his family’s participation in the Malibu Seawolves swim program and the higher level of training received as opposed to the Malibu High School swim club. He discussed his wife’s participation in the Malibu Aquatics Foundation. He requested re-evaluation of the proposals to include reviewers versed in U.S.A. swimming. He discussed the reduced pool time in the selected proposal for older swimmers. He discussed the proposal reviewers.
Steve Hotchkiss discussed his involvement in founding the Malibu Seawolves swim team and the Malibu Aquatics Foundation. He discussed coaching changes and the swimming community and stated that the new swim club would not produce a competitive swim team. He discussed the proposal reviewers.
Michel Shane discussed his Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) driver safety education initiative which included working with children early on so they would be prepared once they started driving.
Lester Tobias discussed the proposal he sent to City Council to improve the planning development process. He encouraged City Council candidates to state if M
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they were in favor of fixing the planning process and suggested hiring him t0 fix it.
He elaborated on his qualifications and ideas.
Debra Bianco announced the Malibu Farmers Market 25th anniversary. She offered to sponsor
a booth for the Malibu Aquatics Foundation. She requested the City allow the Farmer’s Market to use the perimeter of Legacy Park for the market.
Ingrid Yael thanked Congressman Brad Sherman for awarding the Malibu Farmer’s Market and Cornucopia Foundation
a certificate for outstanding and invaluable
service to the community.
Ryan Embree stated that he was pleased that the City was embarking on an update to the safety element of the General Plan. He discussed his attendance at a
workshop hosted by Caltrans. He stated that the center lane was the emergency evacuation route and should not be removed.
Bob Archer discussed Councilmembers Uhring and Silverstein, and Flaming Commission Chair Mazza’s relationship with the Malibu Township Council, and the treatment of staff, leading to turnover and costly litigation. He discussed delays in the planning process. He discussed postings on social media and unregistered lobbying activities.
Kraig Hill discussed PCH safety and stated that the two applications for establishments that serve alcohol that were approved at the July 15, 2024 Flaming Commission meeting were at odds with the goal of improving safety. He discussed Land Use Policy 73 which limits the city to no more than one off—sale Alcoholic Beverage Control license per 2,000 residents and Land Use Policy 4.1.5 which prohibits undue concentration of businesses that sell alcohol for offsite consumption. He suggested that the Council publicly state the prioritization of safety, providing informal guidance for the Planning Commission. He suggested supporting businesses that do not detrimentally affect PCH safety and not promote Malibu as a drinking destination.
Colin Drummond protested the aquatics program RFQ process and decision. He expressed concern regarding the selection process and merit of the evaluators. He stated the applicant that was selected would not serve the needs of the professionally aspiring swim community. x.
Jo Drummond discussed PCH safety and requested
a discussion item on Nobu’s
conditional use permit (CUP) due to repeated violations. She stated that she spoke to Stacy Rouse ofthe Malibu Education Foundation and requested Melanie Haseker step down from the board due to her lack of fundraising experience and responsiveness to inquiries, reinstate Karin Al—Harden as president, scale back board membership, and conduct open meetings. She discussed the skate park design and suggested it be kept competitive and challenging.
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the applications fOr alcohol sale were approved. He discussed his participation in the masters swim program. He discussed the flawed selection process for the swim program.
Kai Mizumo discussed Councilmember Silverstein’s interest in exposing corruption and requested he examine Councilmember Uhring’s and Flaming Commission Chair Mazza’s activities that he felt were improper.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
City Manager McClary discussed Nobu and stated that they were cited for an unpermitted event on July 4, 2024. He stated that Nobu management was urged to move forward with a conditional use permit (CUP) modification application. He stated that there would be an item on the potential modification or revocation of the existing CUP. He discussed the Topanga Lagoon Restoration proj ect and stated the public comment period ends August 13, 2024. He reported LAZ parking enforcement started July 4, 2024, issuing 2,135 of the more than 4,000 parking citations issued in the City. He thanked those who participated in phase one of the Malibu Community Lands outreach project and announced the second workshop would be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 22, 2024, at City Hall. He stated that Senate Bill 1297 pertaining to speed cameras was scheduled to go to the assembly appropriations committee during the current week, and, if approved, would proceed to the assembly floor for a vote. He pro'vided CHP PCH statistics for the period of January through mid-July 2024. He reported nearly 1,800 speeding tickets were issued, three for over 100 mph, and one for reckless driving. He reported six vehicles were impounded, six arrests for offenses not related to driving under the influence (DUI), and three arrests for DUI. He stated nearly 2,100 citations total were issued during that period. He announced an in—person Caltrans PCH master plan community workshop was scheduled for August 28, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. at City Hall. He stated a Virtual workshop would be held September 12, 2024. He announced the City’s Safety and Preparedness Fair was scheduled for September 15, 2024.
Sergeant Chris Soderlund, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, provided statistics for July 2024. He reported 47 part one crimes, which brought the year— to-date total to 215, compared to 272 the prior year at the same time. He reported a citation was issued to a driver at Webb Way and PCH for speeding at 80 miles per hour in a 30 miles per hour zone. He reported the Beaches and Harbors maintenance complex at Zuma Beach was burglarized. He reported an arrest was made of an individual for possession of a loaded firearm at PCH and Serra Road.
He reported an individual was arrested for DUI in the 22000 block of PCH. He reported an arrest was made in the 19000 block of PCH for possession of a stolen vehicle. He reported an arrest was made in the 31000 block of Broad Beach Road for possession of a stolen vehicle. He reported the beach team, through the end of July, issued 287 citations for alcohol on the beach, 303 traffic citations, 1,325 parking citations, and 184 vehicles were towed. He reported the special assignment deputies, on August 8, 2024, at PCH and Carbon Canyon Road arrested an ITEM 2.C.
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individual who had two outstanding warrants for grand thoft and ovading police, for multiple offences. He reported that on August 9, 2024, the special assignment deputies, in the area of Tuna Canyon and PCH, arrested an individual for trespassing into a house that was for sale, and possession of property that was stolen on June 7, 2024, from a vehicle parked at Latigo Point.
In response to Mayor Stewart, he stated that the area where many recreational vehicles parked along PCH, south ofTopanga Canyon Road, was the responsibility of the California Highway Patrol.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Uhring diSCussed his activities during the summer recess. He discussed a black bear on Harbor Vista Drive and the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fish and Wildlife response to tag and relocate the bear. He stated he attended an event with a presentation of a large animal sling for use by the fire department for large animal rescue. He discussed the goats brush clearing event in the Malibu West neighborhood, and commended Tracy Weirick for her work on the event. He addressed the public speakers and discussed the letter from Adrian Fernandez.
In response to Councilmember Uhring, City Manager McClary stated the investigation into the allegations in the letter was underway.
Councilmember Uhring discussed short-term rentals (STR) negotiations between the California Coastal Commission and the City of Seal Beach and the higher concentration of STRs in Malibu than Seal Beach. He discussed the need for a disaster fund and requested City Manager McClary provide more information. He recommended a commendation for the Malibu Farmers Market for their 25—year anniversary. He discussed the future Interim Planning Director and requested changes to Planning Department staff recommendations. He commented on the number of variances requested and granted. He discussed issues related to camps set up by individuals experiencing homelessness and requested action be taken.
In response to Councilmember Uhring, Assistant City Manager Toney stated staff was not providing direction or pushing projects forward, he stated staff frequently “said no” to proj ects daily and tried to help facilitate proj ects within the City’s code.
Councilmember Grisanti stated his neighborhood had the running ofthe goats event and recommended goats for brush clearance. He discussed CCC permitting STRs in beach communities, and noted Seal Beach increased STR permits in the coastal zone and Malibu strived to reduce the number. In response to Ms. Drummond, he stated that the changes in the Skate Park design would not result in a less challenging course, but would be dug in deeper, with the drops remaining the same.
He stated that he attended the CCC meeting the week prior, where they adopted the new sea rise guidance. He stated he went to the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) meeting on City’s petition, and announced the hearing will be scheduled for November 2024. He discussed Community Emergency Response Malibu City Council
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Team (CERT) restocking emergency supplies. He thanked Mr. Shane for participating in hearings in Sacramento regarding highway safety.
Councilmember Silverstein thanked the public speakers and those who submitted written comments. He suggested written comments be sent in time for the Councilmembers to read them. In response to Mr. Haynie, he requested research on whether there would be water available for firefighting during the replacement of the water tank in Lower Encinal Canyon.
In response to Councilmember Silverstein, Community Services Director Riesgo stated staff had confirmation from USA swim that the Malibu Marlins team and coaches were in good standing and there was adequate liability insurance. She stated that the Marlins were going to do adult conditioning during the fall, so the Master swimming certification was not required. She stated it was staffs understanding that coach Eric Ran was
a lifeguard at Malibu High School, and she
did not know if he provided other services. She stated Malibu Marlins notified staff the organization was nota party in any litigation.
In response to Councilmember Silverstein, Mr. Sichta stated sharing the pool had allowed both teams to have swim time, but the water polo team was coming back and limiting available pool time. He stated Seawolves was not in support of sharing the pool but accommodated the changes. He stated the program was willing to j
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Councilmember Silverstein, in response to Mr. Shane, commented on Cruise Malibu, and stated that the image of driving and seeing celebrities was not one he would like to see projected. He indicated support for Mr. Shane’s highway safety programs. He stated the Councilmembers were committed to improving the Flaming process and indicated support fora more expeditious review of small to medium proj ects, and tighter review of large and commercial proj ects. He indicated support for Farmers Market commendation. He suggested the location behind La Paz for
a larger Farmers Market. He encouraged Mr. Archer and Mr. Mizumo to reach out to him directly with facts. He discussed correspondence from attorneys representing the Malibu Inn Motel proj ect that requested it to be remanded to the Flaming Commission or the Flaming Department.
In response to Councilmember Silverstein, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated that the proj ect would require
a separate public hearing.
Councilmember Silverstein requested the Malibu Inn Motel applicant provide proof that the project was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the Council’s vote. He stated that since
a resolution denying the project had not been presented to the Council for final approval, the applicant could withdraw the application, but the proj ect would not be remanded to the Flaming Commission. He stated that he was visited by the bear on Harbor Vista and he would hope that the bear would be relocated to someplace safe from the dangers people and PCH presented to her.
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Mayor Pro Tern Riggins stated she attended a LACOE meeting where the dates were set for November hearings. She stated that there would be hearings by the Santa Monica—Malibu Unified School District (SM-MUSD) on the agreement in October. She announced the weed pulling event at Point Dume Headlands on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She announced she attended 49th annual Natural Hazard Conference in Colorado and discussed Los Angeles County/Malibu fire brigade program. She commented on the Seal Beach short term rentals and stated that there were likely more hotel and motel accommodations in their community than in Malibu. She encouraged Ranger Pera to contact the City’s Public Safety Department for information on arson watch. She cemented on the challenges of development in Malibu due to the comprehensive General Plan, Malibu Municipal Code, and Local Coastal Program that strives to protect the environment. She agreed there should be some streamlining, but it would take an in-depth analysis of the variety of projects proposed.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Riggins, City Manager McClary stated that regarding Encinal Canyon residents water issues they were experiencing, he spoke with the building official geological team had issued corrections about four months ago and had several meetings to clarify, and they were waiting for a resubmission.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins announced the next Library Speaker series event on August 13, 2024.
Mayor Stewart congratulated Tom Schaar on his silver medal in skateboard at the 2024 Olympics. He stated SM-MUSD had found a school bus solution for the first semester. He commended Councilmember Grisanti, Councilmember Riggins and the school district separation team for their work on school' district separation. He discussed the community land outreach projected and encouraged the public to participate in phase 2. He announced the speed camera bill would go before the appropriations committee on August 15, 2024. He discussed the efforts from City staff, community members, and legislators to get the speed camera bill approved.
He discussed the 4.4 earthquake today and thanked the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for keeping the emergency bins supplied. He reminded the public to prepare their emergency supplies. He discussed how the bear on Harbor Vista had traveled from Claremont to Malibu. He stated there had not been any maj or design changes to the skatepark. He stated on July 15, 2024 he attended a City Council Policy Review Ad Hoc Committee meeting. He discussed options to expedite small projects. He stated on Julyl 1, 2024 he spoke with the City’s auditors. He stated he attended the Caltrans Feasibility Study meeting on July 18, 2024, and the Special City Council meeting on July 22, 2024, Malibu Business Roundtable on August 2, 2024. He stated he participated in an interview for a potential Interim Planning Director with Councilmember Riggins. He stated he had a call with City Manager McClary, Public Safety Director Duenas, Councilmember Silverstein, Captain Seetoo, and Seargent Soderlund to discuss PCH Safety. He discussed understaffmg in the Sheriff’s Department and the importance of using technology as a force-multiplier. He congratulated the candidates who are running for City Council.
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Interim City Attorney Rusin cautioned the, Councilmembers that they could not comment on individuals running for City Council.
ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Item Nos. 3.B.14 was pulled by the Council.
MOTION Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item Nos. 3.B.14. The motion carried unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
A. Previously Discussed Items
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 520
Recommended Action: Conduct second reading, unless waived, and adopt Ordinance No. 520, finding the proposed code amendments exempt under CEQA, approving the California Coastal Commission (CCC) suggested modifications to LCPA No. 20-001, an amendment to the LCP Local Implementation Plan (LIP) sign regulations, and repealing Ordinance No. 483.
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.
Approve Warrants
Recommended Action: Allow and approve warrant demand numbers 72943-73199 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. 751 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $5,352,617.49. City of Malibu payroll check number 5479—5480 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $1,791,419.81.
Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the June 10, 2024 Regular Meeting and June 20, 2024 Special Meeting.
Jake Kurediian Citizenship Award
Recommended Action: At the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission, approve the nominations of Shari Latta and Poison Free Malibu as the 2024 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award recipients.
General Plan Safety Element Update
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24—41 initiating amendments to the Safety Element of the General Plan and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; 2) Direct the Planning Commission to schedule a public hearing; and 3) Authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Capstone City B. New Items
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Flaming to assist Public Safety staff with securing and managing a consultant to update the Safety Element of the General Plan.
Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Civil Engineering Services Recommended Action: l) Authorize the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreements with Kimley—Horn & Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn), M6 Consulting, Inc. (M6), and Interwest Consulting Group (Interwest) to provide On-Call Civil Engineering Services.
Professional Services Agreement for On—Call Traffic Engineering Services Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreements with Kimely-Horn & Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn), Transtech Engineers, Inc., and General Technologies and Solutions (GTS) to provide On-Call Traffic Engineering Services.
Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Land Surveying Services Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. to provide On—Call Land Surveying Services.
Amendment to Professional Services with American Guard Services, Inc.
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with American Guard Services, Inc. extending the term of the Agreement to expire July 8, 2025.
10. Los Angeles County Measure R Transportation Funding Agreement Amendment
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute‘the Los Angeles County Measure R Funding Agreement Amendment for the Pacific Coast Highway Median Improvements Proj ect.
ll. Malibu Education Foundation Memorandum ofUnderstanding Amendment Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. l to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Malibu Education Foundation (MEF) for a General Fund Grant.
12. Resolution Extending the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency Regarding Conditions on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-40 extending the declaration of the existence of a local emergency related to the increase of reckless and illegal driving on pacific coast highway and directing staff to coordinate efforts with other governmental agencies to increase attention and create programs to reduce the risk and danger associated with pacific coast highway in the City.
13. Investment Report for the Month Ending June 30, 2024 Recommended Action: Receive the Investment Report for the month ending June 30, 2024.
The following items were pulled from the consent calendar for individual consideration:
14. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-43, Appointment and Employment Contract for Interim Flaming Director
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-43 appointing Maureen Tamuri as Interim Planning Director pursuant to Government Code Section MOTION
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21221(h); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the employment agreement with Maureen Tamuri.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Grisanti moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Riggins seconded a motion to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-43 appointing Maureen Tamuri as Interim Flaming Director pursuant t0 Government Code Section 2122l(h); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the employment agreement with Maureen Tamuri. The motion carried unanimously.
Maureen Tamuri stated she was excited to work with Malibu and discussed her experience.
ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Reorganization of City Council Agenda Format for Regular City Council Meetings Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-39 superseding and replacing Resolution No. 99-007 and Section 1 (VI)(A) ofResolution No. 98-083 to establish the start time and format for Regular City Council Meetings, 2) After the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 521 amending Malibu Municipal Code Section 2.08.010 and determining the start time ofregular City Council meetings shall be set by resolution, and 3) Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 521 for the August 26, 2024, City Council Regular meeting.
Assistant City Manager Toney presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Ryan Embree
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Silverstein seconded a motion to: 1) adopt Resolution No. 24-39, Resolution No. 24—39, correcting a typographical error in Section 2(A) to clarify that the regular meeting shall commence at the hour of 5:30 p.m., superseding and replacing Resolution No. 99- 007 and Section 1 (VI)(A) of Resolution No. 98—083 to establish the start time and format for Regular City Council Meetings, 2) after the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 521 amending Malibu Municipal Code Section 2.08.010 and determining the start time of regular City Council meetings shall be set by resolution, and 3) direct staff to schedule second w‘ J
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reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 521 for the August 26, 2024, City Council Regular meeting. The motion carried 4-1, Councilmernber Uhring opposed.
At 9:05 p.m., Mayor Stewart recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 9:16 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
OLD BUSINESS
Malibu Pacific Coast Highway Safety Proiects Report
Recommended Action: 1) Receive a report on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Safety Projects and Special Initiatives; and 2) Provide direction to staff allocation of resources towards education and awareness campaign.
Deputy City Manager Brown, Public Works Director DuBouX, and Public Safety Director Duefias presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Ryan Embree, and Marissa Coughlan
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back a proposal with a media plan and a budget. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
American Youth Soccer Organization Fee Waiver
Recommended Action: Consider whether to approve the request from American Youth Soccer Organization to waive the field use fees for the 2024-25 soccer season.
Recreation Supervisor Orosz presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to approve the request from American Youth Soccer Organization to waive the field use fees for the 2024—25 soccer season. The motion carried unanimously.
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BOVS & Girls Club of Malibu Event Fee Waiver
Recommended Action: Consider whether to approve the request from the Malibu Foundation for Youth and Families, DBA Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, to waive facility use fees and staffing costs associated with the Chili Cook-Off event.
Recreation Supervisor Orosz presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Kasey Earnest
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
MOTION
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to Ms. Earnest.
Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to approve the request from the Malibu Foundation for Youth and Families, DBA Boys & Girls Club ofMalibu, to waive facility use fees and staffing costs associated with the Chili Cook-Off event.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to Ms. Earnest.
The motion carried unanimously.
Civic Center Water Treatment Facility Phase 2 Update
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility Phase 2 proj ect.
Public Works Director DuBouX presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Marissa Coughlan, and Ryan Embree
Don Schmitz was not available at the time of the hearing.
MOTION
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Without obj ection, Mayor Stewart received and filed.
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to hear Item N0. 6.D. after 10:30 pm. The motion carried unanimously.
Wastewater Allocation Modification
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-38 establishing criteria and a process for the transfer of wastewater capacity between properties served by the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility, Phase 1.
Public Works Director DuBouX presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to adopt Resolution N0. 24-38 establishing criteria and a process for the transfer of wastewater capacity between properties served by the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility, Phase l. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Grisanti seconded a motion to hear Item No. 6.E. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
Los Angeles County Governance Reform Package
Recommended Action: Authorize Mayor to send letter of support regarding Los Angeles County Governance Reform Package proposed by Supervisor’s Lindsey Horvath and Janice Hahn.
Deputy City Manager Brown presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Ryan Embree
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Silverstein moved, and SU seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to send letter of support regarding Los Angeles County Governance Reform Package proposed by Supervisor’s Lindsey Horvath and Janice Hahn.
The Council discussed the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stewaxt adjourned the meeting at 11:19 pm.
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