MINUTES
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2025
MALIBU WEST BEACH CLUB
2:00 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 2:09 pm.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Doug Stewart; Mayor Pro Tern Marianne Riggins; and Councilmembers Haylynn Conrad and Bruce Silverstein
ABSENT: Councilmember Steve Uhring.
ALSO PRESENT: Trevor Rusin, Interim City Attorney; Joseph Toney, Assistant City Manager; Alexis Brown, Deputy City Manager; and Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dennis Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Pettijohn reported that the agenda for the meeting was properly posted on January l3, 205.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
ITEM 1
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Silverstein seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried 4—0, Councilmember Uhring absent.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Ratifving the Director of Emergency Services’ Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25—01, confirming existence of a local emergency, and ratifying the proclamation of local emergency by the Acting Director of Emergency Services; and 2) Approve and authorize the submittal of a letter requesting recovery assistance from the State of California in accordance with the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA).
m MOTION
Malibu City Council
Minutes of January 14, 2025
Acting City Manage Toney discussed flre response and recovery, including plans a Town Hall on January 21, 2025. He discussed plans to augment staffing and the Governor’s recent Executive Order to help residents rebuild faster.
Mayor Stewart discussed the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations and locations. He commended city staff for their work and thanked the agencies that provided mutual aid. He thanked the first responders who saved everyone they could.
Acting City Manager Toney presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Pamela Conley Ulich, Ann Buxie, Kraig Hill, Luca Iacovoni, and Don Schmitz As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved to 1) Adopt Resolution N0. 25-01, confirming existence of a local emergency, and ratifying the proclamation of local emergency by the Acting Director of Emergency Services; and 2) Approve and authorize the submittal of a letter requesting recovery assistance from the State of California in accordance with the Califomia Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA).
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Silverstein seconded the motion.
FRIENLY AMENDMENT
Councilmember Silverstein moved to include a request in the CDAA letter to provide the same assistance to the Frankline Fire as is provided for the Palisades Fire.
The amendment was accepted by the maker and the seconder.
The motion carried 4-0, Councilmember Uhring absent.
Professional Services Agreement with CJ Biomonitoring, LLC for Biological Consulting Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute a two-year Professional Services Agreement with CJ Biomonitoring, LLC for biological consulting SerVlCBS .
Acting City Manager Toney presented the staff report.
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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.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tern Riggins moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a two-year Professional Services Agreement with CJ Biomonitoring, LLC for biological consulting services. The motion carried 4-0, Councilmember Uhring absent.
Mayor Stewart reopened the floor for public comment for a late speaker.
Speaker: Rafi Anteby
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart closed the floor to public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stewart adj ourned the meeting at 2:35 pm.
Approved nd adopted by the City Council of the
ATTEST: i1