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MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 24, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 4:00 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 Haylynn Conrad, Bruce Silverstein and Steve Uhring.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Bill Sampson
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 4:04 p.m., the Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following items listed on the Closed Session agenda:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9
Number of potential cases: (2)
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Fernandez v. City of Malibu et al., LASC Case No. 24STCV30411 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Case Name: City's Petition to Form Malibu USD from Territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu USD
Personnel Matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Public Employee Appointment
Title: City Manager/Interim City Manager
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REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 6:12 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 Haylynn Conrad, Bruce Silverstein and Steve Uhring.
ALSO PRESENT: Trevor Rusin, Interim City Attorney; Joseph Toney, Acting City Manager; Alexis Brown, Deputy City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Kristin Riesgo, Community Services Director; Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director; Susan Dueñas, Public Safety Director; Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director; Parker Davis, Media Technician; Jason Lawrence, Deputy City Clerk; Renee Neermann, Financial Controller; Raneika Brooks, Principal Planner; Tatiana Holden, and Assistant Public Works Director / Assistant City Engineer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mikke Pierson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Rusin reported that the meeting convened at 4:00 p.m., after which time the City Council recessed to a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9, and 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 the meeting was properly posted on March 11, 2025, with the amended agenda posted on March 21, 2025.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to approve the agenda with Item Nos. 8.A. and 6.A. heard after the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor opened the floor for public comment on the Consent Calendar. As there were no speakers present, he returned the matter to the table for discussion.
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Item Nos. 1.B.7. and 1.B.11. were pulled by the Council.
MOTION Councilmember Uhring moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Riggins seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item Nos. 1.B.7. and 1.B.11. The motion carried unanimously.
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 74973-75084 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. 764 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $2,189,430.87. City of Malibu payroll check number 5500 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $ 686,930.44.
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the December 16, 2024 Special Meeting, December 18, 2024 Special Meeting, and January 14, 2025 Special Meeting.
4. Professional Services Agreements for the Pacific Coast Highway Quick Build Roundabouts Project
Recommended Action: 1) Add the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Quick Build Roundabouts Project to the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; and 2) Amend the adopted budget for FY 2024-25 to include Measure M Subregional Highway funding in the amount of $2,000,000; and 3) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreements with Kimley-Horn in the amount not to exceed $279,376 for engineering design services for the PCH Quick Build Roundabouts Project.
Professional Services Agreement with Granicus LLC
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Granicus LLC for short-term rental administration.
6. Termination of the State of a Local Emergency
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-12 terminating the state of local emergency declared as a result of the risk of fires associated with individuals engaged in unpermitted camping.
8. Resolution Extending the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency Regarding the Franklin Fire
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Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-14, extending the declaration of the existence of a local emergency in response to the Franklin Fire.
9. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fourth Quarter Financial Report
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Fourth Quarter Financial Report.
10. Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Financial Report
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 First Quarter Financial Report.
The following items were pulled from the consent calendar for individual consideration:
7. Resolution Extending the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency Regarding Conditions on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-13 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.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
CONSENSUS By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back an item to discuss lowering the speed limit on parts of Pacific Coast Highway to 35 miles per hour, working with the County and State, based on recent legislative action to reduce speed limits in residential business districts.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved, and Councilmember Silverstein seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-13 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. The motion carried unanimously.
11. Professional Services Agreement with Peckham & McKenney for Executive Recruitment Services for the City Manager Position Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Peckham & McKenney in the amount not to exceed $30,000 for executive recruitment services for the City Manager position.
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute a Professional Malibu City Council
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Services Agreement with Peckham & McKenney in the amount not to exceed $30,000 for executive recruitment services for the City Manager position. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
None.
ITEM 3 COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
Acting City Manager Toney announced Community Development Director recruitment was open and would close April 6, 2025. He announced upcoming meetings listed on the Events Calander of maliburebuilds.org, including weekly community/neighborhood meetings held on Tuesdays with the next scheduled for March 25, 2025 a virtual Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) townhall scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and a California Department of Insurance townhall scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He stated the right of entry debris removal deadline was March 31, 2025. He provided the Rebuild Center statistics:
daily visits ranged from twelve to thirty-one parties each day, averaging sixteen, consisting of twelve walk-ins and four by appointment. He stated that 85% were initial rebuild appointments. He discussed the various stages which included site verification, numbering 123 to date. He reported 11 architectural plan submittals, with four approved. He stated the next major milestones were building plan check submittal and certificate of occupancy. He stated there were 640 parcels under consideration for debris removal. He stated 384 had opted in, 94 had opted out, and 162 were unresponsive. He stated that the Army Corps of Engineers were working on 229 parcels in Malibu.
In response to Mayor Stewart, Acting City Manager Toney clarified once the architectural plan review and approval was complete, the next step was submittal to Building Safety.
Councilmember Silverstein requested a more detailed breakdown of statistics presented at Council meetings to include the differing complexity of projects.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Acting City Manager Toney confirmed individuals who wanted private debris removal needed to file the opt out form by March 31, 2025.
The Council discussed the importance of opting in or out of debris removal services.
In response to Councilmember Silverstein, Deputy City Manager Brown stated that debris removal next steps following the March 31, 2025 deadline would be discussed at a future Council meeting.
Mayor Stewart stated that if residents were uncertain how to proceed to meet the Malibu City Council
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deadline, they could opt in and then opt out at later time if work had not begun, but once opting out, opting in is no longer available. Mayor Pro Tem Riggins stated that opting in was also an opportunity for the County and City to have the residents" current contact information to provide information on available resources.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council clarified it would hear Item Nos. 6.A. and 8.A. before Item No. 5.A., and after Public Comment.
ITEM 4.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Barbara Bruderlin, Malibu Chamber of Commerce, discussed the impact of disasters such as the Palisades fire had on local businesses. She requested an eviction moratorium for businesses and suggested opening PCH on the weekends.
Mikke Pierson discussed impacts to local businesses caused by the closure of PCH and issues with landlords. He requested the City work with Caltrans to open PCH on the weekends. He discussed grant funding for local businesses. He stated that grants were available for businesses that burned down, but not for surviving businesses that were heavily impacted by the aftereffects of disasters.
Barbara Gentile, Malibu Divers, discussed the impacts the fire and road closures had on her business. She expressed support for opening PCH on the weekends.
She discussed impacts on water quality and stated her business could assist with ocean cleanup.
Franco Simplicio, Sunset Restaurant, expressed support for comments made by Mr.
Pierson and Ms. Brudlin. He discussed the impacts of the fire and road closure on his business. He expressed support for opening PCH on the weekends, grants for local businesses, and allowance of additional signage.
Jefferson Wagner discussed the disruption of deliveries to businesses in the burn area. He encouraged the Council to assist with professional delivery services' ability to serve the burn zone. He expressed support for opening PCH on weekends.
Roxann Crawford, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), discussed grant opportunities and encouraged everyone impacted by the fire to register before the March 31, 2025 deadline. She discussed eligibility requirements, the FEMA helpline and FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers, Small Business Administration loans for individuals and businesses, and grants up to $43,000.
DNA Moore deferred time to Mike Moore.
Mike Moore discussed inflexibility of the submittal deadline for media presentations for City Council meetings. He thanked Principal Planner Tyler Eaton for his work on the MMC/LCPA ordinance. He discussed delays with the Woolsey Fire rebuilding processes. He discussed the format and data displayed on the Malibu City Council
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malibucity.org, maliburebuilds.org, and the Woolsey Fire Rebuild websites. He recommended displaying maps related to the fire destruction and right of entry on the website.
Billy Dim discussed his displacement by the Woolsey Fire and the impacts of that fire on residents. He discussed the impact of the Palisades Fire on local businesses.
He discussed his permit for wine making and his contributions to the community.
He requested support for local businesses.
Paul Grisanti discussed the impacts from the fire on the hospitality industry and impacts on the City's Transient Occupancy Tax revenue.
Alison Bunce, Bunce Bakes, stated that she lost her home and business in the fire.
She discussed impacts on local businesses and the projected opening of PCH on May 31, 2025. She requested opening PCH on weekends, a commercial lease eviction moratorium, advertising the bus schedule, and implementing a bus program bringing customers in from outside of the City to Malibu businesses.
Rafi Anteby, Rafi Lounge, discussed impacts of the rainy season and the recent fires on his business. He suggested rescheduling debris removal to nighttime hours and opening PCH during days and weekends.
Norm Haynie deferred time to Luis Tena.
Luis Tena narrated a presentation on fire debris removal and rebuild processes and suggested ways to save time. He discussed his website newarch.com and ways to generate the topography for a lot and the dimensions of the previous structure for any structure built prior to 2014.
Kimberleigh Carr encouraged everyone to visit thejourneyhomeagain.com. She discussed the importance of advertising if PCH is open on weekends and the impact the increased traffic would have on debris removal activities. She suggested allowing vehicles participating in carpooling on PCH and incentivizing vanpools.
She discussed issues with the bus turn around at Trancas Canyon.
Dean Wenner discussed the importance of supporting local businesses and the impacts of recent fires. He discussed fear and confusion in the community about fire recovery. He encouraged the Council to do everything possible to assist the affected community.
Jeremy Fink discussed concerns over the safety and air quality impacts on Malibu area schools and youth facilities. He expressed concerns over debris removal trucks on Winter Canyon Road.
Abe Roy presented and discussed geology requirements for rebuilds. He suggested the study of existing foundations for analysis of the properties while there were no existing structures.
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Christopher Sorensen discussed installing a sewer system on the east side of the City. He suggested studying the potential use of gray water for irrigation and storage for firefighting. He discussed proposed sites for a sewer system.
Keith Canter discussed threats from a neighbor against him and his dog. He discussed delays in his accessory dwelling unit (ADU) project and encouraged the City to enforce code violations equitably.
Jo Drummond discussed the importance of filling the proposed Rebuild Manager and Community Liaison positions. She discussed topics of the work session held the week prior which included simultaneous reviews taking no more than ten days and interpretations of the Governor's executive order for rebuilding. She discussed State lobbying requests: securing Federal funding for the Army Corps of Engineers and permission from Caltrans to build a seawall along the coast of burn areas for stabilization, ensuring telecommunications companies undergrounded their lines like Southern California Edison was, and obtaining State and Federal bailout funds for residents and businesses.
Arno Koch discussed the stability of the Big Rock landslide area and requested support for allowing new ADUs for temporary housing during rebuilding and allowing pools as water sources for firefighting. He requested the City provide rebuild funding.
Jimmy Petulla discussed the impact of the fires on local businesses and property owners. He discussed limits to Small Business Administration loans for businesses that were not destroyed by the fire yet still incurred impact and losses. He encouraged ways be found to help property owners and renters.
Luca lacovoni requested County Tax Assessor property information be made available at City Hall for fire damaged properties. He discussed issues obtaining water flow information from Water District No. 29 and issues receiving rebuilding approvals from the fire department and suggested coordination for optimum efficiency.
An Anonymous speaker discussed impacts from the fire and voiced their support for reopening PCH. They discussed cooperation to help the community recover.
Andy Lyon discussed the Rindge Dam removal project, potential storage of Tapia waterflow for firefighting efforts, and advocated for PCH access for all Malibu residents. He discussed the Weintraub lot used by Calfire for staging and inquired how grading of the property was permitted.
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ITEM 4.B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Uhring discussed the City's advocacy for reopening PCH and challenges communicating between multiple agencies. He discussed rent relief and the County's eviction moratorium for residential rentals. He thanked the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for work on PCH access pass distribution and Pepperdine University for journalism coverage of the Rebuild Center. He discussed the good work of staff in the Rebuild Center.
In response to Councilmember Uhring, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated staff was working with the County and Governor's Office on debris removal and tools for enforcement after the debris removal deadline.
Councilmember Uhring discussed debris removal trucks on Winter Canyon Road and Malibu Canyon Road.
In response to Mayor Stewart, Interim City Attorney Rusin discussed the cost of debris removal and enforcement and stated the County indicated it was the City's responsibility. Deputy City Manager Brown stated staff would bring back an item on debris cleanup and pumping and capping sceptic materials.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Riggins, Interim City Attorney Rusin discussed tools for the City to place a lien on a property and other options for enforcement.
Councilmember Conrad thanked the small business owners for attending the meeting. She expressed interest in ocean cleaning.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Acting City Manager Toney stated staff would research complaints about code enforcement and signs. He stated the County's eviction moratorium only addressed residential evictions and the City was advocating extending it to include commercial properties.
Councilmember Conrad discussed challenges for finding enough support for local businesses.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Deputy City Manager Brown stated the debris removal trucks were near the schools to use the County Public Works work yard and staff had conveyed the concerns to the County.
Councilmember Conrad stated she was available to meet with any residents.
Councilmember Silverstein expressed interest in exploring options for a shuttle to bring people into Malibu and transport around the City.
Councilmember Conrad discussed challenges in coordinating and conveying information and ideas and implementing solutions. She suggested the formation of a task force.
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Mayor Stewart discussed setting priorities dependent on available resources and funding.
Councilmember Silverstein discussed realistically matching Malibu's clientele with resources they would actually use.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins indicated support for discussing shuttles. Stated she spoke with Supervisor Horvath and others on reimagining transportation in Malibu. She discussed options currently available for connecting public transit and expansion into other areas. She announced the upcoming County Library Giving Day April 1, 2025 and encouraged participation to assist providing the library system with much- needed resources. She discussed challenges reopening PCH when debris removal and construction activities were ongoing and shifting to nighttime activity posed safety dangers. She suggested coordinating a professional media campaign with the Chamber of Commerce, the County, and the State to publicize messaging that Malibu was open with options for access, despite the highway closure. She suggested a professional fundraising program for local businesses and expressed proceeds from prior fundraisers needed to reach the intended recipients. She suggested Malibu Diving also reach out to the County to help with ocean cleanup.
She discussed the availability of County grants for local businesses. She suggested allowing common advertising locations which were not currently allowed under the current code.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Riggins, Deputy City Manager Brown stated staff could follow up on permissions for the United States Post Office and professional delivery companies to have access to the burn area.
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins requested staff confirm that the Water District 29 office was open. She suggested restricting debris removal trucks from using Winter Canyon Road using PCH instead. She stated she would follow up with the City Manager on Mr. Canter's concerns expressed during his remarks.
In response to Councilmember Silverstein, Acting City Manager Toney stated he would bring back a verbal report on the permitting process the Weintraub property had undergone.
Councilmember Conrad discussed proactively addressing issues. She related an incident when she asked Santa Monica City College to honor their posted operating hours. She discussed assisting the community within the constraints of her elected office.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Mayor Stewart stated that the Code of Conduct needed to be followed as agreed upon when she accepted the position.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Acting City Manager Toney stated that he had not questioned the merit of her intentions and actions, but reminded her of the processes for the Council Manager form of government, which included not Malibu City Council
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interjecting themselves into the operations of staff.
Mayor Stewart encouraged everyone impacted by the fire to register with FEMA by the deadline. He discussed code changes needed to allow additional trenching for undergrounding of utilities. He discussed the importance of prioritizing rebuild related items, fee structure, self-certification, and sewers. He suggested signage at PCH and Webb Way prohibiting trucks on Webb Way. He announced that anyone with issues receiving their mail could visit the Heathercliff Post Office and arrange for their mail to be forwarded to various Post Offices. He discussed complications with reopening PCH and competing issues between different groups and agencies.
Councilmember Conrad left the dais at 8:32 p.m.
RECESS At 8:33 p.m., Mayor Stewart recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 8:49 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS
A. Fire Recovery Work Session Agendas
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff on which topics should be scheduled for upcoming Fire Recovery Work Sessions.
Acting City Manager Toney presented the staff report.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Jo Drummond
Alex Wahba was not available at the time of the hearing.
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.
The Council discussed topics for the upcoming Special City Council meetings.
CONENSESUS:
By consensus, the Council directed staff schedule the topics of the Rebuild Center and Technology for the April 3, 2025 Special City Council meeting.
CONENSESUS:
By consensus, the Council directed staff schedule the topics of Sewers, Geotechnical Requirements, and Self-Certification be placed on the April 10, 2025 Special City Council meeting agenda.
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ITEM 8 COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Council Appointment to the Planning Commission
Recommended Action: Councilmember Silverstein to make an appointment to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Silverstein presented the 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.
Councilmember Silverstein appointed Marni Kamins to the Planning Commission.
ITEM 5 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Appeal No. 23-003 - Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 23-03 (31864 West Sea Level Drive: Owners, Narod Najarian and Garo Bedrossian: Appellants.
Elizabeth and Glenn Lynch and Patt Healy)
Recommended Action: Consider whether to uphold or deny Appeal No. 23-003 (Exhibit A) related to Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 05-081 for the construction of a new 1,799 square foot, two-story single-family residence plus a 398 square foot attached garage and 995 square foot basement, 240 square foot ground floor deck, 349 square foot second-floor deck, 125 square foot second-floor balcony, permeable driveway and onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS); including Variance (VAR) No. 09-023 for construction in a stream Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) buffer, VAR No. 16-024 to allow for the septic system's dispersal field to extend into the required 100-foot setback from the creek, and Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 06-032 for height over 18 feet but not to exceed 26 feet, 2 inches for a pitched roof, in the Single-Family Medium Density (SFM) zoning district located at 31864 West Sea Level Drive and provide direction to staff to bring back a resolution consistent with the City Council's decision (Najarian and Bedrossian).
Principal Planner Brooks presented the staff report.
Disclosures: Councilmembers Silverstein and Conrad, Mayor Pro Tem Riggins, and Mayor Stewart
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Patt Healy, Don Schmitz, Norm Haynie, and Ryan Embree Patt Healy provided rebuttal.
Don Schmitz provided rebuttal.
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As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Stewart closed the public comment portion of the public hearing and returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff and Mr. Schmitz.
Councilmember Conrad left the dais at 10:23 p.m.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Conrad returned to the dais at 10:24 p.m.
Mayor Stewart reopened the public hearing.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff and Mr. Schmitz and Ms. Healy.
Mayor Stewart closed the public hearing.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved and Councilmember Silverstein seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back a resolution denying Appeal No. 23-003 and approving Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 05-081.
The Council discussed the motion and directed questions to staff.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
Councilmember Silverstein moved and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to have the project remanded to the Planning Commission to consider a modified application moving the development five feet further from the stream.
The Council discussed the motions and directed questions to staff, Mr. Schmitz, and John Yaroslaski.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Councilmember Silverstein moved to amend the substitute motion to have the project remanded to the Planning Commission with the opportunity to redesign the project in the manner to site to the maximum extent feasible.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Silverstein withdrew his substitute motion.
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FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins moved to amend her motion to include a condition requiring the septic system moved five feet closer to the road. Councilmember Silverstein accepted the amendment.
RECESS At 12:07 a.m., Mayor Stewart recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 12:13 a.m. with all Councilmembers present.
The Council discussed the motion and directed questions to staff.
The question was called and the motion failed 3-2, Councilmembers Conrad, Silverstein, and Uhring opposed.
MOTION Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion remanding the project to the Planning Commission.
The question was called and the motion carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Riggins opposed.
ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stewart adjourned the meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:03 a.m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Malibu on August 11,2025
Marianie Riggins
ATTEST:
KELSE& RETTUDHN, City Clerk
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