MINUTES
MALIBU CITY CGUNCIL
WORK SESSION
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 3, 2025
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
3:00 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember Silverstein called the meeting t0 order at 3:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Haylynn Conrad, Bruce Silverstein and Steve Uhring.
ABSENT: Mayor Doug Stewart; Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins ALSO PRESENT: Trevor Rusin, Interim City Attorney; Joseph Toney, Acting City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; and Lauren Doyle, Contract Geologist
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Marissa Coughlan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Pettijohn reported that the agenda for the meeting was properly posted on April 2, 2025.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Councilmember Uhring moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried 3-0, Mayor Pro Tem Riggins and Mayor Stewart absent.
ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Silverstein 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.
MOTION Councilmember Uhring moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 3-0, Mayor Pro Tem Riggins and Mayor Stewart absent.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
ITEM 2
New Items
1. Confirmation of the Director of Emergency Services Order Relating to the Palisades Fire Recovery
Recommended Action: Confirm the Order of the Director of Emergency Services dated March 28, 2025, directing law enforcement to set up and police resident-only access checkpoints at specified roads in response to the Palisades Fire recovery and extending the order through April 11, 2025.
NEW BUSINESS
Fire Rebuild Policv Discussion
Recommended Action: Provide direction to the City Manager on key fire recovery items described in this report.
Councilmember Silverstein opened the floor for public comment on the rebuild center topic.
Speakers on the Rebuild Center: Scott Dittrich, Norm Haynie, Don Schmitz, Jo Drummond
Councilmember Uhring requested more information on the role of proposed rebuild manager.
Councilmember Conrad expressed interest in discussing pros and cons and logistics of having a rebuild manager.
Speakers on the Rebuild Center: Brian Merrick, Howard Rudzki, Arno, and Abe Roy
Councilmembers requested more information about the intended purpose of a rebuild manager or czar.
Abe Roy stated the rebuild manager would not have a direct reporting relationship with staff in the rebuild center, but would act as a program manager. He suggested scheduling workshops to bring forward ideas for the City Council to consider.
Howard Rudzki discussed the importance of using common sense to streamline the rebuild center.
Councilmember Uhring proposed the community members could hold workshops and bring proposals to the City Council. He stated staff needed to follow the rules and regulations for rebuilding.
Councilmember Silverstein discussed the role of interpretation in determining how to follow the rules and regulations. He explained his understanding that the Malibu City Council
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Previously Discussed Items
None.
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proposal was for a process by which conflicts between staff‘s interpretation and residents’ interpretation of how the code could be met would be brought to the City Council.
Contract Geologist Doyle discussed the coastal engineering requirements.
The Council discussed the role of the rebuild manager, the City Council’s policy setting role, and the rebuild manager’s role in potential workshops. Discussed requirements of state law versus process requirements. Discussed the potential authority ofthe rebuild manager, models from other cities, the importance of public input, and the timeframe to render a decision on the rebuild manager proposal.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to schedule the rebuild manager item for the April 28, 2025 Regular meeting.
The Council discussed other proposals for the role of the rebuild manager and how to make more efficient decisions to streamline the process.
At 4:43 p.m., Councilmember Silverstein recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 4:53 p.m. with Councilmember Conrad, Councilmember Silverstein, and Councilmember Uhring present.
Councilmember Silverstein opened the floor for public comment on the technology topic.
Speakers on technology: Luis Tena
The Council discussed challenges with the City’s current technology systems and other available systems, including new AI systems.
Speakers on technology: Brian Merrick, Kevin Keegan, Marissa Coughlan, Scott Dittrich, Austin
The Council discussed challenges to implementation of a permitting system, staff resources for project implementation and hiring staff, and potential uses for Al.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Silverstein adj ourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m.
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