MINUTES
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 24, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2:00 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Doug Stewart; and Councilmembers Haylynn Conrad, Bruce Silverstein and Steve Uhring.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins
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Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director; Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director; Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director; Cynthia Alba, Management Analyst; Parker Davis, Media Technician; Christina Muñoz, Deputy City Clerk; Michael Phipps, Contract Geologist; Isabel Scheibelhut, Administrative Assistant; Tyler Eaton, Principal Planner; and Nadia Fahoum, Associate Engineer
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Pettijohn reported that the agenda for the meeting was properly posted on April 23, 2025.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Councilmember Uhring moved, and Councilmember Silverstein seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried 4-0, Mayor Pro Tem Riggins absent.
ITEM 1 WORK SESSION
A. Wastewater Treatment for Fire Rebuilds
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the options for sewer and septic systems for beach-front properties in the area damaged by the Palisades Fire and provide direction to staff.
Public Works Director DuBoux and Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy presented the staff report.
Fran Pavley offered support from the Los Angeles County Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery. Mark Gold, Blue Ribbon Malibu City Council
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Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery, discussed his background and recommendations from the Commission.
The Council directed questions to staff and Mr. Gold.
Mayor Stewart explained the rules and procedures for public comment and opened the floor to public comment.
Members of the public provided comments on the options for sewer and septic systems for beach-front properties in the area damaged by the Palisades Fire.
After the Council heard public comment, the Mayor returned the matter to the table for discussion.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to: 1) continue studying the feasibility and potential funding sources for Option 4 (Hyperion System); and 2) bring back an item to form a Sewer Ad Hoc.
RECESS At 3:35 p.m., Mayor Stewart recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 3:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
B. Geotechnical Study Requirements
Recommended Action: Provide direction to the City Manager on key fire recovery items - Geotechnical Requirements.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy and Contract Geologist Phipps presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Stewart explained the rules and procedures for public comment and opened the floor to public comment.
Members of the public provided comments on geotechnical requirements for fire rebuilds.
After the Council heard public comment, the Mayor returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
C. Self-Certification
Recommended Action: Provide direction to the City Manager on key fire recovery items - Self-Certification.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy presented the staff report.
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The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Stewart explained the rules and procedures for public comment and opened the floor to public comment.
Members of the public provided comments on self-certification for fire rebuilds.
After the Council heard public comment, the Mayor returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to schedule the self-certification topic for a regular meeting to consider further exploring a self-certification program.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stewart adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Malibu on September 29, 2025.
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