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MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 28, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 4:01 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 Haylynn Conrad, 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 4:01 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
1. 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):
l. 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:
l. Public Employee Appointment
Title: City Manager/Interim City Manager
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
l. City representative: Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin Unrepresented employee: City Manager/Interim City Manager Malibu City Council
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REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 5:37 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 Haylynn Conrad, Bruce Silverstein and Steve Uhring.
ALSO PRESENT: Trevor Rusin, Interim City Attorney; Joseph Toney, Acting City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Kristin Riesgo, Community Services Director; Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director; Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director; Susan Duenas, Public Safety Director; Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director; Parker Davis, Media Technician; Jason Lawrence, Deputy City Clerk; Tracey Rossine, Environmental Programs Manager; and Tyler Eaton, Principal Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chris Wizner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Rusin reported that the meeting convened at 4:01 p.m., after which time the City Council recessed to a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, 54957, and 54957.6, 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_April 18, 2025, with the amended agenda posted on April 25, 2025.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council discussed the order of the agenda.
MOTION Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a motion to approve the agenda and move Item No. 5.B. to the end of the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Uhring suggested adjourning in memory of Bob Morris.
Councilmember Conrad suggested adjourning in memory of Randy ‘Crawdaddy’ Miod.
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The Council discussed its intent to adjourn the meeting to May 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm. to hear Item No. 5.B.
ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Stewart 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 Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. 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 75280-75418 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. 766 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $1,557,316.20. City of Malibu payroll check number 5504 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $547,563.91. 3. Approval of Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the January 27, 2025 Regular Meeting, February 3, 2025 Special Meeting, and February 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
4. After-Action Review of the Franklin and Palisades Fires Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Witt O’Brien’s, LLC to conduct an After-Action Review of the City’s Emergency Operations response to the Franklin and Palisades Fires.
5. Professional Services Agreement with Rec Technologies, Inc. Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Rec Technologies, Inc. (Rec Tech) to provide a recreation software system that tracks and processes program registrations, facility rentals, and payments. 6. Master Facility Use Agreement with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute a two-year Master Facility Use Agreement with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District through September 30, 2027.
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Resolution Extending the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency Regarding the Palisades Fire
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-16, extending the declaration of the existence of a local emergency in response to the Palisades Fire Investment Report for the Month Ending March 3 l, 2025
Recommended Action: Receive the Investment Report for the month ending March 31, 2025.
Confirmation of the Director of Emergencv Services Order Relating to the Palisades Fire Recovery Recommended Action: Confirm the Order of the Director of Emergency Services dated April 25, 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 May 3 1, 2025.
ITEM 2 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
A. Citv Council Reorganization
1. Presentations to Outgoing Mavor
Mayor Pro Tem Riggins presented the outgoing Mayor award to Mayor Stewart Daniell Vicente, Las Virgenes & Topanga Field Deputy for Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, presented a commendation on behalf of Supervisor Horvath.
Remarks bv Outgoing Mayor
He reflected on his term and his service through the Broad Fire, Franklin Fire, and Palisades Fire. He discussed the City’s successes during his term. He discussed how the Woolsey Fire, Broad Fire, Frankline Fire, and Palisades Fire have shaped Malibu. He commended the City’s volunteers for serving during those disasters and commended the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and city staff. He expressed support for Mayor Pro Tem Riggins and Councilmember. He discussed future priorities for the City. He thanked City’s partners including elected officials and partner agencies. He commended staff for their dedicated service during the disasters. He thanked BBK and California Strategies for advising the City.
Election of Mayor
Mayor Stewart opened the floor for public comment. As there were no speakers present, he returned the matter to the table.
Mayor Stewart opened the floor to nominations for Mayor MOTIQN
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Councilmember Silverstein moved, and C0uncilmember Conrad second a motion to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Riggins for Mayor. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
4. Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Riggins opened the floor for public comment. As there were no speakers present, she returned the matter to the table.
Councilmember Stewart moved, and Councilmember Uhring second a motion to nominate Councilmember Silverstein for Mayor Pro Tem. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
5. Administration of Oath of Office to Newly Elected Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem City Clerk Pettijohn administered oaths of office to Mayor Riggins and Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein
6. Remarks by Newly Elected Mayor
Mayor Riggins discussed the importance of rebuilding from the Woolsey Fire, Broad Fire, Franklin Fire, and Palisades Fire. She discussed the importance of building a community people want to live in and building resident serving facilities and resources and establishing a Malibu Unified School District. She encouraged the community to tell the Councilmembers what they needed.
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
Acting City Manager Toney announced General Fund Grant Program applications were due on April 30, 2025. He announced fire rebuild statistics. He announced a Los Angeles County community listening session on emergency alerts. He announced the temporary skatepark would remain open through Labor Day weekend while the permanent skatepark is under construction. He discussed legislation which may impact mobilehome rent control and stated the City was monitoring the legislation and would bring back an item if needed. He stated staff was also working on scheduling a Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission (MPRSC) meeting.
In response to the Council, Public Works Director DuBoux explained the timeline and logistics for the skatepark construction and staging.
Councilmember Conrad requested Council support to record Commission meetings.
Acting City Manager Toney stated staff did not currently have the resources to record all Brown Act meetings.
RECESS
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At 6:23 p.m., Mayor Riggins recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 6:34 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Hub Ferguson discussed AB 768 which would impact local rent control regulations for mobilehome parks. He expressed concern that the City could be unincorporated if it did not have rent controlled units.
Katarina Vinegrad expressed concern regarding AB 768 and requested the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission be reactivated.
Graham Rowe indicated support for Ms. Vinegrad’s comments.
Elizabeth Keegan indicated support for Ms. Vinegrad’s comments. She expressed concern that emails on this topic had not been returned by the City Manager’s Office.
Maria Altobello deferred time to Kevin Shenkman.
Kevin Shenkman discussed the City’s failure to call an MPRSC meeting. He expressed concern that emails on this topic had not been returned by the City Manager’s Office. He requested a date be set for a meeting of the MPRCS. He discussed AB 768.
Suzanne Baker expressed concern regarding AB 768 and the new owners of the Point Dume Club.
Candace Ferguson discussed the important role of the MPRSC.
Tim Davis discussed the loss ofhis family home in the Palisades Fire. He expressed concern regarding delays to rebuild permits due to limited f1re flow in Carbon Mesa. He requested rebuild permits be issued while the fire flow issue is resolved.
Mayor Riggins stated the fire flow issue would be rescheduled as soon as staff had all the necessary information.
Pedro Rodriguez discussed the loss of his home on Carbon Mesa Road and the fire flow issue delaying rebuilding.
Zoe Montaner discussed her run for a position on the Santa Monica College Board of Trustees and her legal filings related to the evaluation of her nomination papers. She announced she is running California State Senate.
Geoffrey Ortiz requested the City schedule a MPRSC meeting as soon as possible.
Chris Wizner honor Randy Moid and requested the City recognize a Surf Legend Malibu City Council
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of the Year award. He requested support for business grants to local businesses.
Dean Wenner discussed the increased workload for the City to support rebuilding and the importance of processing permits quickly. He indicated support for the Rebuild Ambassador and self-certification.
Norm Haynie discussed water tanks and suggested the City approve water tanks up to 25,000 gallons for properties that have municipal water but do not meet fire flow requirements.
Janet Levine expressed opposition to AB 768. She expressed concern that emails and calls on this topic had not been returned by the City Manager’s Office. She expressed concern that signage on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) announcing the road was closed was driving traffic away from businesses at Cross Creek.
Rob Blackman expressed concern that AB 768 could be adopted before the MPRSC held a meeting.
Phil Erlanger was not available at the time of the hearing.
Lonnie Galate indicated support for comments regarding mobilehome park issues.
Debbie Sabag expressed opposition to AB 768.
Alicia Peak discussed delays to MPRSC causing extensive public comment and the importance of responding to these issues. She inquired how the city could increase staffing resources to support emergencies and normal functions. She recommended limiting parking at Bluffs Park to two-hour parking during weekdays to limit impacts from construction vehicles. She requested Parks and Recreation Commission meetings be recorded. She suggested investigating ways that ocean water could be used to fight fires.
Josh Spiegel discussed staffing. He commended Public Safety Coordinator Luis Flores for his service to the City. He suggested purchasing a City Manager house to attract and help retain a new City Manager.
Lynn Dornhelm discussed fire response in past decades compared to recent fires.
She expressed concern that fire rebuilds could be delayed due to fire flow issues.
Dru Ann Jacobson discussed the importance of holding an MPRSC meeting, Roman James, Roman James Design Build, discussed his company’s research into fireproof building materials.
Glider Lyon deferred time to Andy Lyon.
Andy Lyon expressed concern that there had been plans for the temporary skatepark ITEM 4.B.
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to CIOS6 during construction ofthe pennanent skatepark. He expressed concern that the item was not properly noticed for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Yvonne Green discussed local businesses that have closed in the last week and the impacts of the PCH closures on local businesses. She requested the Council adopt an emergency eviction moratorium for commercial properties.
Rafi Anteby thanked the Council for taking action to support small businesses. He suggested using geo-fencing to notify individuals that nearby local businesses are open.
Scott Dittrich congratulated Mayor Riggins and thanked Councilmember Stewart.
Bill Sampson discussed a meeting at the Point Dume Club Mobilehome Park that he was unable to attend. He indicated support for Mr. Lyon’s comments regarding the skatepark. He discussed his service on previous city Commissions and his appointment to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission. He requested the City administer the oaths of office to the newly appointed Commissioners.
Philip Erlanger discussed fire flow in Carbon Mesa and rebuilding.
Mayor Riggins recognized a late speaker slip from Howard Rudzki.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein objected to recognizing speakers who did not follow the rules of procedure and submit their speaker slips on time.
Howard Rudzki explained that he inadvertently submitted a speaker slip for the wrong item. He congratulated Mayor Riggins and thanked Councilmember Stewart.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Uhring stated he attended the Point Dume Mobile Home Club meeting and discussed the importance of supporting the mobilehome park residents. He stated the fire flow item had been delayed at the Fire Department’s request. He discussed the request for a commercial eviction moratorium.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Interim City Attomey stated it did not appear the City had the power to implement a commercial eviction moratorium.
Councilmember Conrad stated she would do everything she could to support the Mobilehome Park residents. She recommended sharing the letter from Chief Marrone regarding the fire flow issue. She indicated support for surf legend of the year award. She requested Commission meetings be recorded. She requested consensus to bring back an item to require applicants, except for less than 50% remodels, to meet with the neighbors before an application was brought to the Malibu City Council
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Planning Commission or City Council on appeal.
Councilmember Silverstein indicated support for bringing back an item on the surf legend award, for a discussion regarding recording meetings, and a discussion on requiring applicants meetings with neighbors.
Councilmember Stewart recommended staff take the surf legend of the year award to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back items on: l) the Surf Legend ofthe Year award; 2) recording Commission meetings; and 3) requiring applicants, except for less than 50% remodels, to meet with the neighbors before an application was brought to the Planning Commission or City Council on appeal.
Councilmember Conrad requested consensus to bring back item on technology to improve permitting process at the May 27, 2025 meeting.
Councilmember Silverstein stated the technology item needed to be further discussed at a work session before final action could be taken.
In response to Mayor Riggins, Acting City Manager Toney stated staff had been looking into a land management system as part of the strategic work plan. He explained that the implementation of that kind of system is multi-year proj ect.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Acting City Manager Toney explained that there were permit requirements for special events at businesses. He explained that the temporary skate park would remain open through Labor Day while the permanent skate park construction continued. He stated he would bring back a more complete timeline for the permanent skate park proj ect.
In response to Councilmember Uhring, Acting City Manager Toney stated he would confer with staff to determine a date for the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission meeting. He apologized if there were any communications he had not responded to.
Councilmember Stewart stated he spoke with Supervisor Horvath’s staff regarding an eviction moratorium and understood that the City could not adopt an eviction moratorium for commercial properties. He requested an update from the fire department on the water tank and fire flow issue.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back an update on the fire flow issues at the May 8, 2025 meeting.
Councilmember Stewart indicated support for limiting parking time at Bluffs Park.
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Interim City Attorney Rusin stated it would likely require a Coastal Development Permit (CDP), but staff could look into it.
Councilmember Stewart stated he discussed AB 768 with Calstrat lobbyists and amendments would likely be needed to clarify the bill. He apologized for delays with the MPRSC.
Councilmember Stewart requested support to bring back a letter to support adjustments to tax assessed value for 10% rebuild. He stated this request came from Tax Assessor Prang. He discussed a request to place a dolphin statue in memorial of everyone who passed on PCH at Zuma Beach. He requested support to send a letter to Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back an item to send a letter of support to Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors for installation of a dolphin statue.
Councilmember Stewart requested an update on the ordinance to relax temporary use permit and other permit requirements to support small businesses.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back an item to send a letter of support to support adjustments to tax assessed value for 10% rebuild.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein requested support to identifying all the individuals and organizations who supported the community during the Palisades Fire and recognize them at a future meeting.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back an item to recognize those who supported the community during the Palisades Fire.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein requested the skate park not be closed after Labor Day without first bringing that matter back to the Council. He stated he is hearing conflicting reports about whether the private construction near the permanent skate park is impacting the project. He stated timed parking signs would likely require a CDP.
Acting City Manager Toney stated temporary restrictions would be posted as part ofthe permanent skate park.
Acting City Attorney Rusin stated permanently changing access does require a CDP.
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discussed the administrative burden of holding Brown Act meetings for the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission, but also the importance of swearing in the new Commissioners. He discussed AB 768. He discussed the flre flow issue and the changes to the MMC and LCP to support water tank permitting for fire rebuilds. He recommended the City propose a solution to the Fire Department.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back an item at the May 8, 2025 meeting to consider forming an Ad Hoc Committee to address the tire flow issue or to direct this work to the Palisades Fire Ad Hoc Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein indicated support for honoring Randy Miod with the Surf Legend of the Year award. He discussed legal mechanisms to continue allowing the subleasing of mobilehomes. He recommended staff look into the placement of the PCH closure sign. He explained his objection to recognizing a late speaker slip and the importance of following the rules for everyone.
Mayor Riggins requested regular updates on the skatepark construction. She stated she was still looking for a member to appoint to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission.
In response to Mayor Riggins, City Clerk Pettijohn confirmed the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commissioners could be sworn into office without a meeting of the Council and the body could meet with only four members.
Mayor Riggins encouraged the residents to contact Assemblymember Irwin regarding any items being considered by the Assembly. She encouraged residents to submit their rebuild applications early and not wait for the fire flow issue to be fully resolved.
ITEM 5 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Updated Developer Fee Program for the Benefit ofthe Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County Recommended Action: 1) Conduct the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-15, adopting the updated developer fee for the benefit of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District) and rescinding Resolution No. 24-12.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy presented the staff report.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
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Councilmember Steawrt moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-15, adopting the updated developer fee for the benefit of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District) and rescinding Resolution No. 24-12. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Silverstein moved and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to continue Item No. 6A. to the May l2, 2025 Regular meeting.
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.
This item was continued to the May l2, 2025 Regular meeting.
School Resource Officer
Recommended Action: 1) Receive a report on how a School Resource Officer could be provided to Malibu campuses; and 2) Provide direction to staff if appropriate.
Public Safety Director Duenas presented the staff report.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Dane Skophammer, Jake Lingo, Kevin Keegan (Josh Spiegel, Alicia Peak, Wade Major, and Denise Peak deferred time), Howard Rudzki, and Jo Drummond As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff, Sergeant Velek, Mr. Keegan, and Mr. Lingo.
Councilmember Conrad left the dais at 9:23 p.m.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Conrad returned to the dais at 9:24 p.m.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff and Sergeant Velek.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein moved, and Mayor Stewart seconded a motion to direct staff to worm with the Sheriff‘s Department to reassign a deputy as a School RECESS
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Resource Officer as soon as possible and continue exploring private security options. The motion carried unanimously.
At 9:37 p.m., Mayor Riggins recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 9:49 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Riggins moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to hear Item No. 7.A. next. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Proposed Mike Treinen Public Safety Award
Recommended Action: 1) Review a recommendation by the Public Safety Commission to establish an annual Mike Treinen Public Safety Award; and 2) Provide direction to staff if appropriate Public Safety Director Dueflas presented the staff report.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Stewart moved, and Mayor Riggins seconded a motion to establish an annual Mike Treinen Public Safety Award. The motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS (Continued)
C. Fire Rebuild Manager
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff on a potential position to support Fire Rebuild efforts, titled Fire Rebuild Manager or similar.
Acting City Manager Toney presented the staff report.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Arno Koch, John Cadarette, Deirdre Roney, Darren Graves, Wade Major, Abe Roy, Danny Smith, Lea Johnson, Jo Drummond, Patty Philips, Luis Tena, Scott Dittrich, Janet Fulk (Peter Monge deferred time), Colin Drummond, Jimmy Petulla Sam Hall Kaplan was not present at the time of the hearing.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
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Councilmember Silverstein moved to bring back a resolution at the May l2, 2025 meeting to approve a Fire Rebuild Community Ambassador position or program with parameters described in the resolution.
The Council discussed the motion.
Councilmember Conrad seconded the motion.
The Council discussed the motion and directed questions to staff and Mr. Roy.
The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Stewart moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein seconded a motion to hear Item No. 6.D. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
Formation of the Sewer Ad Hoc Committee
Recommended Action: 1) Create an Ad Hoc Committee to provide input and feedback to staff on plans for a potential sewer system; and 2) Appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the Sewer Ad Hoc Committee.
Acting City Manager Toney presented the staff report.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Darren Graves
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Uhring moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to establish the Sewer Ad Hoc Committee and appoint Councilmember Uhring and Councilmember Conrad.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Uhring withdrew his motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to establish the Sewer Ad Hoc Committee and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Riggins and Councilmember Uhring.
The motion carried unanimously.
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t0 hear Item No. 6.E. after 10:30 pm. The motion carried unanimously.
Provide Direction on Potential Self-Certification Program Recommended Action: Take action to either decline or direct staff to further explore a self-certification program.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Wade Major, Darren Graves, Jo Drummond, Scott Dittrich, Colin Drummond, Lester Tobias John Cadarette, Deirdre Roney, and Sam Hall Kaplan were not present at the time of the hearing.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a motion direct the Environmental Sustainability Director to further explore a self- certification program with the Fire Rebuild Ambassador. The motion carried 3-2, Councilmember Stewart and Mayor Riggins opposed.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a motion to hear Item No. 6.F. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program Recommended Action: 1) Approve the establishment of the City of Malibu Small Business Micro Grant Stabilization Program; 2) Authorize an initial grant funding pool of $300,000; 3) Authorize bypassing the Administration and Finance Subcommittee review and appropriate $300,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Reserve to Account Number 100—7001-5930-004 (Community Grants — Small Business Micro Stabilization); and 4) Authorize Administration & Finance Subcommittee to review and award successful applicants.
Acting City Manager Toney presented the staff report.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Barbara Bruderlin, Mikke Pierson, Yvonne Green, Alison Bunce, Barbara Gentile MOTION
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Scott Dittrich was not present at the time of the hearing.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Councilmember Uhring moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to: 1) approve the establishment of the City of Malibu Small Business Micro Grant Stabilization Program for applicants who can demonstrate a public benefit; 2) authorize an initial grant funding pool of $300,000; 3) authorize bypassing the Administration and Finance Subcommittee review and appropriate $300,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Reserve to Account Number 100-7001-5930~004 (Community Grants — Small Business Micro Stabilization); and 4) authorize the Administration & Finance Subcommittee to review and award successful applicants after a report to the City Council.
The Council discussed the item.
The motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Silverstein opposed.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a motion to hear Item No. 7.C. next. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to hear Item No. 7.C. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
C. Options for Addressing Debris Hazards on Properties Significantly Damaged or Destroyed bv the Palisades Fire (Continued from April 28, 2025 Regular Meeting) Recommended Action: Receive and flle report and provide direction to staff regarding the City's preferred approach to addressing unresponsive owners of properties that contain structures that were substantially damaged or destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a MOTION
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motion to direct staff to work with Los Angeles County on debris removal. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to hear Item No. 8A. next. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a motion to hear Item No. 8.A. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate(s) for the 2025 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly Recommended Action: Designate the City’s voting delegate and alternate voting delegate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2025 Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly scheduled for May 1—2, 2025 in Palm Desert.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Riggins retumed the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Silverstein moved, and Mayor Stewart seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Riggins as the voting delegate. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Stewart moved, and Mayor Riggins seconded a motion to hear Item No. 7.B. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein opposed.
NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
Use of Trancas Canyon Park for Soccer and Ball Field Games and Review of Settlement Agreement Provisions Recommended Action: Receive and file this report and provide direction to staff on whether to initiate discussions with MTC regarding a potential amendment to the Settlement Agreement that would allow for organized games or league play at Trancas Canyon Park.
Interim City Attorney Rusin presented the staff report.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Alicia Peak was not present at the time of the hearing.
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As there were‘nO other speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter t0 the table fOr discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Conrad moved, and Mayor Stewart seconded a motion to direct the City Attorney to engage the Malibu Township Council in negotiation to consider amending the settlement agreement to allow the permitting of league play at Trancas Park. The motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Appeals of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-021 regarding Coastal Development Permit No. 23—019 and Site Plan Review No. 23— 024 — An application to construct a new single-family residence, second unit and associated development (30053 Harvester Road, Owner, Steven Kent; Appellants, Dawn N. Ericson, Paul E Philipson, and Andrea Slosberg-Philipson) Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-17 determining the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), denying Appeal No. 24-004 and Appeal No. 24-005, and approving Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 23-019 to construct a new 4,270 square foot, two- story, single-family residence with a 970 square foot basement plus a 750 square foot attached three-car garage, 900 square foot detached second unit, 500 square foot detached garage, 432 square foot detached yoga studio, swimming pool, grading, landscaping, hardscape, and onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS); including Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 23-024 to construct the residence in excess of 18 feet in height, up to 24 feet for a flat roof, located in the Rural Residential, Two-Acre (RR-2) zoning district at 30053 Harvester Road (Kent).
This item was continued to the May 8, 2025 Adjourned Regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:20 a.m. on April 29, 2025, Mayor Riggins adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and adjourned in memory ofBob Morris and Randy ‘Crawdaddy’ Miod.
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