MINUTES
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 12, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Riggins called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Marianne Riggins; Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Silverstein; and Councilmembers Haylynn Conrad, Doug Stewart and Steve Uhring.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 4:02 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. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) and/or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Number of Potential Cases: (2)
Personnel Matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
1. Public Employee Appointment
Title: Interim City Manager
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
1. City representative: Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin Unrepresented employee: Interim City Manager
Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
1. Property Known as The Malibu Lumber Yard
Location: 3939 Cross Creek Road, APN 4458-020-903
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Cily Negotiator: City Manager or Interim City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: AJS Lumberyard LLC and/or 9308 Civic Center Drive LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Riggins called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Marianne Riggins; Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Silverstein; and Councilmembers Haylynn Conrad, Doug Stewart and Steve Uhring.
ALSO PRESENT: Trevor Rusin, Interim City Attorney; Joseph Toney, Acting City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director; Parker Davis, Media Technician; Christina Muñoz, Deputy City Clerk; Jason Lawrence, Deputy City Clerk; and Tyler Eaton, Principal Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Meril Maye 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, 54957.6, and 54956.8, 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 May 2, 2025, with the amended agenda posted on May 9, 2025.
The meeting began experiencing audio and visual technical difficulties.
RECESS
At 5:57 p.m., Mayor Riggins recessed the meeting until 6:30 p.m. due to technical difficulties. The meeting resumed at 6:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Mayor Riggins moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to approve the agenda and hear Item No. 7.C. next. The motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
Interim City Manager Employment Agreement
Recommended Action: Appoint Ambassador Candace Bond as Interim City Manager, effective May 19, 2025 and authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Interim City Manager Employment Agreement.
Interim City Attorney Rusin 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.
MOTION Councilmember Conrad moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to appoint Ambassador Candace Bond as Interim City Manager, effective May 19, 2025 and authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Interim City Manager Employment Agreement. The motion carried unanimously.
The following items were continued to an Adjourned Regular meeting to be held on May 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m:
ITEM 5 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
C. 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)(Continued from May 8, 2025) Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-17 (Exhibit A) determining the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), denying Appeal No: 24-004 (Exhibit B) and Appeal No. 24-005 (Exhibit C), 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).
ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
A. Previously Discussed Items
None.
B. New Items
1. Waive Further Reading
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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.
Approve Warrants|
Recommended Action: Allow and approve warrant demand numbers 75419-75542 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. 767 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $1,493,948.61. City of Malibu payroll check number 5505 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $673,838.90.
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the February 24, 2025 Regular Meeting.
4. Assembly Bill (AB) 1253 Home Rebuild Fairness and Property Tax Relief Act - SUPPORT
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for Assembly Bill 1253 (Schultz), which would address property tax assessment issues for homeowners rebuilding after the devastating 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles County.
5. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Woodard and Curran Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Woodard and Curran to increase their scope of work to provide a preliminary design report for a new wastewater collection system along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant and to extend the term of the agreement for a period of three years; and 2) Appropriate $271,478 from the General Fund-Unassigned for the preliminary design report.
6. Resolution Extending the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency Regarding the Franklin Fire
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-18, extending the declaration of the existence of a local emergency in response to the Franklin Fire.
Resolution Extending the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency Regarding Conditions on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-19 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.
8. Assembly Bill (AB) 768 Mobilehome parks: rent protections: local rent control. - OPPOSE
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 768 (Farias) which would tighten rent control regulations for mobile home parks.
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Assembly Bill (AB) 470 Telephone corporations: carriers of last resort. - Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 470 (McKinnor) which would allow telecommunications
10. Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc., to increase the compensation to exceed $25,000 as set forth in the Amendment.
ITEM 2 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
None.
ITEM 3 COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
ITEM 4.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEM 4.B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
ITEM 5 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Amendment to Minimum Wage Ordinance - Forgoing the 2025 CPI-W Adjustment and Introduction of Corresponding Ordinance
Recommended Action: 1) After the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 525, amending Section 5.36.040 of the Malibu Municipal Code to forgo the CPI-W-based minimum wage increase scheduled for July 1, 2025, and clarify that the 2026 increase shall reflect only the CPI-W for calendar year 2025, with no retroactive or cumulative increase applied; and 2) Direct staff to schedule second reading of the ordinance for the May 27, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
B. Appeals of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-13 for Coastal Development 7, 2025 City Counci
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.
B. Private Security Options
Recommended Action: 1) Review an option for contracting with a private security Malibu City Council
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firm to provide safety patrols in the neighborhoods affected by the Franklin and Palisades Fires, and 2) Provide direction to staff.
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Financial Report and Mid-Year Budget Amendments
Recommended Action: Receive and file Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Second Quarter Financial Report; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-21 amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 25-22 amending the Authorized Positions for FY 2024-25.
D. Fire Rebuild Ambassador
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-24, establishing the temporary volunteer position of Rebuild Ambassador and setting forth the terms, restrictions, and responsibilities of the Rebuild Ambassador volunteer position.
ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
A. Mid-Year Commission Activity Reports
Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file mid-year activity reports from the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission, Malibu Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Public Safety Commission, and Public Works Commission; and 2) Amend Commission assignments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, if appropriate.
B. Amendment to the Malibu Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning) Modifying Standards and Procedures to Stimulate Economic Recovery for Local Businesses as a result of Impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, Specifically Related to Temporary Use Permits and Sign Permits
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-23 initiating a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to consider changes to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) to stimulate economic recovery for local businesses as a result of impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, specifically related to Temporary Use Permits and Sign Permits; 2) Bypass the Zoning Ordinance Revisions and Code Enforcement Subcommittee (ZORÄCES); and 3) Direct the Planning Commission to schedule a public hearing regarding the same.
ITEM 8 COUNCIL ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:36 p.m., Councilmember Conrad moved and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting to May 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
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Approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Malibu on October 27, 2025.
Marianno Riggin
MARIANNE RIGGINS. Mave
ATTEST:
Keep
KDISEN PETTGOHN, City Clerk