MINUTES
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 14, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Riggins called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Marianne Riggins; Mayor Pro Tern Bruce Silverstein; and Councilmembers Haylynn Conrad, Doug Stewart and Steve Uluing.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Anne K.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 4:34 p.m., the Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following items listed on the Closed Session agenda:
Personnel Matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
1. Public Employee Appointment
Title: City Manager
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
1. City representative: Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin Unrepresented employee: City Manager
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 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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City Negotiator: Interim City Manager or Interim City Attorney Negotiating Parties: AJS Lumberyard LLC and/or 9308 Civic Center Drive LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
2. Property Known as Malibu Coast Animal Hospital
Location: 23431 Pacific Coast Highway, APN 4458-020-903 City Negotiator: Interim City Manager or Interim City Attorney Negotiating Parties: David Marler
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3 . Property Known as Super Care Drugs Pharmacy
Location: 23661 Pacific Coast Highway, APN 4458-020-903 City Negotiator: Interim City Manager or Interim City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Thomas Park
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
4. Property Known as Malibu Medical Corporation
Location: 23661 Pacific Coast Highway, APN 4458-020-903 City Negotiator: Interim City Manager or Interim City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Lisa Benya
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Riggins called the meeting to order at 5:54 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Mayor Marianne Riggins; Mayor Pro Tern Bruce Silverstein; and Councilmembers Haylynn Conrad, Doug Stewart and Steve Uhring.
ALSO PRESENT: Trevor Rusin, Interim City Attorney; Candace Bond, Interim City Manager; Richard Rojas, Interim Deputy City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Yolanda Bundy, Community Development Director; Susan Duefias, Public Safety Director; Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director; Tyler Eaton, Assistant Community Development Director; Patricia Salazar, Deputy Community Development Director; Brittany Saleaumua, Administrative Assistant; Luis Flores, Senior Management Analyst Parker Davis, Media Technician; and Christina Mufioz, Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Josh Speigel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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Interim City Attorney Rusin reported that the meeting convened at 4:30 p.m., after which time the City Council recessed to a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, 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 July 3, 2025, with the amended agenda posted on July 11, 2025.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein moved to continue Item No. 5.B. to a special meeting.
The Council discussed the motion and directed questions to staff.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Mayor Riggins seconded the motion and moved to amend the motion to reschedule the appeal item as soon as the schedule allowed, no later than September 30, 2025.
The amendment was accepted by the maker.
The amended motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Stewart opposed.
MOTION Councilmember Uhring moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded the motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment on the Consent Calendar.
Darren Graves provided public comment on Item No. 1.B.5.
Mike was not available at the time of the hearing.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Riggins closed public comment.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item Nos. 1.B.5. and 1.B.7. The motion carried unanimously.
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.
2. Approve Warrants
Recommended Action: Allow and approve warrant demand numbers 75886-76109 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. 771 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $3,519,093.39. City of Malibu payroll check number 5509-5512 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $1,011,460.86.
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the March 12, 2025 Special Meeting and March 12, 2025 Adjourned Regular Meeting.
4. Amendment to Agreements to Provide On-Call Publishing, Printing, and Mailing Services
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with CR Print for a six-month extension of the existing agreement; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Totalgraphics for a six-month extension of the existing agreement through January 30, 2026.
6. Malibu Poet Laureate Appointment
Recommended Action: At the recommendation of the Malibu Arts Commission, approve the nomination of Charlotte Ward to serve a two-year term as the Malibu Poet Laureate beginning September 1, 2025.
8. Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Capstone City Planning
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute an Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Capstone City Planning to assist Public Safety staff with the update to the Safety Element of the General Plan.
The following items were pulled from the consent calendar for individual consideration:
5. Professional Services Agreement with Urban Land Institute (ULI) for a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP)
Recommended Action: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) for a Technical Assistance Panel.
Interim Deputy City Manager Rojas presented the staff report.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein moved and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to continue this item to August 11, 2025 Regular Meeting as Old Business.
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The Council discussed the motion.
7. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi, Smith, & Associates for Community Outreach and Engagement Consulting for City Owned Vacant Lots
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi, Smith, and Associates, INC (Tripepi Smith) for community outreach and engagement consulting for city owned vacant lots.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff MOTION Mayor Riggins moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi, Smith, and Associates, INC (Tripepi Smith) for community outreach and engagement consulting for city owned vacant lots.
The Council discussed the motion and directed questions to staff The motion carried 3-2, Councilmember Uhring and Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein opposed.
ITEM 2 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
None.
ITEM 3 COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
Bill Sampson, Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Commission, reported on the June 30, 2025 Special Commission meeting, stating that Kevin Shenkman was elected Chair and Mr. Sampson was elected Vice Chair. Mayor Riggins invited those interested in serving on the Commission to submit applications, as she has yet to appoint a Commissioner.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Commissioner Sampson stated the next commission meeting had not been scheduled yet.
Scott Dittrich, Public Works Commission, discussed the emergency siren project that was no longer being pursued. He requested the City Council revisit the emergency siren project.
Public Safety Director Duerias stated emergency sirens were studied and explained that sirens were intended for outdoor warning, not indoor warnings. She explained that staff was still exploring indoor warning systems.
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review options for emergency alert systems to implement as soon as possible.
Councilmember Conrad recommended exploring a pilot program for outdoor sirens.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Public Works Director DuBoux stated the City had received a Hazard Mitigation Grant for the outdoor warning sirens, but the funding was no longer available.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back a report on alert systems that could be implemented quickly and would alert at least some residents of emergencies.
Interim City Manager Bond discussed 4th of July weekend activities. She discussed Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-25 and the blueprint for rebuilding.
She stated she attended a Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Partner Group meeting.
She discussed the purpose of Firewise communities and encouraged residents to contact Fire Safety liaisons to learn more and schedule individual home hardening assessments. She discussed the $87,000 grant from the Office of Traffic Safety.
She announced Parks and Recreation month in July and Parks and Recreation activities. She encouraged residents to sign up for the City's summer camp programs. She announced the Community Development Department had won the 2025 Award of Excellence for Resilience and Sustainability from the American Planning Association. She encouraged residents to sign up for the rebuild newsletter.
Community Development Director Bundy shared an update on rebuild efforts, including rebuilding statistics, upcoming building code updates, debris removal, Archistar implementation, recovery resources for businesses, and Executive Order N-29-2.
Sergeant Chris Soderlund, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, presented crime statistics for June 2025 and the first half of 2025 and discussed significant incidents. He discussed 4
th of July weekend statistics and reported there were no major incidents.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein, Sergeant Soderlund stated the Beach Team operated from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. He stated the toxicology report was still pending for the Decker Canyon collision.
RECESS At 7:15 p.m., Mayor Riggins recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 7:27 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 4.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Josh Speigel discussed the upcoming fire season and public safety power shutoff Malibu City Council
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(PSPS) events. He requested generators be pre-staged at traffic signals before potential PSPS events.
Bill Sampson, Malibu Township Council, discussed Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SM-MUSD) plans to build a 40-meter swimming pool instead of 50-meter swimming pool at Malibu High School.
Jo Drummond discussed meeting with telecom providers regarding undergrounding in Big Rock. She stated her fire rebuild permit should be approved soon. She discussed an upcoming Planning Commission hearing. She discussed delays to geology approvals for fire rebuilds.
Abe Roy discussed the first Rebuild Task Force meeting. He stated the next meeting would be on August 8, 2026. He discussed the rebuild zone model and Zone Captains' role facilitating communication between property owners and the City.
Lea Johnson deferred time to Scott Dittrich.
Scott Dittrich stated no building permits had been issued for fire rebuilds. He discussed the City's geotechnical consultants and the high cost of geotechnical reports. He recommended hiring permanent geotechnical staff.
Elie Kron discussed his chocolate store in the City and discussed the impact the fires had on local businesses.
Ryan Embree discussed a 2018 Southern California Edison (SCE) meeting regarding the new PSPS program and explained that it was intended to be a temporary program while infrastructure improvements were made. He questioned why the Cuthbert Circuit recently experienced a power outage. He discussed plans for a crosswalk on PCH near Moonshadows, which was recently destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
Hans Laetz discussed plans to build a 40-meter swimming pool instead of 50-meter swimming pool at Malibu High School and encouraged the City and the public to participate in the hearings for the project. He discussed the signal booster antenna at Bluffs Park and expressed concern the signal was not strong enough to support emergency alerts in Western Malibu. He recommended hiring an engineer to determine if the radio signals were strong enough to support Alert FM citywide.
Thomas Spencer discussed Ms. Drummond's comments. He discussed proposed changes to public comment.
Mayor Riggins reminded the speaker that there was an item on the agenda related to public comment procedures.
Mr. Spencer discussed Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein's comments regarding the Malibu City Council
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Fernandez litigation. He discussed the strain on staff from abusive comments and behavior.
Andy Lyon discussed Sheriff Department Beach Team operations and lack of enforcement at Surfrider Beach. He discussed the Rindge Dam removal project.
He stated a property on Puerco Canyon that had added five additional feet to the berm.
Tim Pera, Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority (MRCA), presented the Ranger report for last two months. He discussed a major brush clearance project that had been completed, a homeless encampment that had been removed at Bluffs Park, monitoring new encampments and fire mitigation, and increased patrols at Escondido and Lechuza Beach. He reported on coastal maintenance and the volume of trash removed in the last month. He stated all fire crews and rangers were deployed for the 4th of July weekend.
ITEM 4.B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Uhring discussed traffic lights during PSPS events and plans with Caltrans to maintain the backup batteries. He recommended SCE coordinate with Caltrans on PSPS events. He discussed increased traffic and visitors over the weekend and how that could support local business recovery. He discussed a company that had recently purchased several fire damaged properties in the City.
He discussed how rebuilding and recovery could change the City. He reported staff was still working on the PCH Sewer project. He discussed Malibu Country Estates request to install a guard gate for the neighborhood.
Councilmember Stewart discussed Malibu Country Estates request to install a guard gate for the neighborhood and the request for the City to vacate the streets.
In response to Councilmember Stewart, Public Safety Director Duelias stated the final results from the homeless count should be available by the end of the week.
Councilmember Stewart discussed the impact the City's outreach efforts had on individuals experiencing homelessness. He discussed the importance of having functioning backup batteries for the traffic lights during PSPS events. He discussed the importance of having a 50-meter pool at Malibu High School. He thanked Fire Rebuild Ambassador Roy and the Zone Captains for volunteering. He suggested considering a total development square footage (TDSF) limit for beachfront properties or side setbacks if there were concerns about overdeveloping the beach.
He discussed how Alert FM operated for indoor emergency alerts. He stated he attended a telecom meeting with the Big Rock neighborhood and discussed the challenges to undergrounding. He discussed the importance of undergrounding all overhead lines in the City.
Councilmember Conrad requested more information about the School Facility meetings and the swimming pool. She discussed the maintenance issues at the Malibu City Council
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Surfrider Beach bathrooms. She indicated support for more of a law enforcement presence at Surfrider Beach.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Mayor Riggins stated residents could find their Zone Captain on the rebuild website.
Councilmember Conrad requested a report on the number of city consultants versus full-time employees. She stated she understood the Cuthbert Circuit outage was due to animal interference. She discussed direction at the October 14, 2024 Regular Meeting for staff to bring back more information about two properties in the City that may be for sale. She requested an update on that item. She discussed the fire preparation presentation at the October 14, 2024 Regular Meeting and requested an update on those projects.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Public Safety Director Duelias stated staff had received a list of brush clearance areas and was currently prioritizing the projects. She stated staff would include an update in a future City Manager Update.
She explained that the Malibu Disaster Council was a required body that meets annually. She stated a meeting would be scheduled in late Fall 2025 to review the emergency plan updates. She discussed the membership of the Disaster Council.
She discussed the blue dot program to help identify and locate fire hydrants and beacon box maintenance.
Councilmember Conrad requested additional information about new CEQA laws.
She requested consensus to relocate the staging equipment on the Triangle Lot to the Ioki Lot.
Mayor Riggins recommended requesting additional information from the City Manager on the staging plans.
In response to Mayor Riggins, Interim City Attorney Rusin explained that the Council could not provide direction on this issue tonight because it was not on the agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein stated he also met with representatives from Malibu Country Estates and recommended supporting their objectives. He stated he participated weekly in the lobbyist meetings with California Strategies. He suggested Caltrans could pre-stage generators at traffic signals and pre-stage generators for alternative power during PSPS events. He agreed with the importance of having a 50-meter pool. He indicated support for exploring hiring staff to perform geotechnical reviews. He discussed the berm referenced by Mr.
Lyon. He questioned what work was being performed at the property at the corner of PCH and Malibu Canyon. He questioned why the Ioki Lot was being used for staging. He discussed fire rebuild efforts and results. He recommended Mr.
Spencer participate in-person at future meetings.
Mayor Riggins explained that the Malibu High School pool was designed as a Malibu City Council
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40x50 meter pool and could be divided in multiple ways for various sports and recreation programs. She discussed the challenges with construction of a 50x50 meter pool. She stated she had discussed the issues with the beach bathrooms and other maintenance issues with Supervisor Horvath. She indicated support for exploring hiring staff to perform geotechnical reviews. She stated she participated in the 4th of July parade on Point Dume with Councilmember Conrad. She commended everyone who worked on the parade. She indicated support for considering setting a TDSF limit for beachfront properties. She encouraged everyone considering selling their fire damaged properties to wait and consider if they will rebuild their home.
Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein suggested directing staff to bring back an item to address TDSF on beachfront properties.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back an item to consider initiating amendments to set a TDSF limit for beachfront properties.
ITEM 5 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-002 — An 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 including modifications to the provisions related to Temporary Use Permits and Sign Permits
Recommended Action: 1) After the City Attorney reads the title, adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 526U, approving a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) to modify standards and procedures to stimulate economic recovery for local businesses as a result of impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, including modifications to the provisions related to Temporary Use Permits (TUP) and Sign Permits (SP); 2) After the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 526, approving a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) to modify standards and procedures to stimulate economic recovery for local businesses as a result of impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, including modifications to the provisions related to Temporary Use Permits (TUP) and Sign Permits (SP); and 3) Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 526 for the August 11, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
Principal Planner Eaton presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
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Speakers: Beth Gordie, Bryan Gordon, Rafi Amteby, Ryan Embree, and Anne Komarovsk
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.
Without objection, Mayor Riggins continued Item No. 5.A. to be continued after Item No. 6.A.
B. Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-013 Regarding Coastal Development Permit No. 22-040 — An application to restore a wetland buffer that was disturbed due to unpermitted weed abatement (23855 Civic Center Way, Owner, Civic Center Way LLC; Appellant, Malibu Township Council and Malibu Coalition for Slow Growth, and Civic Center Way LLC)
Recommended Action: Consider Resolution No. 25-40 and Appeal Nos. 24-002 and 24-003, determine if the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and direct staff to return with a resolution matching the Council's decision regarding Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 22-040 to restore a wetland Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) buffer that was disturbed due to unpermitted weed abatement in the Community Commercial (CC) zoning district located at 23855 Civic Center Way (Civic Center Way LLC).
This item was continued to a date uncertain upon approval of the agenda.
ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS
A. School Resource Officer
Recommended Action: 1) Receive an update on providing a School Resource Officer to Malibu campuses; 2) Consider reassigning one of the Special Assignment Deputies to be a School Resource Officer for the 2025-2026 school year; and 3) Provide direction to staff if appropriate.
Public Safety Director Duefias presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Jake Lingo, Jo Drummond, Kevin Keegan, Anne Komarovsk, and Josh Spiegel
Johnny was not available at the time of the hearing.
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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.
MOTION Councilmember Stewart moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a motion to reassign one of the Special Assignment Deputies to be a School Resource Officer for the 2025-2026 school year.
FRIENLY AMENDMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein moved to direct staff to continue to explore private security options.
The maker and the seconder accepted the amendment.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff and Carey Upton, SM-MUSD.
The amended motion carried unanimously.
B. City Council and Commission Meeting Format and Rules of Procedure and Decorum
Recommended Action: 1) Discuss and provide direction to staff on the format of City Council meetings, including the regular meeting time and hybrid format; 2) Discuss and provide direction on Commission, Committee, and Board meetings, including staff resources for the recording of meetings.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein moved, Mayor Riggins seconded a motion to continue Item No. 6.B. to the August 11, 2025 Regular Meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
RECESS At 10:29 p.m., Mayor Riggins recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 10:37 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 5 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
A. Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-002 — An 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 including modifications to the provisions related to Temporary Use Permits and Sign Permits
Recommended Action: 1) After the City Attorney reads the title, adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 526U, approving a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) to modify standards and procedures to stimulate economic recovery for local businesses as a result of impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, including modifications to the provisions related to Temporary Use Permits (TUP) and Sign Permits (SP); 2) After the City Malibu City Council
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Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 526, approving a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) to modify standards and procedures to stimulate economic recovery for local businesses as a result of impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, including modifications to the provisions related to Temporary Use Permits (TUP) and Sign Permits (SP); and 3) Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 526 for the August 11, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Interim City Attorney read the following proposed changes into the record:
• MMC Section 17.68.090(C)(1)(c): delete "unless authorized by the Planning Director"
• Ordinance Section 5: change the expiration from February 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026
• Ordinance Section 3(C) Malibu Municipal Code Section 17.68.090:
o Revise the preamble to read "July 14, 2025 through May 31, 2026" o Revise Subsection (A) "Events with 99 persons or less in attendance at one time (excluding workers)"
o Revise Subsection (B) "Events with 100-250 persons in attendance at one time (excluding workers)"
o Revise Subsection (B)(2): "These events shall be limited to 4 one day events per month per shopping center, and 2 one day events per business per month that is not located in a shopping center" • Ordinance Section 3(C) Malibu Municipal Code Section
17.68.090(B)(1)(a): add "Applications for events held at a shopping center must be applied for by the owner of the shopping center." • Ordinance Section 3(C) Malibu Municipal Code Section 17.68.090(B)(1) add subsection (f): add "Events shall not include illumination unless it complies with Chapter 17.41 (Malibu Dark Sky)"
o add subsection (g): "Events may occur in a common area, but cannot occur in vacant locations, i.e. those not occupied by a currently operating business"
o add subsection (h): "Events must be open to the general public, but a fee may be charged for entrance"
Councilmember Uhring moved, Mayor Riggins second a motion to 1) adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 526U, as amended, approving a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) to modify standards and procedures to stimulate economic recovery for local businesses as a result of impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, including modifications to the provisions related to Temporary Use Permits (T'UP) and Sign Permits (SP); 2) introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 526, as amended, approving a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) to modify standards and procedures to stimulate economic recovery for Malibu City Council
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local businesses as a result of impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, including modifications to the provisions related to Temporary Use Permits (TUP) and Sign Permits (SP); and 3) direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 526 for the August 11, 2025 Regular City Council meeting Interim City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance.
The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Stewart second a motion to hear Item No. 6.D. next and after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS (Continued)
D. Revision of the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program Criteria Recommended Action: Approve the use of the proposed updated criteria for the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program as proposed by the City Council Administration and Finance Subcommittee.
Deputy City Manager Rojas presented the staff report.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Edvardo Del Signore
Anne K declined the opportunity to speak
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 MOTION Mayor Riggins moved, and Councilmember Conrad seconded a motion to approve the use of the proposed updated criteria for the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program as proposed by the City Council Administration and Finance Subcommittee. The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION Mayor Riggins moved, Councilmember Stewart second to hear Item No. 7.A. next and after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
A. Temporary, Year-Round, Day Use Impound Site
Recommended Action: 1) Review the Public Safety Commission's recommendation for a temporary, year-round, day-use impound site; and 2) Provide direction to staff, if appropriate.
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Public Safety Coordinator Flores presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Ryan Embree, and Anne K.
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.
MOTION Councilmember Stewart moved, and Mayor Riggins seconded a motion to further explore staging a temporary, year-round, day-use impound site on the Ioki Parcel and bring back a report.
The Council discussed the item.
The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein abstained.
At 11:29 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein recused himself from Item No. 6.C. and left the dais.
MOTION Councilmember Stewart moved, and Mayor Riggins seconded a motion to hear Item No. 6.C. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried 4-0, Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein absent.
ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS (Continued)
C. Broad, Franklin and Palisades Fire Rebuild Fee Waiver Program Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-29 directing the City Manager to waive certain fees related to the rebuilding of structures that were damaged or destroyed by the Broad, Franklin, and Palisades Fires on property used as a primary residence by the owner and finding the action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Development and Operations Manager Salazar presented the staff report.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Ryan Embree, and Danny Smith
Anne K declined the opportunity to speak.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
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The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff MOTION Mayor Riggins moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-29, as amended to remove the statement that "fees associated with time extension requests pursuant to MMC Section 17.60.020" and add "only city fees are eligible to be waived", directing the City Manager to waive certain fees related to the rebuilding of structures that were damaged or destroyed by the Broad, Franklin, and Palisades Fires on property used as a primary residence by the owner and finding the action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
RECESS At 11:50 p.m., the meeting began experiencing technical difficulties. Mayor Riggins recessed the meeting during troubleshooting. The meeting resumed at 11:54 p.m. once functionality was restored with Councilmember Conrad, Councilmember Stewart, Councilmember Uhring, and Mayor Riggins present.
The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 8 COUNCIL ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Riggins adjourned the meeting at 11:56 p.m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the
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