MINUTES
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29, 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 Uhring.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Arme K.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 4:32 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 Goverment Code section 54956.9
Number of potential cases: (3)
REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Riggins called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m.
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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; Richard Rojas, Deputy City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Yolanda Bundy, Community Development Director; Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director; Parker Davis, Media Technician; Jason Lawrence, Deputy City Clerk; Austin Anderson, Senior Management Analyst; Nicholas Sanchez. Management Analyst; Tyler Eaton, Assistant Community Development Director; and Luis Flores, Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Riggins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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 Sections 54957, 54957.6, 54956.9, 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 September 19, 2025, with the amended agenda posted on September 26, 2025.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein moved, and Mayor Riggins seconded a motion to approve the agenda, hearing Item No. 2.B. before Item No. 2.A. and removing Item No. 2.C. and directing staff to bring an item to discuss the Fire Rebuild Ambassador role. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment on the Consent Calendar.
Speaker: Jim Rogers
City Clerk Pettijohn clarified that this was the public comment period for items on the Consent Calendar.
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As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
Item Nos. 1.B.7., 1.B.8., 1.B.9., and 1.B .12. were pulled by the Council.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item Nos. 1.B.7., 1.B.8., 1.B.9., and
1.B.12. 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 76551-76725 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. 775 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $ 1,822,563.32. City of Malibu payroll check number 5521-5522 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $ 900,722.76.
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the April 24, 2025 Special Meeting Work Session and April 24, 2025 Special Meeting.
4. Resolution Extending the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency Regarding the Franklin Fire
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-46, extending the declaration of the existence of a local emergency in response to the Franklin Fire.
5. Resolution Extending the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency Regarding Conditions on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-47 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.
6. Resolution Extending the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency Regarding the Palisades Fire
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-48, extending the declaration of the existence of a local emergency in response to the Palisades Fire.
10. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn and Malibu City Council
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Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) for engineering services in response to the Palisades Fire increasing compensation in the amount of $486,550 for a new total not to exceed $736,550.
11. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services under the City's Annual Street Sweeping Services, to increase the contract amount to increase the frequency of sweeping PCH from bi-weekly to weekly, increase the compensation schedule allowing maximum of 5% annual Consumer Price Index (CPI), and extend the term of the agreement to expire October 1, 2028.
13. Amending Agreements Related to Wildfire Disaster Response and Recovery
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to amend all approved agreements related to wildfire disaster response and recovery, as necessary, to ensure eligibility for reimbursement from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or any other governmental agency.
The following items were pulled from the consent calendar for individual consideration:
7. Formation of Camping Ad Hoc Committee
Recommended Action: Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council consisting of Mayor Marianne Riggins and Mayor Pro Tern Bruce Silverstein to work with Staff and the City Attorney to analyze issues related to the City's camping ordinance, work with LASD regarding camping issues, and bring back a report and any recommendations regarding suggested changes to the City's camping ordinance.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff MOTION Councilmember Uhring moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to appoint an Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council consisting of Mayor Marianne Riggins and Mayor Pro Tern Bruce Silverstein to work with Staff and the City Attorney to analyze issues related to the City's camping ordinance, work with LASD regarding camping issues, and bring back a report and any recommendations regarding suggested changes to the City's camping ordinance. The motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Pettijohn stated that a speaker had submitted a speaker slip for Item No. 1.B.4. that was overlooked by staff.
Mayor Riggins reopened the floor to public comment on Item No. 1.B.4.
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Speaker: Jeff Follet (Nancy Sanders deferred time to Jeff Follet) As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion. The Council determined it would reopen Item No. 1.B.4. for discussion.
8. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (Interwest) to increase the total agreement compensation from $260,000 to $762,695.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION
MOTION
Councilmember Conrad moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (Interwest) to increase the total agreement compensation from $260,000 to $762,695. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Resolution Extending the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency Regarding the Franklin Fire
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-46, extending the declaration of the existence of a local emergency in response to the Franklin Fire.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff Councilmember Stewart moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-46, extending the declaration of the existence of a local emergency in response to the Franklin Fire. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Issuance Report: Emergency Coastal Development Permits Recommended Action: Receive and file the report of emergency coastal development permits (ECDPs) that were issued since the last report provided on April 26, 2021.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
Mayor Riggins received and filed the report without objection.
12. Resolution Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency and Initiating a Program for Reducing the Risk of Fires Associated with Individuals Engaged in Unpermitted Camping
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-49 declaring the existence of a local emergency and initiating a program for reducing the risk of fires associated with individuals engaged in unpermitted camping.
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The Council discussed the item.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution No. 25-49, as amended to add Section 2(4) "City staff is directed to work with LASD to remove all individuals engaged in unpermitted camping in any and all areas designated as VHFHZ in Malibu. If necessary to accomplish this object, such individuals should be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent permissible by law", declaring the existence of a local emergency and initiating a program for reducing the risk of fires associated with individuals engaged in unpermitted camping.
The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
A. Waterworks District No. 29 Infrastructure Project Updates Caroline Hernandez and Bill Johnson, Waterworks District No. 29, presented an update on water infrastructure improvements and planned projects to improve resiliency.
B. Zuma Beach Triathlon Donation to Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Michael Epstein, Zuma Beach Triathlon, presented the donation to Kasey Ernst, Boys and Girls Club of Malibu.
C. Presentation of Commendation to Abe Roy in Recognition of his Service as Fire Rebuild Ambassador
This item was removed from the agenda upon approval of the agenda ITEM 3 COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
Deputy City Manager Rojas discussed the start of the 2025-26 academic year and the next steps in the school separation process. He reported Interim City Manager Bond attended the Malibu High School new building ribbon cutting with Mayor Riggins, Councilmember Stewart, and Councilmember Conrad. He stated he attended a meeting with Mayor Riggins, Councilmember Conrad, Community Development Director Bundy, Interim City Manager Bond, and the Rebuild Taskforce Zone Captains. He discussed the September 9, 2025, Coastal Engineers and Geotechnical Guidelines Technical Meeting on fire rebuild requirements. He announced the permit had been approved for construction of the Malibu Community Labor Exchange building. He thanked residents for participating in the beach cleanup event. He discussed the Sheriff's Department DUI and driver's license checkpoint on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) last week. He announced the City held an Everbridge emergency notification test for National Emergency Preparedness Month. He encouraged the public to attend the Southern California Malibu City Council
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Edison Public Safety Power Shutoff meeting on September 30, 2025. He encouraged the public to contact the Fire Safety Liaisons for more information about firewise communities or free home ignition zone assessments. He provided updates on the PCH signal synchronization project, the PCH quick-build roundabouts project, and the permanent skate park construction. He announced upcoming youth and senior programming.
Sergeant Chris Soderlund, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, introduced Lieutenant Bradley Feder.
Lieutenant Feder discussed preparations for fire season and plans for the Sheriffs Department response.
The Council directed questions to Lieutenant Feder and Captain Dustin Carr.
Sergeant Soderlund discussed response to fires and strategies for future incidents.
He discussed significant incidents from the last two weeks.
RECESS At 7:39 p.m., Mayor Riggins recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 7:55 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 4.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Norm Haynie discussed Water District No. 29's presentation and situations where the district has required applicants to install infrastructure equipment for new development.
Heba Rasllani deferred time to Brian Z.
Brian Z. discussed the PCH quick build roundabouts and expressed concern about the design of the project and the length of the two-year pilot program. He requested more public communication on this project.
Art Kelly expressed concern regarding the design of the PCH quick build roundabouts and suggested they may bottleneck a future evacuation.
Catherine Brichman discussed an overturned crane at 31438 Broad Beach Road.
Arnold Pernstein discussed September 25, 2025 meeting discussing rebuild policies and limitation on bulk when calculating the additional 10% for fire rebuilds.
Andrew Waymen deferred time to Abe Roy.
Fredda Ellism deferred time to Abe Roy.
John Cadaretti deferred time to Abe Roy.
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Cassamara Riera deferred time to Abe Roy.
Alex Pitschka deferred time to Abe Roy.
Peter Monge deferred time to Abe Roy.
Janet Fulk deferred time to Abe Roy.
Terry Davis deferred time to Abe Roy.
Luis Tena deferred time to Abe Roy.
Lea Johnson deferred time to Abe Roy.
Abe Roy read his resignation letter for the Fire Rebuild Ambassador position.
Nora Cohen deferred time to Jo Drummond.
Rosemarie Ihd deferred time to Jo Drummond.
Jeff Green deferred time to Jo Drummond.
Julie Masterson deferred time to Jo Drummond.
Jo Drummond discussed issues raised by Mr. Roy. She discussed challenges to the fire rebuild permitting process, including geotechnical requirements and the high cost of studies. She discussed Mr. Roy's meeting with City of Los Angeles Building Safety staff and City of Los Angeles rebuild permit statistics. She expressed support for extending the Fire Rebuild Ambassador's term.
Jeff Follet stated he intended to speak on Item No. 6.A.
Paul Dougherty was not present at the time of the hearing.
Jodie Webber discussed an overturned crane next to her house and the public safety impacts of this equipment malfunction. She discussed previous safety hazards and violations at the property.
Scott Dittrich discussed the two rebuild permits issued in ten months and challenges to the fire rebuild permit process.
Michel Shane discussed the empty chair campaign acknowledging loss of life on PCH and encouraging safe driving. He stated the Office of Traffic Safety is running the campaign in conjunction with World Remembrance Day.
Patty Philips thanked Council for Covered6 safety patrols in the fire damaged area.
She announced a community event at Duke's Malibu restaurant. She discussed Mr.
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Roy's Fire Rebuild Ambassador role and his contributions in that role.
Joshua Klein read letter regarding the overturned crane incident. He expressed concern about the construction site.
Jimmy Petulla deferred time to Salwa Wahba.
Salwa Wahba discussed challenges to the fire rebuild permitting process. She discussed delays to streamlining and improving the process. She discussed the meetings scheduled to discuss the fire rebuild policies and delays to their approval.
She discussed the importance of being flexible when reviewing and approving fire rebuild permits.
Jeremiah Jilk deferred time to Eric Smith.
Fred Gaines deferred time to Eric Smith.
Eric Smith, Jilk Construction 31483 Broad Beach Road, expressed opposition to the request from neighbors to issue a stop work notice for the project at 31483 Broad Beach Road. He discussed crane incident and report there were no injuries and the site had been cleaned up.
Jeremiah Jilk, Jilk Construction, discussed his company's work and safety record.
Kevin Keegan, Malibu Rebuild Task Force, thanked Mr. Roy for his service as the Fire Rebuild Ambassador. He discussed challenges to the fire rebuild permitting process and recommended relaxing the build code approval process and streamlining the geotechnical approval process.
Doug Masterson deferred time to Colin Drummond.
Colin Drummond stated the Fire Rebuild Ambassador position was eliminated without a reason and questioned why Mr. Roy would be removed.
Wade Major discussed lack of trust of the city from residents who need to rebuild and recommend the City do more public outreach.
Rosemary Sampson expressed concerns about the 31483 Broad Beach Road construction site.
Diane Moss was not available at the time of the hearing.
Lloyd Ahern declined the opportunity to speak.
Beatrix Zilinskas expressed support for Mr. Roy. She discussed her experience as Woolsey Fire rebuild permit applicant. She discussed Mr. Roy's Fire Rebuild Ambassador role and his contributions to the community.
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Arno Koch discussed Mr. Roy's Fire Rebuild Ambassador role and his contributions to the community. He stated Mr. Roy and the Zone Captains would continue to support fire rebuilding where possible.
Jim Rogers discussed his fire rebuild permit application and challenges he experienced in the permitting process.
Darren discussed his fire rebuild applications and confusion regarding geotechnical requirements.
Sofi Gen Jack was not present at the time of the hearing.
ITEM 4.B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Riggins explained she discussed the commendation for Mr. Roy with the Interim City Manager and had not discussed it with any Councilmembers. She discussed the 90-day term for the Fire Rebuild Ambassador position and explained that she requested a commendation to recognize this term of service. She discussed public outreach continuing at the Zone Captain level instead of having one point of contact for the community. She stated the City was still working on clarifying and improving rebuild permitting process. She stated the City need more information on what is delaying projects that had planning approvals from moving into the building plan check process. She expressed concern that people are afraid to come into City Hall for services.
Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein thanked Mr. Roy for his service. He discussed the original conception and appointment of the Fire Rebuild Ambassador and his opposition to the three-month term. He explained that the position was meant to be reviewed by the City Council before the term expired. He discussed the public's fear of retribution from City staff or consultants and stated if there were any incidents of retribution there should be zero tolerance. He proposed bringing the geotechnical reviews in-house.
Councilmember Uhring stated he understood staff intended to continue working with the Zone Captains and holding workshops to continue soliciting public feedback and sharing information about rebuilding.
Councilmember Conrad expressed frustration that the City was not doing more to protect residents. She discussed people experiencing homelessness in the City, the overturned crane incident, the loss of the Fire Rebuild Ambassador position, the fact that only two fire rebuild permits had been issued, and residents' fear of City Hall. She stated that she felt she had failed the residents. She requested the implementation of six items to improve the fire rebuild process: 1. streamline administrative procedures, 2. strengthen in-house plan check engineering, 3. assign a City champion for rebuilders, 4. implement a standardized checklist and Archistar, 5. provide all corrections in one review, and 6. collaborate with the City Malibu City Council
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of Los Angeles Building Safety staff.
Councilmember Stewart discussed the tragic crash on Friday night on PCH. He discussed the overturned crane on Broad Beach and previous violations at the property. He discussed the importance of serving both the fire damaged portion of the City and the undamaged portion of the City. He discussed vacancies in the Building Safety Division and limited staff resources requiring the use of consultants. He discussed flood potential in Serra Creek and recommended preparing for an emergency. He discussed the Council's Palisades Fire Ad Hoc Committee. He discussed delays to applicants entering the building plan check phase. He thanked Mr. Roy for his service. He discussed the importance of moving the rebuild process forward as quickly as possible.
In response to Councilmember Uhring, Mr. Smith confirmed that workers for the project parked on Broad Beach Road.
Councilmember Uhring recommended having employees park off Broad Beach Road to lessen the traffic and access impacts of construction.
RECESS At 9:42 p.m., Mayor Riggins recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 9:58 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ITEM 5 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-38 Regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 22-004 — An application for a conditional use permit to allow for an emergency communication facility to serve the Los Angeles County Sheriffs substation located at the Santa Monica Community College site (23525 Civic Center Way, APN 4458-022-906; County of Los Angeles; Appellants, Malibu Township Council)
Recommended Action: Continue the item to a date uncertain This item was continued upon approval of the agenda.
ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS
A. Civic Center Water Treatment Facility Phase 2 Update Recommended Action: Receive an update on the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility (CCWTF) Phase 2 project.
Public Works Director DuBoux presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
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Speakers: Jeff Follet (Alex Bridgeman deferred time to Jeff Follet), Jo Drummond, Ryan, 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.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Council directed staff to review language change proposed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding trigger for Phase 3 of the project.
Mayor Riggins received and filed the report without objection.
MOTION Councilmember Uhring moved, Councilmember Stewart second a motion to hear Item No. 6.C. next and after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
C. Rebuild Policies to Facilitate the Rebuilding of Structures Damaged or Destroyed by Natural Disasters
Recommended Action: Approve Rebuild Policies -- LCP and Zoning Code Interpretation (LCP Interpretation Number 24 and Zoning Code Interpretation Number 15) to facilitate the rebuild of structures destroyed by natural disasters Assistant Community Development Director Eaton presented the staff report.
The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Marissa Coughlan, Janelle Lau, Carmel McFaydenm Jennifer Hoppel, Carl Randall, Arnold Bernstein, Danny, and Darrens
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 and Ms. Lau.
MOTION Councilmember Stewart moved, and Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein second to: 1) approve Rebuild Policies — LCP and Zoning Code Interpretation, except for Issue No. 10, and 2) directed staff to bring back revised language for Issue No. 10 next meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
The Council discussed continuing the meeting
CONSENSUS
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By consensus, the Council directed staff to schedule the remaining issue for Item No. 7.C. and Item No. 7.B. to be heard after 6:30 p.m., but before Item No. 4.A. at the October 13, 2025 Regular Meeting.
B. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Deferred General Fund Grants
Recommended Action: Review recommendation by the Administration and Finance Subcommittee concerning deferred applications of the General Fund Grant Program and provide direction regarding the deferred grant requests.
This item was continued to the October 13, 2025 Regular Meeting.
ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 8 COUNCIL ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Riggins adjourned the meeting at 11:48 p.m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Malibu on June 8, 2026.
BRUCE SILV RSTEIN, Mayor