MINUTES
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9,2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Riggins called the meeting to order at 4:00 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: 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 — Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
1. Case Name: City's Petition to Form Malibu USD from Territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu USD
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: (3)
REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Riggins called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
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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; Rob DuBoux, Interim City Manager; Christopher Smith, Assistant City Manager; Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk; Kristin Riesgo, Community Services Director; Yolanda Bundy, Community Development Director; Susan Duefias, Public Safety Director; Tatiana Holden, Interim Public Works Director; Monica Castillo, Deputy City Attorney; Parker Davis, Media Technician; Cynthia Alba, Senior Management Analyst; Greg Kajszo, Assistant to the City Manager; Nico Sanchez, Management Analyst; Christina Muiioz, Deputy City Clerk; Jason Lawrence, Deputy City Clerk; and Tyler Eaton, Assistant Community Development Director.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Riggins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Rusin reported that the meeting convened at 4:00 p.m., after which time the City Council recessed to a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, with all Councilmembers present. He stated the Council discussed the items on the Closed Session agenda. He reported Councilmember Conrad recused herself from one item for conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, due to location of her home. He reported that by a vote of 5-0, the Council provided direction to initiate an action, and that action, the defendants, and other particulars shall, once formally commenced, be disclosed to any person upon inquiry unless to do so would jeopardize the City's ability to effectuate service on one of the unserved parties or to do so would jeopardize the City's ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations to its advantage.
He stated no other reportable action was taken.
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Pettijohn reported that the agenda for the meeting was properly posted on January 30, 2026, with the amended agenda posted on February 6, 2026.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council discussed reordering the agenda.
MOTION Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein moved, and Mayor Riggins seconded a motion to approve the agenda, hearing Item No. 2.A. before the Consent Calendar and Item No. 5.A. before Item No. 4.A. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of City Tile to Chris Frost for his service on the Public Safety Malibu City Council
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Councilmember Stewart presented the City Tile to Chris Frost in recognition of his service on the Public Safety Commission.
Mr. Frost discussed his years of service and thanked the Council for the recognition.
ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR
Public comments: none.
Item No. 1.B.4 was pulled by the Council.
MOTION Councilmember Stewart moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item No. 1.B.4. 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 77869-77976 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. 783 in the amount of the warrant appearing opposite their names, for the purposes stated on the respective demands in a total amount of $2,115,002.18. City of Malibu payroll check number 5557-5559 and ACH deposits were issued in the amount of $596,023.10.
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for the July 10, 2025 Special Meeting.
5. Retired Annuitant Extra-Help Agreement for Gigi Decavalles-Hughes Recommended Action: 1) At the recommendation of the City Manager, approve the appointment of Gigi Decavalles-Hughes pursuant to Government Code Section 21224; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the retired annuitant extra-help agreement with Ms. DecavallesHughes.
The following items were pulled from the consent calendar for individual consideration:
4. Park Enhancement and Donation Program
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Recommended Action: At the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission, approve revisions to the Park Enhancement and Donation Program.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION Councilmember Conrad moved, and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to approve revisions to the Park Enhancement and Donation Program. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
B. City Council Reorganization
1. Presentations to Outgoing Mayor
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein presented the outgoing Mayor award to Mayor Riggins.
2. Remarks by Outgoing Mayor
Mayor Riggins reflected on her term as Mayor and thanked her family for supporting her service. She thanked the residents for electing her to serve as Councilmember.
Councilmember Uhring, Councilmember Stewart, and Councilmember Conrad commended Mayor Riggins for her service as Mayor.
3. Election of Mayor
Mayor Riggins opened the floor for public comment.
George Lance indicated he intended to speak on general public comment.
Zak Gaidzik, Los Angeles County Supervisor Horvath's Office, thanked Mayor Riggins for her service and presented a commendation on behalf of Supervisor Horvath.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Riggins returned the matter to the table for discussion.
Mayor Riggins opened the floor to nominations for Mayor.
Councilmember Stewart moved, and Mayor Riggins seconded a motion to nominate Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein for Mayor. The motion carried unanimously.
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4. Election of Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor for public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
MOTION Mayor Silverstein moved, and Councilmember Riggins seconded a motion to nominate Councilmember Miring for Mayor Pro Tern. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Administration of Oath of Office to Newly Elected Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern
Louis Silverstein administered the oath of office to Mayor Silverstein.
City Clerk Pettijohn administered the oath of office to Mayor Pro Tern Uhring.
ITEM 3 COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
Kevin Shenkman, Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission (MPRSC), discussed the Commission's work on proposed amendments to the Mobilehome Ordinance and expressed concerns regarding staffs recommendation. He recommended the proposal be reviewed by the MPRSC Ad Hoc Committee and the City Council's Mobilehome Park Rent Control Regulations Ad Hoc Committee.
In response to Mayor Silverstein, Interim City Attorney Rusin stated the Council could continue Item No. 5.A. to a future meeting.
Mayor Silverstein asked the crowd to indicate if they wanted the item to be continued.
Mayor Silverstein indicated support for hearing the item tonight.
Scott Dittrich, Public Works Commission, commended Mayor Silverstein, Mayor Pro Tern Uhring, and Mayor Riggins for their service. He discussed the Public Works Commission's consideration of the Las Flores and Rambla Pacifico intersection realignment. He commended Chris Frost for his service on the Public Safety Commission.
ITEM 2 CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
B. City Council Reorganization
6. Remarks by Newly Elected Mayor
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Mayor Pro Tern Silverstein discussed his campaign platform and ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethics.
ITEM 3 COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / CITY MANAGER UPDATES
Interim City Manager DuBoux discussed the Los Angeles County emergency rent relief program for tenants and landlords affected by recent emergencies. with applications accepted until March 11, 2026. He provided an update on the skatepark, and announced a soft opening was scheduled for February 14, 2026. He discussed the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Signal Synchronization project ribbon cutting held the previous week, the Malibu High School project, the Southern California Edison undergrounding project, Caltrans work on PCH, the upcoming rain event He provided a report on, and rebuild permit statistics. He commended Community Development Director Bundy for her work on rebuild permits.
Assistant City Manager Smith discussed the required financial notice recently published in The Malibu Times. He announced that the full mid-year budget report would be heard on February 23, 2026. He discussed the City's fund balances and expenditures, the projected recovery arc from the Franklin Fire and Palisades Fire, and expected disaster reimbursement.
Sergeant Chris Soderlund, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, presented the January 2026 crime statistics. He presented a video of a news reports regarding fatal collisions on PCH and Malibu Canyon Road. He announced an upcoming DUI checkpoint. He discussed reports of theft of construction supplies in the burn area and encouraged property owners to file letters of agency with the Sheriffs Department.
The Council directed questions to Sergeant Soderlund.
ITEM 5 ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Proposed Amendments to the Malibu Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Recommended Action: 1) After the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 532, an ordinance of the City of Malibu amending Chapter 5.16 (Mobilehome Park Rent Control Regulations) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) and repealing Chapter 2.28 (Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Malibu Municipal Code, and finding the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and 2) Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 532 for the February 23, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting.
Interim City Manager DuBoux, Deputy City Attorney Castillo, and City Clerk Pettijohn presented the staff report.
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The Council directed questions to staff.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment.
Speakers: Candace Bowen Ferguson, and Leslie Starus
The Council directed questions to Ms. Starus.
Speakers: Marti Maniates-Casorla, and Finn Hinke
RECESS At 8:05 p.m., Mayor Silverstein recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 8:15 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Speakers: Kelly McKinna, Bracken Carter, Lydia Graham, Diane Klein, Monica DeMoulin, Chris DeMoulin, Arpie Petkus (Barbara Fish, Ali Moses, K. Suder, Leila Furman, Margaret Jolley deferred time to Arpie Petkus), Kevin Shenkman (Bill Sampson deferred time to Kevin Shenkman), Marielle Hadid, Steven Stein, Ken Kravenas, Ren Smith (Meghan Rostaysky, Mary Kumble, Abby Wolf, Michelle Weiss, Whitney Chiate deferred time to Ren Smith), Stacy Clunies-Ross (Robert Webster deferred time to Stacy Clunies-Ross), McCallum Webster, Steve Dahlberg, Gary Springer, Mads Jorge (Sal Fish, Shelley Schuster, Maria Altobello, Ryan Whalley deferred time to Mads Jorge), Andres Springer, Heather Michael.
Dru Ann Dixon-Jacobson, and Stefen Lipofsky
The Council directed questions to Mr. Lipofsky.
Speakers: Sophia Springer, Katarina Vinegrad, Geoffrey Ortiz, Travis Springer, Marty King, LaRonda Rogers, A.J. Rogers, Laura Rosenthal (Lonnie Weinstork, Valentina Sartorius deferred time to Laura Rosenthal), Jo Drummond, and Andy Lyon
Jeff Jennings, Jonathan Davidorf, Zippora Karz, Romy Rapoport, Jody Helfend, and Ivette Helfend were not present at the time of the hearing.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff.
MOTION Mayor Silverstein moved, and Mayor Pro Tern Uhring seconded a motion to direct staff and the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern to work with California Strategies to oppose AB 768. The motion carried unanimously.
The Council discussed the item.
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MOTION Councilmember Stewart moved, and Mayor Pro Tern Uhring seconded a motion to direct that, through its rulemaking power, all regulations of the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission in place on June 1, 2025, remain in effect and the operative regulations of the Commission unless and until a new Ordinance is adopted by the City Council or further direction is given by the City Council.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Mayor Silverstein moved to add direction the Commission to review regulations regarding hearing procedures consistent with the current ordinance and make recommendations to the Mobilehome Park Rent Control Regulations Ad Hoc Committee for review.
The amendment was accepted by the maker and the seconder.
The amended motion carried unanimously.
MOTION Councilmember Stewart moved, and Mayor Silverstein seconded a motion to table consideration of Ordinance No. 532 and directed the City Council Mobilehome Park Rent Control Regulations Ad Hoc Committee to review the ordinance.
RECESS At 10:35 p.m., Mayor Silverstein recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 10:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
MOTION Councilmember Stewart moved, and Mayor Silverstein seconded a motion to hear Item No. 8.A next and after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 8 COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Council Appointment to the Public Safety Commission
Recommended Action: Councilmember Stewart to make a new appointment to the Public Safety Commission.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment. As there were no speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
Councilmember Stewart appointed Meril Maye to the Public Safety Commission.
MOTION Councilmember Riggins moved, and Councilmember Stewart seconded a motion to hear Item No. 6.A. next and after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Silverstein opposed.
ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on Temporary Use and Sign Permit Regulations and Consideration of Zoning Text Amendment
Recommended Action: 1) Receive update on the implementation of Ordinance No. 526, amendments to Temporary Use Permit (TUP) and Sign Permit regulations to Malibu City Council
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support economic recovery following the impacts of the 2025 Palisades Fire; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 26-06, initiating a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) related to TUP and Sign Permit regulations; 3) Bypass the Zoning Ordinance Revisions and Code Enforcement Subcommittee (ZORACES) review; and 4) Direct the Planning Commission to schedule a public hearing regarding the same.
Assistant Community Development Director Eaton presented the staff report.
Mayor Silverstein opened the floor to public comment.
Speaker: Molly Scott
Rafi Antely was not present at the time of the hearing.
As there were no other speakers present, Mayor Silverstein returned the matter to the table for discussion.
The Council discussed the item.
MOTION Councilmember Riggins moved to: 1) adopt Resolution No. 26-06, initiating a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC) related to TUP and Sign Permit regulations; 2) bypass the Zoning Ordinance Revisions and Code Enforcement Subcommittee (ZORACES) review; and 3) direct the Planning Commission to schedule a public hearing regarding the same.
The Council discussed the item and directed questions to staff
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Mayor Silverstein seconded the motion and moved to direct the Planning Commission to provide a recommendation on the effective period for the ordinance and the calendar and period of time for a TUP in response to the request from the Boys and Girls Club.
The maker accepted the amendment.
The amended motion carried unanimously.
MOTION Mayor Silverstein moved, Mayor Pro Tern Uhring seconded a motion to hear Item No. 4.A. after 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Norm Haynie commended Chris Frost for his service.
Kevin Keegan discussed the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Malibu City Council
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the opportunities for the City, and requested the Council direct staff to schedule an item for March or April to discuss 2028 Summer Olympics.
Joella Lee discussed unsafe school bus stops in the City, including at Winding Way.
Cici Lee discussed the pink rosy trumpet tree in the Civic Center and recommended improving the soil to improve the health of the tree. She suggested a location for a horse trail and additional trees.
Heather Michaels deferred time to Jo Drummond.
Jo Drummond discussed fire recovery, the President's Executive Order regarding rebuilding permitting, and the proposed Council Policy to Facilitate the Expeditious, Efficient and Economical Rebuild of all Structures in the City Destroyed or Materially Damaged by Wildfire, Earthquake, Flood, Landslide, Mudslide or Similar Disaster. She requested the Council adjourn in memory of Steven Rouse.
Daniel Smith discussed issues with trash collection charges showing up on bills for fire damaged properties.
Andy Lyon requested accountability from staff regarding the removal of the temporary skatepark for the permanent skatepark construction. He discussed the permanent construction and the surplus process for the temporary skatepark equipment. He also discussed skaters using the permanent park while it was still under construction.
Colin Drummond congratulated Mayor Silverstein and Mayor Pro Tern Uhring and thanked Councilmember Riggins. He stated he attended the PCH Signal Synchronization Ribbon Cutting. He requested an update on the speed cameras.
He discussed speeding in the 25 MPH zone on PCH.
Anne K. and Bill Sampson were not present at the time of the hearing In response to Councilmember Stewart, Interim City Manager DuBoux stated staff was negotiating with the vendor for the speed cameras and the item was tentatively scheduled for March 23, 2026.
In response to Councilmember Conrad, Interim City Manager DuBoux explained that the revenue generated from the tickets will offset the costs of the speed camera program. He stated staff would look into the Winding Way bus stop issue.
ITEM 4.B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS
This item was not heard and continued to the February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting.
ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
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None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Silverstein adjourned the meeting at 11:33 p.m. in memory of Steven Rouse and Hunter Langley.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Malibu on August 24, 2026.
BRUCE S RSTEIN, Mayor
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