Malibu public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The session primarily consisted of staff presentations on fire season preparedness and coastal vulnerability, alongside reports on public safety and crime statistics.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission
The Commission elected a five-member Executive Board, appointing Commissioner Loquet as Chair and Commissioner Logan Epstein as Vice Chair. The body also approved co-hosting the CineMalibu movie night with the Community Services Department.
- Approved agenda (12-0)
- Approved May 4, 2023 and August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (12-0)
- Elected Executive Board: Kylie Epstein, Logan Epstein, Loquet, Maischoss, and Layla Polito (12-0)
- Elected Commissioner Loquet as Chair (7 votes)
- Elected Commissioner Logan Epstein as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved co-hosting CineMalibu Movie Night with Community Services Department (12-0)
Public Safety Commission
The Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 2, 2023, meeting. Members received reports on fire preparedness, the Firewise USA Recognition Program, and local crime statistics. No new ordinances or contracts were decided.
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Received and filed report on NFPA Firewise USA Recognition Program
- Received and filed report on Fire Risk Reduction Community List and Subdivision Review Program
- Received and filed activity reports from LASD, Fire Department, and Lifeguard Division
Malibu Public Facilities Authority
The Malibu Public Facilities Authority approved the meeting agenda and minutes from October 13, 2022, and April 6, 2023. The board received updates on construction and enrollment at the Santa Monica College (SMC) Malibu Campus. Members discussed the ongoing role of the Authority and the status of the campus Certificate of Completion.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for October 13, 2022 and April 6, 2023 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Commission approved the construction of a new two-story high school building and associated infrastructure at 30215 Morning View Drive. It also approved a water well permit for a vacant parcel and a residential conversion project on Busch Drive.
- Approved Phase 1 of Malibu Middle and High School Campus Specific Plan, including a 36-foot tall building (4-0, one abstention)
- Approved Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 22-026 for a new water well at 28462 Via Acero Street (unanimous consensus)
- Approved Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey Fire No. 22-004 and Variance No. 22-007 for a second unit conversion at 6244 Busch Drive
- Approved meeting minutes from February 22, 2022, June 20, 2022, May 15, 2023, and May 31, 2022 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included a large sum of warrant payments and the appointment of a new Poet Laureate. The Council also ratified a local emergency declaration following Tropical Storm Hilary. A request to support alternative youth athletic programs was directed to staff for further consideration.
- Approved warrant demands 69935—70136 totaling $2,622,336.86 (Unanimous)
- Approved nomination of Nathan Hassall as Malibu Poet Laureate (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 23-42 ratifying local emergency for Tropical Storm Hilary (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 23-39 extending COVID-19 local emergency declaration (Unanimous)
- Reaffirmed Resolution No. 23-14 authorizing virtual meetings under AB 361 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes for August 8, August 22, and September 27, 2022 meetings (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to bring back an item to consider supporting alternative youth athletic programs (Consensus)