Malibu public meetings in 2024

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The December 26, 2024 meeting of the Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee has been cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. No items were discussed or decided. Check public postings for information on the next meeting.

Malibu Arts Commission

This regular meeting of the Malibu Arts Commission has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

The regularly scheduled Malibu Arts Commission meeting for December 24, 2024 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 28, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. No substantive decisions were made.

Environmental Review Board

The Malibu Environmental Review Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024. The next regular meeting is set for January 22, 2025.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a community forum regarding the Franklin Fire. The city and partner agencies will hear from residents and answer questions about fire response and recovery.

• Franklin Fire Town Hall Community Forum

The Malibu City Council held a special town hall meeting on December 18, 2024, to discuss the Franklin Fire. The meeting was informational only; no formal decisions or votes were taken. Panelists from various agencies answered questions and heard suggestions on topics such as emergency communications, evacuation zones, and fire recovery.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken at this special meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for December 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2025.

The regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024 was cancelled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for January 21, 2025.

Planning Commission

This regular meeting of the Malibu Planning Commission includes decisions on a coastal development permit at 33012 Pacific Coast Highway, a conditional use permit amendment for Tramonto Bistro at 22235 Pacific Coast Highway, and an administrative coastal development permit at 28819 Selfridge Drive. The commission will also consider 19 extension requests for planning verification submissions related to the Woolsey Fire at various addresses, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 22-033 for 28819 Selfridge Drive
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 19-078 for 6400 Merritt Drive
• 19 Extension of Submission for Planning Verification related to Woolsey Fire at various addresses
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-039 for 33012 Pacific Coast Highway
• Conditional Use Permit Amendment No. 24-005 for 22235 Pacific Coast Highway (Tramonto Bistro)

Planning Commission

This meeting is adjourned; no decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda consists solely of a notice of adjournment.

City Council

The City Council will consider two emergency-related resolutions: ratifying the Director of Emergency Services' proclamation of a local emergency, and designating additional successors to that director. The meeting is in-person only due to venue limitations. No other items are on the agenda.

• Resolution ratifying the Director of Emergency Services' proclamation of a local emergency
• Resolution designating additional successors to the Director of Emergency Services

The Malibu City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 24-64, confirming a local emergency and ratifying the Acting Director of Emergency Services' proclamation. It also approved submitting a letter to the State of California requesting recovery assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act. The council additionally adopted Resolution No. 24-65, allowing the Acting Director to designate any city department head as a successor if current successors are unavailable.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-64 confirming local emergency and ratifying proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved letter requesting state recovery assistance under California Disaster Assistance Act (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-65 allowing Acting Director to designate any department head as successor (unanimous)

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission special meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Public Works Commission

The Commission will receive a status report on current and upcoming Capital Improvement Projects and Disaster Recovery Projects. Members will also develop a list of activities from July through December 2024 for a mid-year report to the City Council.

• Permanent Skate Park: Bids to be advertised December 12, 2024, with construction in Spring 2025
• PCH Speed Enforcement Cameras: Planned installation at five locations by November 2025
• PCH Roundabouts: Two modular roundabouts planned for El Matador State Beach and Encinal Canyon Road
• PCH Signal Synchronization: Ongoing installation of underground conduit from Webb Way to John Tyler Drive
• Bluffs Park Snack Shack: Design consultant agreement approved November 25, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider extending local emergency declarations regarding Pacific Coast Highway conditions and unpermitted camping fire risks. The body will also review the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.

• Resolution extending local emergency for Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) conditions
• Resolution extending local emergency for fire risks from unpermitted camping
• November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election results
• Professional Services Agreements for Contract Planning Services
• Approval of warrants

The Malibu City Council held a reorganization meeting, swearing in newly elected Councilmembers Bruce Silverstein, Steve Uhring, and Haylynn Conrad, and honoring outgoing Councilmember Paul Grisanti. The Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including extending local emergencies for Pacific Coast Highway safety and unpermitted camping, approving warrants totaling $2,906,897.75, and certifying the November 5, 2024 election results. It also directed staff to bring back an item on Public Safety Power Shutoffs and signal generators.

• Approved consent calendar including warrants totaling $2,906,897.75 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-61 extending local emergency for PCH safety (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-62 extending local emergency for unpermitted camping fire risk (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-63 certifying November 5, 2024 election results (unanimous)
• Authorized professional services agreements with Civic Solutions, Inc. and Rincon Consultants, Inc. for planning services (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back item on Public Safety Power Shutoffs and signal generators (consensus)

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission is meeting to approve two bi-monthly in-person community service learning opportunities. The body will also provide feedback on the Youth Government Summit Series and develop a mid-year activity report for the City Council.

• Approval of October 1, 2024 Special meeting minutes
• Discussion and approval of two bi-monthly in-person community service learning opportunities
• Feedback on topics and representatives for the Youth Government Summit Series
• Development of a mid-year activity report for the period of July through December 2024

Public Safety Commission

The Commission will review services provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and may recommend service-level adjustments to the City Council. They will also discuss the city's COVID-19 pandemic response to inform a Pandemic Response Annex. Reports on homeless services, parking enforcement, and activity from the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and California Highway Patrol will be received and filed.

• Review of LACoFD fire and lifeguard services with potential recommendation to City Council
• Review of COVID-19 pandemic response and feedback for Pandemic Response Annex
• Receive and file homeless services report from The People Concern (September and October 2024)
• Receive and file parking enforcement report (July to October 2024) from Malibu Parking Enforcement Team
• Discuss activity reports from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and California Highway Patrol

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will discuss and possibly decide on several coastal development permits and a view preservation permit. Items include an administrative coastal permit for a residence at 5849 Deerhead Road, an extension of a permit for the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue at 24855 Pacific Coast Highway, and a view preservation dispute between neighbors on Sea Level Drive. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its November 18 meeting.

• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 24-020 for 5849 Deerhead Road
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 14-069 for 24855 Pacific Coast Highway (Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue)
• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 for 24515 Vantage Point Terrace
• Coastal Development Permit No. 19-011 for 33610 Pacific Coast Highway and No. 20-053 for 31250 Broad Beach Road
• View Preservation Permit No. 23-001 involving 31833 Sea Level Drive and 31842 Sea Level Drive

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 28, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were considered or discussed at this meeting.

Malibu Arts Commission

The Malibu Arts Commission will consider appointing two members to an Ad Hoc Committee for the conceptual design of an Arts Center on Parcel C (LaPaz parcel). They will also review and approve the Mid-Year Activity Report covering July through December 2024. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the August 27 and September 24, 2024 meetings. The December 24, 2024 regular meeting is cancelled.

• Appointment of two commissioners to Ad Hoc Committee for conceptual design of Arts Center on Parcel C
• Review and approval of Malibu Arts Commission Mid-Year Activity Report (July-December 2024)
• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2024 and September 24, 2024 regular meetings
• Public comments and reports from Ad Hoc Committees (Arts in Education, Public Art Exhibitions, etc.)
• December 24, 2024 regular meeting cancelled

City Council

The Malibu City Council will vote on a consent calendar including approvals of warrants, minutes, project acceptances, and professional services agreements. Separate items address setting aside funds for the Malibu Library for fiscal year 2025-26, a request for speed humps on Bonsall and Busch Drives, and a reorganization plan for the Community Development Department.

• Malibu Library set aside funds for FY 2025-26
• Bonsall Drive and Busch Drive speed humps request
• Community Development Department organizational plan
• Award of Las Flores Canyon Storm Drain Repair Project
• Rejection of bids for Latigo Canyon Retaining Walls Rehabilitation Project

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will discuss the General Fund's balance policy and a funding recommendation for transportation services. The body will also review minutes from a previous special meeting.

• Recommendation for $144,000 from Prop A funding for Dial-A-Ride Transportation Services
• Direction regarding Council Policy #3 – Fund Balance Policy of the General Fund
• Approval of minutes for the September 26, 2024 special meeting

Environmental Review Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for November 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider an update on Malibu Equestrian Park attendance from July to November 2024 and provide feedback on program recommendations. They will also approve minutes from October 15, 2024, receive the Community Services Department monthly report for October, and review a mid-year activity report for July-December 2024.

• Malibu Equestrian Park attendance report from July 8 to November 12, 2024, with request for program feedback
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024 regular meeting
• Community Services Department monthly report for October 2024 (receive and file)
• Review and approval of Parks and Recreation Commission Mid-Year Activity Report for July-December 2024

City Council Subcommittee - Library

The Library Subcommittee is meeting to develop a prioritized list of issues for the annual meeting between the City and County Library. This list will guide the use of Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also consider approving minutes from a March 2024 meeting.

• Recommendation to City Council on prioritized use of Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for FY 2025-2026
• Approval of March 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several Coastal Development Permits and extensions. The body will also review a de minimis waiver and approve minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting.

• De Minimis Waiver No. 23-001 for 30340 Morning View Drive
• Coastal Development Permit extensions for 5849 Murphy Way, 5942 Cavalleri Road, and 19750 Pacific Coast Highway
• Administrative Coastal Development Permits for 3619 Sweetwater Canyon Drive and 5849 Deerhead Road
• Coastal Development Permits for 29329 Heathercliff Road, 24515 Vantage Point Terrace, and 5801 Foxview Drive

City Council

The City Council will consider an appeal regarding a Planning Commission resolution for a property on Sea Level Drive. The body will also discuss the FY 2024-25 Strategic Workplan and various contract amendments.

• Appeal No. 23-003 regarding 31864 Sea Level Drive
• Resolution extending the local emergency declaration for Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)
• Lease amendments for 23661 Pacific Coast Highway (Super Care Drugs, Inc.) and 23431 Pacific Coast Highway (Malibu Coast Animal Hospital)
• Amendment to the employment agreement for City Manager Steven L. McClary
• Fee waiver for the Community Christmas Tree Lot

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled due to lack of quorum. No business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Public Safety Commission

The commission will review an annual report from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and may recommend service-level changes to the City Council. They will also discuss the city's COVID-19 pandemic response and provide feedback for the Pandemic Response Annex. Additionally, they will receive a monthly homeless services report from The People Concern and updates from the Sheriff's and Fire Departments and CHP.

• Approve minutes of the October 2, 2024 Public Safety Commission meeting
• Review LA County Fire Department services and consider recommending service-level adjustments to City Council
• Review City of Malibu's COVID-19 pandemic response and provide feedback for the Pandemic Response Annex
• Discuss homeless services and receive September 2024 report from The People Concern (290 contacts, 83 unduplicated)
• Receive activity reports from LA County Sheriff's and Fire Departments and California Highway Patrol

Public Safety Commission

The regular Public Safety Commission meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for December 4, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will decide on three Administrative Coastal Development Permits, a De Minimis Waiver, an Administrative Plan Review, and two Coastal Development Permits. It will also approve minutes from the October 21 meeting and adopt the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 23-001 for 28926 Boniface Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-026 for 5801 Foxview Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 20-056 for 5610 Kanan Dume Drive
• Administrative Plan Review No. 21-093 for 27254 Pacific Coast Highway
• De Minimis Waiver No. 21-028 for 4417 Vista Del Preseas

City Council

The Malibu City Council will consider an amendment to the parking fine schedule and review community lands outreach outcomes to prioritize projects. They will also discuss mobilehome park rent stabilization regulations, appropriate Office of Traffic Safety grant funds for enforcement and education, and decide on fee waiver requests from the Malibu Film Society and for the Veterans Day ceremony.

• Amendment to Parking Fine Schedule
• Review and prioritization of Malibu Community Lands projects
• Discussion of Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission and rent control regulations
• Appropriation of OTS Grant Funds for enforcement and public education campaign
• Malibu Film Society update and fee waiver request

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been canceled because a quorum could not be reached. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting date is to be determined.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Malibu City Council will receive a presentation on the outcomes of the Malibu Community Lands Outreach & Engagement effort. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is informational only.

• Malibu Community Lands Outreach & Engagement Outcomes Report Presentation (Item 1A)

Environmental Review Board

The Environmental Review Board will review two coastal development permit applications and provide recommendations to the Planning Director. One item addresses restoration of unpermitted grading and a code violation at 28465 Via Acero Street. The other considers a new 1,877-square-foot single-family residence at 31881 Sea Level Drive.

• Review of ACDPA 23-003 and Code Violation 23-073 for restoration of ~5,400 sq ft of unpermitted grading at 28465 Via Acero Street
• Review of CDP 22-058, Minor Modification 22-004, and Site Plan Review 22-026 for new residence at 31881 Sea Level Drive
• Meeting conducted virtually via Zoom only, no physical location for public attendance

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Malibu City Council held primarily for a closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding the city's petition to form a Malibu Unified School District from territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu USD. No public decisions are expected as the item is discussed in closed session.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: City’s Petition to Form Malibu USD from Territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu USD

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will discuss rescheduling its November and December meetings and receive an update on the Las Virgenes–Malibu Council of Governments Fiber Project, a $12-14 million municipal broadband network connecting five cities. The project plans to install over 165,000 feet of conduit and fiber, with Malibu's portion about 8,000 feet. Design is expected by end of October 2024, with construction starting early 2025.

• Rescheduling November 27 and December 25, 2024 regular meetings
• Update on LVMCOG Fiber Project: $12-14 million broadband network
• 45-mile system connecting city halls and public safety facilities in five cities
• Malibu's portion includes ~8,000 feet of conduit, much already installed via PCH Signal Synchronization
• LVMCOG seeking proposals from contractors/ISPs for network operations and maintenance

Malibu Arts Commission

The Parks and Recreation and Arts Commissions will review a community outreach report regarding the future use of five city-owned parcels totaling over 9 acres. The bodies will determine their priorities for these lands and appoint two members from each commission to represent those priorities at a Special City Council Meeting on October 24, 2024.

• Review of Malibu Community Lands Outreach and Engagement Report
• Appointment of two members from Parks and Recreation Commission for Oct 24 City Council meeting
• Appointment of two members from Arts Commission for Oct 24 City Council meeting

Malibu Arts Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Malibu Arts Commission for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Malibu Arts Commission will meet jointly to receive a presentation on the Malibu Community Lands Outreach and Engagement Report, which summarizes community feedback on future uses of five city-owned parcels. The commissions will also appoint two members from each body to represent their priorities at a Special City Council meeting on October 24, 2024.

• Receive presentation on the Malibu Community Lands Outreach and Engagement Report (five parcels, ~9 acres)
• Appoint two members from each commission to attend the Special City Council Meeting on October 24, 2024

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will consider several coastal development permits and administrative plan reviews, including a watermain project by the Las Virgenes Water District. Items include permits for properties on Via Cataldo Street, Busch Drive, Pacific Coast Highway, Broad Beach Road, Vantage Point Terrace, and Malibu Road. The commission will also vote on minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting.

• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 23-011 / 6307 Via Cataldo Street
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 13-040 / 5723 Busch Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-030 / Las Virgenes Water District Encinal Canyon Watermain Project
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-039 / 18960 Pacific Coast Highway
• De Minimis Waiver No. 24-001 / 5746 Busch Drive

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive and file reports on the Community Services Department's August-September activities and on capital improvement projects for city parks. The commission will also review the Trancas Dog Park Facility Rules and provide feedback to staff. Additionally, the commission will approve minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting.

• Review of Trancas Dog Park Facility Rules and provide feedback to staff
• Receive and file Capital Improvement Projects and Park Maintenance Improvements report
• Receive and file Community Services Department monthly report for August and September 2024
• Approve minutes of the August 20, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will take up a second reading of Ordinance No. 523, a resolution declaring a local emergency to reduce fire risk from unpermitted camping, and an amendment to a legal services contract for the city's lawsuit against the FAA over LAX flight path noise. Other items include approving warrants, minutes, an investment report, a beverage container recycling grant, an assignment of interest in the Malibu Lumber Yard ground lease, the strategic workplan for fiscal year 2024-25, a code of conduct, adoption of the 2024 Emergency Operations Plan, and appropriation of Office of Traffic Safety grant funds for enforcement and education.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 523
• Resolution declaring local emergency for fire risk from unpermitted camping
• Amendment to contract with Leech, Tishman, Fuscado & Lampl for FAA lawsuit (City of Malibu v. FAA)
• Assignment of interest in Malibu Lumber Yard ground lease
• Appropriation of OTS grant funds for traffic enforcement and public education campaign

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will consider several coastal development permits and administrative plan reviews at its October 7 regular meeting. Items include an extension of a permit on Pacific Coast Highway, new permits on Malibu Road and Heathercliff Road, and plan reviews on Broad Beach Road, Pacific Coast Highway, and Malibu Cove Colony. The meeting also includes approval of minutes.

• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 20-019 at 18921.5 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 21-035 at 24714 Malibu Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 20-003 at 29329 Heathercliff Road
• Administrative Plan Review No. 24-038 at 31380 Broad Beach Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 21-028 at 26850 Malibu Cove Colony

City Council

This is a special meeting with a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation. The main item is the city's petition to form the Malibu Unified School District from territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu USD. No open session decisions will be made.

• Discuss existing litigation: City's Petition to Form Malibu USD from territory in Santa Monica-Malibu USD
• Discuss anticipated litigation: initiation of one potential case

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for October 3, 2024, has been cancelled because of a Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Local Holiday. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider the Proposed Schedule of Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

• Proposed Schedule of Fees Fiscal Year 2024-25

Public Safety Commission

The Commission will review services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department, Lifeguards, and Malibu Volunteers on Patrol. The body may recommend service level adjustments to the City Council. The meeting also includes reports on beach enforcement and homeless services.

• Annual review of services from LA County Sheriff, Fire Department, Lifeguards, and Malibu Volunteers on Patrol
• 2024 Summer Beach Enforcement report: 1,742 parking citations and 287 towed vehicles
• August 2024 homeless services report from The People Concern: 436 total contacts and 6 people moved off-streets
• Activity reports from LA County Sheriff, Fire Department, and California Highway Patrol

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from September, discuss and approve community service learning opportunities for November 2024 and January 2025, and select non-profit beneficiaries for donation drives in December 2024 and February 2025. The meeting also includes the administration of the oath of office to two commissioners.

• Administration of Oath of Office to Commissioners K. Lilly and Loquet
• Approval of minutes from the September 5, 2024 regular meeting
• Discuss and approve in-person community service learning opportunities from November 2024 and January 2025
• Discuss and approve non-profit beneficiaries receiving contributions from donation drives in December 2024 and February 2025

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been cancelled because of a lack of quorum. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to insufficient members present

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from May 2024 meetings and recommend that the City Council appropriate $460,000 from a state Office of Traffic Safety reimbursement grant. The meeting also includes public comment and procedural items.

• Appropriation of $460,000 from the Office of Traffic Safety Grant (reimbursement grant) for recommendation to City Council
• Approval of minutes from May 20 and May 30, 2024, special meetings of the Subcommittee
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Environmental Review Board

The Environmental Review Board will review a proposal for a new one-story residence and associated facilities. The board will provide recommendations to the Planning Director regarding the project's environmental impact.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-059 for a 6,968 sq ft home, pool, and wastewater system at 22281 Carbon Mesa Road
• Variance No. 24-018 for fuel modification encroachment into a 100-foot Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area buffer
• Variance No. 24-019 for construction on slopes steeper than 2.5 to 1
• Staff presentation regarding the Environmental Review Board Member Role

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will receive a status update on the Malibu Canyon Road Traffic Safety Study. The draft study, prepared by consultant Kimley Horn, identifies potential safety improvements including roundabouts at Civic Center Way and HRL, new traffic signals at Harbor Vista and Malibu Crest Drive, and pedestrian enhancements. No action is being taken; the update is informational only.

• Draft traffic safety study recommends roundabouts at Civic Center Way and HRL
• Proposed new traffic signals at Harbor Vista and Malibu Crest Drive
• Elimination of right-turn merge lane from Civic Center Way onto Malibu Canyon Road
• Restriping and pedestrian improvements along Malibu Canyon Road
• Study led by consultant Kimley Horn and Associates, completing by end of 2024

Malibu Arts Commission

The Commission will review and prioritize its assignments for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Members will also provide feedback on marketing strategies for art programs and events.

• Review and prioritization of Malibu Arts Commission Assignments for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Review of marketing strategies for art programs and events
• Approval of minutes from the September 26, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel evaluations, labor negotiations, and existing litigation. The body will also negotiate the price and terms of payment for two specific real estate properties.

• Performance evaluation of City Manager
• Labor negotiations between Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin and City Manager Steve McClary
• Litigation: City of Malibu v. Federal Aviation Administration, et al. (Case No. 24-2503)
• Property negotiation: Malibu Coast Animal Hospital at 23431 Pacific Coast Hwy
• Property negotiation: Super Care Drugs Pharmacy at 23661 Pacific Coast Hwy

City Council

The Malibu City Council will consider adopting the Housing Element and related code amendments, a major land-use policy update. The Council will also discuss a resolution supporting Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District's General Obligation Bond Measure MM on the November 2024 ballot. Several consent items include extending the local emergency declaration for Pacific Coast Highway conditions, awarding the Bluffs Park roof replacement project, and approving contracts for street maintenance, tree maintenance, street sweeping, and PCH median improvements.

• Adoption of Housing Element and Code Amendments
• Support for SMMUSD General Obligation Bond Measure MM on November 5, 2024 ballot
• Extension of local emergency declaration for Pacific Coast Highway conditions
• Award of Bluffs Park Roof Replacement Project
• Planning clearances for formula retail businesses at Cross Creek Ranch Shopping Center (23465 Civic Center Way) per settlement agreement

City Council

The City Council will receive a progress report on the Strategic Workplan and provide direction to the City Manager on reprioritizing high priority projects for the next six months. The agenda includes consideration of completed projects, newly assigned priorities, and staff capacity. A detailed project tracking list is attached, covering items such as school district separation, master planning for city-owned vacant lots, and employee compensation studies.

• Review of completed Strategic Workplan projects since September 2023 adoption
• Direction on reprioritizing projects including Malibu School District separation (SMMUSD vote Oct 24)
• Master plan for five city-owned vacant lots with community outreach report due October 2024
• Adoption of Code of Conduct scheduled for City Council meeting on October 14, 2024
• Status of classification and compensation study adopted in FY 2024-25 budget

The City Council received a progress report on the Strategic Workplan and directed staff to bring back an updated list adding four projects: PCH Safety Initiatives, PCH Las Flores and Ramble Pacifica Intersection Improvements, Impound Yard 'Snack Shack' at Malibu Bluffs Park, and a Fund Balance Policy. The direction was given by consensus, with no formal vote recorded. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed staff to add PCH Safety Initiatives to Strategic Workplan (consensus)
• Directed staff to add PCH Las Flores and Ramble Pacifica Intersection Improvements (consensus)
• Directed staff to add Impound Yard 'Snack Shack' at Malibu Bluffs Park (consensus)
• Directed staff to add Fund Balance Policy to Strategic Workplan (consensus)

Public Works Commission

The Environmental Review Board, Youth Commission, Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Safety, Public Works, and Wastewater Advisory Committee meet jointly for a special work session focused on good governance and effective operations. No votes or specific action items are scheduled; the meeting is a training workshop.

• Joint Leadership and Governance Workshop for eight city bodies
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker, with optional one-minute deferral
• Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation contact provided

Parks & Recreation Commission

Eight city commissions and the Wastewater Advisory Committee are holding a joint special work session. The meeting is focused on Good Governance and Effective Operations.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop

Parks & Recreation Commission

Eight Malibu advisory bodies—Environmental Review Board, Youth Commission, Arts, Parks, Planning, Public Safety, Public Works, and Wastewater Advisory Committee—hold a joint special work session focused on Good Governance and Effective Operations. No decisions or specific action items are on the agenda; the meeting is purely a leadership workshop.

• No rezonings, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists only of the governance workshop.

Environmental Review Board

This is a special joint work session for eight Malibu boards and commissions. The only agenda item is a Leadership and Governance Workshop focused on good governance and effective operations. No decisions, public hearings, or financial items are scheduled.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop covering good governance and effective operations

Environmental Review Board

Eight city commissions and committees are holding a joint special meeting. The session is dedicated to a workshop focused on Good Governance and Effective Operations.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Wastewater Advisory Committee joins seven other city commissions for a special work session on Good Governance and Effective Operations. The meeting includes only this workshop item and procedural actions. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop on Good Governance and Effective Operations

Wastewater Advisory Committee

This is a joint special meeting of multiple Malibu city commissions and the Wastewater Advisory Committee for a work session focused on Good Governance and Effective Operations. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, roll call, workshop, adjournment) with no substantive decisions, public hearings, or specific action items.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop for eight city commissions and the Wastewater Advisory Committee

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

Eight city commissions and the Wastewater Advisory Committee are holding a joint special work session. The meeting is focused on a Leadership and Governance Workshop regarding good governance and effective operations.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop on Good Governance and Effective Operations

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

This is a special joint work session of eight Malibu commissions — Environmental Review, Youth, Arts, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Safety, Public Works, and Wastewater Advisory — with the sole agenda item being a leadership and governance workshop focused on good governance and effective operations. No votes on specific items, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop on Good Governance and Effective Operations

Public Works Commission

Eight city commissions and the Wastewater Advisory Committee are holding a joint special meeting. The session is focused on a Leadership and Governance Workshop regarding Good Governance and Effective Operations.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop on Good Governance and Effective Operations

Planning Commission

Eight Malibu commissions, including the Planning Commission, are holding a joint special work session on Good Governance and Effective Operations. No votes or specific project decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a training and discussion workshop.

• Joint work session focused on leadership and governance topics
• No public hearings, rezonings, or contract awards on the agenda

Planning Commission

This is a joint special work session of seven city commissions (Environmental Review Board, Youth Commission, Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Safety, Public Works, and Wastewater Advisory Committee) focused on a Leadership and Governance Workshop. The agenda contains no votes, public hearings, or specific action items—only a training session on good governance and effective operations.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop on Good Governance and Effective Operations

Malibu Arts Commission

Eight city commissions and one advisory committee are meeting for a joint special work session. The session is focused on Good Governance and Effective Operations.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop

Malibu Arts Commission

Eight city commissions and committees will hold a joint special work session focused on Leadership and Governance, covering good governance and effective operations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is purely a workshop with public comment allowed.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop: Good Governance and Effective Operations (joint work session of eight boards)

Public Safety Commission

This is a joint special work session for eight Malibu commissions and committees focused on leadership and governance. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is a training and discussion workshop.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop for Environmental Review Board, Youth Commission, Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Safety, Public Works, and Wastewater Advisory Committee

Public Safety Commission

Eight city commissions and committees, including the Public Safety Commission, will hold a joint special work session on Good Governance and Effective Operations. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is a workshop only.

• Leadership and Governance Workshop: Good Governance and Effective Operations

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for September 17, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

The regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for September 17, 2024, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2024. No decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold its reorganization and elect a chair and vice chair. The commission will also consider several coastal development permits, including extensions for wireless communications facilities at two Pacific Coast Highway addresses, and permits for properties on Latigo Shore Drive, Zuma View Place, Westward Beach Road, Murphy Way, and Pacific Coast Highway. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the September 3, 2024 regular meeting.

• Reorganization and election of chair and vice chair (Item 1A)
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit 18-032 for wireless facility at 22651.5 Pacific Coast Highway (Item 3B1)
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit 20-031 for wireless facility at 22340.5 Pacific Coast Highway (Item 3B2)
• Coastal Development Permit 22-069 at 6511.5 Westward Beach Road (Item 5A)
• Coastal Development Permit Amendment 24-001 and Demolition Permit 24-036 at 6295 Murphy Way (Item 5B)

The Malibu Planning Commission reorganized, electing Drew Leonard as Chair and Dennis R. Smith as Vice Chair (3-2). It approved two one-year time extensions for Verizon Wireless streetlight pole installations at 22651.5 and 22340.5 Pacific Coast Highway, and approved amendments for water tanks at 6295 Murphy Way (4-1) and landscaping at 33616 Pacific Coast Highway. The commission also approved a wastewater treatment system for 26740 Latigo Shore Drive and continued two items to future meetings.

• Elected Drew Leonard as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dennis R. Smith as Vice Chair (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 24-55 extending Verizon Wireless permit at 22651.5 PCH (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-60 extending Verizon Wireless permit at 22340.5 PCH (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-57 for water tanks and retaining wall at 6295 Murphy Way (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 24-62 for landscaping at 33616 PCH (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-61 for wastewater treatment system at 26740 Latigo Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Continued CDP 22-069 and CDP 23-067 to October 21, 2024

Disaster Council

The Disaster Council is meeting to approve previous minutes and review an update to the Emergency Operations Plan.

• Emergency Operations Plan Update

City Council

The Malibu City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding the city's petition to form a separate Malibu Unified School District from territory within the Santa Monica-Malibu USD. The closed session is allowed under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) for legal advice on pending litigation. No other public action items are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel – City's Petition to Form Malibu USD from Territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu USD

The Malibu City Council met in special session, approved the agenda, and recessed to a closed session to discuss litigation regarding the city's petition to form the Malibu Unified School District from the Santa Monica-Malibu USD. The interim city attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Held closed session on existing litigation (no reportable action)

City Council

The City Council will review the denial of the Malibu Inn Motel project and a proposed schedule of fees for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The body is also considering amendments to the municipal code regarding temporary use permits and legal representation for a case against the FAA.

• Malibu Inn Motel Project Denial
• Professional Services Agreement with California Skateparks
• Contract amendment for Leech, Tishman, Fuscado & Lampl, Inc. regarding LAX flight path noise litigation
• Amendment to Malibu Municipal Code Chapter 17.68 (Temporary Use Permits)
• Proposed Schedule of Fees Fiscal Year 2024-25

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will swear in new commissioners, assign roles for fiscal year 2024-25, and elect a five-member executive board as well as a chair and vice chair. They will also decide whether to co-host a screening of the film 'My Ascension' and approve voter registration public service announcements.

• Administration of oath of office for newly appointed commissioners
• Election of a five-member Executive Board and a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024-25 term
• Review and approval of co-hosting the 'My Ascension' film screening with Community Services Department
• Approval of voter registration and election participation public service announcements and selection of three commissioners to record them
• Approval of minutes from the May 2, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session to discuss personnel matters. The Council will evaluate the performance of City Manager Steve McClary and confer with the labor negotiator on his compensation. No public items are scheduled.

• Public employee performance evaluation for City Manager Steve McClary
• Conference with labor negotiator regarding unrepresented employee City Manager Steve McClary

Public Safety Commission

The Commission will receive reports on a new parking enforcement program with LAZ Parking and recent state and federal policy changes regarding homelessness response. The body will also review activity reports from the California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and Fire Departments.

• Parking enforcement services update with LAZ Parking
• Homelessness response policy update regarding state and federal changes
• July 2024 homeless services report from The People Concern
• Activity reports from LA County Sheriff’s and Fire Departments and California Highway Patrol
• Approval of August 7, 2024 meeting minutes

The Malibu Public Safety Commission met on September 4, 2024, and took no substantive votes beyond approving the agenda and consent calendar. The commission received and filed reports on LAZ Parking enforcement, homeless response policies, homeless services, and public safety agency activities. Staff provided updates on PCH redesign, speed cameras, and other projects, but no formal decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including August 7, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed parking enforcement services report
• Received and filed homeless response policy update
• Received and filed homeless services report
• Received and filed public safety agency activity report

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will review several coastal development permit applications at its September 3, 2024 regular meeting. Items include administrative permits for properties on Pinnacle Way, Broad Beach Road, and Wight Road, as well as standard permits for Sea Vista Drive, Pacific Coast Highway, Camino De Buena Ventura, and Palm Canyon Lane. No decisions are indicated; the agenda lists only the items for discussion or action.

• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 23-054 / 20566 Pinnacle Way
• Report to Planning Commission / 31662 Broad Beach Road
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 23-004 / 28916 Wight Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 19-014 / 27061 Sea Vista Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 21-057 / 21900 Pacific Coast Highway

The Malibu Planning Commission approved a County of Los Angeles application to replace the existing pump station and water infrastructure serving the Encinal Canyon area, including a conditional use permit, variances, and demolition permit. The commission also approved several coastal development permits for residential projects, including a new home at 27061 Sea Vista Drive and a remodel at 21900 Pacific Coast Highway. All decisions were made with specific conditions and vote tallies as recorded.

• Approved Coastal Development Permit No. 21-069 for Encinal Canyon pump station replacement (4-1, Hill abstaining)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit No. 19-014 for new residence at 27061 Sea Vista Drive (4-1, Mazza dissenting)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit No. 21-057 for remodel at 21900 Pacific Coast Highway (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit No. 21-064 for remodel at 23344 Palm Canyon Lane (4-1, Hill dissenting)
• Received and filed report on Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 23-054 (unanimous)
• Received and filed report on Condition No. 87 of Resolution No. 23-04 (4-1, Hill dissenting)
• Directed staff to issue revised Notice of Decision for Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 23-004 (unanimous)

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will discuss and vote on a recommendation to the City Council to appropriate $44,160 from the General Fund Undesignated Reserve for street sweeping services, increasing the total budget to $139,610. The additional funding is needed due to labor rate increases under prevailing wage laws, as the city transitions to a new contract with Sweeping Corporation of America. The item will go to the City Council on September 23, 2024.

• Appropriation of $44,160 from General Fund Undesignated Reserve for street sweeping services, total revised budget $139,610
• New contract with Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) after prior contract expires October 8, 2024
• Prevailing wage requirement increased labor rates from $35 to $95.25 per hour
• Caltrans reimburses city for sweeping on Pacific Coast Highway under 2006/2014 agreement

Environmental Review Board

The regular meeting of the Malibu Environmental Review Board scheduled for August 28, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2024.

Public Works Commission

The commission will receive and file a status report on the City of Malibu's current and upcoming Capital Improvement Projects and Disaster Recovery Projects. The report includes updates on projects in design and construction phases, with milestone changes since the previous update. No votes or formal actions are scheduled beyond receiving the report.

• Permanent Skate Park design phase nearly complete, expected to go to construction bidding after September 2024
• Civic Center Water Treatment Facility Phase 2 delayed due to cultural resource discovery, revised MOU anticipated by February 2025
• Bluffs Park Snack Shack project – consultant agreement to be sent to City Council in September/October 2024
• Malibu Bluffs Park Roof Replacement – four construction bids received, contract to City Council in September 2024
• PCH Signal Synchronization System Improvements – underground conduit installation ongoing, final section from Webb Way to John Tyler Drive

Malibu Arts Commission

The Malibu Arts Commission is meeting to decide on the Malibu City Gallery exhibition schedule and approve a specific piece of art for the temporary collection. The body will also review minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting.

• Proposal to feature Indigenous artists for the 25th Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering
• Review and approval of artwork titled 'Give and Take' by artist Debbi Green
• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding a Coastal Development Permit, Site Plan Review, and Demolition Permit for a property at 6734 Zumirez Drive. The council also will conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 521 and consider several consent items including infrastructure projects, surplus equipment disposal, and a fee waiver for the White Heart Foundation.

• Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-009 for Coastal Development Permit No. 20-068, Site Plan Review No. 21-009, and Demolition Permit No. 20-028 at 6734 Zumirez Drive (owner: IBN Properties, LLC)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 521
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Pacific Coast Highway Right Turn Lane at Trancas Canyon Road
• Acceptance of Pacific Coast Highway Median Improvements Project and Malibu Park Resurfacing Project
• Consideration of Nobu Restaurant Conditional Use Permit and White Heart Foundation Fee Waiver

The Council approved a coastal development permit and demolition permit for a new 5,860 sq ft home with a second unit at 6734 Zumirez Drive, voting 3-2 with Silverstein and Uhring opposed. It also unanimously approved a motion to have the Planning Commission consider modifying, revoking, or amending the Nobu Restaurant conditional use permit. Other actions included fee waivers for the White Heart Foundation event and consent calendar approvals.

• Approved CDP No. 20-068 and Demolition Permit No. 20-028 for 6734 Zumirez Drive (3-2)
• Directed staff to bring Nobu CUP modification/revocation/amendment to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved White Heart Foundation facility rental fee waiver for 2024 Ride to the Flags (unanimous)
• Designated Mayor Pro Tem Riggins as voting delegate for League of California Cities conference (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 521 on meeting start time (consent calendar, unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $4,614,568.25 (consent calendar, unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-42 for Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (consent calendar, unanimous)
• Accepted PCH Median Improvements and Malibu Park Resurfacing projects (consent calendar, unanimous)

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting of August 22, 2024, has been canceled because a quorum could not be reached. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting date will be announced in public postings.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a proposal from Malibu Little League to convert the Malibu Bluffs Park Pony Baseball Field into a multi-use baseball and softball field. The body will also receive reports on summer day camps and earth-friendly management activities.

• Proposal to modify Malibu Bluffs Park Pony Baseball Field into a multi-use baseball and softball field
• Earth Friendly Management Policy activities and quarterly report (January to June 2024)
• Presentation on Summer Day Camps by Recreation Coordinator Spiroglou
• Community Services Department monthly report for July 2024

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously supported modifying the Malibu Bluffs Park Pony Baseball Field into a multi-use baseball and softball field, with Malibu Little League covering costs. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including July 2024 minutes and the Community Services Department monthly report, and received the Earth Friendly Management Policy update. Public comments raised concerns about the swim team RFQ process, but no formal action was taken on that matter.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including July 16, 2024 minutes and July 2024 Community Services report (4-0)
• Received and filed Earth Friendly Management Policy quarterly report (consensus)
• Expressed consensus in favor of modifying Pony Baseball Field to multi-use baseball/softball field

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2024, to discuss and potentially decide on several coastal development permits and the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Code Amendments. The agenda includes four individual permit applications for properties on Las Flores Mesa Drive, Zenith Point Road, Sea Vista Drive, and Greenwater Road. The Housing Element item involves updating the city's housing plan and related code changes to meet state requirements.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-003 for 20741 Las Flores Mesa Drive
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 22-067 for 30000 Zenith Point Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 19-014 for 27061 Sea Vista Drive
• Coastal Development Permit (Woolsey Fire) No. 21-006 for 29280 Greenwater Road
• Consideration of 2021-2029 Housing Element and Code Amendments

The Malibu Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 24-59, as amended, recommending the City Council adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element and related code amendments. The amendments require a development agreement and a minimum 55-year deed restriction for very-low or low-income housing in the Affordable Housing Overlay zone. The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Hill absent. The Commission also approved a coastal development permit for a new residence at 20741 Las Flores Mesa Drive and a Woolsey Fire replacement residence at 29280 Greenwater Road.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-59 recommending Housing Element and code amendments with affordable housing conditions (4-0)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit No. 22-003 and variances for new residence at 20741 Las Flores Mesa Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey Fire No. 21-006 for replacement residence at 29280 Greenwater Road (4-1, Chair Mazza dissenting)
• Received and filed Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 22-067 for 30000 Zenith Point Road
• Continued Item 4.A (Sea Vista Drive project) to September 3, 2024 meeting
• Dedicated meeting in memory of tactical medic Gonzalo Galvez (unanimous)

City Council

The Malibu City Council will hold a special work session focused on Good Governance and Effective Operations. This is a workshop only; no formal decisions, votes, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Workshop on Good Governance and Effective Operations (no specific action items)

The City Council met in a special session for a leadership and governance workshop. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes on substantive matters were taken; the only action was approving the meeting agenda. The meeting adjourned after a presentation on public official duties.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will receive a presentation on the proposed Schedule of Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-25. A recent fee study found the City is under-recovering costs by approximately $1.3 million overall, with Planning at 62% cost recovery. The subcommittee will recommend to the full City Council whether to adopt the updated fee schedule.

• Proposed FY 2024-25 Schedule of Fees, updated after a comprehensive study by Matrix Consulting Group
• Fee study shows total under-recovery of $1.3 million across Building, Geology/Coastal/Environmental Health, Planning, and Public Works
• Planning services recovering only 62% of costs ($1.06 million shortfall)
• City Council to consider adoption on September 9, 2024
• Previous recommendation on April 10, 2024, to keep fees unchanged pending study results

Malibu Public Facilities Authority

The Malibu Public Facilities Authority will hear an update on Santa Monica College Malibu Campus class offerings, enrollment growth, and community partnerships. The board will also consider adopting Resolution No. MPFA 24-14 to repeal the previous meeting schedule and set a new regular meeting calendar. Consent items include approval of minutes from the September 6, 2023 special meeting.

• Receive update on SMC Malibu Campus: enrollment projected at 625 students Fall 2024, up from 451 in Fall 2023
• Adopt Resolution No. MPFA 24-14 repealing Resolution No. MPFA 17-01 and revising regular meeting schedule
• Public comments on matters not on the agenda, within the authority's jurisdiction
• Approval of minutes from the September 6, 2023 Malibu Public Facilities Authority Special Meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance No. 520, likely enacting a new local law. They will also consider a resolution extending the local emergency declaration for conditions on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and receive a report on PCH safety projects. Other agenda items include fee waivers for youth groups, water treatment facility updates, and contracts for engineering services.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 520
• Resolution extending local emergency for Pacific Coast Highway conditions
• Malibu Pacific Coast Highway Safety Projects Report
• Adoption of Resolution No. 24-43 appointing Interim Planning Director
• Civic Center Water Treatment Facility Phase 2 update

Public Safety Commission

The Commission will receive updates on Public Safety Department projects and review activity reports from the California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Departments. The body will also discuss monthly homeless services reports from The People Concern for April, May, and June 2024.

• Review of monthly homeless services reports (April-June 2024) from The People Concern
• Activity reports from LA County Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department, Lifeguard Division, and CHP
• Update on Public Safety Department projects
• Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider various development permits and waivers for properties across Malibu. The body will also discuss the format for Planning Commission agenda reports.

• Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey Fire No. 23-004 at 29738 Cuthbert Road
• Conditional Use Permit No. 23-009 at 3900 Cross Creek Road, Unit 3
• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-007 at 23465 Civic Center Way
• De Minimis Waiver No. 24-006 at 5520 Horizon Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-003 at 20741 Las Flores Mesa Drive

The Commission approved a new two-story home at 20741 Las Flores Mesa Drive, including variances and site plan review, with conditions such as deed restrictions against short-term rentals and future subdivision. It also approved a new home at 28820 Cliffside Drive with a 3-1-1 vote, and continued several other items. The consent calendar was approved, including permits for a market and restaurant alcohol sales.

• Approved Coastal Development Permit 22-003, Variances 22-024 and 23-004, and Site Plan Review 22-029 for 20741 Las Flores Mesa Drive (4-1, Hill dissenting)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit 21-031 and Demolition Permit 23-002 for 28820 Cliffside Drive (3-1-1, Hill dissenting, Mazza abstaining)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 24-39 (Cuthbert Road rebuild), Resolution 24-45 (Cross Creek Road market beer/wine), Resolution 24-22 (Wally's restaurant alcohol) by unanimous consent
• Continued Item 5.D (rope fence at 24714 Malibu Road) to October 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Item 5.E (Murphy Way water tanks) to a date uncertain (on agenda approval)
• Continued Item 5.F (Greenwater Road rebuild) to August 19, 2024 meeting
• Approved minutes of February 21, 2023 and September 18, 2023 meetings (unanimous)

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for August 1, 2024 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed at this meeting.

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The July 25, 2024, meeting of the Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum. This notice serves only as a procedural update; no substantive business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

Environmental Review Board

The Environmental Review Board will review two applications for new single-family residences. The board is tasked with providing recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding the projects' impacts on environmentally sensitive habitat areas.

• Proposed 6,790 sq ft home at 3870 Puerco Canyon Road with pool, spa, and wastewater system
• Proposed 4,490 sq ft home at 3868 Puerco Canyon Road with 1,846 sq ft basement and pool
• Review of variances for fuel modification and encroachment into environmentally sensitive habitat area buffers
• Site plan reviews for construction heights up to 24 feet at 3870 Puerco Canyon Road and up to 28 feet at 3868 Puerco Canyon Road

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will receive a presentation on the Westward Beach Road Embankment Repairs Project, addressing damage from the 2018 Woolsey Fire and subsequent storms. The project includes rock rip rap installation, a 24-inch stormwater pipeline, and roadway repairs. It is funded by a CalOES/FEMA grant, has received regulatory approvals, and is expected to go to bid in August 2024, pending Coastal Development Permit approval by the Planning Commission.

• Westward Beach Road embankment repair project – includes rock rip rap, 24-inch stormwater pipeline, and shoulder/curb repairs; funded by CalOES/FEMA grant; bids expected August 2024.

Malibu Arts Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Malibu Arts Commission for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

The Malibu Arts Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, August 27, 2024. No substantive decisions were made.

• Cancelled July 23, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The regularly scheduled Malibu City Council meeting for July 22, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2024.

City Council

This special City Council meeting is solely for a closed session to discuss existing litigation against the Federal Aviation Administration (City of Malibu v. FAA, 9th Cir. 2024, Case No. 24-2503). No public hearings or other substantive open-session business are scheduled.

• Closed session under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) for existing litigation: City of Malibu v. Federal Aviation Administration, et al., Case No. 24-2503 (9th Cir. 2024)

Environmental Review Board

The Environmental Review Board will review and provide recommendations on Coastal Development Permit No. 22-069, submitted by the City of Malibu, to install permanent ungrouted riprap, a 24-inch drainage pipe, and road shoulder repairs for embankment stabilization at 6511.5 Westward Beach Road. The project addresses erosion caused by the 2018 Woolsey Fire and subsequent storms, and will be considered for recommendation to the Planning Commission.

• Installation of 400 linear feet of permanent ungrouted riprap and 30 linear feet of 24-inch drainage pipe
• Project located at 6511.5 Westward Beach Road, within the appealable coastal zone and adjacent to Zuma Canyon Creek
• Impacts 0.23 acres of plant communities, including Arroyo Willow Thicket and Cattail Marsh
• 11 protected native trees (Western Sycamores, California Black Walnuts) will be retained with mitigation measures
• Requires permits from US Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and provide feedback on the Malibu Community Pool Facility Rules. The body will also receive updates on the Legacy Park rehabilitation project and the Community Services Department's June 2024 activities.

• Review of Malibu Community Pool Facility Rules
• Legacy Park Rehabilitation Project and Program Update
• Social Media and Digital Marketing Presentation by Loren Davis
• Community Services Department June 2024 monthly report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several coastal development permits and conditional use permits, including a Woolsey Fire recovery CDP at 29738 Cuthbert Road, a conditional use permit for Scott's Malibu Market at 3900 Cross Creek Road, and a conditional use permit for Wally's at 23465 Civic Center Way. The commission will also consider an extension of a previous CDP at 31438 Broad Beach Road and an administrative CDP at 21569 Paseo Serra Street. Additionally, the commission will vote on approval of the June 17, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Coastal Development Permit (Woolsey Fire) No. 23-004 at 29738 Cuthbert Road
• Conditional Use Permit No. 23-009 for Scott's Malibu Market at 3900 Cross Creek Road
• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-007 for Wally's at 23465 Civic Center Way, Building 7, Suites 750 and 760
• Extension 24-006 for Coastal Development Permit No. 14-028 at 31438 Broad Beach Road
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 21-066 at 21569 Paseo Serra Street

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the Malibu Local Coastal Program Sign Regulations. The agenda also includes reviewing a national opioid settlement with Kroger and transportation funding agreements.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 519
• Amendments to the Malibu Local Coastal Program Sign Regulations
• National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Kroger
• Los Angeles County Measure R Transportation Funding Agreement
• 2024-25 Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission Appointments

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for July 4, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to the Independence Day holiday.

Public Safety Commission

The regular meeting of the Malibu Public Safety Commission scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 2024, is canceled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

• Cancellation of the July 3, 2024, regular meeting

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Malibu Planning Commission for July 1, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2024.

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 27, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

• Cancellation of the June 27 meeting due to lack of quorum

Public Safety Commission

The Public Works and Public Safety Commissions will receive a presentation from Caltrans regarding the proposed Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Master Plan feasibility study. The plan focuses on identifying transportation improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users through community outreach. The meeting also notes ongoing and upcoming traffic safety projects along PCH.

• Presentation on the proposed PCH Master Plan
• $4.25 million Caltrans 'Director's Order' traffic safety project
• Pedestrian signal upgrade near 22483 PCH

Environmental Review Board

The Environmental Review Board is reviewing an application for a new one-story residence. The project includes a request for a variance to allow fuel modification within a protected habitat buffer. The Board will provide recommendations for the Planning Commission's consideration.

• Construction of a 4,419 square foot single-family residence
• Variance request for fuel modification into a 100-foot ESHA buffer
• Review of code violation No. 23-092 regarding previous clearing

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, is cancelled. Residents should check public postings for information regarding the next meeting.

Public Works Commission

The Public Works and Public Safety Commissions will receive a presentation from Caltrans regarding the PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study. The study focuses on identifying transportation improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. This presentation is part of a community engagement process to collect resident feedback.

• Presentation on the proposed Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Master Plan
• $4.25 million Caltrans “Director's Order” project for traffic safety improvements
• Pedestrian signal upgrade near 22483 PCH scheduled for construction later this year

Malibu Arts Commission

The Commission will review a proposed schedule of six art exhibitions for the Malibu City Gallery for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The meeting also includes the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair and the introduction of Recreation Manager Clove Galilee.

• Review of FY 2024-25 Malibu City Gallery exhibition schedule
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Introduction of Recreation Manager Clove Galilee
• Approval of May 28, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and upcoming wastewater service charges. The agenda also includes zoning amendments regarding wireless communications facilities and criteria for declaring local emergencies during high fire risk periods.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Wastewater Service Charges
• Zoning amendments for wireless communications facilities
• Resolution establishing criteria for declaring local emergencies during high fire risk
• Professional Services Agreement with Enhanced Landscape Management LLC

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to extend the declaration of a local emergency regarding conditions on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). No other agenda items were provided in this text.

• Resolution extending the local emergency declaration for Pacific Coast Highway

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Malibu Parks and Recreation Commission will hold elections for its Chair and Vice Chair. The commission will also review nominations for the 2024 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award. Additionally, members will receive a report regarding the operations of the Malibu Equestrian Park.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of 2024 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award nominations
• Report on Malibu Equestrian Park programming and operation
• Community Services Department monthly report for May 2024

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission is reviewing several coastal development permits and use permits. These items include applications for the 43rd Annual Chili Cook-Off & Carnival and Woolsey Fire related permits.

• Permits for the 43rd Annual Chili Cook-Off & Carnival
• Coastal Development Permit for 29575 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permits for 28904 Verde Mesa Lane and 6642 Zumirez Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for 30215 Morning View Drive
• De Minimis Waiver for 29718 Cuthbert Road

Environmental Review Board

The Board will review an application to construct a 7,096-foot long watermain along Encinal Canyon Road. The project is intended to connect to the Las Virgines Municipal Water District for use during emergencies. The Board will provide recommendations for the Planning Commission’s consideration.

• Construction of a 7,096-foot long, 12-inch diameter watermain
• Connection to Las Virgines Municipal Water District for emergency fire fighting use
• Project includes trenching and re-pavement within the public right-of-way
• Requirement for 10-year monitoring of four coast live oak trees

City Council

The City Council will consider several professional services agreements, including consulting for FEMA and GIS. The meeting also includes discussions on amending the Municipal Code regarding wastewater treatment systems and a proposal from the Malibu Film Society.

• Agreement for City Hall Solar Power Project
• Amendment to Municipal Code regarding Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS)
• Increase in fees for prosecution and civil litigation services
• Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Los Angeles for water quality monitoring
• Proposal from Malibu Film Society to waive facility use fees at City Hall

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for June 6, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

• Cancellation of the June 6, 2024 regular meeting

Public Works Commission

The commissions are receiving updates on various transportation projects funded by Los Angeles County Measure R and Measure M. The meeting also includes a review of proposed safety enhancements for the PCH Signal Synchronization System. These proposals include potential red-light enforcement cameras and new pedestrian crossings.

• Status update on PCH intersection improvements at Trancas Canyon Road
• Completion status of PCH median improvements from John Tyler Road to Puerco Canyon Road
• Proposed installation of red-light enforcement cameras at five intersections
• Evaluation of a new pedestrian crosswalk and signal near Carbon Canyon Road
• Progress update on the PCH Signal Synchronization System project

Public Safety Commission

The commissions will receive updates on several Pacific Coast Highway safety projects funded by Los Angeles County Measure R and Measure M. Staff is also seeking feedback on proposed improvements to the PCH Signal Synchronization System, including potential red-light enforcement cameras.

• Status updates on PCH intersection improvements at Trancas Canyon Road and Las Flores Canyon Road
• Completion of PCH median improvements from John Tyler Road to Puerco Canyon Road by late June 2024
• Proposed installation of red-light enforcement cameras at five intersections between Malibu Canyon and Las Flores Canyon Roads
• Potential new pedestrian crosswalk and traffic signal west of Carbon Canyon Road
• Proposed Traffic Safety Adaption System using radar cameras to manage vehicle speeds

Public Safety Commission

The regular meeting of the Malibu Public Safety Commission scheduled for June 5, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for July 3, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to decide on several administrative items, including an extension of an administrative plan review, approval of minutes, and multiple coastal development permits. The agenda also includes public hearings for a Woolsey Fire-related coastal permit, a permit amendment, and a conditional use permit.

• Extension of Administrative Plan Review No. 19-001 at 21314 Pacific Coast Highway
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 20-003 at 29329 Heathercliff Road
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 18-031 at 31583 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey Fire No. 23-004 at 29738 Cuthbert Road
• Conditional Use Permit No. 23-009 at 3900 Cross Creek Road, Unit 3

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will review the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Third Quarter Financial Report and approve minutes from the May 2, 2024 special meeting. The report shows projected General Fund undesignated reserve of $73.37 million and includes a proposal to exchange about $450,000 in Prop A funds at $0.73 on the dollar, netting an estimated $328,500 in General Fund dollars.

• Review of FY 2023-24 Third Quarter Financial Report
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2024 special meeting
• Prop A funds exchange: $450,000 exchanged at $0.73/dollar, estimated $328,500 return
• Projected General Fund undesignated reserve of $73.37 million as of June 30, 2024
• General Fund revenues received $34.3 million (58.9% of amended budget) as of March 31, 2024

Malibu Arts Commission

The Malibu Arts Commission will review a proposed Pacific Coast Highway art memorial near Legacy Park and Webb Way, dedicated to victims of accidents on PCH. The project includes an 8-10 foot stone or bronze floral wreath sculpture with a digital 'Tree of Life' platform, landscaping, and is estimated to cost $350,000 to $500,000. The Commission will provide a recommendation on the project. The agenda also includes approval of the April 23, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Review of proposed PCH art memorial project (Item 5.A)
• Memorial estimated cost $350,000-$500,000
• Proposed location near Legacy Park and Webb Way
• Approval of April 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• No public hearings or contracts on agenda

City Council

The Malibu City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and significant items, including the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25, several professional services agreements, and a special tax levy for the Carbon Beach utility undergrounding district. The agenda also includes a road race agreement with the Zuma Foundation and amendments to municipal code for wastewater treatment requirements.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Carbon Beach Utility Undergrounding) – Levy of Special Tax for FY 2024-2025
• Award Morning View Drive Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvements
• Professional Services Agreement with Granicus LLC
• Amendment to Malibu Municipal Code Chapters 15.40, 15.42, and 15.44 for OWTS requirements

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Malibu City Council, held entirely in closed session. The council will discuss real estate negotiations for the Malibu Lumber Yard property and existing litigation regarding the city's petition to form a new school district. No public action is scheduled; the council may continue items to a future open session.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for Malibu Lumber Yard (3939 Cross Creek Road, APN 4458-020-903) with WPG Malibu LLC, AJS Lumberyard LLC, and 9308 Civic Center Drive LLC
• Closed session: existing litigation on City's Petition to Form Malibu USD from Santa Monica-Malibu USD

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The May 23, 2024 meeting of the Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee has been canceled because not enough members were available. No business was conducted. Residents should check future public postings for the rescheduled meeting date.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• No items were discussed or decided

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission meeting scheduled for May 22, 2024, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Environmental Review Board

The Environmental Review Board will review two coastal development permit applications and provide recommendations to the Planning Commission. One item involves a new water well requiring a variance for encroachment into an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area stream buffer at 5801 Foxview Drive. The other is a rope fence on a beachfront parcel at 24714 Malibu Road.

• Coastal Development Permit 23-026 and Variance 24-011 for a water well 25 feet from shrubland ESHA at 5801 Foxview Drive
• Coastal Development Permit 21-035 for a 4-foot rope fence across a vacant beachfront parcel at 24714 Malibu Road
• Water well location limited by 150-foot OWTS setback, forcing encroachment into ESHA buffer
• Project exempt from CEQA under Section 15303(d) – New Construction

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Malibu Parks and Recreation Commission will receive and file two reports: the Community Services Department's April 2024 activities and a report on youth sports organizations' registration and facility use. No formal action is expected on these items. The meeting also includes public comment periods and future agenda planning.

• Community Services Department monthly report for April 2024 (receive and file)
• Youth sports organizations facility use report, including AYSO and Malibu Little League registration data
• New field space allocation for MLS Go soccer program at Malibu Bluffs Park
• Weather-related field closures at Malibu Bluffs Park from January to April 2024

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Malibu City Council Administration and Finance Subcommittee will discuss and provide a recommendation to the City Council on recipients and amounts for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund Grant Program. The city received 24 applications totaling $575,275, but the proposed budget includes only $200,000 for the program. Applicants will have the opportunity to address the subcommittee regarding their proposed use of funds.

• 24 grant applications totaling $575,275; proposed budget $200,000
• Boys and Girls Club Malibu requests $100,000 for mental health and safe afterschool spaces
• LA Emergency Preparedness Foundation requests $100,000 for Community Brigade
• California State Parks requests $49,850 for Malibu State Park improvements
• Shalom Institute requests $50,000 for Shemesh Farms expansion

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a formula retail clearance presentation and several permit-related items. The commission will consider extensions for coastal development permits at 5263 Horizon Drive and 6361 Sea Star Drive, an extension for planning verification at 4615 Via Vienta Street, a conditional use permit for 30745 and 30811 Pacific Coast Highway, and a coastal development permit for 25200 Pacific Coast Highway.

• Formula Retail Clearance Presentation
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 16-064 / 5263 Horizon Drive
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 18-013 / 6361 Sea Star Drive
• Conditional Use Permit No. 18-003 / 30745 and 30811 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 19-012 / 25200 Pacific Coast Highway

City Council

The Malibu City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including opposing a state ballot initiative, approving contracts, setting fees for the next fiscal year, and amending wireless facility regulations. They will also hear an appeal regarding a development at 22959 Pacific Coast Highway.

• Oppose Initiative 21-0042A1 Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
• Approve warrants and minutes
• Amend professional services agreements with Integrated Performance Consultants, Inc. and SDI Presence
• Approve professional services agreements with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP and Governmental Financial Services
• Adopt proposed schedule of fees for FY 2024-25

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several coastal development permits, including an extension for a permit on Larkspur Lane and a new administrative permit on Pacific Coast Highway. They will also consider permits related to the Woolsey Fire and another on PCH, and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 18-005 for 29300 Larkspur Lane
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 23-012 for 32420 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey Fire No. 22-001 for 31847 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 21-038 for 22234 Pacific Coast Highway
• Approval of minutes from March 18 and April 1, 2024 meetings

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will discuss and provide a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. They will also approve minutes from prior meetings. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2024 and April 10, 2024 meetings

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission will consider approving the 2024 arts program, which may include an open mic night, a student short-film festival, and a student photography exhibition, with potential partnerships with Third Space and Malibu High School. The commission will also review its current assignments and approve new ones for Fiscal Year 2024-25, to be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. Additionally, the commission will vote on the minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting.

• Approve 2024 arts program: open mic night at Malibu Bluffs Park, Michael Landon Center; student short-film festival (grades 9-12); student photography exhibition (grades 9-12)
• Review and approve Youth Commission assignments for FY 2024-25, to be sent to City Council
• Approve minutes of March 7, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda (no action taken)

Public Safety Commission

The Commission will review fiscal year assignments and discuss options for a year-round, day-use impound site. Members will also receive reports on homeless services activities and agency updates from the Sheriff, Fire, and Lifeguard divisions.

• Review of FY 2024-2025 Public Safety Commission assignments
• Homeless services monthly reports from The People Concern
• Discussion of year-round, day-use impound site options
• Public Safety Agency activity reports from LASD, Fire, Lifeguards, and CHP

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024, has been canceled because not enough members were available to form a quorum. No business was conducted. Residents should check future public postings for the rescheduled meeting date.

Environmental Review Board

The regular meeting of the Malibu Environmental Review Board scheduled for April 24, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 22, 2024.

Public Works Commission

The Commission is reviewing and providing input on approximately 32 proposed capital projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The body will also review and recommend the Commission's list of assignments for the upcoming fiscal year to the City Council.

• PCH Signal Synchronization System Improvements: $15,800,000 total project cost
• CCWTF Phase Two: $65,000,000 total project cost
• PCH Median Improvements (Webb Way to Puerco Canyon Road Phase 1): $5,750,000 total project cost
• PCH Pedestrian Undercrossing at Malibu Seafood: $2,000,000 total project cost
• Clover Heights Storm Drain Improvements: $2,334,000 total project cost

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The agenda includes this item for review and potential action.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25

Malibu Arts Commission

The Malibu Arts Commission will review and approve its assignments for Fiscal Year 2024-25, which will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The Commission will also review a proposal for Malibu Nights, a Music, Art, and Food Walk, and provide feedback to staff. The meeting includes approval of the March 26, 2024 minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Review and approve Malibu Arts Commission assignments for FY 2024-25
• Review Malibu Nights Music, Art, and Food Walk proposal
• Approve minutes of March 26, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comment on items under Commission jurisdiction (no action taken)

City Council

The Malibu City Council is meeting to consider several routine and substantive items, including approving warrants and minutes, a floodplain variance, a road repair project acceptance, a services agreement with the county animal control, and extending a local emergency declaration for Pacific Coast Highway. The council will also discuss housing element code amendments and a wastewater rate study, which could affect residents.

• Floodplain variance for 19750 Pacific Coast Highway
• Acceptance of Westward Beach Road Shoulder Repair Project
• City-County Municipal Services Agreement with LA County Animal Care and Control
• Resolution extending local emergency for Pacific Coast Highway conditions
• 2024 Wastewater and Recycled Water Rate Study and proposed rates

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly routine items: approving minutes, receiving a monthly report, and electing a chair and vice chair. New business includes reviewing criteria for recreation program proposals, discussing the Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award nomination process, and providing feedback on fundraising for the Permanent Skate Park. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approve minutes for March 19, 2024 meeting
• Review Request for Qualifications criteria for recreation programs
• Discuss nomination process for 2024 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award
• Review fundraising efforts for Permanent Skate Park

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will reorganize by electing a chair and vice chair, then review several coastal development and conditional use permits. The agenda includes an extension for a permit on Sea Vista Drive and new permits on Harvester Road and Pacific Coast Highway, plus conditional use permits for two businesses at Civic Center Way.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 14-079 / 27136 Sea Vista Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-019 / 30053 Harvester Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 17-093 / 32752 Pacific Coast Highway
• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-003 / 23465 Civic Center Way, Building 2, Suite 210 (Clark's Oyster Bar) and No. 24-004 / Building 7, Suite 705 (Pura Vida Miami)

City Council Subcommittee - Environmental Sustainability

The subcommittee will receive a presentation on the city's environmental program activities, covering energy, water conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, coastal issues, and outreach. No action is required beyond receiving and filing the update.

• Receive and file presentation on environmental programs activities
• Update covers energy, water conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, coastal, and events/outreach

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will discuss and potentially recommend the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Schedule of Fees to the City Council. The schedule applies a 3.4% cost-of-living adjustment to existing fees, with no other changes, pending a comprehensive fee study by Matrix Consulting Group. The subcommittee will not take final action; the Council will consider the schedule on April 22, 2024.

• Proposed FY 2024-25 Schedule of Fees with 3.4% CPI increase
• Fee study by Matrix Consulting Group underway, expected completion April 2024
• Interim fee schedule until new schedule adopted early FY 2024-25
• Fees cover building, planning, public works, recreation, filming, and more
• City estimates $5M in service charges and $4M in licenses/permits revenue

City Council

The Malibu City Council is holding a special work session to discuss the City of Malibu and Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District separation update. The meeting includes a general session, small-group breakout discussions, and a summary report. Public comment is allowed.

• Discussion of City of Malibu and Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District separation update
• Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Breakout session for small-group discussions with facilitator
• Summary report on breakout discussions

City Council

The Malibu City Council is meeting to take final action on Ordinance No. 516 (second reading and adoption) and to approve various routine items including warrants, minutes, and professional services agreements. The council will also receive the annual housing element progress report and discuss a classification and compensation study, as well as a comment letter on the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project's environmental impact report.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 516
• Professional Services Agreement with Managed Career Solutions
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with The People Concern for 3-year extension
• Annual Progress Report on Housing Element implementation
• City comment letter for Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project Draft EIR

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for April 4, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

City Council

The Malibu City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to convene a closed session to discuss one potential case of anticipated litigation, as permitted under state law. The council will also take public comment on the closed session item before recessing. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss initiation of litigation (1 potential case)
• Public comment period on the closed session item
• Meeting held at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will review and recommend its assignments for fiscal year 2024-2025, discuss recent homeless services activities, and receive activity reports from law enforcement and fire agencies. The agenda also includes approval of the March 6, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Review FY 2023-2024 assignments and recommend FY 2024-2025 topics to City Council
• Receive and file homeless services reports for January and February 2024 from The People Concern
• Receive activity reports from LA County Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, Lifeguard Division, and California Highway Patrol
• Approve minutes of March 6, 2024 Public Safety Commission meeting

Public Safety Commission

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, May 1, 2024. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting: May 1, 2024
• Contact: Public Safety Director Susan Duenas at 310-456-2489, ext. 313

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider several coastal development permits, a de minimis waiver, and a public access improvement project. The agenda includes a waiver for 32223 Pacific Coast Highway, approval of minutes from a prior meeting, and seven coastal development permits for properties on Broad Beach Road, Harbor Vista Drive, Malibu Canyon Road, Clover Heights Avenue, and Zumirez Drive. The meeting is primarily focused on these individual project approvals.

• De Minimis Waiver No. 22-001 for 32223 Pacific Coast Highway
• Lechuza Beach Public Access Improvement Project - Coastal Development Permit No. 07-087 for 31720.5 Broad Beach Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-075 for 24002.5 Harbor Vista Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-072 for 3212.5 Malibu Canyon Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-006 for 5845 Clover Heights Avenue

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The March 28, 2024, meeting of the Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee has been canceled because a quorum could not be reached. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting will be announced via public postings.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• No agenda items were considered

City Council Subcommittee - Library

The Library Subcommittee will review recommendations for the use of the Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes the approval of several sets of past meeting minutes.

• Recommendation regarding Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2022, and September 13, 2022
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023, October 16, 2023, and January 31, 2024

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation.

City Council

This is a special meeting convened solely for a closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding the City's petition to form the Malibu Unified School District from territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The council will receive public comment on the closed session item before recessing, and will reconvene in open session for a report on the closed session. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session discussion of litigation: City's Petition to Form Malibu USD from Territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu USD
• Public comment opportunity on the closed session item
• Closed session report upon reconvening in open session

Environmental Review Board

The Malibu Environmental Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for April 24, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were discussed or decided

Malibu Arts Commission

The Malibu Arts Commission will consider adopting Resolution No. 24-01 to amend its meeting schedule to 9:30 a.m. and review draft guidelines for temporary public art. The commission will also receive a presentation on city-owned vacant lots and provide input on an outreach plan, and approve minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting.

• Adopt Resolution No. MAC 24-01 amending regular meeting schedule to 9:30 a.m. start
• Review draft Acceptance of Temporary Art Criteria and Guidelines
• Receive presentation on City-owned vacant lots and provide input on outreach plan
• Approve minutes for February 27, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The Malibu City Council is meeting to approve routine items like warrants and minutes, and to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include a proposed advocacy for state vehicle code changes to deter speeding on PCH, an ordinance amending municipal code for additional OWTS requirements for home occupations, and an updated developer fee program for the fire district. The council will also hear an appeal of a Planning Commission decision regarding a property at 22959 Pacific Coast Highway.

• Approve warrants and minutes (Items 3B2, 3B3)
• Mayor's Monarch Pledge (Item 3B4)
• Trancas Canyon Park Playground Resurfacing Project (Item 3B5)
• Proposed advocacy for PCH speeding deterrence (Item 3B6)
• Ordinance No. 516 amending official holidays (Item 4A)

City Council

This is a special meeting called solely for a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, including a communication from the California Department of Housing and Community Development regarding noncompliance with housing element deadlines. The council will also consider initiating litigation on one potential case. No public action is scheduled; the meeting will reconvene in open session only for a report on the closed session.

• Closed session: anticipated litigation re: HCD communication on housing element noncompliance (1 potential case)
• Closed session: initiation of litigation (1 potential case)
• Public comment allowed on closed session items before recess

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a Strategic Planning and Governance Workshop, where they will receive a presentation on roles and responsibilities in a municipal organization and governance best practices. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Strategic Planning and Governance Workshop on municipal roles and best practices
• Closed session for City Manager performance evaluation (Government Code Section 54957)
• Public comment period on closed session items
• Future regular meetings scheduled for March 25, April 8, and April 22, 2024

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Malibu Parks and Recreation Commission will review the Swim Team Program recommendation from an ad hoc committee, receive a presentation on city-owned vacant lots, and discuss the Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award nomination process and permanent skate park fundraising. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a monthly department report.

• Review of Swim Team Program recommendation from Independent Contract Review Ad Hoc Committee
• Presentation on city-owned vacant lots and outreach plan input
• Discussion of 2024 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award nomination process
• Review of fundraising efforts for Permanent Skate Park
• Approval of minutes for October 17, 2023 and January 16, 2024 meetings

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and decide on several coastal development permits, including an extension and new applications. The agenda also includes a presentation on city-owned vacant land and approval of past meeting minutes.

• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 17-001 for 5924 Zumirez Drive
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 23-062 for 29225 Cliffside Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 21-069 for 32805 Camino de Buena Ventura and 4525 Avenida de la Encinal
• Coastal Development Permit No. 21-053 for 28922 Grayfox Street
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-019 for 30053 Harvester Road (with supplemental report)

City Council

The Malibu City Council is meeting to decide on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a skatepark at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, continued from February 26. The council will also discuss a GenAI solution for traffic mobility insights on PCH, a strategic plan update, mid-year commission reports, and a PCH safety projects report. Additionally, they will consider proposed advocacy for state vehicle code changes to deter speeding on PCH.

• Appeal No. 23-008 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 23-52 (Skatepark at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway)
• Support for GenAI Solution for Traffic Mobility Insights for PCH
• Malibu Pacific Coast Highway Safety Projects Report
• Proposed Advocacy for Changes to California State Vehicle Code to Deter Excessive Speeding on PCH
• Approve Warrants and Approval of Minutes

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a Coastal Development Permit for a property at 22521.5 Pacific Coast Highway. The agenda includes this single item for discussion or decision.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-017 for 22521.5 Pacific Coast Highway

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission is holding a special meeting to host a government summit with guest speakers. The commission preselected questions for the speakers at its December 12, 2023, regular meeting. No business will be discussed or action taken during this meeting; it is purely informational and open to the community.

• Government summit with guest speakers
• Preselected questions from December 12, 2023, regular meeting
• Community invited to attend
• No action or business discussion planned

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will consider potential changes to the city's food truck ordinance and receive updates on recent public safety activities from the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and Lifeguard Division. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive action items are listed.

• Evaluate current issues and regulations regarding food trucks and provide feedback for ordinance improvements
• Discuss recent Public Safety Agency activities and receive reports from LA County Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and Lifeguard Division
• Approve minutes from January 3, 2024 and February 7, 2024 meetings

Planning Commission

This agenda is only a notice of cancellation and continuance for the March 4, 2024 regular Planning Commission meeting. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled and continued to a later date

City Council

The Malibu City Council is meeting to consider two items: a potential settlement agreement with 600 Spring LLC regarding a proposed skatepark at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, and a wastewater and recycled water rate study with proposed rates, continued from a previous meeting. The agenda is otherwise limited to these two substantive items.

• Potential settlement agreement with 600 Spring LLC over proposed skatepark at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway
• Wastewater and recycled water rate study and proposed rates (continued from February 26, 2024)

Environmental Review Board

The Environmental Review Board will review a proposal for a new onsite wastewater treatment system at 28904 Verde Mesa Lane, a property where the home was destroyed in the 2018 Woolsey Fire. The project requires a variance because the proposed dispersal field would be located within the required 100-foot buffer of an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA). The Board's recommendations will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for final consideration.

• Coastal Development Permit and Variance for a new septic system at 28904 Verde Mesa Lane
• Variance request for development within the 100-foot ESHA buffer for a stream/riparian area
• Project replaces a fire-damaged system with a new 3,634-gallon MicroSepTec tank and 5,100-square-foot drip dispersal field
• Project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303(d)
• No old business items are on the agenda

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will review and provide input on a list of proposed capital improvement projects for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Staff is seeking additional project suggestions for the budget process.

• Proposed storm drain repairs on Encinal Canyon Road, Harvest Road, Malibu Park, and Malibu Canyon Road
• Proposed street resurfacing for Big Rock Drive and Tuna Canyon Road
• Proposed ADA access ramp installations at Grayfox St/Fernhill Dr, Malibu Rd/Webb Way, and Heathercliff Rd/Dume Dr
• Proposed construction of a new pedestrian walkway from Civic Center Way to Malibu City Hall
• Proposed renovations at Charmlee Park, Legacy Park, Bluffs Park, and Las Flores Canyon Park

Malibu Arts Commission

The Malibu Arts Commission will review and provide feedback on the proposed Arts Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, draft guidelines for temporary public art, and the Commission's Rules of Procedure and Decorum. The Commission will also consider approving the January 23, 2024 meeting minutes and a recommendation to feature artist Pep Williams at the Malibu City Gallery. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Review of Proposed Malibu Arts Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Review of draft guidelines for temporary display of artwork
• Review of Malibu Arts Commission Rules of Procedure and Decorum
• Approve minutes for January 23, 2024 regular meeting
• Approve recommendation to feature artist Pep Williams at Malibu City Gallery

City Council

The Malibu City Council will decide on an appeal of a Planning Commission resolution regarding a proposed skatepark at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, and may discuss a potential settlement with the property owner, 600 Spring LLC. The council will also review proposed wastewater and recycled water rates, and consider several routine items including warrants, minutes, and agreements.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 515
• Appeal No. 23-008 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 23-52 (Skatepark at 24250 PCH)
• Professional Services Agreement for City Hall Solar Power Project
• Los Angeles County Measure M Transportation Funding Agreement
• Wastewater and Recycled Water Rate Study and Proposed Rates

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The February 22, 2024, meeting of the Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee has been canceled due to a lack of quorum. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Malibu City Council is holding a special meeting primarily for a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. The sole item is a conference with legal counsel regarding a threat of litigation from Scott Gillen related to the proposed skate park project at Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. The meeting includes public comment on the closed session item and a report on the closed session afterward.

• Closed session discussion on anticipated litigation (one case) regarding threat from Scott Gillen over proposed skate park at Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway
• Public comment opportunity on closed session item
• Report on closed session after reconvening in open session

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. The only substantive item is a threat of litigation from Scott Gillen related to the proposed skate park project at Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with public comment limited to the closed session item and a report expected upon reconvening.

• Closed session under Government Code 54956.9(d)(5) for anticipated litigation
• Threat of litigation from Scott Gillen over proposed skate park at Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway
• Public comment allowed on closed session item before recess
• Closed session report to be given in open session after reconvening

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation only. The Malibu City Council special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The next special meeting is set for February 22, 2024.

• Special meeting of February 21, 2024, cancelled
• Next special meeting scheduled for February 22, 2024

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for March 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled for February 20, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for March 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission is meeting to consider four coastal development permits, including projects on Grayfox Street, Pacific Coast Highway, Broad Beach Road, and Wildlife Road. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is primarily action-oriented, with decisions on these permits.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 21-053 for 28922 Grayfox Street
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-017 for 22521.5 Pacific Coast Highway (Caltrans right-of-way)
• Lechuza Beach Public Access Improvements Project - Coastal Development Permit No. 07-087 for 31720.5 Broad Beach Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-049 for 6740 Wildlife Road
• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings (July 2022, Oct 2022, June 2023, Dec 2023)

City Council

The Malibu City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to convene a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. The only substantive item is a conference with legal counsel regarding a threat of litigation from Scott Gillen related to the proposed skate park project at Bluffs Park. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no open-session action items.

• Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (one case) under Government Code 54956.9(d)(5)
• Threat of litigation from Scott Gillen related to proposed skate park at Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway
• Public comment allowed on closed session item before recess
• Closed session report to be given upon reconvening in open session

City Council

This is a special meeting convened solely for a closed session. The City Council will discuss anticipated litigation regarding a communication from the California Department of Housing and Community Development about noncompliance with housing element deadlines, and existing litigation in the case Jason Riddick et al. v. City of Malibu. No public action is scheduled; the council will report on the closed session afterward.

• Closed session discussion on potential litigation from California HCD over housing element deadline noncompliance
• Closed session discussion on existing litigation: Jason Riddick et al. v. City of Malibu, LASC Case No. 21SMCP00655
• Public comment period on closed session item
• Meeting held at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road

City Council

The City Council will review several financial reports and amendments to professional services agreements. The meeting includes continued discussions on school safety assessments and an exterior elevated elements ordinance. Council members will also discuss advocacy for changes to the California State Vehicle Code regarding speeding on PCH.

• School Safety Assessment discussion
• Exterior Elevated Elements (E3) Ordinance discussion
• Proposed advocacy for California State Vehicle Code changes regarding PCH speeding
• Amendments to professional services agreements with Kimley Horn and Associates, STLR Corporation, and California Coastal Works, LLC
• Malibu Little League Fee Waiver

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will review a proposed policy establishing criteria for declaring and terminating a local emergency during periods of high fire risk, with a focus on reducing fire risks associated with individuals living unhoused and engaged in unpermitted camping. The Commission will provide a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the January 3, 2024 meeting minutes and a discussion of recent Public Safety Agency activities.

• Review proposed policy for declaring local emergency during high fire risk
• Review proposed policy for terminating local emergency
• Discuss recent Public Safety Agency activities (Sheriff, Fire, Lifeguard)
• Approve minutes of January 3, 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on several coastal development permits, a de minimis waiver, and approve minutes from prior meetings. The agenda includes specific property addresses for each item, with public participation instructions available in the agenda document.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 20-068 for 6734 Zumirez Drive
• De Minimis Waiver No. 20-031 for 6070 Merritt Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 21-053 for 28922 Grayfox Street
• Coastal Development Permit Amendment (Woolsey Fire) for 30125 Harvester Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-040 for 23855 Civic Center Way

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission will discuss and vote on approving three environmental sustainability public service announcements and select three commissioners to record them. They will also discuss ideas for the 2024 Arts Program. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes from the January 11 special meeting.

• Approve environmental sustainability PSAs on clean water, Earth Hour, and recycling
• Select three commissioners to record the PSAs
• Discuss ideas for the 2024 Arts Program
• Approve minutes from January 11, 2024 special meeting

City Council Subcommittee - Library

The Malibu City Council Library Subcommittee will discuss and provide a recommendation to the City Council on the use of the Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The subcommittee will also consider approving the minutes from its May 2, 2022, and September 13, 2022, special meetings. The set-aside fund balance is approximately $21.9 million as of FY 2022-23.

• Approval of minutes for May 2, 2022, and September 13, 2022, special meetings
• Recommendation on use of Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for FY 2024-2025
• Set Aside Fund ending balance of approximately $21.9 million as of FY 22-23
• No fiscal impact to the city from this action

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for January 25, 2024, has been canceled because a quorum could not be reached. No items were discussed or decided. Residents are advised to check future postings for the rescheduled meeting.

Environmental Review Board

The Environmental Review Board will review supplemental information for a proposed new single-family residence at 5610 Kanan Dume Road, including an updated Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) boundary due to post-Woolsey Fire regrowth. The board will also review a separate project at 20741 Las Flores Mesa Drive for a new 10,462-square-foot home with variances. Both items are for recommendation to the Planning Commission, not final decisions.

• Coastal Development Permit 20-056: new 7,150 sq ft home at 5610 Kanan Dume Road with variances for slope, ESHA buffer, and front yard setback
• Updated ESHA delineation after 2018 Woolsey Fire regrowth of southern California black walnut trees
• Coastal Development Permit 22-003: new 10,462 sq ft home at 20741 Las Flores Mesa Drive with variances for slope and ESHA buffer
• No old business items on the agenda

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will receive a report on the Draft 2024 Wastewater and Recycled Water Rate Study Update, as current rates expire June 30, 2024. The body will also develop a list of activities for the City Manager’s Mid-Year Commission Activity Report.

• Draft 2024 Wastewater and Recycled Water Rate Study Update
• Mid-Year Commission Report to the City Council
• Approval of October 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Malibu Arts Commission

The Malibu Arts Commission will review and potentially approve the Malibu City Gallery exhibition featuring artist Pep Williams, discuss draft guidelines for temporary public art displays, and consider the commission's mid-year activity report. The meeting also includes a report from the Poet Laureate on poetry programs and possible changes to ad hoc committees.

• Review and approve Malibu City Gallery exhibition featuring artist Pep Williams
• Review draft guidelines for temporary public art displays
• Review and approve Malibu Arts Commission Mid-Year Activity Report (July-December 2023)
• Update on poetry programs from Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassell
• Approve minutes from August 22, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

The Malibu City Council will consider several items including an ordinance on exterior elevated elements, a safety review of Pacific Coast Highway, and a school safety assessment. The agenda also includes routine approvals of warrants and minutes, as well as amendments to professional services agreements and grant acceptances.

• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with California Skateparks
• Hazard Tree Removal and Fuel Reduction Grant Acceptance
• Purchase of Beach Team Equipment
• Los Angeles County Measure R Transportation Funding Agreement Amendment
• Exterior Elevated Elements (E3) Ordinance

City Council

The Malibu City Council is holding a special meeting primarily for a closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding the City's petition to form the Malibu Unified School District from territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The agenda includes public comment on the closed session item, and the council may continue any item to open session. No other substantive business is listed.

• Closed session discussion on litigation: City's Petition to Form Malibu USD from Territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu USD

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will discuss and possibly recommend funding for city-owned vacant lot outreach and education, review quarterly financial reports, and consider mid-year budget amendments. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and is largely routine financial oversight.

• Appropriation of $55,000 from General Fund Undesignated Reserve for City Owned Vacant Lot Outreach and Education
• Review of FY 2022-23 Fourth Quarter financial report
• Review of FY 2023-24 First Quarter financial report
• Review of FY 2023-24 Second Quarter financial report and mid-year budget amendments
• Approval of minutes for November 6 and December 18, 2023 subcommittee meetings

City Council

The City Council will conduct a study session regarding the revised 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element. This session is intended to review the draft document.

• Study Session on Revised 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and decide on a series of coastal development permits, de minimis waivers, and a conditional use permit. The agenda includes items for specific properties, such as extensions, administrative permits, and a conditional use permit amendment. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting.

• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 12-095 / 5942 Cavalleri Road
• De Minimis Waiver No. 23-011 / 6210 Ocean Breeze Drive
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 22-008 / 6655 Dume Drive
• Conditional Use Permit No. 18-003 / 30745 and 30811 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 19-054 / 3705 Cross Creek Road

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission will discuss and decide on community service project beneficiaries for February and March 2024, review and possibly approve co-hosting a teen stress management workshop, and discuss an environmental sustainability program. The meeting also includes the oath of office for new commissioners and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discuss community service projects and determine February and March 2024 beneficiaries
• Review and approve co-hosting a teen health and wellness program (Breathwork and Stress Management Workshop) on Feb 2, 2024 at Malibu Bluffs Park
• Discuss and provide feedback on an Environmental Sustainability Program for spring 2024
• Administer Oath of Office to newly appointed commissioners
• Approve minutes of December 7, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, infrastructure projects, and service agreements. Key discussions include traffic calming and median improvements on Pacific Coast Highway and extending a local emergency declaration for PCH conditions.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinances Nos. 510 and 511
• Pacific Coast Highway Median Improvements Project
• Extension of Local Emergency declaration regarding PCH conditions
• Emergency purchase of Lidar Speed Guns
• Traffic calming measures on Pacific Coast Highway

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for January 4, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• Cancellation of January 4, 2024, regular meeting
• Special meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will receive a staff report on the status of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) safety improvements and provide feedback. They will also develop a list of activities for the City Manager's Mid-Year Commission Activity Report and discuss recent Public Safety Agency activities, including reports from the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and Lifeguard Division. The agenda includes approval of the November 1, 2023 minutes.

• Receive report on PCH Safety improvements and provide feedback
• Develop list of Commission activities for July-December 2023 for Mid-Year Report
• Discuss Public Safety Agency activities and receive reports from Sheriff, Fire, Lifeguard
• Approve minutes of November 1, 2023 meeting