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Malibu public meetings in 2025

103 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 23, 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

Malibu Arts Commission meeting on Dec 23, 2025 cancelled

The regular Malibu Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Questions may be directed to Brittany Saleaumua, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected].

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✓ Decided: Malibu Arts Commission meeting cancelled, next meeting set for Jan 27, 2026

The regularly scheduled Malibu Arts Commission meeting on December 23, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

City Council

City Council meeting on Dec 22, 2025 cancelled due to Winter Closure

The Malibu City Council's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled because of the Winter Closure. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for January 12, 2026.

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Thu Dec 18, 2025

Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission

Commission to consider Mobilehome Park rent‑stabilization regulation changes (Ch 5‑32)

The Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission will receive and file the annual registration records report. It will review and discuss Administrative Regulations Chapters 1‑4 and proposed revisions to Chapter 5‑32, with three options ranging from adoption to filing. The commission will also consider draft changes to Malibu Municipal Code sections 5.16.090.1(C) and 5.16.200(E)(3) and recommend them to the City Council. Public comments will be heard but no action may be taken on those items.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

City Council

City Council to appoint Joe Irvin as City Manager

The Malibu City Council is scheduled to vote on the appointment of Joe Irvin as the new City Manager and the related employment agreement.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

City Council

Council to hear appeal on emergency communication facility at Civic Center Way

The City Council will consider an appeal by the Malibu Township Council regarding a conditional use permit. The permit concerns an emergency communication facility for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's substation.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

Environmental Review Board

ERB reviews Malibu home project near stream

The Malibu Environmental Review Board will review a proposed single-family home on Pacific Coast Highway. The board will assess the project's impact on a nearby stream and provide recommendations to the Planning Commission.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Planning Commission

Coastal Development Permit for PCH roundabouts from Broad Beach Rd to La Piedra Beach Rd

The Malibu Planning Commission will consider an extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 18-015 for 30015 Andromeda Lane. It will approve the minutes from the November 17 and December 1, 2025 meetings. Several coastal permits will be reviewed, including Permit No. 25-041 for roundabouts along the Pacific Coast Highway, Permit No. 19-012 at 25200 Pacific Coast Highway, and a View Preservation Permit for 7132 Dume Drive and 29119 Cliffside Drive. A Local Coastal Program amendment for 22549 Pacific Coast Highway will also be discussed.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on Dec 16 cancelled

The Malibu Parks & Recreation Commission announced that its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. No agenda items were presented for the cancelled meeting.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting adjourned to Dec 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Dec 15, 2025 is postponed to Dec 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. No agenda items or decisions are listed in this notice.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

Special meeting of Malibu Arts Commission on Dec 9, 2025 cancelled

The Malibu Arts Commission special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Questions can be directed to Brittany Saleaumua, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected].

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✓ Decided: Special Arts Commission meeting cancelled; next meeting Jan 27, 2026

The Malibu Arts Commission special meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. For questions, contact Brittany Saleaumua, Administrative Assistant.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to review $3.7 million Malibu Bluffs Park Snack Shack design

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a conceptual design for a permanent snack shack at Malibu Bluffs Park for City Council consideration. The body will also provide feedback on various park maintenance improvement and replacement projects.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

Malibu City Council meeting adjourned to December 17

The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, has been adjourned. The meeting is rescheduled for December 17, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

Council will consider a policy to streamline rebuilding after disasters

The Malibu City Council will review several contracts, amendments, and ordinances, including updates to professional services agreements and a new building code ordinance. It will also discuss a proposal for a policy that would expedite the reconstruction of structures damaged by natural disasters. Additional items include a tree replacement project on Cross Creek Road and a request to increase the floor‑area ratio for the Community Labor Exchange project.

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Fri Dec 5, 2025

City Council Subcommittee - Library

Subcommittee to recommend priorities for FY 2026-27 Library Set Aside Funds

The Library Subcommittee will discuss and provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding a prioritized list of expenditures for the Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27. These funds must be used exclusively for library services or facility improvements.

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Fri Dec 5, 2025

City Council

City Council holds special meeting to discuss closed‑session personnel matters

The council convened a special meeting with a closed session to consider personnel matters under Government Code §§ 54957 and 54957.6. Items include the appointment of a City Manager and a conference with a labor negotiator involving the interim City Attorney and the City Manager. The City Attorney will give an oral report before the meeting adjourns.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

Commission to discuss and approve community service learning opportunities Feb‑May 2026

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission will approve the minutes from its November 6, 2025 meeting. It will discuss and vote on in‑person community service learning opportunities scheduled for February through May 2026, as well as donation‑based programs for the same period. The commission will also review teen outreach and communication preferences.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved a Legacy Park clean‑up and Malibu Library volunteer day

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission unanimously approved its agenda and consent calendar. It voted to hold a park and trail clean‑up at Legacy Park in February and a volunteer day at the Malibu Library in March. The commission also approved two donation drives: blankets and towels for Agoura Animal Care Center in January 2026, and sports/kateboard equipment for the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu in spring 2026. The meeting was adjourned with a 19‑0 vote.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Public Safety Commission

Malibu Public Safety Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Planning Commission

Decision on Coastal Development Permit No. 23-034 for 33008 Pacific Coast Hwy

The Malibu Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its November 3, 2025 meeting. It will consider several coastal development permits, including Permit No. 23-034 at 33008 Pacific Coast Highway, an amendment for 30215 Morning View Drive at the Malibu Middle and High School site, a time extension for Permit No. 17-001 at 5924 Zumirez Drive, Permit No. 23-040 at 22800 Pacific Coast Highway, Permit No. 21-045 at 24507 Ventage Point Terrace, and a View Preservation Permit No. 24-001 covering 4727 and 4732 Avenida Del Mar.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved motel conversion permit and school waste‑water amendment

The Malibu Planning Commission unanimously approved a Coastal Development Permit amendment for a new waste‑water treatment system at the Malibu Middle and High School campus. It also approved a one‑year extension of a residential coastal permit (4‑1 vote, Commissioner Mazza dissenting) and authorized a motel conversion permit and conditional use (4‑1 vote, Commissioner Mazza dissenting). Several items were continued to future meetings.

Thu Nov 27, 2025

Wastewater Advisory Committee

Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting canceled

The Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 27, 2025, has been canceled.

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Wed Nov 26, 2025

Public Works Commission

Public Works Commission meeting for November 26, 2025, cancelled

The Public Works Commission meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

Malibu Arts Commission meeting on Nov 25, 2025 was cancelled

The regular Malibu Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. was cancelled. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Questions can be directed to Brittany Saleaumua, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected].

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✓ Decided: Malibu Arts Commission meeting on Nov 25, 2025 was cancelled

The regularly scheduled Malibu Arts Commission meeting for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. was cancelled. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, December 9, 2025. No substantive decisions were made.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Council

Council to consider PCH roadway improvements appeal and disaster rebuild policy

The City Council will discuss emergency declarations for PCH and recent fires, as well as a proposed policy for 'Like-for-Like Disaster Rebuilds.' The body is also reviewing zoning amendments for beachfront properties and an appeal regarding extensive roadway improvements on Pacific Coast Highway.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Environmental Review Board

Malibu Environmental Review Board meeting cancelled

The regularly scheduled meeting for November 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for December 17, 2025.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Meeting location moved to City Hall Chambers due to storm damage

The Malibu Parks and Recreation Commission announced that the regular meeting on November 18, 2025, will be held in the City Hall Chambers instead of the Multipurpose Room. The change is due to damage to the Multipurpose Room from recent rain. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Meeting location changed to City Hall Chambers due to rain damage

The Parks & Recreation Commission moved its November 18, 2025 meeting from the Multipurpose Room to the Council Chambers at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road because the original room was damaged by recent rain. No substantive agenda items or votes were recorded; the notice was purely procedural.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to review Malibu Equestrian Park operations and recommend management

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the September 16 minutes and receive the Community Services Department monthly report for October 2025. It will discuss the Malibu Equestrian Park update, reviewing operations, proposed maintenance, and facility‑use options, and will prepare a recommendation for City Council consideration. No new business items are scheduled for action.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Malibu Planning Commission to elect leadership and review coastal permits

The Planning Commission will reorganize and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also consider several Coastal Development Permits, including new permits, extensions, and an amendment.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved Coastal Permit Amendment No.22‑006, exempting project from CEQA

The Planning Commission elected Drew Leonard as Chair (4‑1) and John G. Mazza as Vice Chair (unanimous). It filed the Administrative Coastal Development Permit No.23‑016 (4‑0) and adopted Resolution No.25‑87 extending Coastal Permit No.18‑002 with a variance (unanimous). It adopted Resolution No.25‑84 granting a two‑year extension of Permit No.19‑078 and Demolition Permit No.21‑020 (4‑1). Finally, it adopted Resolution No.25‑81 exempting the 5949 Murphy Way project from CEQA and approving Coastal Permit Amendment No.22‑006 (unanimous).

Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council

City Council to amend ADU zoning rules to align with new state law

The Malibu City Council will consider several items, including the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 527 and Ordinance No. 528, approval of warrants and meeting minutes, and updates to contracts and agreements. A key agenda item is Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003, which modifies the municipal code’s accessory dwelling unit regulations to comply with recent state law changes. The council will also discuss a procurement standards update, a federal transit grant program, and a request to dedicate the City Hall multi‑purpose room as a senior center.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

Youth Commission to discuss skate park opening and wellness programs

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission will meet to provide feedback on several youth-focused initiatives. The body will also review and approve its meeting schedule for the 2025-26 appointment year.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved agenda and altered 2026 meeting schedule

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously (20‑0). It adopted the consent calendar, including approval of the September 4, 2025 minutes, also unanimously (20‑0). A motion to cancel the January 1 and April 2, 2026 regular meetings and to schedule special meetings on January 8 and April 6, 2026 passed (21‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (21‑0).

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Public Safety Commission

Public Safety Commission reviews summer beach enforcement and agency reports

The Public Safety Commission will review supplemental reports on public safety services, the 2025 Summer Beach Enforcement Operation, and monthly activity reports from the Homeless Services and Parking Enforcement agencies.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Planning Commission

Malibu Planning Commission considers coastal development permits

The Malibu Planning Commission will review multiple Coastal Development Permit applications and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda includes items for Cavalleri Road, Pacific Coast Highway, and Cliffside Drive.

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✓ Decided: Commission adopts Resolution 25‑69 approving extensive PCH upgrades

The Malibu Planning Commission unanimously approved a one‑year extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 12‑095 for a barn project at 5942 Cavalleri Road. The commission also approved the minutes of the October 20, 2025 meeting unanimously. A motion to remove a proposed sidewalk in front of Pepperdine University failed for lack of a second, while a separate motion to approve that sidewalk with design conditions passed 3‑2. Finally, the commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution 25‑69, adding lighting and sidewalk design conditions, with a 4‑1 vote.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

Commission to consider recommendation for a new Performing Arts Center at Cross Creek Ranch

The commission will approve the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting and adopt the consent calendar. It will review outreach results and staff recommendations for a proposed Performing Arts Center on Parcel C at Cross Creek Ranch, and consider recommendations on the Malibu Poet Laureate stipend and a Community Resilience Project. The commission will then provide recommendations to the City Council.

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✓ Decided: Poet Laureate stipend raised from $2,000 to $10,000

The Malibu Arts Commission approved its agenda and consent calendar unanimously (3‑0 each). It voted to let the Parcel C Performing Arts Center Ad Hoc Committee continue work on a conceptual design (3‑0). It also approved a recommendation to increase the annual Poet Laureate stipend from $2,000 to $10,000 (3‑0). By consensus the November 25 and December 23 regular meetings were cancelled and a special meeting set for December 9, 2025.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council

Council will consider a zoning amendment to align ADU rules with new state law

The Malibu City Council meeting will approve routine items such as warrants, minutes, and monthly investment reports. It will also consider several contract amendments and professional services agreements, including a signal synchronization project on Pacific Coast Highway and recruitment services for the City Manager position. Major policy items include a zoning text amendment to modify accessory dwelling unit regulations, a fire hazard severity zone designation, and multiple coastal and planning permits for the Ryokan Bed and Breakfast project. The agenda also features a draft 2025 Strategic Plan, an award presentation, a coastal vulnerability update, and appointments to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Wastewater Advisory Committee

Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting on Oct 23, 2025 canceled

The Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025 has been canceled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. Residents are instructed to check public postings for information about the next meeting.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Environmental Review Board

Malibu Environmental Review Board meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Malibu Environmental Review Board scheduled for October 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission will approve minutes and review Legacy Park and Park Enhancement updates.

The Malibu Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting. It will receive and file the Community Services Department monthly report for September 2025. The commission will receive a report on the Legacy Park rehabilitation project and discuss revisions to the Park Enhancement and Donation Program, recommending City Council approval of those revisions.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $2,000 plaque fee and revisions to donation program

The commission voted 4‑0 to adopt revisions to the Park Enhancement and Donation Program. The changes set the donation plaque price at $2,000, replace three damaged benches with concrete backless benches, add memorial plaque options on twelve picnic tables at Malibu Bluffs Park, and create an ad‑hoc committee to review the program annually. In the same meeting, the commission also approved a 4‑0 motion to add Charmlee Wilderness Park and the Skate Park to the list of locations eligible for park donations. Additionally, the commission cancelled the December 16 regular meeting and scheduled a special meeting for December 9 at Malibu Bluffs Park.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

Subcommittee considers increasing City Manager's purchasing authority to $60,000

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee is discussing a proposal to increase the City Manager's purchasing authority from $25,000 to $60,000. The body is also considering raising the small purchase/open-market purchases procedure threshold from $5,000 to $10,000.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review five Coastal Development Permits

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several Coastal Development Permits for specific properties and a citywide project. The body will also vote on the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission adopted a one‑year extension for a new single‑family home project

The Planning Commission unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25‑77, granting a one‑year extension of Resolution No. 20‑59, exempting the project from CEQA and approving Coastal Development Permit No. 16‑024 for a new 11,170‑sq‑ft single‑family residence at 22271 Carbon Mesa Road. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting and moved several agenda items to the November 3, 2025 meeting.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission

Commission to form rent control ordinance ad hoc committee

The Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission will consider forming an ad hoc committee for the rent control ordinance. The body will also review revised rent adjustment applications and establish a formal schedule for regular meetings.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

City Council

Council decides on park arbors, road retaining walls, fire debris bid, grants

The Malibu City Council will consider several project actions, including rejecting bids for the Legacy Park Arbors Renovations and awarding the Latigo Canyon Road Retaining Walls contract. They will also authorize a public bid for commercial property fire debris abatement. Additional items include discussion of deferred General Fund grants for FY 2025-26 and policies for rebuilding structures damaged by natural disasters.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

City Council

Council considers multiple permits for Ryokan Bed and Breakfast Inn project

The Malibu City Council will review and act on a suite of permits and approvals for the Ryokan Bed and Breakfast Inn project, including a Negative Declaration, Local Coastal Program amendment, General Plan amendment, Zoning Map amendment, Coastal Development Permits, Conditional Use Permit, Lot Tie, and a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity. Other agenda items include routine approvals of warrants and minutes, rejection of bids for the Legacy Park Arbors Renovations, and discussion of infrastructure and public‑safety projects such as the Latigo Canyon Road retaining walls and fire‑debris abatement. The council will also consider deferred general‑fund grants, a draft 2025 Strategic Plan, rebuild policies for disaster‑damaged structures, a surf legend award, a coastal vulnerability assessment update, and an appointment to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

City Council

City Council meeting cancelled; hearings moved to Oct 27

The Malibu City Council cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025. All public hearings that were to be held at that meeting—including Negative Declaration No. 19-002, Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 16-001, General Plan Amendment No. 16-001, Zoning Map Amendment No. 15-001, Coastal Development Permit No. 23-046, Coastal Development Permit Amendment No. 25-002, Conditional Use Permit No. 16-007, Lot Tie No. 24-001, and the Ryokan Bed and Breakfast Inn Project letter—are continued to the next regular meeting on October 27, 2025. Residents with questions can contact the City Clerk’s Office.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Planning Commission

Coastal Development Permit No. 25-009 for Pacific Coast Highway under review

The Malibu Planning Commission will consider approval of minutes from two September meetings. It will review several coastal development permits, including Permit No. 25-009 along Pacific Coast Highway, Permit No. 15-070 and Conditional Use Permit No. 16-006 on Cliffside Drive, Permit No. 24-007 at 6844 Wildlife Road, and Permit No. 23-034 at 33008 Pacific Coast Highway. The commission will also conduct a General Plan conformance review of the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2025‑26.

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✓ Decided: Commission adopted Resolution 25‑74 approving a new coastal development project

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 25‑74, granting a coastal development permit and demolition permit for the project at 6844 Wildlife Road. The commission also adopted Resolution No. 25‑70, finding the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan. Several agenda items were continued to future meetings and the consent calendar was approved.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Public Safety Commission

Public Safety Commission to review mobile speaker stations and agency reports

The Malibu Public Safety Commission will review reports from local agencies regarding mobile high-power speaker stations, homeless services, and parking enforcement. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

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Mon Sep 29, 2025

City Council

Council to hear appeal on emergency communications facility at 23525 Civic Center Way

The Malibu City Council will approve routine warrants and minutes, extend local emergency declarations for the Franklin Fire, Pacific Coast Highway conditions, and the Palisades Fire, and form a Camping Ad Hoc Committee. It will also consider amendments to professional services agreements and an appeal of a planning commission decision on a conditional use permit for an emergency communications facility at 23525 Civic Center Way.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

City Council

Council to hear appeal on wetland buffer restoration at 23855 Civic Center Way

The City Council will consider appeals regarding a Coastal Development Permit for wetland buffer restoration. The body will also discuss policies to facilitate rebuilding structures destroyed by natural disasters.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Wastewater Advisory Committee

Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting canceled

The Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025, has been canceled.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Public Works Commission

Commission to receive update on PCH Quickbuild Roundabouts Project

The Public Works Commission will receive a presentation on the Pacific Coast Highway Quickbuild Roundabouts Project. The project involves installing two roundabouts at the intersections of PCH and El Matador State Beach and PCH and Encinal Canyon Road to improve safety and traffic flow.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Environmental Review Board

Regular meeting cancelled; next meeting set for Oct 22, 2025

The Malibu Environmental Review Board cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2025.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

Malibu Arts Commission regular meeting canceled

The Malibu Arts Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

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✓ Decided: Malibu Arts Commission meeting cancelled, no decisions made

The Malibu Arts Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council

City Council meeting adjourned to Sept 29, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025 has been adjourned to September 29, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265. No agenda items were listed; this notice is purely procedural.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission will review and give feedback on Malibu Bluffs Park Snack Shack design

The Malibu Parks & Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on the conceptual design of the Malibu Bluffs Park Snack Shack and provide staff feedback. Commissioners will also review and approve the installation of a Nathan Hassall poetry stone at Legacy Park. The body will discuss criteria for the Surf Legend of the Year award and recommend a 2025 recipient to the City Council. Additionally, the commission will receive and file the Community Services Department monthly report for August 2025.

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✓ Decided: Commission created Malibu Surf Legend Award and named 2025 recipient

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the creation of the Malibu Surf Legend Award, set its criteria, and recommended Randall “Crawdaddy” Mioda as the 2025 recipient. It also approved a $5,000 Nathan Hassall Poetry Stone for Legacy Park. An ad hoc committee was appointed to work on the Malibu Bluffs Park Snack Shack design, and the consent calendar was approved.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews multiple coastal development permits on Sep 15

The Malibu Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its August 18 meeting and consider three coastal development permits: a city‑wide permit along the Pacific Coast Highway from Serra Road to the Ventura County line, a permit for the Malibu Community Labor Exchange at 23525 Civic Center Way, and a permit for 4510 Via Vienta Street. The commission will also discuss the proposed 2026 meeting calendar.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopts coastal permits and exemptions for two projects

The commission adopted Resolution No. 25‑71, exempting a 719‑sq‑ft office building for the Malibu Community Labor Exchange from CEQA and approving its coastal development and conditional use permits, with a 3‑1 vote. It also adopted Resolution No. 25‑55, exempting a new two‑story, 3,800‑sq‑ft single‑family residence from CEQA and approving its coastal permit, variance and site‑plan review, with a 4‑0 vote. The body approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes and the proposed 2026 Planning Commission calendar, each by 4‑0.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission

Commission will set a regular meeting day and time

The Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission will approve the minutes from its June 30, 2025 special meeting. It will consider establishing a regular meeting schedule and request a resolution to adopt that date and time. The commission will also receive and file the process for the annual formula rent increase and the review of existing mobile home space adjustment applications.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Malibu Public Facilities Authority

Malibu Public Facilities Authority meeting cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of a quorum.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 526

The City Council will vote on the adoption of Ordinance No. 526 and review several hazard mitigation projects. The body will also discuss funding for the Malibu Library and a contract with Covered 6 LLC.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

Youth Commission to elect 2025-2026 Executive Board and leadership

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission will elect a five-member Executive Board, a Chair, and a Vice Chair for the 2025-2026 term. The body will also discuss community service and donation-based programs for the remainder of the year.

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✓ Decided: Commission elected Porat as Chair and Mirmohammadsadeghi as Vice Chair

The commission elected four members to the Executive Board—Porat (8 votes), Mirmohammadsadeghi (4), Myers (3) and Polatin (3). From that board, Porat was chosen as Chair and Mirmohammadsadeghi as Vice Chair, both elections approved unanimously (26‑0). The commission also approved volunteering at the Malibu Moves half‑marathon and a December beach clean‑up at Zuma Beach, and authorized a canned‑food drive for the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu and a toy drive for the Los Angeles County Firefighters Foundation, each motion passing 26‑0.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approves carwash permit and related resolution

The commission adopted Resolution No. 25‑68, granting a Conditional Use Permit for a carwash at 29138 Pacific Coast Highway and declaring the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. It also approved two Administrative Coastal Development Permits (Nos. 24‑052 and 24‑027) and extended rebuild deadlines for about 21 Woolsey Fire properties. The agenda, consent calendar, and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Wastewater Advisory Committee

Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

The Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 28, 2025, has been canceled because the required quorum was not met. The next meeting will be announced through public postings.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

Public Works Commission

City seeks $12.4 million in FEMA funds for Palisades Fire infrastructure repairs

The Public Works Commission will receive updates on funding applications for damages caused by the Palisades Fire. This includes a list of 16 public infrastructure projects and several competitive grant applications for hazard mitigation.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

Arts Commission to review gallery schedule and new art installations

The Malibu Arts Commission will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair and discuss marketing strategies for art programs. The body is also considering the Fiscal Year 2025-26 gallery exhibition schedule and the installation of a poetry stone.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved FY 2025‑26 Malibu City Gallery art exhibition schedule

The Malibu Arts Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 City Gallery exhibition schedule, accepted two temporary artworks for the gallery collection, and approved a poetry stone honoring Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall. All three motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The Consent Calendar was also approved unanimously.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council

Council considers zoning changes to aid business recovery from 2025 Palisades Fire

The City Council will discuss modifying zoning standards and procedures for temporary use and sign permits to support local businesses following the 2025 Palisades Fire. The body is also reviewing the city's evacuation plan and a contract amendment for grant writing services.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission to review equestrian and environmental reports

The Commission will receive reports on the Earth Friendly Management Policy and Malibu Equestrian Park attendance. The body will also review the Community Services Department's July 2025 activity report.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved agenda and consent calendar, adopting minutes and staff reports

The commission approved the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote. It then approved the consent calendar, also 3‑0, which adopted the May 20 and July 29, 2025 commission minutes and received several staff reports, including the Community Services Department July 2025 report, the Earth‑Friendly Management Policy report, and the Malibu Equestrian Park attendance report. The commission agreed to review program options for the Malibu Equestrian Park in January 2026. No other actions were taken.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider zoning changes for accessory dwelling units

The Planning Commission will review several coastal development permits and a formula retail clearance. The body is also considering an amendment to zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopts zoning amendment for accessory dwelling units

The commission approved its agenda and the consent calendar unanimously. It approved the minutes of the August 4 meeting by consensus. The commission adopted Resolution No. 25‑65, recommending the City Council approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 25‑003 for accessory dwelling units, with a 4‑1 vote and one abstention. The consent calendar included approval of Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 22‑060 and Formula Retail Clearance No. 24‑001.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council

City Council to update zoning for housing programs and accessory dwelling units

The City Council will consider amendments to the Malibu Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program to implement housing element programs. The body will also discuss emergency declarations for PCH and recent fires, as well as various professional service agreements.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved several coastal permits and event use

The Planning Commission approved the adoption of Resolution No. 25‑58, which includes an Initial Study, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Coastal Development Permit No. 15‑046 for a new single‑family residence at Broad Beach Road. It also adopted Resolution No. 25‑60, exempting the project from CEQA and granting Conditional Use Permit No. 25‑002 to allow fifteen annual live‑music events at the Trancas Country Market. The Commission further adopted Resolution No. 25‑64, exempting the project from CEQA and approving Coastal Development Permit No. 23‑021 for interior and exterior remodel and additions to a beachfront residence at 31376 Broad Beach Road. Additionally, the minutes of the May 6 2024 and June 6 2025 regular meetings were approved by unanimous consent.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

✓ Decided: Malibu Arts Commission meeting cancelled, next meeting set for Aug 26

The regularly scheduled Malibu Arts Commission meeting on July 22, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Scheduled Parks & Recreation meeting cancelled, no decisions made

The regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next meeting is set for July 29, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Fri Jul 11, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda

The council voted to approve the July 11 agenda, with all members in favor. No other actions were taken; the closed‑session discussion resulted in no reportable action. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Malibu City Council approved the agenda unanimously (4-0)

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda, with a 4‑0 vote and the Mayor Pro Tem absent. Afterward the council recessed to a closed session to discuss a City Manager appointment and a labor‑negotiator conference, but reported no actionable decisions. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

Thu Jul 3, 2025

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

✓ Decided: Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission regular meeting cancelled

The scheduled regular meeting for Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decisions made. For questions, contact Sebastian Spiroglou at [email protected].

Thu Jul 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously authorizes letter to Gov. Newsom to suspend fire‑rebuilding code rules

The council approved the meeting agenda and reordered it to place Item 1A before the closed session, both unanimously. It then authorized the mayor to send a letter to Governor Newsom requesting suspension of specific building‑code requirements for Palisades fire rebuilding, with a friendly amendment directing the city manager to request waivers that do not affect safety. The amended motion passed unanimously.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda

The council voted to approve the June 26, 2025 agenda, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by the mayor.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda

The council voted unanimously to approve the June 25 agenda. A public comment period was held, followed by a governance workshop and a legal‑requirements presentation for council members and commissioners. The meeting was recessed twice and adjourned at 2:13 p.m. The minutes were later approved and adopted on Jan. 26, 2026.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

✓ Decided: Commission appointed Charlotte Ward as 2025‑27 Malibu Poet Laureate

The Malibu Arts Commission unanimously appointed Charlotte Ward as the 2025‑27 Malibu Poet Laureate, with her term beginning in September 2025. The commission also approved its meeting agenda by a 4‑0 vote. The consent calendar, including approval of the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes, was adopted unanimously. The commission discussed future items such as an Art Walk at Legacy Park and a Parcel C community workshop scheduled for July 30, 2025, but no formal decisions were recorded on those topics.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $3.59 M in warrants for city claim payments

The Malibu City Council approved the meeting agenda and the Consent Calendar unanimously. It authorized payment of warrants totaling $3,589,382.33 from the General Fund. The Council adopted three resolutions extending local emergency declarations for the Palisades Fire, Pacific Coast Highway conditions, and the Franklin Fire. It also authorized the mayor to execute an amendment to the California Strategies & Advocacy professional services agreement.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission votes to schedule Trancas Canyon Park field renovation for spring

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved a reordered agenda (3‑0) and the consent calendar (4‑0). It unanimously recommended three nominees for the 2025 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award. The board also approved the Trancas Canyon Park annual field renovation to be done in the spring and cancelled the July 15 regular meeting, setting a special meeting for July 29.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved a coastal permit for 18824 Pacific Coast Highway

The Planning Commission elected Skylar Leonard as Chair (Mazz dissenting, Kamins abstaining) and Riddick as Vice Chair (Kamins and Mazz dissenting). It adopted Resolution 25‑54, granting a one‑year extension for a new single‑family residence at 6361 SeaStar Drive, and adopted Resolution 25‑32, exempting a bulkhead project at 18824 Pacific Coast Highway from CEQA and approving Coastal Development Permit 16‑077. The body also adopted Resolution 25‑52, exempting a new home project at 22281 Carbon Mesa Road from CEQA and approving Coastal Development Permit 22‑059. All resolution votes were unanimous.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

✓ Decided: Commission adopts modified FY2025‑26 Youth Commission assignments for City Council

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission approved the meeting agenda and consent calendar unanimously (9‑0). It approved the minutes of the April 3, 2025 meeting. The commission adopted the recommended Youth Commission assignments for Fiscal Year 2025‑26, as modified, to be forwarded to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopts multiple coastal permits, a zoning amendment, and a consent calendar

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar and the May 9 minutes. It adopted a one‑year extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 17‑076 for a new residence at 4140 Encinal Canyon Road (unanimous). It approved Coastal Development Permit No. 23‑018 for a pool and accessory structures at 29042 Cliffside Drive, with a 3‑2 vote (Kamins and Mazza dissenting). It also adopted a citywide Zoning Text Amendment to stimulate post‑fire economic recovery (adopted).

Tue May 27, 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

✓ Decided: Arts Commission approved FY 2025‑26 assignments, adding artist‑in‑residence study

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve the proposed FY 2025‑26 assignments for City Council consideration, amending Assignment No. 11 to explore an artist‑in‑residence and Arts Ambassador program. By consensus the commission decided not to change its Rules of Procedure and Decorum. By consensus the commission agreed to hold a community workshop with the Cross Creek Ranch development team in July 2025 regarding the Parcel C Performing Arts Center.

Wed May 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted a zoning amendment to aid post‑fire business recovery

The Malibu City Council approved a zoning text amendment (Resolution No. 25‑23) to modify temporary‑use and sign permits after the 2025 Palisades Fire, bypassing the usual subcommittee and directing a public hearing. It also approved the Consent Calendar, authorizing large warrant payments, extending local emergency declarations, and amending a professional services agreement for a new wastewater design project.

Tue May 20, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commissioners Villablanca and Lingo elected Chair and Vice Chair

The commission unanimously elected Commissioner Judy Villablanca as Chair and Commissioner Jake Lingo as Vice Chair. The agenda was approved by a 4‑0 vote. The consent calendar motion passed unanimously. By consensus the commission added a future agenda item to review pool operations and swim‑team programming.

Mon May 19, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Malibu Planning Commission approved a restaurant permit, view preservation and minutes

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes of the April 15 2024 and May 5 2025 meetings. It adopted Resolution 25‑48, an amended approval of Conditional Use Permit 21‑005 for the SakiHouse restaurant with multiple conditions. It also adopted Resolution 25‑51, approving View Preservation Permit 23‑001 for foliage work at 31842 Sea Level Drive. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints Ambassador Candace Bond as Interim City Manager

The council unanimously appointed Ambassador Candace Bond as interim city manager, effective May 19, 2025. It approved warrants totaling $1,493,948.61 for various city obligations. The council also adopted emergency declarations for the Franklin Fire and for hazardous conditions on Pacific Coast Highway.

Thu May 8, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, consent calendar and postponed planning appeals

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A 4‑0 vote approved the consent calendar, with Councilmember Stewart absent. The item on the Planning Commission appeals was continued to the regular meeting on May 12, 2025, by unanimous vote.

Wed May 7, 2025

Public Safety Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved meeting agenda unanimously (3‑0)

The Public Safety Commission voted to approve the meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates, inquiries, and discussion. There were no items on the consent calendar or old business.

Mon May 5, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two coastal permits, including a new single-family home

The commission approved the consent calendar and the minutes of prior meetings by consensus. It adopted Resolution No. 25‑43, unanimously approving Coastal Development Permit No. 22‑058 for a new 1,464‑sq‑ft single‑family residence at 31881 Sea Level Drive. It also adopted an amended Resolution No. 25‑47, 3‑0, approving Coastal Development Permit No. 23‑051 for a new 4,013‑sq‑ft single‑family residence at 6672 Zumirez Drive with added environmental conditions. The request for Coastal Development Permit No. 16‑077 was continued to the June 2, 2025 meeting.

Thu May 1, 2025

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

✓ Decided: Regular Youth Commission meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The scheduled regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission on May 1, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Wed Apr 30, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda

The council unanimously approved the agenda. The council recessed to a closed session to discuss personnel matters, but reported no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 2:43 p.m.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved several service contracts and a facility use agreement

The Malibu City Council approved its agenda and the consent calendar, including waiving further reading and authorizing $1,557,316.20 in warrants. It also approved contracts for an after‑action fire review, a recreation‑software system, and a two‑year facility use agreement with the Santa Monica‑Malibu Unified School District, and adopted a resolution extending the local emergency for the Palisades Fire. Mayor and Mayor‑Pro‑Tem nominations were confirmed unanimously.

Thu Apr 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council directs staff to study Hyperion wastewater system and form Sewer Ad Hoc

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (4‑0). By consensus, staff were directed to continue studying the feasibility and funding for Option 4, the Hyperion wastewater system, and to develop a Sewer Ad Hoc committee. The council also agreed to schedule the self‑certification topic for a future regular meeting. No other actions were voted on.

Thu Apr 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda

The council approved the agenda with a unanimous vote. No members spoke during the public comment period. The council recessed to a closed session to discuss personnel matters but took no reportable action. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously appoints members to Parcel C arts project ad hoc committee

The commission approved its agenda and consent calendar unanimously. It approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. By consensus the commission decided to hold a community workshop to gather feedback on the Malibu Performing Arts Center conceptual design. The commission also unanimously affirmed the appointment of Vice Chair Jones and Commissioner Cherin to the Parcel C Performing Arts Center Ad Hoc Committee, with a review planned in two months.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves Conditional Use Permit for emergency communications facility

The Planning Commission approved its agenda (4‑1) and dedicated the meeting to Paul Leonard. It adopted several permits, including a one‑year extension of Coastal Development Permit 16‑064, approval of Conditional Use Permit 22‑004 with added conditions (3‑1), and approval of Coastal Development Permit 22‑069 with a CEQA exemption (4‑0). The consent‑calendar items and the minutes of prior meetings were also approved by unanimous consensus.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved use of pyrethrum concentrate at City Hall and Michael Landon Center

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the application of pyrethrum concentrate at Malibu City Hall and the Michael Landon Center by a 4‑0 vote. By consensus the commission revised and combined several assignment items, including updates to the Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award and the Parks Master Plan. The agenda, March 18 minutes, and Earth‑Friendly Management Policy report were also approved.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $5.7 million in General Fund warrants

The council approved the agenda and the consent calendar unanimously. It authorized several financial actions, including $5,716,616 in warrant payments, a $318,698.79 housing recovery grant, and a $77,054 amendment to a professional services agreement. Other approvals covered the mayor’s signing of a monarch‑butterfly conservation pledge, the disposal of surplus equipment, the purchase of dual‑band radios, and a letter to adjust debris‑removal scheduling on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council directed staff to gather waste‑water options info and adjourned

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. By consensus the council directed staff to bring back detailed information on the five waste‑water treatment options for beachfront properties in the burn area, including costs, funding sources, timelines, and challenges. The council also asked staff to consider contacting the Governor’s office to request an exemption from the requirement to build advanced onsite waste‑water treatment systems for fire rebuilds. The meeting was adjourned to April 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. by unanimous vote.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved the meeting agenda unanimously, no other actions taken

Councilmember Steve Uhring moved to approve the agenda, Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The council recessed to closed session, discussed several items, and reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Woolsey Fire parcel development with variances

The Malibu Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 25‑46, granting a Coastal Development Permit and two variances for a new container pool, driveway, and retaining walls on a Woolsey Fire‑affected parcel. The commission also approved Resolution No. 25‑34 for an emergency communications facility at Malibu Bluffs Park. Both resolutions were adopted by unanimous consensus. Additional items included filing two De Minimis Waiver reports and approving prior meeting minutes.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, consent calendar and set rebuild manager discussion

The Malibu City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar with 3‑0 votes. The consent calendar included confirmation of the Director of Emergency Services order for Palisades fire recovery. By consensus, staff were directed to schedule the rebuild‑manager item for the April 28 regular meeting.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Public Safety Commission

✓ Decided: Commission elects new Chair and approves Mike Treinen Public Safety Award

The Malibu Public Safety Commission unanimously elected Vice Chair Joshua Spiegel as Chair and Commissioner Brian Merrick as Vice Chair. The commission also approved the meeting agenda, adopted an amendment to reorder agenda items, and approved hearing agency reports before parking and homelessness reports. A unanimous motion approved staff’s recommendation to the City Council to create the Mike Treinen Public Safety Award. The commission received and filed several monthly agency reports.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved $2 M Measure M funding for PCH roundabout project

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar, which included approval of warrants totaling $2,189,430.87. It adopted a $2,000,000 Measure M allocation and authorized up to $279,376 for engineering services for the Pacific Coast Highway Quick Build Roundabouts project. The council also extended the local emergency declaration for the Franklin Fire and adopted a resolution extending the emergency related to reckless driving on Pacific Coast Highway. Finally, it authorized a professional services agreement of up to $30,000 for executive recruitment of the City Manager.