Malibu public meetings in 2025

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee has canceled its scheduled meeting for Thursday, December 25, 2025. No specific agenda items were discussed or decided because the meeting did not take place. Residents are advised to check public postings for information regarding the next scheduled meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued on December 8, 2025

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission meeting scheduled for December 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice advises checking public postings for information on the next meeting. This agenda contains only procedural cancellation information.

• Meeting cancelled
• Contact Christy Rector for questions

Malibu Arts Commission

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].

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.

City Council

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.

Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission

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.

• Receive and file the Mobilehome Park Annual Registration Records report (Staff recommendation).
• Review and discuss Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Administrative Regulations Chapters 1‑4.
• Review and discuss proposed changes to Chapter 5‑32 with three options: adopt changes, direct staff to bring a resolution, or receive and file.
• Review and discuss 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 oral communications (no action may be taken at this meeting).

Environmental Review Board

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.

• Review of Coastal Development Permit 23-073
• Site Plan Review 23-035 for 5,873-square-foot home
• Variance 25-019 for fuel modification in stream buffer
• Minor Modification 24-005 for reduced front yard setback
• Public comment via Zoom during the meeting

City Council

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

• Appointment of Joe Irvin as City Manager
• City Manager Employment Agreement

City Council

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.

• Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-38
• Conditional Use Permit No. 22-004 for 23525 Civic Center Way

Planning Commission

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.

• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 18-015 – 30015 Andromeda Lane
• Approval of minutes for November 17, 2025 and December 1, 2025 meetings
• Coastal Development Permit No. 25-041 – citywide along PCH from Broad Beach Rd to La Piedra Beach Rd (roundabouts)
• View Preservation Permit No. 25-001 – 7132 Dume Drive (claimant) and 29119 Cliffside Drive (foliage owner)
• Coastal Development Permit No. 19-012 – 25200 Pacific Coast Highway

The Commission approved Coastal Development Permit No. 25-041 for temporary safety improvements along Pacific Coast Highway, including two roundabouts, after a substitute motion carried 3-2. The approval includes conditions limiting the improvements to 15-18 months, requiring a report at the end of the test period, and prohibiting construction between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Other items were continued to future meetings, and the consent calendar was approved unanimously.

• Approved PCH roundabout pilot project (CDP 25-041) 3-2, with conditions limiting use to 15-18 months and requiring a report
• Approved consent calendar including 18-month extension for CDP 18-015 at 30015 Andromeda Lane (unanimous)
• Continued view preservation permit for 7132 Dume Drive to Feb 2, 2026
• Continued CDP 19-012 for 25200 PCH to Jan 20, 2026
• Continued LCPA 23-003 for 22549 PCH to Feb 2, 2026
• Approved minutes of Nov 17 and Dec 1, 2025 meetings

Parks & Recreation Commission

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.

The regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for December 16, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

Planning Commission

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.

Parks & Recreation Commission

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.

• Review of Malibu Bluffs Park Snack Shack design with an anticipated budget of approximately $3.7 million
• Discussion of park maintenance projects including playground system replacements and workout station repairs
• Review of irrigation replacement for the Ocean Friendly Garden
• Feedback on landscaping plans for new pollinator plants
• Status update on Malibu Bluffs Park projects including security cameras, public Wi-Fi, and Whale Tale telescopes

Malibu Arts Commission

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].

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.

City Council

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.

City Council

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.

• Tree Replacement on Cross Creek Road (Item 1B4)
• Right‑of‑Way Certification Contract Manager (Item 1B6)
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for On‑Call Construction Management Services (Items 1B7 & 1B8)
• Amendment to Agreement with American Global Security, Inc. (Item 1B9)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 531U – California Building Standards Code (Item 5A)

City Council

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.

• Public Employee Appointment – City Manager
• Conference with Labor Negotiator – interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin and City Manager
• Closed‑session discussion of personnel matters per Government Code §§ 54957, 54957.6

City Council Subcommittee - Library

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.

• Discussion of Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27
• Review of Set Aside Funds ending balance of approximately $24,966,949 as of FY 2023-24
• Review of FY 2025-26 priorities including Malibu Film Society programming and Malibu School Campus Libraries support
• Review of FY 2023-24 actual expenditures totaling $747,118 against a $1,426,802 approved budget

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

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.

• Approve minutes for the November 6, 2025 Youth Commission regular meeting
• Discuss and approve in‑person community service learning opportunities February‑May 2026
• Discuss and approve donation‑based program contributions February‑May 2026
• Review teen outreach and marketing communication preferences
• Approve the agenda for the December 4, 2025 meeting

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (19-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including November 6, 2025 minutes (19-0)
• Approved Legacy Park clean‑up (Feb) and Malibu Library volunteer day (Mar) (19-0)
• Approved blanket and towel donation drive for Agoura Animal Care Center (Jan 2026) (19-0)
• Approved sport equipment and skateboard donation drive for Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (Spring 2026) (19-0)
• Approved community‑service learning opportunities Feb‑May 2026 (19-0)
• Adjoined meeting at 7:35 p.m. (19-0)

Public Safety Commission

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

Planning Commission

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.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-034 – 33008 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit Amendment No. 24-005 – 30215 Morning View Drive (Malibu Middle and High School)
• Time Extension for Coastal Development Permit No. 17-001 – 5924 Zumirez Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-040 – 22800 Pacific Coast Highway
• View Preservation Permit No. 24-001 – 4727 and 4732 Avenida Del Mar

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.

• Approved Coastal Development Permit Amendment No.24-005 (Resolution 25-72) for school waste‑water system (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of Coastal Development Permit No.17-001 (Resolution 25-85) for 5924 Zumirez Drive residence (4‑1, Mazza dissenting)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit No.23-040 and Conditional Use Permit No.21-008 for motel conversion at 22800 Pacific Coast Highway (Resolution 25-62) (4‑1, Mazza dissenting)
• Approved minutes of the November 3 2025 meeting (consensus)
• Approved the consent calendar (unanimous consensus)
• Continued Coastal Development Permit No.21‑045 (Accessory Dwelling Unit) to Feb 2 2026
• Continued View Preservation Permit No.24‑001 to Jan 20 2026
• Continued Coastal Development Permit No.23‑034 and related items to an uncertain date

Wastewater Advisory Committee

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

Public Works Commission

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

Malibu Arts Commission

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].

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.

City Council

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.

• Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-69 for PCH improvements including 9.7 miles of bike lanes and 6,956 feet of sidewalks
• Proposed policy for 'Like-for-Like Disaster Rebuild' allowing structures up to 110% of original area, height, or bulk
• Request to increase floor-area-ratio from 0.193 to 0.195 for the Malibu Community Labor Exchange Project at 23525 Civic Center Way
• Amendment to Municipal Code Title 17 regarding beachfront total development square footage
• Extension of local emergency declarations for PCH, the Palisades Fire, the Franklin Fire, and unpermitted camping risks

Environmental Review Board

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

• Meeting cancelled for November 19, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

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.

• Approve minutes for the September 16, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive and file the Community Services Department monthly report for October 2025
• Equestrian Park update – review operations, maintenance, and use options; recommend management to Council
• No new business items presented
• Future meetings scheduled for Dec. 9, 2025 (special) and Jan. 20, 2026 (regular)

Parks & Recreation Commission

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.

• Meeting location changed from the Multipurpose Room to the City Hall Chambers at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road because of rain‑related 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.

Planning Commission

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.

• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-016 for 29332 Bluewater Road
• Coastal Development Permit extension for 20238 Piedra Chica Road and 6400 Merritt Drive
• Coastal Development Permit Amendment No. 22-006 for 5849 Murphy Way
• Coastal Development Permits for 31587 Pacific Coast Highway, 7352 Birdview Avenue, and 6800 Wildlife Road

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).

• Elected Drew Leonard Chair (4‑1, Mazz dissenting)
• Elected John G. Mazza Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Filed Administrative Coastal Development Permit No.23‑016 (4‑0, Commissioner Peak recused)
• Adopted Resolution No.25‑87 extending Coastal Permit No.18‑002 and granting Variance No.21‑015 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No.25‑84 granting two‑year extension of Permit No.19‑078 and Demolition Permit No.21‑020 (4‑1, Vice Chair Mazz dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution No.25‑81 exempting 5949 Murphy Way project from CEQA and approving Coastal Permit Amendment No.22‑006 (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 527
• Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 528
• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003 – ADU regulation update
• Agreement with Docusign, Inc. for an electronic signature solution
• Award of Malibu Coast Animal Hospital roof repair project

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

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.

• Feedback on the Skate Park grand opening celebration
• Feedback on the Health and Wellness Program
• Feedback on topics and representatives for the Youth Government Summit Series
• Approval of the 2025-26 Regular and Special meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting

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).

• Approved agenda (20‑0)
• Approved consent calendar and September 4, 2025 minutes (20‑0)
• Cancelled Jan 1 and Apr 2, 2026 regular meetings; scheduled special meetings Jan 8 and Apr 6, 2026 (21‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (21‑0)

Public Safety Commission

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.

• Review of 2025 Summer Beach Enforcement Operation
• Public Safety Agency Monthly Activity Report
• Homeless Services Monthly Report
• Parking Enforcement Monthly Report
• Supplemental Public Safety Services Annual Review

Planning Commission

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.

• Approval of October 20, 2025 minutes
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 12-095
• Coastal Development Permit No. 25-009 (Citywide, PCH)
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-034 (33008 PCH)
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-014 (20222 PCH)

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.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑82 extending CDP 12‑095 (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to remove proposed Pepperdine University sidewalk failed (no second)
• Motion to approve Pepperdine University sidewalk with design condition passed (3‑2)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑69 with lighting and sidewalk conditions (4‑1, Mazza dissenting)

Malibu Arts Commission

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.

• Approve minutes for the August 26, 2025 Malibu Arts Commission regular meeting
• Review and recommend action on the proposed Performing Arts Center on Parcel C at Cross Creek Ranch
• Review responsibilities and stipend recommendation for the Malibu Poet Laureate
• Review and provide feedback on the proposed Community Resilience Project
• Adopt the consent calendar, including new items such as the minutes approval

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (3‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (3‑0)
• Authorized Parcel C Performing Arts Center Ad Hoc Committee to continue conceptual design work (3‑0)
• Recommended increasing Poet Laureate stipend to $10,000 (3‑0)
• Cancelled November 25 and December 23 regular meetings; scheduled special meeting Dec 9, 2025 (consensus)

City Council

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.

• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003 – modifies ADU regulations to comply with new state law
• Pacific Coast Highway Signal Synchronization System Improvements
• Professional Services Agreement with WBCP Inc. for executive recruitment for the City Manager position
• Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Malibu
• Council appointments to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission

Wastewater Advisory Committee

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.

Environmental Review Board

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.

Public Works Commission

The Malibu Public Works Commission will review updates to its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 capital improvement projects and decide whether to reschedule its November 26 and December 24, 2025 meetings. The meeting includes time for public comments and staff updates but contains no final decisions on new items.

• Review updates for 28 capital improvement projects including PCH signal synchronization, skate park construction, and storm drain repairs
• Determine whether to reschedule November 26 and December 24, 2025 meetings
• Public comment period on non-agenda items under Commission jurisdiction
• Staff updates and commissioner reports

Parks & Recreation Commission

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.

• Approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
• Receive and file the Community Services Department monthly report for September 2025
• Receive and file a report on the Legacy Park Rehabilitation project and outreach programs
• Review and discuss recommended revisions to the Park Enhancement and Donation Program and recommend City Council approval

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.

• Approved revisions to the Park Enhancement and Donation Program (4‑0)
• Set donation plaque fee at $2,000 (4‑0)
• Replaced three damaged benches with concrete backless benches (4‑0)
• Added memorial plaque options on twelve Malibu Bluffs Park picnic tables (4‑0)
• Created an ad‑hoc commission to annually review the donation program (4‑0)
• Included Charmlee Wilderness Park and Skate Park as eligible donation locations (4‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (3‑0)
• Cancelled December 16 regular meeting and scheduled special meeting for December 9 (consensus)

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

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.

• Proposed increase of City Manager purchasing authority from $25,000 to $60,000
• Proposed increase of small purchase/open-market threshold from $5,000 to $10,000
• Proposed ordinance amendments to Malibu Municipal Code sections 2.56.070, 2.56.110, and 2.56.120
• Update to the City's Procurement Standards Policy

Planning Commission

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.

• CDP No. 25-009: Citywide project along Pacific Coast Highway from Serra Road to Ventura County border
• CDP No. 23-034: 33008 Pacific Coast Highway
• CDP No. 24-014: 20222 Pacific Coast Highway
• CDP No. 24-057: 5937 Trancas Canyon Road
• Extension of CDP No. 16-024: 22271 Carbon Mesa Road

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.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑77 granting a one‑year extension, CEQA exemption, and permit approval for 22271 Carbon Mesa Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 6, 2025 regular Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Moved Item 5.C and Items 5.A/5.B to the November 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Reordered agenda to hear Item 5.C at the November 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission

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.

• Formation of the Mobilehome Park Rent Control Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee
• Review of revised mobile home space adjustment applications
• Adoption of Resolution No. MPRSC 25-01 to establish regular meeting times and locations
• Approval of September 11, 2025 Special Meeting minutes

City Council

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.

• Rejection of bids for the Legacy Park Arbors Renovations Project
• Award of the Latigo Canyon Road Retaining Walls Project
• Authorization to issue a public bid for Commercial Property Fire Debris Abatement
• Review of FY 2025-26 Deferred General Fund Grants (continued)
• Consideration of policies to facilitate rebuilding after natural disasters

City Council

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.

• Rejection of bids for the Legacy Park Arbors Renovations Project
• Latigo Canyon Road Retaining Walls Project
• Authorization to issue public bid for Commercial Property Fire Debris Abatement
• Approval of multiple permits for the Ryokan Bed and Breakfast Inn Project (Negative Declaration, Local Coastal Program Amendment, General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Coastal Development Permits, Conditional Use Permit, Lot Tie, Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity)
• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Deferred General Fund Grants (continued from September 29, 2025)

City Council

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.

• Negative Declaration No. 19-002 (coastal)
• Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 16-001
• General Plan Amendment No. 16-001
• Zoning Map Amendment No. 15-001
• Ryokan Bed and Breakfast Inn Project – Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity

Planning Commission

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.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 25-009 – Pacific Coast Highway from Serra Road to Ventura County border
• Coastal Development Permit No. 15-070 and Conditional Use Permit No. 16-006 – 29150 and 29140 Cliffside Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-007 – 6844 Wildlife Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-034 – 33008 Pacific Coast Highway
• General Plan Conformance Review of the Capital Improvement Program (FY 2025‑26)

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.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑74 approving Coastal Development Permit No. 24‑007 and Demolition Permit No. 24‑011 (3‑1, Kamins dissenting, Mazza absent)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑70 finding the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan (4‑0, Mazza absent)
• Approved the consent calendar by consensus (4‑0, Mazza absent)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent
• Continued Coastal Development Permit No. 25‑009 to the October 20, 2025 meeting
• Continued Coastal Development Permit No. 15‑070, Conditional Use Permit No. 16‑006, and Demolition Permit No. 25‑006 to the November 3, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting by consensus (4‑0, Mazza absent)

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

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

Public Safety Commission

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.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Mobile high-power speaker stations report
• Public safety agencies reports
• Homeless services reports
• Parking enforcement report

City Council

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.

• Resolution extending the declaration of a local emergency for the Franklin Fire (Item 1B4)
• Resolution extending the declaration of a local emergency for conditions on Pacific Coast Highway (Item 1B5)
• Formation of a Camping Ad Hoc Committee (Item 1B7)
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. (Item 1B10)
• Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-38 for Conditional Use Permit No. 22-004 for an emergency communications facility at 23525 Civic Center Way (Item 5A)

Wastewater Advisory Committee

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

City Council

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.

• Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-013 (CDP No. 22-040) for 23855 Civic Center Way
• Discussion of Rebuild Policies for structures damaged or destroyed by natural disasters

Environmental Review Board

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.

Public Works Commission

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.

• Project update for roundabouts at PCH and El Matador State Beach
• Project update for roundabout at PCH and Encinal Canyon Road
• Project funded via Los Angeles County Metro Measure M Subregional Highway Funds
• Design services provided by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
• Anticipated public bidding for the project in November 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

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.

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.

City Council

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.

Parks & Recreation Commission

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.

• Review and provide feedback on the conceptual design of Malibu Bluffs Park Snack Shack
• Approve installation of the Nathan Hassall poetry stone at Legacy Park
• Review criteria and recommend a 2025 Surf Legend of the Year award recipient
• Receive and file the Community Services Department monthly report for August 2025
• No new consent calendar items; old business includes snack shack design feedback

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.

• Approved agenda (motion carried 3-0)
• Approved consent calendar (motion carried 3-0)
• Appointed Vice Chair Lingo and Commissioner Skophammer to Snack Shack Ad Hoc Committee (by consensus)
• Approved installation of Nathan Hassall Poetry Stone, budget $5,000 (motion carried 4-0)
• Created Malibu Surf Legend Award with approved criteria (motion carried 4-0)
• Recommended Randall “Crawdaddy” Mioda as 2025 Malibu Surf Legend Award recipient (motion carried 4-0)

Planning Commission

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.

• Approve minutes from the August 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Coastal Development Permit No. 25‑009 for PCH from Serra Road to Ventura County border
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23‑053 and Conditional Use Permit No. 23‑005 at 23525 Civic Center Way
• Coastal Development Permit No. 20‑061 at 4510 Via Vienta Street
• Adopt proposed 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar

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.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑71 exempting 719‑sq‑ft office project and approving Coastal Permit 23‑053 and Conditional Use Permit 23‑005 (3‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑55 exempting two‑story residence and approving Coastal Permit 20‑061, Variance 25‑010 and Site‑Plan Review 20‑086 (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of the August 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (4‑0)
• Approved the proposed 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar (4‑0)
• Approved the consent calendar items, including the minutes approval (4‑0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting by consensus (4‑0)

Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission

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.

• Approve minutes for the June 30, 2025 Special Meeting
• Determine regular meeting day and time and request a resolution to adopt it
• Receive and file the process for the annual formula rent increase
• Receive and file review of existing applications for mobile home space adjustment

Malibu Public Facilities Authority

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

City Council

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.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 526
• Encinal Canyon Road 60-Inch Storm Drain Repairs Project award
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program items for Big Rock Drive Drainage Swale, traffic signal backup power, and undergrounding
• Malibu Library set aside funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Amendment No. 3 to agreement with Environmental Science Associates for Coastal Vulnerability Assessment

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting primarily consisting of a closed session. The body will discuss the appointment of a City Manager and hold a conference with a labor negotiator regarding the City Manager.

• Closed session regarding Public Employee Appointment for City Manager
• Labor negotiation conference with Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin and the City Manager

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

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.

• Election of a five-member Executive Board, Chair, and Vice Chair
• Approval of in-person community service learning opportunities for October through December 2025
• Approval of non-profit beneficiaries for donation drives from October through December 2025
• Administration of the Oath of Office for newly appointed commissioners
• Approval of minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting

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.

• Elected four members to Executive Board: Porat (8 votes), Mirmohammadsadeghi (4), Myers (3), Polatin (3) (motion carried 26‑0)
• Elected Commissioner Porat as Chair (motion carried 26‑0)
• Elected Commissioner Mirmohammadsadeghi as Vice Chair (motion carried 26‑0)
• Approved volunteering at Malibu Moves half‑marathon and beach clean‑up at Zuma Beach (motion carried 26‑0)
• Approved canned‑food drive for Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (Nov 2025) and toy drive for LA County Firefighters Foundation (Dec 2025) (motion carried 26‑0)
• Canceled the October 2, 2025 regular meeting by consensus
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried 26‑0)

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Malibu Administration and Finance Subcommittee will review deferred General Fund Grant Program applications totaling $615,000 and provide a recommendation to the full City Council. The meeting is procedural with no other discussion items listed.

• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Deferred General Fund Grants totaling $615,000 including Friends of Malibu Urgent Care ($100,000), LAEPF - Community Brigade ($100,000), Malibu Education Foundation ($315,000), and Mission Nirvana Malibu ($100,000)
• Staff recommends subcommittee review deferred applications and provide recommendation to City Council

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will discuss a parking guide and review monthly activity reports. The meeting includes reports on public safety agencies, homeless services, and parking enforcement.

• Parking Guide
• Public Safety Agency Monthly Activity Report
• Homeless Services Monthly Report
• Parking Enforcement Monthly Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several permit applications for properties on Selfridge Drive, Pacific Coast Highway, Cliffside Drive, and Trancas Canyon Road. The body will also review the minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting.

• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 24-052: 28931 Selfridge Drive
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 24-027: 22357 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 15-070: 29150 and 29140 Cliffside Drive
• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-001: 29138 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-057: 5937 Trancas Canyon Road

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.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑68 and approved Conditional Use Permit No. 25‑001 for carwash (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 24‑052 by consensus (Commissioner Peak recused)
• Approved Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 24‑027 by unanimous consent
• Extended Woolsey Fire rebuild verification deadline to Nov 8 2024 and permit deadline to Nov 8 2026 for ~21 properties (approval noted, no vote tally)
• Approved agenda as recommended by staff (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous; Commissioner Peak abstained from Item 3.B.1)
• Approved August 19 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous consent
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consensus

Wastewater Advisory Committee

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.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Contact Rebecca Nelson-Brown for questions

Public Works Commission

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.

• FEMA public assistance request for 16 projects totaling $12.4 million
• Proposed $17 million telecommunication undergrounding project in Big Rock, Las Flores/Rambla Pacifico, Rambla Vista, and Carbon Mesa
• Proposed $600,000 backup power system for PCH traffic signals
• Proposed $2 million Big Rock Drive slope drainage regrading project
• Proposed $1.4 million Home Hardening and Defensible Space Rebate Program

Environmental Review Board

The Malibu Environmental Review Board’s regularly scheduled meeting on August 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2025.

City Council

The Malibu City Council will discuss proposed changes to policies that govern how structures damaged or destroyed by natural disasters can be rebuilt. The meeting will review a document titled 'Rebuild Policies to Facilitate the Rebuilding of Structures Damaged or Destroyed by Natural Disasters'.

• Proposed revisions to rebuilding policies for disaster-damaged structures

Malibu Arts Commission

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.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Malibu City Gallery art exhibitions
• Approval of temporary artworks 'Up, Up, and Away' by Jacquelyn Blue and 'Surfculture' by Denise Peak
• Approval of a poetry stone installation honoring Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall
• Review of art program and event marketing strategies

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.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 Malibu City Gallery art exhibitions (4‑0)
• Approved temporary artworks “Up, Up, and Away” and “Surfculture” for the gallery collection (4‑0)
• Approved poetry stone honoring Nathan Hassall in Legacy Park (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items (4‑0)

City Council

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.

• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-002 regarding Temporary Use and Sign Permits
• Update of the City’s Evacuation Plan
• First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, INC
• Disposal of Surplus Property
• Donation from Southern California Edison

Parks & Recreation Commission

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.

• Earth Friendly Management Policy activities report (April 2025 through June 2025)
• Malibu Equestrian Park attendance and programs report (May 1 to July 31, 2025)
• Community Services Department monthly report for July 2025
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2025, and July 29, 2025 meetings

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.

• Approved agenda (3‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (3‑0)
• Adopted May 20 and July 29, 2025 commission minutes
• Received and filed Community Services Department July 2025 report
• Received and filed Earth‑Friendly Management Policy report (April‑June 2025)
• Received and filed Malibu Equestrian Park attendance and program report (May‑July 2025)
• Agreed to review Malibu Equestrian Park program options in January 2026

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel and labor negotiations. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the appointment of a City Manager.

• Closed session discussion on Public Employee Appointment for City Manager
• Conference with labor negotiator Trevor Rusin regarding the City Manager

Planning Commission

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.

• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Formula Retail Clearance No. 24-001 for Kreations Organics Juicery at 3822 Cross Creek Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 19-012 at 25200 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-002 at 7352 Birdview Avenue
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 22-060 at 29170 Heathercliff Road

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous), including Administrative Coastal Development Permit No.22‑060 and Formula Retail Clearance No.24‑001
• Approved minutes of the August 4 meeting (consensus)
• Adopted Planning Commission Resolution No.25‑65 to recommend City Council approve Zoning Text Amendment No.25‑003 (4‑1, Mazza abstaining)

City Council Subcommittee - Library

The Library Subcommittee is meeting to provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding the use of Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. These funds are generated from local property taxes and are used exclusively for library facilities and services.

• Proposed $130,000 to restore funding for a second security guard
• Proposed $155,000 each for an Outreach Librarian I and a Teen Librarian I
• Proposed $125,000 for the Malibu Library Speaker Series
• Proposed $30,000 for phase 2 of the Teen area including new tables and power outlets
• Plan to reissue the Library Needs Assessment Update and Feasibility Study RFP in September 2025

City Council

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.

• Amendments to Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning) for Housing Element and Accessory Dwelling Unit updates
• Emergency declaration extensions for Pacific Coast Highway, the Palisades Fire, and the Franklin Fire
• Professional Services Agreement with Crossing Guard Services, LLC
• Lease agreement amendment for 23661 Pacific Coast Highway (Super Care Drugs, Inc.)
• Fee waiver requests from Malibu Film Society and American Youth Soccer Organization

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session to discuss personnel and labor matters in closed session. The council may move items to the open session for formal action following the closed discussion.

• Discussion of City Manager public employee appointment
• Conference with labor negotiator regarding the City Manager

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for August 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will discuss the use of private security in neighborhoods impacted by fire. The body will also review responses to tsunami advisories and receive monthly activity reports.

• Private security for fire-impacted neighborhoods
• Tsunami advisory response
• Public Safety Agency monthly activity report
• Homeless services monthly report
• Parking enforcement monthly report

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting primarily for a closed session. The council will discuss the appointment of a City Manager and conduct a conference with the City Manager and labor negotiator Trevor Rusin.

• Public employee appointment for the position of City Manager
• Labor negotiation conference between Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin and the City Manager

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several Coastal Development Permits and Conditional Use Permits for properties along the coast and Pacific Coast Highway. The body will also review a retail clearance for a business in the Malibu Village Shopping Center.

• Formula Retail Clearance No. 24-001 for Kreations Organics Juicery at 3822 Cross Creek Rd
• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-002 for Trancas Country Market Summer Concert Series
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey Fire No. 25-002 at 30018 Zenith Point Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 15-046 for 31800 and 31834 Broad Beach and 31817 Seafield Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-040 and Conditional Use Permit No. 21-008 at 22800 Pacific Coast Highway

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.

• Approved Resolution 25‑58, adopting Initial Study 18‑002, Mitigated Negative Declaration 18‑003 and Coastal Development Permit 15‑046 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑60, exempting from CEQA and granting Conditional Use Permit 25‑002 for 15 annual events (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑64, exempting from CEQA and approving Coastal Development Permit 23‑021 for beachfront remodel (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 6 2024 and June 6 2025 regular meetings (unanimous consent)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting primarily for a closed session. The council will discuss the appointment of a City Manager and hold a conference with the City Manager and Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin.

• Public employee appointment for the position of City Manager
• Conference with labor negotiator regarding the City Manager

Malibu Arts Commission

The Malibu Arts Commission will hold a special workshop to explore the concept of a new Performing Arts Center at Cross Creek Ranch. Community members are invited to review conceptual designs and provide feedback. The commission does not intend to deliberate or take any action during this meeting.

• Performing Arts Center workshop at Cross Creek Ranch (formerly La Paz)
• Review of conceptual design for the Performing Arts Center
• Discussion regarding the Community Lands Project

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee is meeting to allocate funds for the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program. Staff is requesting the approval of a $7,500 grant for Malibu Divers, Inc. at 21231 Pacific Coast Hwy, which was omitted from a previous approval due to an administrative error.

• Proposed $7,500 grant for Malibu Divers, Inc. located at 21231 Pacific Coast Hwy
• Review of the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program, which has a $300,000 General Fund allocation
• Reference to 157 applications totaling $2,816,762 received for the grant program
• Reference to 45 businesses previously approved for grants totaling $292,500 on July 21, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to provide a recommendation regarding the equipment and closure of the Temporary Skate Park. The body will also receive a monthly report on Community Services Department activities from June 2025.

• Recommendation on Temporary Skate Park closure and equipment
• Community Services Department monthly report for June 2025
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The regularly scheduled Malibu City Council meeting for July 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2025.

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

Environmental Review Board

The regular meeting of the Malibu Environmental Review Board scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2025.

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will receive presentations on two Pacific Coast Highway projects. The body will provide input on a Caltrans pavement rehabilitation plan and review safety adaptation features for signal synchronization.

• PCH Pavement Rehabilitation Project I (Cross Creek Road to LA/Ventura County line) scheduled for Summer 2026 to Winter 2029
• PCH Pavement Rehabilitation Project II (McClure Tunnel to south of Cross Creek Road) scheduled for Fall 2027 to Summer 2030
• PCH Pavement Rehabilitation scope: pavement, ADA ramps, guardrails, sidewalks, bike lane striping, lighting, and signage
• Presentation on safety adaptation features for the PCH Signal Synchronization Project

City Council

The City Council will consider a professional services agreement with DMCM Partners and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program regarding codes and standards. The body will also discuss policies to facilitate the rebuilding of structures destroyed or damaged by natural disasters.

• Professional Services Agreement with DMCM Partners
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Codes and Standards
• Rebuild Policies for structures damaged or destroyed by natural disasters

Malibu Arts Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Malibu Arts Commission for July 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025.

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.

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will review applications and allocate funds for the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program. The program assists local businesses impacted by fires, winter storms, and the Pacific Coast Highway closure.

• Allocation of $300,000 from the General Fund for small business grants
• Review of 157 grant applications totaling $2,816,762
• Grant awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 per recipient

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several development permits and a retail clearance. The agenda includes reviews for properties on Pacific Coast Highway and Broad Beach Road.

• Formula Retail Clearance No. 24-001 for 3822 Cross Creek Road, Unit 3824
• Coastal Development Permit No. 19-012 for 25200 Pacific Coast Highway
• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-002 for 30745 and 30811 Pacific Coast Highway (Trancas Country Market)
• Coastal Development Permit No. 15-046 for 31800 Broad Beach Road
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 24-002 for 7352 Birdview Avenue was removed from the agenda

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for July 21, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. Scheduled public hearings have been continued to August 4 and August 18, 2025.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-002 for 15 annual events at Trancas Country Market
• Coastal Development Permit No. 15-046 for a 1,954 square-foot residence
• Coastal Development Permit No. 19-012 for a one-story single-family residence

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission for July 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2025.

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.

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning amendments and fee waivers to support local businesses and residents impacted by the 2025 Palisades Fire. The body is also reviewing professional service agreements and a coastal development permit appeal.

• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-002 regarding Temporary Use and Sign Permits for fire recovery
• Appeal of Coastal Development Permit No. 22-040 for 23855 Civic Center Way
• Broad, Franklin and Palisades Fire Rebuild Fee Waiver Program
• Revision of Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program criteria
• Professional Services Agreement with Urban Land Institute (ULI)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting primarily for a closed session. The council will discuss the appointment of a City Manager and conduct labor negotiations.

• Public employee appointment for the position of City Manager
• Labor negotiation conference between Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin and the City Manager

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting primarily consisting of a closed session. The body will discuss the appointment of a City Manager and conduct labor negotiations.

• Public employee appointment for the position of City Manager
• Labor negotiation conference between Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin and the City Manager

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.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Recessed to closed session – no reportable action taken

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will discuss how to allocate funds for the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program. The program aims to assist local businesses impacted by fires, winter storms, and Pacific Coast Highway closures.

• Discussion of fund allocation for the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program
• Review of 157 grant applications totaling $2,816,762
• Initial $300,000 allocation from the General Fund for grants between $5,000 and $20,000

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Malibu Planning Commission meeting for July 7, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a petition to Governor Newsom. The request seeks the suspension of specific building code requirements for rebuilding after the Palisades Fire in Malibu.

• Petition to Governor Newsom for suspension of building code requirements for Palisades Fire rebuilding

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Reordered agenda to place Item 1A before closed session (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to send letter to Gov. Newsom to suspend specific building‑code requirements for Palisades fire rebuilding (unanimous)
• Amended authorization to have city manager send revised letter seeking waivers that do not impact safety (unanimous)

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for July 3, 2025, has been 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].

Public Safety Commission

The Commission will receive a report on the impact of LA County Measure A on Malibu. Members will also discuss May 2025 activity reports from public safety agencies, homeless services, and parking enforcement.

• Report on LA County Measure A (replacement of Measure H)
• May 2025 activity reports from CHP, LA County Fire, Lifeguard Division, and LA County Sheriff’s Department
• May 2025 homeless services report from The People Concern
• May 2025 parking enforcement report from LAZ Parking Enforcement Team

Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission

The Commission will hold a special meeting to swear in commissioners and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also receive a commissioner orientation and review minutes from a 2008 meeting.

• Administration of Oath of Office to Commissioners
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from the March 13, 2008 Special Meeting
• Commissioner Orientation

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 26, 2025, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum.

City Council

The City Council and City Leadership staff will meet for a special session. They will discuss city projects and priorities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

• Strategic Planning Workshop regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 priorities

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

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Environmental Review Board

The Environmental Review Board will provide an opinion to the Planning Commission on whether onsite drainage at 31587 Pacific Coast Highway meets the local definition of a stream. This determination affects the project's status as an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA).

• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-067 for a new one-story single-family residence
• Variance No. 24-008 regarding fuel modification encroachment into a 100-foot ESHA buffer
• Code Violation No. 23-092
• Review of onsite drainage pursuant to LIP Section 2.1

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for training purposes. The session includes a workshop on governance and operations, as well as an educational program on legal requirements for council and commission members.

• City Council Leadership and Governance Workshop
• Educational Program for City Council and Commissions on legal requirements and best practices

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved and adopted meeting minutes (Jan. 26, 2026)

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will review updates for 23 Capital Improvement Projects planned for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also receive a report on landslide maintenance for Malibu Road and Calle Del Barco.

• Review of 23 Capital Improvement Projects for FY 2025-2026, including PCH signal synchronization and a permanent skate park
• Asphalt resurfacing and berm repairs for Heathercliff Road, Wandermere Road, Grayfox Street, Boniface Drive, Portshead Road, Selfridge Drive, and Wildlife Road
• Update on Malibu Road and Calle Del Barco Landslide Maintenance Assessment Districts
• Review of PCH intersection improvements at Trancas Canyon Right Turn Lane
• Update on Civic Center Water Treatment Facility Phase Two feasibility study

Malibu Arts Commission

The Malibu Arts Commission will review a recommendation to appoint Charlotte Ward as the city's Poet Laureate for a two-year term. The body will also provide feedback on marketing strategies for art programs and events.

• Recommendation to appoint Charlotte Ward as 2025-27 Malibu Poet Laureate
• Review of marketing strategies for art programs and events
• Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Charlotte Ward as 2025‑27 Malibu Poet Laureate (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed budget and wastewater service charges for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body is also reviewing emergency declarations related to fires and PCH conditions, as well as zoning amendments to support businesses after the Palisades Fire.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Wastewater Service Charges
• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-002 regarding Temporary Use and Sign Permits
• Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-39 for 29738 Cuthbert Road
• Pacific Coast Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Projects

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar, pulling Item 1.B.8 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for $3,589,382.33 to claimants (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Resolution 25-34 extending emergency for Palisades Fire (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Resolution 25-35 extending emergency for Pacific Coast Highway conditions (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Resolution 25-36 extending emergency for Franklin Fire (no vote recorded)
• Authorized mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to agreement with California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,060,800 appropriation from General Fund for Palisades Fire (policy bypass) (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body will also review the Third Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Financial Report

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss the conceptual design for the Malibu Bluffs Park Snack Shack and the timing of field renovations at Trancas Canyon Park. The body will also select nominees for the 2025 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award.

• Conceptual design presentation for Malibu Bluffs Park Snack Shack
• Timing of annual field renovation at Trancas Canyon Park
• Selection of nominees for the 2025 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award
• Review of Malibu Community Pool operations and Swim Team data
• Introduction of Recreation Coordinators Joie Cosentino and Niyant Upadhyay

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.

• Approved reordered agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Recommended Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award nominees Suzanne Guldimann, Andy Lyon, Nick Shurg (unanimous)
• Approved Trancas Canyon Park field renovation for spring season (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 15, 2025 regular meeting and scheduled special meeting for July 29, 2025 (by consensus)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also consider several Coastal Development Permits and one Conditional Use Permit for specific properties and citywide application.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 18-013 extension for 6361 Sea Star Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 16-077 for 18824 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-059 for 22281 Carbon Mesa Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 25-024 for Citywide
• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-004 for 30215 Morning View Drive

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.

• Leonard elected Chair (Mazz dissenting, Kamins abstaining)
• Riddick elected Vice Chair (Kamins and Mazz dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑54: one‑year extension for 6361 SeaStar Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑32: CEQA exemption and approval of Coastal Development Permit 16‑077 for 18824 Pacific Coast Highway (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑52: CEQA exemption and approval of Coastal Development Permit 22‑059 for 22281 Carbon Mesa Road (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 3 2024 and June 2 2025 meetings (motion carried)
• Commissioner Peak recused himself from Item 5.A hearing

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will review 32 grant applications totaling $1,038,745.00. The body will provide a recommendation to the City Council on which recipients and amounts to fund from a proposed $200,000 budget.

• Review of 32 grant applications totaling $1,038,745.00
• Proposed budget of $200,000 for the General Fund Grant Program
• Malibu Education Foundation request for $315,000 in seed funding
• Friends of Malibu Urgent Care request for $100,000 for extra hours
• LAEPF-Community Brigade request for $100,000 for equipment and training

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning amendments and fee waivers to support economic recovery following the 2025 Palisades Fire. The body is also reviewing several professional service agreements and assessment districts.

• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-002 regarding temporary use and sign permits for fire-impacted businesses
• Broad, Franklin and Palisades Fire Rebuild Fee Waiver Program
• Appeal No. 24-010 regarding 29738 Cuthbert Road
• Private security contract with Covered 6 LLC
• Special tax levy for Carbon Beach Utility Undergrounding (CFD No. 2006-1)

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission will review and approve proposed assignments for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body will also recognize outgoing members of the Class of 2025.

• Approval of assignments for Fiscal Year 2025-26, including a Youth Government Summit Series and a Beach Clean-Up Day
• Commissioner recognition for the outgoing Class of 2025
• Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting

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.

• Approved agenda (9‑0 vote)
• Approved consent calendar (9‑0 vote)
• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved modified Youth Commission assignments for FY2025‑26 for City Council consideration
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0 vote)

Public Safety Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, was adjourned because there was not a quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for June 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will evaluate a 30-day professional services agreement for private security in fire-impacted areas. The body will also review the city's parking enforcement program and receive monthly activity reports from various public safety agencies.

• Report on Professional Services Agreement for private security in fire-impacted neighborhoods
• One-year review of the City’s Parking Enforcement Program
• April 2025 activity reports from CHP, LA County Fire, LA County Fire’s Lifeguard Division, and LA County Sheriff’s Department
• April 2025 homeless services report from The People Concern
• April 2025 parking enforcement report from LAZ Parking Enforcement Team

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a zoning text amendment to support local business recovery following the 2025 Palisades Fire. The body will also review several Coastal Development Permits for specific properties.

• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-002 regarding temporary use and sign permits for fire recovery
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-018 for 29042 Cliffside Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 16-077 for 18824 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-056 for 28869.5 Grayfox Street
• Time extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 17-076 for 4140 Encinal Canyon Road

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).

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑53 granting a one‑year extension of CD Permit 17‑076 at 4140 Encinal Canyon Rd (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑49 approving CD Permit 23‑018 for 29042 Cliffside Dr (3‑2, Kamins and Mazza dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑59 adopting Zoning Text Amendment No. 25‑002 citywide (adopted)
• Continued CD Permit 16‑077 item to June 16, 2025 meeting (continued)
• Continued CD Permit 24‑056 item (continued)
• Continued unspecified item to an uncertain date (continued)

Environmental Review Board

The regular meeting of the Malibu Environmental Review Board scheduled for May 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025.

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will review annual reports for the Big Rock, Calle Del Barco, and Malibu Road landslide assessment districts. This includes an interim report on the Big Rock Dewatering System following damage from the Palisades Fire.

• Update on Landslide Maintenance Assessment Districts (Big Rock, Calle Del Barco, and Malibu Road)
• Interim report on Big Rock Dewatering System infrastructure damage from the Palisades Fire
• Report on 15 of 24 Big Rock dewatering wells currently operating with temporary power
• Review of 1,500 linear feet of temporary discharge hoses installed to prevent PCH erosion

Malibu Arts Commission

The Commission will review its Rules of Procedure and Decorum, including a proposal to change the meeting start time to 11:00 a.m. Members will also recommend assignments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and provide feedback on the Parcel C Performing Arts Center design and workshop format.

• Review of Rules of Procedure and Decorum for potential revisions
• Recommendation of Commission assignments for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Feedback on preliminary design for Parcel C Performing Arts Center
• Review of community workshop format for the Performing Arts Center

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.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 Arts Commission assignments (4‑0)
• Amended Assignment No. 11 to explore artist‑in‑residence and Arts Ambassador program (4‑0)
• Did not change Arts Commission Rules of Procedure and Decorum (consensus)
• Agreed to hold community workshop with Cross Creek Ranch team in July 2025 (consensus)

City Council

The Malibu City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 27, 2025, to decide on several key items including the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 525, approval of infrastructure project acceptances, and confirmation of an interim city manager. The meeting also includes professional services agreements, fee collections, and status updates on local compliance matters.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 525
• Approval of Las Flores Storm Drain Repair Project and Bluffs Park Roof Replacement Project
• Confirmation of Ambassador Candace Bond as Interim City Manager and related employment agreement
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Pedestrian Undercrossing at Malibu Seafood
• Approval of Use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, was canceled because not enough members were present to meet quorum requirements. The next meeting date will be posted publicly.

City Council

The Malibu City Council has cancelled its scheduled special meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. No further business will be conducted at this meeting.

City Council

The Malibu City Council will consider extending local emergency declarations for the Franklin Fire and Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) conditions, as well as amendments to zoning rules to aid businesses affected by the 2025 Palisades Fire. The meeting also includes votes on professional service agreements, appeals of coastal development permits, and a proposed ordinance to forgo the 2025 minimum wage adjustment.

• Approve warrants for payments
• Amend Professional Services Agreement with Woodard and Curran
• Extend local emergency declarations for Franklin Fire and PCH conditions
• Amend Minimum Wage Ordinance to forgo 2025 CPI-W adjustment
• Amend Malibu Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning) to ease business recovery rules

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.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑23 zoning amendment (4‑0, Stewart absent)
• Approved Consent Calendar, pulling Items 1.B.5 and 1.B.8 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $1,493,948.61 in warrants and $673,838.90 payroll (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑18 extending emergency for Franklin Fire (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑19 extending emergency for Pacific Coast Highway conditions (unanimous)
• Amended Woodard and Curran agreement, appropriating $271,478 for wastewater design (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to send support letter for AB 1253 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to send opposition letters for AB 470 and AB 768 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission is meeting to elect leadership and review a monthly report on city recreation activities and park maintenance. Members will recommend specific project assignments for the 2025-26 fiscal year for City Council approval and review youth sports facility use data.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Recommendation of FY 2025-26 Commission assignments, including the Permanent Skate Park and Legacy Park Rehabilitation Project
• Report on youth sports registration and facility use for Malibu AYSO and Malibu Little League
• Presentation by Rec Technologies, Inc. regarding a new recreation software system
• Maintenance updates including LED lighting upgrades at Michael Landon Center and bench restoration at Trancas Canyon Park

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.

• Chair election: Commissioner Villablanca elected Chair (unanimous)
• Vice Chair election: Commissioner Lingo elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Agenda approval: motion carried 4‑0 (Goldfarb absent)
• Consent calendar approval: motion carried unanimously
• Receive and file Community Services Department monthly report (April 2025)
• Receive and file youth sports organizations facility‑use report
• Consensus to add future agenda item on pool operations and swim‑team programming

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several permit applications for residential and commercial sites. The body will review coastal development, conditional use, and view preservation requests.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-018 for 29042 Cliffside Drive
• Conditional Use Permit No. 21-005 for 22741 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-056 for 28869.5 Grayfox Street
• View Preservation Permit No. 23-001 for 31833 Sea Level Drive

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.

• Approved Consent Calendar (including April 15 2024 and May 5 2025 minutes) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 25‑48 (amended) approving Conditional Use Permit 21‑005 for SakiHouse restaurant – 4‑0
• Adopted Resolution 25‑51 approving View Preservation Permit 23‑001 for foliage alteration at 31842 Sea Level Drive – 4‑0
• Continued Coastal Development Permit 23‑018 and Minor Modification 23‑001 to June 2 2025 meeting
• Continued Coastal Development Permit 24‑056 to June 2 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Toshihito Ozawa – 4‑0

City Council

This regular meeting was adjourned to May 21, 2025. No decisions or discussions took place. Four public hearings originally scheduled for May 12 were continued to the adjourned meeting.

• Amendment to Minimum Wage Ordinance – Forgoing 2025 CPI-W Adjustment
• Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-13 for Coastal Development Permit No. 22-040 (wetland buffer restoration after unpermitted weed abatement)
• Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-021 for Coastal Development Permit No. 23-019 and Site Plan Review No. 23-024 (new home at 30053 Harvester Road)
• All hearings continued to May 21 adjourned regular meeting

City Council

The Malibu City Council will vote on amending zoning rules to help local businesses recover from the 2025 Palisades Fire, including temporary use and sign permits. Other actions include extending emergency declarations for the Franklin Fire and Pacific Coast Highway, appointing Ambassador Candace Bond as interim city manager, and forgoing the 2025 CPI-W adjustment to the minimum wage. The council will also hear appeals of coastal development permits and receive a second-quarter financial report.

• Amendment to zoning code (Title 17) to ease temporary use and sign permits for businesses affected by the 2025 Palisades Fire
• Appointment of Ambassador Candace Bond as interim city manager and related employment agreement
• Forgoing the 2025 CPI-W adjustment to the minimum wage and introducing a corresponding ordinance
• Appeals of a coastal development permit for a new single-family residence and second unit at 30053 Harvester Road
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 second quarter financial report and mid-year budget amendments

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.

• Appointed Ambassador Candace Bond as Interim City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,493,948.61
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-18 extending local emergency for the Franklin Fire
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-19 extending local emergency for Pacific Coast Highway conditions
• Authorized Mayor to send a support letter for AB 1253
• Authorized Mayor to send an opposition letter for AB 768
• Authorized Mayor to send an opposition letter for AB 470
• Authorized Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 to Woodard & Curran agreement, appropriating $271,478

City Council

The City Council will consider an appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-021, which granted a coastal development permit and site plan review for a new single-family home and second unit at 30053 Harvester Road. The council will also discuss a modification to the scope of the Palisades Fire Ad Hoc Committee.

• Appeal of Coastal Development Permit No. 23-019 and Site Plan Review No. 23-024 for 30053 Harvester Road
• Proposed new single-family residence, second unit, and associated development
• Appellants: Dawn N. Ericson, Paul E Philipson, Andrea Slosberg-Philipson
• Owner: Steven Kent
• Modification to scope of Palisades Fire Ad Hoc Committee

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (4-0, Stewart absent)
• Continued Planning Commission appeals item to May 12, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Malibu City Council's regular meeting of May 8, 2025, was adjourned to May 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The public hearing on appeals of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-021 regarding Coastal Development Permit No. 23-019 and Site Plan Review No. 23-024 for property at 30053 Harvester Road was continued to the May 12 meeting. The public hearing portion was completed; no further testimony will be accepted.

• Continued public hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-021 for a coastal development permit and site plan review at 30053 Harvester Road

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will review and make recommendations to the City Council on three items: a $271,478 appropriation for a preliminary wastewater design report for homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire, proposed Planning Department fee changes for fiscal year 2025-26 including a new Rebuild Development Permit, and the fiscal year 2024-25 second quarter financial report with mid-year budget amendments.

• Amendment to Woodard and Curran agreement for $271,478 to design wastewater collection along Pacific Coast Highway to Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant
• Proposed Planning Department fee adjustments for FY 2025-26, including new Rebuild Development Permit fee of $1,288
• Review of FY 2024-25 second quarter financial report and mid-year budget amendments
• General Fund unassigned balance projected at $64.5 million
• Possible fee reductions for smaller property improvements and deferral of department reviews to building phase

Public Safety Commission

The Commission will review and recommend its work assignments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to the City Council. The body will also nominate the first recipient of the Mike Treinen Public Safety Award and review March 2025 activity reports from various safety agencies.

• Recommendation for FY 2025-2026 assignments, including a year-round day-use impound site
• Nomination and approval of the first Mike Treinen Public Safety Award recipient
• March 2025 activity reports from CHP, LA County Fire, Lifeguard Division, and LA County Sheriff
• March 2025 homeless services report from The People Concern
• March 2025 parking enforcement report from LAZ Parking Enforcement Team

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review several coastal development permit applications and approve minutes from past meetings. Items include an administrative coastal development permit for 27567 Winding Way and three other permits on Sea Level Drive, Pacific Coast Highway, and Zumirez Drive. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from four prior meetings dating back to 2023.

• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 23-032 for 27567 Winding Way
• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-058 for 31881 Sea Level Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 16-077 for 18824 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-051 for 6672 Zumirez Drive
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2023 special meeting and July 15, 2024; August 5, 2024; and April 21, 2025 regular meetings

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.

• Approved agenda (4‑0), Chair Peak absent
• Approved consent calendar by consensus (4‑0), Chair Peak absent
• Approved minutes of prior meetings by consensus (4‑0), Chair Peak absent
• Adopted Resolution 25‑43, unanimously approving Coastal Development Permit 22‑058 (4‑0), Chair Peak absent
• Adopted amended Resolution 25‑47, 3‑0, approving Coastal Development Permit 23‑051 with added conditions, Chair Peak and Commissioner Mazza absent
• Continued consideration of Coastal Development Permit 16‑077 to June 2, 2025

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for May 1, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No business was conducted.

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.

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The special meeting of the City Council Administration and Finance Subcommittee scheduled for April 30, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will review proposed changes to Malibu's Planning Department fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, including adjustments to increase cost recovery on large development projects and reduce fees for smaller improvements. The subcommittee will provide a recommendation to the City Council. A new fee for Rebuild Development Permits ($1,288 at full recovery) is also proposed for fire rebuilds. The current fee schedule has an annual cost recovery deficit of $1,033,474.

• Review of Planning Department fees for FY 2025-26, with proposed increases for complex projects and decreases for small property improvements
• New Rebuild Development Permit fee of $1,288 (full cost recovery) for structures rebuilt within 110% of the original pad after the Broad, Franklin, and Palisades fires
• Proposal to defer certain department reviews from planning to building phase to reduce costs for smaller projects
• Current fee schedule deficit of $1,033,474 annually; proposed changes would reduce lost revenue recovery from $1,056,218 to approximately $669,764
• Recommended fee reductions highlighted in pink, cost-recovery increases in yellow (Attachment 1)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Malibu City Council primarily for a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the appointment of a City Manager/Interim City Manager, and to confer with the labor negotiator regarding that unrepresented employee. No public hearings or other business items are scheduled.

• Closed session on Public Employee Appointment for City Manager/Interim City Manager
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding City Manager/Interim City Manager

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed to closed session – no action taken
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The Malibu City Council will discuss and act on several fire recovery items, including an after-action review of the Franklin and Palisades fires, extending the local emergency declaration for the Palisades Fire, and options for addressing debris hazards on damaged properties. They will also consider a planning appeal for a new residence at 30053 Harvester Road and a small business micro stabilization grant program. Other items include a professional services agreement with Rec Technologies, a master facility use agreement with the school district, and formation of a sewer ad hoc committee.

• After-action review of the Franklin and Palisades fires
• Resolution extending the local emergency declaration for the Palisades Fire
• Appeals of Planning Commission decision for a new single-family residence at 30053 Harvester Road (owner Steven Kent)
• Approval of Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program
• Options for addressing debris hazards on properties damaged or destroyed by the Palisades Fire

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar, waiving further reading (unanimous)
• Authorized warrants totaling $1,557,316.20 (unanimous)
• Approved after‑action review contract with Witt O’Brien’s (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Rec Technologies, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year master facility use agreement with Santa Monica‑Malibu USD (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑16 extending local emergency for Palisades Fire (adopted)
• Nominated and elected Mayor Pro Tem Riggins and Mayor Silverstein (unanimous)

City Council

The Regular City Council meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025, has been adjourned. The meeting and its associated public hearings will now take place on May 8, 2025.

• Public hearing appeal regarding Coastal Development Permit No. 23-019 and Site Plan Review No. 23-024 for a single-family residence and second unit at 30053 Harvester Road

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

City Council

The Malibu City Council is considering three agenda items related to fire rebuilds: wastewater treatment, geotechnical study requirements, and self-certification. The agenda provides no further details beyond these item titles and associated documents.

• Wastewater treatment for fire rebuilds
• Geotechnical study requirements
• Self-certification process

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.

• Approve meeting agenda (4-0 vote)
• Direct staff to continue studying feasibility and funding for Option 4 Hyperion system (consensus)
• Direct staff to bring back an item to form a Sewer Ad Hoc committee (consensus)
• Schedule self‑certification topic for a regular meeting to explore program (consensus)

City Council

The Malibu City Council is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of a closed session. The council will discuss the appointment of a City Manager/Interim City Manager and confer with a labor negotiator regarding that position. No open-session business is scheduled beyond procedural items and a report on the closed session.

• Closed session: Public Employee Appointment for City Manager/Interim City Manager
• Closed session: Conference with Labor Negotiator regarding unrepresented employee City Manager/Interim City Manager

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.

• Agenda approved unanimously (unanimous vote)
• Closed session discussion: no reportable action taken

Environmental Review Board

The regular meeting of the Malibu Environmental Review Board scheduled for April 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2025.

City Council

The special meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The FY 2025-26 Budget Workshop will be rescheduled for a later date.

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will receive informational updates on two storm drain repair projects. The Big Rock Neighborhood project replaces over 6,000 linear feet of drains destroyed in the Palisades Fire, with emergency contractors at work. The Encinal Canyon Road project repairs 172 feet of a 60-inch damaged pipe using a spiral-wound PVC lining method and will go to bid. No votes or action are required on these items.

• Big Rock Neighborhood Emergency Storm Drain Repair Project update (over 6,000 linear feet of 18- and 24-inch drains, destroyed in Palisades Fire)
• Encinal Canyon Road 60-Inch Storm Drain Repairs Project update (172 feet of CMP, spiral wound PVC lining method)
• Emergency contractors hired for Big Rock repairs; work started March 31, estimated completion summer 2025
• Funding for Big Rock project through FEMA and CalOES
• Encinal Canyon project to be advertised for bid April 24, bid opening May 29

Malibu Arts Commission

The Malibu Arts Commission will receive an update from Cross Creek Ranch on the conceptual design for a Performing Arts Center on Parcel C. They will also confirm or modify the appointment of two ad hoc committee members for that project, and approve the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting.

• Receive and file update on Parcel C Performing Arts Center conceptual design from Cross Creek Ranch
• Confirm or modify appointment of two ad hoc committee members for Parcel C Performing Arts Center
• Approve minutes of March 25, 2025 regular meeting

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensually decided to host a community workshop on the Performing Arts Center design
• Appointed Vice Chair Jones and Commissioner Cherin to Parcel C Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to decide on several Coastal Development Permits and one Conditional Use Permit. Items include a permit at 7349 Birdview Avenue, extensions for permits at 31438 Broad Beach Road and 5263 Horizon Drive, approval of past meeting minutes, and a conditional use permit at 23525 Civic Center Way, plus additional coastal development permits at Westward Beach Road, Bison Court, Malibu Colony Road, and Birdview Avenue.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 22-004 at 23525 Civic Center Way
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 24-031 at 7349 Birdview Avenue
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 14-028 at 31438 Broad Beach Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-069 at 6511.5 Westward Beach Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-042 at 23350 Malibu Colony Road

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.

• Agenda approved 4-1 (Commissioner Mazza dissenting)
• Meeting dedicated to Paul Leonard by unanimous consensus
• Consent calendar items 3.8.1 and 3.B.4 approved by unanimous consensus
• Extension of Coastal Development Permit 16-064 approved unanimously
• Conditional Use Permit 22-004 approved with conditions (Resolution 25-38) 3-1 (Commissioner Mazza dissenting, Commissioner Kamins absent)
• Coastal Development Permit 22-069 approved and CEQA exemption adopted (Resolution 25-44) 4-0 (Commissioner Mazza abstaining)
• Minutes of May 1, 2023 and April 7, 2025 approved by unanimous consensus

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving the use of Pyrethrum Concentrate at Malibu City Hall and the Michael Landon Center as part of the Earth Friendly Management Policy. They will also review and recommend commission assignments for the next fiscal year, and receive a monthly report from the Community Services Department.

• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive and file Community Services Department monthly report for March 2025
• Review current Parks and Recreation Commission assignments for FY2024-25 and recommend assignments for FY2025-26
• Receive report on Earth Friendly Management Policy activities (July 2024–March 2025)
• Approve use of Pyrethrum Concentrate, to be applied at Malibu City Hall and the 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.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (consent calendar)
• Received and filed Earth‑Friendly Management Policy report (consent calendar)
• Approved use of pyrethrum concentrate at City Hall and Michael Landon Center (4‑0)
• Revised multiple commission assignments by consensus
• Combined assignments #9 and #12 into Parks Master Plan review by consensus
• Updated Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award assignment year by consensus
• Removed assignments #16 and #17 by consensus

City Council

The City Council is considering recovery efforts following the Broad, Franklin, and Palisades fires. Discussions include a potential rebuild fee waiver program, business assistance, and debris hazard management.

• Consideration of a Broad, Franklin and Palisades Fire Rebuild Fee Waiver Program
• Award for Clover Heights Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with 30 Three Sixty Public Finance, Inc.
• Purchase of Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System Radios
• Request for modified USACE debris removal and access on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)

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.

• Approved warrants demand numbers 75085‑75279 for $5,716,616 (unanimous)
• Approved California Housing Recovery Grant of $318,698.79 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 30ThreeSixty agreement, adding $77,054 compensation (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign the National Wildlife Federation Monarch Pledge (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus city equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of dual‑band portable radios for regional communications system (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to request modified debris‑removal schedule on PCH (unanimous)
• Approved the consent calendar, pulling designated items (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Malibu City Council work session special meeting scheduled for April 10, 2025 was adjourned to April 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. The agenda contained no substantive items—only the notice of adjournment. The adjourned meeting will be held at City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu.

• April 10 special meeting adjourned to April 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Multi-Purpose Room at City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road

City Council

The City Council is meeting to hold a discussion regarding the Fire Rebuild Policy. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on Fire Rebuild Policy

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Directed staff to provide detailed information on five waste‑water treatment options for burn‑area beachfront properties (consensus)
• Directed staff to consider requesting Governor’s exemption for advanced onsite waste‑water treatment systems for fire rebuilds (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting to April 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider various land use permits and waivers. The agenda includes requests for coastal development and conditional use permits for multiple addresses.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-048 and Conditional Use Permit No. 24-009 at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway
• Conditional Use Permit No. 22-004 at 23525 Civic Center Way
• Coastal Development Permit - Woolsey Fire No. 21-008 at 6215 Kanan Dume Road
• Conditional Use Permit Amendment No. 23-002 at 23359 Pacific Coast Highway
• De Minimis Waivers for 33955 Pacific Coast Highway and 6744 Dume Drive

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.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑46 approving Woolsey Fire parcel development and variances (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑34 approving emergency communications facility at Malibu Bluffs Park (unanimous)
• Received and filed DeMinimis Waiver No. 24‑005 (motion carried 4‑0, one abstention)
• Received and filed DeMinimis Waiver No. 23‑012 (unanimous consensus)
• Approved minutes of April 7 2023, February 5 2024, and March 7 2025 meetings (unanimous consensus)
• Continued Conditional Use Permit No. 22‑004 to April 21 2025 (agenda approval)
• Continued item for APN 4452‑011‑043 to an uncertain date (agenda approval)
• No new business items were presented

City Council

The City Council will consider confirming the Director of Emergency Services Order related to the Palisades Fire Recovery and hold a policy discussion on fire rebuild procedures. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed.

• Confirmation of Director of Emergency Services Order for Palisades Fire Recovery
• Fire Rebuild Policy 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.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar (3-0)
• Confirmed Director of Emergency Services order (as part of consent calendar)
• Directed staff to schedule rebuild manager item for April 28 regular meeting (consensus)

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will discuss plans for a 2025 Beach Clean-Up Day at Zuma Beach and provide feedback on teen outreach and marketing for Commission activities. They will also consider approving the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. No final votes are scheduled on the discussion items.

• Discuss and provide feedback on a Beach Clean-Up Day at Zuma Beach to promote environmental sustainability (staff report)
• Provide feedback on teen outreach, communication, and marketing strategies for Youth Commission programs and events
• Approve the minutes from the December 5, 2024 regular meeting

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will discuss and provide recommendations on evacuation zone naming and effectiveness following the Franklin and Palisades Fires. They will also consider recommending an annual Mike Treinen Public Safety Award to the City Council. Other items include updates on home wildfire assessments, homeless services, parking enforcement, and public safety agency activity reports.

• Recommendation to establish an annual Mike Treinen Public Safety Award to honor Deputy Treinen's legacy
• Review of evacuation zone effectiveness used in Franklin and Palisades Fires and potential improvements to the naming system
• Update on Home Wildfire Assessment program outreach and suggestions for increased participation
• Discussion and filing of homeless services monthly reports for January and February 2025 from The People Concern
• Discussion and filing of parking enforcement monthly report for February 2025 from LAZ Parking Enforcement Team

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.

• Elected Vice Chair Joshua Spiegel as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Brian Merrick as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to hear Item 5.F before Item 5.A (unanimous)
• Approved hearing Public Safety Agency monthly reports before Parking Enforcement and Homelessness Outreach reports (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation to City Council to create the Mike Treinen Public Safety Award (unanimous)
• Received and filed February 2025 reports from L.A. County Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, and VOP Team
• Received and filed reports on Home Wildfire Assessment, Homeless Services, and Parking Enforcement

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The March 27, 2025 meeting of the Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee has been canceled because a quorum could not be reached. No business was conducted. The next meeting date will be announced via public postings.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

Environmental Review Board

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Malibu Environmental Review Board for March 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next regular meeting is set for April 23, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025.

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will elect a chair and vice chair, then hear a status report on capital improvement and disaster recovery projects, including updates on the permanent skate park, PCH speed enforcement cameras, roundabouts, and fire-related repairs. The commission will also review proposed capital projects for FY2024-25 and prepare a mid-year activity report for the City Council.

• Election of chair and vice chair for the commission
• Status report on capital improvement and disaster recovery projects (Item 4.A)
• PCH speed enforcement cameras authorized under SB 1297 at five locations, goal for full implementation by November 2025
• Palisades Fire emergency contracts: guardrail replacement and Big Rock storm drain repairs (over 6,000 linear feet)
• PCH roundabouts at El Matador State Beach and Encinal Canyon Road using Metro funding, completion anticipated Fall 2025

Malibu Arts Commission

The Commission will administer oaths to new members and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also review a report on poetry programs for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and discuss the status of Ad Hoc Committees.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Report on poetry programs and events for Fiscal Year 2024-25 with a $45,000 budget
• Review and potential modification or dissolution of Commission Ad Hoc Committees
• Approval of minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Malibu City Council will discuss and possibly approve several items including professional services agreements for the Pacific Coast Highway Quick Build Roundabouts Project, extensions of local emergencies related to PCH conditions and the Franklin Fire, and an appeal of a Planning Commission decision. The council will also consider financial reports, a recruitment contract for a city manager, and a council appointment to the Planning Commission.

• Professional Services Agreements for Pacific Coast Highway Quick Build Roundabouts Project
• Resolution extending local emergency regarding conditions on Pacific Coast Highway
• Resolution extending local emergency regarding the Franklin Fire
• Appeal No. 23-003 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 23-03 at 31864 West Sea Level Drive
• Professional Services Agreement with Peckham & McKenney for executive recruitment for City Manager position

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar, including $2,189,430.87 in warrants (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,000,000 Measure M funding for PCH Quick Build Roundabouts (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $279,376 for engineering design services for PCH Quick Build Roundabouts (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-14 extending the local emergency for the Franklin Fire (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-13 extending the emergency for reckless driving on Pacific Coast Highway (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $30,000 professional services agreement for City Manager recruitment (unanimous)
• Received and filed FY 2023‑24 Q4 and FY 2024‑25 Q1 financial reports

City Council

The City Council will consider confirming a Director of Emergency Services order related to the Palisades Fire recovery and hold a policy discussion on fire rebuilding procedures. Both items address ongoing recovery efforts from the Palisades Fire.

• Confirmation of Director of Emergency Services Order relating to Palisades Fire Recovery
• Fire Rebuild Policy Discussion

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting including the election of a chair and vice chair, and discussion of the nomination process for the 2025 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award. Commissioners will also receive and discuss a proposed Naming Rights Policy for public facilities and provide feedback on community donation outreach for the Permanent Skate Park. Consent calendar items include approval of November 2024 meeting minutes and a monthly report from Community Services.

• Election of chair and vice chair for the commission
• Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2024 regular meeting
• Receive and file Community Services Department monthly report for November 2024 through February 2025
• Discussion of nomination process for the 2025 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award
• Discussion of Naming Rights Policy for public facilities and community donation outreach for Permanent Skate Park

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to approve the agenda and consent calendar, which included approving the November 19, 2024 minutes and receiving the Community Services Department monthly report. The Commission reached consensus to open the public nomination period for the 2025 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award. The election of Chair and Vice Chair was continued to the April 15, 2025 meeting because not all commissioners were present. No other substantive decisions were made; the naming rights policy and Skate Park outreach were discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and monthly report (unanimous)
• Opened public nomination period for 2025 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award (consensus)
• Continued election of Chair and Vice Chair to April 15, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will consider reorganization, adopt rules of procedure and decorum, and decide on multiple coastal development permits. Key items include Administrative CDP 24-049 at 27460 Latigo Bay View Drive, CDP 20-003 at 29329 Heathercliff Road, CDP 19-015 at 30411 Pacific Coast Highway, and CDP 24-048 with Conditional Use Permit 24-009 at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. The commission will also approve minutes from several past meetings.

• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 24-049 at 27460 Latigo Bay View Drive
• Coastal Development Permit No. 20-003 at 29329 Heathercliff Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 19-015 at 30411 Pacific Coast Highway
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-048 and Conditional Use Permit No. 24-009 at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway
• Approval of minutes from six previous meetings (April 2023 through March 2025)

The Malibu Planning Commission approved two coastal development permits for new single-family residences: a 4,050 sq ft home at 29329 Heathercliff Road (2-1) and an 8,550 sq ft home at 30411 Pacific Coast Highway (4-0). The commission also adopted updated rules of procedure and decorum (3-1), elected new officers, and continued an emergency communications facility item to April 7, 2025.

• Approved Coastal Development Permit No. 20-003 for 4,050 sq ft residence at 29329 Heathercliff Road (2-1)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit No. 19-015 for 8,550 sq ft residence at 30411 Pacific Coast Highway (4-0)
• Adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-42 amending rules of procedure and decorum (3-1)
• Elected Skylar Peak as Chair and Drew Leonard as Vice Chair (3-1 each)
• Approved minutes from five prior meetings by unanimous consensus
• Continued Item 4.C (Emergency Communications Facility at Bluffs Park) to April 7, 2025
• Received and filed report on Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 24-049
• Approved agenda as recommended by staff (3-1)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Malibu City Council held for a closed session only. The council will discuss existing litigation regarding the city's petition to form a Malibu Unified School District from territory currently in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. No open-session actions are scheduled beyond the closed session report.

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

The Malibu City Council met in special session, discussed the City's petition to form the Malibu Unified School District in closed session, and took no reportable action. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda approval and no public comment.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Held closed session on City's petition to form Malibu USD; no reportable action

City Council

The City Council is discussing amendments to the Local Coastal Program and Municipal Code Title 17. These changes aim to modify standards and procedures for rebuilding structures damaged or destroyed by the 2025 Palisades Fire, 2024 Franklin Fire, and 2024 Broad Fire.

• Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 25-001
• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 regarding fire-damaged structures

The City Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance No. 524 on second reading, approving Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 25-001 and Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001. These amendments update regulations to facilitate rebuilding of structures damaged or destroyed by the 2025 Palisades Fire, 2024 Franklin Fire, and 2024 Broad Fire. The motion carried 3-1-0, with Councilmember Silverstein abstaining and Mayor Stewart absent.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 524 approving LCP Amendment 25-001 and Zoning Text Amendment 25-001 (3-1-0, Silverstein abstained)
• Waived full reading of the ordinance
• Found amendments exempt from CEQA

City Council

The March 10, 2025 regular City Council meeting is adjourned to Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Public hearings scheduled for March 10, including a proposed amendment to facilitate rebuilding after the 2025 Palisades Fire, 2024 Franklin Fire, and 2024 Broad Fire, are continued to the adjourned meeting.

• Meeting adjourned from March 10 to March 12, 2025
• Public hearing continued: Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 25-001 and Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 to modify standards and procedures for rebuilding structures damaged or destroyed by the 2025 Palisades Fire, 2024 Franklin Fire, and 2024 Broad Fire
• Adjourned meeting to be held in Council Chambers at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu

City Council

The Malibu City Council will discuss and potentially vote on a zoning text amendment to modify standards for rebuilding structures damaged by the 2025 Palisades Fire, 2024 Franklin Fire, and 2024 Broad Fire. They will also consider extending the local emergency declaration for the Palisades Fire, approving a settlement with former city manager Steven L. McClary, and establishing recurring supplemental council meetings. Other items include naming rights for public facilities, a lease amendment for Charmlee Wilderness Park, and the Malibu Permanent Skate Park Project.

• Amendment to Local Coastal Program and Zoning to facilitate rebuilding after fires
• Resolution extending Palisades Fire emergency declaration
• Separation/Settlement with Steven L. McClary
• Support for Governor Newsom's wildfire recovery appropriation request
• Malibu Permanent Skate Park Project

The City Council unanimously approved a $4,135,663.50 construction contract with C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. for the Malibu Permanent Skate Park Project, and authorized the Public Works Director to approve change orders up to 15%. The Council also approved funding from various reserves and grants, and directed staff to seek additional funding. Additionally, the Council established recurring supplemental meetings on Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. for three months, with the first meeting set for March 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

• Approved the Consent Calendar, including warrants totaling $1,705,050.63 and payroll of $499,814.28.
• Approved Resolution No. 25-09 extending the local emergency declaration for the Palisades Fire.
• Approved the Separation/Settlement and Release Agreement between the City and Steve McClary.
• Approved the award of bid and authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. for $4,135,663.50 for the skate park.
• Appropriated $2,499,775.50 from the General Fund Undesignated Reserve, $48,710 from the Case/Crummer Designated Reserve, $150,000 from the 600 Spring LLC Settlement Agreement, and $185,822 from the OGALS Per Capita Grant for the skate park.
• Directed staff to seek additional funding for the skate park where feasible.
• Established recurring supplemental City Council meetings on Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. for three months, with the first meeting on March 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
• Continued the Local Coastal Program and Zoning Text Amendment to the March 12, 2025 meeting.

City Council Subcommittee - Administration & Finance

The Administration and Finance Subcommittee will review financial reports and make recommendations to the City Council. Items include a $2.5 million appropriation for a permanent skate park, adding a roundabouts project to the capital program, and using $50,000 for staff lunches to support Palisades Fire recovery.

• Review of FY 2023-24 Q4 financial report: General Fund revenues $59.68M, unassigned reserve $75.5M
• Review of FY 2024-25 Q1 financial report
• Recommendation to appropriate $50,000 for daily staff lunches from local Malibu businesses for March–April 2025 to support Palisades Fire recovery
• Recommendation to appropriate $2,499,775.50 from the General Fund Undesignated Reserve and other sources for construction of the Malibu Permanent Skate Park (Specification No. 2112)
• Recommendation to add the Pacific Coast Highway Quick Build Roundabouts Project to the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for March 6, 2025, has been cancelled because a quorum was not available. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for March 6, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Adjourned Special City Council meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025, has been adjourned to March 6, 2025. This includes the continuance of public hearings regarding rebuilding standards after recent fires.

• Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 25-001 and Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 regarding rebuilding structures damaged by the 2025 Palisades Fire, 2024 Franklin Fire, and 2024 Broad Fire

The City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 524U and introduced Ordinance No. 524 on first reading, both amending zoning and Local Coastal Program rules to facilitate rebuilding after the 2025 Palisades, 2024 Franklin, and 2024 Broad fires. The motion carried 4-1, with Councilmember Silverstein abstaining. Staff was directed to schedule a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 524.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 524U approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 (4-1, Silverstein abstained)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 524 on first reading approving Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 25-001 and Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 (4-1, Silverstein abstained)
• Directed staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 524

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will hear a report on wildfire fuel reduction strategies and consider a recommendation for the City Council. They will also discuss sandbag distribution for storm preparation, receive updates on homeless services and parking enforcement, and review the department's 2024 accomplishments.

• Wildfire fuel reduction strategies report and possible recommendation for City Council
• Sandbag program options for storm preparation
• Receive and file 2024 Public Safety Department accomplishments report
• Discuss homeless services and receive monthly reports from The People Concern (Nov–Dec 2024)
• Discuss parking enforcement and receive monthly reports from LAZ Parking (Nov 2024–Jan 2025)

The Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council establish a city-wide goat grazing program, work with agency partners on vegetation management and fuel reduction projects, and allow the Public Safety Department to oversee brush clearances on city property. The recommendation was made after a presentation on wildfire fuel reduction strategies. The Commission also voted 3-1 to recommend the City purchase or lease a sandbag filling machine, sandbags, and sand for residents, and voted 4-0 to submit its Mid-Year Report to the City Council.

• Approved a motion to recommend a city-wide goat grazing program, agency partnerships for vegetation management, and city-owned property brush clearances (4-0).
• Approved a motion to recommend the City purchase or lease a sandbag filling machine, sandbags, and sand, with staff to determine costs and identify a location (3-1).
• Approved a motion to submit the Commission's Mid-Year Report to the City Council, including staffing a booth at the Safety & Preparedness Fair (4-0).
• Received and filed the Public Safety Department's 2024 accomplishments report.
• Received and filed the homeless services reports for November and December 2024 from The People Concern.
• Received and filed parking enforcement reports for November 2024, December 2024, and January 2025 from LAZ Parking.
• Received and filed activity reports from the LA County Sheriff's and Fire Departments and the California Highway Patrol.
• Approved the meeting agenda and consent calendar (4-0).

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially vote on amendments to the Local Coastal Program and Zoning Code to modify standards and procedures for rebuilding structures damaged or destroyed by the 2025 Palisades Fire, 2024 Franklin Fire, and 2024 Broad Fire. A separate item confirms the Director of Emergency Services Order related to Palisades Fire recovery.

• Confirmation of the Director of Emergency Services Order Relating to the Palisades Fire Recovery
• Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 25-001 and Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 to facilitate rebuilding after the 2025 Palisades Fire, 2024 Franklin Fire, and 2024 Broad Fire

The City Council held a workshop on a proposed ordinance to facilitate rebuilding after the Palisades, Franklin, and Broad fires, gathering public input in discussion groups. The ordinance itself was continued to the March 4, 2025 Adjourned Special Meeting, so no final decision was made. The council also approved the consent calendar, including confirming an emergency order for resident-only access checkpoints related to the Palisades Fire recovery.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Confirmed Director of Emergency Services Order for resident-only access checkpoints through March 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Held workshop on disaster rebuild ordinance; no action taken
• Continued ordinance to March 4, 2025 Adjourned Special Meeting

City Council

The March 4 special City Council meeting was adjourned to March 5 at 3:00 p.m. Public hearings scheduled for March 4, including a zoning and coastal program amendment to facilitate rebuilding after the 2025 Palisades, 2024 Franklin, and 2024 Broad fires, were continued to the adjourned meeting.

• Meeting adjourned to March 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
• Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 25-001 and Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 continued
• Proposed changes to streamline rebuilding after the Palisades, Franklin, and Broad fires

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will vote on two de minimis waiver requests, two coastal development permits (one paired with a conditional use permit), and proposed updates to its rules of procedure and decorum. The most significant item is a combined Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for a project at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway (Bluffs Park). All items are supported by linked documents in the agenda packet.

• De Minimis Waiver No. 24-003 at 4707 Avenida del Mar
• De Minimis Waiver No. 24-004 at 29359 Bluewater Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-048 & Conditional Use Permit No. 24-009 at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway (Bluffs Park)
• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 at 24515 Vantage Point Terrace
• Proposed Planning Commission Rules of Procedure and Decorum

The Commission approved Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 and Site Plan Review No. 24-013 for a new one-story, 3,963 square foot single-family residence with an attached garage, driveway, pool, spa, and roof deck, including 3,032 cubic yards of remedial grading, at 24515 Vantage Point Terrace. The approval added a condition that roof deck night lighting remain extinguished when not in use, and the motion carried 4-1 with Chair Hill dissenting. The Commission also directed staff to amend the Rules of Procedure and Decorum to limit commissioner remarks during public comment to three minutes and move commissioner comments to agenda Section 8, carried 3-2. A view preservation permit application was withdrawn after the claimant reached an agreement with the foliage owner.

• Approved Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 and Site Plan Review No. 24-013 for a 3,963 sq ft residence at 24515 Vantage Point Terrace (4-1, Chair Hill dissenting)
• Added Condition No. 22: roof deck night lighting must remain extinguished when not in use
• Directed staff to amend Rules of Procedure and Decorum, limiting commissioner remarks to 3 minutes and moving comments to agenda Section 8 (3-2)
• Continued Coastal Development Permit No. 24-048 and Conditional Use Permit No. 24-009 for emergency communications facility to March 17, 2025
• Approved Consent Calendar including De Minimis Waivers No. 24-003 and 24-004 for onsite wastewater treatment systems (4-0 and unanimous)
• Withdrawn View Preservation Permit No. 24-001 after claimant and foliage owner reached agreement

City Council

The City Council will consider holding additional workshops for the Local Coastal Plan and Municipal Code amendments, decide on joining the county's Palisades Fire debris removal program, and discuss policies for rebuilding after the fire.

• Consideration of additional public workshops for Local Coastal Plan Amendment and Municipal Code Amendment (LCPA/MMCA) discussions
• Participation in the County of Los Angeles Palisades Fire Debris Removal Program
• Fire Rebuild Policy Discussion

The Malibu City Council held a special meeting focused on fire recovery. It authorized the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles County for the consolidated debris removal program for opt-in properties. The Council also directed staff on multiple fire rebuild policies, including bringing back items on waiving rebuild permit fees, economic development support, reducing event permitting requirements, exploring security options in the burn area, sewer options, an insurance workshop, an eviction moratorium request, university environmental testing assistance, and a recovery center rebuild organization structure. The Council also directed staff to notice a rebuild ordinance workshop and set the first reading public hearing for March 4, 2025.

• Authorized City Manager to execute MOU with LA County for debris removal (unanimous)
• Directed staff to notice rebuild ordinance workshop and set first reading hearing for March 4, 2025
• Directed staff to bring back item on waiving rebuild permit fees
• Directed staff to bring back item on economic development to support local businesses
• Directed staff to bring back item on reducing noticing and permitting requirements for events
• Directed staff to explore security options in fire burn area
• Directed staff to bring back item on sewer options and OWTS systems for rebuilds
• Directed staff to schedule insurance workshop and work with Councilmember Silverstein

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025, 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.

Public Works Commission

This meeting of the Malibu Public Works Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting date will be posted publicly.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered

Environmental Review Board

The regular meeting of the Malibu Environmental Review Board scheduled for February 26, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2025.

Malibu Arts Commission

The regular meeting of the Malibu Arts Commission scheduled for February 25, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for March 28, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

The Malibu Arts Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 25, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for March 28, 2025.

City Council

The Malibu City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes confirming an emergency services order related to the Palisades Fire recovery, approving professional services agreements for rebuild consulting, and authorizing an emergency public works agreement. The council will also discuss a letter to Governor Newsom requesting support for post-fire environmental impacts, a fee waiver for Malibu Little League, and naming rights for public facilities. Additionally, appointments to the Arts Commission and Public Works Commission are scheduled.

• Confirmation of Director of Emergency Services Order relating to Palisades Fire recovery (Item 1B9)
• Professional Services Agreements for Rebuild Consulting Services (Item 1B10)
• Emergency Public Works Agreement (Item 1B11)
• Letter to Governor Newsom requesting support for addressing environmental impacts post-fire (Item 1B12)
• Amendment to Agreement with California Highway Patrol (Item 1B5)

The Malibu City Council approved several fire recovery-related items, including professional services agreements for rebuild consulting, an amendment to the CHP traffic enforcement agreement, and a letter to Governor Newsom requesting aid. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included warrants totaling $1,797,024.28 and confirmation of emergency orders. No substantive decisions were made on ordinances or old business.

• Approved amendment to CHP traffic enforcement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Atlas Planning Solutions for Safety Element update (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreements with 4Leaf, Inc., California Coastal Works, LLC, Interwest Group, Inc., and Michael Baker International for rebuild consulting (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Governor Newsom requesting State Executive Order for post-fire environmental impacts (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants totaling $1,797,024.28 and payroll of $947,032.88 (unanimous)
• Approved Malibu Little League fee waiver for 2025 season (unanimous)
• Directed staff to finalize naming rights policy for public facilities (consensus)
• Directed staff to bring back item on special meeting schedule and meeting format (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a citywide Local Coastal Program Amendment and a Zoning Text Amendment, both numbered 25-001. No other items are on the agenda. Details of the proposed changes are not provided in the agenda summary.

• Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 25-001 (Citywide)
• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 (Citywide)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 25-37, recommending amendments to the Local Coastal Program and Zoning Code to facilitate rebuilding after the 2025 Palisades, 2024 Franklin, and 2024 Broad Fires. The motion included 16 specific modifications, such as adjusting height/bulk standards, adding ficus to prohibited trees near structures, and recommending further study on temporary beachfront housing. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final action.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25-37 as amended (unanimous)
• Approved 16 amendments to Local Coastal Program and Zoning Code for fire rebuilds
• Recommended City Council remove ingress/egress requirements in MMC 17.44.090
• Added ficus to list of trees prohibited within 50 feet of structures
• Recommended City Council study temporary housing on beachfront properties
• Recommended City Council meet with Caltrans and Coastal Commission on seawall/PCH issues

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to reorganize its membership and administer an oath of office. The body will also consider several development permits for specific properties in Malibu.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 20-003 for 29329 Heathercliff Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 21-042 for 3868 Puerco Canyon Road
• Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey Fire No. 21-007 for 3870 Puerco Canyon Road
• Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 for 24515 Vantage Point Terrace
• View Preservation Permit No. 24-001 for 4727 Avenida Del Mar

The Malibu Planning Commission approved two new single-family residences on Puerco Canyon Road, each with added conditions for fire safety, vegetation removal, and design compatibility. The commission also continued a Heathercliff Road project to March 17, elected new officers, and heard extensive public comment on streamlining the rebuild process after the Palisades Fire.

• Approved Coastal Development Permit 21-042 for 3868 Puerco Canyon Rd with 13 added conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey Fire 21-007 for 3870 Puerco Canyon Rd with 8 added conditions (unanimous)
• Continued Coastal Development Permit 20-003 for 29329 Heathercliff Rd to March 17, 2025 (4-0, Leonard recused)
• Elected Kraig Hill as Chair (3-2) and Skylar Peak as Vice Chair (3-2)
• Approved moving Commissioner comments to end of agenda (4-1, Mazza dissenting)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of Feb 3, 2025 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission for February 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2025.

The regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for March 18, 2025. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a lease agreement with Wave Enterprises, Inc. for a Fire Rebuild Office, along with several professional services agreements and amendments related to fire recovery, environmental consulting, and security. Other items include an amendment to the agreement with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and a policy update for the Dial-A-Ride Program.

• Lease Agreement with Wave Enterprises, Inc. for a Fire Rebuild Office
• Professional Services Agreements for Fire Recovery and Rebuild Consulting Services
• Contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
• Emergency Public Works Agreements
• Amendment to Agreement with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

The Malibu City Council approved multiple fire recovery and rebuild contracts, including agreements for consulting, security, and emergency public works. It also directed staff to study using goats for brush clearance and to bring back items on policy discussions for fire recovery. All votes were unanimous except for two 4-1 votes on security and consulting services.

• Approved $620K budget transfer for Rincon Consultants environmental services (unanimous)
• Approved emergency public works agreements with Vido Artukovich & Son/Vidmar JV and Diamond Construction (unanimous)
• Approved two-year lease for Fire Rebuild Office at 23805 Stuart Ranch Road (unanimous)
• Approved $120K amendment to Tripepi Smith communications contract (unanimous)
• Approved security services contract with American Global Security (4-1, Riggins opposed)
• Approved nine fire recovery consulting agreements (4-1, Silverstein opposed)
• Adopted revised Dial-A-Ride Policy #42 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-07 on commission residency requirements (unanimous)

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for February 6, 2025, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for February 6, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Public Safety Commission

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission scheduled for February 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2025.

City Council

The agenda contains one substantive item: Palisades Fire Phase 1 Household Hazardous Materials Removal. The council may discuss or take action on this item. The rest of the agenda is procedural instructions for public participation.

• Palisades Fire Phase 1 Household Hazardous Materials Removal (Item 1A)

The City Council held a special meeting and received an update from the EPA and FEMA on Phase 1 household hazardous materials removal following the Palisades Fire. No formal action was taken on the item; it was received and filed. The Council also convened in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, a personnel evaluation, and labor negotiations, reporting no reportable action.

• Received and filed EPA/FEMA update on Palisades Fire hazardous materials removal
• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Convened closed session for anticipated litigation, personnel evaluation, and labor negotiations; no reportable action

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a reorganization meeting and consider 18 extension requests for Woolsey Fire-related planning verification submissions. Commissioners will also review several coastal development permits, a conditional use permit amendment, a view preservation permit, and approve the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting.

• Planning Commission reorganization (Item 1A)
• 18 Woolsey Fire planning verification extension requests (Items 3A3–3A21)
• Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 22-033 at 28819 Selfridge Drive (Item 3A1)
• Coastal Development Permit No. 23-039 at 33012 Pacific Coast Highway (Item 4A)
• Conditional Use Permit Amendment No. 24-005 at 22235 Pacific Coast Highway (Item 4B)

The Malibu Planning Commission reorganized, electing Dennis Smith as Chair and Kraig Hill as Vice Chair. The Commission approved a consent calendar with numerous Woolsey Fire-related extensions for planning verifications and building permits, plus several coastal development permits and a liquor license upgrade for Tramonto Bistro. Several items were continued to future meetings.

• Elected Dennis Smith as Chair (4-1)
• Elected Kraig Hill as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with continuations to Feb 18, Mar 3, Mar 17 (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar with 13 resolutions (4-0)
• Granted 1-year extension for CDP 19-078 at 6400 Merritt Drive (4-0)
• Approved CDP 23-039 and Variance 24-004 for OWTS at 33012 PCH (4-0)
• Approved CUPA 24-005 for liquor license upgrade at Tramonto Bistro (unanimous)
• Approved CDP 24-055 and Demolition Permit 24-031 at 7004 Fernhill Drive (4-0)

Malibu Arts Commission

The regular meeting of the Malibu Arts Commission scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda text also references the Parks and Recreation Commission, indicating a possible clerical error. The next regular meeting is listed for the same date and time, which is contradictory.

The Malibu Arts Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. was cancelled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for the same date and time, though the notice appears to contain a typographical error.

• Meeting cancelled (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Malibu City Council will decide on a proposed amendment to the Local Coastal Program and Zoning Code to modify standards for rebuilding structures damaged or destroyed by the 2025 Palisades Fire, 2024 Franklin Fire, and 2024 Broad Fire. The council also will consider forming a Palisades Fire Ad Hoc Committee. Other items include extending local emergency declarations for unpermitted camping, Pacific Coast Highway conditions, and the Franklin Fire, along with a professional services agreement for emergency operations staffing and routine consent matters.

• Amendment to Malibu Local Coastal Program and Zoning Code to facilitate rebuilding after the 2025 Palisades Fire, 2024 Franklin Fire, and 2024 Broad Fire
• Formation of a Palisades Fire Ad Hoc Committee
• Professional Services Agreement with IEM International, Inc. for Emergency Operations Center Staffing and Recovery Operations Services
• Resolutions extending local emergencies for unpermitted camping, Pacific Coast Highway conditions, and the Franklin Fire
• Master Facility Use Agreement with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

The Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-06 to initiate a Local Coastal Program and zoning text amendment to facilitate rebuilding after the Palisades, Franklin, and Broad fires, bypassing the ZORACES subcommittee and directing the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing. They also established a Palisades Fire Ad Hoc Committee with Councilmember Silverstein and Mayor Pro Tem Riggins, and approved a series of subcommittee and outside agency appointments. The consent calendar was approved, including warrants totaling $6,698,960.18 and payroll of $1,928,287.73, with three items pulled for individual consideration.

• Adopted Resolution 25-06 initiating LCP and zoning amendments for fire rebuilds (unanimous)
• Established Palisades Fire Ad Hoc Committee, appointing Silverstein and Riggins (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants ($6,698,960.18) and payroll ($1,928,287.73) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-02 approving 401(a) and 457(b) plan restatements (unanimous)
• Directed staff to request 90-day extension of Master Facility Use Agreement with SMMUSD (unanimous)
• Received and filed report on IEM emergency services agreement (unanimous)
• Disbanded four ad hoc committees and made new subcommittee appointments (unanimous)

City Council

The Malibu City Council is holding a special meeting as a town hall and community forum to hear directly from residents about the Palisades Fire. Partner agencies will also be present to answer questions about fire response and recovery. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is solely for public input and discussion.

• Palisades Fire town hall and community forum at Malibu High School Auditorium, 30215 Morning View Drive
• Opportunity for residents to ask questions and provide input on fire response and recovery

The Malibu City Council held a special town hall meeting to provide updates on the Palisades Fire and hear community concerns. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational, featuring presentations from federal, state, and local agencies and a public Q&A session.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken at this informational town hall

Planning Commission

This meeting is a notice of adjournment and continuance; no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Wastewater Advisory Committee

The January 23, 2025 meeting of the Malibu Wastewater Advisory Committee has been canceled because a quorum could not be reached. No business was conducted. The next meeting date will be announced via public postings.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission meeting scheduled for January 22, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Environmental Review Board

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Malibu Environmental Review Board for January 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for February 26, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered.

City Council

The Malibu City Council is holding a special meeting and town hall to hear directly from residents about the Palisades Fire and answer questions on fire response and recovery, with representatives from partner agencies present.

• Town hall and community forum on Palisades Fire
• Residents can ask questions about fire response and recovery
• Partner agencies participating alongside the City

City Council

This special meeting of the Malibu City Council scheduled for January 21, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The meeting will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for January 21, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

• Regular meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025

The Parks and Recreation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for February 18, 2025.

Planning Commission

This meeting agenda is a notice of adjournment and continuance. No substantive items were scheduled for discussion or decision. The meeting was cancelled or rescheduled.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to formally ratify a local emergency proclamation issued by the Director of Emergency Services. The body will also consider a professional services agreement for biological consulting.

• Resolution ratifying the Director of Emergency Services’ Proclamation of a Local Emergency
• Professional Services Agreement with CJ Biomonitoring, LLC for Biological Consulting Services

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-01, confirming and ratifying the Acting Director of Emergency Services' proclamation of a local emergency, and authorized submitting a letter to the State of California requesting recovery assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA). The council also approved a two-year professional services agreement with CJ Biomonitoring, LLC for biological consulting services. Both actions passed 4-0, with Councilmember Uhring absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25-01 confirming local emergency and ratifying proclamation (4-0)
• Approved and authorized CDAA recovery assistance letter to State of California (4-0)
• Included request for same assistance for Franklin Fire as Palisades Fire in CDAA letter (friendly amendment)
• Authorized Mayor to execute two-year agreement with CJ Biomonitoring, LLC for biological consulting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly approve a Master Facility Use Agreement with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, a professional services agreement with CJ Biomonitoring, LLC for biological consulting, an investment report ending November 2024, and an update to City Council Policy #42, the Dial-A-Ride Program. They will also vote on routine warrants, minutes, surplus property disposal, and make appointments to city commissions and committees.

• Master Facility Use Agreement with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
• Professional Services Agreement with CJ Biomonitoring, LLC for biological consulting services
• City Council Policy #42, Dial-A-Ride Program update
• Investment Report for Month Ending November 30, 2024
• City Council appointments to commissions and committees

City Council

The regular January 13, 2025 Malibu City Council meeting has been cancelled because of the Palisades Fire. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2025; a special meeting for emergency fire-related actions will be set later.

• Meeting cancelled; next regular meeting January 27, 2025, special meeting for Palisades Fire emergency actions to be scheduled

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The special meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum resulting from the Palisades Fire.

The special meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for January 9, 2025, was cancelled due to lack of quorum caused by the Palisades Fire. No decisions were made.

• Special meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum from Palisades Fire

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will discuss the effectiveness of the evacuation zones used during the Franklin Fire and consider recommendations for improvement. They will also compile a mid-year activity report for the City Council and receive updates on homeless services, parking enforcement, and public safety agency activities.

• Review of evacuation zone naming and effectiveness after the Franklin Fire, with feedback from the public
• Develop a list of Commission activities for July–December 2024 for the City Manager's mid-year report
• Receive and file the December 2024 homeless services report from The People Concern
• Receive and file the monthly parking enforcement report from the Malibu Parking Enforcement Team
• Receive activity reports from the LA County Sheriff's and Fire Departments and California Highway Patrol

Public Safety Commission

The special meeting of the Public Safety Commission scheduled for January 8, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2025.

Planning Commission

This agenda is a notice of adjournment and continuance for the January 7, 2025 regular meeting of the Malibu Planning Commission. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision; the meeting is effectively cancelled or postponed.

• No substantive items on agenda; only notice of adjournment

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission will decide on a coastal development permit and a conditional use permit amendment, plus approve numerous extensions for Woolsey Fire planning verification submissions. They will also approve minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting.

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

Planning Commission

The Malibu Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025. The next meeting is set for January 7, 2025. No substantive items were on the agenda.

Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 2025, has been canceled due to the Malibu City Hall Winter Closure. A special meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2025.

The regular meeting of the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission scheduled for January 2, 2025, was canceled because of the Malibu City Hall Winter Closure. A special meeting has been scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. No decisions were made at this meeting.

• Canceled January 2, 2025 regular meeting due to City Hall Winter Closure
• Scheduled special meeting for January 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.