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Details: staff reported the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge is an annual item the city brings forward to support monarch butterfly conservation through resident education, native plantings in parks and partnerships with local groups. Council approved the pledge and asked staff to continue outreach and to connect residents with local partners for native milkweed and pollinator gardens.

Volunteer recognition: the proclamation cited volunteer contributions during the recent fires — volunteer patrols, CERT, arson watch, community brigades and the volunteer labor that supported evacuation and recovery efforts — and listed hours recorded in 2024 for patrols and volunteer brigades. The council presented certificates to longtime commissioners and volunteer leaders during the meeting.

Why it matters: the pledge and proclamation are symbolic but intended to coordinate city outreach, encourage volunteer recruitment and highlight community resilience during the rebuilding period.

Ending: staff will follow up with the Parks and Recreation Commission, the mayor’s office and local nonprofit partners to publicize monarch habitat resources and to plan volunteer recognition events.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council unanimously adopted the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge to support monarch habitat and approved a proclamation recognizing April 20–26, 2025 as National Volunteer Week, honoring volunteers for wildfire response and year‑round services.","taxTitle","Malibu City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70912,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6267627,"Council rejects Wright Construction bid; awards Clover Heights storm‑drain contract to Jay Vega Engineering",95,5069000,5164000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3069507-edf68aa46ddefa75aaf523b8b221cbbf&start=5069&end=5164","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3069507-edf68aa46ddefa75aaf523b8b221cbbf/thumbnail_5069000.jpg","/articles/6267627/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-rejects-Wright-Construction-bid-awards-Clover-Heights-stormdrain-contract-to-Jay-Vega-Engineering","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267627-81d825460531e2420b6af6113d211a05/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440150&Signature=GfGHkAax6MnT0Dcmk330ljTsK6JoOMYBPWe6d19xk69yEKtdKYIqCuCdEX3kqrK~zsEUnoM3fDRcsTjyVXEoEz3n9gEtBThgJLwWwsIvPw1yeDG3MPaT7DB3ci5IQMfej9b-NOevArEQojTSUCUKzPS~~~dI2h2NFTaRL5GIz-2DFtvCPEufL-Se05KkusaonE4exWwI1SCp2GOLnNvgsd-ndw7pfr2WjB66vnyWeYNRdMu2UefnuLqEF44N59JHDrSN7svOMZWs7eq4mAlZzFFvVbgVqaDun70g8htBroTakWQP0yomYs5RBtvnOz9kvy5Dx3jFlCvMHvrzg6VyKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Malibu City Council followed staff and city‑attorney recommendations to declare Wright Construction’s low bid on the Clover Heights Avenue storm‑drain project non‑responsive and award the contract to Jay Vega Engineering, the next lowest responsive bidder.

Why: City staff explained the contract specifications require the prime contractor to perform at least 50% of the contract work with its own forces rather than subcontracting the majority of work. After reviewing bids and subcontractor listings, staff and the city attorney concluded Wright Construction’s submission showed the prime would perform less than 50% of the work; Jay Vega’s bid showed the prime performing a substantially larger share.

Bid details: Council heard that 15 bids were received. The recommended award was Jay Vega Engineering at $1,499,309. Staff said the project is funded by a FEMA hazard‑mitigation grant and addresses more than 1,000 linear feet of new 40‑inch storm drain to reduce flooding in the Clover Heights neighborhood.

Public comment: A representative of Wright Construction, Jason Merritt, told the council he disputed the city’s calculation and said the company believed it met the requirement; staff said the city’s analysis and the city attorney review supported the non‑responsive determination.

Action: Council voted to accept staff’s recommendation to declare Wright Construction non‑responsive and to award the contract to Jay Vega Engineering. Staff said it would be available to answer follow‑up questions and will finalize contract documents for execution.

Ending: Council directed staff to return with the executed contract and noted the project will move forward under the FEMA hazard‑mitigation grant funding once the contract is finalized.","Council accepted staff recommendation that Wright Construction’s low bid be declared non‑responsive because the prime contractor did not demonstrate it would perform at least 50% of the construction work. Council awarded the Clover Heights storm‑drain contract to the next lowest responsive bidder, Jay Vega Engineering (bid $1,499,309).",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6267632,"Council directs staff to draft small‑business micro‑grant plan; pauses automatic minimum‑wage increase for one year",0,20991000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3069507-edf68aa46ddefa75aaf523b8b221cbbf&start=20991&end=20991","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3069507-edf68aa46ddefa75aaf523b8b221cbbf/thumbnail_20991000.jpg","/articles/6267632/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-directs-staff-to-draft-smallbusiness-microgrant-plan-pauses-automatic-minimumwage-increase-for-one-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267632-b20902470bd3d45f36579e8027e39704/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440150&Signature=S5poEu0KBUkoxw2kVEhBKqRAXWSi-Lpsu3x6bsfBMv~Jl4gTwQazGOpSu3ft~Y7JhNzUTbR40OeYleWyu11TLLw82MyGOPFE7HSqEcra~TpyFQVMhCF8fSD-7ll8o8EUJCU5i6zHNMB6VmwAeqCKZr8IKd3mL8UDmYzwK9DfPfGgb3m2bqj09YCF3OLV8WPS9vp9IrFR177ZrJ1T7sh1-p~d9gL~AUIvSTfIIiQT2TdgpHYq-S~DfzToO7xv8FIc3jxrurlP43IJ6u8xf7TK9YR1Zoki2cHHYZRx-vvQhq-hG2dXLyM6UAxhDwWP8VSM7OsAfaWSSxPp0ZX6v1ibdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Malibu City Council heard a wave of public comment about local businesses struggling after the Palisades and Franklin fires and directed staff to draft a short‑term small‑business assistance package focused on rapid cash relief, short‑term regulatory relief and a targeted “Malibu is open” promotion campaign.

Survey findings and proposals: staff presented a city business survey conducted March 28–April 8 that received 100 responses; businesses reported steep revenue declines, staff reductions and urgent liquidity needs. Staff proposed options including (1) a micro‑stabilization grant program (MSGP) with awards in a $5,000–$20,000 range, (2) using federal CDBG funds as a revolving loan/grant and (3) a city‑run program if the council wants more local control.

Council direction: after discussion the council reached a consensus to: (a) keep the city’s current CDBG allocation supporting the Malibu Community Labor Exchange project rather than reallocating the county funds, (b) direct staff to draft a city‑funded micro‑grant program that can be administered quickly and (c) ask staff to return with a specific program design and recommended budget that could be acted on at a near‑term regular meeting. The council also asked staff to engage the Chamber of Commerce to help with outreach and eligibility screening.

Minimum wage pause: councilmembers agreed to pause the planned July 1 automatic index‑based minimum wage increase for 12 months so the city’s wage floor remains at the current level for one year; councilmembers noted the pause is intended to give small employers immediate breathing room, while employers remain free to pay higher wages at their discretion.

Regulatory and promotional relief: councilmembers requested staff bring back regulatory relief options — temporary expansions of allowed temporary use permits, expedited sign approvals and streamlined timelines for minor tenant improvements — and asked the Chamber to draft a “Malibu is open” promotion plan that the city could help fund.

Next steps: staff will draft a program and bring a detailed proposal with budget options to the next available regular council meeting. The council requested the draft include eligibility criteria (suggested award range $5,000–$20,000), a rapid application and review workflow and reporting and anti‑fraud measures.

Ending: City staff said they will coordinate outreach with the Chamber of Commerce and prepare the MSGP draft and an implementation schedule for council review; councilmembers emphasized speed and clarity to get grants into local businesses’ hands as quickly as practical.","After a city business survey and many public comments, Malibu City Council instructed staff to craft a city‑run micro‑stabilization grant program, recommended maintaining Los Angeles County CDBG funding for an existing labor‑exchange project, and paused the automatic July minimum‑wage increase for 12 months.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":90,"_43":101,"_45":101,"_47":102,"_49":103,"_51":104,"_53":105,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":106,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":107,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6267636,"Council presses fire department, water district for rebuild solutions; schedules work sessions on septic, geotech and self‑certification",17100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3069507-edf68aa46ddefa75aaf523b8b221cbbf&start=17100&end=17100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3069507-edf68aa46ddefa75aaf523b8b221cbbf/thumbnail_17100000.jpg","/articles/6267636/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-presses-fire-department-water-district-for-rebuild-solutions-schedules-work-sessions-on-septic-geotech-and-selfcertification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267636-2db142a00e5ac06d114b32b1f225c017/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440150&Signature=Lt1iy0V4uBXrjsn9BPO2NsLEYwZ9T1NsEq3Zcwr4oQYjcBi9ZvqB8RUisyuvNc8pdjUKwk07b0VBi7jlok3KU4sQ4aM5V4bSwiZxvvHbzIYYM~sHQ-jXj6KlUdo-bvVnDMM2ysrQOR-W~VtJDXN--V4yswQgQOOCD5PSi-fv4QzC~fMs6rK9HzC637Eik05ehn3NCihBWJwVr0Ks7sSd8nUq2zcruvRopmjbXEALtB-7wcXTmVIfE7mIRhCosovxuPYyyfw3~eIbZBf66FZCQmNN0o0oTgcSO32FvyG~2EE0L5lDHOBNrLC1HMBEk8byRGuY~ZL-hEDZowTj~2u9yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Malibu City Council directed staff to assemble technical briefings and return with actionable options to help homeowners rebuild after the Palisades and Franklin fires, focusing first on fire‑flow gaps in eastern Malibu and options for temporary on‑site water storage.

The council set a special work session on April 24 to cover septic/sewer policy, geotechnical standards and self‑certification rules identified by residents as critical rebuild bottlenecks. Councilmembers also asked staff to schedule the planned “rebuild czar” item for the next regular meeting and to hold a May 8 session to examine whether additional outside resources are needed to accelerate rebuilding.

Why it matters: homeowners on Carbon Mesa and Big Rock described repeated delays tied to required fire‑flow (gallons‑per‑minute and duration) that the regional water system currently cannot deliver. Several residents and consultants told the council that on‑site tanks, temporary hydrant hookups or other interim measures could enable immediate rebuilds while longer‑term infrastructure is planned.

What the council asked for: staff was directed to request LA County Fire and Water District 29 attend the April 24 meeting to explain (1) which specific parcels lack required fire flow, (2) whether temporary on‑site tanks would meet fire department operational needs and (3) what conditions or monitoring the department would require for tanks or other interim measures. Councilmembers asked staff to return with draft technical options, cost ranges and recommended eligibility rules so the council could decide whether to authorize temporary relief for fire rebuilds.

Public testimony and context: dozens of residents from Carbon Mesa, Big Rock and other fire‑impacted neighborhoods spoke during the meeting, saying many households cannot begin reconstruction until a fire‑flow solution is in place. Speakers — including homeowners, local engineers and commission members — urged the council to allow temporary water storage on lots and to clarify whether rebuilt homes can reuse existing foundations where safe and appropriate.

Staff and council comments: Acting city staff said the city’s recent Local Coastal Program changes and emergency coastal development (ECDP) rules already allow certain rebuild pathways, but that different parcels present distinct constraints (geology, septic, slope). Council members emphasized the city’s limited bandwidth and asked staff to present narrow, implementable choices rather than open‑ended studies.

What’s next: A technical package and a public agenda item will return to the council following the April 24 work session. The council’s stated priorities are to (a) identify interim fire‑flow measures that the fire department will accept for rebuilds, (b) clarify geotechnical self‑certification rules for lots that previously had safe foundations and (c) accelerate permit workflows for verified rebuilds.

Ending: City staff said they will coordinate with LA County Fire and Water District 29 and bring back the requested technical briefings and policy options at the April 24 meeting; councilmembers said they will decide on next steps after hearing those agencies’ assessments.","Malibu City Council set focused work sessions to address fire‑rebuild bottlenecks after lengthy public testimony about water supply, geology and timelines. Council directed staff to bring fire‑flow options and potential on‑site water‑storage solutions back for a council discussion with LA County Fire and Water District 29.","actionData","errors"]

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