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Malibu council signals change to meeting format: earlier start, remote sign-ups and stricter appeal deadlines
Summary
Staff proposed multiple reforms to reduce late-night meetings. The council signaled support for a 4:30 p.m. regular start (instead of staff's 2 p.m. option), keeping general public comment no earlier than 6:30 p.m., requiring webinar sign-ups for remote speakers, and setting advance deadlines for land-use appeals and related materials.
Malibu — After a lengthy discussion, the City Council on Aug. 25 directed staff to draft ordinance and procedure changes to adjust meeting times and hybrid participation rules intended to shorten late-night sessions and improve public access.
Staff presented options that included a 2 p.m. start, webinar-based registration for remote speakers, limits on audiovisual materials…
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