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Public criticizes Malibu City Council over late start; council reports no reportable closed-session action

Malibu City Council · July 12, 2025
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Summary

At a July 11, 2025 special meeting, a public commenter accused the Malibu City Council of delaying the meeting and questioned transparency related to a downtown hearing; council recessed to closed session and later reported no reportable action.

An unidentified member of the public told the Malibu City Council on July 11 that the special meeting, posted for 9 a.m., did not begin until after 10 a.m. and urged an investigation into the delay and council conduct.

The commenter said the city clerk refused to explain the delay and referenced a downtown hearing, "Fernandez versus the city of Malibu," as a possible reason the meeting started late. The speaker criticized council behavior around the Brown Act,…

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