Malibu honors retiring public‑works leader Rob DuBeau; community presents public‑safety awards and appoints youth commissioners

The Malibu City Council used part of its June 22 meeting for several ceremonial matters: a public safety award, a retirement recognition and appointments to the city's youth commission.

Council read a resolution honoring Rob DuBeau, who will retire July 6 after 33 years of public service and nearly 17 with the City of Malibu, and thanked him for leading major infrastructure projects and the city's recovery work after multiple fires. DuBeau told the dais he plans to move to Portugal with his family this summer and said the Civic Center project was the highlight of his career.

The Public Safety Commission presented the Mike Trinen Public Safety Award to Chris Frost, who has decades of volunteer public‑safety service in Malibu. The city's sheriff liaison and former recipients joined council in praising Frost's community leadership.

A representative from Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath's office presented DuBeau with a scroll of appreciation, and the COG executive director praised his work on fiber and pedestrian safety projects.

Council also approved the appointment of 26 young people to the Harry Borofsky Memorial Youth Commission. Staff reported 28 applicants from grades 7 through 12 and recommended appointing 26 commissioners who completed the application and interview process. Dozens of youth introduced themselves in short remarks to the council before the unanimous vote.

Separately, speakers during public comment celebrated the opening of the new skate park and an X Games event that drew families and athletes to the facility.

The council's ceremonial recognitions did not require substantive policy action but gave the city an opportunity to note recent community achievements and transitions.