AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022- 5: 00 P. M.
410 AVALON CANYON ROAD
THIS VIRTUAL MEETING WAS HELD PURSUANT TO AB 361
MINUTES
Due to health recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and State of California Division of Occupational Safety and Health ( Cal/ OSHA), and the declared state of emergency wherein social distancing measures have been imposed or recommended, the CITY OF AVALON' S CITY COUNCIL and PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS SHALL GENERALLY BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC REMOTELY. The general public may attend the meeting in the Council Chambers however must adhere to social distancing requirements and wear a mask or face covering at all times. The public is encouraged to watch and participate from the safety of their homes while practicing social distancing.
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CALL TO ORDER — 5: 00 p. m.
ROLL CALL -Present via Teleconference and In -Person: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers Cinde Cassidy, Lisa Lavelle, Michael Ponce, and Yesenia De La Rosa. Also present: City Manager David Maistros, City Clerk Denise Radde, and City Attorney Scott Campbell Absent: Deputy City Clerk/ Senior Administrative Assistant Gabrielle Morones.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - City Clerk Denise Radde received 1 written communication regarding the 2020 Election. City Council was provided a hard copy and electronic copy of the letter.
PRESENTATION — Catalina Express President and CEO, Greg Bombard, provided an update on the impact of newly proposed California Air Resources Board " Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations" on Catalina Express operations.
CONSENT CALENDAR -There were 5 Items on the Consent Calendar. Mayor Marshall pulled Item # 5 at the request of a City Council member to vote on the item separately.
Motion to approve Items # 1-# 4 made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
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Minutes
Approved minutes from the January 4, 2022 ( amended) and January 18, 2022 regular City Council Meeting.
Warrants
Approved warrants in the amount of $ 567, 952. 86, one payroll in the amount of 209, 032. 41, two electronic fund transfers totaling $ 37,87. 89 for a total expenditure of $814, 373. 16for January 10, 2022 through January 21, 2022.
3. Fiscal Year 2021-022 Second Quarter Treasurer' sReport Adopted Resolution No. 22- 03 of the City Council of the City of Avalon/ Successor Agency
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adopting the Treasurer' s
Findings to Continue to Hold Remote Teleconference/ Virtual City Council Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
Determined that the COVID- 19 state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor still exists and has been considered by the City Council in deciding to continue to have teleconference meetings and that state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID19, and that as a result of the COVID- 19 emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
PULLED ITEM
5. Fourth of July Barge
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Curtin Maritime to provide barge services for the 2022 Fourth of July fireworks display.
Motion to approve made by Anni Marshall, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4 AyesMarshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle and Ponce; 1 No -Cassidy)
GENERAL BUSINESS
6. Determine if the City Should begin the RFP/ Bid Process for the City' s Transit System or extend the existing contract with Transportation Concepts.
Extended Transportation Concept' scontract an additional two -years and begin negotiations for the contract extension to be brought back to Council for a review at a later date and that Micro Transit be part of the review for the next round of RFP:
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Cinde Cassidy. (All Ayes)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
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CLOSED SESSION — 6: 14 p. m. 7: 41 p. m.
Following the appropriate announcement of the Closed Session item the City Council went into Closed Session to discuss the following:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
Following Closed Session the City Manager announced that there was no reportable action.
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7: 42 p. m.
I, Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the City Council Meeting on February 1, 2022, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk / Sr. Administrative Assistant