AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ALSO INCLUDED
A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS
THE AVALON MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
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.
Council Chambers are open to a maximum 30 members of the general public. Once the Council Chambers reach maximum occupancy, the general public may participate in Oral Communication and address the City Council on an agenda item in person by waiting in, the City Hall Court Yard and entering the Chambers one at a time at the appropriate time. No one will be admitted into the Council Chambers who is ill or exhibiting symptoms of COVID- 19. All individuals entering the Council Chambers must wear a mask or face covering at all times.
Additionally, the general public may participate in Oral Communication and address the City Council on an agenda items by providing comments via e -Comment. Please use the link below to provide comments via e -Comment.
CALL TO ORDER - 5: 01 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 - None.
PRESENTATION — Luke Schaner from Southern California Edison provided a Catalina Water Availability and Allocation Plan Update.
CONSENT CALENDAR - There were 9 Items on the Consent Calendar. Anni Marshall pulled items # 6 and # 8 for further discussion. Motion to approve items # 1, #2, #3, #4, 5, #7 and # 9 made by Cinde Cassidy, seconded by Michael Ponce. ( All Ayes)
1. Minutes
Approved minutes from the March 1, 2022 City Council Meeting. 2: Warrants
Approved warrants in the amount of $ 562, 600. 21, one payroll in the amount of 197, 460. 01 and four electronic fund transfers totaling $ 173, 243. 35 for a total expenditure of $ 933, 303. 57for February 21, 2022 through March 4, 2022.
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3. 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.
4. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1. 01 of Title 9, Planning and Zoning, of the Avalon Municipal Code Relating to Planning Commission Membership Adopted Ordinance 1205- 22of the City of Avalon Amending Title 9, Chapter 9, Article 1 of the Avalon Municipal Code, Relating to the Appointment of Planning Commissioners.
5. City Renewal of General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County Adopted Resolution No. 22- 19 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the Period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.
7. Designate KECO, Inc. as a Sole Source Vendor and Authorize Purchase of Pumps & Water Supply Stanchions for the Harbor Waste Pump -Out Dock Designated KECO, Inc. as a sole source vendor and authorized procurement, per the City' s purchasing policy, of two peristaltic pumps, two water supply stanchions, and a pump alarm system from KECO Pump & Equipment that meets the specifications for the Harbor Waste Pump -Out Dock, for a total not to exceed $ 56, 440.
The following item on the Consent Calendar was the City Council acting as the Avalon Municipal Hospital Board of Trustees **
9. CEO' sBoard Report and CFO' sMonthly Narrative Analysis Received and filed the reports:
The CEO' sFebruary 2022 Report
The CFO' sJanuary 2022 Report
PULLED ITEMS
6. Amendment to the Per Capita Parks Improvement: Front Street Shade Structure Authorized the amendment to the Per Capita Parks Improvement scope of work.
Motion to approve made by Anni Marshall, seconded by Michael Ponce.
All Ayes)
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City of Avalon Legislative Platform for the 2022 Legislative Session Adopted the City of Avalon' sLegislative Platform for 2022 that guides the City' s support of, or opposition to, regional, state, and federal legislation and authorized City Staff to contact state and federal representatives to advocate for legislative proposals consistent with the guiding principles and policy statements outlined within the 2022 Legislative Platform.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle.
GENERAL BUSINESS
10. Approval of Encroachment Permit for frontage improvements at 201 East Whittley Avenue
Approved Resolution No. 22-0 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Approving an Encroachment Permit to Allow a Privately Maintained Parking Pad and Frontage Improvements within the Public Right -of -Way at 201 East Whittley; APN 7480- 027-4.
Approved encroachment permit for frontage improvements at 201 E. Whittley and authorized City Staff to negotiate with the property owners to determine the amounts of the required bond and liability insurance.
Motion to approve made by Cinde Cassidy, seconded by Michael Ponce.
All Ayes)
11. Outdoor Dining Program Revisited
Authorized implementation of an outdoor dining program with the addition of the space around Wrigley Stage as a dinning location until June 20, 2024, or, unless earlier rescinded by the City Council or City Manager. Outdoor dining is prohibited on special event days.
Motion to approve made by Cinde Cassidy, seconded by Michael Ponce.
All Ayes)
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7: 13 p. m.
I, Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the Regular City Council Meeting on March 15, 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