AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 — 5: 00 P. M.
410 AVALON CANYON ROAD
THIS VIRTUAL MEETING IS HELD PURSUANT TO AB 361
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER- 5: 00 p. m.
ROLL CALL- Present via Teleconference and In -Person: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers Lisa Lavelle, Michael Ponce, Mary Schickling and Yesenia De La Rosa. Also present: City Manager David Maistros, City Attorney Scott Campbell and Deputy City Clerk/ Sr. Administrative Assistant Gabrielle Morones.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None.
ORAL COMMUNICATION - Deputy City Clerk Gabrielle Morones announced into the record that the city received one written communication ( via ask@cityofavalon. com) requesting the Harbor Dept. issue a special permit for advanced divers to dive between bouys W45 and W46 in Descanso Bay and requesting this topic be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
PRESENTATION - A representative from Southern California Edison updated the City Council regarding implementation of Phase One water conservation. Mary Schickling recused herself due to a Conflict of Interest.
CONSENT CALENDAR -There were 6 Items on the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Ponce pulled Item # 6 for a separate vote. Motion to approve Items # 1-# 5 made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce (All Ayes).
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 2, 2022
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Minutes
Approve minutes from the July 14, 2022 Special City Council Meeting and July 19, 2022 regular City Council Meeting.
Warrants
Approved warrants in the amount of $ 886, 438. 89, one payroll in the amount of 229, 324. 76, two electronic fund transfers totaling $ 39, 885. 38 for a total of 1,55, 649. 03for July 11, 2022 through July 22, 2022.
Board of Directors Appointment for the Gateway Cities Council of Governments Appointed Councilmember Lisa Lavelle to represent the City of Avalon on the Board of Directors for the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.
4. League of California Cities Annual Voting Delegate
Adopted Resolution No. 22- 45of the City Council of the City of Avalon appointing Mayor Marshall as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Michael Ponce as an Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual League of California Cities Conference in September 2022.
Authorize Voting Delegate for Los Angeles Division League of California Cities Division Installation
Designated Councilmember Michael Ponce as the City' s representative and authorized him to vote during the Los Angeles Division League of California Cities Installation meeting on August 4, 2022.
PULLED ITEM
Denial of Appeal # 22- 01 Regarding Planning Commission Action of PC # 2783 Approving a Setback Variance at 261 E. Whitey
Adopted Resolution No. 22- 46 of the City of Avalon denying appeal 22- 01 and upholding the Planning Commission' s decision in PC Resolution 22- 08 to approve a Site Plan and Setback Variance at 261 East Whittley Avenue.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Anni Marshall' (4 Ayes -De La Rosa, Lavelle, Schickling, 1 No -Ponce).
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GENERAL BUSINESS
7. First Reading of an Ordinance AmendinQChapter 9-7. 10A02 of Title 9, Planning and Zoning', of the Avalon Municipal Code Relating to Temporary Use Permits Introduced and waived all readings of an ordinance of the City of Avalon amending Chapter 9-7. 10A02 of Title 9, Planning and Zoning, of the Avalon Municipal Code Relating to Temporary Use Permits.
Motion to approve made by Anni Marshall, seconded by De La Rosa ( All Ayes).
Discuss Chapter 6, Section 6. 13 of the Avalon Municipal Code Regarding Water Conservation and Phase One Enforcement of Fresh Water Conservation Mary Schickling recused herself due to a Conflict of Interest.
Anni Marshall stated that Southern California Edison will be enforcing Phase One water conservation and compliance. No action taken.
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 5: 49 p. m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the Regular City Council Meeting on August 2, 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