AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ALSO INCLUDED
A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023
THIS VIRTUAL MEETING IS HELD PURSUANT TO AB 361
MINUTES
Due to social distancing recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and State of California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) and the County of Los Angeles, and pursuant to findings made under AB 361, the CITY OF AVALON'S CITY COUNCIL 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. 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.
Additionally, the general public may participate in Oral Communication and address the City Council on an agenda items by providing comments via Zoom or by sending comments to [email protected].
CALL TO ORDER-5:07 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 Management Analyst Devin Hart.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-None.
ORAL COMMENTS- City staff received one email via [email protected] from Kate Ruddon regarding Short Term Rental Saturation.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Finance Director Matthew Baker provided an update on current year revenue estimates, beginning reserves for the upcoming fiscal year, and preliminary revenue estimates for the FY23-24 budget.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were two items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #1-#2 made by Michael Ponce, seconded my Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
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Warrants
Approved warrants in the amount of $779,918.33, one payroll in the amount of $208,649.75, four electronic fund transfers • totaling $156,100.96 for a total of $1,144,669.04 for March 27, 2023 through April 7, 2023.
2. Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Received and filed the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2022 and direct staff to submit the Housing Element Progress report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Contract Assignment for the Operations, Management, Maintenance, and Monitoring of the City of Avalon Wastewater System
1. Authorized the City Manager to assign the remaining term of an agreement with Montrose Water and Sustainability Services, Inc. for the operation, management, maintenance, and monitoring of the City of Avalon Wastewater System to PERC Water Corporation. 2. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate a contract extension with PERC Water Corporation for an additional three year term.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Contract Assignment for Semi-Exclusive Shore Boat Franchise and Shore Boat Services Provider Agreement
City Council directed City Staff to provide the previous Shoreboat RFP to Catalina Coastal Shoreboat Service, LLC. City staff will bring the item back for discussion at a later City Council meeting to discuss the possible transfer of the remaining term of the semi-exclusive shore boat franchise agreement with Catalina Coastal Tours, LLC to Catalina Coastal Shoreboat Service, LLC.
5. First Reading of an Ordinance Amendment Chapter 4-4.1703 of the Vehicle Code Setting a Date for Mandating Electrification of Commercial Autoettes Recommended Action
1. Introduced and waived all further readings of an ordinance of the City of Avalon amending Chapter 4-4.103 of the Avalon Municipal Code, setting a date for mandating electrification of commercial autoettes. 2. Adopted Resolution No. 23-08 of the City Council of the City of Avalon waving registration and vehicle hearing fees for commercial autoettes converted to electric with a purchase agreement in advance of the January 1, 2024 deadline for a period of three years or a period of 5 years if the gas powered vehicle is removed from the Island.
The City Attorney stated that AMC Section 4-4.1703 will be amended to add the additional language: Effective January 1, 2024 all purchase agreements entered into for new commercial autoettes must be certified electric vehicles.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
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CLOSED SESSION-6:43 p.m.-7:13 p.m.
Following the appropriate announcement of the Closed Session items the City Council went into Closed Session to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Service Employees International Union, Local 721 v. City of Avalon
Case Number: 23STCP00302
** The following item of Closed Session is the City Council acting as the Housing Authority.**
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Property: 128 Marilla Avenue
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City Manager and Captains Foundation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Following Closed Session the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
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 City Council Meeting on April 18, 2023, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
Sahille Morses
Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk