SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE AVALON CITY COUNCIL AND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LOVE CATALINA ISLAND TOURISM AUTHORITY TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 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-1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL-Present via Teleconference and In-Person: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers Yesenia De La Rosa, Lisa Lavelle, Michael Ponce and Mary Schickling. Also present: City Manager David Maistros and Deputy City Clerk Gabrielle Morones. Absent: City Attorney Scott Campbell.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-None.
PRESENTATION:
Guided discussion facilitated by Myles C. Rademan. The City Council and the Board of Directors of Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority discussed improving mutual respect and communication, possible co-funding of future improvements/projects in Avalon, TOT distribution, and sustainable tourism. City staff will inquire about the cost associated with adopting a Sustainability Plan and present the results at a future City Council Meeting.
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 2:48 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the Special City Council Meeting on April 20, 2023, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
D abille Meanes
Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk / Sr. Administrative Assistant