AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023 - 4:30 P.M.
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-4:30 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 Gabrielle Morones.
CLOSED SESSION-4:33 pm-5:00 pm
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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case.
Following Closed Session the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-None.
ORAL COMMUNICATION-The City received 1 email regarding short term rentals from George McCormick.
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PRESENTATIONS:
1. Kristine Guerrero, Regional Public Affairs Manager and Legislative Director for the Los Angeles County Division of League of California Cities provided a general update regarding Cal Cities, a legislative update, and an overview of ballot measures sponsored by the California Business Roundtable.
2. Finance Director Matthew Baker provided an overview of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were 5 Items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #1-#5 made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
1. Minutes
Approved minutes from the May 16, 2023 regular City Council Meeting.
Warrants
Approved warrants in the amount of $1,787,000.12, including $496,448.09 CIMC Measure H disbursement, one payroll in the amount of $211,607.85, three electronic fund transfers totaling $62,087.84 for a total disbursement of $2,060,695.81 for May 8, 2023 through May 26, 2023.
Findings to Continue to Hold Remote Teleconference/Virtual City Council Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
Reconsidered the circumstances of COVID-19 state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor and COVID-19's continued impact and determined that state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID-19, and as such, that continuing to utilize the protections of Assembly Bill 361 will protect the health and safety of attendees.
4. Cooperation Agreement for Continued Participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program
Authorized the City Manager to execute the cooperation agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2027 and adopted Resolution No. 23-10 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Approving Participation in The Los Angeles Urban County Program.
Resolution Adopting List of Projects for Annual SB1 Allocation Adopted Resolution No. 23-11 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair And Accountability Act of 2017.
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PUBLIC HEARING
6. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
1. Heard a presentation regarding the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. 2. Mayor Marshall opened the Public Hearing, no comments were heard. 3. Mayor Marshall closed the Public Hearing. 4. Adopted Resolution No. 23-12 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Setting Fees for Services, Facilities and Activities of the City of Avalon for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes)
7. Public Hearing Regarding Resolutions Adopting the Reports Proposing to Have Sewer, Saltwater, Solid Waste Collection Service, and Grease Collection Service Charges Collected on the Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Directing the City Clerk to File Said Report with the Los Angeles Auditor- Controller to Place Said Charges on the Tax Roll
1. Mayor Marshall opened the public hearing on whether to collect the annual solid waste collection service charges, grease collection service charges, sewer charges, and saltwater charges (collectively, the "Charges"), on the property tax roll by the County of Los Angeles. No comments were heard and Mayor Marshall closed the Public Hearing. It was determined that there was not a majority of property owners who submitted formal written protest to the proposed Sewer, Saltwater, Solid Waste, and Grease rate increases.
2. Adopted four resolutions adopting reports of the annual sewer charges (Resolution No. 23-13), saltwater charges (Resolution No. 23-14), solid waste collection charges (Resolution No. 23-15), and grease collection charges (Resolution No. 23-16).
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
TDA Article 8 Hearing
Mayor Marshall opened the Public Hearing, no comments were received from the public and Mayor Marshall closed the Public Hearing.
GENERAL BUSINESS- Item #9 was removed at the request of the applicant.
Contract Assignment for Semi-Exclusive Shore Boat Franchise and Shore Boat Services Provider Agreement
This item appears on the agenda at the request of representatives from Catalina Coastal Tours, LLC. The City Council considered a request from Catalina Coastal Tours, LLC to assign the remaining term of the semi-exclusive shore boat franchise agreement to Catalina Coastal Shoreboat Service, LLC. The City
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Council requested the potential assignee provide additional information. No additional information was provided.
Recommended Action
Consider a request to assign the remaining term of the semi-exclusive shore boat franchise agreement with Catalina Coastal Tours, LLC to Catalina Coastal Shoreboat Service, LLC. Provide direction to Staff.
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the City Council Meeting on June 6, 2023, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
Sahille Meanes
Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk/Sr. Administrative Assistant