AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023
THIS VIRTUAL MEETING WAS 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 - 5:01 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.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. A representative from Avalon Environmental Services, Inc. provided an overview of implementation of recycling standards mandated by SB 1383.
CONSENT CALENDAR - There were 7 Items on the Consent Calendar. Item #5 was pulled by Councilmember Yesenia De La Rosa. Motion to approve Items #1-4, 6 and 7 was made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
Minutes
Approved minutes from the June 6, 2023 regular City Council Meeting.
Warrants
Approved the total expenditures for May 29, 2023 through June 9, 2023 totaling $1,200,908.95.
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3. 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 safely of attendees.
Gann Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
(1) Adopted Resolution No. 23-17 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 to Commit Funding to Capital Reserves and (2) Adopted Resolution No. 23-18 of the City of Avalon Establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution.
6. Resolution Approving Application for TDA Article 8 Funds Adopted Resolution No. 23-19 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Approving the Application for Transit Funds Authorized Under Article 8 of the Transportation Development Act.
7. City Manager Employment Agreement - Merit Increase
Amended the compensation terms of the Employment Agreement for City Manager Services with David Maistros dated December 10, 2021, providing a 5% merit increase to the City Manager's base pay retroactively effective beginning on the first anniversary of employment (February 1, 2023).
PULLED ITEM
5. Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Los Angeles County Adopted Resolution No. 23-20 of the City of Avalon Notifying the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors of its Desire to Receive Specified Law Enforcement Services from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, Authorizing the Expenditure of Cops Grant Funds and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the City-County Municipal Service Level Authorization Form (SH-AD 575) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing to Receive Comment on the City's FY 23-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
1. Opened the duly noticed Public Hearing and received comment. 2. Closed the Public Hearing. 3. Approved the City's estimated FY 23-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Phase II of the ADA Curb and Ramp Project. 4. Adopted
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Resolution No. 23-21 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Authorizing the Allocation of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) and Prior Years Unallocated Funds to ADA Sidewalk Project - Phase II.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes) GENERAL BUSINESS - Items #10 and 11 were taken out of order.
10. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Catalina Falconry, LLC Authorized the City Manager to amend the Professional Services Agreement for bir abatement services with Catalina Falconry, LLC for an amount not to exceed $79,200 annually for the remainder of the existing contract term expiring May 25, 2024.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
11. Geo-Logic Associates Contract Award
Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Geo-Logic Associates for a not- to-exceed sum of $520,000.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Consideration of Transportation Permit - Haunted Catalina Ghost Tour, LLC Made the affirmative finding that the criteria set forth in Avalon Municipal Code Section 5-14.04 has been met and awarded a Transportation Permit to Haunted Catalina Ghost Tours, LLC pending confirmation of permit conditions being met.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
12. Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
Adopted Resolution No. 23-22 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes) Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
1, Devin Elise Hart, do hereby certify that the digital recording of the City Council Meeting on June 20, 2023, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
Allia Haut
Devin Elise Hart, Management Analyst