AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 - 5:00 PM
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-5:00 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 Gabrielle Morones.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-None.
PRESENTATION - None.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were 5 Items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Minutes
Approved minutes from the August 15, 2023 regular City Council Meeting and the August 23, 2023 Special City Council Meeting.
Warrants
Approved warrants from the General Account in the amount of $116,281.22, warrants from the Successor Agency Account in the amount of $2,725.00, two payrolls totaling $521,780.04, six electronic fund transfers totaling $139,265.19 for a total expenditure of $780,051.45 for August 7, 2023 through August 25, 2023.
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3. Credit Card Purchasing Policy
Reviewed and amended the City of Avalon Credit Card Purchasing Policy.
Authorize purchase of two (2) new Ford E-Transit vans for Dial-A-Ride service. 1) Authorized City Manager, or their designee to procure, per the City's purchasing policy, two (2) 2022 Ford E-Transit electric passenger vans for a total not-to-exceed $205,000 to be used for the City's Dial-A-Ride service, and other transportation needs. 2) Amended the budget for the Avalon Transit Fund to include a $205,000 expenditure for Vehicle Replacement Fund (Account 12325- 6781) and $164,000 in offsetting grant revenues (12325-8073) for a net increase of $41,000.
5. Wastewater Treatment Plant Backup Generator Procurement Authorized the City Manager or his designee to procure a new backup generator from Volvo Construction Equipment & Services in accordance with the City's procurement standards for a not-to-exceed cost of $100,000.
GENERAL BUSINESS
6. Resolutions Adopting an Amendment to the Healthcare Article of the Memorandums of Understanding Between the City of Avalon and International Association of Firefighters Local 2295, Management, and Confidential/Unrepresented Labor Associations, and SEIU 721 Avalon Harbor Unit and SEIU 721 Avalon Municipal Employee Unit
Adopted resolutions amending the Healthcare Article of the Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Avalon and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2295 (Reso. No. 23-30), Management (Reso. No. 23-31), Confidential/Unrepresented Associations (Reso. No. 23-32), and SEIU 721 Avalon Harbor (Reso. No. 23-33) and SEIU 721 Avalon Municipal Employee (Reso. No. 23-34) Unions for the contract period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
Motion made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Award Above Ground Fuel Tank Foundation and Retaining Wall Contract Made the determination the contract cost is reasonable and adopted Resolution No. 23-35 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Awarding a Contract to Jordahl Construction Inc. for the Site Preparation, Grading, Concrete Foundation and Retaining Wall Installation for the Underground Fuel Tank Replacement Project.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
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8. Report Regarding Transient Rental License Findings
City Council received and issued the report that will allow the City Council the option to extend Urgency Ordinance No. U-1212-23 at the September 15, 2023 Special City Council meeting.
City Council directed staff to proceed with the last stakeholder/community meeting and continue to compile additional comments and regulatory options on the future regulation of transient rentals.
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the Regular City Council Meeting on September 5, 2023, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
Sabielle Marne
Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk