AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 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 the general public. Once the Council Chambers reach maximum occupancy (as determined by the Fire Chief), 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-As of 5:00 pm, City staff has received 11 letters of support, 2 neutral letters, and 54 letters in opposition of the Catalina Island Conservancy's Restoration Project regarding the Mule Deer removal and 1 letter requesting Short Term Rental updates at city council meetings. Copies have and will continue to be distributed to city council and are on file in the City Clerk's office.
PRESENTATIONS -
1. The Catalina Island Conservancy provided a broad overview of the Catalina Island Restoration Project
BREAK 7:07 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR-Councilmember Lavelle Pulled Item #1 for a separate vote as she was not present at the October 3, 2023 City Council meeting. Motion to approve Items #2 and #3 made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
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Warrants
Approved warrants from the General Account in the amount of $676,300.03, one payroll totaling $226,079.74, four electronic fund transfers totaling $172,587.76 for a total of $1,074,967.53 for September 25, 2023 through October 6, 2023.
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.
PULLED ITEM
1. Minutes
Approved minutes from the October 3, 2023 regular City Council Meeting.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Anni Marshall. (4 Ayes- Marshall, De La Rosa, Ponce, Schickling; 1 Abstention-Lavelle)
GENERAL BUSINESS
4. City of Avalon General Municipal Election - March 5, 2024 (1) City Council approved the candidates' statements to be no more than 200 words.
Motion made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes) (1a) City Council approved candidate shall pay for the Printing cost of candidate statement in the voter pamphlet and on the County Elections Official website.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
(1b) City Council approved candidate shall pay for the Translation cost of candidate statement in the voter pamphlet and on the County Elections Official website.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
(2) City Council adopted the following Election Resolutions:
(2a) Adopted Resolution No. 23-36 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, March 5,2024, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities.
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(2b) Adopted Resolution No. 23-37 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate a General Municipal Election with the Statewide Direct Primary to be Held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 and to Render Specific Services to the City. (2c) Adopted Resolution No. 23-38 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, and Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates' Statements Submitted to the Voters at the Election to be Held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
(3) Directed the City Clerk to publish the Notice of Election.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
Process in the Event of a Tie Vote at the March 5, 2023 Avalon Municipal Election (1) City Council made the determination to not adopt a resolution and allow tie to be decided by lot. (2) Determined the selected method should apply specifically to this election only.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
6. Avalon Wastewater Treatment Plant SDW 352 Screw Press Replacement Equipment Procurement
(1) Made the affirmative finding that CCI Chemical Corporation is a sole source provider of a SDW 352 Screw Press as defined by the Avalon Municipal Code Section 3-4111 (b); and (2) authorized the procurement of supplies, equipment and services for the replacement of the Avalon WWTP SDW 352 Screw Press Replacement for a not to exceed cost of $150,000.00.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
7. Transit Request for Proposals
Authorized the City Manager or his designee to develop and solicit a request for proposals from qualified firms to provide public transportation services within the City of Avalon.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
Consideration to Award Contract - Phase 2 Community ADA Ramp Project (1) Awarded contract to the lowest responsible bidder for the Phase 2 Community ADA Ramp Project, (2) Approved the project plans, and (3) Authorized Staff to negotiate and
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execute a contract with Jordahl Construction Inc for a not to exceed sum of $218,264. (4) amended the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to allocate an additional $18,264 within account number 11930-6687, Project #180006.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the Regular City Council Meeting on October 17, 2023, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
alielle Meanes
Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk