AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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 tindings 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: Assistant City Manager Jocelyn Francis, City Attorney Scott Campbell and Management Analyst Devin Hart. Absent- City Manager David Maistros.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-City staff received one Written Communication from Catalina Business Enterprises regarding questions from the October 3, 3023 City Council Meeting in regards to rental golf carts. Copies were distributed to city council and are on file in the City Clerk's office.
PRESENTATIONS-None.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were 7 Items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #1-#7 made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Minutes
Approved minutes from the October 17, 2023 regular City Council Meeting.
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2. Warrants
Approved warrants in the amount of $2,156,032.14, one payroll totaling $231,039.92, two electronic fund transfers totaling $49,450.01 for a total of $2,436,522.07 for October 9, 2023 through October 27, 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 determine 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.
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 First Quarter Treasurer's Report
Adopted Resolution No. SA 23-39 of the City Council of the City of Avalon/Successor Agency to the Avalon Community Improvement Agency Adopting the Treasurer's Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 First Quarter.
5. Avalon Kids Baseball Lease
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Avalon Kids Baseball to store a storage shed at Joe Machado Field.
6. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter 6-1, Section 6-1.128, Animal Care, of the Avalon Municipal Code and Adoption of Exemption Findings under the California Environmental Quality Act
Adopted Ordinance No. 1214-23 of the City of Avalon Amending Title 6, Chapter 6-1, Section 6-
1.128 Animal Care of the Avalon Municipal Code and Adoption of Exemption Findings Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
7. Declaration of Surplus Property - "Southwesterly 2 Feet" of Tremont Avenue (1) Adopted Resolution No. 23-40 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Declaring Specified Property to be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(F)(1)(B) and Authorizing the Sale Thereof; and (2) Authorized the City Manager or his designee to sell the property, in accordance with the City's policy, to the adjacent landowners - Cory Hoyt and George Paquette.
GENERAL BUSINESS
8. 2023 Community Survey Report
Received and filed the 2023 Community Income Survey Report.
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First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 3, Chapter 3-1, Section 3-1.116 Revocation or Suspension of Licenses of the Avalon Municipal Code Introduced and waived all further readings of an ordinance of the City of Avalon amending litle 3, Chapter 3-1, Section 3-1.116 Revocation or Suspension of Licenses of the Avalon Municipal Code
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes)
10. Avalon Destinations LLC Transportation Permit Application Consensus tor approval was reached, made the affirmative finding that the criteria set forth in Avalon Municipal Code Section 5-14.04 has been meet with the following conditions: 1) The Transportation Permit is approved for Shari Cobb's personal, residential autoette, not her commercial autoette. If the applicant would like to add additional vehicles or utilize her commercial vehicle the applicant will need city approval; and 2) Pick-up location at Cabrillo Mole will need to be stationed on-street; not at the roundabout.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia de la Rosa. (All Ayes)
11. ICON of Avalon Transportation Permit Application
Item will be continued to a future City Council Meeting to have the applicant meet with Southern California Edison and City Staff to address the following concerns: 1) Determine who is responsible for the storage and disposal of old/damaged autoette batteries; 2) Develop a plan to mitigate any battery fires for the Pebbly Beach warehouse/storage location; and 3) Consider creating a berm to protect the Pebbly Beach warehouse/storage location from flooding and damaging Icon fleet.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
12. Avalon Wastewater Treatment Plant Soffit Repair and Chlorine Tank Replacement Procurement
(1) Made the affirmative finding that the City will not gain a competitive advantage by using the tormal contract bid or other competitive procedure as outlined by the Avalon Municipal Code Section 3-4.111 (c); (2) Authorized the procurement of supplies, equipment and services for the replacement and repair of the WWTP soffit for a not-to- exceed sum of $65,000; and 3) Authorized the procurement of supplies, equipment and services for the replacement and repair of the WWTP chlorine tank for a not-to-exceed sum of $145,000.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes)
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13. Authorize the Solicitation of a Request for Bids for the Five Corner Pedestrian Improvements Project
(1) Authorized the solicitation of a request for bids for the construction contract for the Five Corner Intersection Enhancement and Safety Improvement Project. (2) Approved the design and construction plans of the project. (3) Authorized the City Manager or his designee to modify plans as needed for compliance with funding agencies.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the Regular City Council Meeting on November 7, 2023, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
Salielle Mernes
Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk