AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 - 4:30 PM
410 AVALON CANYON ROAD
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present via Teleconference and In-Person: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers Yesenia De La Rosa, Lisa Lavelle, Michael Ponce, and Mary Schickling. Also present: City Manager David Maistros, City Attorney Scott Campbell and Management Analyst Devin Hart.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Avalon City Council Policies Manual Review
City Council reviewed the Avalon City Council Policies Manual which included proposed amendments. City Council requested the following additional revisions to be included:
1) Staff was directed to prepare and include a list of various organizations and state/federal legislative offices/contact information.
2) On the agenda covers change Councilmember Reports/Mayors Report to reflect Councilmember Reports/Councilmember Requests/Mayors Report. 3) Two minutes for general oral communication and three minutes on agenda items will be allotted to each speaker.
4) Set a policy for written communications to City Council from the public to be compiled, printed and distributed to City Council for review.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-City Staff received one email from Leslie Warner in support of Item #12 Extension of Moratorium on the Issuance of Transient Rental Licenses for Transient Rental use to New Applicants. The email was provided to city council and is on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were 5 Items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #2-#6 made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
2. City Council Minutes
Approved minutes from the July 2, 2024 regular City Council Meeting.
Warrants
Approved warrants from the General Fund in the amount of $842,983.29, two payrolls totaling $566,563.53, and four electronic fund transfers totaling $1,155,789.96 for a total expenditure of $2,565,336.78 for July 8, 2024 through July 26, 2024.
4. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Fourth Quarter Treasurer's Report Adopted Resolution No. SA 24-31 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 Fourth Quarter.
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Declare Surplus Equipment
Adopted Resolution No. 24-32 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Declaring Specified Equipment to be Surplus and Authorizing the Sale or Disposal Thereof.
6. Buffalo Nickel Transportation Permit Renewal
Approved the renewal of a Transportation Permit for Buffalo Nickel with stated conditions.
GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
7. Contract Award to Olyns, Inc. for Reverse Vending Machine Awarded a contract to Olyns Inc. for procurement of (1) reverse vending machine (RVM), including software, maintenance, and advertising services, in an amount not-to-exceed $35,000; and, authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and any related documents.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Island Enterprises, Inc. Transportation Permit Application
1. Received presentation. 2. Discussed. 3. Approved the Transportation Permit for Island Enterprises, Inc. to utilize a commercial vehicle permit to conduct tours in an oversized vehicle with stated conditions to also include proof of CA DMV approval for vehicle modification and passenger endorsements) for each driver.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
9. Contract Award to Public Sector Personnel Consultants for Total Compensation Study Awarded a contract to Public Sector Personnel Consultants to complete a Total Compensation Study and provide on-call consulting services, in an amount not-to-exceed $45,000; and, authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and any related documents.
Motion to approve made by Yesenia De La Rosa, seconded by Anni Marshall. (All Ayes)
10. Crescent Hillside Stabilization Contractor Procurement
1. Made a finding that emergency measures must continue to be implemented to protect from economic loss of both City property and the adjoining private property, as well as reduce the hazardous conditions from a landslide below the Crescent Avenue Stairway.
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to negotiate additional work to repair the Crescent Avenue Hillside/Stairway for a not-to-exceed $600,000. 3. Amended the FY 2024-25 Budget by increasing account 10550-6547, CIP Project #205002, by $358,977 for a total project sum of $875,000.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
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11. Medical Cannabis Delivery Service Business Permit Termination and Revocation Appeal and New Application Solicitation
1. Affirmed, the City Manager's decision to terminate a permit to provide medical cannabis delivery business services from CJMH Group Inc. dba Catalina Connect and found that the permit had been terminated. 2. Authorized the entity, CJMH Group, Inc, and/or owners, Steven Breeton or Carl Johnson to apply for a future City of Avalon Medical Cannabis Delivery Business permit without prejudice. 3. Authorized the City Manager to refund an appeal fee submitted on behalf of Carl Johnson regarding the revocation of CJMH Group, Inc.'s permit. 4. Authorized City Staff to open the application process for a new medical cannabis delivery business permit holder.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes)
12. Extension of Moratorium on the Issuance of Transient Rental Licenses for Transient Rental Use to New Applicants
Adopted Urgency Ordinance U-1220-24 of the City of Avalon Extending the Moratorium on the Issuance of Transient Rental Licenses for Transient Rental Use to New Applicants to July 30, 2025.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes) Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the regular City Council Meeting on August 6, 2024, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
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Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk