Agenda — Avalon City Council, October 22, 2024 (part 1 of 3)

AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024 — 5:00 PM
410 AVALON CANYON ROAD
AGENDA
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35.104 ADA Title II). All public records relating to an agenda item on this agenda are available for the publicinspection at the time the records are distributed to all, or a majority of all, members of the City Council. Such records shall be available at City Hall located at 410 Avalon Canyon Rd.

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CALL TO ORDER I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I INVOCATION I ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS I WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS

CITY MANAGER REPORT I CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTSIREQUESTS I MAYOR REPORT

ORAL COMMUNICATION
Members of the public may address the City Council at this time. No action will be taken on nonagenda items at this meeting. Speakers should limit comments to two (2) minutes each.

PRESENTATION — Robert Greenlaw will provide a presentation regarding findings from the Elbow Demo at the intersection of Pebbly Beach Road and Crescent Avenue, and discuss next steps as we move toward the next visitor season.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. City Council Minutes
Although the live recording is the official record of public meetings, minutes are preparedfor the Council’s approval.

Recommended Action
Approve minutes from the October 1, 2024 regular City Council Meetings.

2. Warrants
Expenditures Submitted for Approval
o Warrants from the US General Fund in the amount of $1,485,869.77. o One payroll totaling $264,772.82.
o Three electronic fund transfers totaling $95,062.52.

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Recommended Action
Approve total expenditures for September 23, 2024 through October 4, 2024 totaling $1,845,705.11.

3. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 First Quarter Treasurer’s Report State and Municipal Codes require the Treasurer to submit within 30 days following each fiscal quarter a report summarizing the City’s cash and investmentbalances. Attached is the First Quarter Treasurer’s Report for FY24-25. The report was shared with the City Treasurer prior to presentation to City Council.

Recommended Action
Adopt the resolution accepting the FY24-25 First Quarter Treasurer’s Report.

4. Authorize the Purchase of SCBAs
SCBAs provide respiratory protection for firefighters in fire suppression events including structure and brush fires. These systems must meet standards set forth by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

Recommended Action
Authorize the procurement of MSA Gi Deluxe Custom Harness packs, bottles and accessories from for a not to exceed the sum of $400,000 as budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Plan - Project Number 244501.

PUBLIC HEARING

5. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule Revisions The City charges fees for miscellaneous public services, use of City facilities and equipment rental and other activities. User fees are assessed and collected for City services and programs provided by various departments. These are services that convey a benefit, grant a privilege, provide for review and enforcement of regulatory activities, enforce laws, or are a condition of development. Under State law, cities may charge fees to recoup the direct and indirect costs related to the provision of user services.

Recommended Action

1. Hear a presentation regarding the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. 2. Open the Public Hearing to hear public comments. 3. Close the Public Hearing. 4. If consensus, adopt the fee schedule as proposed.

6. Appeal of Planning Commission Action No. 24-08 of PC#2842 Approving a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Variance and Coastal Development Permit at 301 Beacon Street On August 28, 2024, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider PC#2842, a request for a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Coastal Development Permit to allow demolition of a vacant three-story apartment building and construction of a new four-story hotel with employee housing at 301 Beacon Street. On September 9, 2024, Diana Conover, owner of 310 Metropole Avenue, and Robert and Laurie Glaser, owners of 314 Metropole Avenue, filed a timely appeal of thePlanning Commission’s decision, requesting that the City Council review the Planning Commission’s approval of the Project.

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Recommended Action

1. Open the Public Hearing. 2. Receive Public Comment. 3. Close the Public Hearing. 4.

Consider the appeal and determine to either: a) Affirm the action of the Planning Commission; b) Require a transcript or recording of the testimony, and all other evidence upon which the Planning Commission made its decision, and after receiving such evidence take such action as, in its opinion, is indicated by such evidence alone; c) Refer the matter back to the Planning Commission, with or without instructions for further proceedings; or d) Set the matter for hearing before itself, considered de novo. (AvalonMunicipal Code (AMC) Section 9-8.601)

GENERAL BUSINESS

7. Coyote Joe’s Outdoor Patio Lease Assignment
On September 23, 2024, City Staff received a request from Ron Bevins, representingSeabring, Inc., dba Coyote Joe’s Restaurant, to assign the remaining term of his lease with the City of Avalon for exterior space at 113 Catalina Avenue to Martin Leyva, dba Coyote Joe’s Bar and Restaurant, LLC. The exterior space, comprised of approximately 418 square feet, is currently used for outdoor dining. Per the lease agreement, any assignment must be approved by the City Council.

Recommended Action
Authorize the assignment of the lease for city-owned real property at 113 Catalina Avenue from Seabring Inc., dba Coyote Joe’s Restaurant to Coyote Joe’s Bar and Restaurant, LLC.

8. Cabrillo Mole Rehabilitation Phase II Pre-Construction Stage 0 The City completed Phase 1 of the Cabrillo Mole Rehabilitation Project which included the rehabilitation and reinforcement of the existing concrete members, replacement of the steel grates, and repaired the concrete deck and railing in 2020. The next portion of the project will replace and reconfigure the existing building and structures to improvepassenger queuing and adjacent transportation circulation. In order to accommodate sustained, mostly uninterrupted operations of the Cabrillo Mole, construction of the new facility has been broken into 10 construction stages.

Recommended Action

1. Hear a presentation regarding Construction Stage 0 of Phase II of the Cabrillo Mole Rehabilitation Project. 2. Authorize the implementation of Stage 0 of the Cabrillo MoleRehabilitation Project including approval of the Cabrillo Mole Temporary Facility Plan, four step procurement process, administrative procedure for existing tenants at the Cabrillo Mole, and approval of the site plan. 3. Make the affirmative finding that the City has made its best effort to relocate the tenants at the Cabrillo Mole, and suitable facilities for the Catalina Island Company’s ticket booth, Island Enterprises’ ticket booth and storage area, Catalina ATM, Inc., and Fish Feeder business cannot be accommodated.

4. Delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute reasonable rent agreements with tenants that will be relocated to temporary facilities during construction including the Avalon Blue Line Baggage, Catalina Express, Catalina Passenger Services (Flyer), and Eli’s Island Deli.

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9. Five Corner Pedestrian Improvements Project Contract Award The bidding deadline for contractors interested in the City’s Five Corner Pedestrian Improvement project was September 10, 2024 at 11 a.m. No bids were received by the stated deadline; however, Jordhal Construction, Inc. did submit a bid on the deadlinedate. The bid received was approximately twice the sum anticipated by the engineer’s estimate. Therefore, the City Council authorized the City Manager, per the City’s Purchasing Policy, Avalon Municipal Code Section 3-4.206 (e), to enter into negotiations with Jordhal Construction, Inc. to modify the scope of the project to align with available funding.

Recommended Action

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jordhal Construction, Inc. for the completion of the Five Corners Pedestrian Improvement Project for a base scope not exceed the sum of $4,737,805. 2. Authorize the City Manager to amend the construction contract to approve construction line items once a scope of work, to be proportionally reimbursed by third-party entities, is finalized for a not to exceed amount equal to areimbursement agreement amount. 3. Authorize the City Manager, at his discretion, to amend the construction contract to approve additive items for a not to exceed sum of $350,000 for development items associated with a future workforce housing project.

10. Options for City Council in Considering Tenant Protection and Rent Control Measures The purpose of this staff report is to provide the City Council with information on State law as it relates to tenant protections and rent control, and provide examples of what other cities have codified locally so the City Council may consider what policy options it isinterested in exploring for Avalon.

Recommended Action
Consider and discuss tenant protections and rent control options available under State law, and provide direction to City of Avalon (‘City”) staff to evaluate and report back on any desired local options available to the City.

ADJOURN

NOTICE OF POSTING
I, Devin Elise Hart, declare that the City Council Agenda for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 was posted on Friday, October 18, 2024 on the City’s website, www.cityofavalon.com/agendacenter,and at City Hall, 410 Avalon Canyon Road.Devin Elise Hart, Management Analyst

CITY OF AVALON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: October 22, 2024 AGENDA ITEM: 1
ORIGINATING DEP: City Clerk CITY MANAGER:__________
PREPARED BY: Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: City Council MinutesRECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Approve minutes from the October 1, 2024 regular City Council Meeting.REPORT SUMMARY: Although the live recording is the official record of publicmeetings, minutes are prepared for the Council’s approval. ,.FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A.

GOAL ALIGNMENT: Not Aligned.

CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: N/A.

FOLLOW UP ACTION: File minutes in the City Clerk’s office.

ADVERTISING, NOTICE AND PUBLIC CONTACT: The item was properly listed onthe posted agenda pursuant to the Brown Act.ATTACHMENTS:

1. October 1, 2024 regular City Council Meeting Minutes

AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024— 5:00 PM
410 AVALON CANYON ROAD

MINUTES
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. Alsopresent: City Manager David Maistros, City Attorney Scott Campbell and City Clerk GabrielleMorones.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-City Staff received 1 written communication regarding Item #5 Discussion Regarding Tents on the Beach and 1 written communication regarding Item #6 Sidewalk Vending. Written communications were provided to City Council and are filed rn theCity Clerk’s office.

PRESENTATION - Jim Luttjohann, President/CEO of Love Catalina provided the annual presentation highlighting tourism promotion efforts.CONSENT CALENDAR-There were 4 Items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #1-#4 made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Schickling. (4 Ayes-Marshall, Ponce, De La Rosa and Mary Schickling; 1 Absent-Lisa Lavelle)

1. City Council Minutes
Approved minutes from the September 3, 2024 and September 17, 2024 regular City Council Meetings.

2. Warrants
Approved warrants from the US General Fund in the amount of $1,605,423.30, warrants from the LMIHAF US Bank Account in the amount of $236,990.99, one payroll totaling $282,162.62, two electronic fund transfers totaling $104,486.76 for a total expenditureof $2,229,063.67 for September 9, 2024 through September 20, 2024.

3. Resolution Approving and Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
Adopted Resolution No. 24-37 of the City of Avalon Approving and Adopting anAmended Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.

4. 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 February 1, 2024.

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GENERAL BUSINESS

5. Discussion Regarding Tents on the Beach
City Council heard the presentation and directed staff to amend the existing ordinance with the following changes to Middle Beach and South Beach only:
-Prohibit canopies, tents, and umbrellas larger than 6 feet by 6 feet. The shadestructures will need to be open on all sides to not obstruct the view. -Baby shade structures will be allowed.-No large folding tables. -No beach items are to be left on the beach overnight.-No beach items and personal belongings are to be left unattended.

6. Sidewalk Vending
City Council heard the presentation and approved the addition of two additional sidewalk vending locations at the intersection of Crescent Avenue and Pebbly Beach Road (the area known as “the elbow”):
1) Vacant Paddle Board Stand.
2) Adjacent to the Photo Booth.

Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.I, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the regular City Council Meeting on October 1, 2024, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on fileand maintained in City Hall.Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk

CITY OF AVALON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: October 22, 2024 AGENDA ITEM:

ORIGINATING DEP: Finance CITY MANAGER:

PREPARED BY: Matthew Baker, Finance Director
SUBJECT: WarrantsRECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Approve total expenditures for September 23, 2024 through October 4, 2024 totaling $1,845,705.11.

REPORT SUMMARY: These disbursements through October are comprised of warrants from the US Bank General Account totaling $1,485,869.77, one payroll totaling $264,772.82, and other electronic fund transfers totaling $95,062.52.

ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE
GF US BANK WARRANTS CK# 38687- 38768 $1,192,907.54 09/27/24 GF US BANK WARRANTS CK# 38769 -38783 $291,362.23 10/07/24 GE US BANK WARRANTS CK# 38784 $1,600.00 10/07/24
PAYROLL 264,772.82 10/04/24
EFT -CALPERS RETIREMENT 44,518.99 09/26/24EFT -CALPERS RETIREMENT 45,578.44 09/26/24EFT - HARBOR/REC CREDIT CARD AND BANK SERVICE FEES 4,965.09 10/04/24 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $1,845,705.11
GOAL ALIGNMENT: Ongoing meeting of City obligations.

FISCAL IMPACTS: There are sufficient funds available, and the expenditures are included in the FY24-25 Budget.

CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: N/A
FOLLOW UP ACTION: N/A
ADVERTISING, NOTICE AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Pursuant to the Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS: Audit Certificate, Warrant Lists, US Bank Detail

CITY OF AVALON
September23 - October 4, 2024 DISBURSEMENTS
October 22, 2024

ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE
GF US BANK WARRANTS CKI* 38687 - 38768 $1,192,907.54 09/27/24GE US BANK WARRANTS CKU 38769 -38783 $291,362.23 10/07/24 GE US BANK WARRANTS CK# 38784 $1,600.00 10/07/24
PAYROLL 264,772.82 10/04/24
EFT - CALPERS RETIREMENT 44,518.99 09/26/24EFT - CALPERS RETIREMENT 45,578.44 09/26/24 EFT - HARBOR/REC CREDIT CARD AND BANK SERVICE FEES 4,965.09 10/04/24 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 1,845,705.11

CERTIFICATE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 32702

OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, I CERTIFY

THAT THE ABOVE DEMANDS ARE ACCURATEAND THAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT.I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERiURY

APPROVED AND AUDITED THIS THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER 2024 CORRECT.

EXECUTED THIS 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER 2024

AUDIT COMMITTEE -MICHAEL PONCE

FINANCE DIRECTOR - MATTHEW BAKER

AUDIT COMMITTEE - MARY SCHICKLING

CITY OF AVALON

WARRANT DISBURSEMENTS
October 22, 2024

CHECK DATE

NUMBER ISSUED AMOUNT NAME DESCRIPTION
38687 09/27/2024 $2,990.94 AM OIL, INC FUEL: ALL DEPARTMENTS 38688 09/27/2024 $88.20 AIR SOURCE INDUSTRIES SUPPLIES: FIRE 38689 09/27/2024 $217.25 ALCALA, RODRIGO REIMBURSMENT 0/P COSTS38690 09/27/2024 $2,750.00 ALL-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP, LLC. FIRE: TRAINING38691 09/27/2024 $8,364.74 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. SUPPLIES: ALL DEPARTMENTS 38692 09/27/2024 $90.18 VESTIS GROUP, INC. UNIFORMS: PUBLIC WORKS38693 09/27/2024 $2,150.04 AVALON FREIGHT SERVICES, LLC FREIGHT: ALL DEPARTMENTS 38694 09/27/2024 $24,083.33 AVALON SHOREBOAT SERVICE CORP. CONTRACT SERVICES: 10/202438695 09/27/2024 $2,285.50 BEYOND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS CONTRACT SERVICES: IT38696 09/27/2024 $1,555.98 BROWN, MARISA RETIREE INSURANCE: 08/2024 - 09/202438697 09/27/2024 $239.40 CALIF. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION QUARTLEY DUES: PLANNING 38698 09/27/2024 $0.00 CATALINA BEVERAGE CO VOID: MULTIPLE STUB CHECK38699 09/27/2024 $10,822.50 CATALINA BEVERAGE CO SUPPLIES: ALL DEPARTMENTS38700 09/27/2024 $4995 CATALINA BROADBAND SOLUTIONS SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38701 09/27/2024 $3,924.58 CATALINA CANYON INN LODGING: PUBLIC WORKS CIP-20S002 38702 09/27/2024 $137,500.00 CATALINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOT: 10/2024 38703 09/27/2024 $10,494.00 CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY RENT: 09/2024 38704 09/27/2024 $3,325.03 CATALINA ISLAND VACATIONS RENTALS LODGING: PUBLIC WORKS CIP 20501938705 09/27/2024 $378.00 CATALINA ISLANDER ADVERTISING: ALL DEPARTMENTS 38706 09/27/2024 $473.00 CERVANTEZ, ANTHONY REFUND: APPEAL FEE38707 09/27/2024 -$10,916.80 CIRCUIT TRANSIT, INC. FAREBDX: 08/2024 38707 09/27/2024 $55,123.49 CIRCUIT TRANSIT, INC CONTRACT SVCS: 08/2024 38708 09/27/2024 $1,822.50 COLLINS COLLINS MUIR 8 STEWARD, LLP LITIGATION COSTS 38709 09/27/2024 $4,044.50 CONNOLLY PACIFIC CO. SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS CIP 20500238710 09/27/2024 $3,248.60 DAPEER, ROSENBLIT & LITVAK,LLP SERVICE: VEHICLES 38711 09/27/2024 $494.00 DEWEY PEST CONTROL SERVICE: ALL DEPARTMENTS 38712 09/27/2024 $335.88 DION & SONS MARINE FUELS INC FUEL: HARBOR 38715 09/27/2024 $124,186.52 EDISON UTILITIES: ALL DEPARTMENTS38716 09/27/2024 -$13,S36.S0 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS 38716 09/27/2024 $24,740.S1 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38717 09/27/2024 $192.50 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS 38718 09/27/2024 $180.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38719 09/27/2024 $17,147.35 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38720 09/27/2024 $13,464.58 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC SVORKS38721 09/27/2024 $9,809.94 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS 38722 09/27/2024 $15,297.58 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE. PUBLIC WORKS38723 09/27/2024 $39,449.41 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS 38724 09/27/2024 $2,310.75 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38725 09/27/2024 $12,875.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS 38726 09/27/2024 $5,316.25 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38727 09/27/2024 $22,080.50 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE PUBLIC WORKS38728 09/27/2024 $16,218.54 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS 38729 09/27/2024 $360.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38730 09/27/2024 $2,921.15 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS 38731 09/27/2024 $814.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38732 09/27/2024 $2,442.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS 38733 09/27/2024 $1,153.38 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE VISION: 09/202438734 09/27/2024 $757.20 CITIZENPRIME, LLC SUPPLIES: GARAGE38735 09/27/2024 $630.1S GALLS, LLC UNIFORMS: FIRE38736 09/27/2024 $80.77 GEMPLERS INC. UNIFORMS: PUBLIC WORKS 38737 09/27/2024 $3,600.00 GEORGE HAMILTON JONES, INC SERVICE: HOUSING AUTHORITY 38738 09/27/2024 $948.91 GRAINGER SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS 38739 09/27/2024 $2,000.00 LORENZO HERNANDEZ REYES SERVICE: FIRE38740 09/27/2024 $1,549.58 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS 8 ASSOCIATES SERVICE: FINANCE 38741 09/27/2024 $36,600.00 JORDAHL CONSTRUCTION SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38742 09/27/2024 $1,492.34 KONA TEES SCREENPRINTING 8 EMBROID SUPPLIES: FIRE38743 09/27/2024 $2,500.00 CHAVEZ, ANGELITA SERVICE: SPECIAL EVENT 38744 09/27/2024 $3,873.14 LAWSON PRODUCTS SUPPLIES: GARAGE 38745 09/27/2024 $125.00 LEYVA, JORGE REFUND: TREMONT HALL 38746 09/27/2024 $1,024.00 MAESE, CATALINA SERVICE: RECREATION38747 09/27/2024 $806.43 MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION SUPPLIES: CEMETERY38748 09/27/2024 $3,482.17 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS38749 09/27/2024 $273,030.33 PERC WATER CONTRACT SERVICES: 07/2024 38749 09/27/2024 $216,005.24 PERC WATER CONTRACT SERVICES: 08/2024 38750 09/27/2024 $4,156.40 POLYGUARD 8 CO. SUPPLIES: CEMETERY 387S1 09/27/2024 $1,049.00 QUADIENT POSTAGE: REFILL
38752 09/27/2024 $156.18 QUILL CORP SUPPLIES: ALL DEPARTMENTS38753 09/27/2024 $91229 RICOH AMERICAS CORP COPIER LEASE: PLANNING 38754 09/27/2024 $297 56 RICOH USA, INC. COPIER LEASE: PLANNING

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CITY OF AVALON

WARRANT DISBURSEMENTS
October 22, 2024
38755 09/27/2024
38756 09/27/202438757 09/27/2024
38758 09/27/202438759 09/27/202438762 09/27/202438763 09/27/2024 38764 09/27/2024
38765 09/27/2024
38766 09/27/2024
38767 09/27/2024
38768 09/27/2024
$2,447.94 SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN FIRE 01ST.$9,357.91 SIRIA5 CLEANING SERVICE $540.00 SO. CALIF. ASSOC. OF GOVERNMENTS
$4,105.30 SUPERION, LLC
$2,385.26 ULINE, INC.
$33,421.73 CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
$18,750.00 VEGA, EDMUNDO
$2,223.21 VERIZON WIRELESS
$241.25 WEST MARINE PRO
$13,767.26 WESTRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
$204.20 WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, INC.
$507.92 ZIM’S OF CATALINA

DESCRIPTION
SERVICE: FIRE
2ND HALF 09/2024DUES: FY25
5OFTWARE LEASE: FINANCESERVICE: FIRE

SEE ATTACHED DETAIL
CONTRACT SERVICES: 09/2024
COMMUNICATIONS: ALL DEPARTMENTSSUPPLIES: HARBOR
SUPPLIES: WWTPSUPPLIES: FIRESERVICE: HARBOR
$ 1,192,907.54

CHECK DATE

NUMBER ISSUED AMOUNT NAME

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CITY OF AVALON
US BANK CREDIT CARD CHARGES PAID September 27, 2024
October 22, 2024
254.00 CA DMV

LAST NAME POST DATE AMT USD VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT GONZALES 9/4/2024 $ 9200 CATALINA EXPRESS TRAVEL ADMINISTRATION BAKER 9/4/2024 $ 384.70 ZOOM OPERATION COSTS: IT FINANCE GREENLAW 8/16/2024 $ 50.13 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS CIP 205002 PUBLIC WORKS GREENLAW 8/19/2024 $ 52.78 CHErS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: PUBUC WORKS PUBLIC WORKSGREENLAW 8/19/2024 $ 19.42 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS CIP 205002 PUBLIC WORKS GREENLAW 8/20/2024 $ 2.81 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS CIP 205002 PUBLIC WORKS GREENLAW 8/29/2024 S 8.03 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS CIP 205002 PUBLIC WORKSGREENLAW 8/30/2024 $ 60.96 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS CIP 205002 PUBLIC WORKSGREENLAW 9/6/2024 $ 101.16 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS CIP 205002 PUBLIC WORKS CORDERO 9/6/2024 $ 76.40 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS CORDERO 9/6/2024 $ 26.37 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS CORDERD 9/16/2024 $ 146.23 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS CCISNEROS 9/11/2024 $ 797.00 COMBATREADYFIRE.COM TRAINING FIRE DEVIN HART 8/26/2024 $ 841.50 ROMIK SUPPLIES TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION DEVIN HART 9/2/2024 $ 35.00 SINCH MAILGUN OPERATION COSTS: IT ADMINISTRATION DEVIN HART 9/4/2024 $ 82.96 CYBERLINK NETWORK OPERATION COSTS : IT ADMINISTRATIONDEVIN HART 9/11/2024 $ 12.00 ETSY SUPPLIES: OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONDAVID HART 8/16/2024 $ 24.35 CHET’S HARDWARE SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES RECREATION DAVID HART 8/19/2024 $ 27.98 VONS SUPPUES BEACH BINGO RECREATION DAVID HART 8/19/2024 $ 48.05 VONS SUPPLIES: DAYCAMP RECREATION DAVID HART 8/20/2024 $ 563.99 CATALINA BEVERAGE CO SUPPLIES: SPECIAL EVENT (BACKPACK) RECREATION DAVID HART 8/23/2024 $ 10.99 VONS SUPPLIES: SPECIAL EVENT (BACKPACK) RECREATIONDAVID HART 8/23/2024 $ 27.08 VONS SUPPLIES: BEACH BINGO RECREATIONDAVID HART 8/23/2024 $ 94.64 VONS SUPPLIES: SPECIAL EVENT (BACKPACK) RECREATION DAVID HART 8/23/2024 $ 38S.00 SWANK MOTION PICTURES MOVIE: SUMMER PROGRAMS RECREATIONDAVID HART 8/23/2024 $ 385.00 SWANK MOTION PICTURES MOVIE: SUMMER PROGRAMS RECREATIONDAVID HART 8/26/2024 $ (385.00) SWANK MOTION PICTURES REFUND: MOVIE SUMMER PROGRAMS RECREATION DAVID HART 8/26/2024 $ 31.07 VONS SUPPLIES: SPECIAL EVENT (BACKPACK) RECREATIONDAVID HART 8/28/2024 $ 10.99 SOUNDCLOUD MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION RECREATIONDAVID HART 8/29/2024 $ 14.29 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: OFFICE RECREATION DAVID HART 9/5/2024 $ 5.00 AVALON LAUNDRY SERVICE: CLEANING LINENS RECREATION DAVID HART 9/6/2024 $ 37 98 HAPPY PLANNER SUPPLIES: OFFICE RECREATIONDAVID HART 9/9/2024 $ 16.45 CHET’S HARDWARE SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES RECREATION DAVID HART 9/9/2024 $ 20.33 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: SMALL TOOLS RECREATIONDAVID HART 9/10/2024 $ 926.12 ST. NICKS CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES: SPECIAL EVENT (HOLIDAY) RECREATION DAVID HART 9/11/2024 $ 80.80 ERICS ON THE PIER MEAL: SPECIAL EVENT RECREATIONDAVID HART 0/12/2024 $ 62.65 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES RECREATION DAVID HART 9/12/2024 $ 6.36 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES RECREATIONDAVID HART 0/13/2024 $ 946.12 NFL FLAG SUPPLIES: YOUTH PROGRAMS RECREATION DAVID HART 9/13/2024 $ 176.04 NFL FLAG SUPPLIES: YOUTH PROGRAMS RECREATIONDAVID HART 9/16/2024 $ 23.67 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES RECREATION DAVID HART 9/16/2024 $ 961.93 CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY SERVICE: SENIOR PROGRAM ITWOHAmORSI RECREATIONFRANCIS 8/26/2024 $ 92.00 CATALINA EXPRESS TRAVEL: IT INTERVIEW ADMINISTRATION FRANCIS 8/26/2024 $ 14.99 ADOBE SUBSCRIPTION: IT ADMINISTRATIONFRANCIS 8/29/2024 $ 125.95 VISTAPRINT SUPPLIES: OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONFRANCIS 9/10/2024 $ 120.00 DUO SECURITY, LLC OPERATION COSTS: IT ADMINISTRATION FRANCIS 9/13/2024 $ 30.45 USPS SERVICE: MAILING ADMINISTRATION FRANCIS 9/16/2024 $ 14.99 ADOBE SUBSCRIPTION: IT ADMINISTRATION FRANCIS 0/16/2024 $ 7S.O0 NATIONAL STORMWATER CENTER TRAINING: TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION GILBERT 8/20/2024 $ 20.00 PROPERTYRECS.COM TRAINING: PLANNING PLANNING & BUILDINGGILBERT 8/23/2024 $ 82.89 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS PLANNING & BUILDING GILBERT 8/26/2024 $ )2O.00( PROPERTYRECS.COM REFUND: TRAINING PLANNING PLANNING & BUILDINGGILBERT 8/26/2024 $ )20.00( PROPERTYRECS.COM REFUND: TRAINING PLANNING PLANNING & BUILDING GILBERT 8/26/2024 $ 28.59 AMAZON SUPPLIES: OFFICE PLANNING & BUILDINGGILBERT 8/26/2024 $ 24.19 AMAZON SUPPLIES: OFFICE PLANNING & BUILDING GILBERT 8/29/2024 $ 95.43 CHET’S HARDWARE SUPPLIES: CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS PLANNING & BUILDINGGILBERT 8/29/2024 $ 224.95 PLANETIZEN PL COURSES TRAINING: PLANNING PLANNING & BUILDING GILBERT 8/30/2024 $ 50.47 1ST:IN:PADLOCKS SUPPLIES: KEYS WWTP PLANNING & BUILDINGGILBERT 9/12/2024 $ 19.75 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS PLANNING & BUILDINGGILBERT 9/16/2024 $ 11.39 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS PLANNING & BUILDING GILBERT 0/16/2024 $ 26.38 CHErS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS PLANNING & BUILDING MORONES 8/16/2024 $ 86.77 VISTAPRINT SUPPLIES: DFFICE ADMINISTRATION HMIELAK 8/19/2024 $ 14.06 CHET’S HARDWARE SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES PUBLIC WORKSHMIELAK 8/21/2024 $ 3,484.90 KOOLTRONIC SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES PUBLIC WORKS : WWTPHMIELAK 8/26/2024 $ 54.51 CHET’S HARDWARE SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES PUBLIC WORKS HMIELAK 8/26/2024 $ 62.45 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES PUBLIC WORKSHMIELAI( 8/27/2024 $ 29.25 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES PUBLIC WORKS HMIELAK 9/2/2024 $ 32.97 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES PUBLIC WORKSHMIELAK 9/9/2024 $ 32.97 CHETS HARDWARE SUPPLIES: STREET MAINTENANCE PUBLIC WORKS HMIELAK 9/16/2024 $ S.34 CA DMV SERVICE: VEHICLE FEE PUBLIC WORKSHMIELAK 9/16/2024 $ SERVICE: VEHICLE FEE PUBLIC WORKS

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CITY OF AVALON
US BANK CREDIT CARD CHARGES PAID September 27, 2024
October 22, 2024

LAST NAMEHM I ELAK
J. HERNANDEZi. HERNANDEZJ. HERNANDEZJ. HERNANDEZ
J. HERNANDEZJ. HERNANDEZJ HERNANDEZ

MAISTROSMAISTROSMAISTROSMAISTROS
MAISTROSMEFFERTMEFFERTM. J. ALEGRIAM. J. ALEGRIAM. J. ALEGRIAM. J. ALEGRIA M. J. ALEGRIAM. J. ALEGRIAM. J. ALEGRIAM. J. ALEGRIAM. i. ALEGRIA M. J. ALEGRIAM. J. ALEGRIAPH ERN AN U EZP.HERNANDEZP.HERNANDEZPH E B NAN DEZP.HERNANDEZP. HE RNAN DEZ P.HERNANDEZPH ER NAN U EZRUBIORUBIORUBIORUBIORU RIORU BID RU RIORU 810RU 810RU 810RUBIORUBIO

CAMPBELLCAMPBELLCAMPBELLCAMPBELLCAMPBELLSCHMIDT
SCH Ml DTSCHMIDTSCHMIDTSCHMIDTSCHMIDTSCHMIDT

DESCRIPTION
SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESSUPPLIES: TRAFFIC SAFETYCREDIT:SUPPLIES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESSUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESSUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESSUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESSUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESSERVICE: SOLID WASTE CIPSUPPLIES: OFFICESUBSCRIPTION: IT SUPPLIES: COOLING STATIONSUBSCRIPTION: ITSUPPLIES: SAFETYSUPPLIES: FIRE HOSE MAILING: UNIFORMS
SUPPLIES: FIRE HOSE
TRAINING: SUPPLIESTRAVEL

UNIFORMS
TRAINING: SUPPLIES

UNIFORMS
SUPPLIES: SAFETY

UNIFORMSUNIFORMSUNIFORMS
SUPPLIES: FLOAT MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: FLOAT MAINTENANCE
SUPPLIES FLOAT MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: FLOAT MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESSUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESSUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESSUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES SUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: VEHICLE MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: SUMMER PROGRAMSUPPLIES: SUMMER PROGRAMSUPPLIES: SUMMER PROGRAM TRAINING: FINANCE ELSA
SUBSCRIPTION: ITCREDIT:SUPPLIES VEHICLE MAINTENANCESUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES SUPPLIES: OFFICESUPPLIES: SUMMER PROGRAMSUPPLIES: SUMMER PROGRAMSUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESSUBSCRIPTION: IT

DEPARTMENTPUBLIC WORKSPUBLIC WORKSPUBLIC WORKS

PUBLIC WORKSPUBLIC WORKSPUBLIC WORKSPUBLIC WORKSPUBLIC WORKS

ADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION

FIREFIREFIREFIREFIRE

FIREFIREFIREFIREFIREFIREFIREFIREHARBOR MAINTENANCE

HARBOR MAINTENANCEHARBOR MAINTENANCEHARBOR MAINTENANCEHARBOR MAINTENANCEHARBOR MAINTENANCEHARBOR MAINTENANCEHARBOR MAINTENANCE

GARAGEGARAGEGARAGEGARAGEGARAGEGARAGEGARAGEGARAGE

GARAGEGARAGEGARAGEGARAGE

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATION

HARBORHARBORHARBOR

HARBORHARBORHARBORHARBOR
$ 33,421.73 CHECK NUMBER 38760 -38762

POST DATE AMT USD VENDOR
9/16/2024 $ 23.08 CHET’S HARDWARE8/19/2024 $ 897.19 STENCIL EASE8/20/2024 $ (924.27) AUTOMOTIVE STUFF8/23/2024 $ 101.18 CHETS HARDWARE 9/9/2024 $ 7,298.76 GLOBAL INDUSTRAIL
9/11/2024 $ 63.40 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY9/11/2024 $ 7.S1 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY9/13/2024 $ 13.19 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY 8/22/2024 $ 469.00 EPIC:LA
9/6/2024 $ 146.90 REMARKABLE9/9/2024 $ 119.88 ADOBE9/9/2024 $ 72.80 VONS 9/13/2024 $ 119.40 CANVA8/16/2024 $ 1,098.90 FLIR COMMERICAL SYSTEM8/21/2024 $ 252.30 MDI SALES 8/16/2024 $ 11.70 USPS8/16/2024 $ 3,998.98 MDI SALES8/19/2024 $ 466.00 50 BAKER PRODUCTIONS8/19/2024 $ 383.96 SOUTHWEST8/20/2024 $ 326.68 MAUI RIPPERS8/20/2024 $ 425.00 WWWTURNOUTRENTAL.COM8/20/2024 $ 6S3.39 OECKERS*HOKA8/21/2024 $ 615.00 FIRESHIPUSA8/21/2024 $ 240.57 GALLS 8/21/2024 $ 268.40 BULWARK8/26/2024 $ 753.50 DECKERS*HOKA 8/16/2024 $ 37.99 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY8/19/2024 $ 59.86 PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY8/20/2024 $ 113.89 PEBBLY BEACH BUILOING SUPPLY8/20/2024 $ 147.6S PEBBLY BEACH BUILDING SUPPLY8/26/2024 $ 13.18 CHETS HARDWARE 8/28/2024 $ 89.OS CHETS HARDWARE
9/9/2024 $ 43.16 CHETS HARDWARE
9/13/2024 $ 10.57 CHET’S HARDWARE
8/21/2024 $ 34.94 SWAG PREFORMANCE PARTS8/26/2024 $ 31.61 CHETS HARDWARE8/26/2024 $ 116.30 CHETS HARDWARE8/29/2024 $ 37.00 CHETS HARDWARE8/30/2024 $ 11.63 CHETS HARDWARE 9/9/2024 $ 21.98 CHETS HARDWARE9/9/2024 $ 48.36 CHETS HARDWARE 9/11/2024 $ 48.06 PIERCE ARROW INC9/11/2024 $ 7.69 CHETS HARDWARE9/13/2024 $ 81.37 CHET’S HARDWARE9/16/2024 $ 54.92 CHETS HARDWARE9/16/2024 $ 31.31 CHETS HARDWARE 8/19/2024 $ 634.00 VONS
8/19/2024 $ 264.00 CONEY ISLAND WEST
8/23/2024 $ 15.65 VONS
9/2/2024 $ 600.00 LIBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
9/12/2024 $ 14.99 CANVA
8/19/2024 $ (31.89) CHET’S HARDWARE8/21/2024 $ 20.32 CHETS HARDWARE8/22/2024 $ 18.69 CHETS HARDWARE8/28/2024 $ 20.8S VONS8/28/2024 $ 210.02 VONS8/28/2024 $ 289.22 CRETEX WILMINGTON 9/16/2024 $ 12.99 CANVA

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$291,362.23

CITY OF AVALON

WARRANT DISBURSEMENTS
October 22, 2024

CHECK DATE

NUMBER ISSUED AMOUNT NAME DESCRIPTION
38769 10/03/2024 $170,050.40 FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO. SERVICE: CIP 20500238770 10/03/2024 $2,347.40 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS 38771 10/03/2024 $4,613.13 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38772 10/03/2024 $2,748.50 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38773 10/03/2024 $240.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38774 10/03/2024 $11,988.61 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE. PUBLIC WORKS 38775 10/03/2024 $15,617.76 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38776 10/03/2024 $31,891.18 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38777 10/03/2024 $S40.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38778 30/03/2024 $1,534.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38779 10/03/2024 $720.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS 38780 10/03/2024 $11,159.93 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38781 10/03/2024 $180.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38782 10/03/2024 $30,812.32 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS38783 10/03/2024 $6,919.00 ESG ENGINEERING SERVICE: PUBLIC WORKS

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CITY OF AVALON

WARRANT DISBURSEMENTS
October 22, 2024

CHECK DATE

NUMBER ISSUED AMOUNT NAME DESCRIPTION
38784 10/7/2024 $ 1,600.00 HALL, STEVE SERVICE: TRAINING SPANISH $ 1,600.00

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CITY OF AVALON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: October 22, 2024 AGENDA ITEM: 3
ORIGINATING DEP: Finance CITY MANAGER:

PREPARED BY: Matthew Baker, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Rrst Quarter Treasurer’s Report RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Adopt the resolution accepting the FY24-25 First Quarter Treasurer’s Report.

REPORT SUMMARY: State and Municipal Codes require the Treasurer to submit within 30 days following each fiscal quarter a report summarizing the City’s cash and investment balances. Attached is the First Quarter Treasurer’s Report for FY24-25. The report was shared with the City Treasurer prior to presentation to City Council.

The purpose of the report is to inform, on a quarterly basis, the City’s cash and investment balances, the investment types, yields, and market values, and to ensure that the City’sinvestments are in compliance with the City’s adopted investment policy. The report shows that all of the City’s funds are in compliance with its investment policy. In general, operating cash is held in US Bank checking accounts and any excess cash is invested in California’s Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and various certificates of deposit (CD5). In accordance with Government Code sections 16429.1 and 53601 et seq., the City cannot invest more than 30% of its portfolio in CD5. CDs accounted for 16.4% of the unrestricted cash and investments for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

The City reinvested one CD that matured during the quarter into a new CDs maturing in 4years with estimated yields of 4.50%. The City takes a ladder approach with staggered maturities for its CD investments to balance its goals of high rates in the short-term with stability to withstand market fluctuations in the longer-term. The City will continue to assess for opportunities to increase its investment returns while maintaining necessary liquidity and compliance with its investment policy.

The unrestricted cash balance for the first quarter of 2024-2025 totaled $25.5 million, an increase of $2.2 million from the first quarter of 2023-2024. The unrestricted cash balanceincludes cash from enterprise funds (e.g. Harbor, Sewer, Saltwater, and Solid Waste) not available for general government functions. The increase in unrestricted cash is partiallyattributable to the seasonality of visitor-driven tax revenues and the timing of significant capital outlays anticipated to increase during the next fiscal year. While the majority of grant funding is performed on a cash reimbursement basis, the unrestricted cash and investments balance also includes $2 million in grant pre-funding received in preparation for construction of thesecond phase of the Cabrillo Mole Ferry Improvement project that has not been spent as of September 30, 2024. The unrestricted cash balance decreased by $592 thousand compared to the fourth quarter of 2023-2024. The decrease in unrestricted cash balance from the prior quarter is attributable to significant capital outlays related to the Crescent Hillside Repairs project and the completion of the Fuel Tank Replacement project. The City expects to begin construction on several major capital projects, including the second phase of the Cabrillo Mole Ferry Terminal rehabilitation and the Five Corners Pedestrian Improvement project, during the next quarter which will reduce future unrestricted cash balances.Below is a chart comparing unrestricted cash balances from the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2015-2016 to the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Unrestricted Cash aIance
$30
0 E $25
$20sis$10::I IIIIIijiiHhiiiiiiiiiiIII & & & (c
The restricted cash balance for the first quarter of 2024-2025 totaled $10.5 million, a decrease of $1.5 million from the fourth quarter of 2023-2024. The decrease is largely attributable to the timing of the Successor Agency’s Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) payments received in June to cover debt service payments of $1.6 million paid in September 2024.

Payments from the Housing Authority for capital projects at 206 East Whitley further reduced the restricted cash balance by $236 thousand. These decreases in restricted cash balance were partially offset by investment gains of $43 thousand in the Housing Authority’s LAIF account, $89 thousand in the City’s landfill trust account, and increases to the CIMC Improvement Fund of $237 thousand after disbursements for approved project costs made during the quarter.

GOAL ALIGNMENT: Required disclosures.

FISCAL IMPACTS: None
ADVERTISING, NOTICE AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Pursuant to the Brown Act.ATTACHMENTS:

1. FY24-25 First Quarter Treasurer’s Report

2. CD Investment Reports

3. Resolution to Accept the Report
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVALON/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE AVALON

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AGENCY ADOPTING
THE TREASURER’S fNVESTMENT REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 FIRST QUARTER
The City Council of the City of AvalonJSuccessor Agency does determine, find and resolve as follows:

Section 1. The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 First Quarter Treasurer’s Report is hereby adopted and approved.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of October,
2024.

Ann Marshall - Mayor
ATTEST:

City of Avalon Investments Report Date: 9/30/2024
Certificates of Deposit
Dealer Settled Quantity Market Price Market Value Estimated Estimated Yield Maturity Date Days to CUSIP Bank Name Annual Income Maturity ProEquities, Inc. 04/13/2021 248,000 95.7340 237,420.32 2,480.00 1.11% 4/13/2026 560 05600XCP3 BMO Harris Bank Protquities, Inc. 04/14/2021 247,000 95.6450 236,243.15 2,346.50 1.06% 4/14/2026 561 066519QV4 BankUnited ProEquities, Inc. 07/17/2024 249,000 103.1870 256,935.63 11,205.00 4.50% 7/17/2028 1,386 90355GPPS UBS Bank ProEquities, Inc. 12/10/2021 248,000 96.7220 239,870.56 2,728.00 1.20% 12/10/2025 436 856285ZL8 State Bank of India Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 10/05/2C22 246,000 100.4450 247,094.70 10,824.00 4.43% 10/6/2025 371 02589AE24 American Express Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 10/07/2022 246,000 100.4540 247,116.84 10,824.00 4.43% 10/7/2025 372 92891CCQ3 Vystar Credit Union Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 12/29/2022 246,000 100.2550 246,627.30 9,840.00 4.06% 6/30/2026 638 06063HPM9 Bank of Baroda Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 12/30/2022 246,000 100.2150 246,528.90 9,594.00 3.99% 12/30/2026 821 05765LBT3 Balboa Thrift & Loan Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 04/14/2022 246,000 97.3380 239,451.48 6,642.00 2.86% 4/14/2027 926 87165FK4S Synchrony Bank Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 04/29/2022 246,000 97.5460 239,963.16 6,888.00 2.96% 4/29/2027 941 39573LDE5 Greenstate CR UN Multi-Bank Securities, nc. 4/30/2024 246,000 102.4140 251,938.44 11,562.00 4.72% 7/30/2027 1,033 6S4062LX4 Nicclet National Bank Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 12/30/2022 246,000 103.7050 255,114.30 12,177.00 4.92% 12/30/2027 1,186 01882MAB8 Alliant Credit Union Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 04/19/2024 246,000 102.9550 253,269.30 11,193.00 4.57% 4/19/2028 1,297 910286HSS United Fidelity Bank FSB Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 5/22/2024 246,000 103.4460 254,477.16 11,439.00 4.65% 5/22/2028 1,330 07181JBG8 Baxter Credit Union Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 06/07/2023 246,000 104.9490 258,174.54 11,070.00 4.43% 6/7/2028 1,346 917352AH9 Utah Community Credit Union Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 10/23/2023 246,000 105.8360 260,356.56 12,546.00 S.00% 10/23/2028 1,484 291916AG9 Empower Federal Credit Union Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 12/12/2023 246,000 103.4260 254,427.96 10,947.00 4.47% 12/12/2028 1,534 949764JM7 Wells Fargo Bank Subtotal $ 4,190,000 $ 4,225,010.30 $ 154,306 3.68%
US Treasury
Dealer Settled Quantity Market Price Market Value Estimated Estimated Yield Maturity Date Days to CUSIP Bank Name Income Maturity Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 05/16/2024 S 5,337,000 99.4310 5,306,632 S 129,800 5.07% 11/14/2024 45 912797LD7 United States Treasury Bill Subtotal $ 5,337,000 $ 5,306,632 $ 129,800 5.07%
ProEquities,
Cash
Inc. Cash $ 1,013.92 $ 1,013.92
Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. Cash $ 235,739.30 $ 235,739.30 Total $ 9,768,395.99
All of the Certificate of Deposits listed above are FDIC insured up to $250,000 each.

NAME OF ISSLIERITYPE OF INVESTMENT

UNRESTRICTEO CASH AND INVESTMENTS
US BANK - GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT S 3,953.939 112US BANK - PAYROLL ACCOUNT 319,164.65CS BANK - FLLN BENEFITS ACCOUNT 926454 SE flY CASFI 51111 (IS
PROEQL:C IFS - VARIOCS CERTIFICATES OF OFFOSITS 6571.46356 (ALL COS ARF FOIC INSLRFOI
NICLTI-RANK SECURITIES - VARIOUS CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS 56,765.51211 (ALL COS ARE FOIC INSURED)
LAIF -GENERAL ACCOUNT 115’I’L486 52
(CA LOCAL AGENCY INVESTSIFNT FUND)
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED CASH AND INVESTS1EN’CS S 26549,69(72 RESTRIC TED ACCOE’NTS:

US BANK - FLFN BENEFITS ACCOUNT 54.123(16US BANK - HOUSING AUTIIGRI LV 1.342.50646 (LOW’ \IGDERA’FF INCOME I LOUSING)
CAll: - FIOUSING AU’CIIGRCLY 3.051,31499
US BANK - SUCCESSOR AGENCY 10 ACIA 455,S9S 63EWE - SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO ACIA 25.116222ES (LANK (AS TRUSTEE) - SUCCESSOR AGENCY 2093 REFUNDING BONDS DEB’F SERVICES SERIES A
20(5 REFUNDING BONDS DEBT SERVICE- SERIES A iS B
US BANK - CISK INIPRGVENICN’I FUNDNORTHERN TRUST - C ALREC YULE’ ‘I)iilaioc,iiolAoço,iJI,2924
CA(.FERS CERBT TRUST
TOTAL RESTRCITED ACCOI’NTS
TOTAl. BALANCE OF ALL ACCOI’N IS

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CITY OF AVALON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: October 22, 2024 AGENDA ITEM:

ORIGINATING DEP: Fire CITY MANAGER:

PREPARED BY: Michael Alegria, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Authorize the Purchase of SCBA’s
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Authorize the procurement of MSA G1 Deluxe Custom Harness packs, bottles and accessories from for a not to exceed the sum of $400,000 as budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Plan - Project Number 244501.

REPORT SUMMARY: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) protect firefighters from toxic fumes and smoke. They are worn on the firefighter’s back and supplies them with a fresh breathing air source via a mask and regulator system.SCBAs provide respitory protection for firefighters in fire suppression events including structure and brush fires. These systems must meet standards set forth by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH certification cycles occur every five years, and the apparatus are not allowed to go beyond two, five-year certification cycles without the manufacturer recertifying them.

The City’s current Honeywell Titan SCBA has been in use for over a decade and was last certified in 2017. Additionally, Honeywell discontinued production of its SCBA product line in 2019 and has been phasing out support.

Due to factors beyond Honeywell’s control, including but not limited to increasingly limited availability of parts and materials, the City will be submitting a request for rescission to NIOSH for the products above, with a target of December 16, 2024. At that time, the City will no longer be able to source support parts or repairs for these products, so they will no longer be considered NIOSH approved and can no longer be used in occupational settings that require compliance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134.2.

Per the City’s Purchasing Policy (Avalon Municipal Code Section 3-4.106(a)), Staff collected quotes from qualified vendors — MSA, Scott and Drager.

Dealer QuoteMSA Bauer Deluxe Model $ 405,537.10
MSA Curtis Deluxe Model $ 330,926.80
Allstar Fire Equip. SCOTT $ 390,822.01
Drager $ 277,293.66
Staff also tested each of the vendor’s products. Each vendor provided a pack and bottle to Avalon Fire Department for an approximate month-long trial period so all members had the opportunity to try on the apparatus and provide feedback.

The MSA Deluxe G-1 satisfies the requirement of a single piece facemask that integrates with a USAR supplied air breathing system (SABA) and is chemical, biological, radiological andNuclear (CBRN), power air purifying respirator (PARP) and air-purifying respirator (APR) certified. Additionally, the City’s partner agency, LA County Fire, also uses the MSA SC BA.MSA is also currently running a buy one get one cylinder free until October 31, 2024. Drager is also running that same promotion.

Though each member of the Avalon Fire Department liked the something about each packs that were tested, the MSA package was preferred. MSA has built in TIC (thermal imaging cameras) on each pack. This feature adds a safety feature for self-evacuation. The unit also has a reader that the incident commander can monitor by computer to see where every firefighter is in a building. This feature will help if they need to conduct a rescue on another firefighter.

Staff recommend the Council approve the purchase of 30 GiDeluxe MSA Custom Harnesspacks, 58 45 minute Gi SCBA low profile Cylinder, with quick connect, 6 60 mm Gi SCBA Cylinder with quick connect, up to 50 Gi Face pieces, 6 G1 Rechargeable Battery Pack, 3 quick connect coupling, 3 Uevss 2018 Edition Gi RIT Extendaire II system, Regulator 6 ft quick fill hose, 4 Gi SCBA Charging Station Kits, 50 Tag Assy, Electronic ID, 1 Kit Rfid Reader/Writer Gi, and a Hub Fire Service, US which will allow the IC to see where every person is on scene with an SCBA on.

This purchase was budgeted at $400,000 in Fiscal year 2024-2025 Project number 244501, Account number 10225-8043.

GOAL ALIGNMENT: Not aligned.

FISCAL IMPACTS: Funding for the purchase of the SCBAs is available and was budgeted with $400,000 in Fiscal year 2024-2025 Project number 244501, Account number 10225-8043.CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: Avalon Fire will be outof NIOSH and OSHA compliance for SCBA starting Jan 1, 2025 FOLLOW UP ACTION:

ADVERTISING, NOTICE AND PUBLIC CONTACT: This item was properly listed on the posted agenda pursuant to the Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS: Vendor Quotes - MSA Bauer Deluxe, MSA Curtis Deluxe, Alistar Fire Equipment SCOTT, and Drager.

Budgetary Quote
Date: 9/25/2024
Quote # CK09252024-2
Expiration: 11/25/2024
Customer:

Avalon Fire Department
420 Avalon Canyon Rd
Avalon, CA 90704
Customer Contact:

Mike Alegria
(562) 397-6207
[email protected]
Ipart#
31 29
29 50
6 3
6 A-G1 FS443MD2C2LGR
10175708
1017508
10156459
10161130
10206313
10175710
10158385
101 49700-SP
10148741-SP
1216 Stealth Street
Livermore CA 94551
www.bauersf.com
$9,140.00
$1,300.00
$0.00
$395.00
$1,105.00
$5,600.00
$1,520.00
S880.00
$512.00
$455.00
Subtotal

10.00%
Shipping
Total $
$283,340.00
$37,700.00
$0.00
$1 9,750.00
$7,105.00
$5,600.00
$9,120.00
$880.00
$1,536.00
$2,730.00
$367,761.00
$36,776.10
$0.00
404,537.10
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Unit Price lime Total 1 Description I
Gi SCBA - Deluxe Model
45 Minute Cylinder WI Quick Connect, 4500 psi
45 Minute Cylinder w/ Quick Connect, 4500 psi
G1 Facepiece, Medium (same price for all sizes)
Gi Rescueaire II RIT System w/ Cylinder
G1 RIT System w/ [3 Bag
60 Minute Cylinder w/ Quick Connect, 4500 psi
Battery Charging Station
Quick Fill Adapters
Rechargeable Battery
Note: Prices do not include shipping/handling charges or sales tax unless specified. Quotation prices are valid for 60 days. Call 925-449-7210 if past expiration date. Thank you for the opportunity to submit this quotation, It you have any questions please give us a call.

Sincerely,
Caitlin Kaller
Mobile: (925) 375-0605
Ph: 323-780-0254 Pacific South Division
TF: 866-557-0254 15523 Carmenita Road
Fax: 714-522-5001 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670salestlncurtis.com www.LNCurtis.com UEI#:DDLSADSWN7U7 TOOLS FOR HEROES
Quotation
CUSTOMER: SHIP TO: QUOTATION NO. ISSUED DATE EXPIRATION DATE Avalon City CA Avalon City CA 317843 10/01/2024 10/31/2024 P0 Box 707 420 Avalon Canyon Road
Avalon CA 90704 Avalon CA 90704 SALESPERSON CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Charles Turansky Charles Turansky
cturansky(lncurtis.corn cturanskyilncurtis.com818-398-6818 818-398-6818 REQUISITION NO. REQUESTING PARTY CUSTOMER NO. TERMS OFFER CLASS Michael Alegeria C33360 Net 30 FR
FOB. SHIP VIA DELIVERY REO. BYDEST Standard Shipping

NOTES & DISCLAIMERS
Thank you for this opportunity to quote. We are pleased to offer requested items below. If you have any questions, need additional information, orwould like to place an order, please contact your Customer Service Rep as noted above.

Safety Warning Notice: Products offered, sold, or invoiced herewith may have an applicable Safety Data Sheet (SDS) as prepared by themanufacturer of the product. The SOS is provided with the product. In addition, manufacturer’s safety and/or warning notices, instructions and information relating to the proper use and care of the product is provided with the product. All applicable SOS, safety and/or warning notices, instructions and other information provided with the product should be thoroughly read, reviewed, and understood prior to handling, distributing, using, reselling, or servicing any and all products provided by Curtis. Materials utilized to clean, repair, maintain and/or service your ownedequipment, as well as Curtis owned equipment, may contain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PEAS) to meet national standards or originalequipment manufacturer specifications. For other important product notices and warnings, or to request an SDS, product specifications, manufacturer’s safety notices, instructions and/or warning notices, please contact Curtis or visit httris://www.lncurtis.corn/product-notices-warnings Transportation is included in below pricing.*Sourcewell 011824 (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Breathing Air Systems with Related Equipment)

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Ph: 323-780-0254 Pacific South Division
TF: 866-557-0254 15523 Carmenita Road
Fax: 714-522-5001 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
IasaIes(äIncurtis.com www.LNCurtis.com
UEI#: DDLSADSWN7U7 TLJOL5 FOR HERDE5

LN QTY UNIT PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PL UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 30 EA Gi SCBA OPTION Gi SCBA Option, As Below; SFR $7442.90 $223287.00

MSA CUSTOM
WARNING: The Gi SCBA contains
PFAS to reduce the risk of parts sticking
or becoming inoperable.

A-G1 FS443MD2C2LGR
SYSTEM PRESSURE 4 4500 PSIG
CYLINDER_CONNECTION 4 CGAQuick Connect Remote Con
HARNESS 3 Serviceable Tunnel W/O
Ch.S
CRADLE_TYPE M Metal Band
LUMBAR_TYPE D Adj. Swivel Solid
Buckle
REGULATOR_TYPE 2 Solid Cover Left
Shd.

REGULATOR_HOSE_TYPE C
Continuous
EMERGENCY_BREATHING_SUPPORT
2 Universal Extendaire II
SPEAKER_MODULE L Left Chest
PASS G PASS Telemetry Right Shd TICBATTERY_TYPE R Rechargeable 2 29 EA 10175708 MSA 45Mm 4500# Gi SCBA Low Profile $0.00 $0.00 Cylinder, With Air, With Quick Connect
Remote Connection
**No Charge per MSA BOGO Plus
P romo**
3 29 EA 10175708 MSA 45Min4500#G1 SCBA Low Profile SFR $1,095.00 $31,755.00 Cylinder, With Air, With Quick Connect
Remote Connection
4 3 EA 10175710 MSA 60Mm 4500# Gi SCBA Cylinder, With $0.00 $0.00 Air, With Quick Connect Remote
Connection
**No Charge per MSA BOGO Plus
Prom 0 * *

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h: 323-780-0254 Pacific South Division
TF: 866-557-0254 15523 Carmenita Road
Fax: 714-522-5001 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670IasaIes(äIncurtis.com www.LNCurtis.com UEI#:DDLSADSWN7U7 TOOL5 FOR HEROE5

LN QTY UNIT PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PL UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 5 3 EA 10175710 MSA 60Mm 4500# Gi SCBA Cylinder, With SFR $1,344.00 $4,032.00 Air, With Quick Connect Remote
Connection
6 50 EA 10156459 MSA Medium Gi Facepiece With Medium SFR $310.00 $15,500.00 Nosecup, Includes:
* 4-Point Adjustable Cloth Head Harness* Fixed Push-To-Connect Regulator Connection
* Ato Number: A-G1Fp-Fm1M4O1WARNING: This product contains PFAS to reduce the risk of parts sticking or
becoming inoperable.

Sizes- TBD
7 6 EA 10148741-SP Battery Pack, Gi, Rechargeable SFR $405.00 $2,430.00 MSA
8 3 EA 10149700-SP 4500/5500QuickConnectCoupling SFR $470.00 $1,410.00 MSA
9 3 EA 10206313 MSA Uebss 2018 Edition Gi Rit Extendaire II SFR $4,545.00 $13,635.00 System, 4500#, Medium Facepiece.Regulator, 6Ft Quick-Fill Hose, Urc, Quick-Connect
WARNING: This product contains PFAS
to reduce the risk of parts sticking or
becoming inoperable.
10 1 EA 10158385 MSA Gi SCBA Charging Station Kit SFR $783.00 $783.00 11 50 EA 10083875 MSA Tag Assy, Electronic Id, M7 SFR $45.70 $2,285.00

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Ph: 323-780-0254
TF: 866-557-0254
Fax: 714-522-5001
lasaIes(äIncurtis.com
UEI#: DDLSADSWN7U7
CUITI5
TDDL5 FOR HEROE5
Pacific South Division
15523 Carmenita Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
www.LNCurtis.com

LN QTY UNIT PART NUMBER
12 1 EA 10158407 MSA

DESCRI PTION
Kit, Rfid Reader/Writer, 01

LABOR ONLY, NON CONTRACT ASBELOW
Initial fit testing, included at no charge
with the purchase of the above MSA Gi
SCBA’s, valued at $1,750. ($35/mask).LABOR ONLY, NON CONTRACT AS BELOW

PL UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
$748.50
Small BusinessCAGE Code: 5E720SIC Code: 5099
Federal Tax ID: 94-1214350UEI #DDLSADSWN7U7
First year Flow Testing to be performed
by MSA factory certified Curtis
Technician, valued at $1,950. ($65 per
pack).

This pricing remains firm until 10/31/2024. Contact us for updated pricing after this date.

Due to market volatility and supply shortages, we recommend contacting your local L.N. Curtis and sons office prior to placing your order to confirm pricing and availability. This excludes our GSA Contract and other Fixed Price Contracts which aregoverned by contract-specific prices, terms, and conditions.

Subtotal
Estimated ‘Tax Total
Trans portat o ii
Total
$295,865.50
$29,586.55
$0.00
$325,452.05
View Terms of Sale and Return Policy
SFR
13 1 EA CURTIS SERVICE
NC
14 1 EA CURTIS SERVICE
NC
$748.50
$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00

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Ph: 323-780-0254 Pacific South Division
TF: 866-557-0254 15523 Carmenita Road
Fax: 714-522-5001 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
lasaIestäIncurtis.com www.LNCurtis.com
UEI#:DDLSADSWN7U7 TDOL5 FOR HEROE5
Quotation
CUSTOMER: SHIP TO: QUOTATION NO. ISSUED DATE EXPIRATION DATE Avalon City CA Avalon City CA 317991 10/02/2024 11/01/2024 P0 Box 707 420 Avalon Canyon Road
Avalon CA 90704 Avalon CA 90704 SALESPERSON CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Charles Turansky Charles Turanskycturansky(Incurtis.com [email protected] 818-398-6818 REQUISITION NO. REQUESTING PARTY CUS1OMER NO. TERMS OFFER CLASS Michael Alegria C33360 Net 30 FR
F.O.B. SHIP VIA DELIVERY REQ. BY
SP Standard Shipping

Safety Warning Notice: Products offered, sold, or invoiced herewith may have an applicable Safety Data Sheet (SDS) as prepared by themanufacturer of the product. The SDS is provided with the product. In addition, manufacturer’s safety and/or warning notices, instructions andinformation relating to the proper use and care of the product is provided with the product. All applicable SDS, safety and/or warning notices, instructions and other information provided with the product should be Ihoroughly read, reviewed, and understood prior to handling, distributing, using, reselling, or servicing any and all products provided by Curtis. Materials utilized to clean, repair, maintain and/or service your owned equipment, as well as Curtis owned equipment, may contain per-and polytluoroalkyl substances (PEAS) to meet national standards or original equipment manufacturer specifications. For other important product notices and warnings, or to request an SDS, product specifications, manufacturer’s safety notices, instructions and/or warning notices, please contact Curtis or visit httns://www.lncurtiscorn/product-notices-warnincis

LN QTY UNIT PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PL UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 1 1 EA 10197700 MSA Hub Fire Service, US SFR $4,977.00 $4,977.00 Small BusinessCAGE Code: 5E720SIC Code: 5099
Federal Tax ID: 94-1214350UEI #DDLSADSWN7U7
This pricing remains firm until 11/01/2024. Contact us for updated pricing after this date.

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Ph: 323-780-0254 Pacific South Division
TF: 866-557-0254 15523 Carmenita Road
Fax: 714-522-5001 t.i.J II 5 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 IasaIes(Incurtis.com www.LNCurtis.com
UEI#:DDLSADSWN7U7 TOOLS FOR HEROES
Subtotal $4,977.00
fistirnated Tax Total $497.70
Transportation* $0.00
*(to be added when order ships)
Total $5,474.70
View Termf Sale_and Retur PcJFy

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/1LLELIt Sales Quote Fire Equipment Inc.
12328 Lower Azusa Road February 3, 2023
Arcadia, California 91006
Phone 626-652-0900 Fax 626-652-0920
This 2023 budgetary It is provided to assist in the Budget planning process This is not a Competitively Priced Quote
To: Avalon/Santa Catalina ED
Attn: Chief Alegria
E-Mail: [email protected]
Per your request, we are pleased to quote on the following.

Quote Valid till 3-31-23
Oty Unit Description Price Extension
32 Ea Scott - p/n X8815025305304 / Air-Pak X3-PRO (2018) SCBA $7,659.48 $245,103.36 with CGA, Parachute Buckle Harness, 5500 psig, Standard Harness, E-Z Flo Regulator with Quick Connect Hose and RectusFitting, Universal UEBSS with Rectus Fitting, RIC/UAC Connections (Less Spare Harness, Escape Rope, Cylinder, Mask. Amolifier & Case)
64 Ea Scott - p/ri 200969-01 / Cylinder, 5500 psig, 45 Minute with $1,443.92 $92,410.88 CGA Valve Assembly
50 Ea Scott - p/n 201215-28 / AV-3000 HT, 4 Point Kevlar Headnet $355.57 $17,778.50 with Right Side Amplifier Bracket -Size: Medium
Terms: Net 30
FOB: Destination (Free Shipping)
Delivery: 12-14 Weeks ARO or Sooner
Subtotal $355,292.74

10.000% $35,529.27
ReneReyes S&H $0.00
[email protected] Total $390,822.01

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Sold-to Name AVALON FIRE DEPARTMENT Quote creation date 7/24/24 Sold-to Number 93044372
Quote Total (exl. sales tax) 277,293.66 Effective until 8/23/24 Ship-to Name AVALON FIRE DEPARTMENT GST / VAT Rate: 0.00 Ship-to Number 93044372 Quote Total (md. sales tax) 277,293.66 Material Number Product Description Quantity Unit List Price Total List Price Discount % Discount Amount Unit Net Price Alt./Opt. Total Net Price PSS 7000/7000, 45/45, QC, RW, w/BB
VN00076 PSS 7000 Adjustable Backplate, UEBSS Multi-Link Buddy 32.00 9,375.00 300,000.00 45% 135,000.00 5,156.25 165,000.00 Breather, QC Connection. NFPA 2018 Edition
Drager FPS 7000 with Options - M HUD
VN00021 Dräger FPS 7000 Mask - Medium w/ HUD Installed. Speech 1,024.00 1,024.00 52% 532.48 491.52 OPTIONAL 491.52 Diaphragm for Voice Amp. exceeds NFPA req.

Drager FPS 7000 with Options - M R63307
VN00091 Drager FPS 7000 Mask - Medium w/ HUD Installed. Includes 45.00 1,985.00 89,325.00 42.5% 37,962.90 1,141.38 51,362.10 COM-5000 Dual Voice Amplifier w/ Bluetooth Module
Drager FPS 7000 with Options - M R61343
VN00023 Dräger FPS 7000 Medium w/ HUD and COM-7000 w/ Team 3,242.00 3,242.00 41.7% 1,351.00 1,891.00 OPTIONAL 1,891.00 Talk and Dual Voice Amplifiers
HP 4500 Eclipse 45mm
3701914 Cylinder 4500 PSI / 45 Minute, Luxfer Eclipse. Lighter Weight 32.00 1,579.00 50,528.00 32.8% 16,573.44 1,061.08 33,954.56 Option
3701914 HP 4500 Eclipse 45mm 32.00 1,579.00 50,528.00 100% 50,528.00 0.00 0.00 BOGO Promotion
3357114 Cylinder QC Adapter HP 32.00 143.00 4,576.00 25% 1,144.00 107.25 3,’132.0C Threaded QC Adapter for extra cylinders
3357116 Fill Station Charging Adapter OC HP 1.00 970.00 970.00 30% 291.00 679.00 679.00

OPTIONS
3702124 Kit, RIT Life Guard (2018) 6.00 5,178.00 31,068.00 26.4% 8,202.00 3,811.00 22,866.00

SERVICE / MAINTENANCE
3367430 Spare- LDV NFPA 2018 2nd Stage Regulator 650.00 650.00 26% 171.00 479.00 OPTIONAL 479.00 4059123 Molykote - Valve Lubricant And Sealant 48.50 48.50 10% 4.85 43.65 OPTIONAL 43.65

CITY OF AVALON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: October 22, 2024 AGENDA ITEM:

ORIGINATING DEP: Finance CITY MANAGER: VV
PREPARED BY: Matthew Baker, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule Revisions RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): 1. Hear a presentation regarding the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. 2. Open the Public Hearing to hear public comments. 3. Close the Public Hearing. 4.

If consensus, adopt the fee schedule as proposed.

REPORT SUMMARY: The City charges fees for miscellaneous public services, use of City facilities and equipment rental and other activities. User fees are assessed and collected for City services and programs provided by various departments. These are services that convey abenefit, grant a privilege, provide for review and enforcement of regulatory activities, enforce laws, or are a condition of development. Under State law, cities may charge fees to recoup the direct and indirect costs related to the provision of user services.

Each year, the City reviews its fees to establish new fees, modify existing fees, and eliminate fees that are no longer required to ensure that City fees are in-line with the costs incurred to provide them.

On June 4, 2024, City Council approved a 3.90% increase for the majority of fees effective July 1, 2024, with the exception of transit and certain recreation fees. The percentage increase was based on the consumer price index (CPI) information provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Los Angeles County based on the latest available fiscal year information. Using the CPI as an average cost increase annually ensures the city does not unnecessarily burden the citizens with unusually large spikes in fees while also ensuring that the City continues to recoup costs associated with the increased costs to provide these services.

Since the adoption of the fee schedule, City Staff would like to propose the following new fees to be added:
• Notary Fees ranging from $7.00 to $30.00 based on the services required; and • Daily Temporary Residential Permit Fee of $2.00 per day In addition, City Staff would like to propose increasing the following existing fees to better recoup costs associated with providing these services:
• Tremont Hall Full Day Rental for Group 2 from $125 to $150 • Firefighter/Engineer from $75 per hour to $81 per hour with overtime at time and a half for all public safety personnel
GOAL ALIGNMENT: City costs will be offset by annual revenues.

FISCAL IMPACTS: Staff estimates that the new City fees, if adopted as proposed, would be nominal.

CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: The costs of specialservices will not be fully funded through fees paid by the users of those services. The unfunded portion of user services would then be subsidized by general tax revenues and/or available fundbalances.

FOLLOW UP ACTION: Adopt the attached resolution establishing city rates and fees for services.

ADVERTISING, NOTICE AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Pursuant to the Brown Act.ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution
• Exhibit A — Proposed Miscellaneous Fee Schedule FY24-25 RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVALON SETTING FEES FOR SERVICES, FACILITIES
AND ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY OF AVALON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 WHEREAS, Pursuant to a Public Hearing held on October 22, 2024, the City Council considered the recommendations of staff regarding the appropriate fees for permits, approvals, services, activities and other user services; and
WHEREAS, state law allows cities and other local government agencies to recoup the full cost of user services; and
WHEREAS, most city fees were previously adjusted effective July 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Avalon Municipal Code provides that all of the fees, charges and costs listed in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated by this reference shall be set by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the fees, charges and costs listed in “Exhibit A” have been available for public inspection for at least 10 days;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Avalon, State of California, does determine, find and resolve as follows:

Section 1: The City Council hereby finds that the fees set forth in “Exhibit A” Miscellaneous Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2024-25 represent a reasonable estimate of the cost of providing the services, activities and/or facilities for which fees are charged.

Section 2: The City Council hereby adopts the fees for City services, activities and/or facilities as set forth in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and made a part hereof, which shall be effective July 1, 2024.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Avalon, State of California this 22nd day of October, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

I, hereby certify, that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regu’ar meeting of the City Council of the City of Avalon this 22 day of October, 2024.

Ann H. Marshall, Mayor
Gabrielle Morones, Deputy City Clerk
— REVISED FEE SCHEDULE
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Proposed October 22, 2024
Table of Contents
Section Department Page
I General Administration 1
II Code Enforcement 2
1W Vehicles 3
IV Cemetery 4
V Fire 5
VI Harbor 6
VII Community Services 8
VIII Facility Rentals 9
IX Use of Manpower and Equipment 10
X Transit 11
XI Planning 12
XII Public Works 17

CITY OF AVALON
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

MISCELLANEOUS FEE OR SERVICE
SECTION I - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION UNIT FY25administrative Permits Amplified Music Application Each 283
Noise Ordinance Variance Each 283
Outdoor Dining (October - April) Per Day 80Outdoor Dining (May -September) Per Month 2400Bicycle License! Replacement Each FREE Legal and Professional Fees Cost + 20%Late Payment Fee (unless stated elsewhere) Each 10% (mm $25) Late Payment Interest on Past Due Balance Monthly 0.50% Transportation Permit Each 283Transportation Permit Renewal Each 75 Encroachment Permit Each 283Newspaper Rack Permit Each 283 Appeal to Hearing Officer Each 283Appeal to City Council Each 473 Film Location Permits
Application Fee Each 150
Ten or fewer employees Each 274
More than ten employees Each 367Still Photography Permit Day 128 Business License Program Collection FeeTOTAL Business License Collection Fee Each 41BUS. License. Collection Fee is set by resolution. Sec. 3-1.112 of the Municipal Code and is the fee for processing the BusinessLicense Tax°or SB1 186 $1 ($4 through 12131/2023) for Division of Stato Architect (DSA) for Certified 4ccccc SpccialictSusiness License Tax is on pg 3.109 Sec. 3-1.202 of the Municipal Code and can only be changed by an ordinanceReturned Check Returned Check Each 30Each Returned Check after first offense Each 40 Notary Fees
Acknowledgements Each 15
Jurats per individual taking oath or affirmation and certificate Each 15 Depositions Each 30
Oath Each 7Certificate Each 7
Certified Copies of Power of Attorney Each 15Copies of Journal Entry Each 0.30 Other Fees
Copy Fee Each 0.25
Lamination Fee Each 2
Commuter Card Replacement Each 15
Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program
Fats, Oils and Grease Permit Fee Each 421Inspection Fee Each 122Re-Inspection Fee Each 185Replacement FOG Binder Each 50Replacement Best Management Practice Poster Each 20 1 CITY OF AVALON
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SECTION II - CODE ENFORCEMENT UNIT FY25
Parking Enforcement Fines
AMC §4-4.1002 Parking on Private Property Each 55AMC §4-4.1004 (a) Use of Streets for Storage of Vehicles or Trailers (72 hr) Each 55AMC §4-4.1004 (c) Use of Streets for Storage of Vehicles or Trailers (72 hi) - Removal Each 100AMC §4-4.1005 Parking Adjacent to Schools Each 55AMC §4-4.1006 Vehicle Blocking Traffic Each 55AMC §4-4.1007 Temporary No Parking Each 55AMC §4-4.1102 (a)(1) No Parking Each 55AMC §4-4.1102 (a)(2) Commercial Loading Only Each 55AMC §4-4.1102 (a)(3) Passenger Loading Only Each 55 AMC §4-4.1102 (a)(4) Short Term Parking Only Each 55AMC §4-4 1102 (a)(5) Taxi Parking Only Each 55AMC §4-4.1102 (a)(6) Autoette/Motorcycle Only Parking Each 55 AMC §4-4.1106 No Parking Alleys Each 55
AMC §4-4 1203 Angled Parking - No Microcars Each 55AMC §4-4.1202 Parking Space Marking Each 55AMC §4-4 1404 Limited Use Streets - Pedestrians Only Each 55AMC §4-4.1407 Vehicle Leaking Fluid Each 100AMC §4-4.1501 One-Way Street Each 55AMC §4-4.1702 City Vehicle Permit Required Each 55AMC §4-4.1703 Overnight Off Street Parking Required Each 55AMC §4-4 1710 Vehicle Permit Misuse Each 500AMC §4-4.1716 Vehicle Marking Required Each 55 CVC §5204 (a) No Current Tab Displayed Each 55CVC §22500 (a) Parking in Intersection Each 55CVC §22500 (b) Parking in Crosswalk Each 55CVC §22500 (e) Parking Blocking Driveway Each 55CVC §22500 (f) Parking on Sidewalk Each 55CVC §22500 (g) Obstructing Traffic Each 55CVC §22500 (h) Double Parking Each 55CVC §22500 (i) Blocking Wheelchair Access Each 475CVC §22500 (n) No Parking within 20 Crosswalk Each 55CVC §22500.1 No Parking - Fire Lane Each 100CVC §22502(a) Parking 18 from Curb Each 55CVC §22507.8 (a) Unauthorized Disabled Parking Each 475CVC §22514 Fire Hydrant Each 100CVC §22515 Unattended Vehicle Each 55 Fix It Ticket -Administrative Fee Each 10Late Fee (if not paid or contested within 21 days) Each 25 2 CITY OF AVALON
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SECTION II - CODE ENFORCEMENT UNIT FY25
Noise Ordinance
Noise Violation (First Offense) Each 0
Noise Violation (Second Offense) Each 500Noise Violation (Third Offense) Each 1000 Animal Control
Animal Control Each N/AAnimal Round Up Each N/AAnimal Impound : Each 75 Control and Round Up combined as one fee beg. FY25 Animal Boarding Daily 25 Previously_bit/ed as one-time fee in FY24 Dog License - Annual
Altered Each 10
Unaltered Each 35Duplicate Tag Each 1
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SECTION III - VEHICLES UNIT FY25
Vehicle Permits
Residential Autoette Each 50Residential Vehicle Each 50 Commercial Autoette App. (Hearing)
First Hearing Each 82
Autoette Renewal Each 50
Commercial Vehicle App.(Hearing)
First Hearing Each 82
Vehicle Renewal Each 50
Non Emergent Public Service Permit Each 50
Oversized Autoette App.(Hearing)
First Hearing Each 82
Autoette Renewal Each 50
Oversized Vehicle App.(Hearing)
First Hearing Each 82
Vehicle Renewal Each 50
On Service Call Placard (Annual Permit) Each 25Interior Vehicle Each 50Duplicate Hearing Notice Each 91 Hearing Officer Appeal Each 284City Council Appeal Each 474 Daily Temporary Commercial Permit Each 36
Daily Temporary Residential Permit Each 2Monthly Temporary Residential Permit Each 36Monthly Temporary Commercial Permit Each 379 Permit Late Fee Each 30
Property Release
Vehicle Release Fee Each 200
Bicycle Release Fee Each 5
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SECTION IV - CEMETERY UNIT FY25
Single Ground Burial
Plot Each 1285
Maintenance Each 233Open/Close Grave Each 936
Vault Each 1,032
Ground Memorial Each Cost+10%(including_Processing_Fee) Marker Placement Each 214Ground Vase Each 21
Double Ground Burial
Plot-Double Deep Each 1,864
Maintenance Each 472
Vault Each 1032
Ground Memorial Cost+10% Each
(including Processing Fee) (w/ $800 Deposit)Name Scrolls for Ground Memorial Each Cost+10%(including_Processing_Fee)Date Scroll for Ground Memorial Each Cost+10% (including Processing Fee)
Marker Placement Each 214
Burial of Cremated Remains
1/2 Plot Each 642
Maintenance-LIFETIME Each 122
Open/Close Grave Each 288Ground Memorial Cost+10% Each(including Processing Fee) (w/ $800 Deposib Marker Placement Each 214
Cremated Remains in Niche Wall
Niche Each 701Placement of Remains in Niche Each 89
Small Niche Vase Each Cost
Single Niche Plaque Each 10% of Cost
(including_Processing_Fee)Double Niche Plaque Each 10% of Cost (including_Processing_Fee) Installation of Plaque Each 83
Scroll for Companion Plaque Each 10% of Cost (including_Processing_Fee) Memorial for Cremated (Scattered) Remains
Memorial Wall Reservation Each 231
Memorial Wall Plaque Each Cost+10%
(including_Processing_Fee)Installation of Plaque Each 83 Small Burial Vault Each 198
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SECTION V- FIRE UNIT FY25
*Per LA County Emergency Medical Services Agency Rate Schedule Ambulance Service (ALS) Non Emergency Each 3,110Ambulance Service (ALS) Emergency Each 3,329Ambulance Service (BLS) Non Emergency Each 2072Ambulance Service (BLS) Emergency Each 2,223 Mileage Rate Per Mile 29Oxygen Service Each 114Copy of Report Fire/Ambulance Each 44 False Alarm
1st None
2nd 473rd 186
Weed Abatement
Weed Abatement (including Processing Fee) Each [ Cost + 20% Plan Check Hoods Per Plan Check 644Sprinkler Per Plan Check 644
Alarm Per Plan Check 644
Fire Per Plan Check 319
Occupancy Calculation Per Plan Check 162
Hydrant Flow Check Per Plan Check 150
Automatic Dialer Alarm System
Signup Each 231Renewal Each 335
Hazardous Material Clean Up
Hazardous Material Clean Up Each Cost + 20% (including_Processing_Fee)Hazardous Inspections Each 159Low Each 159 Ordinary Each 159
High Each 312
Special Each 312
Reinspection Each 312
Inspection Report Submission Fee
Inspection Report Submission Fee Per Submittal 20Late Fee for Submission after 30 Days Per Submittal 10Late Fee for Submission after 60 Days Per Submittal 15Late Fee for Submission after 90 Days Per Submittal 20 6 CITY OF AVALON
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SECTION VI - HARBOR UNIT FY25
Credit Card Processing Fee Each 3.99%
Hoist Each 35
Harbor Spills (incuding Processing Fee) Each Cost + 20% Harbor Discharge Appeal Each 499
Towing Fee Each 92Waterside Application Fee Each 297Waterside Application Deposit 1st Installment Due 4/1 500
2nd Installment Due 8/1 500
Haul Out Fee 81
Storage Fee - Per Week Per week 35Mooring Service Charge (Mooring Use - Nightly Rate)Dinghy Dock Daily Free 30 and under Daily 4831 to 39’ Daily 52
40 to 49’ Daily 65
50’ to 59 Daily 8060’ to 69’ Daily 10570’ to 79’ Daily 13080 to 89’ Daily 14490’ to 99’ Daily 172 100’ or more Daily 194
Special Spring/Fall rate:
. . Pay 4 nights consecutive Spring - Palm Sunday thru June 1 5th Nights and get the next 3 free Fall - Sept 15th thru Oct 14th Special Winter rate: Ni his Pay 2 nights consecutive October 1 5th thru Palm Sunday g and getthe next 5 free Mooring Service Charge (Mooring Use 4 Hour Rate = 112 of Daily Rate) 30’ and under Each 24311039’ Each 26
40’ to 49’ Each 33
50’ to 59’ Each 4060’ to 69’ Each 5370 to 79’ Each 6580’ to 89’ Each 7290’ to 99’ Each 86 100’ormore Each 97
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SECTION VI - HARBOR UNIT FY25
Annual Lease Fees
30 Annually 1792
40 & 45’ Annually 2397
50 Annually 3,59460’ and above Annually 4,313
Annual Mooring Permit (cost/Wmonth) Annually 113
Plus maintenance, chain and taxes
Water Dock Coin Operation for Fresh Water Cost
Harbor Use Fees and Wharfage
Harbor Businesses 7% gross receiptsFishing Tournament, Per Boat 4% gross receipts (Charitable Exemption) . Per Passenger Wharfage -Cross Channel Carriers 3.00 Each Way Wharfage -Cruise Ships (100% of landed passengers) Per Passenger 5.00Wharfage - Hospital Measure H Per Passenger 2 00 (Increases to $2.00 effective April 1, 2024) Arriving Shoreboat Fee Per Passenger 7.00
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SECTION VII - COMMUNITY SERVICES FY25Sports Programs
T-BalI Each 35
Basketball (Youth) Each 35Flag Football (Youth) Each 35 Swimming Lessons (Youth) Each 8/class
Soccer (Youth) Each 35Day Camp (Weekly) Summer 2024 Each 80Day Camp (Daily) Summer 2024 Each 20Basketball (adult) Each 35Flag Football (Adult) Each 35 Volleyball (Adult) Each 35
Soccer (Adult) Each 35Recreation Registration Late Fee Each COST + 20% Festival Booth
Non-Profit Orgnization (without food preperation) Each 40Non-Profit Orgnizatton (with food preparation) Each 60 All Other Each go
Kayak and Stand Up Board Rack Rental
Six Month Each 100
Annual Each 170
Permit Applications
Street Performer Each 35
Sidewalk Vendor Each 35
Special Events -Commercial Each 100
Special Events - Not-for-profit, Government agency Each 50 Advertising (Vons Digital Sign Board)
Two-week Post Each 15Annual Post Each 75
Other Recreation Programs
Contract Recreational Programs Contracted Rate
Other Equipment Rental
Field lighting (two hour minimum) Hourly 40Chair Rental (mm. 25 chairs) Each 2 Table Rental (mm. 5 tables) Each 10
Chair and Table Refundable Deposit Each 250
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SECTION VIII - CITY FACILITY RENTALSGroup Designations for Facilty Rentals (New Tiers FY24):

Tiered rates to provide discount rates for resident and non-profit organizations.

Group 1 City of Avalon sponsored or co-sponsored event or programGroup 2. Resident private use; not-for-profit organizations; governmental agenciesGroup 3: Non-resident private use; commercial use Full Day Four (4) hours or moreHalf Day Up to four (4) hours Insurance Requirements
The City requires facility renters to obtain liability insurance naming the City of Avalon as additional insured as the property owner/lessorThe renter must obtain this on their own The City of Avalon will assist in this process by providing a step-by-step guide on how to obtaithe required insurance, which will include a list of affordable insurance agencies meeting our requirements.

Facilities Damage & Cleaning Deposit
Council Chambers 250City Hall Conference Room 250
Tremont Hall 300
Joe Machado Field 500
FY25
Use of Facilities Group I Group 2 Group 3City Hall Council Chambers Full Day 0 75 300Half Day 0 40 160
City Hall Conference Room
Full Day 0 75 300Half Day 0 40 160
City Park, Knabe Park, Kids Park
Full Day I 01 301 85
Basketball Court, Volleyball Court
Two (2) Hour Maximum I 01 301 85
Skate Park
Full Day I 01 301 85
Wrigley Stage
Full Day I 0 301 75
Beach Permit
Four (4) Hour Maximum I 01 1401 200
Street Banners
General (Six Weeks) I o 501 200
Tremont Hall
Full Day 0 150 300Half Day 0 80 160
Joe Machado Field
Full Day 0 250 350Half Day 0 140 200Resident Recreation League 0 50 50 Joe Machado Field (Courtyard Only)
Full Day 0 125 175Half Day 0 70 125
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SECTION IX- USE OF LABOR AND EQUIPMENT UNIT FY25
The rates are used by staff to create a composite rate for a specific service such as sewer lateral repair. The City charges the sameequipment rental rates that are specified in the California State Transportation Agency (Caltrans). https://dot.ca,gov/programslconstruction/equipment-rental-rates-and-labor-surcharge In cases where a piece of equipment is not in the Caltrans book, the rate specified in the User Fee Schedule will be used. Equipment is not available for rent or personal use. These charges are modified for Community Groups and are shown belowPublic Safety Firefighter/Engineer Hourly 81Harbor Patrol Officer** Hourly 78Sheriff Deputy** Hourly Cost+20% Overtime Hourly 1.5 x hourly rats
Public Works
Lead Worker Hourly 59
Maintenance Worker Ill Hourly 50
Maintenance Worker II Hourly 44Maintenance Worker I Hourly 37Other Personnel Hourly 1.5 x hourly rateOvertime Hourly 1.5 x hourly rateCall Out(2 Hour Minimum) Hourly 1.5 x hourly rate Equipment
Sidewalk Street Sweeper Machine Hourly 48
Waste Water Contracted Worker Hourly Cost+20%
Ambulance Hourly 36
Dump Truck Hourly 36Fire Engine Hourly 49Harbor Patrol Boat Hourly 36Pick-Up Truck Hourly 33Rescue Boat Hourly 49 Street Sweeper / Trash Truck Hourly 36Other Equipment Hourly 35 Sewer Cleaning & InspectionsFour (4) hour minimums required for work Vactor Truck Hourly 140
Robotic CCTV Hourly 82
Video Pipe Camera Hourly 36
City Pick Up Truck Hourly 34
Towable Pressure Washer, Jetter Hourly 32
Jetting Program - (Private Lateral Maintenance)
175
Consists of Lead,
. Maintenance 3 Scheduled Annual Service Hourly Operators (1 09/hr), Jetter (32/hr.) and Truck
(34/hr)
**Public safety costs for events that contribute more than 40% of net proceeds, but not less than $5,000, to local charities shall be waived.
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SECTION
X - AVALON TRANSIT UNIT FY25

POINT TO POINT TRANSIT
General Public Per Passenger Per Ride 2Group Passenger Rate Per Ride (Three or More Passengers) 6

DIGITAL SIGNAGE BOARDS
Directory ListingDirectory Update
Special Events Notice
Advertisements (Commercial)
CHARTER Cost + 20%
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SECTION Xl - PLANNING UNIT FY25
Public Noticing Each 283
Tentative Parcel Map Each COST + 20%Tentative Tract Map Each COST + 20% Final Tract Map
Final Tract Map Deposit Each 4740Final Tract Map - Engineer Review Each COST + 20% (including Processing Fee)Final Parcel Map Deposit Each 4,740Final Parcel Map Each COST + 20% (including Processing Fee)Final Parcel Map - Engineer Review Each COST + 20% (including Processing Fee)Lot Line Adjustment Each COST + 20% Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Condo Conversion Each 2,841
Bonus Density Each 2,841
All Others Each 1 ,8g3
Conditional Use Permit (Transient Rental) Each 3,760 (CUP/$1822, CDP/$1 156 Public Notice/$272, CEQA/$510) Home Occupancy Review Each 191
Variance
Less than 25% Each 627
Greater than 25% Each 1254Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Each 1,201 Zone
Zone Change Each 4,733Zone Change+ Local Coastal Permit (LCP) Each 9,464Zoning Confirmation letter Each 295 Sign
Temporary Sign Permit Each 89
Business Corner Sign Permit Each 340
Sign Permit Each 295Sign Variance Each 473
Fees for Additional Processing Needed:

General Plan Amendment Each 2,368General Plan Deposit Each 13,544General Plan Consultant Preparation Each COST+20% (including Processing Fee)General Plan City Attorney Review Each COST+20% (including Processing Fee) Appeal to Planning Commission
Appeal to Planning Commission Fee Each 947
Development Agreement
Development Agreement Deposit I Each I 13,544Development Agreement Attorney Review I I Each COST+20% (including Processing Fee) I 13 CITY OF AVALON
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SECTION XI - PLANNING (CONTINUED) UNIT FY25CEQA
Categorical Exemption Each 530Mitigation Negative Declaration Each 944 Declaration Deposit Each 3,385
Consultant Preparation (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20% Attorney Review (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20%Attorney Preparing/Filing (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20% Mitigation Monitoring (including Processing Fee) Each HOURLY COST+20% EIR
EIR Deposit Each 13,157
Consultant (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20%
Attorney Review (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20%Attorney Preparing/Filing (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20%Attorney Review/Approval - CC&Rs Each COST÷20% (including Processing Fee) Other Permits
Extension-6 Month Each 184
Compliance Certificate Each 434
Administrative Permit Each 468Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit Each 468 Preliminary Review Fee Each 310
Temporary Use Permit (NEW- FY21) Each 390
Site Plan <25% of building Each 1,254Site Plan > 25% Each 2,508 Building Permits
Issuance Fee Each 46
Valuation $0 to $700 Each 61Valuation $700 to $25,000 Each 92 Pius for each additional $1,000 or frachon above $1,000 Each 25 Valuation $25,001 to $50,000 Each 667
Pies: for each additionai $1,000 or fraction above $25,000 Each 19 Valuation $50,001 to $100,000 Each 1133
Pius: for each additionai $1,000 or fraction above $50,000 Each 14 Valuation $100,001 to $250,000 Each 1,821
Pius: for each additionai $1,000 or fraction above $100,000 Each 7 Valuation $250,001 to $500,000 Each 2,794
Pius: for each additionai $1,000 or fraction above $250,000 Each 7 Valuation $500,001 and over Each 4,247
Plus, for each additional $1,000 or fraction above $500,000 Each 6 Work within Archeological Sensitive Areas (ASA) - See Archeological Monitoring Fees (Page 13) Based on construction
Strong Motion Instrumentation & Seismic Mapping (SMIP) Fee valuation + 5%Collected on behalf of the Dept. of Conservation Administration Fee to City
Based on construction
California Building Standards & Commission (CBSC) Fee valuation + 10% Collected on behalf of Calif. Building Standards Commission Administration Fee to City
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SECTION XI - PLANNING (CONTINUED) UNIT FY25
Green Building Code/Plan Check Fees Included in regular plan check.

Instrumentation Program Surcharge
Residential Each 10%
Other Each 20%Minimum Each 5%
Energy Conservation Surcharge Each 10%Disabled Access Surcharge Each 5% . . . . . 1 5 X Building Permit Combined Bldg/Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical (md. Pools) Each Fee Plan Check 16

1.5 X Building Permit Plan Check Each Fee
Standard Plans Each 114Minimum Each 214
Duplicate plan (percentage of plan check fee) Each 70%Extension Fee (percentage of plan check fee) Each 25% Grading Permit Fees
Issuance Fee Each 48
1--SO cubic yards Each 229
51 --1000 cubic yards Each 341
1,001--10,000 cubic yards Each 1,358
for each additional 100 cu.yds. or fraction above 1,000 Each 96 10,001--100,000 cubic yards Each 224
for each additional 100 cu.yds. orfracbon above 10,000 Each 61 101,000 or more Each 7,783
for each additional 100 cu.yds. or fraction above 100,000 Each 153 See Archeological Mon/foring Fees for work within Archeological Sensitive Areas (ASA) Grading Plan Check Fees
Grading Plan Check (including Processing Fee) Each COST÷20% Deposit 1,951
Landscape Permit Fees
2,500--7,S0O square feet Each 269
7,501--15,000 square feet Each 401
15000--30,000 square feet Each 805
30,001 square feet to 1 acre Each 983
Landscape Plan Check Fee
Landscape Plan Check (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20%Deposit 1,301 15 CITY OF AVALON
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SECTION XI - PLANNING (CONTINUED) UNIT FY25
Additional FeesWork Commencing before Permit Issuance Per CRC 109.4 Each 2x Permit Fee Minimum Fee for violation Each Mm. $100
Issuance for items below Each 48
Miscellaneous site inspection Each 596Occupancy Inspection (Change of Use)Residential Each 311Otherless than 5,000 square feet Each 7615,001--10,000 square feet Each 916 10,001--100,000 square feet Each 1,525
above 100,001 square feet Each 2,310
Substandard Notice Correction Inspection Each 539
Demolition Permit Fee Each 232Demolition Inspection-Asbestos/Lead Each 345 Group A, Division 4 Structures Each 311
Amusement Park Inspections
First structure Each 232Each additional structure Each 37 Building Relocationup to 2,500 square feet Each 6162,501 square feet and above Each 1,232 Trailer Coach Inspections Each 229
Inspection Outside Business Hours, per hour Each 139
Other inspection, per hour Each 139
Barriers for Pools Each 131Permit Copy Each 3Public Record Research (per hour) Each 44 Concept Review Approval Each 183Concrete! Material Testing (NEW FY21) Each Cost + 20%Geotechnical Site Review Engineering geology report Each 596
Geotechnical engineering report Each 596Combination Report Each 833 Review to determine need for report Each 596
Coastal engineering reports Each 547
Parking occupant load calculation Each 154Reproduction of microfilmed plans Each 48 Assignment of house numbers Each 76
Hourly Rate to review changes Each 154Hourly Rate to review additional changes Each 154 Certificate of OccupancyCertificate of Occupancy Issuance Each 143 Temp. Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) (90 Days) Each 215TCO Extension (30 days) Each 143 Processing 45-day notice Each 624Processing Notice of Violation Each 1,033Notice of Compliance (Rescission of Notice of Violation) Each 426Noncompliance Fee Each 286 16 CITY OF AVALON
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SECTION Xl - PLANNING (CONTINUED) UNIT FY25
Noncompliance Fee
R-3 occupancies Each 146
All other occupancies Each 291
Board of Appeals fee Each 620
Alternate material fee Each 316Additional hourly rate Per hour 157 Electrical Permit
Issuance Fee Each 48
Services, Switchboards
Solar Systems Each 450
Investigation Fee -Work without Permit
R-3 occupancies Each 243
All other occupancies Each 486
Noncompliance Fee
One and two unit buildings Each 146
For other occupancies Each 291
Saltwater ConnectionlDisconnection Fees
Connection Each 146
Disconnection Each 48
Sewer Connection Fees
Residential Per dwelling unit 1,135Public Shower Per shower 380Hotels Per room 567 Take-Out Restaurant Each 1,702
Churches Each 2,272
Bar/Restaurant (less than 100 seats) Each 3,405Bar/Restaurant (more than 100 seats) Each 5,106 See Section V. Fire for fire-related plan check fees
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SECTION XII - PUBLIC WORKS UNIT FY25
Spilled Load (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20%
Nuisance Abatement (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20% Street Sweeping (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20% Landslide Clean-up (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20% Pot Hole Repair (including Processing Fee) Each COSTi-20% Waste Water Treatment Facility Dump Fee (minimum) Each COST Per Gallon (after 600-gallon minimum fee) Gallon 1
Public Works Permits
Excavation Permit Each 284Excavation Deposit (mm $50) - Issuance Fee SQUARE FT 47Excavation Administration Surcharge (non-refundable) Per Deposit 20% of Deposit Excavation Penalty (including Processing Fee) Each COST+20%Encroachment Permit Application Each 284 Obstruction Permit (Daily) Each 92Obstruction Permit (Monthly) Each 284 Curb Cut Application Each 284
Abandond Vehicle -full cost apprx $1,000/vehicle Each COST Archeological Monitoring Fees - Work within Archeological Sensitive Areas (ASA) Issuance Fee Each 48Excavation Permit: Each 284
Deposit Deposit 4553
Archeological Monitoring Services (inc. Processing Fee) Each COST÷20% Deposit for 10 or more Anticipated Excavations a Year Deposit 9,106(May or may not be in an ASA) - 18

CITY OF AVALON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: October 22, 2024 AGENDA ITEM:

ORIGINATING DEP: Planning and Building CITY MANAGER: t.t(i1&.

PREPARED BY: Kelly Ribuffo, Consultant Planner
Scott Shapses, Deputy City Attorney, BBK
SUBJECT: Appeal of Planning Commission Action No. 24-08 of PC#2842 Approving a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Variance and Coastal Development Permit at 301 Beacon Street
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): 1. Open the Public Hearing. 2. Receive Public Comment. 3.

Close the Public Hearing. 4. Consider the appeal and determine to either: a) Affirm the action of the Planning Commission; b) Require a transcript or recording of the testimony, and all other evidence upon which the Planning Commission made its decision, and after receiving suchevidence take such action as, in its opinion, is indicated by such evidence alone; C) Refer the matter back to the Planning Commission, with or without instructions for further proceedings; or d) Set the matter for hearing before itself, considered de novo. (Avalon Municipal Code (AMC) Section 9-8.601)
REPORT SUMMARY: On August 28, 2024, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed publichearing to consider PC#2842, a request for a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Coastal Development Permit to allow demolition of a vacant three-story apartment building and construction of a new four-story hotel with employee housing at 301 Beacon Street (the “Project”). The property is located in the Special Commercial (SC) zone. The applicant,Michael Flynn, represented the Project at the public hearing. The Planning Commission staffreport and meeting minutes are included as Attachments 1 and 2 of this report.

Variances were requested because the proposed Project does not comply with development standards set forth in Avalon Municipal Code (AMC) Section 9-6.304.d as follows:
• Allow building height of 28 feet to 44 feet, with an additional 10 feet for the elevator building and kitchen/restroom/mechanical roof structure, where 28 feet is allowed. • Allow 97% lot coverage, where a maximum of 80% is allowed.• Allow 383% floor area, where a maximum of 140% is allowed.

In the opinion of staff, the findings of fact to support the variances could be made, as there are special circumstances related to lot topography that would otherwise deprive the property of thedevelopment potential of other flat lots within the same zone, and the variances do not constitute granting of special privileges and similar variances have previously been granted for the same use on similarly sloped lots within the same zone.

After consideration of the findings in the staff report, applicant presentation, and public comment, the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to adopt Resolution No. PC 24-08 and approve the project with findings and conditions as recommended by staff, with the following additional conditions of approval (Attachment 3):
• The site plan and architectural plans shall be modified to provide a minimum rear setback of 14 feet between the building and the shared property line with 310 Metropole Avenue to the south of the project site.
• All utilities serving the project site shall be undergrounded on the property.• A minimum of one hotel staff member shall be present on the roof deck at all times when food and beverages are being served at the roof top bar/service area. • The applicant/developer shall provide a freshwater fire hydrant on the property. • The applicant/developer shall coordinate with the Public Works Department to determine the location of, and shall be responsible for the construction of, a crosswalk as part of the public right-of-way improvements required to serve the Project.

On September 9, 2024, Diana Conover, owner of 310 Metropole Avenue, and Robert and LaurieGlaser, owners of 314 Metropole Avenue, filed a timely appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision, requesting that the City Council review the Planning Commission’s approval of the Project. The appeal application details concerns regarding the granting of the height variance, potential impact of views from adjacent properties on Metropole Avenue to the coast and surrounding hillsides, potential for increased traffic and noise in the area due to the planned rooftop bar and restaurant, and the amount of parking provided on the Project site relative to parking demand of the area. The complete appeal application is included asAttachment4, which provides the appellant’s written factual and legal claims regarding the proposed Project. Below are the assertions made by appellant Conover and are followed by staff response.

First Assertion — Special Variances
“The proposed development deviates significantly from the allowable Development Standards in the SC Zone, particularly in terms of height limitations, lot coverage, and floor area. For instance, the Development Standards in the SC Zone allow a height limit of 28 feet, while the development proposes a height of 28 to 44 feet to the top of the parapet, with an additional 10 feet for a rooftop elevator kitchen/restroom enclosure. This proposal adds 16 to 26 feet over the allowable height limit, which greatly affects the views and enjoyment of neighboring properties.” Staff Response:

Staff observes that, of the three variances from the development standards that the PlanningCommission approved, only the variance for building height appears to be challenged theappellant. The approved variances as to lot coverage and floor area have not been disputed by the appellant, the appellant only indicates that there is deviation from development standards,the purpose of a variance. Accordingly, while it does not appear that the variances as to lot coverage and floor area are at issue, this section discusses the basis for issuance of those variances as well.

Variances from development standards may be permitted when the findings in AMC Chapter 9-

8.405 are made, and Resolution No. PC 24-08 included all variance findings required by the code. While there is deviation from the development standards in the SC Zone, a variance is the legal mechanism to allow such deviations “when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification.” (AMC Section 9-8.405) (emphasis added) The proposed Project is on a lot with sloped topography, which differs from the topography ofother similarly situated lots. Most lots in the Special Commercial (SC) zone are located in the area commonly known as the “Flats.” Those lots typically have a flat topography that lends itself to the maximum building height in the SC zone, 28 feet. Under the AMC, building height means the vertical distance from the lot’s natural surface to the highest point of the building.” (AMC Section 9-608) (emphasis added) In other areas of the City, which have steep hillsides, it was recognized that appropriate adjustments to maximum building height would need to be made in order to account for the differences in slope on those lots. Strict application of the zoningstandards in the SC zone for this property, which has an unusually sloped lot for the area, would mean that the buildable area of the lot would be substantially less than that of a flat lot. This would deprive the property of the same development potential as compared to other properties within the same zone. Additionally, staff also notes that this property has sat vacant for decades.

Its vacancy provides some circumstantial evidence that the development potential of the lot may have been, in part, one reason that the property had not been developed sooner.

Moreover, by way of comparison, other properties with hotels on sloped lots within the immediate vicinity of the Project have been approved with variances as to height, floor area, and lotcoverage for the zone. Records approving these projects did so on the basis of the topography of the lots, recognizing that exceeding the permitted development standards was further supported by the fact that those properties fit within the context of the existing development and topography of the surrounding area.

Staff therefore reiterates its conclusion in the Planning Commission staff report that the proposed variances conform with the required municipal code variance findings given the specialtopography of the lots, and because no special privileges will be granted to the applicant that differ from those previously granted for the same use on similarly sloped lots within the samezone. The appeal on the ground that the height variance was inappropriate should be denied.

Second Assertion — Impact on Views
“The proposed development threatens to obstruct and eliminate the mountain and coastline views from 314 Metropole Ave., 310 Metropole Ave., and neighboring properties. This would not only diminish the enjoyment of these scenic vistas but also significantly decrease the rental and property values. The impact on the residents of 310 and 314 Metropole Aye, who include severallocal families working on the island, is particularly concerning. They have invested in their homes and their views, and the proposed development undermines their hard-earned right to enjoy theirsurroundings.” Staff Response:

The Planning Commission may consider impacts to views as part of its decision to approve PC2842, however, it is not the sole basis under the AMC on a decision whether or not to grant an application, Impacts to views was considered by the Planning Commission. The second required finding for the Conditional Use Permit, under AMC Section 9-8.404(a)(2), discusses that the applicant intentionally placed the accessory restaurant/mechanical building on the rooftop in a location that was intended to minimize potential impacts to views of adjacent buildings to the harbor. In the fourth required finding for the Variance, under AMC Section 9-

8.405, it is discussed that the Project is located over 800 feet from the mean high tide line of Avalon Bay and that the site is not adjacent to and does not provide direct or indirect visual or physical access to, the shoreline of Avalon Bay, coastal hillsides or bluffs, or other significant viewsheds identified in the Avalon Local Coastal Plan. This consideration was taken intoaccount by the Planning Commission when it approved the height. Similarly, in the first findings for the Coastal Development Permit, it was observed that the Project complies with Section 30250 of the Coastal Act because the Project is located within the urban center of Avalon, on a developed parcel surrounded by other commercial, institutional, and residential uses, and is not located in a position that impedes a designated coastal viewshed on the Avalon Local CoastalPlan. While the Planning Commission may consider “adverse effects on neighboring property,” impacts on property values of adjacent properties is not a factor that the Planning Commission considers when deciding on the entitlements requested under PC2842. Instead, the Planning Commission should find that it is possible to “prevent adverse effects on neighboring property,” and found the applicant was able to prevent such effects for the reasons specified in the Planning Commission staff report, resolution, and for the reasons expressed above.

Thus, the Planning Commission fully considered impacts on views when approving PC2842 and the City Council should reject impacts on views as a basis for granting the appeal.

Third Assertion — Increased Noise and Traffic
“The proposed development is likely to increase noise levels and traffic congestion in the area.

Construction activities will inevitably generate significant noise, disrupting the tranquility of the neighborhood. Additionally, the design of the development includes a rooftop bar and restaurant area that will contribute to increased noise levels from gatherings and other activities, further disturbing the peaceful environment of the neighborhood. Once completed, the newdevelopment will attract additional traffic, further straining the already limited roadways andexacerbating the current traffic issues. This increase in noise and traffic will negatively impact the quality of life for nearby residents and diminish the overall appeal of the area.” Staff Response:

The Planning Commission considered noise impacts and traffic congestion as part of its approval of PC2842. In the second finding for the approval of the Site Plan Review, under AMC Section9-8.203(b), the findings discuss that the rooftop bar and restaurant area will be open from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM daily. The applicant would be required to apply for a Special Event Permit if conducting activities or uses different from ordinary food service operations. The applicant isalso required to comply with all applicable requirements of the Noise Ordinance for Noise District3 under AMC Section 5-1 3.08. In the second finding of approval for the Conditional Use Permit, under AMC Section 9-8.404(a)(2), the Planning Commission considered that there would not be an adverse impact to noise due to the need for compliance with the Noise Ordinance.

Additionally, technical studies were prepared to analyze potential impacts of the proposed Project on traffic, noise, and air quality. The studies concluded that the project would not generate a significant number of new vehicle trips, increase ambient noise levels by more than2 decibels, or generate construction or operations related to emissions beyond thresholds set by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Further, Condition 6 of the Conditions of Approval requires that the operation of the hotel comply with AMC Chapter 9-13 Noise and states that the operator shall not use or operate or cause to be used or operated outdoors any sound amplifying equipment, among other similar listed prohibited activities, that would make sound plainly audible from the real property line unless permitted with a Special Use Permit.

Construction between the hours of 7:00 pm and 8:00 am is disallowed by Condition 7 of the Conditions of Approval. The Planning Commission staff report also discusses that the roof deck is surrounded by a glass railing along the parapet wall, and the rooftop kitchen and mechanical equipment building is placed to provide separation between the roof deck and adjacent residential uses to the east and south. The Noise Impact Analysis prepared for the Project was attached to the Planning Commission staff report as Appendix B of Attachment 6. Even atmaximum capacity of 100 estimated persons, and with mechanical equipment operating, the analysis concluded noise levels would be increased by no more than 2 decibels beyond ambient noise levels, an increase that is imperceptible to ordinary persons.

Impacts to traffic were similarly addressed in the Planning Commission staff report. The operator will provide a commercial autoette to transport those arriving from the docks to the hotel. The applicant has been required to provide a designated parking space for the commercial autoette,as well as an adjacent loading zone. This will significantly mitigate impacts from commercial vehicles, preventing the blocking of traffic along Metropole Avenue. This same requirement imposed on the applicant was considered in both findings three and four for the Conditional Use Permit, under AMC Section 9-8.404, where it was found and determined that the site will be adequate in size and shape to accommodate parking and loading facilities to properly integrate into the neighborhood. Specifically, the operation of the business would not interfere with circulation at the corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street because the applicant will provide designated parking for the commercial autoette, as well as adjacent loading and drop off zones. Further, the primary use of the property will be transitory housing, where guests will predominantly be dropped off by rideshare vehicles or other transport vehicles, minimizing anincreased to vehicles operated on the island relative to residential uses. The second finding for approval of the Site Plan Review, under AMC Section 9-8.203, similarly finds that the designatedparking and loading areas and use of the site for transitory stays will sufficiently mitigate trafficimpacts sufficiently to avoid traffic congestion and preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare and prevent adverse effects on neighboring property. The technical study referenced and incorporated into the Planning Commission staff report as Appendix B of Attachment 6analyzed traffic impacts and concluded that there would not be significant effects to traffic from the Project.

Thus, the Planning Commission fully considered impacts on noise and traffic when approving PC2842.

The possibility that four additional autoettes may be parked on the street, if applied for by the resident employees, will be considered in the subsequent staff response to concerns regarding parking.Fourth Assertion — Lack of Parking
“The development plans indicate insufficient on-site parking for an area that is already struggling with parking shortages. This could exacerbate the existing parking issues for residents and visitors alike, further straining the community’s resources.” Staff Response:

Parking was devoted its own entire section in the Planning Commission staff report. It is found, as above, that the applicant will provide an on-site autoette and designated parking space for that autoette that will act as a ride sharing vehicle, limiting significantly parking impacts. The autoette will be parked in a covered parking space at the southwest corner of the building, where that autoette will have ready access to Metropole Avenue. The hotel operator will use an existing stiped loading zone on Metropole for commercial deliveries, and a new 3-minute loading zone will be added at the entrance of the hotel. That loading period will allow for rapid circulation oftraffic at the entrance, preventing overflow impacts to adjacent roadways. That loading zone will also act as a stop for the Avalon COAST transit system, encouraging the use of public transit thereby minimizing the number of vehicles that would be required to park on the adjacent streets.

It is possible, that four employee housing units could qualify for residential autoette permits, if the nine-month residency requirement in the code is satisfied. However, this number of added permits is insignificant to the total number of autoette permits issued for the area and will not produce a significant impact where there is sufficient parking available for an additional four added permits. The fact that most parking will be done for limited periods, only to drop-off visitors to the hotel, and planned operation of a commercial autoette for drop-offs, demonstrates thatthere will be minimal aggregate impacts to parking. Those features of the project were considered in finding three and four of the Conditional Use Permit, under AMC Section 9-8.404(a)(3)(4), noting that the use of the commercial autoette and adjacent loading and drop-off zones would minimize parking impacts. Similarly, finding two of the Site Plan Review, under AMC Section 9-8.203(b) observed that parking impacts would be significantly curtailed by the use of the designated parking for the commercial autoette in combination with the mitigation provided by the adjacent loading and drop-off zones.

Thus, the Planning Commission fully considered impacts on parking when approving PC2842.

Fifth Assertion — Review of Commission Decisions
“The Planning Commission agreed to changes to the application at the meeting but did not require Mr. Flynn to provide updated plans for further review. We believe this is a seriousmisstep, as it prevents a thorough understanding of how these changes will impact the project.Mr. Flynn offered several hypothetical scenarios regarding the potential impacts of these changes but did not provide any concrete details. Kelly specifically advised that adding updatedplans as a condition would be prudent, but her advice was disregarded.

Additionally, Mr. Flynn categorically denied planning to include a bar and restaurant open to the public, with a 100-person capacity and operating hours from 7AM to 10 PM. He asserted that the space would be for hotel guests to gather and relax. If this is indeed his intention, thenthe “bar and restaurant” terminology currently in the application should be removed to avoid any confusion about what will actually be allowed on the deck.”Staff Response:

Applications are commonly approved with added conditions or modifications to the original project design, and those modifications are subject to review and approval by staff. It is not the Planning Commissions role to approve the plans submitted by an applicant, instead, that is the role of the Planning and Building Department. Mr. Flynn has provided revised conceptual plans for staff review, included as Attachment 5 of this report. As reviewed, the conceptual plans comply with the intent and guidance of the Planning Commission when it approved the Project.

The project plans are still being refined, and Planning and Building Department staff will continue to work with Mr. Flynn once he submits for plan check to ensure the plans comply with all conditions of approval of the granted entitlements prior to issuance of construction permits..

It is inaccurate to say that the applicant does not intend on opening the rooftop to public use.

Instead, the applicant indicated in the hearing, that if desirable, he would be willing to agree to a condition limiting the use of the rooftop bar and restaurant to hotel guests. Such a condition of approval was not ultimately approved. So, the applicant still intends that the rooftop bar and restaurant be accessible to the general public, eliminating any confusion about what would be allowed on the deck. The City Council can add such a condition if it refers the matter back to the Planning Commission with such recommendation or if the City Council chooses to set the matter for a hearing before itself to hear and decide the case de novo.

Thus, the issues raised as to changes in the application were reviewed properly by the Planningand Building Department and the terminology used to refer to the use at the rooftop deck would not be a basis to deny PC2842.Pursuant to AMC Section 9-8.601 .B, upon receiving notice of an appeal, the City Council may take any of the following actions:
• Affirm the action of the Planning Commission; or
• Require a transcript or recording of the testimony, and all other evidence upon which the Commission made its decision, and after receiving such evidence take such action as, in its opinion, is indicated by such evidence alone; or
• Refer the matter back to the Planning Commission, with or without instructions for further proceedings; or
• Set the matter for hearing before itself. At such hearing, the City Council shall hear and decide the case de novo, meaning that it will review the case as to all factual and legal matters addressed in the record and without deference to the Planning Commission’s decision or findings when approving the Project.

Staff supports the Planning Commission’s approval of the Project as presented at the August 28, 2024 public hearing, as discussed above.

FISCAL IMPACTS: Any expenses incurred by the City in the preparation of the appeal arereimbursable by the applicant.

CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: The entitlementapplication will not be resolved until a final decision is made by City Council or the PlanningCommission.

FOLLOW UP ACTION: Implement City Council direction.

ADVERTISING, NOTICE AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Pursuant to the Brown Act.ATTACHMENTS:

1. Planning Commission Staff Report and Attachments dated August 28, 2024

2. August 28, 2024 Planning Commission Draft Minutes3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-08

4. Appeal Application No. 24-02

5. Revised Conceptual Project Plans dated 10/20/2024
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1 AVALON PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT – PC# 2842
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Item No. – Public Hearing
A Public Hearing considering a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan, and Coastal Development Permit to allow the demolition of a vacant three-story apartment building and construction of a new four-story hotel with employee housing in the Special Commercial (SC) zone. The Proposed Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects). The Project Site is located within the non-appealable area of the Coastal Zone.

Applicant: Hamilton Pacific LLC
Owner: The Cameron Family Limited Partnership, Roger and Kathleen Wesley Living Trust dated November 21, 2019, and Suzanne T.

Coe
Files: CUP, VAR, SPR, CDP
Location of Project: 301 Beacon Street
APN: 7480-031-040
PC #: 2842
File Date: 4/24/2023
General Plan: Special Commercial (SC)
Zone: Special Commercial (SC)

BACKGROUND
Application File: CUP, VAR, SPR, CDP
Submitted by: Kelly Ribuffo, Contract Planner
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2 Project Vicinity
General Plan Zoning Current Use
On-Site Special Commercial
(SC)
Special Commercial
(SC)
Vacant apartment building
North Commercial (C) Commercial (C) Avalon Community Church South Special Commercial
(SC)
Special Commercial
(SC)
Multi-family residential
East Special Commercial
(SC)
Special Commercial
(SC)
Vacant residential duplex and
Beacon Hill Senior Apartments
West Special Commercial
(SC)
Special Commercial
(SC)
Hotel St. Lauren
Existing Site:

The project site is located on a regularly shaped parcel at 301 Beacon Street. The parcel is situated on the southeast corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street. Metropole Avenue slopes steeply southeasterly to northeasterly from Tremont Street (south) toward Beacon Street (north). Beacon Street slopes northwesterly from Calle Del Sol (northwest) to southeasterly (Sumner Avenue). 65059.00002\42583158.2
3 The project site is currently developed with a three-story, ten-unit apartment building constructed in 1923, designed in a vernacular style with elements of Mediterranean Revival. It was constructed with some units existing below the street grade, which allows the roofline to remain flat, similar to the neighboring buildings along Metropole Avenue which also have units below street grade due to the street’s steep slope. Therefore, the above-ground elevation of the building is shorter along the rear of the building at Metropole Avenue than it is along the frontage at Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street. There is one Pepper tree at the rear of the building, and no other vegetation on the property.

The existing building housed short-term and seasonal visitors after its construction in 1923 and was also occupied by members of the Cameron family between approximately 1930 and 2000.

However, it has been vacant since approximately 2000 and has fallen into a state of disrepair. The building does not meet current building code standards and significant termite damage is present.

Existing Area Context:

All abutting properties are in the Special Commercial zone and represent a mix of commercial, institutional, and residential uses. Surrounding uses include the Avalon Community Church (236 Metropole Avenue) to the north, a vacant residential duplex (305 Beacon Street) and the Beacon Hill Senior Apartments (309 Beacon Street) to the east, multi-family housing to the south (310 Metropole Avenue), and the Hotel St. Lauren (231 Beacon Street) to the west.

Entitlement and Permit History:

There is no known entitlement history for the project site. The existing apartment building was constructed in 1923, prior to the requirement for a conditional use for residential structures in the SC zone.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant, Hamilton Pacific, LLC, Inc proposes to demolish the existing vacant apartment building and construct a new four-story hotel with employee housing. The building will include 37 standard hotel rooms, four employee studio units, and a rooftop deck with an elevator and a bathroom and outdoor prep kitchen accessory structures that extends approximately 12 feet above the parapet.

Hotel rooms will be offered for rent on a daily basis, consistent with standard hotel operations.

The rooftop bar and restaurant will be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily and accessible to guests and the public. The applicant shall return to the Planning Commission at a future date for approval of a specific Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License.

Additional information regarding the operation of the proposed business, including a site plan, are included in Attachments 2, 3 and 4 of this report.
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4 Construction Phasing:

The site will be developed over two phases based on the Southern California Edison (SCE) water allotments for the property. At the time of this report, the proposed project has a water allotment granted for an equivalent of 10 bedrooms/units. The applicant has been placed on the waitlist for Phase II of the project, which is approximately an additional 34 bedrooms/units. The schedule for SCE to release the additional water allocation is unknown at this time.

Phase 1
• Demolition of the existing apartment building, final grading, and installation of utility connections.
• Build the hotel infrastructure, exterior/architectural, install elevator to all four floors with rooftop access, and install all mechanical to fully support first phase. • Develop first floor interior which will consist of the lobby, seven hotel rooms, one managers apartment, and an outdoor patio (8 water units). All hotel rooms will be double occupancy in accordance with the SCE water allotment standards. • Develop second floor interior with one hotel room and one housekeeper suite (2 water units).

Safety and security measures will be built in as part of Phase 1 to protect the development until Phase 2 construction. During Phase 1, the second-floor hotel rooms that will be fully built out will be closest to the elevator for convenience. The hallway and doors to the unfinished rooms will be completed but secured with locks. It is anticipated that the remaining rooms on the second floor will be completed to rough framing, rough plumbing, rough electrical, and functional fire sprinklers only. The elevator will be fully functional from the lobby, second floor and roof. The elevator will be programmed such that only those with a special access key, generally held by the on-site manager and the applicant’s construction superintendent, will be able to access the unfinished floors three and four. Floors three and four will be developed with structural and safety components only such as, rough framing, rough electrical, rough mechanical, rough plumbing, fully-operable fire sprinklers, and stair access with a locked door for each unfinished floor.

Additionally, until such time as the laundry facilities are completed on floors three and four, all laundry services will be contracted.

Phase 2
• Finish interior buildout of nine hotel rooms on the second floor (9 water units). • Finish interior buildout of ten hotel rooms, one housekeeper apartment, one laundry room on the third floor (11 water units).
• Finish interior development 10 hotel rooms, one housekeeper apartment, one laundry room on the fourth floor (11 water units).
• Convert three rooms to four-person occupancy rooms on the first floor. These rooms are planned for exclusive use by applicant’s construction crew during the weekdays, and general hotel rooms for the weekend. (3 water units – where double occupancy per room counts for one water credit).
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5 • Install rooftop deck with operable bathrooms and cooking area, additional rooftop mechanical to support second phase (unknown number of water credits to be obtained).

Development Standards:

The proposed project must comply with development standards set forth in Avalon Municipal Code (AMC) Section 9-6.304 for the SC zoning district as follows:

Table 1: Development Standards – Special Commercial (SC) Zone Required Existing* Proposed
Lot Area 2,000 sq. ft 3,225 sq. ft No change
Lot Width 50 ft 35 ft No change
Lot Coverage 80% gross lot area ~80% gross lot area 97% gross lot area Floor Area 140% gross lot area 176% gross lot area
(5,882 sq. ft)
383% gross lot area
(12,762 sq. ft)
Front Setback 0 ft 0 ft 0 ft
Side Setback
(west)
0 ft 0 ft 0 ft
Side Setback
(east)
0 ft 0 ft 0 ft
Rear Setback 3 ft 0 ft 3 ft to building wall, 0 ft
to stairway **
Height 28 ft ~22 ft to top of
parapet as measured
at southwest corner
of the site, w/
additional 12 ft to
the top of the roof
access building
28 to 44 ft to top of
parapet, w/ additional
10 ft for rooftop
elevator and
kitchen/restroom
enclosure
Parking (Autoette) PC Determination None 1 accessible space Trash Storage Provide on-site in
enclosed area
None Provide on-site in
enclosed area
* Property was developed prior to establishment of the SC zone. Existing developments are presumed to be legally nonconforming for the purpose of this analysis.
** Stairway encroachment into rear setback is permitted per AMC Section 9-7.404.b.6 with no variance.

In addition to the development standards for the zone, the project must also comply with standards for hotel room size per AMC Section 9-7.901, Hotel Density.

Table 2: Development Standards – Hotel Room Size
Required Proposed
Hotel Room Size 190 sq. ft 194 - 230 sq. ft
Bathroom Size* >/= 35 sq. ft 44 – 60 sq. ft
* Must include a sink, toilet, and shower stall.
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6 Figure 1. Building Height Measurements

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Issue 1: Variances from Development Standards
The applicant is requesting multiple variances from the development standards for the SC zone, as follows:
• Allow building height of 28 feet to 44 feet, with an additional 10 feet for the elevator building and kitchen/restroom/mechanical roof structure, where 28 feet is allowed. • Allow 97% lot coverage, where a maximum of 80% is allowed. • Allow 383% floor area, where a maximum of 140% is allowed.

Per AMC Chapter 9-8.405, variances from development standards may be permitted by the Planning Commission where the special circumstances may deprive a property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification, the property is not granted special privileges beyond those available to similar properties, does not permit a use that is otherwise not allowed, and complies with the Avalon Local Coastal Program.

Though the property is of regular size, the sloped topography of the lot is unusual compared to the majority of other properties within the SC zone. The majority of lots within the Special Commercial zone, and commercial zoning districts in general, are located within the “Flats”. As a result, the development standards have been written to apply to lots with flat topography. For instance, the maximum building height in the SC zone is 28 feet. The municipal code definition for building height is “…the vertical distance from the lot's natural surface to the highest point of 65059.00002\42583158.2
7 the building.” (AMC Section 9-3.608). Other zones in the city, particularly the residential zones, have additional detailed standards for measurement of building height (low slope, hillside, steep hillside) that account for the topography present within the zone to allow for equitable development of all lots. However, in the case of a sloped lot in the SC zone strict application of the definition of building height would mean that the actual buildable area of the lot would be substantially less on a sloped lot than a flat lot, which would deprive the property of the same development potential compared to other properties within the same zone.

The requested variances are consistent with approved development of other properties with hotels on sloped lots within the immediate vicinity of the project. The Hotel St. Lauren (231 Beacon Street) and Casa Maraquita (229 Metropole Avenue) are hotel projects also developed in the SC zone under the same development standards which exceed development standards, including height, floor area, and lot coverage standards for the zone. According to the permitting records for these projects, approval was granted because of the topography of the lots, and with acknowledgement that while the hotels were larger than permitted by the development standards for the zone, they fit within the context of the existing development and topography in the surrounding area.

Therefore, it is the opinion of staff that the proposed variances may be granted in conformance with the findings of the municipal code, as there are special circumstances related to lot topography that would otherwise deprive the property of the development potential of other flat lots within the same zone, and the variances do not constitute granting of special privileges and similar variances have previously been granted for the same use on similarly sloped lots within the same zone.

Issue 2: Employee Housing
AMC Section 9-11.104.d requires that any new commercial development shall provide rental housing for at least 50% of the peak season employees. The applicant has estimated that four fulltime employees will be employed by the business with the completion of both phases of the project.

The proposed project shall provide housing for four employees, consisting of one manager suite and three housekeeper studio units on-site, which exceeds the housing requirements of the municipal code.

There is no standard unit size requirement for employee housing units. However, all rentals must be for the period of not less than six months to provide for housing stability for employees. Rents for such accommodations may be established by the hotel operator with City approval.

The proposed project is subject to audit by the City following the first peak season after commercial operations have commenced to ensure that a sufficient amount of employee housing has been provided to accommodate at least 50% of peak season employees. The City reserves the right to modify the new commercial development's rental space requirements in line with municipal code requirements if the estimation in this application is deficient. 65059.00002\42583158.2
8 Issue 3: Parking
The applicant proposes to provide on-site autoette parking space for the project. This space is to be designated for parking of a commercial autoette to service the hotel. The vehicle will be parked in a covered parking space at the southwest corner of the building, with access to Metropole Avenue. An existing striped loading zone on Metropole Avenue will be maintained to facilitate commercial deliveries, and a new 3-minute loading zone is proposed to be added at the entrance of the hotel on Beacon Street, as shown on the site plan in Attachment 3. The Beacon Street loading zone may also serve as a designated stop for the Avalon COAST transit system.

The four employee housing units may qualify for residential autoette permits, subject to the municipal code residency requirements for residential autoette permits. Resident employees will not have access to the parking space reserved for the commercial autoette.

Per AMC Section 9-6.304, the number off-street parking spaces required for a development may be determined by the Planning Commission as part of the review of the project application. The Planning Commission may consider factors such as operational characteristics, site layout, and surrounding development when considering approval of off-street parking.

It is the opinion of staff that the proposed parking plan can be found sufficient for the proposed hotel operation. The primary use of the property will be transitory housing and guests are anticipated to be dropped off by a rideshare (such as a taxi or other transport vehicle) at the curb at Beacon Street where they would enter the hotel lobby. This will prevent interference with circulation at the corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street, which is a heavily used intersection. Designated parking for the commercial autoette, combined with the adjacent loading zone, will ensure that commercial vehicles do not block traffic along Metropole Avenue, which is functionally narrow due to on-street parking on both sides of the street.

It is possible that up to four additional autoettes could be parked on the street, if resident employees meet the 9+ month residency requirement for a residential autoette permit, which is not guaranteed.

However, this is a small number of vehicles compared to the overall number of autoettes permitted within the city and is not anticipated to have a substantial impact on the available on-street parking within the “Flats” and surrounding areas.

Issue 4: Rooftop Deck Operations
According to the applicant, the rooftop deck will be a gathering place for hotel guests to sit and enjoy the views of Avalon Bay and the surrounding hillsides. The rooftop deck is designed with a 600 SF building that is a combination prep kitchen/bar/restroom where hotel guests can purchase beverages (including alcohol) and light food, such as tapas, salads and appetizers. The rooftop deck food and beverage service will also be open to the public. The rooftop deck will be open from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM. Weddings and other events may be held on the rooftop deck, however, each event will be required to apply for a Special Event Permit (AMC Chapter 4-6) and demonstrate compliance with all city code requirements. 65059.00002\42583158.2
9 Use of the rooftop deck has the potential to create noise nuisance for surrounding properties.

Operations must be consistent with Avalon Municipal Code Section 5-13.08 for a building within Noise District 3, which states that it is “unlawful to use or operate or cause to be used or operated outdoors any radio receiving set, sound amplifying equipment, television set, or other machine or device which produces or reproduces sound in such a manner as to be plainly audible from the real property line on which the sound amplifying equipment is located unless permitted by Special Use Permit.” The applicant is not requesting approval of a Special Use Permit at this time.

It is the opinion of staff that with limited hours of operation and the requirement for a Special Event Permit for events, the proposed roof deck is compatible with the intent of the SC zone and should not cause undue noise nuisance to surrounding properties. The roof deck is surrounded by a glass railing along the parapet wall, and the rooftop kitchen and mechanical equipment building is placed to provide separation between the deck and adjacent residential uses to the east and south.

This conclusion is further supported by the Noise Impact Analysis prepared for the project, provided as Appendix B of Attachment 6 of this report. The analysis concluded that with the roof at maximum capacity (estimated 100 people), and with rooftop mechanical equipment operating, the proposed project will increase noise levels by no more than 2 decibels over existing ambient noise levels, which will not be a perceptible increase in general loudness to the human ear.

GENERAL PLAN, LAND USE, AND ZONING COMPLIANCE
Annual Growth Policy:

The growth policy provides that new commercial development would only be permitted with confirmation from Southern California Edison Company (“SCE”) that adequate fresh water is available. The project involves permitting of a commercial business which requires an allocation for water service. On June 7, 2024, SCE confirmed the availability of a water allocation for Phase 1 of the project (up to ten bedrooms). The allocation letter is included as Attachment 5. The applicant has been placed on the waitlist for Phase II of the project. Staff has conditioned the project in Condition 20 to require confirmation of a water allocation for Phase 2 prior to issuance of any permits for improvements in that phase of site development. Staff recommends that, with this Condition 20, the Planning Commission make the finding that the proposed project is in compliance with the 2024 Annual Growth Policy.

Conditional Use Permit:

AMC Chapter 9-8.404 sets forth the required findings for approval of a Conditional Use Permit as follows:

1. The proposed conditional use shall conform with and carry out the certified Land Use Plan for the area. (AMC Section 9-8.404.a.1)
The proposed project implements the following General Plan Goals and Policies:

Policy II-9 of the Land Use Element:
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10 “Encourage infill of the City Center area and where appropriate, increase the intensity of development on vacant and underutilized properties, in lieu of expanded development outward into Avalon’s hillsides, natural areas and open space.” The project proposed to demolish a vacant three-story apartment building and replace it with a new hotel with employee housing. The existing building has been vacant for over 25 years and is in a state of disrepair. The project is designed to maximize the density of development on the property in the urbanized center of Avalon. Redevelopment of the project site will be an otherwise underutilized property back into productive use within the community and does not contribute to outward expansion into the surrounding natural areas or open spaces at the perimeter of the city.

Policy II-12 of the Land Use Element:
“Require infill development to incorporate design elements with buffers and transitions in density, scale, and mass to assure compatibility with adjacent uses.” The proposed project is designed to fit within the density, scale, and mass of existing development at the intersection of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street. The topography of this area represents a transition point between the “Flats” and the increasingly steep hillsides to the south and west. Existing development, including the St. Lauren Hotel and multi-family residential uses to the south and west, reflect a precent for taking advantage of the sloping hillside to allow for denser, taller buildings that do not appear out of place within the context of the surrounding area.

Policy II-20 and II-21 of the Land Use Element:
“Pursue new developments and businesses that add to the City’s economic base, particularly those that general sales tax and transient occupancy tax.” “Expand lodging choices by attracting and retaining desirable and high-quality facilities to the community.” The proposed consists of a hotel which provides individual hotel rooms, employee housing, and on-site food service. The addition of more transient accommodations will provide an additional high-quality hotel option for visitors to the community and generate additional transient occupancy taxes.

2. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures shall be considered and no proposed conditional use shall be permitted where such use will adversely affect or be materially detrimental to said adjacent uses, buildings and structures. (AMC Section 9-8.404.a.2)
The proposed project is consistent with adjacent land uses and building types. The sloped topography of the lot is unusual compared to the majority of other properties within the SC zone. This means that while the applicant is requesting a variances for height, lot area, and lot coverage, the overall mass and scale of the building has been designed to fit within the context of surrounding commercial and multi-family residential development. Though not required by the municipal code, the accessory restaurant/mechanical building on the 65059.00002\42583158.2
11 rooftop is intentionally placed to minimize potential impacts to the view of adjacent buildings to the harbor. Operations of the hotel, including roof deck, must comply with Avalon Municipal Code Section 5-13.08 for a building within Noise District 3. Sound must be contained to the boundaries of the property and no events will be permitted without granting of a Special Event Permit by the City Manager. Therefore, the proposed project will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to said adjacent uses, buildings and structures.

3. The site for a proposed conditional use shall be adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, landscaping and other development features prescribed in this chapter or as required as a condition in order to integrate said use with the uses in the neighborhood. (AMC Section 9-

8.404.a.3)
With the requested variances for lot coverage, floor area, building height, and hotel room size, the proposed project complies with all development standards as set forth in AMC for development on the project site in the Special Commercial (SC) zone. Designated parking for a commercial autoette, combined with the adjacent loading and drop off zones, will ensure that traffic associate with operation of the business will not interfere with circulation at the corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street, which is a heavily used intersection.

The project site is located in an area with access to all necessary utilities and services to support the proposed use, including electric, water, gas, sewer, saltwater, and internet.

4. The site for a proposed conditional use shall be served by highways and streets adequate in width and improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such use would generate. (AMC Section 9-8.404.a.4)
The project site is located at the southeast corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street.

This is a heavily traveled intersection and both streets are identified as Major Circulation Facility in the General Plan Circulation Element. The primary use of the property will be transitory housing and guests are anticipated to be dropped off by a rideshare (such as a taxi or other transport vehicle) at the curb at Beacon Street where they would enter the hotel lobby. Designated parking for a commercial autoette, combined with the adjacent loading and drop off zones, will ensure that traffic associate with operation of the business will not interfere with circulation at the corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street, which is a heavily used intersection.

5. The proposed conditional use shall be consistent with and carry out the purpose and intent of the underlying zone. (AMC Section 9-8.404.a.5) Per AMC Section 9-6.301, the SC zoning district is established as an area where both small scale residents and neighborhood retail and services can coexist harmoniously. Hotels and residential uses are permitted in the SC with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

The project proposes to develop a new hotel with individual hotel rooms, employee housing, and rooftop food service. This will provide a new transient accommodation option for visitors to the city as well as housing for local workers. This is consistent with the 65059.00002\42583158.2
12 underlying intent of the zone and compatible with surrounding development in the vicinity of the project site.

Variance:

AMC Chapter 9-8.405 sets forth the required findings for approval of a Variance as follows:

1. Variances from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance shall be granted only when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification.

The applicant is requesting multiple variances from the development standards for the SC zone, as follows:
• Allow building height of 28 feet to 44 feet, with an additional 10 feet for the elevator building and kitchen/restroom/mechanical roof structure, where 28 feet is allowed.
• Allow 97% lot coverage, where a maximum of 80% is allowed. • Allow 383% floor area, where a maximum of 140% is allowed.

Though the property is of regular size, the sloped topography of the lot is unusual compared to the majority of other properties within the SC zone. The majority of lots within the Special Commercial zone, and commercial zoning districts in general, are located within the “Flats.” As a result, the development standards have been written to apply to lots with flat topography. For instance, the maximum building height in the SC zone is 28 feet. The municipal code definition for building height is “…the vertical distance from the lot's natural surface to the highest point of the building.” (AMC Section 9-3.608). Other zones in the City, particularly the residential zones, have additional detailed standards for measurement of building height (low slope, hillside, steep hillside) that account for the topography present within the zone to allow for equitable development of all lots. However, in the case of a sloped lot in the SC zone strict application of the definition of building height would mean that the actual buildable area of the lot would be substantially less on a sloped lot than a flat lot, which would deprive the property of the same development potential compared to other properties within the same zone.

Therefore, the proposed variances may be granted in conformance with the findings of the municipal code, as there are special circumstances related to lot topography that would 65059.00002\42583158.2
13 otherwise deprive the property of the development potential of other lots within the same zone that lack the sloped topography of this lot.

2. Any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated.

The requested variances are consistent with approved development of other properties with hotels on sloped lots within the immediate vicinity of the project in the SC zone. The Hotel St. Lauren (231 Beacon Street) and Casa Maraquita (229 Metropole Avenue) are hotel projects also developed in the SC zone under the same development standards which exceed development standards, including height, floor area, and lot coverage standards for the zone. According to the permitting records for these projects, approval was granted because of the topography of the lots, and with acknowledgement that while the hotels were larger than permitted by the development standards for the zone, they fit within the context of the existing development and topography in the surrounding area. Therefore, granting of the requested variances does not constitute granting of special privileges and similar variances have previously been granted for the same use on similarly sloped lots within the same zone to allow for the equitable development of property within the SC zone.

3. A variance shall not be granted for a parcel of property which authorizes a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zone regulation governing the parcel of property.

Hotels and residential uses are conditionally permitted uses within the SC zone. The application does not include a request for any use that is not permitted within the zoning district.

4. No variances shall be granted which reduce or adversely affect access to or along the shoreline, including physical or visual qualities of access.

The project site is located over 800 feet from the mean high tide line of Avalon Bay. The site is not adjacent to, nor provides direct or indirect visual or physical access to, the shoreline of Avalon Bay, coastal hillsides or bluffs, or other significant viewsheds identified in the Avalon Local Coastal Plan.

5. The variance shall be consistent with the Local Coastal Program.

The proposed project implements Avalon General Plan/Local Coastal Plan and Local Coastal Program goals and policies as outlined in Conditional Use Permit Finding #1 and Coastal Development Permit Findings #1 and 2.
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14 Site Plan Review:

AMC Chapter 9-8.203 sets forth the required findings for approval of a Site Plan Review as follows:

1. Every use, development of land and application of development standards shall take place in compliance with all applicable provisions of this title. (AMC Section 9-

8.203.a)
With the requested variances for lot coverage, floor area, and building height the proposed project complies with all development standards as set forth in AMC for development on the project site in the Special Commercial (SC) zone as discussed in Conditional Use Permit Findings #1 through 5 and Variance Findings #1 thought 5.

2. Every use, development of land and application of development standards shall be considered on the basis of the suitability of the site for the particular use or development intended, and the total development, including the application of prescribed development standards, shall be so arranged as to avoid traffic congestion, insure the protection of public health, safety and general welfare, prevent adverse effects on neighboring property and shall be in general accord with all elements of the General Plan. (AMC Section 9-8.203.b)
The proposed project is designed to fit within the density, scale, and mass of existing development at the intersection of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street. The topography of this area represents a transition point between the “Flats” and the increasingly steep hillsides to the south and west. Existing development, including the St. Lauren Hotel and multi-family residential uses to the south and west, reflect a precedent for taking advantage of the sloping hillside to allow for denser, taller buildings that do not appear out of place within the context of the surrounding area.

The project site is located at the southeast corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street.

This is a heavily traveled intersection and both streets are identified as Major Circulation Facility in the General Plan Circulation Element. The primary use of the property will be transitory housing and guests are anticipated to be dropped off by a rideshare (such as a taxi or other transport vehicle) at the curb at Beacon Street where they would enter the hotel lobby. Designated parking for a commercial autoette, combined with the adjacent loading and drop off zones, will ensure that traffic associated with operation of the business will not interfere with circulation at the corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street, which is a heavily used intersection.

The project site is located in an area with access to all necessary utilities and services to support the proposed use, including electric, water, gas, sewer, saltwater, and internet.

The rooftop deck will be open from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM daily. Special events beyond usual food service operations will be required to apply for a Special Event Permit (AMC Chapter 4-6) and demonstrate compliance with all city code requirements. Furthermore, 65059.00002\42583158.2
15 operations must be consistent with Avalon Municipal Code Section 5-13.08 for a building within Noise District 3.

Therefore, the proposed project will not have any adverse effects on the public health, safety, or general welfare of the surrounding community.

3. Every use, development of land, application of development standards shall be considered on the basis of suitable and functional development design, but is not intended that such approval be interpreted to require a particular style or type of architecture. (AMC Section 9-8.203.c)
The project site is located within a developed area of Avalon, on an urbanized parcel with other existing commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. The design elements in the proposed plans are consistent with the established scale of the buildings and structures within the community and will not stand out as inconsistent with existing development on the site or in the vicinity. The proposed building has a contemporary modern architectural style that incorporated traditional design elements. Significant design features include the engineered wood siding, divided light windows, mansard roof, glass parapet railings, and glass elevator tower. While the municipal code does not dictate a particular architectural style, similar recent residential projects throughout the city utilize a similar design aesthetic. While the building is rectangular in shape, the horizontal belt course and vertical window frames provide articulation and interest to the façade. Overall, the mass and scale of the building is compatible with surrounding development and is functional for its intended purpose as a hotel.

Coastal Development Permit:

The City of Avalon is located entirely within the Coastal Zone. The project is not located within the 300-foot appealable boundary of the Coastal Zone but qualifies as development that requires the local issuance a Coastal Development Permit in accordance with AMC Section 9-8, dependent on the following findings:

1. The use is in conformance with the certified Local Coastal Program. (AMC 9-

8.103.d.1)
Determination of conformance for projects within the City of Avalon includes analysis of whether the proposed project conforms with the Avalon General Plan, the Local Coastal Plan for Avalon, as well as the Avalon Zoning and Affordable Housing Ordinances, as applicable.
• General Plan/Local Coastal Plan: The Special Commercial (SC) zoning designation of the project site is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Special Commercial (SC).

As previously discussed in Conditional Use Permit Finding #1, the proposed project implements the following General Plan Goals and Policies: Policies II-8, II-12, II-20 and II-21 of the Land Use Element.
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16 • California Coastal Act: The proposed project complies with the following sections of the Coastal Act:

Section 30250:
“(a) New residential, commercial, or industrial development, except as otherwise provided in this division, shall be located within, contiguous with, or in close proximity to, existing developed areas able to accommodate it or, where such areas are not able to accommodate it, in other areas with adequate public services and where it will not have significant adverse effects, either individually or cumulatively, on coastal resources. In addition, land divisions, other than leases for agricultural uses, outside existing developed areas shall be permitted only where 50 percent of the usable parcels in the area have been developed and the created parcels would be no smaller than the average size of surrounding parcels.”
The project site is located within the urban center of Avalon, on an existing developed parcel surrounded by other commercial, institutional, and residential uses. The project site is directly abutting the Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street public rights-of-way and is adequately served by all necessary utilities in order for the proposed use to operate at the property. The project site is not located on the coastline or adjacent coastal bluff or hillside and does not impede any designated coastal viewshed as identified in the Avalon Local Coastal Plan. Therefore, the project site can accommodate the proposed project and will not have an individual or cumulative effect on coastal resources.

Section 30251:
“The scenic and visual qualities of coastal areas shall be considered and protected as a resource of public importance. Permitted development shall be sited and designed to protect views to and along the ocean and scenic coastal areas, to minimize the alteration of natural land forms, to be visually compatible with the character of surrounding areas, and, where feasible, to restore and enhance visual quality in visually degraded areas. New development in highly scenic areas such as those designated in the California Coastline Preservation and Recreation Plan prepared by the Department of Parks and Recreation and by local government shall be subordinate to the character of its setting.”
The project site is located within the city center of Avalon, on an urbanized parcel that is located in a transitional area between the “Flats” and beginning of the hillside sloping up Metropole Avenue to the south. The proposed project is visually compatible with the mass and scale of surrounding commercial and multi-family residential development, and fits into the character of the Avalon skyline. The project will enhance the visual quality of the area through demolition of an existing vacant, neglected building and construction of a new commercial hotel in a modern architectural style, consistent with other recent development within the city. The project site is not located 65059.00002\42583158.2
17 in a scenic area identified in the Avalon Local Coastal Plan or in the California Coastline Preservation and Recreation Plan.
• Special Commercial Zone Development Standards: The proposed project, with the approval of requested variances for lot coverage, floor area, and height complies with the development standards as set forth in AMC Section 9-6.404 for buildings in the Special Commercial (SC) zone and the Avalon Municipal Code. • Affordable Housing Ordinance: AMC Section 9-11.104.d requires that any new commercial development shall provide rental housing for at least 50% of the peak season employees. The applicant has estimated that four full-time employees will be employed by the business with the completion of both phases of the project. The proposed project shall provide housing for four employees, consisting of one manager suite and three housekeeper studio units. Therefore, the project exceeds the employee housing requirements of the Affordable Housing section of the municipal code.

2. For all development seaward of the nearest public highway to the shoreline, the proposed development conforms to the public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. (AMC 9-8.103.d.2)
The project site is not seaward of Crescent Avenue, which is the nearest public access to the shoreline. The proposed project involves improvements to an existing developed property in the developed area of the city, in compliance with development standards and variance findings in the Avalon Municipal Code. Therefore, the project does not involve a change in land use, density, or intensity that will result in increased demand for public access and recreation opportunities. Furthermore, the project does not include any building or site modification that could block or impede existing public access opportunities.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
California Environmental Quality Act:

The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15332 (Class 32 – In-fill Development Projects) because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.

The Class 32 reflects a determination by the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) that projects that meet the Class 32 criteria will not have a significant environmental effect and, therefore, are exempt from CEQA. (Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeley (2015) 60 Cal.4th 1086, 1102.) To apply, a project must be an in-fill development and meet the following criteria: (1) is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and applicable policies, as well as applicable zoning designations and regulations, (2) would occur on a site less than five (5) acres, (3) the project site must have no habitat value, (4) the project would not result in significant traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality effects, and (5) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The Class 32 exemption reflects the understanding that “the majority of private projects for which a government permit or similar entitlement is necessary are 65059.00002\42583158.2
18 minor in scope … and hence, in the absence of unusual circumstances, have little or no effect on the public environment.” (Pacific Palisades Residents Association, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (2023) 88 Cal.App.5th 1338, 1363.) If a project meets the criteria and qualifies for the Class 32 exemption, the project is categorically exempt from CEQA unless one of the exceptions to exemptions apply. The exemption is not limited to any use type and may apply to residential, commercial, industrial, public facility, and/or mixed-use projects.

The project meets all of the aforementioned requirements and is exempt under Class 32, as supported by substantial evidence:
a) General Plan and Zoning Consistency: The project site is designated Special Commercial (SC) by the General Plan Land Use Element and is located within the SC Zoning District.

The SC designation provides an area in which both small scale residents and neighborhood retail and services can coexist harmoniously. Hotels and residential uses are permitted in the SC with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
b) Less Than 5 Acres: The project site is approximately 3,225 square feet (0.07 acres), which is less than five acres.
c) No Habitat Value: The project site is located in an urban area currently developed with an three-story apartment building. Because of the existing site’s developed nature in a highly urban environment the site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. There is no sensitive vegetation or habitat on-site. The project would not encroach into any jurisdictional waters or areas that support native and/or sensitive habitat. The property does not contain any wetland areas.
d) No Significant Traffic, Noise, Air Quality or Water Quality Effects: Technical studies have been prepared that analyze the potential impacts of the proposed project on the surrounding community related to traffic, noise, and air quality. These studies conclude that the project will not generate a significant number of new vehicle trips, increase the ambient noise levels by more than 2 decibels, or generate construction or operations related emissions beyond the thresholds adopted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The site is currently fully developed, and a non-priority Water Quality Management Plan will be required to be prepared at the time of grading permit review. e) Utilities and Public Services: All required utilities, including sewer, water, energy, are existing within the project site. Southern California Edison has issued a water allocation for Phase 1 of the project, for up to 10 bedrooms/units. All public services, including police and fire protection, are adequate to accommodate the project. As conditioned and designed, the project will be adequately served by all required utilities and public services Furthermore, the project was evaluated pursuant to the criteria for the exceptions to the exemptions as identified in Guidelines Section 14 CCR, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15300.2 and found that there are no exceptions to the use of an exemption for the project. The Property does not impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, does not result in cumulative impacts, does not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances, does not damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway, is not a hazardous waste site, and is not 65059.00002\42583158.2
19 identified as a historical resource. Therefore, no further analysis is required. A Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County of Los Angeles Clerk of the Board.

A complete CEQA Exemption Evaluation Report is included as Attachment 6 of this report.

AUTHORIZING GUIDELINES
Avalon Municipal Code (AMC) Sections 9-8.401, 9-8.203.a and 9-8.103.a authorize the Planning Commission to review and take action on the subject applications for a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan, and Coastal Development Permit.

PUBLIC NOTICE
On August 16, 2024, the City sent a Public Hearing Notice to owners/tenants within a 300-foot radius of the project site. The Hearing Notice was published in Catalina Islander on August 16, 2024. The project site was posted in three location(s) with the notification on the same date.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution, which will:

1. Adopt the findings to support approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

2. Adopt the findings to support approval of a Variance.

3. Adopt the findings to support approval of a Site Plan.

4. Adopt the findings to support approval of a Coastal Development Permit.

5. Find the project consistent with the 2024 Annual Growth Policy.

6. Find the project qualifies for streamlined review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15332 (Class 32 – In-fill Development Projects)

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Resolution No. PC 24-08

2. Applicant’s Project Description and History

3. Architectural Plans

4. Architectural Renderings

5. SCE Water Allocation letter dated June 7, 2024

6. CEQA Categorical Exemption Evaluation dated August 2024 1 RESOLUTION NO. PC 24-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF

AVALON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,

VARIANCE, SITE PLAN, AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

FOR A FOUR-STORY HOTEL WITH EMPLOYEE HOUSING IN THE
SPECIAL COMMERCIAL ZONE, LOCATED AT 301 BEACON STREET,

AVALON, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, Hamilton Pacific, LLC (“Applicant”) filed an application (“Application”) for Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan, and Coastal Development Permit (PC#2842) to approve a demolition of a vacant three-story apartment building and construction of a four-story apartment building with employee housing (“Project”) on the property located at 301 Beacon Street, APN 7480-031-040 (“Site”); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has authority per Avalon Municipal Code (AMC) Sections 9-8.401, 9-8.203.a and 9-8.103.a to review and take action on the subject applications for a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan, and Coastal Development Permit; and WHEREAS, the Site is categorized Special Commercial (SC) by the General Plan Land Use Element and is located within the Special Commercial (SC) zoning district; and WHEREAS, the Site is not located within the 300-foot appealable boundary of the Coastal Overlay Zone (Coastal Commission Appeal Jurisdiction) and is within the Avalon Planning Commission Jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Application was found to qualify for streamlined review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15332 (Class 32 – Infill Development Projects). No public review is required; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted one duly advertised public hearing on August 28, 2024, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or opposition to granting a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan, and Coastal Development Permit upon property described in attached Exhibit “A”; and WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites for the consideration of the Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan, and Coastal Development Permit have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Avalon does hereby approve a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan, and Coastal Development Permit for a four-story hotel with employee housing at 301 Beacon Street, based on the following findings:
2 SECTION 1 – FINDINGS
Annual Growth Policy:

The growth policy provides that new commercial development would only be permitted with confirmation from Southern California Edison Company (“SCE”) that adequate fresh water is available. The project involves permitting of a commercial business which requires an allocation for water service. On June 7, 2024, SCE confirmed the availability of a water allocation for Phase 1 of the project (up to ten bedrooms). The applicant has been placed on the waitlist for Phase II of the project. Staff has conditioned the project to require confirmation of a water allocation for Phase 2 prior to issuance of any permits for improvements in that phase of site development. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission make the finding that the proposed project is in compliance with the 2024 Annual Growth Policy.

Conditional Use Permit:

AMC Chapter 9-8.404 sets forth the required findings for approval of a Conditional Use Permit as follows:

Policy II-9 of the Land Use Element:
“Encourage infill of the City Center area and where appropriate, increase the intensity of development on vacant and underutilized properties, in lieu of expanded development outward into Avalon’s hillsides, natural areas and open space.” The project proposed to demolish a vacant three-story apartment building and replace it with a new hotel with employee housing. The existing building has been vacant for over 25 years and is in a state of disrepair. The project is designed to maximize the density of development on the property in the urbanized center of Avalon. Redevelopment of the project site will be an otherwise underutilized property back into productive use within the community and does not contribute to outward expansion into the surrounding natural areas or open spaces at the perimeter of the city.

Policy II-12 of the Land Use Element:
“Require infill development to incorporate design elements with buffers and transitions in density, scale, and mass to assure compatibility with adjacent uses.” The proposed project is designed to fit within the density, scale, and mass of existing development at the intersection of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street. The topography of this area represents a transition point between the “Flats” and the increasingly steep hillsides to the south and west. Existing development, including the St. Lauren Hotel and 3 multi-family residential uses to the south and west, reflect a precent for taking advantage of the sloping hillside to allow for denser, taller buildings that do not appear out of place within the context of the surrounding area.

2. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures shall be considered and no proposed conditional use shall be permitted where such use will adversely affect or be materially detrimental to said adjacent uses, buildings and structures. (AMC Section 9-8.404.a.2)
The proposed project is consistent with adjacent land uses and building types. The sloped topography of the lot is unusual compared to the majority of other properties within the SC zone. This means that while the applicant is requesting a variances for height, lot area, and lot coverage, the overall mass and scale of the building has been designed to fit within the context of surrounding commercial and multi-family residential development. Though not required by the municipal code, the accessory restaurant/mechanical building on the rooftop is intentionally placed to minimize potential impacts to the view of adjacent buildings to the harbor. Operations of the hotel, including roof deck, must comply with Avalon Municipal Code Section 5-13.08 for a building within Noise District 3. Sound must be contained to the boundaries of the property and no events will be permitted without granting of a Special Event Permit by the City Manager. Therefore, the proposed project will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to said adjacent uses, buildings and structures.

The project proposes to develop a new hotel with individual hotel rooms, employee housing, and rooftop food service. This will provide a new transient accommodation option for visitors to the city as well as housing for local workers. This is consistent with the underlying intent of the zone and compatible with surrounding development in the vicinity of the project site.

Variance:

AMC Chapter 9-8.405 sets forth the required findings for approval of a Variance as follows:

The urban fabric of Avalon is relatively compact, with approximately 80-90 acres of existing development already located within the valley floor and the immediately surrounding hillsides. Individually owned lots in Avalon comprise less than 1% of the total city acreage. Therefore, it is important to maximize the use of land within the city within the development parameters of each zoning district, so long as it is consistent with overall community character.
5 The applicant is requesting multiple variances from the development standards for the SC zone, as follows:
• Allow building height of 28 feet to 44 feet, with an additional 10 feet for the elevator building and kitchen/restroom/mechanical roof structure, where 28 feet is allowed.
• Allow 97% lot coverage, where a maximum of 80% is allowed. • Allow 383% floor area, where a maximum of 140% is allowed.

Though the property is of regular size, the sloped topography of the lot is unusual compared to the majority of other properties within the SC zone. The majority of lots within the Special Commercial zone, and commercial zoning districts in general, are located within the “Flats.” As a result, the development standards have been written to apply to lots with flat topography. For instance, the maximum building height in the SC zone is 28 feet. The municipal code definition for building height is “…the vertical distance from the lot's natural surface to the highest point of the building.” (AMC Section 9-3.608). Other zones in the City, particularly the residential zones, have additional detailed standards for measurement of building height (low slope, hillside, steep hillside) that account for the topography present within the zone to allow for equitable development of all lots. However, in the case of a sloped lot in the SC zone strict application of the definition of building height would mean that the actual buildable area of the lot would be substantially less on a sloped lot than a flat lot, which would deprive the property of the same development potential compared to other properties within the same zone.

Therefore, the proposed variances may be granted in conformance with the findings of the municipal code, as there are special circumstances related to lot topography that would otherwise deprive the property of the development potential of other lots within the same zone that lack the sloped topography of this lot.

The requested variances are consistent with approved development of other properties with hotels on sloped lots within the immediate vicinity of the project in the SC zone. The Hotel St. Lauren (231 Beacon Street) and Casa Maraquita (229 Metropole Avenue) are hotel projects also developed in the SC zone under the same development standards which exceed development standards, including height, floor area, and lot coverage standards for the zone. According to the permitting records for these projects, approval was granted because of the topography of the lots, and with acknowledgement that while the hotels were larger than permitted by the development standards for the zone, they fit within the context of the existing development and topography in the surrounding area. Therefore, granting of the requested variances does not constitute granting of special privileges and similar variances have previously been granted for the same use on similarly sloped lots 6 within the same zone to allow for the equitable development of property within the SC zone.

3. A variance shall not be granted for a parcel of property which authorizes a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zone regulation governing the parcel of property.

Hotels and residential uses are conditionally permitted uses within the SC zone. The application does not include a request for any use that is not permitted within the zoning district.

4. No variances shall be granted which reduce or adversely affect access to or along the shoreline, including physical or visual qualities of access.

5. The variance shall be consistent with the Local Coastal Program.

The proposed project implements Avalon General Plan/Local Coastal Plan and Local Coastal Program goals and policies as outlined in Conditional use Permit Finding #1 and Coastal Development Permit Findings #1 and 2.

Site Plan Review:

AMC Chapter 9-8.203 sets forth the required findings for approval of a Site Plan Review as follows:

1. Every use, development of land and application of development standards shall take place in compliance with all applicable provisions of this title. (AMC Section 9-

2. Every use, development of land and application of development standards shall be considered on the basis of the suitability of the site for the particular use or development intended, and the total development, including the application of prescribed development standards, shall be so arranged as to avoid traffic congestion, insure the protection of public health, safety and general welfare, prevent adverse effects on neighboring property and shall be in general accord with all elements of the General Plan. (AMC Section 9-8.203.b)
7 The proposed project is designed to fit within the density, scale, and mass of existing development at the intersection of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street. The topography of this area represents a transition point between the “Flats” and the increasingly steep hillsides to the south and west. Existing development, including the St. Lauren Hotel and multi-family residential uses to the south and west, reflect a precedent for taking advantage of the sloping hillside to allow for denser, taller buildings that do not appear out of place within the context of the surrounding area.

The project site is located at the southeast corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street.

This is a heavily traveled intersection and both streets are identified as Major Circulation Facility in the General Plan Circulation Element. The primary use of the property will be transitory housing and guests are anticipated to be dropped off by a rideshare (such as a taxi or other transport vehicle) at the curb at Beacon Street where they would enter the hotel lobby. Designated parking for a commercial autoette, combined with the adjacent loading and drop off zones, will ensure that traffic associated with operation of the business will not interfere with circulation at the corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street, which is a heavily used intersection.

The project site is located in an area with access to all necessary utilities and services to support the proposed use, including electric, water, gas, sewer, saltwater, and internet.

The rooftop deck will be open from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM daily. Special events beyond usual food service operations will be required to apply for a Special Event Permit (AMC Chapter 4-6) and demonstrate compliance with all city code requirements. Furthermore, operations must be consistent with Avalon Municipal Code Section 5-13.08 for a building within Noise District 3.

Therefore, the proposed project will not have any adverse effects on the public health, safety, or general welfare of the surrounding community.

3. Every use, development of land, application of development standards shall be considered on the basis of suitable and functional development design, but is not intended that such approval be interpreted to require a particular style or type of architecture. (AMC Section 9-8.203.c)
The project site is located within a developed area of Avalon, on an urbanized parcel with other existing commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. The design elements in the proposed plans are consistent with the established scale of the buildings and structures within the community and will not stand out as inconsistent with existing development on the site or in the vicinity. The proposed building has a contemporary modern architectural style that incorporated traditional design elements. Significant design features include the engineered wood siding, divided light windows, mansard roof, glass parapet railings, and glass elevator tower. While the municipal code does not dictate a particular architectural style, similar recent residential projects throughout the city utilize a similar design aesthetic. While the building is rectangular in shape, the horizontal belt course and vertical window frames provide articulation and interest to the façade. Overall, the mass and scale 8 of the building is compatible with surrounding development and is functional for its intended purpose as a hotel.

Coastal Development Permit:

1. The use is in conformance with the certified Local Coastal Program. (AMC 9-

As previously discussed in Conditional Use Permit Finding #1, the proposed project implements the following General Plan Goals and Policies: Policies II-8, II-12, II-20 and II-21 of the Land Use Element.
• California Coastal Act: The proposed project complies with the following sections of the Coastal Act:

Section 30250:
“(a) New residential, commercial, or industrial development, except as otherwise provided in this division, shall be located within, contiguous with, or in close proximity to, existing developed areas able to accommodate it or, where such areas are not able to accommodate it, in other areas with adequate public services and where it will not have significant adverse effects, either individually or cumulatively, on coastal resources. In addition, land divisions, other than leases for agricultural uses, outside existing developed areas shall be permitted only where 50 percent of the usable parcels in the area have been developed and the created parcels would be no smaller than the average size of surrounding parcels.”
The project site is located within the urban center of Avalon, on an existing developed parcel surrounded by other commercial, institutional, and residential uses. The project site is directly abutting the Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street public rights-of-way and is adequately served by all necessary utilities in order for the proposed use to operate at the property. The project site is not located on the coastline or adjacent coastal bluff or hillside and does not impede any designated coastal viewshed as 9 identified in the Avalon Local Coastal Plan. Therefore, the project site can accommodate the proposed project and will not have an individual or cumulative effect on coastal resources.

Section 30251:
“The scenic and visual qualities of coastal areas shall be considered and protected as a resource of public importance. Permitted development shall be sited and designed to protect views to and along the ocean and scenic coastal areas, to minimize the alteration of natural land forms, to be visually compatible with the character of surrounding areas, and, where feasible, to restore and enhance visual quality in visually degraded areas. New development in highly scenic areas such as those designated in the California Coastline Preservation and Recreation Plan prepared by the Department of Parks and Recreation and by local government shall be subordinate to the character of its setting.”
The project site is located within the city center of Avalon, on an urbanized parcel that is located in a transitional area between the “Flats” and beginning of the hillside sloping up Metropole Avenue to the south. The proposed project is visually compatible with the mass and scale of surrounding commercial and multi-family residential development, and fits into the character of the Avalon skyline. The project will enhance the visual quality of the area through demolition of an existing vacant, neglected building and construction of a new commercial hotel in a modern architectural style, consistent with other recent development within the city. The project site is not located in a scenic area identified in the Avalon Local Coastal Plan or in the California Coastline Preservation and Recreation Plan.
• Special Commercial Zone Development Standards: The proposed project, with the inclusion of requested variances for lot coverage, floor area, and height complies with the development standards as set forth in AMC Section 9-6.404 for buildings in the Special Commercial (SC) zone and the Avalon Municipal Code. • Affordable Housing Ordinance: AMC Section 9-11.104.d requires that any new commercial development shall provide rental housing for at least 50% of the peak season employees. The applicant has estimated that four full-time employees will be employed by the business with the completion of both phases of the project. The proposed project shall provide housing for four employees, consisting of one manager suite and three housekeeper studio units. Therefore, the project exceeds the employee housing requirements of the Affordable Housing section of the municipal code.

2. For all development seaward of the nearest public highway to the shoreline, the proposed development conforms to the public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. (AMC 9-8.103.d.2)
The project site is not seaward of Crescent Avenue, which is the nearest public access to the shoreline. The proposed project involves improvements to an existing developed 10 property in the developed area of the city, in compliance with development standards and variance findings in the Avalon Municipal Code. Therefore, the project does not involve a change in land use, density, or intensity that will result in increased demand for public access and recreation opportunities. Furthermore, the project does not include any building or site modification that could block or impede existing public access opportunities.

SECTION 2 – ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15332 (Class 32 – In-fill Development Projects) because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.

The Class 32 reflects a determination by the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) that projects that meet the Class 32 criteria will not have a significant environmental effect and, therefore, are exempt from CEQA. (Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeley (2015) 60 Cal.4th 1086, 1102.) To apply, a project must be an in-fill development and meet the following criteria: (1) is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and applicable policies, as well as applicable zoning designations and regulations, (2) would occur on a site less than five (5) acres, (3) the project site must have no habitat value, (4) the project would not result in significant traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality effects, and (5) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The Class 32 exemption reflects the understanding that “the majority of private projects for which a government permit or similar entitlement is necessary are minor in scope … and hence, in the absence of unusual circumstances, have little or no effect on the public environment.” (Pacific Palisades Residents Association, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (2023) 88 Cal.App.5th 1338, 1363.) If a project meets the criteria and qualifies for the Class 32 exemption, the project is categorically exempt from CEQA unless one of the exceptions to exemptions apply. The exemption is not limited to any use type and may apply to residential, commercial, industrial, public facility, and/or mixed-use projects.

The SC designation provides an area in which both small scale residents and neighborhood retail and services can coexist harmoniously. Hotels and residential uses are permitted in the SC with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
b) Less Than 5 Acres: The project site is approximately 3,225 square feet (0.07 acres), which is less than five acres.
c) No Habitat Value: The project site is located in an urban area currently developed with an three-story apartment building. Because of the existing site’s developed nature in a highly urban environment the site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. There is no sensitive vegetation or habitat on-site. The project would not encroach 11 into any jurisdictional waters or areas that support native and/or sensitive habitat. The property does not contain any wetland areas.
d) No Significant Traffic, Noise, Air Quality or Water Quality Effects: Technical studies have been prepared that analyze the potential impacts of the proposed project on the surrounding community related to traffic, noise, and air quality. These studies conclude that the project will not generate a significant number of new vehicle trips, increase the ambient noise levels by more than 2 decibels, or generate construction or operations related emissions beyond the thresholds adopted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The site is currently fully developed, and a non-priority Water Quality Management Plan will be required to be prepared at the time of grading permit review. e) Utilities and Public Services: All required utilities, including sewer, water, energy, are existing within the project site. Southern California Edison has issued a water allocation for Phase 1 of the project, for up to 10 bedrooms/units. All public services, including police and fire protection, are adequate to accommodate the project. As conditioned and designed, the project will be adequately served by all required utilities and public services Furthermore, the project was evaluated pursuant to the criteria for the exceptions to the exemptions as identified in Guidelines Section 14 CCR, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15300.2 and found that there are no exceptions to the use of an exemption for the project. The Property does not impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, does not result in cumulative impacts, does not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances, does not damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway, is not a hazardous waste site, and is not identified as a historical resource. Therefore, no further analysis is required. A Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County of Los Angeles Clerk of the Board.

SECTION 3 – ADMINISTRATION AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

1. Based on the entire record before the Planning Commission and all written and oral evidence presented to the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission hereby finds the property Site is not within the 300-foot appealable zone of the Coastal Development Permit to the California Coastal Commission.

2. Based on the entire record before the Planning Commission, all written and oral evidence presented to the Planning Commission, and the findings set forth in this Resolution PC 24- 08, the Planning Commission grants the Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan, and Coastal Development Permit, subject to the conditions of approval set forth in the attached Exhibit “B.”

3. The Chairman of the Planning Commission shall sign this Resolution PC 24-08 and the Secretary of the Planning Commission shall certify the adoption thereof.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution PC 24-08 be delivered to the City Clerk of Avalon and a copy be sent to the Applicant at the address set forth in the application for the Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan, and Coastal Development Permit. 12 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Planning Commission Members:

NOES: Planning Commission Members:

ABSENT: Planning Commission Members:

ABSTAIN: Planning Commission Members:
________________________
Chairman ____________
ATTEST:
___________________________
David Maistros, City Manager

CERTIFICATE
I, Donna Romo, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution PC 24-08 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Avalon at a special meeting held on the ____ day of ____, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Planning Commission Members:

NOES: Planning Commission Members:

ABSENT: Planning Commission Members:

ABSTAIN: Planning Commission Members:

________________________________________
Donna Romo, Planning Administrative Assistant
13 EXHIBIT “A”

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Street Address: 301 Beacon Street, APN 7480-031-040
LOT 41 AND THE NORTHERLY 19 FEET OF LOT 42, OF BLOCK I, TRACT 3368 OF THE

ORIGINAL MAP IN THE CITY OF AVALON, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NOW DESIGNATED AS LOT 53, BLOCK 22, OF THE ASSESSMENT MAP OF THE CITY OF AVALON. EXCEPT THE SOUTHEAST 25 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST 19 FEET OF SAID LAND, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGES 31 TO 46, OF OFFICIAL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. 14 EXHIBIT “B”

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Street Address: 301 Beacon Street, APN 7480-031-040

1. The project shall conform in substance and be maintained in general conformance with plans and exhibits labeled Project Plans in the staff report dated August 28, 2024 including any modifications required by conditions of approval, and as approved by the Planning Commission.

2. Except as otherwise provided herein, this project is approved as a precise plan. After any application has been approved, if changes are proposed regarding the location or alteration of any use or structure, a changed plan may be submitted to the Planning Director for approval. If the Planning Director determines that the proposed change complies with the provisions and the spirit and intent of the approval action, and that the action would have been the same for the changed plan as for the approved plan, the Planning Director may approve the changed plan without requiring a new public hearing. Should the modifications be considered substantial, the modifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.

3. Building permits shall be obtained for all construction work as required by the City of Avalon Planning and Building Department. Failure to obtain the required building permits may be cause for revocation of this entitlement.

4. At the time that Phase 1 of the project has been completed, occupancy of the building shall only be granted with approval of the Avalon Fire Department that all necessary fire safety systems are operational throughout the entire building, including but not limited to fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, and fire alarms.

5. Any future building signage shall comply with the provisions of AMC Chapter 9 Article 7 - Signs.

6. Operation of the hotel shall comply with all provisions of AMC Chapter 9-13 Noise. The operator shall not use or operate or cause to be used or operated outdoors any radio receiving set, sound amplifying equipment, television set, or other machine or device which produces or reproduces sound in such a manner as to be plainly audible from the real property line on which the sound amplifying equipment is located unless permitted by Special Use Permit.

7. It shall be unlawful for any person at a radius within 500 feet of any residential zone or of a hotel or motel, to operate equipment or perform any outside construction or repair work on buildings, structures, or projects, or to operate any pile driver, power shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick, power hoist, or any other construction-type device, or to cause to permit 15 such construction operations, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., or at any time on a Sunday, except when such acts constitute emergency work as defined in subsection (d) of § 5-13.02 of AMC Chapter 5-13, Noise, and issuance a Noise Variance Permit as described in § 5-13.10.

8. Hours of operation for roof deck and rooftop food service operations shall be 7:00AM to 10:00PM daily.

9. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant/developer shall prepare a lighting plan that includes the location, type, and illumination level of all proposed exterior light fixtures for staff review. Exterior lighting shall be arranged to prevent glare or directed illumination onto adjacent properties.

10. Approval of PC#2842 does not constitute approval of a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control License (ABC). The applicant/developer shall submit a subsequent application to the Planning and Building Department for consideration of approval of a specific ABC license type for the hotel’s on-site food service operations as a modification of this Conditional Use Permit.

11. No special events shall be permitted on roof deck without prior approval of Special Event Permit, pursuant to AMC Chapter 4-6, Special Events.

12. The applicant/developer shall be responsible for the cost of all improvements in the public right-of-way required for the construction of the project, including but not limited to utilities upgrades, sidewalk repairs, and roadway improvements.

13. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit, the applicant developer shall prepare a construction management plan for approval by the Public Works Department. The plan shall include, but is not limited to, detailed information regarding proposed street closures, traffic management plans, and encroachment permits required for construction of the project.

14. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant/developer shall prepare a non-priority Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for approval by the Public Works Department.

15. A trash enclosure shall be maintained of sufficient size to contain all bins and carts for the required solid waste, recycling, and organics service for the hotel operations, in compliance with all standards and requirements of AMC Chapter 6-2, Solid Waste Collection, Article 2 “Commercial and Public Place Accumulations, Disposal, and Collection.”

16. The on-site commercial autoette space shall be sized to fit a minimum 55” by 130” autoette vehicle, with room to enter and exit the vehicle, consistent with Section 175 of the California Vehicle Code.

17. A qualified archaeologist that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standard for Archaeology will be retained for ground disturbing projects within the City of Avalon. The qualified archaeologist will serve as the Principal 16 Archaeologist and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

An archaeological monitor and Tribal Monitor/Representative will monitor all ground disturbing activity and provide technical support to the City during projects. The Tribal Monitor/Representative will be someone of Gabrielino/Tongva descent. The archaeological monitor operates under the supervision of the Principal Archaeologist, and the archaeological monitor and Tribal Monitor/Representative have the authority to redirect work as necessary in order to evaluate and protect newly discovered cultural resources and/or Native American remains.

18. Cultural and tribal cultural resources monitoring activities shall comply with the City of Avalon “Cultural Resources and Native American Remains Monitoring and Mitigation Compliance Plan” dated January 2018.

19. Pursuant to AMC Section 9-11.104.d, The applicant shall be responsible for providing rental housing for at least 50% of peak season employees, calculated at the time entitlements are granted. Any commercial development subject to the provisions of this Chapter is subject to audit by the City following the first peak season after commercial operations have commenced, and the City reserves the right to modify the new commercial development's rental space requirements in line with this chapter if the estimation was deficient. Rents for such accommodations may be established by the hotel/motel/resort/new commercial operator with City approval, consistent with the City's "Implementation Guidelines" policy. Whether the hotel/motel/resort/new commercial operator may use existing housing stock or instead build new rental spaces to fulfill the requirements of this section will also be determined in line with the City's "Implementation Guidelines" policy. All rentals must be for the period of not less than six months.

20. On June 7, 2024, Southern California Edison has granted a water allocation for only Phase 1 of the project, as described in the “Construction Phasing” section of the staff report (up to 10 bedrooms/units). Confirmation of an additional water allocation must be secured prior to the granting of building permits for development associated with Phase 2 of the project.

The Applicant shall have up to three years to secure the necessary water allocation to complete the approved project. Should Applicant fail to obtain the required water allocation from SCE for the additional Phase 2 units, no building permit shall be issued for Phase 2 of the project.

21. Pursuant to AMC Chapter 4-4, Article 17 “Registration of Vehicles”, the applicant or business owner shall be required to obtain a Vehicle Permit for all residential and commercial vehicles that will operate within the public right-of-way of the City of Avalon.

22. Pursuant to AMC Section 9-8.410, this approval for these entitlements shall expire 36 months after the granting of approval if not vested or if a timely request for an extension of time has not been made or is denied. Any interruption or cessation of the permitted activity that is beyond the control of the property owner shall not result in the termination of such right or privilege.

23. The Applicant shall, at its own expense and with counsel selected by City, fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents (the 17 “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all claims, suits, causes of action, fines, penalties, proceedings, damages, injuries or losses of any name, kind or description, specifically including attorneys' fees, ("Liabilities"), arising in any way out of the Application or the Project under any state, federal, or local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. Applicant's indemnification obligation shall include, but not be limited to, actions to attack, set aside, void, or annul the City's approval of the Application, and Liabilities premised on, related to or invoking CEQA, including but not limited to, those arising out of City's decision that the Project is exempt from CEQA. City shall promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in the defense of such claim, action, or proceeding.

Applicant hereby waives any potential claim it might otherwise assert against City for any suspension of the processing of the Application resulting from the carrying out of this condition. Applicant's obligations under this condition shall not be limited to the amount of insurance coverage that may be available to Applicant, and shall not otherwise be restricted or confined by the presence or absence of any policy of insurance held by City or Applicant. Applicant's obligations, as set forth above, shall survive the completion or abandonment of the Project or the issuance of a certificate of occupancy with respect thereto. Such obligations shall be perpetual in duration and shall continue until such time as the Indemnified Parties are no longer at risk for the Liabilities. Applicant's obligations to indemnify under this Agreement shall include the obligation of the Applicant to defend City with legal counsel of City's own choosing. In the event City elects not to select such counsel, the designation of such counsel shall be made by the Applicant but shall be subject to prior approval by City. In addition, City may, at its discretion, participate in the defense of any action and/or proceeding. The provisions of this condition are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to the City. Further, all obligations and Liabilities under this Agreement are to be paid by the Applicant as they are incurred.

24. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including all City regulations. Violation of any of those laws in connection with the use will be cause for revocation of this permit.

The Cameron Hotel
Project Description
The proposed Cameron Hotel is located on the south-west corner of Beacon Street and Metropole in the City of Avalon. The existing structure was originally built in 1923. With the intention of providing housing for the Cameron family whom occupied the building for over 30 years. However the existing building has been vacant for the last 30 years and has fallen into a serious state of disrepair. Numerous unsuccessful options have been proposed to the Cameron family relating to bringing this building back to life. The Cameron family has entered to an agreement with Hamilton Pacific which will allow the revival of this site.

Rehabilitation of the existing structure was considered and it was determined to be infeasible because of the integrity of the existing structure. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fires sprinklers do not meet any of todays building codes and requirements. Severe termite infestation and sub standard structural issues are prevalent in the existing structure. Therefore it has been determined to remove the existing building with a new structure that can provide to the community uses that are desperately needed.

Currently, Avalon is desperately in need employee housing for both year round housing as well as daily workforce housing. This type of housing is a strong component of the new proposed plan.

The financial requirements of this type of housing has to be partially subsidized by other ancillary uses and activities.

Transient housing/hotel and support uses for visitors and the community is also a recommended use, compatible with the neighborhood and the needed workforce housing use.

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Therefore the following is the description of the proposed projects:

1.) Workforce Housing -
- 4 units of year round employee housing
- individually include living space, a kitchen, and a
private bathroom
- 3 units for daily transient workforce housing
- This use will include 3 rooms with
sleeping quarters that are set up for 2 double
bunk beds for a total of 12 beds.
- Each of the 3 rooms include private bathrooms.
- An exterior cooking facility with include prep
counter, sink and BBQ will be created on
the ground floor near the stairwell, final
layout to be determined during construction
documents. Associated with this area is a
dining/patio area.
- HVAC, Internet, Daily Housekeeping Service
- Separate Entrance
- Primary Access and 2nd emergency Access
Summary:
- 4 units of year round employee housing
- 3 hotel rooms that will provide 12 daily
workforce housing beds
TOTAL = 16 work force housing individuals

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2.) Hotel
- New Hotel
- ADA Compliant
- Lobby entrance
- Full-time onsite manager
- 34 hotel rooms that average 235 square feet, each
with their own private bathroom that average 60
square feet.
- Individual rooms will include King and Queen size
beds, dinette, refrigerator, coffee maker, Smart TV,
Ceiling Fan, Hair Dryer, Security safe, HVAC, and
Internet.
- No Vehicles or Vehicle Parking
- Daily Housekeeping
- Room Service 7:30 am to 9:00 pm
- In house laundry
- Current Decor
- Primary glass Elevator Access
- Secondary Emergency Access
Total = 34 full size hotel Rooms

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3.) Roof Top Deck
- ADA compliant
- Glass Elevator Access
- Hours of operation 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Lounge Setting
- Open to Hotel patrons as well as the general public
- Full Bar, Lounge furniture, food preparation kitchen
Sink, Dish washer, refrigerator/freezer, oven,
BBQ grill, ice maker
- Non amplified live music
- Custom sound system for mood music at low
volume
- Garden Setting with Bay view
- Weddings or large gatherings would require Special
Use Permit (Noise, Security, hours of operation, etc)
- Maximum Occupant Capacity 100
- Men’ Bathroom - 1 toilet and 2 urinals and 2
sinks. ADA Compliant
- Women’s Bathroom - 2 toilets, 2 sinks. ADA
compliant
- Fenced Storage Facilities
- 48 inch high Glass Perimeter Walls to maintain view,
reduce wind, reduce any ambient noise
- Secondary Emergency Access
- Compliant Lighting per Avalon Municipal Code

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General Project Information
- Parking - One Parking Space
- One vehicle allowed for general purposes
- 3 minute Loading Zone - Metropole
- New 4 foot Sidewalks on Metropole and Beacon
- Attempt to remove 2 power poles, subject to
approval of the “Rule 20 Utilities underground funds”
- ALL guests within the Hotel or Roof Top Deck go
thru the main lobby
- New energy saving equipment and building methods
- Double pane windows, low E
- Fire Sprinklers throughout
- Latest security lighting/Alarm System
- Fire retardant measure and materials used in
construction material and methods
- Temporary Luggage Storage
- Local activity booking services
- Architectural similarity with the neighborhood
Summary
The Cameron Hotel is intended to serve as the
continuation and a tribute to one of Avalon longest residents.

The family has put a lot of time and effort to make sure to create an improvement that would be well serving to the communities needs, as well as a site that they would be very proud to own for generations to come.

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95' 0"
21' 0"
13' 8"
15' 0"
First/Ground Floor
1/8 " = 1 foot
Front Desk
Stairs
1 Managers Room
4 Hotel Rooms
ref Kitchen
21' 4"
21' 0"
20' 0"
14' 4"
17 Beds

THE CAMERON HOTEL
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Desk
Powder bath
13' 4"
230
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14' 2" 294
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55sq.ft
205
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Managers 4' 0"
Room # 1
Room #2 Room #3
Lobby
Room # 4 Room # 5 Room # 6 Room #7 Room # 8
206sq.ft
197sq.ft
3 Workforce Rooms
4 beds per room
~8 rooms
Luggage Storage
211sq.ft
55sq.ft
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208sq.ft Closet
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210sq.ft
Emergency Access

WELL WELL
3'
EmergencyAccess
well well WELL WELL
Powder bath
Luggage Storage
Room # 4 Room # 5 Room # 6 Room #7 Room # 8
Room # 1
Room #2 Room #3
20' 6"
208
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First/Ground Floor
~8 rooms
Ground/First Floor Room Square Footages
Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq. Ft. #1 304 sq. ft. 56 sq. ft. #2 208 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #3 197 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft #4 230 sq. ft. 68 sq. ft. #5 216 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #6 205 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #7 211 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #8 210 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #1 304 sq. ft. 56 sq. ft. #2 208 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #3 197 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft #4 230 sq. ft. 68 sq. ft. #5 216 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #6 205 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #7 211 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #8 210 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #7 211 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #6 205 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #5 216 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #4 230 sq. ft. 68 sq. ft. #3 197 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft #2 208 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #1 304 sq. ft. 56 sq. ft. Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq. Ft. #8 210 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #7 211 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #6 205 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #5 216 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #4 230 sq. ft. 68 sq. ft. #3 197 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft #2 208 sq. ft. 55 sq. ft. #1 304 sq. ft. 56 sq. ft. Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq. Ft.

THE CAMERON HOTEL
Trash
20 ft
Text
Metropole
Beacon
SECOND FLOOR ROOM SQ. FT.

Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq. Ft. #9 200 sq. ft. 46 sq. ft. #10 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #11 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #12 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #13 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #14 190 sq. ft. 42 sq. ft. #15 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #16 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #17 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #18 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #19 202 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #9 200 sq. ft. 46 sq. ft. #10 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #11 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #12 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #13 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #14 190 sq. ft. 42 sq. ft. #15 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #16 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #17 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #18 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #19 202 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft.SECOND FLOOR ROOM SQ. FT. Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq. Ft.

THE CAMERON HOTEL
#19 202 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #18 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #17 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #16 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #15 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #14 190 sq. ft. 42 sq. ft. #13 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #12 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #11 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #10 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq. Ft. #9 200 sq. ft. 46 sq. ft. #19 202 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #18 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #17 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #16 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #15 195 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. #14 190 sq. ft. 42 sq. ft. #13 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #12 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #11 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #10 194 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq. Ft. #9 200 sq. ft. 46 sq. ft.

Third Floor Room Sq. Ft.

Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq.Ft. #20 204 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #21 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #22 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #23 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #24 224 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. #25 192 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #26 210 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #27 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #28 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #29 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #30 224 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft.

THE CAMERON HOTEL
#20 204 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #21 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #22 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #23 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #24 224 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. #25 192 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #26 210 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #27 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #28 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #29 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #30 224 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft.Third Floor Room Sq. Ft. #28 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #27 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #26 210 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #25 192 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #24 224 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. #23 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #22 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #21 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #20 204 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq.Ft. #30 224 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. #29 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #28 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #27 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #26 210 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #25 192 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #24 224 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. #23 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #22 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #21 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #20 204 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq.Ft. 7 ft.

Fourth Floor Room Sq. Ft.

Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq. Ft. #31 204 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #32 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #33 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #34 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #35 224 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. #36 192 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #37 210 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #38 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #39 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #40 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #41 223 sq.ft. 60 sq.ft.

THE CAMERON HOTEL
#40 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #39 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #38 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #37 210 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #36 192 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #35 224 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. #34 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #33 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #32 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #31 204 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq. Ft. #41 223 sq.ft. 60 sq.ft.#40 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #39 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #38 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #37 210 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #36 192 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #35 224 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. #34 200 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. #33 196 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #32 200 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. #31 204 sq. ft. 44 sq. ft. Room # Bedroom Sq. Ft. Bathroom Sq. Ft.

Proposed Cameron Hotel
301 Beacon Street
Planning Commission Application No. 2842

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION REVIEW EVALUATION
Lead Agency:

City of Avalon
Planning and Building Department
410 Avalon Canyon Road, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA 90704 Contact: Kelly Ribuffo, Senior Project Manager
Prepared by
McKenna Lanier Group, Inc.
30650 Rancho California Rd. Ste D406-166
Temecula, CA 92591
August 2024
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Table of Contents
1 Categorical Exemption Determination Summary .......................................................................... 1 2 Project Overview.......................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Background.................................................................................................................................. 4

2.3 Project Setting and Location........................................................................................................ 5

2.3.1 Existing Conditions.................................................................................................................. 5

2.3.2 Surrounding Land Uses ........................................................................................................... 6

2.3.3 Topography and Soils.............................................................................................................. 6

2.3.4 Site Zoning and Approvals....................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Project Description .................................................................................................................... 10

2.4.1 Physical Components............................................................................................................ 11

2.4.2 Construction Characteristics................................................................................................. 14

2.4.3 Operational Characteristics................................................................................................... 16

2.4.4 Best Management Practices Prior To and During Construction ...........................................17 3 Regulatory Summary.................................................................................................................. 26 4 Categorical Exemption Consistency Analysis............................................................................... 28 5 Categorical Exemption Exceptions Analysis ................................................................................ 39 6 Determination............................................................................................................................ 42 TABLES
Table 1: Surrounding Land Use .................................................................................................................... 6 Table 2: Development Standards Compliance............................................................................................. 7 Table 3: Estimated Trip Generation per ITE............................................................................................... 30 Table 4: Estimated Trip Generation In-Fill Rates ....................................................................................... 32 Table 5: Change in Noise Level Characteristics.......................................................................................... 34 Table 6: Worst-Case Predicted Operational Noise Levels (dBA)................................................................. 34 Table 7: Regional Significance – Operational Emissions (lbs/day).............................................................. 37

FIGURES
Figure 1: Regional Vicinity.......................................................................................................................... 20 Figure 2: Project Location .......................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 3: Site Plan....................................................................................................................................... 22 Figure 4A: North Elevation......................................................................................................................... 23 Figure 4B: West and South Elevations.......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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Figure 5: Architectural Rendering .............................................................................................................. 25 Figure 6: ITE and In-Fill Study Excerpt........................................................................................................ 31 Figure 7: Projected Operational Noise Impacts......................................................................................... 35

APPENDICES
Appendix A Architectural Plans
Appendix B 301 Beacon Street Hotel - Cat32 Exemption Noise Impact Assessment - Avalon, CA, prepared by MD Acoustics, July 26, 2024
Appendix C 301 Beacon Street Hotel – Focused Air Quality Impact Study, City of Avalon, CA, MD Acoustics, May 8, 2024
Appendix D 301 Beacon Street, Historic Resources Assessment, ESA, February 2024 CEQA Exemption Compliance Determination August 2024
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1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION DETERMINATION SUMMARY
Project Title: Proposed Cameron Hotel at 301 Beacon Street Planning Commission Application No. 2842
Applicant: Hamilton Pacific, LLC, Attn: Michael Flynn
2002 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Suite 116, Del Mar, CA 92014-2258 [email protected]

Lead Agency: City of Avalon, Planning and Building Department Address: 410 Avalon Canyon Road, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA 90704 Contact: Kelly Ribuffo, Senior Project Manager; [email protected]; (310) 510-0220
Project Location: Southeast corner of Beacon Street and Metropole Avenue, Avalon, CA 301 Beacon Street
Gross Acres: 0.08 AC (3,321 SF)
Topographic Quad (USGS 7.5”): Santa Catalina East
Topographic Quad Coordinates: Township 9 South, Range 14 West Latitude: 33°20'33.46" N, Longitude: 118°19'41.80" W
APN: 7480-031-040
Zoning Designation: Special Commercial (SC)
Concurrent Entitlements: Planning Commission Application No. 2842: Consisting of the following:
• Conditional Use Permit: To develop a new four-story hotel on the southeast corner of Beacon Street and Metropole Avenue with 37 hotel rooms, four hotel employee studio units and a rooftop deck with light food and beverage service as an amenity (AMC Section 9-6.203). • Site Plan Review: At the southeast corner of Beacon and Metropole Avenue, demolish the existing, vacant, 5,882 square foot (SF) threestory residential building that is 22 feet high (on the southwest corner) and contains 10 units and construct a new 12,212 SF four-story hotel that is 28 feet high (on the southwest corner) and will contain 37 hotel rooms, four hotel employee studio units, and a rooftop deck accessed by elevator that will contain a 480 SF prep kitchen/bathroom building for the sale of beverages and light food, where the rooftop accessory structures would extend approximately 10 feet above the parapet. • Variance for Building Bulk Hotel Building Over Maximum Permitted Height of 28 feet per Section 9-6.304 (d)(1) – Hotel Building. The Project Site is situated on a lot that slopes from south to north, with the south end being the higher elevation. The Avalon Municipal Code identifies “Building Bulk” to be a maximum height of 28 feet from lot's natural surface to the highest point of the building. The lot is sloped lower on the north (Beacon Street) than it is on the south (along the Metropole CEQA Exemption Compliance Determination August 2024
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frontage). The height of the hotel ranges from 28 feet to 44 feet due to the change in elevation across the lot. Therefore, the total height variance is represented as a range from 1 feet at the parapet on the southwest corner of the building to 16 feet at the parapet on the northeast corner of the building. Therefore, a variance of 1 to 16 feet is required for the building bulk of the hotel between the south elevation and north elevation of the hotel building.
• Variance for Building Bulk Over Maximum Permitted Height of 28 feet per Section 9-6.304 (d)(1) - Rooftop Accessory Structures. The Municipal Code does not identify if an accessory structure would be included in the definition of “Building Bulk” to which the height standard is applied.

Therefore, for public transparency, the City is requiring a variance of for the rooftop accessory structures which are each approximately 10 feet high above the parapet. The 8-foot by 9-foot elevator (70 SF) would be placed on the Beacon Street frontage, which is lower than the Metropole frontage, for a total height of 52 feet above the sidewalk. The 480 SF rooftop bathroom and kitchen prep building would extend a total of 38 feet above the upper back patio elevation on the south end of the building. These buildings would be positioned on the rooftop in a manner to allow for a substantial open deck area while minimizing view impacts. Therefore, a variance of 24 feet is required for the elevator, and a variance of 10 feet is required for the rooftop bathroom/prep kitchen building.
• Variance for Maximum Permitted Lot Coverage of 80 percent gross lot area per Section 9-6.304 (d)(2). The Project would be constructed on APN: 7480-031-040 which is 3,325 SF. The Proposed Project would provide a 3-foot rear yard setback with a building footprint of 3,220 SF, providing for a 97 percent gross lot coverage. Therefore, a variance of 17 percent of the gross lot area would be required.
• Variance for Maximum Permitted Floor Area of 140 percent per Section 9-6.304 (d)(3). . The Project would be constructed on APN: 7480-031- 040 which is 3,325 SF. The Proposed Project would construct a 12,212 SF four-story building on the 3,325 SF lot, for a total of 385 percent floor area. Therefore, a variance of 245 percent would be required.

Project Description: Applicant Hamilton Pacific, LLC, Inc proposes to demolish the existing vacant building on APN 7480-031-040, which is a 3,325 SF lot on the southeast corner of Beacon Street and Metropole Avenue and construct a hotel. The Proposed Project would demolish the existing, vacant, 5,882 square foot (SF) three-story residential building that is 22 feet high (southwest building corner) and contains 10 units and construct a new 12,212 SF four-story hotel at a maximum height of 44 feet at the top of the parapet (northeast building corner), that would include 37 hotel rooms, four hotel employee studio units and a rooftop deck with an elevator and combination outdoor prep CEQA Exemption Compliance Determination August 2024
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kitchen/bathroom accessory structure that would provide light food and beverage service where the accessory structures would extend approximately 10 feet above the parapet. Demolition of the existing building would occur with labor and hand power tools, and no heavy equipment would be utilized except to prepare the building pad for final grading once the building demolition has been completed. Interior room completion would be completed in two phases, based on water allocations by Southern California Edison which dictates development in the City based its operation of the City’s water system. Operations consist of typical hotel operations.

The Project Site is zoned as Special Commercial (SC). Variances for height, lot coverage and floor area are required.

Other Public Agencies Whose Approval is Required (i.e., permits, financing approval, or participating agreement):
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD): Permits as needed for construction.

Determination: The environmental analysis provided in the attached Categorical Exemption Review Evaluation indicates that the Proposed Project is consistent with the criteria identified in CEQA, 14 CCR, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32 “In-Fill Development Projects” because: the Project site is consistent with the applicable general plan and zoning regulations; occurs within City limits on a site less than 5 acres; the site has no habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the Project site and can be serviced by existing utilities.

Additionally, an evaluation was conducted of the Project against the criteria for the exceptions to the exemptions as identified in Guidelines Section 14 CCR, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15300.2 and found that there are no exceptions to the use of an exemption for the Project. Therefore, no further analysis is required. A Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County of Los Angeles Clerk of the Board and the State of California Clearinghouse. _________________________________________ ________________ City of Avalon Date
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2 PROJECT OVERVIEW

2.1 Introduction
Pursuant to Section 15367 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City of Avalon (City) is the public agency that has the principal responsibility for conducting or approving a project.

Applicant Hamilton Pacific, LLC, Inc proposes to demolish the existing vacant building on APN 7480-031- 040, which is a 3,325 SF lot on the southeast corner of Beacon Street and Metropole Avenue and construct a hotel. The Proposed Project would demolish the existing, vacant, 5,882 square foot (SF) three-story residential building that is up to 44 feet high (northeast building corner) and contains 10 units and construct a new 12,212 SF four-story hotel at a maximum height of 28 feet at the parapet (southwest building corner), that would include 37 hotel rooms, four hotel employee studio units and a rooftop deck that includes accessory structures of an elevator and combination outdoor prep kitchen/bathroom structure that would provide light food and beverage service where the accessory structures would extend approximately 10 feet above the parapet.

Demolition of the existing building would occur with labor and hand power tools, and no heavy equipment would be utilized except to prepare the building pad for final grading once the building demolition has been completed. Interior room completion would be completed in two phases, based on water allocations by Southern California Edison which dictates development in the City based its operation of the City’s water system. Operations consist of that for a typical hotel. The Project Site is zoned as Special Commercial (SC).

The City, as the lead agency for the Proposed Project, is responsible for preparing environmental documentation in accordance with CEQA to determine if approval of the discretionary actions requested and subsequent development of the Proposed Project would have a significant impact on the environment. As such, this document is designed to meet the requirements for the City of Avalon’s Environmental Assessment/CEQA compliance.

2.2 Background
Applicant Hamilton Pacific, LLC offers full service general contracting services throughout Southern California. The Applicant is also currently the developer and contractor for the Hamilton Cove Development in Avalon, and currently has approximately 15 to 30 construction employees working on any given day depending on the work activity. The Applicant currently houses employees during the week in a combination of hotels and other transient housing. Given the housing shortage in the City of Avalon and the Hamilton Cove development is anticipated to continue for another five to 10 years, the Applicant has chosen to lease and redevelop the existing building at 301 Beacon Street for the purpose of providing a more permanent solution to the long-term temporary housing needs of its Hamilton Cove construction employees and develop/operate a hotel to off-set the costs of the building development. It is anticipated that housing his employees in this development would free up approximately 10 to 20 rooms in hotels and in other transient housing in Avalon.

The building at 301 Beacon Street has been vacant for more than 20 years, is in a state of disrepair, and has become somewhat of an eyesore in a prominent area of the City. A structural evaluation of the building conducted by the applicant has determined that remodeling or renovating the building is not feasible, and it must be completely demolished and reconstructed.

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Therefore, the Applicant is proposing to demolish the building and reconstruct it to current standards. All of the 37 hotel rooms range from 200 to 230 SF, which is greater than the 190 SF as required by Avalon Municipal Code Section 9-7.901, and the bathrooms average 50 SF, which is greater than the 35 SF required by the City code. An additional four studio apartments are provided for the hotel manager and housekeeping staff.

Once completed, the Applicant would contract with the hotel operator for exclusive rights to use three to four hotel rooms during the weekdays for the Hamilton Cove construction workers, who are currently housed in various transient housing and hotels throughout the City. These rooms would be released for visitors and/or other workforce housing on the weekends.

The Applicant has identified that the benefits of this Project to the City include the following:
• Additional transient occupancy taxes for 37 hotel rooms; • Additional availability of hotel rooms for visitors;
• Create four to five new jobs for administration and other duties, with four jobs offering live-in accommodations as hotel workforce housing.

2.3 Project Setting and Location
The proposed Project is located at the southeast corner of Beacon Street and Metropole Avenue in the City of Avalon and is identified as 301 Beacon Street, Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel No. (APN) 7480- 031-040. Refer to Figure 1: Regional Vicinity and Figure 2: Project Location located at the end of this section.

The Project site is within the USGS 7.5’ quadrangle Santa Catalina East, within Topographic Quad Coordinates: Township 9 South, Range 14 West, Latitude: 33°20'33.46" N / Longitude: 118°19'41.80" W.

2.3.1 Existing Conditions
The building and Proposed Project is situated on the southeast corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street.

The Project Site is vacant 5,882 SF three-story, 22-foot-high building that contains 10 residential units. The existing building footprint occupies approximately 2,859 SF of the 3,325 SF lot, with an approximately 466 SF patio, which represents an approximately 19-foot-wide setback.

The three-story building was constructed in 1923, designed in a vernacular style with elements of Mediterranean Revival. The building includes two shallow wings that project from the east and south corners. The building has a flat roof that has a centralized stepped parapet at the northwest elevation.

The stepped parapet meets in the center of the northwest elevation and includes a tower-like projection with a hipped roof that is approximately 34 feet tall. The main roof is rolled asphalt, and the tower projection structure is clad with shingles. The building is wood frame construction, sheathed in nonoriginal vinyl siding.

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It was constructed with some units existing below the street grade, which allows the roofline to remain flat, similar to the neighboring buildings along Metropole Avenue which also have units below street grade due to the street’s steep slope. Therefore, the above-ground elevation of the building is shorter along the rear of the building at Metropole Avenue than it is along the frontage at Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street. The existing building height is 22 feet at the rear of the property.

There are recessed ground-level entrances at all four elevations, framed by archways and accessed by concrete steps with original wood landings. All doors except one are wooden with multi-pane glazing. The northeast elevation contains recessed entrances framed by archways that lead to a metal fire escape on the upper levels. The entrance on the southwest elevation is surrounded by a metal canopy. Fenestration appears to be original consisting of double-hung, one over wood frame windows with lambs tongue details. The first-floor windows on all elevations are covered with wooden lattices.

There is one Pepper tree at the rear of the building. There is no other vegetation, or habitat for sensitive species.

The existing building housed short-term and seasonal visitors after its construction in 1923 and was also occupied by the property owner’s family between approximately 1930 and 2000. However, it has been vacant since approximately 2000 and has fallen into a state of disrepair. The building does not meet current building code standards and significant termite damage is present.

2.3.2 Surrounding Land Uses
Surrounding land uses are summarized on Table 1: Surrounding Land Use.

Table 1: Surrounding Land Use
Direction Land Use Description
North Beacon Street, Avalon Community Church
South Multi-family housing
East Residential duplex (used storage by owner of 301 Beacon Street), Beacon Hill Senior Apartments West Metropole Avenue, Hotel St. Lauren (7-story hotel)

2.3.3 Topography and Soils
Metropole Avenue slopes steeply southeasterly to northeasterly from Tremont Street (south, higher elevation) toward Beacon Street (north, lower elevation). Beacon Street slopes northwesterly from Calle Del Sol (northwest, higher elevation) to southeasterly (Sumner Avenue, lower elevation). Therefore, there are elevational changes throughout the Project Site.

The soil series is described by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) as urban landxerorthents, landscaped, association 0 to 8 percent slopes.

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2.3.4 Site Zoning and Approvals
The Project Site is zoned by the City of Avalon as Special Commercial (SC). City of Avalon Code Section 9- 6 identifies that the SC zoning district is provide an area in which both small scale residents and neighborhood retail and services can coexist harmoniously. The SC area is defined by commercial areas easterly of Catalina Avenue (between Beacon and Third Streets); south side of Beacon (Catalina Avenue to Calle del Sol); and west side of Metropole (Beacon northerly to and including City Hall site). The SC zoning district is consistent with the Commercial land use designation of the City’s 2030 General Plan/Local Coastal Plan.

The Project Site is not within any airport zone.

A hotel is permitted within the SC zone with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (Section 9-6.303).

The Applicant has applied for approval of the Proposed Cameron Hotel at 301 Beacon Street, from the City of Avalon through the Planning Commission Application No. 2842 to allow for the hotel use. Design plans are contained in Appendix A - Architectural Plans.

Table 2: Development Standards Compliance identifies the Project features as they relate to the Section 9-6.304 Development Standards for development in the SC zone. Variances are required for the Project to be consistent with the City’s development standards.

Table 2: Development Standards Compliance
Zoning Code Standard Project Features/Discussion
9-6.304 (a) Minimum Permitted Lot Area. Each lot or
parcel of land created after the adoption
of this title, in the Special "C" Zone, shall
have a minimum lot area of not less than
2,000 square feet.

Consistent. The lot size according to the applicant
survey is 3,225 SF.
9-6.304 (b) Minimum Permitted Lot Width. Each lot
or parcel of land, created after the
adoption of this title, in the Special "C"
Zone, shall have a minimum lot width of
50 feet.

Not Applicable. The lot width is 35 feet on the north
and south sides and 95 feet on the east and west sides.

This is an existing lot, developed in 1927, prior to the February 12, 1986 adoption of the City’s Ordinance
No. 672 which identified development standards for
the SC zone.
9-6.304 (c) Minimum Required Setbacks. The
minimum required setbacks shall be three
feet in rear; zero feet on all other sides.

Consistent: The Site Plan (Figure 3) identifies 0 FT side yard setbacks and a 3 FT rear yard setback.
9-6.304 (d)(1) Maximum Permitted Height: 28 feet for
“Building Bulk” as both the hotel and the
rooftop accessory structures
Consistent With Variance Approval: The Project Site is
situated on a lot that contains elevational changes.

The Avalon Municipal Code does not provide guidance
for how to measure height on a hillside lot for the SC
zone as it does for residential zones where structures
are constructed on a hillside lot.

Therefore, to establish the height, Avalon Municipal
Code (AMC) Section 9-3.608, “Height, Building” states:
“Shall mean the vertical distance from the lot's natural surface to the highest point of the building.”
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Zoning Code Standard Project Features/Discussion
Because the lot is developed, no natural surface exists.

For elevation control, the “natural surface” is
presumed to be the steep grade of the street surface
of Metropole Avenue as all buildings along Metropole
Avenue use the street grade as the control for
entrances and buildings, and Beacon Street, which
also slopes. However, to comply with AMC Section 9-

3.608’s definition to use the “lot’s natural surface”
from which to measure the highest vertical surface,
the Proposed Project’s building height is calculated
from the existing patio at the south end of the building that exists at the Metropole Avenue grade, to the
sidewalk on the north side of the building along the
Beacon Street frontage. Due to the slope, the variance
must be expressed as a range.

Hotel Height: The Proposed Project would be 28 feet
high at the parapet along the south elevation of the
building, along the Metropole Avenue frontage, and
approximately up to 44 feet high from the sidewalk on
the northeast corner (Beacon Street) due to the
roadway slope. Therefore, a variance of 0 to 16 feet is required for the building bulk between the south end
of the building and the northeast elevation of the
building.

Rooftop Accessory Structures. The Avalon Municipal
Code does not identify if an accessory structure would
be included in the definition of “Building Bulk” to
which the height standard is applied. Therefore, for
public transparency, the City is requiring a variance of for the rooftop accessory structures which are each
approximately 10 feet high above the building
parapet. The 8-foot by 9-foot elevator would be
placed on the Beacon Street frontage, which is lower
than the Metropole frontage, for a total height of 52
feet above the sidewalk. The 480 SF rooftop bathroom
and kitchen prep building would extend a total of 40
feet above the upper back patio elevation on the
south end of the building. Therefore, a variance of 24
feet is required for the elevator, and a variance of 10 feet is required for the rooftop bathroom/prep
kitchen building.

Each of the accessory buildings would be positioned
on the rooftop in a manner that minimizes view
impacts, and approximately 1,800 SF of open rooftop
seating would be provided.

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Zoning Code Standard Project Features/Discussion
9-6.304 (d)(2) Maximum Permitted Lot Coverage: 80%
of gross lot area.

Consistent with Variance Approval. APN: 7480-031-
040 is identified as 3,325 SF (Figure 3). The Proposed
Project would provide for a 3-foot rear yard setback,
and 0 foot side yard and front yard setbacks as allowed by the AMC. The ground floor would be 3,220 SF for a
97 percent gross lot coverage. Therefore, a variance of 17 percent of the gross lot area would be required.

For context, ground floor of the existing structure is
approximately 2,652 SF with an approximately 19 to
27 foot rear yard setback, or approximately 80 percent
gross lot coverage.

The proposed lot coverage would be consistent with
the lot coverages for other hotels in the City that seek to maximize hotel room space, including the
neighboring seven-story Hotel St. Lauren on the
northwest corner of Metropole Avenue and Beacon
Street (231 Beacon Street) which maintains similar
sideyard and rear setbacks as the Proposed Project.
9-6.304 (d)(3) Maximum Permitted Floor Area: 140% of
gross lot area.

Consistent with Variance Approval. APN: 7480-031-
040 is identified 3,325 SF (Figure 3). The Proposed
Project would construct a 12,212 SF four-story
building and rooftop deck with 550 SF of accessory
structures that include an elevator and prep kitchen
and bathrooms, for a total floor area of 12,762. This
represents a 383 percent maximum floor area.

Therefore, a variance of 243 percent over the
permitted 140 percent would be required to be
consistent.

For context, the total square footage of the existing
structure is 5,882 SF building or approximately 176
percent floor area, or 36 percent over the maximum
permitted.

The floor area ratio would be consistent with floor
area ratios for other hotels in the City that seek to
maximize hotel room space, including the neighboring
seven-story Hotel St Lauren on the northwest corner
of Metropole Avenue and Beacon Street (231 Beacon
Street). Based on County parcel data, the Hotel St
Lauren is a 19,178 SF building on an approximately
6,400 SF lot, for a floor ratio of approximately 333
percent.
9-6.304 (e) Off-Street Parking. To be determined by
the Commission.

Consistent. The Proposed Project would provide one
golf cart stall for employee use only. There is no visitor parking proposed given the extensive ride share and
transit network in the City.

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Zoning Code Standard Project Features/Discussion
This is a similar condition at many of the other hotels in the City that do not provide visitor parking and have limited off-street or on-street parking stalls for
employee or staff parking.
9-6.304 (f) Trash Storage. Sufficient enclosed, offstreet trash storage areas shall be required to serve the use.

Consistent. An approximately 6-foot by 8-foot trash
enclosure would be provided adjacent to the parking
stall, consistent with the commercial service
requirements of the city’s refuse hauler, Avalon
Environmental.

A summary of the variances required for the Project to be consistent with the Avalon Municipal Code is the following:

Type Permitted Proposed Difference/Variance
Height – Hotel Building 28 feet 28 feet (south/highest) to 44 feet (northeast/lowest) at parapet 0 FT to 16 FT at parapet
Height – Accessory
Structures 28 feet
480 SF kitchen/bathroom =38
feet above ground surface (10
feet above permitted)
70 SF elevator = 52 feet above
ground surface (24 feet above
permitted)
10 FT to 24 FT
Lot Coverage 80 percent 97 percent 17 percent
Floor Area Ratio 140 percent 383 percent 243 percent

2.4 Project Description
Applicant Hamilton Pacific, LLC, Inc proposes to demolish the existing vacant building on APN 7480-031- 040, which is a 3,325 SF lot on the southeast corner of Beacon Street and Metropole Avenue (a crosssloped lot) and construct a hotel. The Proposed Project would demolish the existing, vacant, 5,882 square foot (SF) three-story residential building that is 22 feet high (southwest building corner) and contains 10 units and construct a new 12,212 SF four-story hotel at a maximum height of 44 feet at the parapet (northeast building corner), that would include 37 hotel rooms, four hotel employee studio units and a rooftop deck with an elevator (80 SF) and a bathroom and outdoor prep kitchen accessory structures (total 480 SF) that would extend approximately 10 feet above the parapet.

The existing building has been determined to be in an extremely deteriorated state, structurally deficient, and demolition is required. Demolition of the existing building would occur with labor and hand power tools only, and no heavy equipment would be utilized except to prepare the building pad for final grading once the building demolition has been completed.

Operations consist of use of typical hotel operations. Once completed, the Applicant would contract with the hotel management for exclusive rights to use three to four hotel rooms during the week for his Hamilton Cove construction crew, and these rooms would be available to visitors and other workforce housing on the weekends.

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2.4.1 Physical Components
Refer to Figure 3: Site Plan and Figure 4A: North Elevation and Figure 4B: West and South Elevations located at the end of this section for details, and Appendix A: Floor Plans for details of the room configuration for each floor.

Site Plan: The Proposed Project would include the construction of a 12,212 SF four-story hotel with 37 hotel rooms, four hotel employee studio units and rooftop accessory structures including an elevator (approximately 8-foot by 10-foot) and prep kitchen/bathroom (24-foot x 25-foot). The Proposed Project would provide for a 3-foot rear yard setback, and 0-foot side yard and front yard setbacks as allowed by the Avalon Municipal Code (AMC).

The hotel lobby would face Beacon Street. It is anticipated that customer loading and unloading would occur along Beacon Street. An elevator would be situated along the Beacon Street frontage and provide access from the ground floor to the roof.

The Proposed Project would generally occupy the same building footprint as the existing building but would increase the rear yard setback from 19 feet to 3 feet, as allowed by City code. The existing building footprint occupies 2,652.4 SF of the 3,325 SF lot, and there is no existing parking area. The Proposed Project building footprint would occupy approximately 3,220 SF within the 3,325 SF lot, with an interior garage/parking area within the southwest portion of the building.

Hotel Building Elevations: Due to the cross-slope of the Project Site, the height of the building varies. The height of the Proposed Project would be 28 feet high at the parapet along the southwest edge of the building along the Metropole Avenue frontage, 40 feet at the parapet on the northwest edge and approximately 44 feet at the parapet along the northeast edge of the building. Due to the slope of Metropole Avenue on the south and west side of the property, some units would be constructed below ground surface to maintain the flat roof along the south and west side of the property. The combination of aboveground and below ground construction is similar to the other structures along Metropole Avenue between Beacon Street (north) and Tremont Street (south) in order to maximize the floor area given the slope of the road. Refer to Figure 4A: North Elevation and Figure 4B: West and South Elevations for architectural renderings of the elevations.

Rooftop Deck Floor Plan and Elevations: The rooftop deck would be secured by a 4-foot-high perimeter masonry wall, with 24-inch-high glass panels affixed to the top of the wall. The rooftop would be flat with a combination prep kitchen/bar/bathroom structure proposed to be constructed along the south end of the roof. The cooking and bathroom structure would be approximately 10 feet tall by 20 feet long and 24 feet wide. An approximately 10-foot-tall elevator structure would be positioned on the rooftop deck along the Beacon Street frontage. The remainder two-thirds of the roof, or approximately 1,800 SF, would remain open and have tables and chairs or lounge type exterior sofas. The mechanical uses would be situated on the south end of the building, behind a mansard roof or wall that will be approximately 4 feet tall. The mechanical uses include the installation of a total of 16 air conditioning condensing units. The position and size of the elevator, prep kitchen/bathroom building being situated at opposite ends of the building, combined with the open floor plan of the roof, is designed to minimize view impacts from the residences that exist to the south and west of the Project Site.

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Metropole frontage, for a total height of 52 feet above the sidewalk. The 480 SF rooftop bathroom and kitchen prep building would extend approximately 40 feet above the back patio elevation, which is at the same grade as Metropole Avenue on the south end of the building.

Hotel Floor Plans: Floor plan details are provided in Appendix A. All floors can be accessed from the elevator. All of the 37 hotel rooms range from 200 to 230 SF, which is greater than required by Avalon Municipal Code Section 9-7.901 and the bathrooms average 50 SF, which is greater than the 35 SF required by the City code. The approximately 480 SF area for cooking, dining and bathroom would be located within a structure on the rooftop deck. The floorplans (Appendix A), identify the following:
• First Floor: will house the lobby, a manager apartment, and seven hotel rooms. Access to the lower levels would be provided via a stairway. A portion of this level would be constructed below street level to maintain level grade.
• Second Floor: would contain 10 hotel rooms, and one housekeeper apartment. This level will provide access to the parking garage at the south end of the building which would be at street level.
• Third Floor: would offer 10 hotel rooms, one housekeeper apartment, and laundry. • Fourth Floor: would house 10 hotel rooms and one housekeeper apartment.

Amenities: The Proposed Project would offer a rooftop deck for guests to relax and enjoy ocean views.

Beverages and light food would be available for sale from the prep kitchen. The rooftop deck restrooms provide a convenient bathroom facility to those that choose to enjoy the roof top deck and not have to take the elevator of stairs to access hotel bathrooms. The rooftop restaurant and bar would be open to guests and to the public.

Additionally, hotel guests may enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, light food and beverage service. The hotel will also include a lobby, front desk, laundry/storage facilities for the temporary storage of guest personal items and luggage.

Lighting and Landscaping. The Proposed Project would install downward-facing lighting within the 4-foothigh masonry wall that surrounds the rooftop deck only. No lighting is planned for the middle of the roof top deck. No exterior building lighting is proposed. Lighting for the rooftop bathrooms and common cooking area structure would be installed within the bathrooms and cooking structure, and there would be no lighting on the exterior of the structure.

The existing Pepper Tree at the rear of the property would be removed, and no landscaping is proposed.

Site Access and Parking. Because the use is primarily transitory housing, guests are anticipated to be dropped off by a rideshare (such as a taxi or other transport vehicle) at the curb at Beacon Street where they would enter the hotel lobby One golf-cart sized parking stall would be provided on site in a carport along the southwestern side of the property to be utilized only by the manager and housekeeping staff.

There is an existing loading zone on Metropole Avenue that would remain, and a new 3-minute loading zone would be proposed at the entrance on Beacon Street.

Pursuant to Section 5.106.5.2 of the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 11 – CALGreen), one EV charger would be provided for the golf cart stall at the time of building construction.

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Curbside drop-off for hotel guests is common in Avalon. The main drop-off and pick-up would be at the curb on Beacon Street. Beacon Street is approximately 33 feet wide, curb-to-curb, while Metropole Avenue is approximately 13 feet curb-to-curb. Therefore, using Beacon Street for the main drop-off/pickup would not interfere with general City traffic circulation.

Architectural Style. The Proposed Project is designed to maintain a refreshed/modified Mediterranean Revival, with board and batten siding of different sizes and directions (Figure 5: Architectural Rendering).

A glass storefront is designed as a focal point to mark the entrance of the hotel lobby. The elevator along the Beacon Street frontage would be glass, installed in the middle of the Beacon Street frontage, which would break up the massing of the building along Beacon Street. The building colors are primarily a neutral cream with dark earthtone accents, and black trim for the windows.

Utilities and Services.
• Gas and Electric: All Project utilities for gas, electric and water are served by Southern California Edison (SCE). Because the building was already served by SCE for gas and electric, utility connections exist.
• Water: City applicants must obtain a “water allotment” from SCE to serve water to their project.

For this Project, SCE has determined that the applicant currently has 10 units for water service and 34 water units after SCE completes its capital improvements to the water system, scheduled for between the summer of 2024 end of 2025, although an exact schedule on when SCE would release the 34 additional credits is not known at this time. Additional water credits would be required to be obtained for the rooftop restaurant operations, although the number is not known at this time.
• Trash: Avalon Environmental. Commercial trash containers for trash and recycling would be placed in the parking area at the south end of the building and moved to the curb for pickup as directed by Avalon Environmental. The Proposed Project is exempt from the requirements to recycle food waste under Senate Bill 1383 (SB1383) because the Proposed Project is not a hotel with on-site food facilities and 200 or more rooms.
• Internet and Cable TV: Various providers. Facilities for these services are readily available in the immediate Project area through various vendors that serve Avalon. It is anticipated that the building would only provide internet services, and no Cable TV services would be provided. • Sewer: The building would connect to the City’s saltwater sewer system through the existing building lateral connection lines, and no new sewer main lines or lateral lines would be required to serve the Project. The existing laterals would be replaced if they are determined to be damaged or compromised, or the size of the lateral may need to be increased to meet the additional demand of the Proposed Project compared to the existing building. The condition of the existing lateral lines would be assessed during final design and construction.

Stormwater Management. The Project would maintain standard stormwater controls during demolition and construction such as the use of straw waddles around the perimeter. The existing units that are below ground surface would be secured with plywood or metal plates and caution tape until construction of those units occur to prevent the subterranean facilities from filling with water.

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Off-Site Improvements. No off-site improvements are anticipated. Beacon Street, along the Project frontage is approximately 34 feet curb to curb.

2.4.2 Construction Characteristics
Initial site improvements include demolition, grading and underground infrastructure followed by building construction and painting activities. Site grading would be limited to minor removal and soil balancing with little to no import or export of fill material. Project construction would require the use of heavy equipment such as one backhoe, concrete trucks, and a water truck.

It is anticipated that the entire property boundary would be fenced and screened.

All construction would occur in accordance with City guidelines, Section 5-13.06, which makes construction within 500 feet of residential zones, hotels, or motels unlawful between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. or at any time on Sundays.

Construction Phasing
The Project would be developed in two phases based on the SCE water allotments for the property. In accordance with SCE water allotment guidelines, the Project can currently only occupy rooms that make up a total of 10 water units until SCE develops additional capital improvements, the schedule of which is unknown at this time, but is anticipated to be near the end of 2025. With these capital improvements in place, SCE would be able to serve water to the additional 34 units, or a total of 44 water units for the hotel rooms. Additional water credits from SCE to operate the roof-top restaurant would be required prior to operation.

The following construction phasing is anticipated, although may change, based on the water credits issued by SCE.

Phase 1 is anticipated to occur between September 2024 and January 2026 (10 total water units), but may vary depending on construction crew scheduling:
• Demolition, final grading, utilities as needed.
• Build the hotel infrastructure, exterior/architectural, install elevator to all four floors with rooftop access, all mechanical to fully support first phase.
• Develop first floor interior that would contain lobby, seven private, double-occupancy hotel rooms, and one manager’s apartment, (8 water units). All hotel rooms in this phase would be designed for two persons per room, in accordance with SCE water allotment standards. • Develop second floor interior with 1 of the 10 planned hotel rooms and 1 housekeeper suite (2 water units).
• Develop third and fourth floors to rough-in only with fire sprinklers.

It is the intent that the facilities and rooms developed during Phase 1 would be occupied upon completion of Phase 1.

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Phase 2 construction may occur periodically between February 2025 and January 2026, but room occupation would not occur until receipt of the remaining water allotment from SCE (34 total water units). • Second Floor: finish interior development of nine hotel rooms (9 water units). • Third Floor: finish interior development 10 hotel rooms, one housekeeper apartment, one laundry room (11 water units).
• Fourth Floor: finish interior development 10 hotel rooms, one housekeeper apartment, one laundry room (11 water units).
• First Floor: convert three rooms to four-person occupancy rooms (planned for exclusive use by Applicant’s construction crew during the weekdays, and general hotel rooms for the weekends), (3 water units – where double occupancy per room counts for one water credit) • Install rooftop deck with operable bathrooms and cooking area, additional rooftop mechanical to support second phase (unknown number of water credits to be obtained).

Safety and security measures would be built in as part of Phase 1 to protect the development until Phase 2 construction. During Phase 1, the second-floor hotel rooms that would be fully completed would be closest to the elevator for convenience. The hallway and doors to the unfinished rooms would be completed but secured with locks. It is anticipated that the remaining rooms on the second floor would be completed to rough framing, rough plumbing, rough electrical, and functional fire sprinklers only. The elevator would be fully functional from the lobby, second floor and roof. The elevator would be programmed such that only those with a special access key, generally held by the on-site manager and the Applicant’s construction superintendent, would be able to access the unfinished floors three and four.

Floors three and four would be developed with structural and safety components only such as rough framing, rough electrical, rough mechanical, rough plumbing, fully-operable fire sprinklers, and stair access with a locked door for each unfinished floor. Additionally, until such time as the laundry facilities are completed on floors three and four, all laundry services would be contracted.

Demolition. Prior to demolition, the Applicant is required by the SCAQMD to survey the building for asbestos with removal conducted by special licensed professionals and disposal conducted in accordance with all State and Federal guidelines. Asbestos can be typically found in floor tiles and insulation for water heaters and other mechanical equipment greater than 50 years old.

The existing 5,882 SF building is anticipated to be dismantled in approximately four months beginning in Summer 2024, using labor and hand tools. Tools would include but not be limited to hammers, chisels, crowbars, pry bars, sledgehammer, saws, cutters, and torches. All subterranean features would be secured by metal plates or filled with dirt to ensure that persons do not enter these features.

During demolition construction dumpsters would be placed along the Project frontage at Beacon Street, or along the sidewalk at Beacon Street, in accordance with City permits for obstructing the sidewalk and/or roadway. For the upper floors, materials would be discarded into a chute that would lead to the trash bin. The construction debris bins and removal services would be provided by Avalon Environmental, the City’s trash service provider.

During the demolition, the Applicant plans to recycle as much salvageable material as possible. Recycling activities would include but not be limited to:
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• Advertising the availability of clawfoot bathtubs that are in some of the 10 units • Advertising the availability of the building’s usable windows and doors • Stripping wiring where possible to sell the copper to a recycling facility • Advertising the availability of period artifacts such as glass doorknobs and light fixtures What cannot be recycled would be placed in the construction debris bins and transported to the mainland for disposal. No material would be disposed of at the City’s landfill.

Site preparation/Grading. The site preparation phase would consist of removing any vegetation and patio concrete prior to grading. The site preparation would occur after completion of the demolition phase and is anticipated to occur over one week. Vegetation removal includes the removal of one Pepper tree. Heavy equipment such as one backhoe may be used to finish the grade and remove stemwalls and other structures on the ground floor once most of the structure has been removed.

Building Construction – Construction of the 12,212 SF building would occur after the completion of the site/prep grading phase and is anticipated to occur over 18 months, per the phasing plan as previously identified. The onsite equipment would consist of the simultaneous operation of one crane, two forklifts, one generator, three welders, and one of either a tractor, loader, or backhoe.

Architectural Coating. The application of architectural coatings would occur after completion of the building construction phase. This phase includes painting the interior and exterior of the building. The onsite equipment would generally consist of one to three air compressors.

2.4.3 Operational Characteristics
General Hotel
The Project would operate as a typical 37-room hotel that would be staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week by staff that live on site at the hotel. The Applicant intends, upon occupancy, to enter into an exclusive contract with the hotel operator for use of at least three hotel rooms for the Applicant’s construction crews Monday nights through Thursday nights, leaving the open to rent out to visitors and other workforce housing Friday nights through Sunday nights.

Visitors are anticipated to arrive on foot or by one of the many transit services available in the city, similar to other hotel operations in the city. Passenger off-loading would occur along the hotel’s entrance (Beacon Street).

The Proposed Project is anticipated to generate four to five new jobs for hotel reception/administration, one hotel live-in manager, and three live-in housekeepers.

Rooftop Deck
The rooftop deck would be a gathering place for hotel guests to sit and enjoy the view. The 2,580 SF rooftop deck would be accessed by an elevator (80 SF) and is designed with approximately 1,800 SF of outdoor seating, and a 480 SF structure that is a combination prep kitchen/bar/restrooms where guests can purchase beverages (including alcohol) and light food, such as tapas, salads and appetizers. The rooftop deck food and beverage service would be for hotel guests and the general public.

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The rooftop deck would be open from 7:00 am until 10:00 pm.

Weddings and other events may be held on the rooftop deck, however, each event would be required to apply for a “Special Use Permit” and demonstrate compliance with all City codes.

Other permanent structures such as trellis or patio covers are not intended to be used on the rooftop deck. Temporary umbrellas may used by patrons as needed. It is anticipated that the total occupancy of the proposed hotel could be 70 to 90 guests, therefore, the allowable gathering for the rooftop is not anticipated to exceed 90.

Amplified music would generally not be allowed unless granted by the “Special Use Permit” process. The hotel manager would monitor activities on the deck during operating hours. The rooftop deck rules would be consistent with Avalon Municipal Code Section 5-13.08 for a building within Noise District 3, which states that it is “unlawful to use or operate or cause to be used or operated outdoors any radio receiving set, sound amplifying equipment, television set, or other machine or device which produces or reproduces sound in such a manner as to be plainly audible from the real property line on which the sound amplifying equipment is located unless permitted by Special Use Permit.”

2.4.4 Best Management Practices Prior To and During Construction The applicant is required to follow all existing regulations during construction that serve to avoid and/or minimize potential impacts. In addition to compliance with all federal, State and Local codes and ordinances, the applicant would incorporate several industry-standard best management practices in the construction specifications to avoid potential impacts to environmental resources. The City would also include the applicant-proposed measures as Conditions of Approval. These include but are not limited to the following:
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Compliance. The applicant is required to comply with various rules and regulations from the SCAQMD, including but not limited to the following:
o SCAQMD Rule 402: Prohibits a person from discharging from any source whatsoever such quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable number of persons or to the public, or which endanger the comfort, repose, health or safety of any such persons or the public, or which cause, or have a natural tendency to cause, injury or damage to business or property. o SCAQMD Rule 403: Governs emissions of fugitive dust during construction and operation activities. Compliance with this rule is achieved through application of standard Best Management Practices, such as application of water or chemical stabilizers to disturbed soils, covering haul vehicles, restricting vehicle speeds on unpaved roads to 15 miles per hour, sweeping loose dirt from paved site access roadways, cessation of construction activity when winds exceed 25 mph, and establishing a permanent ground cover on finished sites. o SCAQMD Rule 481: Applies to all spray painting and spray coating operations and equipment.

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o SCAQMD Rule 1113: Governs the sale, use, and manufacturing of architectural coating and limits the VOC content in paints and paint solvents. This rule regulates the VOC content of paints available during construction. Therefore, all paints and solvents used during construction and operation of the project must comply with SCAQMD Rule 1113. o SCAQMD Rule 1143: Governs the manufacture, sale, and use of paint thinners and solvents used in thinning of coating materials, cleaning of coating application equipment, and other solvent cleaning operations by limiting their VOC content. This rule regulates the VOC content of solvents used during construction. Solvents used during the construction phase must comply with this rule.
o SCAQMD Rule 1403: Asbestos Emissions from Demolition/Renovation Activities, specifies work practice requirements to limit asbestos emissions from building demolition and renovation activities, including the removal and associated disturbance of asbestoscontaining materials (ACM). • Payment of Developer Impact Fees (DIF). The Project is subject to payment of a development impact fee (DIF) which is intended to construct or acquire needed facilities, preserve open space, and habitat needed to serve new developments as well as transportation facilities including roads, bridges, and traffic signals.
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act Compliance/Pre-Construction Nesting Bird Surveys. Bird nesting season generally extends from February 1 through September 15 in southern California and specifically, April 15 through August 31 for migratory passerine birds. To avoid impacts to nesting birds (common and special status) during the nesting season, a qualified Avian Biologist will conduct pre‐construction Nesting Bird Surveys (NBS) prior to project‐related disturbance to nestable vegetation and trees to identify any active nests. If no active nests are found, no further action will be required. If an active nest is found, the biologist will set appropriate no‐work buffers around the nest which will be based upon the nesting species, its sensitivity to disturbance, nesting stage and expected types, intensity and duration of disturbance. The nests and buffer zones shall be field checked weekly by a qualified biological monitor. The approved no‐work buffer zone shall be clearly marked in the field, within which no disturbance activity shall commence until the qualified biologist has determined the young birds have successfully fledged and the nest is inactive.
• Construction Noise Good Neighbor Practices. To further ensure that construction activities do not disrupt the adjacent land uses, the following best management practices would be followed during construction:

1. Construction to occur in accordance with the City of Avalon’s Noise Ordinance which allows for construction during the hours of 8AM to 7PM on weekdays and Saturdays and at no time on Sundays.

2. Mobile construction equipment would be equipped with 15 dB mufflers.

3. Equipment staging areas would be located as far away as possible from the sensitive receptors.

4. Heavy equipment would be utilized no less than 10’ away from existing buildings.

5. Mobile equipment would be turned off when not in use.

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6. Loads from equipment and vehicles would be secured from rattling and banging. • Accommodation for Unanticipated Cultural/Paleontological/Tribal Resources – General Plan Compliance. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide written verification that a certified archaeologist has been retained to implement a monitoring program for grading; the monitoring program would be developed by the certified archaeologist. This verification shall be presented in a letter from the project archaeologist to the City. The project applicant will also provide Native American monitoring during grading. The Native American monitor shall work in concert with the archaeological monitor to observe ground disturbances and search for cultural materials. 3) The certified archaeologist shall attend the pre-grading meeting with the contractors to explain and coordinate the requirements of the monitoring program. During the original cutting of previously undisturbed deposits, the archaeological monitor(s) and tribal representative shall be on-site, as determined by the consulting archaeologist, to perform periodic inspections of the excavations. The frequency of inspections will depend upon the rate of excavation, the materials excavated, and the presence and abundance of artifacts and features. The consulting archaeologist will have the authority to modify the monitoring program if the potential for cultural resources appears to be less than anticipated. Isolates and clearly non-significant deposits will be minimally documented in the field so the monitored grading can proceed. • Accommodation for Unanticipated Human Remains - Public Resources Code Compliance. In the event that human remains are discovered, there shall be no disposition of such human remains, other than in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. These code provisions require notification of the County Coroner and the Native American Heritage Commission, who in turn must notify those persons believed to be most likely descended from the deceased Native American for appropriate disposition of the remains. Excavation or disturbance may continue in other areas of the project site that are not reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains or archaeological resources.

Figure 1: Regional Vicinity
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Figure 4A: North Elevation
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3 REGULATORY SUMMARY
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is codified in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (14 CCR). This statute requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible. Guidelines for implementation of the statute are the regulations that explain and interpret the law for both the public agencies required to administer CEQA and for the public. They are found in the California Code of Regulations, in Chapter 3 of Title 14 “Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act” (Guidelines).

Definition of a Project. Guidelines Section 15378 defines a Project as “the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and that is any of the following:

(1) An activity directly undertaken by any public agency including but not limited to public works construction and related activities clearing or grading of land, improvements to existing public structures, enactment and amendment of zoning ordinances, and the adoption and amendment of local General Plans or elements thereof pursuant to Government Code Sections 65100-65700.

(2) An activity undertaken by a person which is supported in whole or in part through public agency contracts, grants, subsidies, loans, or other forms of assistance from one or more public agencies.

(3) An activity involving the issuance to a person of a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use by one or more public agencies.

The proposed action is to approve the Project identified as Proposed Cameron Hotel at 301 Beacon Street, an application by Hamilton Pacific, LLC for the demolition of an existing multi-story residential building and construction of a 37-room hotel, which qualifies as a Project under the CEQA Guidelines because the Projects the Project must be approved by a discretionary action by the City of Avalon, Planning Commission Application No. 2842.

Exemption Review. CEQA Section 15061 (a) states that once a lead agency determines that the activity is a project under CEQA, the lead agency shall determine if the Project is exempt from CEQA. A Project is exempt from CEQA if the following apply (Section 15061[b]):
1) The project is exempt by statute (see, e.g. Article 18, commencing with Section 15260). 2) The project is exempt pursuant to a categorical exemption (see Article 19, commencing with Section 15300) and the application of that categorical exemption is not barred by one of the exceptions set forth in Section 15300.2.
3) The activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
4) The project will be rejected or disapproved by a public agency. (See Section 15270(b)). 5) The project is exempt pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.5 of this Chapter.

CEQA Exemption Compliance Determination August 2024
301 Beacon Street (Beacon Hill Hotel) - Planning Commission Application No. 2842

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