AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL ALSO INCLUDED
A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
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. Also present: City Manager David Maistros, City Attorney Scott Campbell and City Clerk Gabrielle Morones.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-City staff received four letters regarding Item #5. Options for City Council in Considering Tenant Protection and Rent Control Measures. Copies were distributed to city council and are on file in the City Clerk's office.
PRESENTATION - A representative from Townsend Public Affairs provided an overview of legislative advocacy efforts.
CONSENT CALENDAR- There was a numbering discrepancy on the agenda cover page, where the number two was unintentionally omitted. The numbering has been corrected in the meeting minutes to accurately reflect all items discussed. There were two items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #1 and #2 made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
1. Warrants
Approved US Bank General Account totaling $205,180.75, one payroll totaling $324,892.68, four electronic fund transfers totaling $160,339.37 for a total disbursement of $690,412.80 for September 29, 2025 through October 10, 2025.
2. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-5, Article 5 (L/M - Low and Moderate Income Housing) and Article 6 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 9 of the Avalon Municipal Code, implementing housing programs 14 and 15 as set forth in the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element and Adoption of Exemption Findings Under the California Environmental Quality Act
Adopted Ordinance No. 1228-25 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Amending Chapter 9-5 Residential Zones, Article 5 "Low and Moderate Incoming Housing" and Article 6 "Accessory Dwelling Units" of Title 9 of the Avalon Municipal Code and Adoption of Exemption Findings Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
GENERAL BUSINESS
3. Fire Department Mobile Incident Command Vehicle Replacement
1. Per the City's Procurement Policy, City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with Watson Fleet Group for the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, 4WD Crew Cab with 159" custom 6.9' box by cooperative purchasing procedures. 2. Amended the Fiscal Year 25-26 Budget allocating $65,000 to fund 10245-6871, CIP Project Number 234501.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
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Change Order #2 for Cultural Resources Consultation Agreement with Montrose Environmental Services
Authorized the City Manager to execute Changer Order #2 for the professional services agreement with Montrose Environmental Solutions, Inc., to continue to provide cultural resource consulting for the Five Corner Site Improvement Project, for an additional sum of $50,000 and a new total contract sum of $216, 128.00.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes) Options for City Council in Considering Tenant Protection and Rent Control Measures City Council directed city staff to return at a future date with a draft ordinance for further discussion. The draft will include the following:
1. Rent increase cap- Landlords may raise annual rent by 5% plus the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with a maximum increase of 8% per year.
2. Relocation Assistance-Landlords must provide relocation assistance to tenants displaced under "No Fault Termination". For off-island relocations, landlords must provide an additional two months of relocation assistance.
3. Tenant Protections-The ordinance will also prohibit abusive or harassing behavior by landlords toward tenants, consistent with protections outlined in the City of Los Angeles Tenant Harassment Ordinance.
6. Adult-Use/Recreational Cannabis Discussion
After discussion, City Council decided to not pursue legalization of adult-use/recreational cannabis in Avalon.
*** The following General Business item was the City Council acting as the Housing Authority. ***
7. 206 E. Whittley Retaining Wall Change Order
1. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute a first amendment to the construction contract between the City of Avalon and Jordahl Construction Inc. incorporating Change Order #1 and increasing the contract sum by $270,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $987,255. 2. Amended Fiscal Year 25-26 Budget by allocating an additional $170,000 to Capital Improvement Project #205015, Fund #15325-6547.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes) CLOSED SESSION-7:06 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Following the appropriate announcement of the Closed Session item the City Council went into Closed Session to discuss the following:
1. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Properties: APN #7480001028 and 113 Catalina Avenue and 423 Crescent Avenue Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Catalina Island Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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2. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Properties: APN #7480018909 and APN #7480051004
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Catalina Island Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Negotiating Party and Property Address:
Avalon Boat Stand - 7 Pleasure Pier
Avalon Grille - 423 Crescent Avenue
Avalon Kid's Baseball - 1000 Avalon Canyon Road
Avalon Seafood - 18 Pleasure Pier
Catalina Diver Supply - 15 Pleasure Pier
Beach Stand - Pleasure Pier
Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce - Pleasure Pier
Catalina Island Mortuary - 558 Cemetery Road
Catalina Kid Ventures - 430 Avalon Canyon Road
Catalina Photobooth - Crescent Avenue/Pebbly Beach Road Catalina Vending - 401 Avalon Canyon Road
Catalina Vending - 302-1 Pebbly Beah Road
Catalina Vending - 302-J2 Pebbly Beach Road
The Pancake Cottage - 615 Crescent Avenue
Wet Spot Rental - 120 Pebbly Beach Road
Coyote Joe's Bar & Restaurant LLC - 113 Catalina Avenue Eric's on the Pier - 4 Pleasure Pier
Fish Feeder - Cabrillo Mole, Pleasure Pier and Lover's Cove Fox Television Stations, Inc - 391 Wrigley Road
Island Enterprises - 12 Pleasure Pier
Island Water Charters - 18-A Pleasure Pier
Lloyd's of Avalon - 315 Crescent Avenue
Naughty Fox - 111 Crescent Avenue
Catalina Island Resort Services, Inc. - 9 Pleasure Pier US Bank National Association - St. Catherine Salt Water Intake Plaza Yoshi's - 2 Pleasure Pier
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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Following Closed Session, the City Attorney announced that there was no reportable action.
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
I, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the regular City Council Meeting on October 21, 2025, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
Datiell Menes
Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk