AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - 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.
Also present: City Manager David Maistros, City Attorney Scott Campbell and City Clerk Gabrielle Morones.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - City staff received 42 written communications regarding the Catalina Island Conservancy's Plans for Mule Deer removal. Copies have been distributed to City Council and are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Outreach Analyst, Brenda Caloca, of the California Department of Insurance provided an overview of the California Department of Insurance's wildfire mitigation efforts and recent policy updates. The presentation highlighted how these initiatives enhance insurability and strengthen community resilience in high-fire risk areas.
2. Tim Kielpinski of Catalina Island Health provided an update regarding Catalina Island Health.
CONSENT CALENDAR-Councilmember Lavelle pulled Item #1 City Council Minutes for a separate vote as she was not in attendance at the November 4, 2025 meeting.
Motion to approve Items #2-#5 made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes).
Warrants
Approved warrants totaling $446,940.18, one payroll totaling $271,075.25, four electronic fund transfers totaling $179,759.51 for a total disbursement of $897,774.94 for October 27, 2025 through November 7, 2025. 2025 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant
Adopted Resolution No. 25-38 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Approving the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Agreement #7FG25021.
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Revocation of Business Licenses
1. Authorized the Director of Finance to initiate the revocation process for licensees that have violated provisions of the Avalon Municipal Code as outlined in Section 3-1.116. 2. Directed City Staff to schedule a public hearing for the licensee to appear before the City Council.
5. Resolution Approving New Classification and Description - Senior Harbor Operations Assistant
Adopted Resolution No. 25-39 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Adopting the Senior Harbor Operations Assistant Position.
PULLED ITEM
City Council Minutes
Approved minutes from the November 4, 2025 regular City Council Meeting.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Ponce and Schickling; 1 Abstention-Lavelle).
GENERAL BUSINESS
Contract Award with Geo-Logic Associates for Final Design, Engineering, and Construction Bid Documents for the Pebbly Beach Landfill Site Life Optimization Project
Authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Geo-Logic Associates (GLA) under a sole source procurement pursuant to Avalon Municipal Code §3-4.111(c) for an amount not-to-exceed $278,000, for the preparation of the final design, engineering plans, technical specifications, and bid documents for the Pebbly Beach Landfill Site Life Optimization Project.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Approval of Professional Services Agreement with West Coast Arborist for Tree Trimming
1. Per the City's procurement policy, authorized the City Manager or designee, to execute an agreement with West Coast Arborist, Inc. to provide professional services for tree trimming within the City of Avalon. 2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a budget adjustment transferring $25,000 from the Storm Damage Account Fund (10250-5701) to the Tree Trimming Services Account Fund (10250-5125), with the remaining $5,000 to be funded from the Cemetery Maintenance of Premises Account Fund (13350-5700), for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $130,000.
Motion to approve made by Mary Schickling, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
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8. Resolution Adopting Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Avalon and the Avalon Harbor Employees, SEIU Local 721 for the Contract Period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028
Adopted Resolution No. 25-40 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Avalon and Service Employees International Union 721- Avalon Harbor Unit Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes)
9. Resolution Adopting Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Avalon and the Avalon Municipal Employees, SEIU Local 721 for the Contract Period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028
Adopted Resolution No. 25-41 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Avalon and the Service Employees International Union 721 - Avalon Municipal Employee Unit Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes) Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the regular City Council Meeting on November 18, 2025, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
Diell Merne
Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk