AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ALSO INCLUDED
A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ACIA, AND
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER - 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL- Present via Teleconference and In-Person: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers Lisa Lavelle, Michael Ponce and Mary Schickling. Also present: City Manager David Maistros, City Attorney Scott Campbell and Senior Management Analyst Devin Hart. Absent:
Councilmember De La Rosa and City Clerk Gabrielle Morones.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None.
PRESENTATION
Southern California Edison Compliance Advisor, Traci Degnan, provided the state mandated Annual Propane Gas Safety Public Awareness presentation. Councilmember Schickling recused herself due to a Conflict of Interest.
CONSENT CALENDAR - There were eight items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve items #1-#8 made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (4 Ayes-Marshall, Lavelle, Ponce and Schickling; 1 Absent - De La Rosa)
1. City Council Minutes
Approved minutes from November 18, 2025 regular City Council Meeting.
2. Warrants
Approved warrants totaling $1,806,581.47, two payrolls totaling $589,459.71, one electronic fund transfer for Intergovernmental Transfer to Department of Health Care Services of $1,108,970.00, six electronic fund transfers totaling $230,867.64 for a total disbursement of $3,735,878.82 for November 10, 2025 through December 5, 2025.
Resolution Approving and Adopting an Organizational Conflict of Interest Policy Covering Design-Build Projects
Adopted Resolution No. 25-42 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Approving and Adopting an Organizational Conflict of Interest Policy Covering Design- Build Projects.
State of California General Fund Allocation for the Green Pleasure Pier Deck Replacement Project
Adopted Resolution No. 25-43 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Approving the Acceptance of General Fund Grant Funds for Green Pleasure Pier Deck Replacement Project.
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Request for Bids for Green Pleasure Pier Deck Replacement Project Authorized the City Manager or his designee to develop and solicit a request for bids from qualified contractors for the Green Pleasure Pier Deck Replacement Project.
Development Impact Fees Annual Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fees Annual Report *** The following item on the Consent Calendar was the City Council acting as the Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the ACIA. *** Housing Suing Agency ResouR No. -20 Year 202-ng Authority of the Cily of Avalon Approving a Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-
25. *** The following item on the Consent Calendar was the City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the ACIA. ***
8. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 26-27 and Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Adopted Resolution No. SA 25-44 of the Successor Agency to the Avalon Community Improvement Agency Approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 26-27 and Successor Agency Administrative Budget For Fiscal Year 2026-27.
PUBLIC HEARING
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule Update
1. City Council heard a presentation regarding the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. 2. Mayor Marshall opened the Public Hearing, comments were made by the Finance Director. 3 Mayor Marshall closed the Public Hearing. 4. Adopted Resolution No. 25-45 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Setting Fees for Services, Facilities and Activities of the City of Avalon for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Schickling. (4 Ayes- Marshall, Lavelle, Ponce and Schickling; 1 Absent - De La Rosa)
10. Revocation of Business Licenses - OMEO Suites Catalina Island
1. City Council heard a presentation on the reasons for the proposed revocations of the business licenses for the OMEO Suites Catalina Island (Business License No. 011090).
2. Mayor Marshall opened the Public Hearing, no comments were heard. 3. Mayor Marshall closed the Public Hearing. 4. Revoked the business license for the OMEO Suites Catalina Island (Business License No. 011090):
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4 Ayes-Marshall, Lavelle, Ponce and Schickling; 1 Absent - De La Rosa)
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11. Revocation of Business Licenses - OMEO Hotel Catalina
1. City Council heard a presentation on the reasons for the proposed revocations of the business licenses for the OMEO Hotel Catalina (Business License No. 011107). 2. Mayor Marshall opened the Public Hearing, no comments were heard. 3. Mayor Marshall closed the Public Hearing. 4. Revoked the business license for the OMEO Hotel Catalina (Business License No. 011107).
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (4 Ayes-Marshall, Lavelle, Ponce and Schickling; 1 Absent - De La Rosa)
GENERAL BUSINESS
*** The following item of General Business was the City Council acting as the Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the ACIA. ***
12. Multi-year Renewal Agreement with RSG, Inc. through FY 2028-29 for Successor Agency and Housing Authority Consulting Services
1. Made an affirmative finding to dispense with a competitive procurement process due to economic efficiency as outlined in Avalon Municipal Code 3-4.111(c). 2. Authorized the City Manager/Agency Director to enter into a three year contract with RSG, Inc., to provide Successor Agency consulting services through FY 2028-29 in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000 per year ($75,000 over length of contract); and 3. Authorized the City Manager/Agency Director to enter into a three year contract with RSG, Inc., to provide Housing Authority consulting services through FY 2028-29 in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000 per year ($30,000 over length of contract).
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (4 Ayes-Marshall, Lavelle, Ponce and Schickling; 1 Absent - De La Rosa)
13. Carnival Cruise Line Preferential Access Agreement
Authorized the City Manager to execute a Preterential Access Agreement with CCL Cruise Line (Carnival).
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4 Ayes-Marshall, Lavelle, Ponce and Schickling; 1 Absent - De La Rosa)
14. Cruise Ship Annual Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 Received and filed the Cruise Ship Annual Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
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CLOSED SESSION - 7:07 p.m. to 7:24 p.m.
Following the appropriate announcement of the Closed Session item the City Council went into Closed Session to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to §54956.9 (c).
One Case.
Following Closed Session Mayor Marshall announced there was no reportable action.
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the digital recording of the regular City Council Meeting on December 16, 2025, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
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Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk