AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER-5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL-- Present via Teleconference and In-Person: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers De La Rosa, Lisa Lavelle, Michael Ponce and Mary Schickling. Als resent: City Manager David Maistros, City Attorney Scott Campbell and City Clerl Gabrielle Morones.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Tim Kielpinski of Catalina Island Health provided an update regarding Catalina Island Health.
2. Jim Luttjohann, President/CEO of Love Catalina, provided the annual presentation highlighting tourism promotion efforts.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were 8 items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #1-#8 made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4 Ayes- Marshall, Lavelle, Ponce and Schickling; 1 Abstention-De La Rosa).
City Council Minutes
Approved minutes from December 16, 2025 regular City Council Meeting.
Warrants
Approved warrants totaling $1,390, 193.32, two payrolls totaling $ 605,451.07, three electronic fund transfers totaling $60,260.02 for a total disbursement of $2,055,904.41 for December 8, 2025 through January 2, 2026.
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Second Quarter Treasurer's Report Adopted Resolution No. SA 26-01 of the City Council of the City of Avalon/Successor Agency to the Avalon Community Improvement Agency Adopting the Treasurer's Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Second Quarter.
Consideration of a Planning Commission Resolution Recommending City Council Adoption of the 2026 Annual Growth Policy
Adopted Resolution No. 26-02 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Adopting the 2026 Annual Growth Policy.
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Appointment of Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and General Assembly Delegate
Adopted Resolution No. 26-03 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Appointing a Voting Delegate (Ann Marshall) and an Alternate Delegate (Lisa Lavelle) to the 2026 Annual Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and General Assembly.
Shore Boat End Float Leases
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate new leases for current lease holders on the newly acquired Shore Boat End Float.
7. 2026 Waterside Permit Renewals
Authorized the Harbor Master to renew the attached list of Waterside Permits for 2025.
Hazardous Waste Collection & Disposal Services Request for Proposal Authorized City staff to publish a request for proposal (RFP) for hazardous waste packing, removal, transportation, and disposal services.
GENERAL BUSINESS
9. City of Avalon General Municipal Election - June 2, 2026
1. Consensus was reached to select the following options regarding regulations for candidate statements:
A. Candidate statement to be limited to 200 words.
B. The printing/publishing cost of the statement shall be paid by the candidate.
C. The translation cost of the candidate statement in voter pamphlet and on the County Elections Official website or on the County Elections Official website only shall be paid by the candidate.
2. City Council adopted the following Election Resolutions:
Resolution No. 26-04 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities.
Resolution No. 26-05 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate a General Municipal Election with the Statewide Direct Primary to be Held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 and to Render Specific Services to the City.
Adopted Resolution No. 26-06 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office
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Pertaining to Candidates' Statements Submitted to the Voters at the Election to be Held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
3. City Council directed the City Clerk to publish the Notice of Election.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes)
10. Process in the Event of a Tie Vote at the June 2, 2026 Avalon Municipal Election Recommended Action
1. City Council determined that in the event of a tie vote in the Avalon Municipal Election on June 2, 2026, the City Council selected option b) Do not adopt resolution and allow tie to be decided by lot through the drawing a name out of a hat and 2. Determined the selected method should apply specifically to this election only.
Motion to approve made by De La Rosa, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes)
11. Island Enterprises, Inc. Transportation Permit Application
1. City Council heard the presentation and 2. Discussed the Transportation Application. 3. Consensus was met, approved modification of the Transportation Permit for Island Enterprises, Inc. to add a commercial vehicle permit to conduct tours in an oversized vehicle with stated conditions.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
12. Avalon History Tours Transportation Permit Application
1. City Council heard the presentation and 2. Discussed the Transportation Application. 3. Consensus was met, approved the modification to the Transportation Permit for Avalon History Tours to add two electric autoettes to conduct tours with stated conditions.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
13. Fourth of July Fireworks Vendors
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. to provide the fireworks show and Curtin Maritime for the barge services for the 2026 Fourth of July show.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) BREAK 7:07 p.m.-7:13 p.m.
14. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 City Council received and filed the annual financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
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CLOSED SESSION-7:32 p.m.-8:29 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 paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of §54956.9.
Two cases.
Following Closed Session Mayor Marshall announced there was no reportable action.
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the digital recording of the regular City Council Meeting on January 20, 2026, 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