AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 - 5:00 PM
410 AVALON CANYON ROAD, AVALON, CA 90704, AND
VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM IN ACCORDANCE WITH SB 707
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER-5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL-Present: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers Lisa Lavelle, Michael Ponce and Mary Schickling. Also present: City Manager David Maistros, and City Clerk Gabrielle Morones. Present via Teleconference: Councilmember De La Rosa and City Attorney Scott Campbell
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Josiah Close (Utility Rates Project Manager, HDR Engineering Inc.) provided background information to facilitate further discussion and public input regarding the cost of services for the City of Avalon's Sewer, Saltwater, and Solid Waste funds over the next five years, as well as the proposed rate changes required to fund those services. The completed rate study will be presented for adoption at a future meeting.
2. Presentation by representatives of The HungreeApp regarding the City's newly implemented method to address food insecurity and edible food recovery, with details on their March 4 - March 6, 2026 on-island public outreach and community engagement activities.
BREAK-6:09 p.m. -6:14 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were three items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approved Items #1-#3 made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Approved militestrom February 17, 2026 regular City Council Meting Purchase of Two (2) Yamaha Outboard Engines and Hardware City Council authorized the Harbor Master to purchase two (2) Yamaha 150 horsepower outboard engines, including necessary installation hardware and labor along with two spare gear cases, for an amount not-to-exceed $55,663.02.
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Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Grant from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating Waterways Boating Infrastructure Grant Exopted Resolution No. 26-10 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Accepting a Grant in the Amount of $300,000.00 from the Division of Boating and Waterways for Boating Infrastructure Grant.
PUBLIC HEARING
Appeal of Commercial Vehicle Permit
1. Mayor Marshall opened the Public Hearing. 2. No Public Comments were heard.
3. Mayor Marshall closed the Public Hearing. 4. City Council considered the applicants appeal and chose option a.) Uphold the decision of the Vehicle Hearing Officer and refund the appeal fee.
Councilmember Lavelle recused herself due to a potential conflict of interest.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Schickling. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Ponce, Schickling; 1 Abstention-Lavelle)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Repairs to Engine 7
Per the City's procurement policy, City Council authorized the City Manager or designee, to execute an agreement with Performance Truck Repair in Azusa, CA, to perform essential repairs to Fire Department Engine 7 for a not-to-exceed sum of $30,000.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
6. Authorize Filing of a Civil Complaint for Nuisance Abatement and Appointment of a Receiver for 343 Sumner Avenue
City Council authorized the filing of a civil complaint for nuisance abatement and filing a petition for the appointment of a receiver for the real property at 343 Sumner Avenue, Avalon CA 90704 based on nuisance conditions resulting from health and safety violations of the Avalon Municipal Code.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Shickling. (All Ayes)
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Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the digital recording of the regular City Council Meeting on March 3, 2026, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
Valielle Marnes
Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk