AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers De La Rosa, Lisa Lavelle and Michael Ponce. Also present: City Manager David Maistros and City Clerk Gabrielle Morones.
Present via Teleconference: City Attorney Scott Campbell. Absent-Councilmember Mary Schickling.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-None.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. TDA Article 8 Hearing
Mayor Marshall opened the Public Hearing, no comments were heard. Mayor Marshall closed the public hearing.
PRESENTATIONS
A presentation was provided by the Salvation Army Long Beach Red Shield's Captain Jared Arnold on the ongoing Partnership with the City of Avalon's Community Services Department.
Bryan Barcena, Curator-at-Large for Los Angeles Nomadic Division, introduced a large- scale, public art project taking place on the island from May to October 2027.
4. Gail Fornasiere of Catalina Island Health provided an update regarding Catalina Island Health.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were four items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #5-#8 was made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle and Ponce; 1 Absent-Schickling)
City Council Minutes
Approved minutes from March 3, 2026 regular City Council Meeting.
Warrants
Approved warrants totaling $2,177,236.74, one payroll totaling $262,097.57, two electronic fund transfers totaling $111,461.88 for a total disbursement totaling $2,550,796.19 for February 9, 2026 through February 27, 2026.
Amendments to 2026 Waterside Permits Renewal List
City Council rescinded and replaced the waterside permit renewal list for 2026.
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Civic Center Housing Project Phase 3B Bid Results
1. City Council rejected received bid as nonresponsive. 2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to re-scope and re-bid the project per Public Contracts Code 22038(a).
GENERAL BUSINESS
9. 2025 General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report City Council received and filed the General Plan Housing Element Annual Report for 2025 and directed staff to submit the Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle and Ponce; 1 Absent-Schickling)
10. Electric Vessel Charging Infrastructure at Avalon Harbor
1. City Council 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 to negotiate the purchase and installation of a marine electric vessel charger with Aqua superPower.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle and Ponce; 1 Absent-Schickling)
11. Civic Center Housing Project Phase 3A Bid Results
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20167: 1. City Council rejected all bids received for the Civic Center Housing Phase 3A: Site Preparation Project; 2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-11 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Rejecting All Bids Received for the Civic Center Housing Project Phase 3A: Site Preparation and Authorization to Negotiate. 3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to negotiate a revised contract scope with Jordahl Construction, Inc. for the Civic Center Housing Project Phase 3A: Site Preparation and return to City Council for final award.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle and Ponce; 1 Absent-Schickling)
12. Setting a Public Hearing Date for the Proposed Rate Changes to the Sewer, Salt Water, and Solid Waste Service Fees
1. City Council discussed and provided direction to Staff regarding the fees for the Sewer, Saltwater, and Solid Waste services. These property-related fees can only be increased by a four-fifths vote of the City Council. 2. City Council set a public hearing for May 19, 2026 for the City Council to hear public comments on the annual sewer, saltwater, and solid waste fees.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle and Ponce; 1 Absent-Schickling)
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13. Advance Payment of Measure C Funds to the Catalina Island Medical Center (CIMC) City Council provided direction on whether to enter into the letter of interest which could lead to an agreement wherein the City advances approximately $2,927,441.90 for CIMC's participation in the Voluntary Rate Range Intergovernmental Transter Program, which CIMC believes will result in increased funding for CIMC. The City would be paid back through any available CIMC revenues, including Measure C funds, over the course of several years.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle and Ponce; 1 Absent-Schickling) Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
I, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the digital recording of the regular City Council Meeting on March 17, 2026, is the official record of the Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.
Valuelle Meres
Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk