AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER-5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL-Present: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers De La Rosa, Lisa Lavelle and Mary Schickling. Also present: City Manager David Maistros and City Clerk Gabrielle Morones.
Present via Teleconference: City Attorney Scott Campbell. Absent: Michael Ponce WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-The City received one written communication regarding Item #10. Cabrillo Mole Revitalization Project Phase 2 Progressive Design Build Stage 1 Contract Award for Design and Engineering Services. Copies were distributed to City Council and is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Finance Director, Matthew Baker, provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.
2. At the request of a member of City Council, a representative from ERBA Catalina provided a presentation regarding adult-use/recreational cannabis delivery. Direction was provided to bring back additional information and a menu of options for the Council to consider regarding adult use/recreational cannabis delivery.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were four items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #1-#4 made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle, Schickling; 1 Absent-Ponce).
1. City Council Minutes
Approved minutes from the April 7, 2026 regular City Council Meeting.
Warrants
Approved warrants totaling $824, 156.27, US Bank LMI Housing Authority Warrant totaling $201,205.44, one payroll totaling $265,374.14, three electronic fund transfers totaling $54,545.94 for a total disbursement of $1,887,909.47 for March 23, 2026 through April 3, 2026 totaling.
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Third Quarter Treasurer's Report
adopted Resolution No. SA 26-13 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 Third Quarter.
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4. Waterside Project Change Conditions of Use- Catalina Snorkel and Scuba Made the affirmative finding that conditions set forth in the Avalon Municipal Code have been met and granted the amendment to the current Waterside Permit to Catalina Snorkel and Scuba and add additional services, with the following: 1. Catalina Snorkel and Scuba will add the service of unwrapping fouled propellers and general light salvage and retrieval of items lost overboard within the Harbor. 2. All personnel conducting dive services will have the appropriate dive certifications and training. 3. When conducting any dive operations Catalina Snorkel and Scuba will notify and obtain permission from the Harbor Department prior to the dive. 4. When diving in the Harbor, Catalina Scuba and Snorkel personnel will display a highly visible dive flag and take all precautions to avoid any boat traffic. 5. If a skiff or boat is to be used in providing these services, all required and current registration/documentation will be provided to the Harbor Department.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Public Hearing to Receive Comment on the City's FY 26-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
1. Mayor Marshall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing and received no comments. 2.
Mayor Marshall closed the Public Hearing. 3. City Council approved the City's estimated FY 26-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to transfer into the Revolving Grant Fund. 4. Adopted Resolution No. 26-14 of the City Council of the City of Avalon, California, Authorizing the Allocation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG).
Motion to approve made by Mary Schickling, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle, Schickling; 1 Absent-Ponce).
GENERAL BUSINESS
6. Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Planning Consultant
1. City Council authorized an amendment to the current fiscal year professional services agreement with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental, LLC for a not-to-exceed sum of $225,000. 2. City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a budget adjustment transferring $50,000 from the General Planning/LCP Update Account Fund (10255-6781) to the Planning Professional Services Account (10255-5005). 3. City Council authorized a budget amendment in the amount of $25,000 to the Planning Professional Services Account (10255-5005). 4. City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental, LLC for on-call planning consultant services for a two-year term for an annual cumulative total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00 commencing in FY 26-27.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle, Schickling; 1 Absent-Ponce).
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7. On-Call Consulting Services Contract Amendment for International Consulting Services, Inc.
City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute the second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with International Consulting Services, Inc. for a not-to-exceed additional sum of $140,000 - total of $240,000 - for the 12-month period of May 7, 2026 to May 6, 2027.
Motion to approve made by Mary Schickling, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (4 Ayes- Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle, Schickling; 1 Absent-Ponce).
ENGEO On-Call Engineering Services Contract
1. Made the affirmative finding that the City will not gain a competitive advantage by bidding and can contract work more economically or efficiently pursuant to Avalon Municipal Code Section 3-4.111 (c), and 2. Awarded a professional services contract for on-call engineering, materials testing and inspection for an amount not-to-exceed an annual cumulative total for all services of $100,000 to ENGEO, Inc. for a three-year term.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle, Schickling; 1 Absent-Ponce).
Cabrillo Mole Geotechnical Study Drilling RFP and Contract Award
1. Authorized City Staff to develop and solicit a request for proposals for qualified firms to conduct drilling services to accommodate a geotechnical study to support the Cabrillo Mole Revitalization Project. 2. Pursuant to Avalon Municipal Code Section 3-4.205, authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with the lowest responsive bidder for a not-to-exceed sum of $150,000.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle, Schickling; 1 Absent-Ponce).
10. Cabrillo Mole Revitalization Project Phase 2 Progressive Design Build Stage 1 Contract Award for Design and Engineering Services
City staff informed City Council that a timely protest was filed. Accordingly, staff has requested that the City Council refrain from taking action on the item until the Council has had an opportunity to hear and consider the protest.
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
I, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the digital recording of the regular City Council Meeting on April 21, 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