AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2026
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER-5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL-Present: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers De La Rosa, Lisa Lavelle, Michael Ponce and Mary Schickling. Also present: City Manager David Maistros and City Clerk Gabrielle Morones. Present via Teleconference: City Attorney Scott Campbell WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-None.
PRESENTATION
Finance Director, Matthew Baker provided an overview of the proposed 2026-2027 operating budget.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were two items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #1-#2 made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes) Warrants
Approved warrants totaling $1,685,345. 15, one payroll totaling $ 267,566.27, three electronic fund transfers totaling $213,035.01 totaling $2, 165,946.43 for April 6, 2026 through April 24, 2026.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab and Casino Showers and Restrooms Roof Remediation and Replacement
Authorized the City Manager or their designee to develop and solicit a request for proposals (RFP) from qualified contractors for replacement of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Lab Roof (including sloped roof addition), and remediation and replacement of the Casino Showers and Restrooms Roof.
GENERAL BUSINESS
3. Authorize Procurement of LUCAS Device, Stryker Power Gurney & Power Chair with Measure B Funding
Recommended Action
1. Authorized City Manager to procure, per the City's purchasing policy, a LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System, Stryker Power Gurney and Stryker Power Chair, that meets the required specification outlined by staff, for a total not-to-exceed $102,730.06 (10245- 6547) 2. Exempted this procurement from competitive bidding and made the affirmative tinding that Stryker is a sole source vendor of these devices.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes)
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4. Approval of Rebuild for Public Works Telehandler
1. Authorized the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary agreement to complete a certified rebuild of the City's 2005 Caterpillar TH580B telehandler by Quinn CAT in an amount not-to-exceed $70,000, and approved an additional appropriation of up to $20,000 for rental equipment and barge transportation costs incurred during the rebuild period. 2. Made the affirmative finding Quinn CAT is the only provider in Southern California offering a Caterpillar-certified rebuild program, meeting the requirements for the sole-source procurement policy outlined in Avalon Municipal Code Section 3-4.111(b).
15. ole oute router alicy 3. Amended the 2025-2026 Capital Budget - Account 13825-6781 to include $90,000 for the refurbishment of the telehandler.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes) Resolution Approving and Adopting Public Participation Outreach and Disruption of Remote Access Policies
Adopted Resolution No. 26-15 of the City of Avalon, California, Approving and Adopting Public Participation Outreach and Disruption of Remote Access Policies in Compliance with Senate Bill 707.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the digital recording of the regular City Council Meeting on May 4, 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