AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER – 5:01 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, City Attorney Scott Campbell and Senior Management Analyst. Absent: City Clerk Gabrielle Morones.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – City staff received 3 written communications regarding Item #14. Adult-Use Cannabis Discussion. Copies were distributed to City Council and are on file in the City Clerk’s office.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS- Councilmember Lavelle requested that the following items be placed on a future agenda for discussion:
1. Potential penalties for residents who operate transportation services without the required transportation permit.
2. Establish an appropriate waiting period, if any, before an individual who has operated illegally without a transportation permit may be eligible to apply for and obtain a transportation permit.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were eight items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Items #1-#8 made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
1. Actions
Approved minutes from the May 19, and June 2, 2026 regular City Council Meeting.
2. Warrants
Approved a US Bank General Account Warrants totaling $2,232,643.85, a US Bank LMI Housing Authority Warrants $146,477.31, three payrolls totaling $821,522.61, four electronic fund transfers totaling $425,707.52 for a total disbursement of $3,626,351.29 for April 27, 2026 through May 29, 2026.
3. Gann Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Adopted Resolution No. 26-18 of the City of Avalon Establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution.
4. Resolution Adopting List of Projects for Annual SB1 Allocation Adopted Resolution No. 26-19 of the City of Avalon Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (June 16, 2026-5 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle, Ponce and Schickling)
5. Adopt an Ordinance Prohibiting Fireworks in the City of Avalon Adopted Ordinance No. 1230-26 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Avalon Prohibiting the Use, Possession, Sale, and Discharge of Fireworks within the City of Avalon.
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6. Award Professional Audit Services Contract
Authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with DavisFarr LLP for professional auditing services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with the option of extending for the two (2) subsequent fiscal years.
7. Cooperation Agreement for Continued Participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program
Authorized the City Manager to execute the cooperation agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2030.
8. 2026 Conflict of Interest Code-Biennial Notice
Directed the City Clerk to notify all City Departments and advisory bodies that have previously adopted conflict of interest codes, of the biennial review requirements for such conflict of interest codes. Require all departments and advisory bodies that have previously adopted conflict of interest codes to review such conflict of interest codes and report to the City Council any amendments, or report that no amendments are necessary, no later than October 1, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Public Hearing and Submittal of Property Related Fees to Los Angeles County for FY26- 27 Property Tax Roll – Sewer, Saltwater, and Solid Waste Fees
1. Mayor Marshall opened a public hearing on whether to collect the annual trash collection service fees, grease collection service fees, sewer user fees, and saltwater charges, on the property tax roll by the County of Los Angeles.
2. Comments were heard, and it was determined that there was not a majority protest filed. Mayor Marshall closed the public hearing and adopted the following four resolutions:
Adopted Resolution No. 26-20 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Adopting the Report of the Annual Solid Waste Collection Service Fees and Directing the City Clerk of the City to File Said Report with the Los Angeles County Auditor and Request the Auditor Place the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Solid Waste Collection Service Fees on the Tax Roll.
Adopted Resolution No. 26-21 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Adopting the Report of the Annual Grease Collection Service Fees and Directing the City Clerk of the City to File Said Report with the Los Angeles County Auditor and Request the Auditor Place the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Grease Collection Service Fees on the Tax Roll.
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Adopted Resolution No. 26-22 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Adopting the Report of the Annual Sewer User Fees and Directing the City Clerk of the City to File Said Report with the Los Angeles County Auditor and Request the Auditor Place the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Sewer User Fees on the Tax Roll.
Adopted Resolution No. 26-23 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Adopting the Report of The Annual Saltwater Charges and Directing the City Clerk of the City to File Said Report with the Los Angeles County Auditor and Request the Auditor Place the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Saltwater Charges on the Tax Roll.
3. City Council directed the City Clerk to request Los Angeles County to place the fees on the FY 2026/27 Property Tax Roll.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle and Ponce; 1 No-Schickling)
10. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
1. City Council heard a presentation regarding the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. 2.
Mayor Marshall opened the Public Hearing; no comments were heard. 3. Mayor Marshall closed the Public Hearing. 4. Adopted Resolution No. 26-24 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Setting Fees for Services, Facilities and Activities of the City of Avalon for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
GENERAL BUSINESS
11. Catalina Food Tours Transportation Permit Application
1. City Council received presentation. 2. City Council discussed. 3. Approved the Transportation Permit for Catalina Food Tours to be added to the existing Residential Vehicle permit to conduct tours with stated conditions.
City Council Member Lisa Lavelle recused herself due to a Conflict of Interest.
Motion to approve made by Anni Marshall, seconded by Mary Schickling. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Ponce and Schickling; 1 Abstention-Lavelle)
12. Roger’s Guided Tours Transportation Permit Application
1. City Council received presentation. 2. City Council discussed. 3. Approved the Transportation Permit for Roger’s Guided Tours utilizing one existing Residential Autoette permit to conduct tours with stated conditions.
Motion to approve by Yesenia De La Rosa, seconded by Mary Schickling. (All Ayes)
13. Pebbly Beach Road Temporary Turn Around Installation and Traffic Safety Improvements Approved the plan as presented for modifications and striping along Pebbly Beach Road including installation of k-rail, signage and striping to install a temporary vehicle turn around.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle (All Ayes)
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14. Adult-Use Cannabis Discussion
City Council reached consensus to not take any further action to pursue legalization of adult-use cannabis in Avalon.
Motion to approve made by Anni Marshall, seconded by Michael Ponce. (3 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Ponce; 2 Noes-Lavelle and Schickling)
15. Repair and Maintenance of City Shoreboat Float
1. Amended the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget, adding an additional $33,500 to account #10470-5705 to support the rehabilitation of the City-owned Shoreboat End Float. 2.
Ratified prior action and authorized an additional expenditure of an amount not-to-exceed $33,346.36 to Al Larson Boat Shop, a sole source vender, for the rehabilitation of the City-owned Shore-boat Float for a total repair of $93,346.36.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
16. Award to DCCM for Project Management Services
1. Made the affirmative finding the City will not gain a competitive advantage through a separate competitive solicitation and that the required services can be obtained more economically and efficiently pursuant to Avalon Municipal Code Section 3-4.111(C); 2.
Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to DCCM to provide Project Management Services for the Pebbly Beach Landfill Life Site Optimization Project and related on-call consulting services in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 annually; and 3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents, including amendments within the approved contract authority.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
17. Contract for Stage 1 Design and Engineering Services Progressive Design-Build Contract for the Cabrillo Mole Revitalization Project Phase 2
Authorized the City Manager to finalize negotiations and execute the Stage 1 design and engineering services progressive design-build contract for the Cabrillo Mole Revitalization Phase 2 Project with Anderson Burton Construction, Inc. for a not-to-exceed sum of $1.8 million.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes) BREAK 7:49 p.m.-7:56 p.m.
18. Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
City Council continued discussing the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.
City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-25 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (All Ayes)
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CLOSED SESSION-8:30 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
Following the appropriate announcement of the Closed Session items the City Council went into Closed Session to discuss the following:
1. Conference with legal counsel—anticipated litigation Gov’t Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 2 cases
The City has received two letters from Lance Ware, one dated May 29, 2026 and the other dated June 3, 2026 threatening litigation. Copies of the letters (without any exhibits) are attached and are also available for public inspection with exhibits pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5.
Following Closed Session, the City Attorney announced that the City Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to file papers with the federal communications commission.
Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
I, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the digital recording of the regular City Council Meeting on June 16, 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
AVALON SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
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, City Attorney Scott Campbell and Senior Management Analyst. Absent: Councilmembers De La Rosa.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – City Staff received one (1) written communication regarding Item #1 Direction on City Action in Response to May 29, 2026 Demand for Cure and Correct Letter and Unconditional Commitment Letter and 22 written communications regarding Item #2 Rescission of the May 22, 2026 Letter to the Federal Communications Commission and Direction Filing Responses to the Federal Communications Commission in Response to Filing of AVX.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Direction on City Action in Response to May 29, 2026 Demand for Cure and Correct Letter and Unconditional Commitment Letter
Authorized the City Attorney to Prepare an Unconditional Commitment Letter in response to the May 29, 2026 Demand for Cure and Correct Letter.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4 Ayes – Marshall, Lavelle, Ponce and Schickling, 1 Absent – De La Rosa)
2. Rescission of the May 22, 2026 Letter to the Federal Communications Commission and Direction Filing Responses to the Federal Communications Commission in Response to Filing of AVX
Rescinded the May 22, 2026 letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and authorized the City Attorney to file responses to AVX’s filings with the FCC.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4 Ayes – Marshall, Lavelle, Ponce and Schickling, 1 Absent – De La Rosa) Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m.
I, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the digital recording of the regular City Council Meeting on June 16, 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
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE AVALON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AGENCY
ANNUAL & SIX-MONTH ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGETS
FISCAL YEARS 2027-28 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2035
JUL-DEC JAN - JUN JUL-DEC JAN - JUN JUL-DEC JAN - JUN JUL-DEC JAN - JUN JUL-DEC JAN - JUN JUL-DEC JAN - JUN JUL-DEC JAN - JUN JUL-DEC JAN - JUN Expense Category 2027 2028 2028 2029 2029 2030 2030 2031 2031 2032 2032 2033 2033 2034 2034 2035 Description $ 635 $ 635 $ 673 $ 673 $ 676 $ 676 $ 716 $ 716 $ 757 $ 757 $ 760 $ 760 $ 804 $ 804 $ 811 $ 811 $ 635 $ 635 $ 673 $ 673 $ 676 $ 676 $ 716 $ 716 $ 757 $ 757 $ 760 $ 760 $ 804 $ 804 $ 811 $ 811 $ 2,540 $ 2,540 $ 2,690 $ 2,690 $ 2,702 $ 2,702 $ 2,862 $ 2,862 $ 3,026 $ 3,026 $ 3,040 $ 3,040 $ 3,214 $ 3,214 $ 3,242 $ 3,242 $ 2,540 $ 2,540 $ 2,690 $ 2,690 $ 2,702 $ 2,702 $ 2,862 $ 2,862 $ 3,026 $ 3,026 $ 3,040 $ 3,040 $ 3,214 $ 3,214 $ 3,242 $ 3,242 $ 6,350 $ 6,350 $ 6,725 $ 6,725 $ 6,755 $ 6,755 $ 7,155 $ 7,155 $ 7,565 $ 7,565 $ 7,600 $ 7,600 $ 8,035 $ 8,035 $ 8,105 $ 8,105 Service Expenses
$ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,300 $ 3,300 $ 3,300 $ 3,300 $ 3,300 $ 3,300 $ 3,630 $ 3,630 $ 3,630 $ 3,630 $ 5,630 $ 5,630 Monitor and project cash flow to ensure sufficients
revenues for obligations and inform SA staff or expected revenues; annual cash true up; other SA services as needed. $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,060 $ 2,060 $ 2,060 $ 2,060 $ 2,060 $ 2,060 $ 2,120 $ 2,120 $ 2,120 $ 2,120 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 Audits and other financial services as needed. $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 Provide general legal services as needed, review staff reports and resolutions, other legal services as needed. $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 Office overhead, supplies, trainings, conferences, other SA expenses.
$ 6,150 $ 6,150 $ 6,150 $ 6,150 $ 6,510 $ 6,510 $ 6,510 $ 6,510 $ 6,510 $ 6,510 $ 6,900 $ 6,900 $ 6,900 $ 6,900 $ 9,780 $ 9,780 Total Expenses $ 12,500 $ 12,500 $ 12,875 $ 12,875 $ 13,265 $ 13,265 $ 13,665 $ 13,665 $ 14,075 $ 14,075 $ 14,500 $ 14,500 $ 14,935 $ 14,935 $ 17,885 $ 17,885 Personnel Expenses
City Manager (10%)
Administrative Analyst (10%)
Account Technician (40%)
Personnel Costs Subtotal
Finance Director (40%)
Finance Department - Process payment of enforceable
obligations; maintain documentation of SA records;
coordinate with consultants to answer questions and
provide documentation as needed for reporting
preparation and as requested by the Oversight Board,
County Auditor-Controller, and DOF; administration and
implementation of SA wind-down activities.
City Manager's Office - Provide direction to staff and
consultants as needed; reviews and oversees SA
administration
Professional Services (RSG
Contract)
Accounting and Auditing
Legal Services
Overhead & Department
Expenses
Service Costs Subtotal