AVALON CITY COUNCIL MEETING WHICH WILL ALSO INCLUDED
A MEETING OF THE CITY OF AVALON CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Mayor Anni Marshall, Councilmembers Michael Ponce, Yesenia De La Rosa, Lisa Lavelle, Donna Lopez. Also present: City Manager David Maistros, City Clerk Gabrielle Morones, and City Attorney Scott Campbell.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - City staff received three written correspondences regarding Item #6. CPUC Draft Resolution T-17934. Copies have been distributed to the City Council and are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
PRESENTATIONS
1. A representative from Catalina Island Health provided an update regarding the organization.
2. A representative from Catalina Film Festival provided a presentation regarding the ( festival's annual events.
CONSENT CALENDAR-There were four items on the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) Actions
Approved minutes from the August 12, 2026 Special City Council Meeting and August 18, 2026 regular City Council Meeting.
Warrants
Approved a US Bank General Account Warrants totaling $1,963,121.69, one payroll totaling $295,898.38, four electronic fund transfers totaling $279,238.37 for a total disbursement of $2,538,258.44 for August 10, 2026 through August 21,
3. RFP for Former Public Transit Kiosk on Crescent Avenue uthorized the City Manager or his designee to circulate a request tor proposal or qualified vendors to lease the former public transit kiosk on Crescent Avenue
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4. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-5, Article 6 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 9 of the Avalon Municipal Code, implementing housing program 14 as set forth in the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17
Adopted Ordinance No. 1232-26 of the City Council of the City of Avalon Amending Chapter 9-5 Residential Zones, Article 6 "Accessory Dwelling Units" of Title 9 of the Avalon Municipal Code and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Public Resources Code §21080.17.
GENERAL BUSINESS
5. Letter Regarding Forthcoming Wildfire Liability Reform The City Council discussed recent emergency legislation changes to the Wildfire Liability Reform that would not impose any limitations on public agency recovery costs resulting from utility-caused fires. City Council expressed that they were pleased with recent changes in the legislation and provided direction to staff to draft a letter that encourages passage of the liability act with protections for cities.
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (All Ayes)
6. CPUC Draft Resolution T-17934
1. City Council discussed submitting a written communication to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in response to the Draft Resolution T-17934 on behalf of the City of Avalon. 2. City Council approved letter to be submitted prior to the filing deadline of September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (All Ayes) *** The following General Business item was the Avalon City Council acting as the Housing Authority ***
7. 206 E. Whittley Retaining Wall Change Order #2
1. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the second amendment to the construction contract between the City of Avalon and Jordahl Construction Inc. incorporating Change Order #2 and increasing the contract sum by $171,318 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1, 158,573. 2. Amended the Fiscal Year 26-27 Budget by allocating an additional $100,000 to Capital Improvement Project #205015, Fund #15325-6547.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4 Ayes-Marshall, De La Rosa, Lavelle and Ponce; 1 No-Lopez)
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Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
1, Gabrielle Morones, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the digital recording of the regular City Council Meeting on September 1, 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