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City Council Agendas
The Avalon City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and set the annual appropriations limit. Officials also passed a new ordinance banning all fireworks within city limits and approved utility fees for sewer, saltwater, solid waste, and grease collection on the property tax roll. Additionally, the council awarded major infrastructure contracts, approved traffic safety improvements on Pebbly Beach Road, and decided against legalizing adult-use cannabis.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1230-26 banning all fireworks citywide
- Set FY26-27 utility fees for sewer, saltwater, solid waste, and grease collection on the property tax roll
- Awarded a $1.8M design-build contract to Anderson Burton Construction for the Cabrillo Mole Revitalization Phase 2 project
- Approved up to $200,000 annually in project management services from DCCM for the Pebbly Beach Landfill optimization
- Authorized $93,346 total repairs to the City Shoreboat Float with Al Larson Boat Shop
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City Council Agendas
The City Council will decide whether to authorize the City Attorney to send an unconditional commitment letter responding to a demand letter alleging seven Brown Act violations in closed sessions from 2023 to 2026. They will also consider rescinding a May 22, 2026 letter to the FCC regarding a broadband dispute with AVX and providing new direction on FCC filings. The meeting focuses on legal compliance and governance issues.
- Authorize City Attorney to prepare unconditional commitment letter for May 29 demand letter
- Rescind May 22, 2026 letter to FCC regarding AVX broadband project
- Direction on filing responses to AVX's FCC filings
- Address alleged Brown Act violations in closed sessions on litigation and compensation
- Cure alleged violation by open-session authorization of FCC letter
Planning Commission
The Avalon Planning Commission will continue a public hearing on a request to approve a Transient Rental License and Coastal Development Permit for stays under 30 days at 310 Catalina Avenue. Staff recommends approving the first-floor unit of an existing duplex, which would allow short-term rentals with a maximum occupancy of six guests. The project qualifies for a categorical CEQA exemption as it involves no physical changes or expansion of use.
- Approve minutes from April 22 and May 20, 2026 meetings
- Public hearing on Transient Rental License for 310 Catalina Avenue (APN 7480-035-003)
- Permit allows short-term rentals under 30 days in the Multiple Residential – High Density zone
- Project receives CEQA Class 1 exemption due to no expansion of existing residential use
- Staff recommends approval with standard conditions; Autoette transportation prohibited
City Council Agendas
The Avalon City Council will approve warrants totaling over $3.6 million, adopt a fireworks prohibition ordinance, and hold a public hearing on property tax fees. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding anticipated litigation and a discussion on the proposed $69.84 million budget.
- Approve warrants totaling $3,626,351.29
- Adopt ordinance prohibiting fireworks
- Public hearing on property tax fees for sewer, saltwater, grease, and solid waste
- Proposed FY2026-27 budget of $69.84 million
- Award professional audit services contract to Davis Farr LLP