Avalon public meetings in 2023

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will meet to approve routine expenditures, receive annual reports, and consider several significant actions including awarding a contract for above-ground fuel tank installation and site remediation, soliciting bidders for the Cabrillo Mole Ferry Terminal Phase II rehabilitation, and amending the City Manager's powers to include appointment and removal of the City Clerk. The meeting also includes a presentation on propane gas safety and a first reading of an ordinance to broaden City Manager authority.

• Approve expenditures totaling $1,161,841.20 for November 20-December 1, 2023
• Authorize procurement of process analyzers for WWTP from Hach Company, not to exceed $89,900
• First reading of ordinance to broaden City Manager powers to include City Clerk appointment/removal
• Authorize City Manager to negotiate contract for above-ground fuel tank installation and site remediation at Avalon Fuel Dock
• Authorize solicitation of RFQs for design-build contractor for Cabrillo Mole Ferry Terminal Phase II

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan review and variance for a residential property. The commission is deciding whether to allow a 6-foot tall masonry wall within the front yard setback.

• Public hearing for a 6-foot tall masonry wall variance at 335 Wrigley Terrace Road (PC 2854)
• Approval of September 20, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will hold a public hearing on a revised fee schedule and an appeal of a denied commercial autoette permit renewal. They will also consider consent items including $1.2 million in expenditures, a resolution opposing a statewide tax initiative, and several infrastructure contracts. Closed session will address potential litigation and a City Clerk appointment.

• Approve $1,206,071.24 in expenditures including warrants, payroll, and transfers
• Adopt ordinance broadening license revocation grounds to include any local, state, or federal regulation violations
• Public hearing on revised FY 2023-2024 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
• Appeal of denial of commercial autoette permit for Dive Catalina (Kawasaki Mule exceeds width limit)
• Authorize $28,500 for spare sewage pump and $110,522.50 for WWTP communication upgrade

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, warrants totaling $2,436,522.07, and a remote meeting finding, plus a first-quarter treasurer's report. They will also consider several business items: a lease for Avalon Kids Baseball, an ordinance on animal care, a surplus property sale, a community survey report, business license revocation changes, two transportation permit applications, wastewater treatment plant repairs, and soliciting bids for the Five Corners pedestrian improvements project.

• Approve expenditures totaling $2,436,522.07 for Oct 9-27, 2023
• Lease to Avalon Kids Baseball for 160 sq ft storage shed at Joe Machado Field for $1/year
• Ordinance to strengthen protections against hunting and killing wild animals, including deer
• Declare surplus and sell 'southwesterly 2 feet' of Tremont Avenue to adjacent landowners
• Authorize up to $65,000 for WWTP soffit repair and $145,000 for chlorine tank replacement

City Council Agendas

The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance that amends the Avalon Municipal Code to prohibit hunting, trapping, feeding, luring, and killing of wild animals, including deer, within city limits. The item follows public comments on the Catalina Island Restoration Project's deer eradication plan. The ordinance includes fines up to $5,000 per violation and exemptions for emergency euthanasia and feral cat/dog trapping for spaying/neutering.

• Ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 6-1, Section 6-1.128 Animal Care to ban hunting, trapping, feeding, luring, and killing of wild animals
• Fines: $500 for first violation, $1,000 for second, $5,000 for subsequent violations in same calendar year
• Exemptions for emergency euthanasia by trained personnel and trapping feral cats/dogs for spaying/neutering
• Exemption for bird feeders on private property
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one case)

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council is meeting to approve routine expenditures and minutes, and to consider several business items including the March 2024 municipal election procedures, a transit services request for proposals, and a contract for ADA ramp construction. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Catalina Island Restoration Project and a decision on continuing remote meetings under AB 361.

• Approve $1,074,967.53 in expenditures for Sept 25-Oct 6, 2023
• Adopt resolutions for March 5, 2024 election (Mayor, 2 Council seats, Treasurer)
• Decide tie-vote procedure for election (runoff or lot)
• Authorize $150,000 sole-source procurement for WWTP screw press replacement
• Award $218,264 contract to Jordahl Construction Inc for Phase 2 ADA ramp project

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will vote on routine consent items including warrants totaling $2,595,446.98 and a one-year OpenGov budget software extension. They will also discuss extending the public trash collection contract with Aladdin Carpet Cleaning and Janitorial, modifying the Catalina Kid Ventures lease, and considering a permit for ICON of Avalon to rent 20 commercial autoettes.

• Approve expenditures of $2,595,446.98 for Aug 28–Sep 22, 2023
• Authorize RFP for custom shade structures on Crescent Avenue (CIP 206502)
• Authorize RFP to replace Harbormaster Building roof on Green Pleasure Pier
• Approve one-year OpenGov budget software extension not-to-exceed $25,735.73
• Consider permit for ICON of Avalon to rent 20 commercial autoettes

Planning Commission

The Avalon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two transient rental license and coastal development permit applications, for properties at 215 Beacon Street Unit #2 and 349 Sumner Unit C. The commission will also consider whether each project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA. The meeting includes approval of the August 16, 2023 minutes and routine reports.

• Public hearing: Transient rental license and coastal development permit for 215 Beacon Street Unit #2 (APN 7480-030-005), owner Olov and Jenny Nasielle
• Public hearing: Transient rental license and coastal development permit for 349 Sumner Unit C (APN 7480-032-008), owner Anthony and Linda Mendes
• CEQA exemption determination under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) for both projects
• Consent calendar: Approval of August 16, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
• Appeal fee for decisions is $911.00, filed with City Clerk within 15 days

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to consider two items: renewing findings under AB 361 to continue remote meetings, and voting on an ordinance to extend the moratorium on issuing new transient rental licenses by 10 months and 15 days. The meeting includes a public hearing on the moratorium extension.

• Extension of moratorium on new transient rental licenses by 10 months and 15 days (requires 4/5 vote)
• Findings to continue remote meetings under AB 361 due to COVID-19
• Three pending transient rental license applications exempt from moratorium
• Public hearing on transient rental impacts on housing stock

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will consider several spending items, including purchasing two electric vans for Dial-A-Ride, a backup generator for the wastewater treatment plant, and awarding a contract for fuel tank foundation work. They will also review a report on the transient rental license moratorium and vote on amendments to employee healthcare benefits.

• Authorize up to $205,000 for two 2022 Ford E-Transit vans for Dial-A-Ride, with $164,000 in grant revenue
• Authorize up to $100,000 for a new backup generator from Volvo Construction Equipment & Services
• Award contract to Jordahl Construction, Inc. for fuel tank foundation and retaining wall, not to exceed $301,000
• Adopt resolutions amending healthcare article of MOUs with firefighter, management, and SEIU units, increasing medical caps by 4-20%
• Receive report on transient rental license moratorium expiring September 15, 2023

The City Council approved several procurement items, including two electric vans for Dial-A-Ride and a backup generator for the wastewater treatment plant. The council also adopted resolutions amending healthcare articles for multiple labor associations and awarded a fuel tank foundation contract.

• Approved $780,051.45 in total expenditures for August 7 through August 25, 2023
• Amended the City of Avalon Credit Card Purchasing Policy
• Authorized purchase of two 2022 Ford E-Transit electric passenger vans for not-to-exceed $205,000
• Authorized purchase of a wastewater treatment plant backup generator for not-to-exceed $100,000
• Adopted resolutions (No. 23-30 through 23-34) amending healthcare articles for five labor associations
• Awarded contract to Jordahl Construction Inc. for fuel tank foundation and retaining wall (Reso. No. 23-35)
• Issued report on transient rental license findings and directed staff to hold a final stakeholder meeting

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider ratifying the City Manager's August 20, 2023 proclamation of a local emergency caused by Hurricane Hilary. Ratification is required within seven days for the emergency declaration to remain in effect. The council will vote on a resolution that also directs the Director of Emergency Services to pursue disaster relief funding from county, state, and federal agencies.

• Ratification of City Manager's August 20, 2023 local emergency proclamation for Hurricane Hilary
• Resolution directing pursuit of California Disaster Assistance Act funds, Small Business Administration, and federal disaster assistance
• Meeting held virtually under AB 361 due to COVID-19 social distancing recommendations
• Council Chambers open to maximum 30 members of the public

The City Council held a special virtual meeting to formally ratify a state of emergency. The council adopted Resolution No. 23-29 regarding Hurricane Hilary.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-29 proclaiming a local emergency for Hurricane Hilary (All Ayes)

Planning Commission

The Avalon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Site Plan Review and Variance to excavate under a single-family residence at 86 Sol Vista to create a 372-square-foot family room and bathroom. The commission will also consider four Transient Rental License and Coastal Development Permit applications for short-term rentals at various locations. The agenda includes approval of the July 19, 2023 meeting minutes and public comments.

• Site Plan Review and Variance for 372 sq ft family room and bathroom at 86 Sol Vista (APN 7480-050-062)
• Transient Rental License and Coastal Development Permit for 117 Vieudelou (APN 7480-023-006)
• Transient Rental License and Coastal Development Permit for 215 Beacon Street Unit #2 (APN 7480-030-005)
• Transient Rental License and Coastal Development Permit for 69 Avalon Terrace Road Unit B (APN 7480-050-045)
• Transient Rental License and Coastal Development Permit for 211 Mar de Cortez Unit #2 (APN 7480-053-007)

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will consider several items, including a discussion on transient rental regulations following a 45-day moratorium on new licenses, and a review of landlord-tenant regulatory options. The council will also vote on consent items such as approving expenditures totaling $1,545,497.39, extending an engineering contract, and authorizing a grant application. A closed session on labor negotiations is scheduled.

• Approve expenditures of $1,545,497.39 for July 24-August 4, 2023
• Extend on-call engineering contract with Engineered Solution Group, increasing annual cap from $500,000 to $800,000
• Authorize grant application to California Division of Boating and Waterways
• Discuss transient rental license regulations after 45-day moratorium
• Consider landlord-tenant regulatory options and possible ordinance

The City Council approved over $1.5 million in warrants and payroll and extended an on-call engineering contract. The council also adopted resolutions regarding boating grant applications and firefighter pay. Discussions on transient rental licenses and landlord-tenant regulations were deferred for further study.

• Approved $1,545,497.39 in warrants, payroll, and fund transfers (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-27 to apply for the Tier I Boating Infrastructure Grant (All Ayes)
• Extended Engineered Solution Group contract for two years and increased annual maximum from $500,000 to $800,000 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-28 regarding Bilingual Pay and Temporary Acting Pay for Fire Captains (All Ayes)
• Directed staff to hold three stakeholder meetings and a survey regarding Transient Rental Licenses
• Tabled decision on Landlord Tenant Regulatory Options pending further review of sample ordinances
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2023 meeting (All Ayes)
• Determined that continuing remote meetings under AB 361 is necessary for health and safety (All Ayes)

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will hold a public hearing on a revised fee schedule and consider an urgency ordinance imposing a 45-day moratorium on issuing transient rental licenses to new applicants. The consent calendar includes approval of $2,966,307.09 in expenditures, a treasurer's report, and authorizations to solicit proposals for sewer and street projects.

• Approve $2,966,307.09 in expenditures for July 10-21, 2023
• Public hearing on revised FY 2023-2024 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
• Urgency ordinance for 45-day moratorium on new transient rental licenses
• Authorize RFP for Annual Sewer Project (CIP 205012)
• Authorize RFP for Citywide Street Rehabilitation Program (CIP 180041) with $350,000 budget

The City Council adopted an urgency ordinance to pause the issuance of transient rental licenses to new applicants for 45 days. The council also approved a revised miscellaneous fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and authorized several infrastructure procurement requests.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. U-1212-23 establishing a 45-day moratorium on new transient rental licenses (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-26 setting the Revised Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule (All Ayes)
• Approved $2,966,307.09 in warrants and payroll expenditures (All Ayes)
• Authorized RFP for Annual Sewer Project infrastructure Plan (All Ayes)
• Authorized RFP for Citywide Street Rehabilitation Program (All Ayes)
• Authorized procurement of a used backup generator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant not to exceed $85,000 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. SA 23-25 for the FY 2022-2023 Fourth Quarter Treasurer's Report (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting (All Ayes)

Planning Commission

The Avalon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four transient rental license and coastal development permit applications, plus a conditional use permit for a 136-square-foot addition and roof deck at 613 Crescent Avenue. They will also discuss transient rental regulations and consider approving the May 17, 2023 meeting minutes. The agenda includes routine consent items and staff reports.

• Transient rental license and coastal development permit for 215 Beacon St. Units 1 & 2 (owner: Olov and Jenny Nasiell)
• Transient rental license and coastal development permit for 183 Lower Terrace Upper Unit (owner: Bert R Scott III)
• Transient rental license and coastal development permit for 321 Clemente Ave (owner: Eric Bordo and Daniel Kahn)
• Conditional use permit, site plan review, and coastal development permit for 136 sq ft addition and roof deck at 613 Crescent Ave (owner: Santa Catalina Island Company)
• Discussion on transient rental regulations with presentation by Sagecrest Project Manager Kelly Ribuffo

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items including warrants, minutes, and a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361. Notable actions include authorizing a $28,500 purchase of a used Ford F-250 for the wastewater plant, extending the Avalon Mooring & Diving Service contract for five years, and adopting an electronic signature policy.

• Approve $2,966,307.09 in total expenditures for June 12–July 7, 2023
• Authorize $28,500 purchase of a 2016 Ford F-250 from United Rentals for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Extend Avalon Mooring & Diving Service contract for five years (July 1, 2023–June 30, 2028)
• Adopt resolution declaring old vehicles and equipment as surplus
• Appoint Mayor Marshall as voting delegate to League of California Cities conference

The City Council approved a consent calendar containing eight items, including nearly $3 million in expenditures and a five-year contract extension for mooring services. The council also authorized the purchase of a pickup truck for the wastewater plant and adopted a new electronic signature policy.

• Approved expenditures from June 12 to July 7, 2023 totaling $2,966,307.09
• Extended Avalon Mooring & Diving Service, Inc. franchise agreement through June 30, 2028
• Authorized $28,500 for a used 2016 Ford F-250 pickup truck for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-23 appointing Mayor Marshall and Mayor Pro Tem Michael Ponce as delegates for the League of California Cities Conference
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-24 declaring specified vehicles and equipment as surplus
• Approved the City of Avalon Electronic Signature Policy
• Approved minutes from June 20 and June 27, 2023 meetings
• Determined that continuing remote teleconference meetings under AB 361 is necessary for health and safety

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will consider awarding three contracts: a $35,000 community income survey to Zilo International Group, a $160,000 above-ground fuel tank purchase from Western Pump, and $305,500 for five electric vehicles and charging infrastructure for a micro transit system. The Council, acting as the Housing Authority, will also review bids for the 206 E. Whittley housing project and hold closed-session negotiations on two properties.

• Contract with Zilo International Group LLC for community-wide income survey, not to exceed $35,000
• Purchase of above-ground fuel tank from Western Pump for $160,000 for Avalon Fuel Dock replacement
• Purchase of 5 E6 GEM LSV vehicles, 2 digital sign boards, and charging infrastructure for $305,500
• Award construction contract for 206 E. Whittley Housing and Site Preparation project
• Closed session: real property negotiations for 128 Manlila Avenue and 206 E. Whittley

The City Council authorized contracts for a fuel tank and a micro transit system. Acting as the Housing Authority, the Council rejected bid results for the 206 E. Whittley project and authorized contract negotiations.

• Approved contract with Zilo International Group LLC not to exceed $35,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved procurement of above ground fuel tank from Western Pump not to exceed $160,000 (All Ayes)
• Reassigned $305,500 in FY 2022-2023 Budget from Commuter Subsidy Program to Vehicle Replacement (All Ayes)
• Approved purchase of 5 E6 GEM LSV Vehicles, 2 digital sign boards, and charging infrastructure not to exceed $305,500 (All Ayes)
• Rejected bid results for 206 E. Whittley Housing Project (All Ayes)
• Adopted Housing Authority Resolution No. HA 23-01 to negotiate construction contract for 206 E. Whittley Housing and Site Preparation Project (All Ayes)

City Council Agendas

The City Council adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and established the Gann appropriations limit. The council also approved several contracts for city services and infrastructure, including a contract for Geo-Logic Associates and funding for ADA sidewalk projects.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget (All Ayes)
• Approved $1,200,908.95 in expenditures for May 29 to June 9, 2023 (All Ayes)
• Authorized $520,000 contract with Geo-Logic Associates (All Ayes)
• Allocated FY 23-24 Community Development Block Grant funds to ADA Sidewalk Project Phase II (All Ayes)
• Approved 5% merit increase for City Manager David Maistros retroactive to Feb 1, 2023 (All Ayes)
• Authorized bird abatement services contract with Catalina Falconry, LLC up to $79,200 annually (All Ayes)
• Awarded Transportation Permit to Haunted Catalina Ghost Tours, LLC (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-20 for Law Enforcement Services from LA County Sheriff's Office (All Ayes)

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023-24 miscellaneous fee schedule and consider placing sewer, saltwater, solid waste, and grease collection charges on the property tax roll. They will also hear a presentation on the proposed budget, discuss a shore boat franchise assignment, and approve routine expenditures and agreements.

• Approve $2,060,695.81 in expenditures for May 8-26, 2023, including $496,448.09 to Catalina Island Medical Center from Measure H
• Public hearing on FY 2023-24 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on collecting sewer, saltwater, solid waste, and grease collection charges on property tax roll
• Consider assigning semi-exclusive shore boat franchise from Catalina Coastal Tours, LLC to Catalina Coastal Shoreboat Service, LLC
• Authorize three-year cooperation agreement with Los Angeles County Development Authority for CDBG funding

The City Council adopted the miscellaneous fee schedule and four resolutions to collect sewer, saltwater, solid waste, and grease collection charges on the property tax roll. The council also approved over $2 million in warrants and a cooperation agreement for the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program.

• Approved warrants totaling $2,060,695.81 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-12 setting the FY 2023-24 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 23-13 through 23-16 to collect sewer, saltwater, solid waste, and grease charges on the property tax roll (All Ayes)
• Authorized cooperation agreement with Los Angeles County Development Authority for 2023-2027 via Resolution No. 23-10 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-11 listing FY 2023-24 projects funded by SB 1 (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting (All Ayes)
• Determined to continue remote teleconference meetings pursuant to AB 361 (All Ayes)

Planning Commission

The Avalon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative parcel map to subdivide property at 110 Chimes Tower Road, and on three transient rental license applications. They will also consider a resolution approving a temporary immersive projection dome experience at 10 Island Plaza. The agenda includes consent items for minutes and the dome permit, and the meeting is open to the public with limited capacity.

• Tentative parcel map and coastal development permit to subdivide 110 Chimes Tower Road (APN 7480-022-063) from one to two parcels in the HD-R zone
• Transient rental license and coastal development permit for 215 Beacon Unit 1 and Unit 2 (APN 7480-030-005)
• Transient rental license and coastal development permit for 41 Camino de Flores (APN 7480-049-086)
• Transient rental license and coastal development permit for 22 Camino de Flores Unit #30 (APN 7480-049-046)
• Resolution 23-07 approving a temporary use permit and coastal development permit for an immersive projection dome at 10 Island Plaza (APN 7480-016-010)

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council is meeting virtually on May 16, 2023, to discuss and decide on several items, including a transportation permit for Chad's Taxi Service, an additional $85 commuter book subsidy for June 2023, and approval of expenditures totaling $1,243,189.67. The agenda also includes consent items like minutes, warrants, a treasurer's report, and policy updates, as well as a presentation on the Capital Improvement Program. Closed session items include performance evaluation of the City Manager and real property negotiations.

• Approve expenditures totaling $1,243,189.67 for April 24-May 5, 2023
• Award professional audit services contract to DavisFarr LLP
• Consider transportation permit for Chad's Taxi Service
• Approve one-time $85 commuter book subsidy for June 2023
• Adopt COVID-19 Prevention Program Policy

The City Council approved several administrative items via a consent calendar, including a professional audit contract and a COVID-19 prevention policy. The council also authorized a one-time commuter book subsidy for June 2023. A transportation permit application for Chad's Taxi Service was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved expenditures from April 24 to May 5, 2023, totaling $1,243,189.67 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. SA 23-09 for the FY 2022/2023 Third Quarter Treasurer's Investment Report (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of a new Volvo D4-230 HP Engine for Patrol Boat 7 (4-0)
• Authorized professional auditing services contract with DavisFarr LLP (4-0)
• Adopted COVID-19 Prevention Program Policy (4-0)
• Adopted updates to the City Social Media Use and Public Outreach Policy (4-0)
• Approved one-time $85 additional commuter book subsidy for June 2023 (4-0)
• Continued transportation permit for Chad Mcintyre, dba Chad's Taxi Service to a future meeting

City Council Agendas

The City Council adopted an ordinance requiring new commercial autoettes to be electric starting January 1, 2024. The Council also approved budget amendments for road infrastructure and arch restoration, and authorized a retaining wall project.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1211-23 requiring new commercial autoettes to be electric by January 1, 2024
• Approved $798,612.70 in warrants, payroll, and electronic fund transfers
• Authorized $55,000 budget amendment for 20 k-rail fence panels and 21 saddles from Boulder Contracting Company
• Approved change orders 1-5 and authorized $80,600.92 for Via Casino Arch Restoration via MKS Specialty Finishes, Inc.
• Increased Casino Way Improvements Capital Improvement Expenditure Account 10470-6679 by $65,000
• Approved design and construction documents for 206 E. Whittley Retaining Wall Project
• Authorized RFP for contractors to build retaining wall and roadway improvements at 206 E. Whittley
• Approved April 4, 2023 regular City Council meeting minutes

City Council Agendas

This is a special joint meeting of the Avalon City Council and the Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority Board of Directors, held virtually under AB 361. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and invocation. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Special joint meeting of City Council and Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority Board
• Virtual meeting held pursuant to AB 361
• Public participation available via Zoom, phone, or email

The City Council and the Board of Directors of Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority held a guided discussion on communication, project co-funding, TOT distribution, and sustainable tourism. No formal votes were taken. City staff will research the cost of adopting a Sustainability Plan for a future meeting.

City Council Agendas

The City Council held a special meeting on April 18, 2023. The session included a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, but the City Attorney announced no reportable action was taken.

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will consider assigning the wastewater system operations contract to PERC Water Corporation, assigning a shore boat franchise to Catalina Coastal Shoreboat Service, and introducing an ordinance to require new commercial autoettes to be electric by January 1, 2024. The council will also receive a finance update on revenue estimates for the FY23-24 budget and approve expenditures totaling $1,144,669.04. Closed session items include existing litigation and real property negotiations for 128 Marilla Avenue.

• Approve $1,144,669.04 in expenditures for March 27-April 7, 2023
• Receive and file Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2022
• Authorize wastewater contract assignment to PERC Water Corporation with 3-year extension
• Consider shore boat franchise assignment to Catalina Coastal Shoreboat Service, LLC
• Introduce ordinance mandating electric commercial autoettes by Jan 1, 2024

The City Council mandated that all new purchase agreements for commercial autoettes must be certified electric vehicles starting January 1, 2024. The council also approved a wastewater system contract assignment and authorized various payments.

• Mandated all new commercial autoette purchase agreements be certified electric vehicles effective January 1, 2024 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-08 to waive registration and vehicle hearing fees for electric commercial autoette conversions (All Ayes)
• Authorized assignment of wastewater system agreement from Montrose Water and Sustainability Services, Inc. to PERC Water Corporation (All Ayes)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate a three-year contract extension with PERC Water Corporation (All Ayes)
• Approved warrants, payroll, and electronic fund transfers totaling $1,144,669.04 (All Ayes)
• Received and filed the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (All Ayes)
• Directed staff to provide previous Shoreboat RFP to Catalina Coastal Shoreboat Service, LLC

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed-session real property negotiation for 128 Marilla Avenue, a meet-and-greet with Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, and presentations on legislative updates and community services. The council will also discuss guided golf cart tours and capital improvement projects, and hold a public hearing on unmet transit needs.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for 128 Marilla Avenue with Captains Foundation
• Approve expenditures totaling $779,767.79 for March 13-24, 2023
• Authorize RFP for community income survey and professional audit services
• Authorize barge contract with Curtin Maritime for July 4 fireworks (not to exceed $30,000)
• Public hearing on TDA Article 8 unmet transit needs

The City Council approved several consent items, including warrants and contracts for Fourth of July fireworks and barge services. The Council also authorized a special vending machine permit for Avalon Liquor and discussed updates to the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved expenditures totaling $779,767.79 (All Ayes)
• Authorized RFP for Community Income Survey consultant services (All Ayes)
• Authorized RFP for professional auditing services for FY23, FY24, and FY25 (All Ayes)
• Approved barge services contract with Curtin Maritime not to exceed $30,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. for July 4th show (All Ayes)
• Issued special permit for vending machine at 112 Catalina Avenue (All Ayes)
• Delegated authority to City Manager to approve special permits for amusement, vending, or service machines (All Ayes)
• Directed staff to not regulate the issuance of transportation permits for guided golf cart tours

Planning Commission

The Avalon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a transient rental license and coastal development permit for a two-bedroom unit at 304 Clemente Avenue, allowing short-term rentals. They will also review a temporary immersive projection dome at 10 Island Plaza and continue a parcel map application for 110 Chimes Tower Rd to April 19. The meeting includes consent calendar approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Transient rental license and coastal development permit for 304 Clemente Ave (APN 7480-038-089)
• Temporary use permit for immersive projection dome at 10 Island Plaza (APN 7480-016-010)
• Continued tentative parcel map for 110 Chimes Tower Rd (APN 7480-022-063)
• Consent calendar: approval of February 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appeal fee of $1027 for decisions to City Council

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will hold a special joint meeting with the Planning Commission. The council will consider declaring a local state of emergency due to storm damage, approve contracts for emergency repairs to the Green Pleasure Pier and Crescent Avenue Stairway, and discuss a phased replacement of underground fuel tanks. A study session on transient rentals will follow with the Planning Commission.

• Declare local state of emergency for 2023 Atmospheric River damage
• Authorize up to $90,000 for painting Harbormaster Building at 22 Green Pleasure Pier
• Authorize up to $200,000 for underground fuel tank replacement at Avalon Fuel Dock
• Authorize up to $300,000 for emergency wall repair at Crescent Avenue Stairway
• Approve $1,028,079.03 in expenditures for Feb 27–Mar 10, 2023

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council is holding a special virtual meeting on March 20, 2023, from 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. The only listed business is a meet and greet with U.S. Congressman Robert Garcia. The agenda is otherwise procedural, detailing remote participation options and COVID-19 safety protocols.

• Meet and greet with U.S. Congressman Robert Garcia
• Virtual meeting held pursuant to AB 361
• Public comment via Zoom, phone, or email to [email protected]

City Council Agendas

This special City Council meeting scheduled for March 10, 2023 was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural information about remote participation and a planned meet-and-greet with Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, but no decisions or discussions will occur.

• Meeting cancelled
• Planned meet-and-greet with Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal did not occur

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will hold a virtual meeting to consider several consent calendar items, including approving $1,370,577.57 in disbursements, joining the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust, adopting a surplus land inventory, and transferring a helicopter lease. They will also hear a presentation on the FY 2021-2022 financial report and consider applying for a FEMA firefighter staffing grant.

• Approve disbursements totaling $1,370,577.57 for Feb 13-24, 2023
• Join Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust (JPA) to fund affordable housing
• Adopt surplus and excess land inventory report per Government Code 54230
• Transfer lease for city-owned property at 300-C Pebbly Beach Road to Maverick Express, LLC
• Apply for FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant

Planning Commission

The Avalon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a transient rental license and coastal development permit for a home at 28 Avalon Terrace Road, a site plan for a beer garden at 301 Crescent Ave, and a conditional use permit and coastal development permit for a remodel of The Lobster Trap restaurant at 120/126 Catalina Ave. The commission will also consider consent calendar items, including approval of the January 18, 2023 meeting minutes. Each project includes a determination of whether it is exempt from CEQA environmental review.

• Transient rental license and coastal development permit for 28 Avalon Terrace Road (APN 7480-050-004), owner Jose Luis Moreno
• Site plan for a beer garden at 301 Crescent Ave (APN 7480-017-005), applicant Santa Catalina Island Company
• Conditional use permit, coastal development permit, and site plan for remodel of The Lobster Trap at 120/126 Catalina Ave (APN 7480-015-007 and 7480-015-006), applicant Caleb Lins
• Consent calendar: approval of January 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appeal fee for decisions is $1,027.00

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving expenditures, extending a transit contract, purchasing a skid steer, and applying for a recycling pilot program. They will also hear presentations on water conservation and a completed arch project, and discuss future meeting formats under the Brown Act.

• Approve expenditures totaling $733,452.90 for Jan 30-Feb 10, 2023
• Authorize one-year contract extension with Transportation Concepts for public transit
• Approve purchase of a new skid steer for Public Works, not to exceed $126,500
• Authorize application to CalRecycle for CRV redemption pilot with SoCal Recycling and Long Beach
• Discuss options for in-person vs. teleconference meetings under AB 361 and AB 2449

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council is meeting to consider several financial and operational items, including approving $855,072.69 in expenditures, accepting quarterly treasurer's reports, and authorizing purchases for a used skid steer and a new harbor patrol boat engine. The council will also review mid-year financial results with proposed budget amendments and discuss a one-time vehicle citation amnesty program.

• Approve expenditures totaling $855,072.69 for Jan 9-27, 2023
• Adopt resolution accepting FY22-23 First and Second Quarter Treasurer's Reports
• Authorize purchase of used skid steer for wastewater treatment plant, not to exceed $66,500
• Authorize purchase of new Volvo D3-200A engine for Harbor Patrol Boat 1
• Review proposed vehicle citation amnesty program reducing fines for eligible individuals

The City Council approved over $855,000 in warrants and payroll for January 2023. The council also authorized the purchase of a used skid steer for the wastewater plant and a new engine for Patrol Boat 1. Additionally, a one-time amnesty program to reduce outstanding vehicle code violation fines was established.

• Approved warrants and payroll totaling $855,072.69 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. SA 23-02 for FY 2022/2023 First and Second Quarter Treasurer's Investment Reports (All Ayes)
• Authorized purchase of a used skid steer for Wastewater Treatment Plant not to exceed $66,500 (All Ayes)
• Authorized purchase of a new Volvo D3-200A Engine for Patrol Boat 1 (All Ayes)
• Authorized proposed budget amendments for FY22-23 mid-year financial results (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-03 establishing a one-time Vehicle Citation Amnesty Program (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting (All Ayes)
• Determined COVID-19 emergency continues, allowing continued remote teleconference meetings (All Ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved site plans for two residential additions and two restaurant patio expansions. Three items were continued to the March 22, 2023 meeting, and one transient rental license was approved.

• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution 22-48 for restaurant outdoor patio expansion (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution 22-30 for restaurant outdoor patio expansion (All Ayes)
• Approved 85 sq ft infill addition at 345 Eucalyptus (All Ayes)
• Approved variance and site plan for residential remodel at 327 Eucalyptus (All Ayes)
• Approved transient rental license for 335 Wrigley Road (All Ayes)
• Continued 5 Camino de Flores, 81 Gaviota, and 200 Claressa Avenue to March 22, 2023 (All Ayes)

City Council Agendas

The Avalon City Council will consider approving expenditures totaling $2,456,591.38, adopt an ordinance updating Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations to reflect new state law, and act on numerous Waterside Permit applications. The meeting also includes presentations from Southern California Edison, Avalon Environmental Services, and Catalina Island Medical Center, and a resolution to appoint voting delegates for a regional conference.

• Approve expenditures totaling $2,456,591.38 for Dec 12, 2022 – Jan 6, 2023
• Adopt ordinance updating ADU regulations per SB 897
• Approve 2023 Waterside Permit renewals and new permits for multiple charter and service operators
• Authorize City Manager to negotiate agreements with Catalina Island Company for property use
• Appoint Mayor Ann H. Marshall as SCAG voting delegate

The City Council approved several waterside permits for charter, diving, and sailing operations. The council also authorized funding for float rehabilitation and wastewater treatment equipment. Additionally, a new ordinance was adopted to align accessory dwelling unit rules with state legislation.

• Approved warrants and payroll totaling $2,456,591.38 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1210-23 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (All Ayes)
• Authorized up to $75,000 for rehabilitation of Floats 5 and 5a (All Ayes)
• Authorized up to $41,700 for wastewater treatment plant aeration basin diffuser replacement (All Ayes)
• Granted Waterside Permits to Avalon Anglers, Catalina Charter Boat Inc., and Vintage Vessel Voyages (All Ayes)
• Granted Waterside Permits to Fishin Funactic’s, Catalina Adventure Sailing, and Catalina Island Mermaids (All Ayes)
• Granted Waterside Permit to Catalina Charter Boat Inc. for diving and mechanical services (All Ayes)
• Granted Waterside Permits to Catalina Coastal Tours & Fishing, LLC and Trace Marine Environment Inc. (4-0, 1 abstention)