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Avalon public meetings in 2025

22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Annual Growth Policy

The Avalon Planning Commission will conduct a continued public hearing to consider a resolution recommending approval of the 2026 Annual Growth Policy for the city. It will also hold public hearings on several Transient Rental License and Coastal Development Permit applications at 204 Descanso Avenue (PC#2899), 308 Descanso Avenue Upper (PC#2900), 56 Gaviota (PC#2901), 131 Hill Street Unit B (PC#2902), and a Conditional Use Permit for a two‑story hotel at 305 Beacon Street (PC#2887). No action will be taken on non‑agenda items.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council Agendas

Avalon City Council to consider business license revocations and pier grants

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the revocation of business licenses for OMEO Suites Catalina Island and OMEO Hotel Catalina. The body is also deciding on the acceptance of a $1 million state grant for the Green Pleasure Pier Deck Replacement Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $3.74 M in warrants and transfers for Nov‑Dec 2025

The City Council approved eight consent‑calendar items, including $3,735,878.82 in warrants and transfers, and adopted several resolutions. It also approved a new miscellaneous fee schedule, revoked two business licenses, and authorized contracts for consulting services and a cruise‑line access agreement. All actions were approved by a 4‑aye vote with one councilmember absent.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Commission to consider 2026 Annual Growth Policy recommendation and multiple rental permits

The Avalon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several Transient Rental Licenses and Coastal Development Permits for properties at 415 Alta Vista, 63 Camino de Flores, 240 Catalina Avenue Unit A, 61 Playa Azul, 314 Metropole Avenue Unit B, and 61 Playa Azul. It will also consider a resolution recommending approval of the 2026 Annual Growth Policy to the City Council. Additionally, a Conditional Use Permit, variance, site plan, and Coastal Development Permit for a new two‑story hotel at 305 Beacon Street will be heard.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council Agendas

City Council approves contracts and union agreements

The Avalon City Council will consider approving warrants totaling $897,775, a $278,000 contract for landfill design, and new labor agreements with SEIU unions.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council Agendas

City Council to approve $2.0 million in warrants for Oct 13-24, 2025

The Avalon City Council will first vote to approve the minutes from the October 7 and October 21 regular council meetings. It will then authorize disbursements of warrants totaling $2,025,875.99 for the period October 13‑24, 2025, covering bank withdrawals, payroll and electronic fund transfers. Both actions are routine financial and record‑keeping matters.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on South Beach Restoration and multiple rental permits

The Avalon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Site Plan, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the South Beach Restoration and Shoreline Access Enhancement Project. The commission will also hear public comments on four applications for Transient Rental Licenses and Coastal Development Permits in the Low‑Density Residential and High‑Density Residential zones. Decisions will be made on adopting the resolution for the South Beach project and on granting the rental permits.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council Agendas

Avalon City Council to discuss rent control and recreational cannabis

The City Council and Housing Authority will consider updates to low-income housing and accessory dwelling unit ordinances. Members will also discuss policy options for tenant protections, rent control, and the legalization of adult-use cannabis.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts housing code amendments and approves multiple capital projects

The council approved warrants totaling $690,412.80 and adopted Ordinance No. 1228-25 amending the housing code. It authorized a fire‑department vehicle purchase and two change orders for cultural‑resource consulting and a retaining‑wall project, each with budget allocations. Council directed staff to draft a tenant‑protection and rent‑control ordinance and voted not to pursue adult‑use cannabis legalization.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council Agendas

City Council to award $950,000 contract for Cabrillo Mole Revitalization

The council will approve several financial actions, including $2.96 million in warrants and a $950,000 contract for the Cabrillo Mole Revitalization Project. It will adopt a resolution to accept a state grant for boating‑safety equipment and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. The body will also move forward with housing work by authorizing requests for proposals for Phase 3A site work and Phase 3B modular unit installation at the Civic Center, and will consider an ordinance to repeal and replace the Reasonable Accommodation chapter of the municipal code. Additional items include a $50,000 pipe purchase for a sinkhole repair, a $595,000 purchase of a harbor float, and a $68,530 cost‑of‑service study for utility funds.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $950,000 Cabrillo Mole Revitalization contract

The City Council approved a $950,000 contract with Slater Waterproofing for the Cabrillo Mole Revitalization Phase II. It also authorized several procurement and budget items, including a $595,000 Shore Boat End Float purchase and a $68,530 cost‑of‑service study for sewer and solid‑waste funds. All motions passed with unanimous approval.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss short-term rental application waitlist options

The Planning Commission will hear a presentation on how to process short-term rental applications once the city's 410-unit cap is reached. Staff have proposed two options: a lottery system similar to San Diego or a first-come, first-served waitlist.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council Agendas

Avalon City Council to consider housing code amendments and infrastructure projects

The City Council will discuss updates to the General Plan and the Cabrillo Mole Revitalization Project. The body is deciding on several equipment purchases, a sewer maintenance contract, and amendments to the municipal code regarding low-income and accessory dwelling units.

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✓ Decided: Council approves housing code changes, vehicle purchase, and contracts

The Avalon City Council unanimously approved a housing ordinance amendment, an encroachment permit, and several contracts. It also adopted a pledge of revenue agreement for Pebbly Beach Landfill maintenance and authorized a new Harbor Patrol vehicle. All items on the consent calendar were approved without dissent.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: City Council adopts new short‑term rental ordinance and authorizes sewer equipment bids

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting. It authorized warrants totaling $2,946,003.38 for August 11‑22 disbursements. Ordinance No. 1227-25 repealing and replacing the transient‑rental provisions was adopted. The council also authorized the city manager to solicit bids for two Muffin Monster® manholes and two Wet Well Wizards™ for the wastewater plant.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: Council approved $57,000 settlement for waterboard payment program

The council unanimously approved a $57,000 settlement to allow the California Waterboard to join its expedited payment program for NPDES permit violations. It also overturned a vehicle permit decision, issuing a one‑year temporary residential vehicle permit to Gabriel Saldana with fees waived. Additional approvals included an encroachment permit at 238 Marilla Ave, a supplemental fee agreement with Los Angeles County for up to $72,000, and a memorandum of understanding with the International Association of Firefighters Local 2295. The consent calendar items—meeting minutes, July‑August disbursements totaling $932,705.56, and a delegate appointment to the League of California Cities—were also approved unanimously.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: City Council approved a $2.46 M annual wastewater system contract

The council approved the consent calendar items and a four‑year budget software agreement. It authorized a new security gate, termite treatment for City Hall, a medical cannabis delivery permit, and an encroachment permit at 46 Upper Terrace. Staff were directed to revise short‑term rental licensing language, and a five‑year wastewater operations contract costing up to $2,464,335 per year was approved. Three memoranda of understanding with municipal employee associations were also adopted.

Thu Jul 24, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: City Council approves $1.1M advance payment to Catalina Island Medical Center

The council approved an Intergovernmental Transfer agreement with the Department of Health Care Services for approximately $1,106,450. The city will transfer that amount to DHCS by November 21, 2025 and will make an advance payment to the Catalina Island Medical Center using Measure C funds. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one council member absent.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: City Council authorized the manager to negotiate cruise ship port agreements

The council unanimously approved several routine items, including the July 1 minutes, warrants totaling $1,044,019.58, a $300,000 state boating grant, and a $13,969 housing allocation award. Council members directed staff to revise the transient‑rental ordinance and study related policies, and they tasked staff with evaluating short‑term‑rental fee structures and a 410‑license cap. They also authorized the City Manager to negotiate cruise ship port agreements and scheduled a future study on tenant‑protection and rent‑control measures.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.77M in warrants and several key contracts

The Avalon City Council unanimously approved $1,766,641.23 in warrants and authorized a request for proposal to study utility rates. It adopted a resolution to receive law‑enforcement services from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office and approved a traffic‑safety plan for Wrigley Road. The council also approved the assignment of the semi‑exclusive shore boat franchise to a new operator and related lease amendments.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: City Council adopted the FY 2025‑26 budget and approved multiple contracts and fees

The council approved the proposed fiscal year 2025‑26 budget and adopted resolutions for new utility fees, a contract amendment for the Burma Trail retaining wall, a pump purchase for the saltwater booster station, and a three‑year ESRI cloud agreement. It also set the appropriations limit, declared surplus equipment for disposal, and authorized $791,798.24 in warrants. All actions passed with four votes in favor and one councilmember absent.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: Council approved budget amendments, contracts and fire‑hazard ordinance on June 3

The council unanimously approved four items on the consent calendar, including the ordinance designating fire‑hazard severity zones and a resolution adopting the FY 2025‑26 SB 1 project list. It also adopted the FY 2025‑26 miscellaneous fee schedule, received the city’s vacancies, recruitment and retention report, and approved several budget amendments and contract authorizations totaling over $600,000. All motions passed with all votes in favor.

Tue May 20, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: City Council approved FY 25‑26 Community Development Block Grant allocation

The council approved the transfer of estimated FY 25‑26 CDBG funds into the Revolving Grant Fund and adopted a resolution authorizing their allocation. It also adopted an ordinance setting rules for Avalon beaches and parks, and authorized encroachment permits for Tremont Street easements. All items passed with four votes in favor and one member absent.

Tue May 6, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: City Council adopts new Cross Channel Wharfage Ordinance and approves multiple contracts

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1224-25, repealing and replacing the harbor cross‑channel passenger fee schedule. It also approved a resolution to award a medical cannabis delivery permit to Catalina Cannabis, LLC. Several financial actions were approved, including warrants totaling $2,129,340.80 and contracts for the COAST program, cultural resources consulting, housing, on‑call consulting, and a climate‑change plan.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: City Council approves $800,000 on‑call engineering contract with ESG Engineering

The council approved the March 18 and April 1 meeting minutes and authorized warrants totaling $1,234,006.22. It awarded a three‑year on‑call engineering services contract to ESG Engineering, Inc. for up to $800,000 per year. The council also approved the Cross Channel Wharfage Ordinance and the first reading of an ordinance setting rules for Avalon beaches and parks. Council members agreed that staff will draft a resolution supporting due‑process rights for legal U.S. residents facing removal proceedings.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council Agendas

✓ Decided: Council awarded $1.3 M contract to replace pier piles and dock

The Avalon City Council approved several financial and procurement actions, including a $1.3 M contract for Green Pleasure Pier pile replacement and Club Dingy Dock repairs. It also authorized fire‑hydrant testing, a Type III engine purchase, and an emergency response vehicle, while rejecting an incomplete medical cannabis delivery permit. The council directed the Planning Commission to review proposed changes to the transient rental licensing system.