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Avalon public meetings in 2025

35 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.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4
4 yea
Marshall yea · Lavelle yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (4
4 yea
Marshall yea · Lavelle yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea
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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✓ Decided: Council approves $278K landfill design contract and union MOUs

The Avalon City Council approved a $278,000 sole-source contract with Geo-Logic Associates for final design of the Pebbly Beach Landfill Site Life Optimization Project, and adopted resolutions for two SEIU Local 721 memorandums of understanding (harbor and municipal employees) for 2025-2028. The council also approved consent items including warrants, a fire assistance grant, business license revocations, and a new staff classification, and approved the November 4, 2025 minutes with one abstention.

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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✓ Decided: Council denies trash enclosure permit, adopts rental license lottery

The Avalon City Council denied an encroachment permit for a private trash enclosure across from 261 E. Whittley, finding it did not meet city criteria. The council also adopted a lottery procedure for transient rental license applications and approved the electrical equipment location for the Green Pleasure Pier renovation. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously (4-0, with one absence).

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve Items #1-#5 made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (4
4 yea
Marshall yea · De La Rosa yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea
Motion to approve the denial made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (3
3 yea
Marshall yea · De La Rosa yea · Ponce yea
Motion to approve made by Anni Marshall, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (4
4 yea
Marshall yea · De La Rosa yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea
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.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on housing code updates for ADUs and affordable units

The Avalon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on zoning text amendments to implement two state-mandated housing programs from the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element. Program 14 updates rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to comply with recent state laws, while Program 15 clarifies standards for affordable housing on a specific Tremont Street property.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council Agendas

Avalon City Council to consider new short-term rental ordinance

The City Council will discuss updating the Transient Rental System to implement higher operating standards for licenses. The body is also reviewing expenditures and requests for wastewater treatment equipment.

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✓ 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

City Council to decide on vehicle permit appeal and approve $72k landfill fee agreement

The Avalon City Council will meet on August 19, 2025, to decide on a public hearing appeal regarding a denied residential vehicle permit transfer and to vote on several contracts and agreements. The meeting includes procedural approvals, financial disbursements, and key decisions on local infrastructure and labor agreements.

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✓ 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

Avalon City Council to consider wastewater contract and short-term rental rules

The City Council will discuss a five-year wastewater system contract and proposed updates to the transient rental licensing system. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Five Corners Comprehensive Pedestrian Project.

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✓ 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

City Council considers $1.1 million advance for Catalina Island Medical Center

The City Council is discussing an agreement to advance approximately $1,106,450.00 from the general fund to the Catalina Island Medical Center (CIMC). This payment would allow CIMC to participate in a Medi-Cal program to increase its funding. The City would be repaid over 18 months using Measure C sales tax funds and other permissible CIMC revenues.

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✓ 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.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4
4 yea
Marshall yea · Lavelle yea · De La Rosa yea · Ponce yea
Wed Jul 16, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider sign variance and rental license revocations

The Planning Commission will review a request for an oversized wall sign and a balcony variance. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the revocation of rental licenses for a property on Canyon Terrace and discuss landfill conditions.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

City Council Agendas

City Council to update transient rental licensing and discuss cruise ship agreements

The City Council will consider updating the Transient Rental Licensing System and discuss potential fees and taxes for short-term rentals. The body will also review port agreements with Disney Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Royal Caribbean Group.

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✓ 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

Avalon City Council to consider utility rate studies and shore boat franchise transfer

The City Council will review expenditures totaling $1,766,641.23 and discuss updating utility rates for sewer, saltwater, and solid waste. The body is also considering traffic safety improvements on Wrigley Road and a contract assignment for a shore boat franchise.

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✓ 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.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear on ice cream shop and rental permit revocations

The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a new ice cream shop and hold hearings regarding the revocation of several short-term rental permits. The body will also discuss potential changes to notice provisions for rental license hearings.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council Agendas

Avalon City Council to discuss $55.18 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26

The City Council will consider adopting the FY 2025-26 budget and hold a public hearing on property-related fees for sewer, saltwater, and solid waste. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and utility equipment purchases.

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✓ 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.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Also present: City Manager David Maistros, City Attorney Scott Campbell and City Clerk Gabrielle Morones
4 yea
Marshall yea · De La Rosa yea · Ponce yea · Lavelle yea
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (4
4 yea
Marshall yea · De La Rosa yea · Ponce yea · Lavelle yea
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (4
4 yea
Marshall yea · De La Rosa yea · Ponce yea · Lavelle yea
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (4
4 yea
Marshall yea · De La Rosa yea · Ponce yea · Lavelle yea
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Anni Marshall. (4
4 yea
Marshall yea · De La Rosa yea · Ponce yea · Lavelle yea
Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council Agendas

City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2025-26 miscellaneous fee schedule

The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and hold public hearings regarding the miscellaneous fee schedule and city job vacancies. The body is also considering several contract increases and the adoption of fire hazard severity zone maps.

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✓ 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.

Wed May 21, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on demolition and rebuild of single-family home on Claressa Avenue

The Avalon Planning Commission will review a staff-recommended variance and site plan to demolish an existing single-family residence at 306 Claressa Avenue and construct a new two-story single-family home in the Multiple Residential, High Density zone. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The Commission will also consider revoking multiple short-term rental permits and conditional use permits for failure to pay required taxes and fees.

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Tue May 20, 2025

City Council Agendas

Avalon City Council to vote on beach and park usage regulations

The City Council will consider an ordinance to regulate camping tents and pop-ups on beaches and parks. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the transfer of FY 25-26 Community Development Block Grant funds.

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✓ 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.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve Items #1-#4 made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Lisa Lavelle. (4
4 yea
Lavelle yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea · Marshall yea
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Schickling. (4
8 yea
Lavelle yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea · Marshall yea · Lavelle yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea · Marshall yea
Motion to approve made by Lisa Lavelle, seconded by Michael Ponce. (4
4 yea
Lavelle yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea · Marshall yea
Tue May 6, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council to award medical cannabis delivery permit to Catalina Cannabis, LLC

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider awarding a medical cannabis delivery business permit to Catalina Cannabis, LLC, the only applicant. Other business includes adopting an ordinance to extend and increase the cross-channel wharfage fee, approving a final parcel map for 110 Chimes Tower Road, and authorizing several contracts and amendments for transit, consulting, and climate planning services.

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✓ 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.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider residential demolition and new construction

The Planning Commission will review two requests to demolish single-family homes and build new two-story residences. The body will also hold a study session regarding amendments to the Transient Rental License Ordinance.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council to consider increasing cross channel wharfage fee by $2.00

The Avalon City Council will introduce an ordinance to raise the cross channel wharfage fee by $2.00 per passenger, replacing the current $0.50 fee set to expire June 30, 2025. The council will also vote on a three-year, $800,000 on-call engineering services contract with ESG Engineering, Inc., and conduct the first reading of an ordinance regulating tent and shade structure sizes on city beaches and parks. Additionally, the council will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and a utility update from Southern California Edison.

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✓ 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.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve Items #1-#2 made Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Schickling. (4
4 yea
De La Rosa yea · Lavelle yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Mary Schickling. (4
8 yea
De La Rosa yea · Lavelle yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea · De La Rosa yea · Lavelle yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea
Motion to approve made by Michael Ponce, seconded by Yesenia De La Rosa. (4
4 yea
De La Rosa yea · Lavelle yea · Ponce yea · Schickling yea
Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council Agendas

City Council to decide on medical cannabis delivery business permit based on one complete application

The Council will consider approving one complete medical cannabis delivery business permit and rejecting an incomplete application received after the deadline. They will also discuss revisions to the transient rental licensing system, including a potential ordinance update. Additionally, the Council will authorize purchases of a wildland fire engine (not-to-exceed $700,000) and an off-road emergency vehicle ($35,000), and award a contract for pier pile replacement.

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✓ 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.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on demolition and new home at 304 Sumner Avenue

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Variance and Site Plan for demolition of an existing 843 sq ft single-family residence and construction of a new 1,332 sq ft two-story residence at 304 Sumner Avenue in the High Density zone. The project is located in the Coastal Zone but is excluded from Coastal Development Permit requirements. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council to consider $2.8M advance to Catalina Island Medical Center

The Avalon City Council will hold a public hearing on unmet transit needs under the Transportation Development Act, then consider consent items including $2.27M in warrants and approval of Fourth of July fireworks contracts. General business items include discussion of a $2.8M advance payment to Catalina Island Medical Center, tenant protection and rent control options, and a potential increase in cross-channel wharfage for harbor capital improvements.

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✓ Decided: Council advances $2.8M advance to medical center, hikes wharfage

The council directed staff to enter a letter of interest for advancing about $2.8 million to Catalina Island Medical Center for a state program, with repayment from future revenues. It also directed staff to draft an ordinance increasing cross-channel wharfage by $2.00, and to study tenant protections. The autoette rental permit was sent back for revisions.

Tue Mar 4, 2025

City Council Agendas

Avalon City Council to consider fee schedule revisions and bicycle ordinances

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding revisions to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. The body will also consider adopting an ordinance to repeal and replace regulations for bicycles and electric bicycles.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff on vehicle permit changes, adopts fee schedule

The Avalon City Council adopted the FY 2024-25 miscellaneous fee schedule and provided direction on revisions to the Municipal Code § 4-4 Vehicles, including requiring permits for motorcycles/scooters, allowing ADU/JADU autoette permits, and permitting blue sticker banking for up to three years. The council also approved consent items, including warrants totaling $753,262.36 and Ordinance No. 1223-25 on bicycles.

Wed Feb 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Commission to consider Mi Casita roof deck, two home expansions, new duplex

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan Review, and Coastal Development Permit for interior and exterior remodeling of Mi Casita restaurant at 111 Clarissa Avenue, including adding a 1,157-square-foot roof deck. The commission will also consider two Site Plan and Variance requests to excavate under existing homes at 41 and 91 Canyon Terrace Road for new bonus rooms, and a Site Plan, Variance, and Coastal Development Permit for constructing a two-unit residential building at 117 Vieudelou Avenue. The consent agenda includes approval of the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

City Council Agendas

Disney Cruise Lines seeks preferential anchorage; council to negotiate port agreement

The council will hear an update on the Five Corners Comprehensive Site Improvement Project, then consider a consent calendar including approval of minutes, warrants totaling $849,272.14, and mid-year budget amendments. General business items include authorizing negotiations with Disney Cruise Lines for preferential anchorage, approving hull repairs for Patrol Boat 4 (not to exceed $30,000), and executing a $100,000 contract for Green Pier restroom renovation. The council will also consider rejecting GIS proposals and instead entering a 3-year agreement with Los Angeles County for GIS services (not to exceed $115,000), and authorizing a $60,000 site assessment for underground storage tanks at the fuel dock.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Disney Cruise Line port agreement and budget amendments

The Avalon City Council approved a consent calendar including minutes, warrants, and a budget amendment, and authorized a term sheet and port agreement negotiations with Disney Cruise Lines. They also approved several contracts for repairs and services, including the Green Pier restroom renovation and a fuel dock site assessment.

Tue Feb 4, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council to introduce ordinance regulating bicycles, electric bikes, and motorized vehicles

The City Council will receive a midyear budget review and consider a consent calendar including warrants totaling $4.25 million, a new City Manager employment agreement, and several contracts. Public hearings and decisions are scheduled on three waterside permit applications, a vehicle storage yard policy, and the first reading of an ordinance to replace bicycle and motorized vehicle regulations. The meeting also authorizes a paving repair RFP and a $71,775 wastewater plant control system contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approves city-wide paving RFP and multiple waterside permits

The Avalon City Council approved a motion to develop and solicit a request for proposals for city-wide paving repairs, and granted three waterside permits to local businesses with conditions. The council also approved the consent calendar items, including warrants, a city manager employment agreement, and a Measure A grant application authorization.

Wed Jan 22, 2025

Planning Commission

Commission to consider accessory building at 123 Marilla Avenue

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Site Plan and Coastal Development Permit for a 336 sq ft detached habitable accessory building at 123 Marilla Avenue. The project is in the High Density zone and is categorically exempt from CEQA. The commission will also consider approving the November 20, 2024 minutes.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

City Council Agendas

Council to hear fire/wind briefing, consider tour permits, and $2.7M in warrants

The City Council will hear presentations on new cross-channel ferry rates, tourism promotion, and a briefing on recent wind events and hydrant systems. Under consent calendar, they will approve $2.7M in expenditures, appoint SCAG delegates, add three new staff classifications, reject and reopen medical cannabis permit applications, renew waterside permits, and authorize up to $90K for float rehabilitation. General business includes approving a $118K cultural resources contract for the Five Corners project and considering four new tour transportation permits. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations with the City Manager.

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✓ Decided: Council extends city manager contract 4 years with pay raise

The Avalon City Council approved consent items, including warrants and resolutions, and approved several transportation permits for tour operators. In closed session, the council unanimously agreed to extend the City Manager's contract for four years with a pay increase to $247,500 per year plus a COLA, with a formal contract to be approved at the next meeting.