AVALON CITY COUNCIL 
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008
7:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
410 AVALON CANYON ROAD, AVALON
A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS / WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public may address the City Council at this time.  No action will be taken on non-agenda items at this meeting.  Speakers should limit comments to three (3) minutes each.

PRESENTATION
Catalina Island Performing Arts Foundation will give a short presentation on their proposed one day World Music Festival. The event would be in October 2008, on the Field of Dreams and would be a fund raiser for the Performing Arts Camp.

Keith LeFever, Capital Improvements Director, will give a brief report on the demobilization of flood mitigation measures.

CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Council and will be enacted with one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a specific item is removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and possible action.

1. Actions
Although the live recording is the official record of public meetings, actions are prepared for the Council's approval.
Recommended Action
Approve the actions from the March 4 and March 18, 2008, City Council  Meetings.       

2. Expenditures
Approve warrants in the amount of $240,262.04 and payroll amounting to $367,739.67 for total expenditures in the amount of $608,001.71.  
Recommended Action
Approve expenditures in the amount of $608,001.71.

3. Clarification of Permit Fees for Minor Obstructions of Public Sidewalks and Alleys    
At the March 4, 2008, City Council meeting, Council adopted a resolution creating a classification of minor obstruction permits, which are not subject  to a fee for minor maintenance work. It has become apparent to staff that  the classification should be clarified to exclude construction activities.
Recommended Action
Adopt the resolution.

4. Process in the Event of a Tie Vote at the April 8, 2008 Municipal Election
The Election Code provides that unless the City Council adopts a  resolution providing for a Special Runoff Election in the event of a tie vote,  then tie votes are to be decided by the election board (the City Clerk and two designees) by lot, such as a flip of a coin.
Recommended Action
Adopt the resolution and make the distinction whether this is for this  election only or all subsequent elections.

GENERAL BUSINESS - None

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
 
MAYOR'S REPORT
 
COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT

CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 to discuss 
Public Employee discipline/ dismissal/ release.    

ADJOURN
 
NOTICE OF POSTING
I, Denise Radde, declare that the City Council Agenda for April 1, 2008, was posted on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, located on the Pleasure Pier, at City Hall, 410 Avalon Canyon Road, and on the City's website www.cityofavalon.com. Copies of agendas and staff reports are available to the public at City Hall. 

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Denise A. Radde, City Clerk / Secretary to the City Manager 

CALL TO ORDER: 7:03 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Present- Mayor Kennedy and Council Members Ponce, Nelson, O'Connor, and Winslow. Also present: City Manager Pete Woolson, City Attorney Pam Albers, and City Clerk Denise Radde.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Mayor Kennedy announced that the Department of Motor Vehicles will be on the Island April 14th, 15th and 16th.  Appointments for drivers' licenses, ID cards, license renewals, motorcycle and behind the wheel drive tests can be scheduled at City Hall.

Councilmember Winslow announced he will be voting NO on Measure Z because of the reasons behind the initiation of the measure. Tim does not want the money raised from the increase in Admissions Tax to go toward paying for the opening of Pebbly Beach Road.

Pam Albers announced that the Catalina Island Women's Forum will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on Calle de Sol. The money raised will go toward the mentoring program and Senior scholarships.

Councilmember Nelson congratulated Steve Denning for winning the World Championship Power Lifting competition.

Sherry Cline reminded the community about the annual Health Fair on Thursday, April 17, at the Casino.

PRESENTATIONS
1. Lt. Ed Cook, Avalon Sheriff's Station, introduced his newest officer to the Avalon Force, Sergeant John Hudson. Lt. Cook has known and worked with Sgt. Hudson for the last 10 years. He has two Masters' degrees, one in Criminal Justice and the other in Emergency Services. Lt. Cook is excited to have him here at his precinct and thinks he will be a great addition to his staff.

2. Wayne Griffin, CEO and President of Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce, announced that there will be the first annual Flying Fish Festival at the end of May, starting on Thursday, May 29, 2008, and continuing through Sunday, June 1. There will be many activities and things to do for all ages. Many different entities are involved in getting this festival off the ground. Wayne gave a trivia fact that on April 10, 1958, the Island had a Flying Fish Festival, so actually this will be the rebirth of this festival. Mr. Griffin also happily announced that the boat count was up during the month of March.  

3. The Catalina Island Performing Arts Foundation (CIPAF) announced its desire to have a World Music Festival on the Field of Dreams sometime in the Fall of 2008. The festival will be a fund raiser for the CIPAF scholarship. They hope to have music, foods and crafts for all ages. CIPAF was looking to Council for their approval, which was given unanimously. Mayor Kennedy noted that Avalon needs more performance and music activities and he would love to see the Catalina Bowl reopened.

4. Keith LeFever, Capital Improvement Director, gave a brief presentation on the demobilization of the sandbags and k-rail that had been placed around the streets of Avalon since October.   They will be removed in a slow, organized manner. The streets closest to the flood channel will be removed last. There are approximately 400 k-rails in place; current plans are to remove 250 from the streets and store them at the Interpretive Center. Come mid October of 2008 the City will start the process again. The debris in the catch basin up in the canyon will be cleaned out again prior to next season's storm. 
 
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - None

ORAL COMMUNICATION- None
 
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were four items on the Consent Calendar; Councilmember Nelson pulled Items 3 and 4. Motion to approve as per staff recommendations, Items 1 and 2 by Scott Nelson, seconded by Michael Ponce.  (All Ayes)     

1. Approved City Council Actions from the March 4 and March 18, 2008 City Council meetings.

2.  Approved warrants in the amount of $240,262.04 and payroll amounting to $367,739.67 for total expenditures in the amount of $608,001.71.

Pulled Items:

3. Clarification of Permit Fees for Minor Obstructions of Public Sidewalks and Alleys
Councilmember Nelson wanted to clarify for the Public what had transpired since this resolution was passed at the last meeting. A resident had put up scaffolding on the sidewalk and then removed it within the three hour time frame for several days in a row.   This was outside of the intent of the City Council in providing a fee-free permit for residential maintenance services.  The new resolution only allows for minor non-construction work to be done under the minor obstruction permit. 

4.  Process in the Event of a Tie Vote at the April 8, 2008 Municipal Election
Councilmember Nelson wanted clarification of what this resolution would mean. The City Attorney stated that the Government Code applies unless the City Council adopts the resolution provided in the packets.  The Government Code states that in the event of a tie, the election board decides a tie vote by lot, such as a flip of a coin.  If the Council desires to see a Special Election to decide tie votes, then it must adopt a resolution.  After discussion about how much it would cost the City to hold a Special Election, the City Council decided by consensus to comply with the Government Code. 

GENERAL BUSINESS - None

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None
 
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Kennedy wanted to know what was happening with the Conditional Use Permits, whether new guidelines were going to be implemented. He feels that the Planning Commission would like direction from Council. The City Manager said this item would be back at the May 6, 2008 meeting.

Flip Savitt had contacted the Mayor regarding the non-renewal of his waterside permit. The City Attorney stated the course of events that had happened and that the City has complied with due process requirements.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORT 
Councilmember Nelson announced that a presentation, from a different company, offering solar options will be held on April 14 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. If you are interested, there are other options rather than just purchasing the entire system. Please come and find out.

Councilmember Ponce asked if a special permit could be issued or leniency be given to the persons that have to park in front of the Court House on court dates. It will be looked into.

CLOSED SESSION- 7:44 - 8:07 p.m.
Following Closed Session the City Attorney made the following report: The City Council met with the City Manager and legal counsel in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 to discuss the handling of a particular issue. Although the issue was done correctly, it was decided that staff should be further educated and trained. No other matters were discussed and no other action taken.

ADJOURN: 8:09 p.m.

I, Denise Radde, City Clerk of the City of Avalon, do hereby certify that the DVD videotape of the City Council Meeting of April 1, 2008, is the official record of that Council Meeting and is on file and maintained in City Hall.

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Denise A. Radde, City Clerk/Secretary to the City Manager