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November
Catalina island
Eco-Marathon and Half
Marathon--Nov. 8
Runner's World rates the
Catalina Eco-Marathon as the
"Best Island Run," because it
travels through an otherworldly
place where, the magazine notes,
"you can see buffalo, bald eagles,
seals and palm trees during a
single run." The Eco-Marathon
course travels through three dis-
tinct ecosystems via trails and
soft dirt roads. Runners traverse
single-track trails, ridgelines, and
vistas that afford views of the
Pacific Ocean from both sides
of the Island. Spectrum Sports
Management/Catalina Island
Conservancy, 909-399-3553, www.
runcatalina.com.
P.L.A.Y. Preschool Annual
Craft AuctionmNov.14
Come support Avalon's youth at
the annual Craft & Silent Auction
to benefit Preschool Learning for
Avalon Youth. Door prizes, great
food & desserts, spirits and a
Grand Prize drawing. Doors at the
Catalina Island Yacht Club will
open at 5pm. Questions? Contact
PLAY Preschool at 310-510-2324.
Catalina Film Institute--
Nov. 28-Nov. 30
Students and industry profes-
sionals immerse themselves in a
workshop setting surrounded by
the spectacular beauty of Catalina
Island.
Take advantage of different pro-
grams and be creatively inspired
by the enchanting scenery of his-
toric and beautiful Catalina Island.
Participation in this event supports
the Catalina Island Conservancy
and their work to keep Catalina's
wildlands wild. Catalina Film
Institute. 818-787-1946, www.
CatalinaFF.org.
December
21st Annual 'Shop At Home'
Night-- Dec.6
A one-night shopping extrav-
aganza with holiday discounts,
strolling carolers and prize draw-
ings. Shop At Home Night kicks
off with a holiday tree lighting
ceremony on Wrigley Stage at
5pm. Have your picture taken with
Santa at El Galleon from 6-8:30
p.m. Catalina Island Chamber of
Commerce. 310-510-1520, www.
CatalinaChamber.com.
Catalina Island Museum
Holiday Concert-- Dec.12
A Holiday Symphony Concert
featuring the Stanford Symphony
Orchestra. 7pm in the Avalon
Casino Theatre. Catalina Island
Museum. 310-510-2414, www.
CatalinaMuseum.org.
Annual New Year's Eve
Parties at El Galleon and
Antonio's-- Dec.31
Dual Party - tickets good for
both restaurants! 8:30pm to lam.
For tickets and dinner reservations
call E1 Galleon. 310-510-1188,
www.CatalinaHotSpots.com.
ORDINANCE NO. 1133-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVALON AMENDING AVALON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9-1,01 THRU
9-1.04 AND ADDING SECTIONS 9-1,05 AND 9-1.06 ESTABLISHING
AN ALTERNATE PLANNING COMMISSIONER POSITION4
The City Council of the City of Avalon does hereby ordain as follows the Chairperson in the case of absence or inability of the Chairperson to act. The Vice Chairperson
shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be proscribed by the Commission or the
SECTION 1 PURPOSE Chairperson.
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Sections 9-1.01 thru 9-1.04 and add Sections 9-1.05 and
9-1.06 to the Avalon Municipal Code (the "Code") concerning the creation of and guidelines for an
Alternate Planning Commissioner
SECTION 2 FINDINGS
The City Council hereby finds and determines as follows:
Sec. 9-104 Quorum
For the purpose of transacting business, a quorum of the Planning Commission shall consist of four (4)
of the seven (7) members. An alternate member shall be counted as a full voting member for purposes
of filling any vacancy created by the absence or conflict of interest of a regular Commissioner.
Sec. 9-1.05 Absence from Meetings.
1. The City of Avalon ("City") recognizes that the duties and obligations of the Planning Commission are
an important part of City Government; and
2. A full Commission is desirous whenever possible in exercising the duties and obligations of the
Commission; and
3. Absences and conflicts of interest affect the ability Of the Commission to seat a full Commissioni and
4. Absences and conflicts of interest may affect the ability of the Commission to seat a quorum of the
Commission; and
5. AMC section 9-8.301 provides that the Zoning Code may be amended to impose new regulations, and
AMC section 9-8.302 authorizes the Planning Commission to initiate Zoning Code text amendments.
SECTION 3 AMENDMENT TO CODE '-
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, any commissioner or alternate who is absent from
any three (3) regular meetings of said Planning Commission within any six (6) month period, unless
such absence is due to special circumstances such as extended personal or family illness, temporary
absences necessitated by the proposed appointee's employment, military service, and similar situations,
shall thereby automatically forfeit his or her position as a member of said Planning Commission. The
Chair of the Planning Commission or Planning Director shall thereupon promptly notify the City Council
and any such person so ceasing to be a commissioner, of the fact of such vacancy. The vacancy shall be
filled as provided in Section 9-1.01 of this chapter.
Sec. 9-1.06 Powers and Duties.
Section 9-1.01 thru 9-1.04 is amended and Sections 9-1.05 and 9-1.06 are added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1 - PLANNING COMMISSION
Sec. 9-1.01 Created: Membership.
A Planning Commission is hereby created which shall consist of seven (7) members and one (1)
_ alternate. Only those persons who are physically present in the City of Avalon or within two (2) miles
of the City limits at least nine (9) months of each calendar year (excluding special circumstances such
as extended personal or family illness, temporary absences necessitated by the proposed appointee's
employment, military service, and similar situations) or who owns or serves in a management position
in an Avalon-based business. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the
Council. The tenure of any member of the Planning Commission shall be terminable at any time by the
Mayor upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Council.
Sec. 9-1.02 Terms of Office.
Planning Commissioner Terms of office shall be for a period of four (4) years; provided however, a
commissioner whose term has expired shall continue to hold office until a successor is appointed. If
a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall-be filled by appointment for the
unexpired portion of the term, unless the unexpired portion of the term is three (3) or fewer months
in which case the City Council may, but shall not be required, to appoint a successor to serve the
remaining term. Members shall at all times be classified so that the terms of three (3) members shall
expire at the same time and the terms of the other four (4) members expire two (2) years thereafter
so as to maintain staggered terms. The Alternate Planning Commissioner term of office shall be for a
period of two (2) years.
Sec. 9-103 Officers of the Commission
The members of the Planning Commission bi-annually shall select (1) of its members as Chairperson
and one (1) of its members as Vice Chairperson subject to the conditions below. The selections should
occur bi-annually in election years at the first Planning Commission following the seating of newly
appointed Commissioners. Planning Commission members may serve as Chairperson for two terms for
a total of four years maximum. Upon expiration of four consecutive years served, the Vice Chairperson
of the Planning Commission shall become Chairperson and a new Chairperson who has not been the
prior Chairperson shall be selected by the Planning Commission. If the Vice Chairperson of the prior
commission is not on the newly constituted commission, the Commission shall elect a new Chairperson
and new Vice Chairperson. If the Vice Chairperson declines the appointment as Chairperson, the
Commission may select any Commission member as the Chairperson and may also appoint any person
as Vice Chairperson. The term limit of the current Chairperson or one elected upon passage of this
ordinance, shall expire after the Commission is seated after the 2018 City Council elections.
a. The Chairperson of the commission shall call the meetings to order at the appointed ti me, shall
appoint all committees, subject to the approval of the commission, shall have all the powers and duties
of the presiding officer as described in "Rosenberg's Rule of Order: Simple Parliamentary Procedure of
the 21st Century, and shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the
commission.
The Planning Commission shall be governed in all respects and perform the duties prescribed by
applicable State and local laws.
SECTION 4 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDING
The City Council finds that this ordinance is exempt from the exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378. The amendments described herein have no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly, that is capable of ascertainment at the
present time. Specifically, the amendment relates to the organization of the Commission only. The City
further finds, under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), that this Resolution is also exempt
from the requirements of CEQA in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies
only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. These
amendments do not allow any new activities, but rather define and regulate the Planning Commission.
The City Clerk shall be the custodian of record for the documentation supporting this action. Staff is
hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk's Office within five (5)
working days.
SECTION 5 SCOPE
Except as set forth in this ordinance, all other provisions of the Avalon Municipal Code shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 6 SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would
have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, c!ause, phrase, or portion there
of, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, or portions be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7 EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its passage and adoption.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Avalon, this 21 st day
of October, 2014, by the following vote to wit:
Ayes: Mayor Marshalll Councilmembers Olsen, Cassidy, Hernandez and Sampson
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Ann H. Marshall, Mayor
AI-rEST:
b. The Vice Chairperson of the commission shall have all the powers and performs all the duties of Denise A. Radde, City Clerk
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