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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
City Council of the City of Coronado
and the
City of Coronado Acting as the Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado
Held in the Council Chamber at:
1825 Strand Way
Coronado, California 92118
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
2:30 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting
4:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Note: The order in which items appear in the minutes is not necessarily the order in which they were discussed in the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Closed Session Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in the City Council Chamber at City Hall with Mayor Bailey presiding.
A Quorum of members was present to conduct a meeting with the following results.
Present: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze; Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
Absent (0) None
Also Present (3) City Manager/Agency Executive Director Tina Friend City Attorney/Agency Counsel Johanna N. Canlas
City Clerk/Agency Secretary Jennifer Ekblad
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
a. Labor Negotiations
Agency Designated Representative: Tina Friend, City Manager Employee Organization(s): Self Represented and Executive Management Officers' Association (POA)
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
a. One (1) Potential Case
Councilmember Sandke recused from Item 4a and left the Closed Session Room.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
a. Three (3) Potential Cases
6. COMMUNICATIONS ORAL: None.
7. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 2:30 P.M.
Mayor Bailey announced that the Closed Session Special Meeting recessed at 3:53 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:02 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in the City Council Chamber at City Hall with Mayor Bailey presiding.
A Quorum of members was present to conduct a meeting by the following results.
Present: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze; Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka; Mayor
Bailey
Absent (0) None
Also Present (3) City Manager/Agency Executive Director Tina Friend City Attorney/Agency Counsel Johanna N. Canlas
City Clerk/Agency Secretary Jennifer Ekblad
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bailey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of July 19, 2022. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Sandke.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze;
Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
4. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Heinze proposed items 10b and 12a be added to the Consent Calendar.
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the additions of items 10b and 12a was made by Councilmember Sandke and seconded by Councilmember Heinze.
This motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze;
Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka;
Councilmember Sandke; Mayor Bailey
5a. Approval of Reading by Title and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances on this Agenda
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar
5b. Review and Approve that the Warrants, as Certified by the City/Agency Treasurer, are all Correct, Just, and Conform to the Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Fiscal Year 2022-23
This Financial Report was approved under the Consent Calendar 5c. Second
the City of Coronado, California, Amending Chapter 8.05 of the Coronado Munici
Ordinance No. 2022-03 was adopted under the Consent Calendar 5d. Second
the City of Coronado, California, Amending Chapter 1.20, Section 1.20.060(AI) and Section 1.20.707(A-P) of Title 1 of the Coronado Municipal Code Ordinance No. 2022-02R was approved under the Consent Calendar 5e. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Extension with Salem & Biddle, Inc. Dba Security First for Crossing Guard Services in an Amount not to Exceed $124,500 Annually and Provide Authority to the City Manager to Exercise a Future Renewal Option for Year Five of the Agreement This Contract was approved under the Consent Calendar
5f. Adoption of of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, amending its Fiscal Year 2021-22 Personnel Authorization and Compensation Plan to Reflect Fiscal Year 2022-23 Compensation and Benefit Resolution No. 2022-37 was adopted under the Consent Calendar August 16, 2022 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 166
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Nancy Ratcliffe spoke as a representative of The Old Goats, Kids Who Care, and the United States Naval Academy to recognized resident David Spatafore and commended his donations to the organizations.
Brandon Idhe introduced himself as the President of the Coronado Firefighters Association and expressed concern of the state of public safety in the community.
Henry Angelino requested Council write a letter voicing opposition to the Port District regarding the proposed development on Grand Caribe Island in the Coronado Cays.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
7a. Update on Council Directed Actions and Citizen Inquiries Tina Friend, City Manager,
regarding beach water quality and noted that the Council will discuss the Grand Caribe development at future Council meeting.
7b. Police Services Update
Chuck Kaye, Police Chief, presented an update regarding the Police Services Department utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
8a.
Rooftop Deck Expansion at 1309 Orange Avenue (DR 2022-09) Jesse Brown, Senior Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
the Specific Plan.
Mr. Brown replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Bailey asked if the building held historic designation, to which Mr. Brown said no.
Mayor Bailey inquired if 1309 Orange Avenue had a history of alterations, to which Mr.
Brown replied that the building had a significant remodel in 1995.
Mayor Bailey concluded his questions by asking if the arches on the building were original, to which Mr. Brown said no.
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Councilmember Donovan
inquiring if the Council is approving aesthetics or structural design and if structural changes require alteration of the aesthetics would the item need to come back before Council.
Mr. Brown stated that the Council is voting on the aesthetics and a stipulation can be added to the contract to require any additional aesthetic changes be approved by Council.
Councilmember Tanaka asked if the draft Resolution was identical to the Resolution brought to the Design Review Commission. Mr. Brown replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to provide comments regarding this item.
David Spatafore, appellant, thanked staff and explained the unanimous voting requirement needed from the Design Review Commission and how the recusal of a commissioner required this appeal. Mr. Spatafore provide comment on the need for expanded outdoor dining space and ensuring the diversity of restaurants in the community.
Councilmember Heinze asked if the property owner of 1309 Orange Avenue supported the alterations. Mr. Spatafore replied in the affirmative.
Dave Landon, President of the Coronado Historical Association, spoke in support of upholding the appeal.
Dave Gillingham spoke in support of upholding the appeal, stating that the design kept in character with the Specific Plan.
Allen Osmialowsky spoke in support of upholding the appeal.
Rena Clancy spoke in support of upholding the appeal.
Mayor Bailey asked if anyone else wished to speak on this item in any way. No one asked to be heard; therefore, he closed the public hearing.
A motion to uphold the appeal of the City of Coronado Design Review 2022-09) was made by Councilmember Heinze and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
Councilmember Tanaka stated that he believes the design is beneficial to both the owner and restaurant goers but is concerned of the setting precedence of expanding seating over maintaining building character.
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The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (4) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember
Heinze; Councilmember Tanaka; Mayor
Bailey
Recused: (1) Councilmember Sandke
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
10a. Council Reports on Inter-Agency Committee and Board Assignments Councilmember Donovan recognized Councilmember Heinze as the newly-elected First Vice President of the League of California Cities, San Diego County Division.
Councilmember Heinze reported that the City will be receiving a $1,000,000 reimbursement from Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority.
Councilmember Sandke announced that he and Mayor Bailey will be attending a signing ceremony with the Environmental Protection Agency and representatives from Mexico and provided information on the cross-border sewage contamination.
Councilmember Tanaka reported that the well located at the golf course was repaired and the lakes should be fully replenished by the end of September. 10b. Consideration of Appointment of One New Member and Reappointment of Karen Strouse to the Library Board of Trustees
The appointment of Sharon Hall for a term to expire August 31, 2025 and the reappointment of Karen Strouse for a term to expire August 31, 2025 was approved under the Consent Calendar
10c. Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 2030 Municipal Services Agreement Between the City of Coronado and San Diego Unified Port District Tina Friend, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Heinze inquired if the City was able to negotiate taking over maintenance and care duties in addition to public safety duties.
City Manager Friend remarked that the topic was broached but the Port District declined.
A motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a Municipal Services Agreement between the City of Coronado and the San Diego Unified Port District for police, fire lifeguard, and emergency medical services for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2030.was made by Councilmember Sandke and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
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The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan Councilmember
Heinze; Councilmember Sandke;
Councilmember Tanaka; Mayor Bailey;
10d. Approve the Final Draft Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan
Rich Grunow, Director of Community Development, and Jane Thornton, Associate Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Heinze asked if staff could present annual reviews to ensure the plan is not overlooked in the future.
Ms. Thornton replied that reviews can be done in relation to annual sea level measurements.
Councilmember Heinze inquired as to the possibility of amending the plan in the future as more or new information becomes available.
Ms. Thornton replied that the plan can be altered to reflect a data change or Council direction.
Mayor Bailey asked if staff knew of the historic sea level rise.
Ms. Thornton replied that measurements have reflected a 10-inch rise in the last century.
Councilmember Sandke relayed his concerns over intergovernmental cross connections possibly impeding adaptation efforts and possible differences of opinion between agencies. He asked if the report recognized the difficulties of differing opinions on mitigation.
Ms. Thornton stated that the report recognized the need for collaboration and opined that the development of the plan puts the City in stronger standing with other agencies.
Councilmember Sandke asked ocal Coastal
Program (LCP) in relation to the report.
Ms. Thornton replied that the City is not required to do so.
Councilmember Tanaka complimented staff on their efforts and requested annual updates.
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A motion to approve the Final Draft Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Heinze.
Councilmember Donovan asked for an annual update on sea level rise and summary of new information that became available in time between reports and requests the City begin immediate work on stormwater and groundwater mitigation.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember
Heinze Councilmember Sandke;
Councilmember Tanaka; Mayor Bailey;
10e. Authorize the City Manager to Award Contracts for the Construction of the Parker Pump Station Replacement Project and Associated Construction Services (Including a Project Contingency) in the Amount of $26,842,249, Commit $15,363,196 of the Remaining Funding Needed from the CDA Loan Fund (160), and Direct Staff to Conduct Funding Analysis for the Future Funding Appropriation
Jim Newton, Principal Engineer, and John Kim, Director of Administrative Services, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Donovan sought clarification on a commitment timeline for funding.
Mr. Kim replied that the staff recommendation for the funding source to be committed instead of appropriated would allow the City to award a contract and begin work. an for
utility undergrounding.
Leon Firsht, Director of Public Services and Engineering, stated that the financial commitments of undergrounding should be unaffected.
City Manager Friend commented that staff was in the process of securing additional external funding and that undergrounding projects will not be slowed down.
Mr. Newton replied that the existing pump station was failing, and full failure would affect hundreds of homes and the storm drain service. Mr. Newton relayed that the cost of the project is due to the size and complexity of the station and that building a new station was more cost effective than rehabbing the existing station.
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City Manager Friend commented that this project is anticipated to be the most important infrastructure project the City will undertake in the coming decades and that failure of this station would be catastrophic.
Councilmember Sandke spoke on the current condition of the station and the partial failure brought on by heavy rainfall in 2016.
A motion to authorize the City Manager to award contracts to (1) J.R. Filanc Construction Company in the amount of $22,364,200 for the construction of the Parker Pump Station Replacement Project; (2) Harris and Associates in the amount of $1,423,772 for construction management services; (3) Psomas in the amount of $592,569 for construction support services; (4) Ninyo and Moore in the amount of $118,188 for geotechnical and special inspection services; (5) LaRoc Environmental in the amount of $107,520 for groundwater monitoring and reporting. In addition, a project contingency of $2,236,000 per Municipal Code section 8.07.020 will be included. Commit $15,363,196 of the remaining funding needed from the CDA Loan Fund (160) and direct staff to conduct funding analysis for the future funding appropriation was made by Councilmember Sandke and seconded by Councilmember Heinze.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember
Heinze; Councilmember Sandke;
Councilmember Tanaka; Mayor Bailey
11. CITY ATTORNEY
12. COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN
12a.
Commuter Ferry Service
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
12b. Consideration of Councilmember Donovan and Councilmember 2022 Public Hearing Appeal of the City of Coronado Design Review Commission Conditional Approval of a Restaurant Remodel at 1301 Orange Avenue (Dr 2022-06)
Councilmember Sandke recused from this item and left the dais.
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Councilmember Heinze presented the request to reconsider the appeal, citing the large crowd size and allowing all residents who were present at the July 19 meeting to voice their opinions on the matter.
Councilmember Donovan expanded the on the request, citing the length of the July 19 hindering the number of residents able to speak and requested that Council provide another opportunity for additional public comment.
Dave Gillingham requested Council revisit the item.
Phil Monroe requested Council revisit the item.
Sarah Kulke requested Council revisit the item.
Allen Osmialowsky requested Council revisit the item.
A motion to approve this request was made by Councilmember Heinze and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
Councilmember Tanaka commented on the benefit of receiving more public feedback.
Mayor Bailey explained that he will be voting against the item, citing the act of reconsidering an item that has already been partially carried out is prohibited per Municipal Code and the act of reconsideration would open the City to possible litigation.
Councilmember Heinze responded that he believed that would not necessarily be the case under Policy #9 but concurred that there is some risk in approving the reconsideration.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (3) Councilmember Donovan;
Councilmember Heinze; Councilmember
Tanaka;
No: (1) Mayor Bailey
Recused: (1) Councilmember Sandke
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the Regular meeting at 5:57 p.m.
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Approved: September 6, 2022
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RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor of the
City of Coronado
Attest:
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JENNIFER EKBLAD, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado