October 4, 2022 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 188
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, October 4, 2022
3:00 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 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
a. One (1) Potential Case
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4. 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 Employees; The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 127; Coronado Firefighters' Association (CFA); and Police Officers' Association (POA)
5. COMMUNICATIONS ORAL: None.
6. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 3:00 p.m.
Closed Session adjourned at 3:47 p.m. and Mayor Bailey announced direction was provided.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 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
A motion to approve of the minutes of the Regular meeting of September 20, 2022. was made by Councilmember Sandke and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze;
Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
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4. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS:
4a. Mayor Bailey presented the proclamation for Fire Prevention Week to Fire Chief Mike Blood.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the addition of item 10b was made by Councilmember Donovan and seconded by Councilmember Heinze. Item 5e was approved 4/1, Councilmember Tanaka voting no.
This motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze;
Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka;
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. QUARTERLY CITY PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT
Recommendation: Receive report and provide direction, as needed.
This Report was approved under the Consent Calendar
5d. ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 PUBLIC ART PROJECT, "THE KNOT,” AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION Recommendation: Accept the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Public Art Project “The Knot” project and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
This Report was adopted under the Consent Calendar.
5e. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE ADELLA AND
YNEZ, AND SILVER STRAND UNDERGROUNDING PROJECTS
Recommendation: Appropriate $100,000 from Fund 160-CDA Loan Fund for the Adella and Ynez Undergrounding project for the preparation of additional plans and documents, and related requirements necessary to bid the project for construction. Appropriate $200,000 from Fund 160-CDA Loan Fund for the Silver Strand Undergrounding project for the preparation of additional plans and documents, environmental analysis, permitting/easement/ownership research and document preparation, and any other requirements needed in order to have a design finalized project eligible for potential grant funding opportunities.
This Request was approved 4/1 under the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Tanaka voting no.
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5f. ADOPTION OF “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND
APPROPRIATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 RIDE TO LIVE MOTORCYCLE
EDUCATION GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000;” AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO STATE
UNIVERSITY AND NATIONAL CITY FOR ASSISTANCE WITH RIDE TO LIVE
EVENTS, REIMBURSABLE THROUGH OTS GRANT FUNDING
Recommendation: Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Authorizing the Receipt and Appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Ride to Live Motorcycle Education Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $65,000;” and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with San Diego State University (SDSU) and National City for assistance with Ride to Live events, reimbursable through OTS grant funding.
Resolution No. 2022-44 was adopted under the Consent Calendar. 5g. ADOPTION OF “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONADO AND THE CORONADO POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-23 THROUGH 2024-25 AND
APPROVING CORRESPONDING CHANGES TO THE PERSONNEL
AUTHORIZATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN”
Recommendation: Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Successor Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Coronado and the Coronado Police Officers’ Association for Fiscal Years 2022-23 through 2024-25 and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Personnel Authorization and Compensation Plan.” Resolution No. 2022-45 was adopted under the Consent Calendar.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Tina Christiansen provided comments regarding SB 9, the California HOME Act and expressed concerns over the land use powers granted to the State under the Act.
Jim Korver expressed concerns regarding air quality.
Robert Kracht, President of Coronado Fourth of July, provided comments regarding the 2022 Fourth of July celebrations.
Kevin Reilly voiced support for Ms. Christiansen’s comments and spoke in opposition to the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
7a. Tina Friend, City Manager, provided comments regarding the Fire and Police Open House and expressed appreciation regarding the Coronado Fourth of July members.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8a. PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR A TWO-LOT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT 910 ALAMEDA BOULEVARD
Marisa Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to provide comments regarding this item.
Kevin Reilly spoke in opposition to the request.
Doug Vaughn expressed concerns regarding traffic in the area.
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.
Mayor Bailey asked Ms. Smith what latitude the Council has in approving or denying the request. Ms. Smith responded that the parcel has to be compliant with the General Plan and other ordinances to be approved, and that the proposed parcels are compliant.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-46, Approving a Two-Lot Residential Tentative Parcel Map for the Property Addressed as 910 Alameda Boulevard, Coronado, California 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
8b. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION (MILLS ACT) AGREEMENTS FOR TEN (10)
PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Councilmember Sandke announced he will need to recuse on 564 J and requested a separate motion for that property.
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Tricia Olsen, Associate Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Donovan asked Ms. Olsen about the timeline that homeowners must comply with the stipulations in the Mills Act Agreement and the ramifications of not becoming compliant. Ms. Olsen replied that homeowners have ten years to complete the stipulated restorations and the Council will have the option not to renew the agreement if the homeowner has not completed the restorations in that ten-year time period and a fine will be levied.
Councilmember Tanaka asked about the penalty for non-compliance. Ms. Olsen replied that the County Assessor’s Office begins gradually increasing the property tax on the noncompliant property to the original tax rate. Councilmember Tanaka commented on the different requirements and expectations between a historically designated building and a Mills Act building. Ms. Olsen responded that a building that has undergone extensive demolition may not have enough historic material left to meet the requirements outlined in the Mills Act.
Mayor Bailey asked for clarification regarding the 763 Avenue denial.
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to provide comments regarding this item.
Tina Christiansen spoke in support of the staff recommendations.
Erin Enrico, owner of 654 J Avenue, requested approval for the Mills Act designation and provided comments regarding the extent of restorations needed due to the neglected nature of the property when purchased.
Councilmember Sandke recused himself from the 654 J Avenue property and left the dais during Ms. Enrico’s comments.
Mayor Bailey asked Ms. Enrico about her concerns of the structural integrity of the building and if material had been replaced in-kind. Ms. Enrico responded that the photos displayed show the damage and that the material has been replaced in-kind.
Councilmember Donovan asked Ms. Enrico if the recommended restorations are already in place. Ms. Enrico responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Tanaka asked Ms. Enrico if she believed the restored facade maintained the historical nature of the original. Ms. Enrico responded in the affirmative.
Christian Rice, project architect for 654 J Avenue, provided comment regarding the additions and damage to the property.
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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.
Councilmember Sandke returned to the dais.
Johanna Canlas, City Attorney, provided clarification on the termination of non-compliant agreements.
Councilmember Tanaka provided comment on the fiduciary implications of the Mills Act.
A motion to approve Mills Act Agreements for 1156 Isabella Avenue, 749 C Avenue, 520 J Avenue, 563 Alameda Boulevard, 575 A Avenue, 620 First Street, 855 Alameda Boulevard, and 500 J Avenue with a list of improvements and exclusions was made by Mayor Bailey and seconded by Councilmember Heinze.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze;
Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
Councilmember Tanaka spoke in opposition to granting a Mills Act Agreement for 763 C Avenue.
Councilmember Sandke provided comments regarding the recommended approval by the Historic Resource Commission and staff’s recommendation to deny the agreement.
A motion to approve a Mills Act Agreement for 763 C Avenue, with the recommended improvements and exclusions was made by Councilmember Donovan and seconded by Mayor Bailey.
The motion failed by the following results.
Yes: (2) Councilmember Donovan; Mayor Bailey
No: (3) Councilmember Heinze; Councilmember Sandke;
Councilmember Tanaka
A motion to deny a Mills Act Agreement for 763 C Avenue was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Sandke.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (3) Councilmember Heinze; Councilmember Sandke;
Councilmember Tanaka
No: (2) Councilmember Donovan; Mayor Bailey
Councilmember Sandke recused himself regarding 654 J Avenue and left the dais.
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Mayor Bailey provided comments regarding the homeowner’s efforts to maintain the historic character of the building.
Councilmembers Donovan, Heinze, and Tanaka deliberated on the aesthetic accuracy of the homeowner’s restoration.
Councilmember Heinze asked City Attorney Canlas if the applicant may reapply for consideration next year.
Ms. Canlas responded that the inspection pays deference to staff’s observations and if the homeowner disagrees with the observations there may not be a way an agreement can be reached.
Mayor Bailey asked Ms. Canlas if the Council would be able to send this item back to the Historic Resource Commission for further consideration.
Ms. Canlas replied that the Council must be the deciding entity.
A motion to approve a Mills Act Agreement for 654 J Avenue, with the exclusion of the second-story addition was made by Mayor Bailey and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
The motion failed by the following results.
Yes: (2) Councilmember Donovan; Mayor Bailey
No: (2) Councilmember Heinze; Councilmember Tanaka
Recuse: (1) Councilmember Sandke
A motion to deny a Mills Act Agreement for 654 J Avenue was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Heinze.
The motion failed by the following results.
Yes: (2) Councilmember Heinze; Councilmember Tanaka
No: (2) Councilmember Donovan; Mayor Bailey
Recuse: (1) Councilmember Sandke
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
10a. Council Reports on Inter-Agency Committee and Board Assignments:
None.
10b. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ONE NEW MEMBER TO
SERVE THE REMAINDER OF A TERM ON THE CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION
Recommendation: Consider for appointment Roberta Korte to serve the remainder of a term to expire December 31, 2025 on the Cultural Arts Commission.
This Appointment was approved under the Consent Calendar.
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10c. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PRESENTATION
Rich Grunow, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Richard Ruiz, Senior Associate with David Taussig & Associates Consulting Firm, presented a report on development impact fees utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Tanaka asked Mr. Ruiz about the financial calculations by converting the fees from a per-unit basis to a square-basis.
Councilmember Sandke asked Mr. Ruiz the scope of proposed fees.
Councilmembers Heinze and Sandke expressed opposition to the creation of additional fees.
Mr. Ruiz responded that the scope of the study and addition of any fees is decided by the Council and City staff.
Councilmember Heinze spoke in support of the scope of the study being limited to currently established fees.
Councilmember Tanaka advocated for the addition of a public safety fee.
A motion to approve this report, limiting the scope to currently established fees and a proposed public safety fee, was made by Councilmember Heinze and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
Councilmember Donovan provided comments regarding the decreased revenue caused by the lower-than-standard fees that are currently enacted.
A substitute motion to direct staff and the consultant to conduct a study on all the fees listed in the staff report was made by Councilmember Donovan and seconded by Councilmember Heinze.
Councilmember Sandke opined if increased fees would decrease the amount of development within the City.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (3) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember
Heinze; Councilmember Sandke
No: (2) Councilmember Tanaka; Mayor Bailey
10d. CAYS PARK MASTER PLAN CONSULTANT SERVICES REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL AND CONSIDERATION OF PROGRAMMATIC ALTERNATIVES
FOR CAYS PARK USE
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Tony Winney, Assistant City Manager, and Ellen Oppenheim, Interim Director of Recreation and Golf Services.
Councilmember Sandke asked Ms. Oppenheim if she believed that usage fees were below average, to which Ms. Oppenheim replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Tanaka inquired to the current process of obtaining soccer tournament permits compared to the proposed process of utilizing the special event permit process.
Councilmember Donovan inquired if the soccer club had explained how they would utilize fewer fields.
Tina Christiansen spoke in support of the proposed programmatic alternatives and provided comments regarding the Coronado Cays Park Master Plan.
Peter Collins, Director of Competitive Soccer for Coronado Youth Soccer League, provided comments regarding the viability of utilizing fewer fields.
Councilmember Heinze asked Mr. Collins about the average use of the fields by the League and the number of teams utilizing the fields per day.
Councilmember Tanaka asked Mr. Collins about the frequency each team utilizes the fields.
Kevin Reilly provided comments regarding for-profit entities utilizing Cays Park and requested a Request for Information in lieu of a Request for Proposal.
Councilmember Sandke voiced support for programmatic alternatives 1, 2, and 4.
Councilmember Tanaka provided comments regarding the current and proposed permitting policies and proposed tabling programmatic alternatives 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Councilmember Donovan voiced support for programmatic alternatives 1, 2b, and 4.
Councilmember Heinze voiced support for programmatic alternatives 1 and 4.
Mayor Bailey voiced support for programmatic alternative 1.
A motion to incorporate programmatic alternative option 1 was made by Mayor Bailey and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze;
Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
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A motion to activate programmatic alternative option 2 was made by Councilmember Donovan and seconded by Councilmember Sandke.
The motion failed by the following results.
Yes: (2) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Sandke
No: (3) Councilmember Heinze; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
A motion to authorize the Request for Proposal for Coronado Cays Park Master Plan Consultant Services 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
Mayor Bailey proposed requesting three distinct designs for public consideration, without the percentage parameters recommended by staff. Councilmember Sandke voiced support of dropping the 50% current active use design proposal.
Councilmember Tanaka called for a point of order.
Johanna Canlas, City Attorney, stated that there was a request from staff to provide clarification on the previously voted-on item.
Councilmember Sandke reiterated his opposition to the 50% current active use design proposal.
Councilmember Heinze voiced support for a variety of design options for current usage instead of current reserved spaces.
A motion to give design guidelines that would maximize passive use while maintaining the space necessary to support current recreational usage was made by Mayor Bailey. The motion was withdrawn by Mayor Bailey for lack of a second.
Councilmember Tanaka provided comments regarding the design guidelines issued in the previous vote.
A motion to reaffirm the Council’s previous decision requesting three schematics depicting 50% active use, 75% active use, and 100% active use was made by Councilmember Tanaka.
City Manager Friend provided comment regarding the proposal and the Council’s designations of active use areas or the entire park.
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Mayor Bailey asked Councilmember Tanaka to clarify his motion. Councilmember Tanaka elected to withdraw the motion and made a new motion stating that the last motion Council gave is still the direction of the Council and not to provide further direction.
Mayor Bailey commented that the item was placed before the Council again to receive further clarification on the Council’s directives. The motion was withdrawn by Councilmember Tanaka.
Ms. Canlas commented that the Request for Proposal stipulated that the consultant will be provided with all previous Council directives on the Cays Park Master Plan, such as requirements for the three percentage-based plan alternatives. Ms. Canlas stated that should Council be inclined to accept the Request for Proposal; the debated directives would already be incorporated.
A motion to accept the language in the Request for Proposal designating design proposals utilizing 50%, 75%, and 100% of open field space was made by Councilmember Donovan and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (3) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze;
Councilmember Tanaka;
No: (2) Councilmember Sandke; Mayor Bailey
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:23 p.m.
Approved: October 18, 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