November 1, 2022 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 205
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, November 1, 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 3:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 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
4. COMMUNICATIONS ORAL: None.
5. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 3:01 P.M.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 880711BB-D7AA-46FB-A7DC-6E80A1EB5348 November 1, 2022 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 206 Closed Session adjourned at 4:07 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 4:12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 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 October 18, 2022 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.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
The 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
DocuSign Envelope ID: 880711BB-D7AA-46FB-A7DC-6E80A1EB5348 November 1, 2022 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 207 5b. REVIEW AND APPROVE THAT THE WARRANTS, AS CERTIFIED BY THE
CITY/AGENCY TREASURER, ARE ALL CORRECT, JUST, AND CONFORM TO THE APPROVED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
This Financial Report was approved under the Consent Calendar
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Carolyn Rogerson provided comments regarding the political climate in Coronado.
Matt Bettencourt, member of the AWS1 James Buriak Foundation Board of Directors, provided information regarding his special event and requested the City Council approve the request.
Jason Goyanko, Swim for Special Operations Forces (SOF) Event Director, thanked the City Council for prior approval of his special event and requested the Council approve the request.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Tina Friend, City Manager, recognized the Recreation and Golf Services, Police Services, and Fire Services Departments for their work orchestrating the Halloween Happening festival. City Manager Friend introduced Tim Farmer as the new Director of Recreation and Golf Services, reported that the Municipal Information Systems Association of California recognized the City of Coronado Administrative Services Department for outstanding information technology practices and acknowledged Mayor Bailey and Assistant City Manager Tony Winney for continuing to work to secure federal funding for the Tijuana River Project.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: None.
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
10a. Council Reports on Inter-Agency Committee and Board Assignments:
Councilmember Sandke reported that he attended a San Diego Chamber of Commerce event that brought delegates from Mexico City to address the cross-border sewage problem and that a short-term solution has been recently proposed 10b. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH C OF SECTION 2.46.020 OF THE CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP"
Johanna Canlas, City Attorney, introduced the item and provided comments relating to the proposed amendments.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 880711BB-D7AA-46FB-A7DC-6E80A1EB5348 November 1, 2022 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 208 Councilmember Heinze requested that the adverb “strongly” be removed from the ordinance.
A motion to introduce Ordinance No. 2022-04 with the omission of the word “strongly” was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Heinze.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze;
Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
10c. REPORT ON THE FREE COMMUTER FERRY AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 FUNDS
Rich Grunow, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Donovan asked if the City funds the ferry route to the Convention Center.
Mr. Grunow replied in the negative.
Councilmember Heinze asked if the contractor, Flagship Cruises and Events, provided details about the increased costs and if the contractor collects data on ridership. Mr.
Grunow replied that the increased costs are related to the rise in fuel, administration and personnel costs, and the data in the presentation was provided by the contractor.
Councilmember Sandke asked if there are any available grants to modify or purchase a ferry that is electric or low emissions. Mr. Grunow replied that the grants are only available to public agencies, and as the City utilizes a private operator to provide the service the City is ineligible for such grants.
Councilmember Donovan asked if there has been a set date to switch to electric or lowemission vessels.
Brad Engel, President of Flagship Cruises and Events, commented that the company is aware of the state-mandated deadline to alter ferry service to utilize electric or lowemission vessels and outlined the company’s plans on fleet conversion and pursuing funding opportunities.
Councilmember Sandke commented that his long-term goal is to have the ferry be utilized as a viable transit alternative by reestablishing ferry service to Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) with the assistance of Congressman Scott Peters, negotiating a contract extension with Flagship Cruises and Events through June 2024, and directing staff to work with the Metropolitan Transit Service (MTS) to transfer contract responsibilities of the commuter ferry service.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 880711BB-D7AA-46FB-A7DC-6E80A1EB5348 November 1, 2022 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 209 Mayor Bailey asked Councilmember Sandke if he would be amenable to receiving a staff report on the viability of transferring contract responsibilities to MTS prior to making a final decision; Councilmember Sandke agreed.
Councilmember Heinze voiced support for a contract extension and to receiving a staff report regarding the transference of contract facilitation to MTS. Councilmember Heinze requested that the City meet with the Naval Complexes Coordinating Group prior to sending a letter to Congressman Scott Peters.
Councilmember Donovan voiced support for a contract extension and receiving a staff report regarding the transference of contract facilitation to MTS. Councilmember Donovan agreed with Councilmember Heinze about contacting the Navy prior to contacting Congressman Scott Peters without waiting until the next Naval Complexes Coordinating Group meeting.
Councilmember Tanaka spoke in support of the contract extension and receiving a staff report regarding the transference of contract facilitation to MTS. Councilmember Tanaka noted that ferry service was discontinued to NASNI due to security reasons and expressed support of writing letters to the Navy and Congressmen Scott Peters, noting that the ferry service is a key component of the Bayshore Bikeway.
A motion to accept a contract extension with Flagship Cruises and Events for up to two years, receive a staff report on transference of ferry service administration to MTS, and direct staff to write a letter to Congressman Scott Peters after proper communication with the Navy was made by Mayor Bailey and seconded by Councilmember Sandke.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze;
Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
10d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE MAJOR, MODERATE AND MINOR SPECIAL EVENT REQUESTS FOR 2023
Tony Winney, Assistant City Manager, and Kelli Maples, Management Analyst, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Donovan asked about the staff’s recommendation to host the Freedom Fest event on a different date. Ms. Maples replied that there was concern that the requestor’s proposed date may interfere with another event hosted by the Police Department, but that the problem has been mitigated and the Freedom Fest event may be held on their requested date without hinderance.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 880711BB-D7AA-46FB-A7DC-6E80A1EB5348 November 1, 2022 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 210 Councilmember Heinze asked about the staff recommendation of waiving administrative fees and if all events require the same level of staffing. Ms. Maples responded that the City has not established a policy regarding the waiver of administrative fees and under the current practice, applicants request the waiver of fees at time of submission. Ms.
Maples reported that staffing levels vary by the scope and complexity of event.
Robert Kracht, interim President of Coronado Fourth of July, provided comments regarding the goals and proposed location of the Freedom Fest event utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Heinze asked about the utilization of the street medians for the corn hole tournament, noting that the medians are not flat. Mr. Kracht replied that Coronado Fourth of July has identified areas in the median suitable to host the tournament.
Councilmember Sandke asked if Coronado Fourth of July has contacted the business that would be impacted should the event be held on Orange Avenue as requested. Mr.
Kracht replied in the negative.
Councilmember Tanaka inquired about the types of vendors sought for the event. Mr.
Kracht replied that the vendors had not yet been decided.
Mr. Kracht requested further clarification on which section of the golf course the Coronado Fourth of July would host their annual event as well as a fireworks location in 2023 and when City Council will finalize their decision. City Manager Friend replied that staff is actively working on those items.
Kathy Brown provided comments regarding the proposed street closures for the Freedom Fest event, citing a possible impediment of emergency services if, and spoke in support of using Spreckels Park as a venue.
A motion to approve the 12 major, 12 moderate, and 2 minor events as requested, approve the 7 associated requests for alcohol service waivers, and provide administrative fee waivers for Coronado Highschool events 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
Councilmember Donovan commented that further analysis may be needed for the proposed closure for the Freedom Fest event, noting that alternate streets may be more a viable option and spoke in support of the staff recommendations for the Freedom Fest event and the Crown City Classic.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 880711BB-D7AA-46FB-A7DC-6E80A1EB5348 November 1, 2022 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 211 Councilmember Heinze agreed with Councilmember Donovan and suggested finding alternative streets for the Freedom Fest event. Councilmember Heinze spoke in support of expanding the Crown City Classic if the requestor was able to host the event on another day or have the requestor provide additional public safety support and suggested staff establish criteria for the waiver of application fees.
Councilmember Sandke spoke in support of the staff recommendation for the Freedom Fest and Crown City Classic.
Councilmember Tanaka provided comments and spoke in support of approving Coronado Fourth of July’s request to host the event on Orange Avenue.
Mayor Bailey commended the work of Coronado Fourth of July and spoke in support of approving their request to host the event on Orange Avenue.
A motion to approve staff’s recommendation for the Crown City Classic and Freedom Fest events, allowing Coronado Fourth of July more time to work with staff on the requested Orange Avenue location requiring the event plan receive final approval through Council and approving Spreckels Park as an alternative location was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Mayor Bailey.
Councilmember Sandke offered a friendly amendment, requesting that the businesses surrounding the proposed Orange Avenue location be directly consulted. Councilmember Tanaka accepted the friendly amendment.
Councilmember Donovan requested separate motions for each event. Councilmember Tanaka withdrew his motion.
A motion to approve staff’s recommendation for the Crown City Classic was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Heinze;
Councilmember Sandke; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
A motion to approve the Coronado Fourth of July’s request to host the Freedom Fest event on Orange Avenue between First and Second Avenue, contingent on staff and the committee determining a mutually viable event plan, and authorize staff to move the event to Spreckels Park if necessary was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Mayor Bailey.
Councilmember Sandke asked if the motion would include direction to consult with businesses in the immediate area of the event site. Councilmember Tanaka responded in the affirmative.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 880711BB-D7AA-46FB-A7DC-6E80A1EB5348 November 1, 2022 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 212 The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (4) Councilmember Heinze; Councilmember Sandke;
Councilmember Tanaka; Mayor Bailey
No: (1) Councilmember Donovan
11. CITY ATTORNEY: None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS – WRITTEN: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the Regular meeting at 5:54 p.m.
Approved: November 15, 2022
___________________________________
RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor of the
City of Coronado
Attest:
___________________________________________
JENNIFER EKBLAD, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado
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