June 6, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 78
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, June 6, 2023
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 Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 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 Downey; Councilmember Duncan; 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 Kelsea Holian
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bailey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Tina Friend, City Manager, announced that item 8a. would be removed from the agenda and not considered at this time.
3. MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2023 and the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 23, 2023 was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
The motion carried by the following results.
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Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; 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 Duncan.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
5a. APPROVAL OF READING BY TITLE AND WAIVER OF READING IN FULL
OF ORDINANCES ON THIS AGENDA
Recommendation: Approve the reading by title and waive the reading in full of all Ordinances on the 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 FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Recommendation: Approve the Warrants as certified by the City/Agency Treasurer.
This Financial Report was approved under the Consent Calendar. 5c. APPROVE RESOLUTIONS (A) ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONADO ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FY 2023-24; (B) SETTING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS (GANN) LIMIT; (C) APPROVING THE POLICY ON FUND BALANCE AND THE SIZE AND USE OF COMMITTED FUND BALANCE; (D)
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT AS APPROVED IN THE VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT FUND (135) OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FY 2023-24; AND (E) AMENDING ITS FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PERSONNEL
AUTHORIZATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 COMPENSATION CHANGE OF 3 PERCENT
Recommendation: Recommendation: Approve the following: A) “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Adopting the Financial Plan and Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24, Fixing and Declaring the Budget for the Various Departments and for Capital Improvement Projects, and Appropriating Money from the Treasury for Such Purposes.” B) “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Approving and Adopting the Annual DocuSign Envelope ID: 003DF843-B104-401B-AFA9-C53419BD9F6E June 6, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 80
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24.”C) “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Approving the Policy on Fund Balance and the Size and Use of Committed Fund Balance.” D) “Authorize the City Manager to purchase vehicles and equipment as approved in the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund (135) of the Annual Budget for FY 2023-24.”E) “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Amending its Fiscal Year 2022-23 Personnel Authorization And Compensation Plan to Reflect the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Compensation Change of 3 Percent.”
Resolutions 2023-23, 2023-24, 2023-25, and 2023-26 were approved under the Consent Calendar.
5d. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE 2023 SAN
DIEGO COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS IT
RELATES TO THE CITY OF CORONADO, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT SAID PLAN
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado Accepting and Adopting the 2023 San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as it relates to the City of Coronado and Authorizing the City Manager to Implement said Plan.
Resolution 2023-22 was approved under the Consent Calendar.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Judy Clarke, representative of the Coronado Fourth of July, thanked the Council for their support of the organization and upcoming Fourth of July event, and announced that the organization is looking for volunteers.
Arun Prem, Executive Director of Facilitating Access to Coordinated Transportation (FACT), provided information on the services offered by FACT.
Phil Monroe, Board Treasurer of FACT, provided information on the services offered by FACT.
Councilmember Downey asked about the funding sources for the organization and if there was a means test to determine costs for users. Mr. Monroe responded that a majority of the funding is provided by the San Diego Associated of Governments (SANDAG) and various grants. Mr. Monroe noted that there is no means test to determine costs for users.
Chris Ellinger provided comments regarding Assembly Bill 46, Personal income taxes:
exclusion: Military Services Retirement and Surviving Spouse Benefit Payment Act.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Tina Friend, City Manager, announced that the City had a ribbon cutting to celebrate the Cays Park court resurfacing project.
City Manager Friend announced that the free summer shuttle has been delayed due to the ongoing Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) strike.
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City Manager Friend provided comments regarding the number of beach closures this year and noted that the county has changed their testing methodology regarding the zoning of the beach closures.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
8a. PUBLIC HEARING: DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15332 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND A REQUEST FOR A MAJOR SPECIAL
USE PERMIT MODIFICATION TO ALLOW FOR REDESIGN OF AN EXISTING GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE LOCATED AT 400 ORANGE AVENUE IN THE R-4 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)/ORANGE AVENUE CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE (PC2022-11)
This item was removed from the agenda and not considered.
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
10a. Council Reports on Inter-Agency Committee and Board Assignments:
Councilmember Donovan reported on his activities on the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Shoreline Preservation Working Group.
Councilmember Duncan reported on his activities on the Cross-Border Pollution Subcommittee.
Councilmember Tanaka reported on his activities on the Cays Homeowner Association and the Golf Course Advisory Committee.
10b. REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE PROPOSED CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY, COMMUNITY CHOICE
AGGREGATION (CCA) WHITE PAPER, ZERO-EMISSION PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, AND DETERMINE THAT THESE ACTIVITIES
ARE EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO CEQA
SECTION 15063(b)
Rich Grunow, Director of Community Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation. Information included the Climate Action Plan (CAP) implementation plan, zero-emission public transit options, and Community Choice Aggregation (CCA).
Councilmember Tanaka asked if the City could allow internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to park in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Mr. Grunow replied that he believed the City had the discretion to do so on public rights-of-way.
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Councilmember Downey requested incentive programs to be included in the infrastructure needs assessment program and information regarding the remaining lifetime of City buildings to be included in the solar feasibility study for City buildings.
Discussion ensued regarding the top speed of Circuit vehicles and the ability to travel down the Strand.
Councilmember Donovan asked if there was a pricing difference for the mini-electric shuttle service whether it was a fixed route or door-to-door service. Mr. Grunow replied that the cost is based on service hours and the City could establish a service route, doorto-door service, or a combination of both.
Councilmember Duncan asked if staff had any feedback from other municipalities or agencies regarding the mini-shuttle program. Mr. Grunow reported that staff had heard from other municipalities, but this is a new program for most of the cities.
Councilmember Duncan provided comments regarding the number of shuttles needed to replace the summer shuttle program based on its regular capacity, whether the City should fully subsidize the program, and development of the pilot program to analyze the opportunities, benefits, potential operators, cost, and alternatives for shuttle program. Mr.
Grunow replied that it could be done, and noted if one variable changes, the outcome changes.
Councilmember Tanaka inquired about leasing versus owning and if it is fully loaded. Mr.
Grunow replied that all of the costs were provided by SANDAG and verified by Circuit.
Councilmember Donovan asked about the cost of feasibility study, evaluation of the two CCA options, and whether the feasibility study would be the last step prior to pursuing CCA enrollment.
Mr. Grunow replied that additional analysis would have to be provided to Council to make selection, and that the projected process would take between 12-18 months.
Discussion ensued on governance structures, supply prices, and risks.
Councilmember Downey presented a slide on the proposed rates approach.
Discussion ensued on feasibility study, entities identifying and purchasing electricity supply, rate payers of the CCA liability of the risks, CCA’s profit allocation done by the governing board.
Mayor Bailey called a short recess at 5:47 p.m. and Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
Abby Berk spoke in support of the electric mini shuttle.
Amy Steward provided comments regarding the climate action plan and spoke in support of joining a CCA.
Bill Pate provided comments regarding traffic.
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Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding developing incentive programs such as encouraging landlords to use chargers for multi-family residencies, adding rooftop solar when during roofs replacement, installing EV charging stations in multifamily residencies. Councilmember Downey further commented on evaluating the need for EV infrastructure at City owned properties, including report for all building and expansion of lifespan of the roof, developing set of goals for free tree event, and developing metrics of City fleet.
Councilmember Donovan expressed his support for items 3-12.
Councilmember Duncan provided comments regarding item prioritization and expressed his support for items 3-12.
Councilmember Tanaka provided comments regarding his opposition in purchasing all electric bus, support for more EV Charging stations without creating preferred parking for EVs, utilize CIP subcommittee for solar feasibility on City’s properties. Councilmember Tanaka expressed his support for green building and green business recognition programs.
Mayor Bailey provided comments regarding failure of charging stations, solar feasibility study for City buildings, and preference for fleet that would best support staff’s needs regardless of how it’s powered.
A motion to approve a green energy incentive program, rooftop solar permit streamlining, EV charging station streamlining ordinance, EV charging infrastructure needs assessment, solar feasibility study for city buildings, bike parking plan & increased bike parking supply, free tree event, green building & green business recognition programs, increasing the number of EVs and hybrids in the City fleet, and expansion and electrification of ferry service was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
Councilmember Tanaka provided comments regarding pursuing electric mini-shuttle program, preference for door-to-door service and its benefits for residents, excluding door-to-door service in geographical areas surrounding the hotels, advantages of doorto-door service for seniors.
Councilmember Duncan provided comments regarding opposition in purchasing electric bus, support for pilot program’s door-to-door service, air quality improvement, and alleviation on the parking in downtown area.
Councilmember Donovan provided comments regarding three- or four-month pilot program during the summer, preference for door-to-door service, and using Circuit.
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Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding starting the pilot program as soon as possible, and service location.
Councilmember Tanaka provided comments regarding the five-month trial period and supported inclusion of the Cays in the trial.
Councilmember Duncan provided comments regarding service location, no need to include the Cays.
Councilmember Donovan provided comments regarding including service to the Cays.
Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding fees for the long-term program, option for non-application users, and wheelchair accessibility.
Mayor Bailey provided comments regarding accomplishments of the program, work with Circuit, and pursue pilot program as soon as possible.
A motion to direct staff to work with Circuit to develop and present transit options, including providing shuttle service to the Cays, was made by Mayor Bailey and seconded by Councilmember Duncan.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
Mayor Bailey provided comments regarding reservations with proceeding with a CCA.
Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding her support for a feasibility study, the benefits and risks of joining a CCA, SDG&E’s option for renewable energy rates, and accomplishments of the program.
Discussion ensued regarding CCA’s purchasing power, differential costs, renewable energy options provided to the rate payers, feasibility study is not considered as enrollment commitment.
Councilmember Duncan provided comments regarding the benefit of profit allocation, CCA governing bylaws, and voiced support for a free feasibility study.
Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding leaving a CCA, and governance structure.
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A motion to direct staff to provide options on conducting a feasibility study on enrolling in a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (4) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember
Downey; Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember
Tanaka
No: (1) Mayor Bailey
Johanna Canlas, City Attorney, disclosed that she would be unable to represent the City due to conflicts and that the City would appoint a special counsel if needed. 10c. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Tony Winney, Assistant City Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and an update on the status of Assembly Bill 46, Personal income taxes: exclusion: Military Services Retirement and Surviving Spouse Benefit Payment Act.
Councilmember Downey asked if there was any information on the number of military retirees that reside in Coronado. Mr. Winney replied that the only information available was for state-wide retirees.
Steve Donlon spoke in support of the bill and cited the need to incentivize retiring military to stay within the state.
Jeffrey Lee spoke in support of the bill.
Chris Merwin spoke in support of the bill and cited the tax benefits that would come with the passing of the bill.
Marvin Heinze spoke in support of the bill and cited the need to attract and retain a highly trained workforce in the area.
Councilmember Duncan noted that the bill is for survivor benefits in addition to retirement benefits
A motion to support the passage of Assembly Bill 46 was made by Councilmember Duncan and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
Councilmember Donovan spoke in support of the bill and offered a friendly amendment that the bill be added to the City’s legislative guidelines. Councilmembers Duncan and Tanaka accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion carried by the following results.
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Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
11. CITY ATTORNEY: None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:31 p.m.
Approved: June 20, 2023
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RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor of the
City of Coronado
Attest:
___________________________________________
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado
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