July 18, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 99
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, July 18, 2023
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, July 18, 2023 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 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. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
a. Labor Negotiations
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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 Coronado Police Officers Association (CPOA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION: QUARTERLY
LITIGATION REPORT
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
a. Arthur Young, et al. v. City of Coronado
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2018-00002255-CU-EI-CTL b. Brenda Bridgeford v. City of Coronado
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2018-00051939-CU-WT-CTL c. Esteban Carrasco, et al. v. City of Coronado, Michael Joseph Hunter De Blieck San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00011973-CU-PA-CTL d. League of California Cities, et al. v. FCC, et al.
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Case No. 20-71765 e. Coronado Citizens for Transparent Government v. City of Coronado 4th Dist. Court of Appeal Case No. D082360
f. Coronado Citizens for Transparent Government v. City of Coronado San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00049694-CU-TT-CTL g. Herron v. Feast & Fareway LLC and City of Coronado
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00036537-CU-OR-CTL h. Affordable Housing Coalition of San Diego v. Sandoval, et al.
Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2012-80001158-CU-WM-GDS i. James Wentworth, Jon Scurlock v. City of Coronado
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00000841-CU-WM-CTL j. Californians for Homeownership v. City of Coronado
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00002339-CU-WM-CTL k. Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. Coronado City Council San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00029267-CU-WM-CTL l. DiLonardo v. Impact Activities, LLC, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-000-22-774-CU-FR-CTL m. Hayes v. De LaGrave, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00008000
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n. Jane Doe v. Roe School, Roe Police Department, et al San Diego Superior Court Case 37-2022-00047230-CU-PO-CTL
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(e)(3)
a. Claim No. GHC0048836
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1) a. One (1) Potential Case
7. COMMUNICATIONS ORAL: None.
8. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Bailey announced that Closed Session adjourned at 3:32 p.m. and direction was provided.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:01 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 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.
3. MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2023 with corrections was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
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 with the addition of Item 10b. 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
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. QUARTERLY CITY PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT
Recommendation: Receive report and provide direction, as needed.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5d. RESPONSE TO THE 2022/2023 SAN DIEGO GRAND JURY REPORT ENTITLED “HOUSING IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY”
Recommendation: Accept the staff report and authorize the transmittal of the proposed response to the Presiding Judge overseeing the Grand Jury.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5e. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE THE POINT PUMP STATION
UPGRADE PROJECT FOR BID AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A WORK ORDER WITH NASLAND ENGINEERING FOR AN ADDITIONAL $19,500 FOR
BID AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
Recommendation: Authorize staff to advertise the Point Pump Station Upgrade project for bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a work order modification with Nasland Engineering in a not to exceed the amount of $19,500 for bid and construction support services.
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This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5f. ACCEPT THE STREET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (FY 2022-23
ANNUAL PROGRAM) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND DIRECT THE
CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Recommendation: Accept the Street Preventive Maintenance (FY 2022-23 Annual Program) Capital Improvement Project and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5g. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREEYEAR AGREEMENT WITH OPTION TO EXTEND FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS, FOR THIRD-PARTY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
ADMINISTRATION WITH KEENAN & ASSOCIATES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $131,193 IN THE FIRST YEAR
the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods, with Keenan & Associates, who will continue to provide third-party workers’ compensation claims administration, including bill review, utilization review and medical management of the City’s active cases.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Bob Grobe provided comments regarding the Coronado Lawn Bowling Club.
Steven Bruce provided comments regarding electric bicycles (e-bikes).
Carl Luna (support), Mary Sikes (support), Marely Ramirez (support), Tim Rush (support), Mike Yeager (concerns), Kathryn Yeager (concerns), Doris Besikof (support), Jean Seager (support), John Pottridge (support), Brad Willis (support), Jessica Tompane (concerns), Monica Sanford (support), Mary Beth Milliken (support), Sharon Hall (support), Luan Troxel (support), Cindy Wilson (concerns), Fitz Lee (concerns), Joel Tien (concerns), Carolyn Rogerson (concerns), Carol Humphrey (concerns), Yelena Cameron (concerns), Elaine Koch (support), Amy Steward (support), Thomas Arnold (concerns), Kyle Tompane (concerns), Tammy Sandke (support), Karen Strouse (support), Michelle Bailey (concerns), Kelly Cahoon (concerns), Loui Ceron (support), and Jennifer Rullan (concerns) provided comments regarding the Coronado Public Library and Preschool Story Time.
Veleria Fabiszak provided comments regarding park access.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Tina Friend, City Manager, shared her response and noted implemented changes regarding the Coronado Public Library and Preschool Story Time.
Mayor Bailey called for a recess at 5:36 p.m.; Council reconvened at 5:45 p.m.
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City Manager Friend provided updates regarding the 4th of July Event and issues with the main circulation pump for the competition pool.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
8a. CONSIDERATION OF A ONE-LOT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO ALLOW FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP OF FOUR RESIDENTIAL UNITS AT 741- 747 G AVENUE AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15332
Marisa Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item. No one asked to be heard; therefore, he closed the public hearing.
A motion to adopt Resolution 2023-30, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Approving A One-Lot Tentative Parcel Map to Allow for Condominium Ownership of Four Residential Units for the Property Addressed as 741-747 G Avenue” was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
8b. PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR A MAJOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT
MODIFICATION TO ALLOW A REMODEL, SECOND STORY ADDITION, AND
CONTINUED OPERATION 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 AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15332 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PC2022-11)
Councilmember Downey noted her recusal and left the dais.
Marisa Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Johanna Canlas, City Attorney, provided clarification regarding permit’s expiration date and noted that the applicant is requesting an amendment and extension of 15 years from the day of the approval, to expire on July 18, 2038.
Councilmember Donovan asked if the owner is aware of the extension date. Associate Planner Smith replied that the owner was aware but concerned that the 15 years was too short.
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Councilmember Duncan asked if there was a way to keep the cars away from the nearby sidewalk.
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item.
Robin Madaffer, applicant’s representative, provided comments regarding the project including the location, expiration date, and liquor sales.
Joseph Brikho, owner, provided an overview of the family business; noted permit expiration date concerns, and the need for an additional space to expand the convenience store.
Jan Iwashita provided comments regarding the current owners and the 15 years expiration term.
Robert Zakar provided comments regarding the applicants work with the community.
Mayor Bailey asked if anyone else wished to speak on this item. No one asked to be heard; therefore, he closed the public hearing.
Council provided disclosures.
Mayor Bailey stated that he was in favor of extending the termination date of the Major Use Permit with additional stipulation if violations to occur.
Councilmember Tanaka asked what conditions would trigger re-evaluation of the Major Use Permit during the 30-year period. City Attorney Canlas responded that any violations of current or future laws during their operation such as complaints from interested parties, public nuisances, any violation of explicit conditions, and changes in law.
Councilmember Tanaka stated that he was supportive of the 30-year term for the Major Use Permit.
Councilmember Duncan noted the extensive conditions for the second story that could be re-evaluated, if disruptions were to occur and stated that he was supportive of the 30- year term.
Councilmember Duncan made a motion to include 30-year extension from the day the building permits were to be issued and to allow for the continued convenient store and fuel station combined use.
Councilmember Donovan noted his recommendation for the extension starting from the date of the current permit expiration day of July 18, 2028 and acknowledged that liquor licenses are issued through the State.
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A motion to adopt Resolution 2023-29, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Determinating that the Project is Categorically Exempt Under Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Development) and Approving a Major Special Use Permit Modification to Allow for the Continued Operation and Expansion/Remodel of a Gasoline Station and Convenience Store Located at 400 Orange Avenue in the R4 Zone of the Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan” with modifications was made by Councilmember Duncan and seconded by Mayor Bailey.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (4) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember
Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka; Mayor Bailey
Recuse: (1) Councilmember Downey
8c. PHILTHY PHILZ CARWASH – CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO DENY AN APPLICATION TO RENEW A MINOR
SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A CARWASH AT 150 C AVENUE IN THE COMMERCIAL/ORANGE AVENUE CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE (PC 2023-05 AND CP 2023-04) Jesse Brown, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item.
Kevin Steel, property owner, provided comments regarding the improvements at the carwash, and compliance.
Amity Provenzano, owner and operator of Philthy Philz Carwash, provided comments regarding her engagement with neighbors, necessary improvements, the carwash's environmental impact, and inspection matters.
Mayor Bailey asked about the alleged violations, specifically the reported after-hours operations of the carwash, specifically after-hours usage of the facility.
Amity Provenzano responded noting her immediate response to issues, updating the vacuum timers to ensure compliance, the absence of any open violations; and a noise study regarding serving more than 10 cars in an hour.
Councilmember Duncan asked Ms. Provenzano about the site being unattended at the time of closure and evaluated the feasibility of installing an electric arm to deter afterhours access.
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Daniel Callaway, appellant’s representative, provided comments regarding the carwash's operations, noted that the nearby condominiums were constructed after the establishment of the carwash, and deliberated on the underlying principles of nuisances.
Gina Albertini Bennett provided comments regarding the Provenzano’s family.
Fern Nelson provided comments regarding the need for the carwash, its establishment prior to the condominiums, noise concerns, employment prospects, the negative implications of shutting down businesses, and voiced her support for the continued operation of the carwash.
Barry Thurman provided comments regarding support of the carwash.
Hannah Barrett provided comments regarding carwash employment.
Nancy Barrett provided comments regarding sellers written noise disclosures, and the value of the carwash to the community.
Julie Sellerberg provided comments regarding support of the carwash, it’s establishment prior to the condominiums, and the condominium owners awareness of the noise issues.
Linda Charles expressed her support for the carwash.
Jeri Hickman provided comments regarding neighborhood outreach, continued violations, and noise study.
Peter Hamilton provided comments regarding the nature of the use permit, unaddressed issues, and support of the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
John Hickman provided comments regarding the complex situation involving commercial and residential properties and expressed opposition of the carwash’s continued operations.
Amity Provenzano, appellant, reiterated the company’s effort to be a good neighbor and continued efforts to address the issues.
Daniel Callaway, appellant’s representative, highlighted that the concerns raised were primarily from the condominium residents and did not echo the sentiments of the broader community. Mr. Callaway mentioned that noise disclosures had been signed by the residents when purchasing their properties. Additionally, he proposed a 60-day extension of the special use permit to address any outstanding issues should the appeal be denied.
Mayor Bailey asked if anyone else wished to speak on this item. No one asked to be heard; therefore, he closed the public hearing.
Council provided disclosures.
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Councilmember Downey asked the City Attorney to clarify whether another carwash could open if this appeal was to be denied and the process if the 60-day special use permit continuance was to be requested.
Johanna Canlas, City Attorney, clarified that the issue was in regard to the violations of the conditions of approval for the use and if the continuance was to be requested, the Council could extend that time frame within its jurisdiction, indefinite extension is not at issue; and noted that the violations of the City’s Municipal Code constitute a public nuisance.
Mayor Bailey stated that the City has done its due diligence to identify that violations were occurring and provided the opportunity for the operator to remedy those violations, noted violations have not been mitigated to a satisfactory level, and provided with all the evidence is in support of the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding the need to find better ways for the small businesses to operate in the City, various options to address violations at issue, and expressed her support for a 60-day extension.
Councilmember Donovan provided comments regarding the need of businesses in the City, occurring violations of the permit requirements and the City’s ordinance; and noted unresolved issues. Councilmember Donovan expressed his support of the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Councilmember Tanaka stated that the issue in front of the Council was whether the conditions were met, revisited the Staff’s conclusion and compliance; and further expressed his support for the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Councilmember Duncan provided comments regarding the Staff’s conclusion and noted that if there had been a commitment from the appellant to solve the issues, he would have supported an extension.
A motion to adopt Resolution 2023-31, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Denying an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Decision to Deny a Request for a Minor Special Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the Continuation of the Carwash Operations at 150 C Avenue in the Commercial Zone of the Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan” was made by Mayor Bailey and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (4) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember
Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka; Mayor Bailey
No: (1) Councilmember Downey
Mayor Bailey called for a recess at 7:45 p.m.; Council reconvened at 7:58 p.m.
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9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
10a. Council Reports on Inter-Agency Committee and Board Assignments:
None.
10b. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ONE NEW AT-LARGE
MEMBER TO SERVE A THREE-YEAR TERM ON THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMISSION
Recommendation: Consider for appointment Sue Godwin to serve a three-year term to expire July 31, 2026 on the Design Review Commission as an at-large member.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
10c. REQUEST COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR FINAL DESIGN AND AUTHORIZE
BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE LAWN BOWLING GREEN TURF
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Leon Firsht, Director of Public Services and Engineering, presented the staff report and provided clarification regarding the length of the roots and the distance away from the green, hedges trimming, and the rough cost estimates of the root barrier.
Councilmember Duncan discussed that if the trees were to be removed, the City would not have ongoing maintenance and watering expenses; and the recommendations of installing the root barrier.
Councilmember Tanaka asked what the justification was for removing the P-56 Torrey Pine.
Director of Public Services and Engineering Firsht responded that the angle at which the tree leans could impact the library and nearby trees, and the live crown ratio indicated the poor health of the tree.
Councilmember Donovan and Director of Public Services and Engineering Firsht discussed information regarding the age of the trees and the likelihood of the fungus to impact new root systems.
Pat Nolan, a retired plant pathologist, clarified the issues with the remaining living root tissues, and a common fungus spreads.
Councilmember Tanaka and Ms. Nolan discussed the likelihood of the fungus to impact the trees with the smaller root systems, and plumerias as a replacement option.
Councilmember Downey and Ms. Nolan discussed that the bushes would still potentially be a problem.
Mayor Bailey asked if anyone wished to speak on this item.
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Bill Hiscock provided comments regarding the Lawn Bowling Green Turf replacement project and asked for the D Street Canary Pines’ immediate removal.
Berie Grobe provided comments regarding the benefits of the removal of four Canary Island Pines such as cost savings, construction simplification, and continuous usage of the Bowling Green during the majority of the replacement project.
Javier Gomez expressed his support for the removal of Canary Island Pines.
Councilmember Downey expressed her support for removing the Pines along D Avenue.
Councilmember Donovan noted his support of the removal and his interest in replacing the Canary Pines with other trees.
Councilmember Tanaka stated that he is supportive of the removal of the trees and exploring options for planting other trees that are less likely to create problems in the future.
Mr. Firsht clarified the current motion that includes the removal of four trees along D Avenue, installation of the root barrier only along the Library side, and authorization for the bid advertisement.
Councilmember Duncan expressed his support of the motion with modifications to come back to Council at a later date with some vegetation and landscaping options for D Avenue.
Mayor Bailey and Mr. Firsht discussed planting new trees concurrently with the Lawn Bowling Green Turf replacement project.
A motion for bifurcation for the proposed removal of the leaning Torrey Pine tree P-56 was made by Councilmember Duncan and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
A motion to proceed with final design to complete the bid documents and authorize bid advertisement for the Lawn Bowling Green Turf Replacement project using two bid packages: 1) Install concrete root barriers and drainage system; and 2) Remove existing turf, repair/replace existing base, install new turf was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
A motion to remove removal the leaning Torrey Pine tree P-56 was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
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The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (4) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Mayor Bailey
No: (1) Councilmember Tanaka
10d. PUBLIC SCOPING COMMENTS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR IMPROVING HOMEPORT
FACILITIES FOR THREE NIMITZ-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIERS IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S. PACIFIC FLEET
Rich Grunow, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Downey asked if the City has completed a noise evaluation under the City’s noise ordinance of traffic coming on the First Street gate.
Community Development Director Grunow responded that it was not done to his knowledge.
Councilmember Tanaka and Mr. Grunow discussed the inclusion of restoration of the ferry service to the base and trips off the road to move traffic around to avoid impacts and mitigation in the letter.
Councilmember Downey noted that van pools did not address the Navy’s needs.
Mayor Bailey asked if anyone wished to speak on this item.
Stephanie Knaupp provided comments regarding environmental implications, emphasizing the importance of specialist evaluations, detailing various regulations and considerations, and touching upon future plans and projects.
Mayor Bailey asked if anyone else wished to speak on this item. No one asked to be heard.
Councilmember Donovan expressed concerns, particularly seeking clarity on the 180-day period proposed by the Navy. He brought up issues related to the electrical impact beyond Orange Avenue on First Street, underground infrastructure, and housing developments on the base. He stressed the inclusion of light pollution in the environmental considerations and urged the environmental impact report to account for historical nonconformities rather than merely addressing the current state.
Councilmember Downey expressed her disagreement with the Navy’s comment that the additional traffic was due to the population growth in Coronado.
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Councilmember Duncan suggested that the staff review and possibly incorporate some of the written public comments and the lack of mitigation examples.
Councilmember Tanaka stated that it was important to get the clarification regarding average versus maximum number of days and emphasize that they do not meet their measurements.
A motion to approve the draft public scoping comment letter with modifications to incorporate the comments, the questions, the forcefulness of the sentiment, and the past performance was made by Mayor Bailey and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
The motion carried by the following results.
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 9:22 p.m.
Approved: August 15, 2023
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RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor of the
City of Coronado
Attest:
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KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado
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