August 15, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 113
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 15, 2023
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, August 15, 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
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 Coronado Police Officers Association (CPOA)
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1) a. One (1) Potential Case
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
a. DiLonardo v. Impact Activities, LLC, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-000-22-774-CU-FR-CTL
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(e)(3)
a. Claim No. GHC0048836
7. COMMUNICATIONS ORAL: None.
8. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Bailey announced that Closed Session adjourned at 4:05 p.m. and direction was provided to staff.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:14 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 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 July 18, 2023, with corrections was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Duncan.
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 Items 10d.,10f., 12a., and 12b. was made by Councilmember Downey 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 2023-24
Recommendation: Approve the warrants as certified by the City/Agency Treasurer.
This Financial Report was approved under the Consent Calendar. 5c. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Recommendation: Appoint Councilmember Mike Donovan as the voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting from September 20- 22, 2023, in Sacramento.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP NUMBER PC2022-09, LOCATED AT 543-555 ORANGE AVENUE, CORONADO,
CALIFORNIA
Recommendation: Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Approving Final Map Number PC2022-09, Located at 543-555 Orange Avenue, Coronado, California.”
Resolution No. 2023-32 was approved under the Consent Calendar.
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5e. ADOPTION OF “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 FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT CHANGES”
Recommendation: Adopt “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 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Compensation and Benefit Changes.”
Resolution No. 2023-33 was approved under the Consent Calendar. 5f. APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION TO INSTALL TEN BANNERS FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: CORONADO ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL,
CORONADO SAFE HARBOR, AND CORONADO CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE/DISCOVER CORONADO ON THE ORANGE AVENUE
CORRIDOR STREET LIGHT POLES SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24 Recommendation: Approve the recommended designs and installation schedule for banners on the Orange Avenue median from First Street through Avenida De Las Arenas from September 15 through November 24.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5g. CONSIDER ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION NUMBER E2307- 024 FOR INSTALLATION OF PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS NEAR 101 OCEAN BLVD AND 354 GLORIETTA BLVD IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,
APPROVAL OF AN ENCROACHMENT MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL
AGREEMENT COVERING SAID PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS, AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED
PERMITTING APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS WITH CALTRANS AS NEEDED
Recommendation: Approve encroachment permit application E2307-024 by authorizing the City Engineer to execute the associated Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement for the proposed private improvements in the public right-of-way near 101 Ocean Blvd and 354 Glorietta Blvd and authorize the City Manager to execute related permitting applications and agreements with Caltrans as needed.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5h. APPROPRIATE $12,363,196 FROM THE CDA LOAN FUND (160) AND $3,000,000 FROM THE WASTEWATER UTILITY FUND (510) FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKER PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
Recommendation: Appropriate $12,363,196 from the CDA Loan Fund (160) and $3,000,000 from the Wastewater Utility Fund (510) for the construction of the Parker Pump Station Replacement project.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
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Michelle Darnell provided comments regarding her qualifications and her interest in being appointed to the Cultural Arts Commission.
Doris Besikof provided comments regarding Item 10d., the response letter for the San Diego Grand Jury Report entitled “Governance of San Diego Bay and its Tidal Lands and Regions.”
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Michelle Bailey provided comments regarding individuals living in moored boats off Tidelands Park.
Judy Clarke, Coronado Fourth of July board member, presented an award to staff thanking them for their efforts during the holiday.
Councilmember Downey noted that Coronado Fourth of July would be meeting with Public Services staff in the future to thank them for their work cleaning up the parade.
Amy Steward provided comments regarding the Climate Action Plan.
Krystsina Schelkunova, Director of Slavics.org, thanked the Council for their support for Ukrainian refugees.
Brian Schmidt provided comments regarding skatepark access.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Tina Friend, City Manager, provided updates regarding the competition pool at the Community Center and recreation fee study.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
8a. APPEAL OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION DECISION THAT THE PROPERTY AT 335 ALAMEDA BOULEVARD MEETS THE CRITERIA TO
BE DESIGNATED AS A HISTORIC RESOURCE
Tricia Olsen, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Duncan asked if the vinyl windows on the rear and side of the house have any bearing on the determination for historic significance. Ms. Olsen responded that while the entire property is evaluated for historic significance, the rear and side window information was specifically submitted by the appellant as part of their appeal application.
Ms. Olsen further noted that staff is placing emphasis on the front façade modifications.
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item.
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Scott Moomjian, representative of the appellant, presented the reasonings behind the appeal utilizing a PowerPoint. Mr. Moomjian noted that substantial modifications and alterations to the dwelling disqualify it from being designated as a historic resource, and that it is not a notable example of Oscar Dorman’s work, citing other properties built by Dorman in Coronado.
Lisa Rigdon, appellant, provided comments regarding the determination of the property, noting that the property is substantially altered and has altered the aesthetic of the property.
Wayne Strickland provided comments regarding the removal of older homes in Coronado.
Dorothy Harms asked the Council to support the findings of the Historic Resource Commission.
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.
Discussion ensued regarding the definition of “notable works” and the appeal process.
Councilmember Duncan asked if the Historic Resource Commission has reviewed the materials submitted for the appeal. Johanna Canlas, City Attorney, noted that the appeal is brought to the Council de novo and appellants can provide new information at least fifteen days before the public hearing.
Councilmember Tanaka stated that he did not want to see the subject property demolished, and that the property does not meet Historic Resource Code Category 2 criteria as a notable Oscar Dorman work.
Councilmember Downey agreed with Councilmember Tanaka but noted that this determination would not invalidate previous Dorman property designations.
A motion to grant the appeal on the basis that criterion D was not met and adopt Resolution 2023-34, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, overturning the determination of the Historic Resource Commission that the property at 335 Alameda Boulevard meets the criteria to be designated as a Coronado Historic Resource” was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
Councilmember Duncan provided comments regarding the determination of notability by the Historic Resource Commission and the City Council.
Councilmember Donovan noted that the historic consultant reviewed the new material submitted by the appellant and still determined it to be a notable work.
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Councilmember Duncan noted his concerns that this would set a precedent to allow homes with minor alterations to be demolished.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (3) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
No: (2) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Duncan
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
9a. UPDATE AND REPORT FROM PORT COMMISSIONER FRANK URTASUN Frank Urtasun, Port Commissioner, provided a verbal report on the activities of the San Diego Unified Port Commission.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
10a. Council Reports on Inter-Agency Committee and Board Assignments Councilmember Tanaka reported on his activities on the Library Board of Trustees.
Councilmember Donovan reported on his activities on the League of California Cities.
Councilmember Duncan reported on his activities on the San Diego Association of Government (SANDAG) and the Council Subcommittee on Cross Border Water Pollution. 10b. CAYS PARK MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
Tony Winney, Assistant City Manager, and Timothy McLarney, consultant from True North Research, presented the community survey results.
City Manager Friend announced that there would be a workshop on September 12, 2023, at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club as an opportunity for public feedback.
Councilmember Downey asked how members of the public, who were not part of the survey group, can provide feedback. Mr. McLarney replied that the public may submit comment via email or attend the workshop.
Councilmember Donovan asked about the process that the landscape architect, Schmidt Design Group, would use to take the feedback provided by the community and incorporate into the proposed designs. Mr. Schmidt responded that the firm is providing a diverse array of options for the Council to select from, and that elements from each distinct design can be incorporated into other designs.
Tina Christiansen provided comments regarding her desire for expanding use for the park.
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Liza Butler provided comments regarding the history of the Cays Park.
No action was taken on this informational item.
Mayor Bailey called for a recess at 6:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:27 p.m. 10c. CONSIDER COUNCILMEMBER TANAKA’S REQUEST, PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 9, FOR “RECONSIDERATION OF A MATTER UPON WHICH THE CITY COUNCIL HAS VOTED;” THEN, IF THE CITY
COUNCIL TAKES UP THE RECONSIDERED ITEM, RECONSIDER THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION OF JULY 18, 2023, TO REMOVE THE FOUR CANARY ISLAND PINE TREES ON THE 600 BLOCK OF D AVENUE AS PART OF THE
LAWN BOWLING GREEN TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Councilmember Tanaka introduced the item and provided comments regarding his request for reconsideration.
Connie Spitzer, Linda Hascup, Shannon Player, Christie Curran, Tina Christiansen, Ivan Dunn, and Mary Beth Milliken spoke in support of reconsideration.
George Lahman, Berie Grobe, Natalya Gomez, and Bill Hiscock spoke in opposition for reconsideration.
Carrie Davis, Frank Spitzer, Allie Blake, and Samantha Bey continued public comments in support of reconsideration.
Wayne Strickland asked the Council to consider sharing the bocce ball lawn at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club with the lawn bowlers.
Discussion ensued regarding the inclusion of the possibility of tree removals in agenda item titles.
A motion to consider Councilmember Tanaka’s request, pursuant to City Council Policy No. 9 for “Reconsideration of a matter upon which the City Council has voted” was made by Councilmember Duncan and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
Leon Firsht, Director of Public Services and Engineering, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Tanaka asked for the cost to remove the trees. Mr. Firsht replied that the total cost would be approximately $5,000.
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Pat Nolan, plant pathologist, explained where the fungus originates from and that they are not caused nor exacerbated by artificial turf.
Councilmember Donovan asked if the fungus would continue to grow after the trees have died. Ms. Nolan replied that the fungus would continue to feed off the sugars in the dying root system, then die off once the root system had fully died.
Discussion ensued regarding the restrictive tree list and extent of repairs for lawn bowling base material, current maintenance costs, and time for artificial turf.
Connie Spitzer, Linda Hascup, Samantha Bey, Shannon Player, Heidi Wilson, Ivan Dunn, Tina Christiansen, and Flavio Velez spoke in opposition of removing the trees.
Amy Steward spoke in opposition of removing the trees and asked the Council to consider moving the lawn bowling green.
Linda Sorrels continued public comments in opposition of removing the trees.
George Lahman, Don Murphy, Barry Thurman, Angel Gomez, Robert Grobe, Javier Gomez, Berie Grobe, Bill Hiscock, and Natalya Gomez spoke in support of remoting the trees.
Emily Jones continued public comments in opposition of removing the trees.
Linuo Yang and William Molloie continued public comments in support of removing the trees.
Morgan Miller, Carrie Davis, and Frank Spitzer continued public comments in opposition of removing the trees.
Joon Robbins and Mike Lane continued public comments in support of removing the trees.
Chris Theep and Kathy Summers continued public comments in opposition of removing the trees.
David Reis provided comments regarding the Street Tree Master Plan and parameters of removal.
Darrell Steward continued public comments in opposition of removing the trees.
Melanie Vizenor provided comments regarding the maintenance costs of a natural grass bowling green.
Mayor Bailey called for a recess at 8:25 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
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Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding the viability of the trees surviving the installation of the root barrier and asked what the staff recommendation was for the trees when first brought before the Council on February 16, 2021. Mr. Firsht confirmed that the staff recommendation was to remove the trees, but the Council voted to keep the trees and seek alternative methods of preventing the fungus problem.
Councilmember Downey asked for confirmation that the mushrooms only live on living root systems. Mr. Firsht responded that once the root systems have died, they are unable to provide a nutrient source for the mushrooms.
Councilmember Duncan asked if there was a backlog of trees not being replaced. Mr.
Firsht replied that a large portion of the Parks, Beach, and Urban Forestry Supervisor’s time is spent addressing trees and noted that a new tree cannot be immediately planted in the same spot that another tree was removed from, often occurring a year after removal of the old tree.
Councilmember Tanaka asked about irrigation requirements for city-installed trees and the current installation rate of new trees in the City. Mr. Firsht replied that the City irrigates new trees for up to one year and that the current requests for service and installation of trees exceeds the current budget.
Mayor Bailey asked if the nests in the trees have been addressed. Mr. Firsht noted that West Coast Arborists, the City’s consultant, would have a wildlife biologist inspecting the trees no earlier than 72 hours before removal.
Discussion ensued regarding communications, the Brown Act, alternatives, objections raised by the community, expediting tree replacement, including Seventh Street, with more mature trees, and concerns.
A motion to remove the four Canary Island Pine trees, prioritize their replacement, and explore the possibility of planting larger, more mature trees in collaboration with the Street Tree Committee to decide on the types and locations of the trees was made by Councilmember Duncan and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (4) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Mayor Bailey
No: (1) Councilmember Tanaka
10d. RESPONSE TO THE 2022/2023 SAN DIEGO GRAND JURY REPORT ENTITLED “GOVERNANCE OF SAN DIEGO BAY AND ITS TIDAL LANDS AND REGIONS”
Recommendation: Accept the staff report and authorize the transmittal of the proposed response to the presiding judge overseeing the grand jury as presented or revised.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
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10e. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE CITY OF CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS”
Councilmember Downey commented that the increased purchasing threshold would result in vehicle purchases not being brought before Council and asked about Council’s oversight on future electric vehicle purchases. City Manager Friend responded that the list of vehicle and equipment replacements is presented to the Council yearly during budget sessions but can be shown more frequently if necessary.
Councilmember Downey questioned where the Council could view details on battery acquisitions for the electric vehicle fleet. City Manager Friend highlighted that the electric vehicle infrastructure details are incorporated in the Climate Action Plan's implementation strategy.
A motion to introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 8.04 of the Coronado Municipal Code regarding procurement requirements was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Councilmember Duncan.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
10f. CONSIDERATION OF TWO NEW MEMBERS TO SERVE THE REMAINDER OF TERMS SET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025, ON THE CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION
Recommendation: Consider for appointment two (2) new members from the submitted applications to serve the remainder of terms to expire December 31, 2025, on the Cultural Arts Commission.
Michelle Darnell and Rachel Strueber were nominated and appointed to serve the remainder of terms to expire December 31, 2025, on the Cultural Arts Commission on the Consent Calendar.
11. CITY ATTORNEY: None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN:
12a. 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
This item was reviewed under the Consent Calendar.
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12b. Response to the May 9, 2023, Grand Jury Report Entitled “Housing in San Diego County”
This item was reviewed under the Consent Calendar.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Approved: September 5, 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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