October 3, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 138
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 3, 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 3:02 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 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 54956.9(d)(2)
a. One (1) of Potential Case(s)
4. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL: None.
5. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bailey announced that closed session adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
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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 3, 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 September 19, 2023, was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
4. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
4a. Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week
Mayor Bailey read and presented the proclamation for Fire Prevention Week to Fire Chief Jayson Summers.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the addition of Item 10b. 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
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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. ADOPTION OF “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND
APPROPRIATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 RIDE TO LIVE MOTORCYCLE
EDUCATION GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000”
Recommendation: Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Authorizing the Receipt and Appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Ride to Live Motorcycle Education Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the Amount of $65,000.”
Resolution No. 2023-38 was adopted under the Consent Calendar. 5d. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE
CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE EXPEDITED
PERMITTING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO CEQA SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adoption of “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Adopting Municipal Code Amendment to Add a New Chapter 70.36 (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) to the Coronado Municipal Code.”
Ordinance No. 2023-03 was adopted under the Consent Calendar.
6. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL
Lisa Brenden, Chair of Amazing Race for Children’s Wishes, Make a Wish San Diego, commented on the Amazing Race fundraiser.
Dan Hunting provided comments regarding Cays Park Master Plan.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Tina Friend, City Manager announced the upcoming Cays Park Master Plan meeting, draft Context Statement and Citywide Historic Resource Survey meeting, Housing Element Update community workshop and City Council meeting.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8a. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION (MILLS ACT) AGREEMENTS FOR SIX (6)
PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Tricia Olsen, Senior Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Tanaka asked about any other evidence of the original windows and doors at 1325 6th Street. Ms. Olsen responded that there was none.
Mayor Bailey asked if staff had any comments for a written comment received regarding 1325 6th Street. Ms. Olsen responded that staff did not have any additional comments.
Councilmember Duncan asked about the different types of windows installed at 710 Glorietta Boulevard. Ms. Olsen stated that vinyl windows were not permitted, and that the property was compliant.
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item.
Sara Herr, owner of 710 Glorietta Boulevard, thanked the City Council for considering this property for the Mills Act.
Mayor Bailey asked if anyone else wished to speak on this item. No one asked to be heard; therefore, he closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding continuance of Mills Act Agreement for 1325 6th Street.
Councilmember Donovan provided comments regarding the Mills Act agreement process and existing penalties for non-compliant owners.
A motion to approve Mills Act agreements for 241 J Avenue, 710 J Avenue, 710 Glorietta Boulevard, 1015 Adella Avenue, and 1100 Isabella Avenue and to continue approval of the Mills Act agreement for 1325 6th Street to October 17, 2023, was made by Councilmember Donovan and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
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8b. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A
GREEN ENERGY INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO WAIVE PERMIT FEES FOR
ROOFTOP SOLAR, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, HOME
BATTERY SYSTEMS, AND SOLAR WATER HEATERS
Jasmine Bridges, Sustainability Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Downey asked if 140 solar rooftops were installed in the last 30 months.
Ms. Bridges confirmed the number was correct.
Council discussion ensued regarding the total number of rooftop solar installations on residential properties.
Councilmember Duncan asked if the approximate annual revenue loss from waiving permit fees was $74,500. Ms. Bridges stated that the number was approximate as the number of permit requests would vary year to year.
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 2023-39, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Authorizing the Waiver of Local Permit Fees for Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Home Battery Systems, and Solar Water Heaters” 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
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
10a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE AND BOARD ASSIGNMENTS.
Councilmember Donovan reported on his activities at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Mayor Bailey reported on a meeting with California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas regarding funding for the Tijuana sewage issue.
Councilmember Duncan reported on his activities on San Diego Association of Governments meetings, the upcoming San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce 2023 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2EAEFF05-F3E0-4F9D-A139-0A05C20BB942 October 3, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 143
Binational Delegation in Mexico City and having met with Congressman Scott Peters on the Tijuana sewage issue.
Councilmember Tanaka reported on his activities at the Senior Volunteer Patrol dinner hosted by the Coronado Police Department, the Golf Course Advisory Committee, and an event aboard Japanese Ship Kashima, and the City of Coronado and Coronado Unified School District 2x2 Subcommittee meeting.
Councilmember Downey reported on her activities on the National League of Cities Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee.
Councilmember Donovan reported on his activities at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and announced that the Metropolitan Transit System and North County Transit District Free Ride Day would occur on October 4. 10b. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ONE NEW MEMBER TO THE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO SERVE THE REMAINDER OF A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024
Recommendation: Consider for appointment one new member to serve the remainder of a term to expire December 31, 2024, on the Civil Service Commission.
Markas Solomon was appointed to serve the remainder of a term to expire December 31, 2024, on the Civil Service Commission under the Consent Calendar.
11. CITY ATTORNEY: None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS – WRITTEN: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 4:51 p.m.
Approved: October 17, 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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