December 5, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 166
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, December 5, 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 3:01 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
a. 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 b. Emily Jones v. City of Coronado; San Diego Unified Port District San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00044078-CU-PO-CTL
4. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL: None.
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5. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bailey announced that Closed Session adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 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 November 21, 2023, with corrections 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 PRESENTATIONS: None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Downey requested staff prepare a comparative analysis of John Deere’s gas and electric mowers for Council’s consideration at the time of their next replacement.
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar 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
DocuSign Envelope ID: ED961B6C-194C-4081-902E-75CCB14046D1 December 5, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 168 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. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE 2024 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
REGARDING UPCOMING VACANCIES ON LOCAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,
AND COMMITTEES (MADDY ACT)
Recommendation: Review the 2024 Local Appointments List and direct the City Clerk to post the list at City Hall, the Library, and on the City’s website in compliance with Government Code Sections 54970-54974 (Maddy Act).
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5d. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH TURF STAR WESTERN FOR TWO (2) TORO GREENMASTER 3400 AND TWO (2) TORO REELMASTER 5510
MOWERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $361,018
Recommendation: Award a cooperative purchasing agreement to Turf Star Western for the purchase of two (2) Toro Greenmaster 3400 and two (2) Toro Reelmaster 5510 mowers and associated equipment installation services in the amount of $361,018 via NASPO Value Point contract #E194-81037-HT.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5e. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOTZ EQUIPMENT UTILIZING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING FOR ONE (1) JOHN DEERE PROGATOR 2030A, ONE (1) TURFCO TOPDRESSER, ONE (1) WIEDENMANN TERRA SPIKE XF8, AND ONE (1) JOHN DEERE 5075E
TRACTOR EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,316
Recommendation: Award an agreement to Stotz Equipment utilizing cooperative purchasing for the purchase of one (1) John Deere ProGator 2030A, one (1) Turfco Topdresser, one (1) Wiedenmann Terra Spike XF8, and one (1) John Deere 5075E Tractor and associated equipment installation services in the amount of $188,316 via Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #031121-DAC.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
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IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OFWAY AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN
ENCROACHMENT MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL AGREEMENT COVERING
SAID PRIVATE IMPROVEMENT
Recommendation: Approve encroachment permit application E2309-003 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 at 478 Orange Avenue.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
6. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL:
Councilmember Downey provided clarification to the Coronado Historical Association regarding comments she made at the November 21, 2023, Regular Meeting on the Draft Historical Context Statement and Citywide Survey.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT: None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
10a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON INTER-AGENCY COMMITTEE AND BOARD ASSIGNMENTS.
None.
10b. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN “ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORONADO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM”
A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-04 “Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Coronado and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System” 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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THE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CORONADO”
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-45 “Authorizing a Correction to the Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City Council City of Coronado” was made by Councilmember Duncan and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
10d. CAYS PARK MASTER PLAN DESIGN PLAN OPTIONS
Tony Winney, Assistant City Manager, introduced the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Downey inquired about the usage of Cays fields by sports groups other than soccer. Mr. Winney clarified that these groups utilize the fields informally during weekdays without prior reservations.
Glenn Schmidt, consultant with Schmidt Design Group Inc., presented the four master plan options, results of a community survey, and the direction requested from the City Council utilizing a PowerPoint Presentation.
Councilmember Duncan asked if the project maintenance costs of $13 million to $15 million were accounted for in the master plan’s estimated budget of $30 million to $35 million. Mr. Schmidt responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Tanaka asked about the adequacy of the existing parking spaces and whether an expansion would be necessary. Mr. Schmidt indicated that the current parking was suitable for daily use and that the ultimate decision on parking space quantity would depend on the final design.
Councilmember Downey asked if the proposed playgrounds in the designs were large enough to include universally accessible playgrounds. Mr. Schmidt replied that each design incorporated a universally accessible playground.
Mayor Bailey asked about the overall size of Cays Park. Mr. Schmidt replied that Cays Park was approximately 16 acres with 7.45 acres dedicated to field space.
Councilmember Donovan sought clarification on whether there was overlap between the soccer fields and the ballfield in the proposed designs. Mr. Schmidt acknowledged a DocuSign Envelope ID: ED961B6C-194C-4081-902E-75CCB14046D1 December 5, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 171 minor overlap in the designs.
Councilmembers Duncan, Downey, and Tanaka inquired about the design specifics of the dog park, particularly its entrances, accessibility, and internal pathways. Mr. Schmidt elaborated that each of the four proposed designs included designated entrances and pathways for the dog park.
Mayor Bailey asked if there was a preferred length specified by survey participants for the dog park, stretching from the southernmost to the northernmost end. Mr. Schmidt indicated that the survey did not reveal any preferences regarding this.
Councilmember Downey requested details about the placement of fitness stations and the envisioned use of spaces for events. Mr. Schmidt described plans for fitness stations around the loop or a hub near playgrounds and suggested using the permanent shade structures for event spaces.
Councilmember Duncan inquired about the cost implications of various amenities in all the proposed options. Mr. Schmidt responded that the chosen amenities could be met within the proposed budget.
Darrell Sarich provided comments regarding a desire for clarification on lighting in the fields.
Sue Steven provided comments regarding whistle noises on fields.
Kevin Reilly provided comments regarding his own survey results utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Sean Mallory provided comments regarding the use of Cays Park by private sports organizations, concern for future maintenance expenses, and the design option proposing 75% of the current field space for active use not meeting the needs of Cays residents.
Phil Monroe provided comments regarding support for only maintenance upgrades, locations for tennis and pickleball courts in their existing location, no additional tennis or pickleball courts to be near Cays Boulevard, location change of the sports fields, and no additional tall trees. Mayor Bailey asked if Mr. Monroe had a preference regarding lowprofile shade structures. Mr. Monroe expressed support for maintaining existing views.
Jessica Kelly provided comments regarding support for conducting a new survey, avoiding changes that would affect views, and for a multi-use park.
Richard Tolles provided comments regarding his support for maintaining the current length of the dog park. Following an inquiry from Mayor Bailey about the use of the area near the dog park's water fountain, a discussion ensued between the Council, Mr. Tolles, and Mayor Bailey about the utility of the space near the fountain and the appropriate length of the dog park.
DocuSign Envelope ID: ED961B6C-194C-4081-902E-75CCB14046D1 December 5, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 172 Amanda Pagan provided comments regarding number of amenities proposed, the aging population of Cays Park users, soccer field usage at Tidelands Park, potential impacts from evening lighting, issues related to the current basketball court's location, and the importance of retaining a full basketball court.
Mark Crisson, President of the Coronado Cays Board of Directors, provided comments in favor of a hybrid design that combines elements of the 50% and 75% current field space for active use, along with additional modifications.
Tina Christiansen provided comments regarding support for the design option that maintains 75% of the current field space for active use, the inclusion of a spot to watch sunsets, the need for increased parking, and favoring the Natural Wonders theme.
Lisa Brenden provided comments regarding fiscal responsibility, a single bathroom similar to the one in Spreckels Park, the need for clear communication about timelines and potential disruptions for park users, and her view that a survey conducted by a constituent did not accurately represent the majority opinion.
Thomas Campbell provided comments endorsing the views previously expressed by Kevin Reilly.
Jim Besikof provided comments regarding support for minimal modifications to the park and improved management of the field space.
Doris Besikof provided comments regarding the availability of nearby beach parking and her support for the installation of a significant art piece.
Dawn Richards provided comments regarding the addition of trees that would not block residents’ views, creating accessible pathways with shaded areas, ensuring accessibility for all age groups, ethnicities, and abilities, and supporting both active and passive recreational uses.
Rebecca Lincoln provided comments regarding future public comment opportunities, court and infrastructure placements, lighting design and its impact on view corridors.
Dan Hunting provided comments regarding support for the views of Phil Monroe and advocating for leaving Cays Park in its current state.
Pete Collins, Coronado Youth Soccer League Treasurer, provided comments regarding the league's activities and expressed support for design options maintaining at least 75% of the current field space for active use. A discussion followed between the Council and Mr. Collins, addressing various topics including the soccer league's enrollment numbers, the use of Tidelands Park and Cays Park in the fall, weekend field reservations, the impact of a 50% field space design option on the soccer league, Mr. Collins’ role and salary, the number of parks utilized during the February and August tournaments, the use of diesel fuel lights at Cays Park and their quantity, the possibility of permanent soccer DocuSign Envelope ID: ED961B6C-194C-4081-902E-75CCB14046D1 December 5, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 173 infrastructure limiting other sports' access to the fields, the locations and facilities of the Coronado Little League and Coronado Softball, and whether they had permanent structures like snack bars.
Zachary Armstrong, President of the Coronado Youth Soccer League, provided comments regarding the minimal noise from soccer whistles, the overall impact of youth sports leagues on the community, the operations of the soccer league, and his support for design options that preserve at least 75% of the current field space for active use.
Further discussion with the Council ensued, focusing on the salaries of soccer league and recreation team coaches, the highest paid coach, the remuneration of board members, and the annual number of players in the league.
Carolyn Rogerson provided comments regarding design option that retains 100% of the current field space for active use, the expansion of the restroom facilities, maintaining the restroom's proximity to the fire department, and the addition of fencing and hedges around the dog park.
Marcela Minvielle provided comments regarding the preference to keep the field space as it currently is, along with concerns about the expenses involved in maintaining additional amenities.
Garrett Pagan provided comments endorsing the views previously expressed by Amanda Pagan and Kevin Reilly, advocating for a full-sized basketball court, and highlighting the limited availability of field space.
Steve Steinfeldt provided comments regarding a preference to maintain Cays Park in its current state.
Susan Shepherd provided comments regarding support for 12 pickleball courts.
Kaleen Reilly provided comments regarding support for maintaining open space, dedicating only fields 3 and 4 to programmed sports, fiscal responsibility, and minimizing the amenities.
Mayor Bailey for a recess at 6:32 p.m. and Council reconvened at 6:49 p.m.
Mayor Bailey and Tim Farmer, Director of Recreation and Golf Services, management of field usage by the Recreation and Golf Services department, including the allocation process, time periods, and the non-exclusivity of the fields for soccer, as well as overall field availability.
Council and Mr. Farmer discussion ensued regarding existing field areas, the reservation system, the parks and beaches concierge program, and the use of Tidelands Park.
The Council recognized the absence of any community requests for a horseshoe pit.
DocuSign Envelope ID: ED961B6C-194C-4081-902E-75CCB14046D1 December 5, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 174 Further discussions between the Council and Mr. Winney revolved around the different survey methods employed.
Mayor Bailey conveyed that the design option maintaining 75% of the current field space for active use would ensure equitable park space for Cays residents in comparison to Village residents and sustain the current level of youth sports activities.
Councilmember Tanaka expressed support for the design option that preserves 100% of the current field space for active use, focusing on shaded areas that wouldn't block views, fiscal responsibility, and the notion that revamping the park wouldn't address management issues.
Councilmember Duncan stated preference for the design option that retains 75% of the current field space.
Councilmember Donovan indicated a preference for passive use in the park, including trees and shade structures that wouldn't hinder views, and supported the design option that maintains 75% of the current field space for active use.
Councilmember Downey favored the design option keeping 75% of the current field space for active use, highlighting the importance of having unprogrammed field space for various activities and universally accessible playground equipment.
A Council debate emerged on whether the design option preserving 100% of the current field space for active use would be more suitable for unprogrammed activities, alongside concerns about expenditure.
Further discussion unfolded regarding the nineteen proposed amenities, including unprogrammed open space.
A motion to advance with the park redesign option that utilizes 75% of the current field space for active programmed use, additional field space for unprogrammed use, reconfigures the park to maximize passive use where financially feasible, adopts the Natural and Cultural Wonders of the Silver Strand theme, keeps the dog park substantially the same size including fencing with shrubs, retains the current location of the tennis and pickleball courts with four tennis and eight pickleball courts, includes a baseball/softball backstop but not a skinned infield, maintains a full-sized basketball court, preserves the existing number of parking spaces with some acceptable reduction if needed to create more passive space, removes the cul-de-sac, eliminates parts of the concrete median in Cays Boulevard to create additional street parking, excludes a connection with the Bayshore Bikeway, selects trees and their placement to minimize impact on views, uses fabric shade structures that minimize view impacts, implements a universally accessible playground, explores options for fitness stations or a fitness hub, considers possibilities for a sunset view deck or hill, installs pedestrian security lighting and court lighting while avoiding permanent ballfield lighting but considering portable lighting alternatives, investigates low-profile and costeffective flexible space for park events, introduces options for public art later in the DocuSign Envelope ID: ED961B6C-194C-4081-902E-75CCB14046D1 December 5, 2023 Coronado City Council Minutes Page 175 design phase, constructs one larger restroom similar to the Spreckels Park restrooms, and includes unprogrammed open space wherever feasible, was made by Mayor Bailey and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
The motion failed by the following results:
No: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
Further discussion ensued regarding designing the park with passive space and 75% of the current field space for active use.
A motion to proceed with the design option utilizing at minimum 75% of the current field space of the current field space for active use, additional field space for unprogrammed use, reconfigures the park to maximize passive use where financially feasible, adopts the Natural and Cultural Wonders of the Silver Strand theme, keeps the dog park substantially the same size including fencing with shrubs, retains the current location of the tennis and pickleball courts with four tennis and eight pickleball courts, includes a baseball/softball backstop but not a skinned infield, maintains a full-sized basketball court, preserves the existing number of parking spaces with some acceptable reduction if needed to create more passive space, removes the cul-de-sac, eliminates parts of the concrete median in Cays Boulevard to create additional street parking, excludes a connection with the Bayshore Bikeway, selects trees and their placement to minimize impact on views, uses fabric shade structures that minimize view impacts, implements a universally accessible playground, explores options for fitness stations or a fitness hub, considers possibilities for a sunset view deck or hill, installs pedestrian security lighting and court lighting while avoiding permanent ballfield lighting but considering portable lighting alternatives, investigates lowprofile and cost-effective flexible space for park events, introduces options for public art later in the design phase, constructs one larger restroom similar to the Spreckels Park restrooms, and includes unprogrammed open space wherever feasible, was made by Councilmember Duncan and seconded by Mayor Bailey.
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.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Approved: January 16, 2024
__________________________
RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor of the
City of Coronado
Attest:
____________________________
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado
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