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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, January 16, 2024
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 2:31 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 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: (4) Councilmember Donovan; 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
Councilmember Downey joined the meeting at 2:34 p.m.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bailey announced closed session at 2:35 p.m.
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957
a. Annual Performance Evaluation of the City Attorney
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), (d)(1)
a. James Wentworth, Jon Scurlock v. City of Coronado
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00000841-CU-WM-CTL b. Jill LaSpina-Branch v. City of Coronado, et al
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00020933-CU-OE-CTL c. Steve Frye v. City of Coronado, et al.
San Diego County Case No 37-2023-00022500-CU-CR-CTL
d. Kevin Pianko v. City of Coronado, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No 37-2023-00044011-CU-PO-CTL e. Shannon Player, et al v. City of Coronado
San Diego Superior Court Case 37-2023-00038256-CU-WM-CTL
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3) a. One (1) of Potential Cases
6. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL:
Laura Wilkinson Sinton provided comments regarding support for library staff.
Carl Luna, president of Friends of the Coronado Public Library, provided public comments regarding support for library staff and requested City Council make a declaration supporting library staff.
7. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bailey announced a continuance of closed session to the date certain of February 6, 2024.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 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
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Mayor Bailey read a statement on behalf of the City Council into the record:
The Council strongly believes a role of city government is protecting our town, our citizens, and our employees.
In regard to some of the inflammatory remarks that were anonymously shared online and directed to library staff, we as a Council, condemn any language that is threating or bullying in nature. To be clear, there is no place for threats of violence, directly or indirectly in civil discourse and the City will and is taking all measures to ensure the safety of our employees.
2. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bailey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
A motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2023, the Special Workshop of December 12, 2023, with corrections, and the Regular Meeting of December 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 PRESENTATIONS: None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the addition of items 10b, 10f, 10g and the removal of item 5h was made by Councilmember Donovan 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 27CB8008-3864-4731-93D6-5299F776E104 January 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 11
THE APPROVED BUDGET FOR 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. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO CLEAN EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR A CONTRACT TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR TERMS; PROVIDE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR YEARS FOUR AND FIVE OF THE AGREEMENT; AND APPROVE A CONTRACT SUM OF UP TO $155,000 PER YEAR
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. for Hazardous Waste Collection Services for a contract term of three (3) years with options to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms; provide authority to the City Manager to execute years four and five of the agreement; and approve a contract sum of up to $155,000 per year.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5d. APPOINT SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE NOVEMBER 2024 GENERAL
ELECTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
PROVIDE SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR MATTERS RELATED TO THE NOVEMBER 2024 GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF
CORONADO AS REQUIRED BY CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE
Recommendation: Appoint Helen Holmes Peak, of the firm Lounsbery, Ferguson, Altona, & Peak LLP, as special counsel for the upcoming 2024 General Election and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5e. FILING OF THE TREASURER’S REPORTS ON INVESTMENTS FOR THE
CITY AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF CORONADO FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
Recommendation: Examine the quarterly Reports on Investments and order them filed.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5f. RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION DUE
TO THE DISCOVERY OF CAULERPA PROLIFERA IN THE CORONADO CAYS Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution to extend a local emergency declaration due to the discovery of Caulerpa prolifera.
Resolution No. 2024-01 was adopted under the Consent Calendar.
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5g. ADOPTION OF “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO
INCORPORATE 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 incorporate Compensation and Benefit Changes.” Resolution No. 2024-02 was adopted under the Consent Calendar. 5h. APPROVAL OF THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE POLICY GUIDELINES AND
FOCUSED LEGISLATIVE GOALS
Recommendation: Adopt amendments to the City of Coronado Legislative Policy Guidelines and the City’s Focused Legislative Goals for 2024.
Councilmember Donovan proposed the addition of language advocating for the reduction of U.S. Department of the Navy flight operations over residential buildings. Discussion ensued regarding the application of this request in the 2024 Legislative Policy Guidelines.
Councilmember Duncan requested the addition of language that supports providing the authority to the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funding for sewage infrastructure improvements through nongovernmental organizations as well as state and federal agencies.
A motion to approve the 2024 Legislative Policy Guidelines and focused legislative goals with the addition advocating for the reduction of U.S. Department of the Navy flight operations over residential buildings and supports providing the authority to the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funding for sewage infrastructure improvements through nongovernmental organizations 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
5i. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A RETIRED
ANNUITANT AS INTERIM DIRECTOR OF POLICES SERVICES/POLICE CHIEF
AND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD
MARTINEZ
Recommendation: Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Appointing Richard Martinez as Interim Director of Police Services and Approve Retired Annuitant Interim Employment Agreement.” Resolution No. 2024-03 was adopted under the Consent Calendar. 5j. ADOPTION OF “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND
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2021 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) THROUGH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO”
Recommendation: Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Authorizing the Receipt and Appropriation of $22,328 in funds provided by the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) through the County of San Diego.”
Resolution No. 2024-04 was adopted under the Consent Calendar.
6. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL:
Councilmember Downey requested public involvement in providing photographs and video footage to Coronado Fourth of July for the July 4, 2024 event, asked the public to utilize her City of Coronado email address for communication, and reported reappointment to the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
Carolyn Rogerson provided comments regarding the newly planted trees on Seventh Street and progress on the cross-border pollution issue.
Doris Besikof provided comments regarding support for library.
Irv Kass provided comments regarding support for library staff and requested the City Council denounce any inflammatory comments.
Mary Sikes provided comments regarding age-appropriate book content available in the children’s section at the library and support for library staff.
Jim Fabiszak provided comments regarding age-appropriate book content available in the children’s section at the library, support for library staff, and the recent Tiny Patriots Story Time event.
Juniper Clark provided comments regarding her personal experience growing up without access to resources with language for various sexual orientations.
Anne Sonne provided comments regarding concerningbook content available in the children’s section at the library and support for the City Council adopting a book policy.
Jeanne Luna provided comments regarding age-appropriate book content available in the children’s section at the library and the recent Tiny Patriots Story Time event.
Fitzhugh Leigh provided comments regarding concerningbook content available in the children’s section at the library.
Lili Desisto provided comments regarding age-appropriate book content available in the children’s section at the library and personal experience growing up without access to resources with language for various sexual orientations.
Jeanne Seager provided comments regarding the majority of public in attendance were in support of the library.
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Leigh Udell provided comments regarding opposition to censorship, the library staff’s professionalism, and support for library staff.
Olivia provided comments regarding age-appropriate book content available in the children’s section at the library.
Patrice Makovic provided comments regarding support for public libraries and opposition to censorship.
7. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
a. Update on Council-Directed Actions and Citizen Inquiries.
City Manager Tina Friend reported that an update on the Climate Action Plan would be discussed at a future meeting and reported on a contract with the University of San Diego for community choice aggregation analysis.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
10. CITY COUNCIL:
10a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE AND BOARD ASSIGNMENTS.
Mayor Bailey reported on his activities on the ad hoc Cross Border Water Pollution Subcommittee and the South Bay mayors appointing Whitney Benzian to serve a threeyear term on the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.
Councilmember Duncan provided updates on San Diego Association of Governments committee appointments.
Councilmember Downey reported on her activities on the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
10b. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO SERVE A THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 31, 2027
Andrew Koczon was reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission to serve a three-year term to expire January 31, 2027, under the Consent Calendar. 10c. ORANGE AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT FOCUSED
ENHANCEMENTS
Tony Winney, Assistant City Manager, and Kelly Purvis, Senior Management Analyst, presented this item utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Bailey inquired about aspects of urban infrastructure, including the choice between square and round tree grates, electrical wiring in historic streetlights, the distribution of trash and recycling bins, and the impact of hanging flower baskets and planters on sidewalk space. Ms. Purvis clarified that the round grates were typically around palm trees, electrical infrastructure would involve trenching under sidewalks, each of the 100 and 800 blocks would have no more than 24 receptacles while 24 would be placed between the 200 and 700 blocks. Ms. Purvis noted that hanging flower baskets would require hand-watering and could stain sidewalks, and that planters could be minimized at the City Council’s direction.
Councilmember Donovan asked about the bench color and the recommendation to plant queen palm trees. Ms. Purvis stated the bench color would remain unchanged. Mr.
Winney explained that queen palm trees would not obstruct business signage, were drought tolerant, and would create a uniform look with the proposed night lighting.
Councilmember Downey asked about the efficiency of light bulbs in historic streetlights and the standardization of enhancements along Third and Fourth Streets. Ms. Purvis assured that the light bulb efficiency would be investigated and that standardization could be implemented on Orange Avenue, Third Street, and Fourth Street as directed by the City Council. Councilmember Downey further inquired if any new palm trees would be planted, to which Ms. Purvis replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Duncan asked if sidewalk waste receptacles would need to have options or compost why Option 2, encompassing 13 blocks, was approximately twice as expensive as Option 1, which only included two blocks. Ms. Purvis stated that the City was only responsible for trash and recycling receptacles, and Mr. Winney explained that the higher costs associated with Option 2 was due to the sidewalk replacement on the 100 and 800 blocks of Orange Avenue.
Councilmember Tanaka asked about the possibility of incorporating memorial benches and current sidewalk cleaning practices. Ms. Purvis responded that any memorial benches would adhere to existing policies. Mr. Winney and City Manager Friend noted the city's proactive approach to power washing sidewalks compared to other cities and an upcoming request for proposals for sidewalk cleaning. Councilmember Tanaka also inquired if all round tree grates would be removed to achieve uniformity, to which Ms.
Purvis replied in the affirmative.
Carla Robles provided public comments regarding support for sidewalk enhancements as the primary priority.
Rena Clancy provided comments regarding appreciation for the stakeholder group, support for the project, and support for beautification through benches, trash receptacles, and sight lines as the primary priority.
Discussion ensued regarding the various options and associated costs and timelines.
A motion to defer to the Capital Improvements Program Subcommittee to DocuSign Envelope ID: 27CB8008-3864-4731-93D6-5299F776E104 January 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 11
determine the sequencing of implementing Option 1 and Option 2A 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
Discussion ensued regarding various enhancements, including the terrazzo, tree grates, lighting, medallions on benches and trash and recycling receptacles, replacing yellow truncated domes, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) crosswalks and traffic lights, and planters limiting sidewalk space.
A motion to direct staff to install square tree grates, replace the existing terrazzo and its substrate as is, opt for gray historic streetlights devoid of scarfs or toppers, introducing wrap-up lighting on trees, retain the current style of benches in green wrought iron with the details on medallions to be decided later, choose Option A for trash and recycling receptacles with medallions also to be finalized later, install bike rider racks, refurb the bike corrals, painting news racks green and relocating select news racks, remove planters to increase sidewalk space, install gray truncated domes, and no change to the 'walk your wheels' decals 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
Mayor Bailey recessed the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:12 p.m. 10d. RECEIVE THE TREASURER’S REPORT ON THE OVERVIEW OF CASH
AND INVESTMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CORONADO
Mayor Bailey announced a continuance of this item to the Regular Meeting of the City Council on February 6, 2024.
10e. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AQUATIC DECK REPLACEMENT AND POOL
PLASTER PROJECT AND ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
(INCLUDING PROJECT CONTINGENCY) IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,450,703, AND APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $2,838,049 FROM THE FACILITIES REPLACEMENT FUND (436)
Ruby Carr, Associate Architect, presented this item utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Tanaka asked whether the bulkhead was for water polo and the DocuSign Envelope ID: 27CB8008-3864-4731-93D6-5299F776E104 January 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 11
necessity of the bulkhead. Ms. Carr and Tim Farmer, Director of Recreation and Golf Services, replied that the bulkhead allowed for operational flexibility and for the pool to maintain its length.
Councilmember Duncan asked how long the pool would be out of service, to which Ms.
Carr estimated closure from mid-January through July.
Mayor Bailey asked about the urgency of this project and whether it could be postponed until after summer to avoid closure. Mr. Farmer stated that if the project were delayed, additional issues could arise, and malfunctions could pose health and safety risks.
Councilmember Downey asked about subsidizing public use of the Coronado Union School District’s Brian Bent Memorial Aquatics Complex (BBMAC). Mr. Farmer commented that staff was researching the use of BBMAC and other facilities.
Councilmember Donovan asked if BBMAC could host the City’s aquatics exercise classes, to which Mr. Farmer responded in the negative as BBMAC had a sloped floor, making it unsuitable for exercise classes.
Discussion ensued regarding the importance of commencing construction without delay.
A motion to authorize the City Manager to award contracts for the construction of the aquatic deck replacement and pool plaster project and associated construction services (including project contingency) in the amount of $4,450,703 and appropriate an additional $2,838,049 from the Facilities Replacement Fund (436) was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Mayor Bailey.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
10f. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
RELATED TO COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Recommendation: That the City Council consider adoption of the resolution approving the Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement between Christina J. Friend and the City of Coronado; authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment reflecting a three percent adjustment in base salary, and an additional contribution in the amount of $5,200 annually to a qualified Section 457 Plan; and amend the Personnel Authorization & Compensation Plan (PACP) accordingly.
Resolution No. 2024-05 was adopted under the Consent Calendar. 10g. CONSIDERATION OF FORMALIZING THE CITY’S POLICY REGARDING
THE FLAG DISPLAYS AT CITY PROPERTIES
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displaying the United States, State of California, and/or City of Coronado flags at City properties, the POW MIA flag at the Stockdale Memorial at the Library, the federal and city flags along Orange Avenue medians, and the flags of all the military branches at Star Park.
If the Council decides to adopt a written policy, the Council may:
1) Adopt a resolution approving City Council Policy 30; or 2) Introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 52.50 titled “Flag Policy” to the Coronado Municipal Code.
Resolution No. 2024-06 was adopted under the Consent Calendar.
11. CITY ATTORNEY: None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS – WRITTEN: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Approved: February 6, 2024
__________________________
RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor of the
City of Coronado
Attest:
____________________________
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado
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