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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, March 19, 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 2:33 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 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
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bailey announced closed session at 2:33 p.m.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
a. One (1) of Potential Cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
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Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
a. Jill LaSpina-Branch v. City of Coronado, et al
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00020933-CU-OE-CTL
5. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL: None
6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bailey announced that Closed Session adjourned at 3:47 p.m. and that direction was provided.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:06 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 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
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 March 5, 2024, 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
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. UPDATE AND REPORT FROM PORT COMMISSIONER FRANK
URTASUN
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Port Commissioner Frank Urtasun provided updates regarding several projects, including his selection as Chair of the Port Commission, the Port Master Plan Update, Grand Caribe rezoning, unauthorized occupation of vessels stored in an area managed by the San Diego Mooring Company, and increased debris in the Cays.
Councilmember Donovan asked if an environmental impact report (EIR) had begun for the proposed Cottages at the Cays project. Commissioner Urtasun stated that the EIR had not begun and provided background on the project.
Councilmember Duncan asked if the Port would require an additional vote to move forward with the proposed Cottages at the Cays project after the conclusion of an EIR.
Commissioner Urtasun responded in the affirmative and that the land use amendment would require a two-thirds vote.
Councilmember Tanaka asked if there was a timeline for the recruitment of a new CEO.
Commissioner Urtasun replied that a recruitment firm had been retained and that the Port is expected to have a new CEO in approximately four months.
Councilmember Duncan asked if the Port had taken a position regarding the proposed legislation from Assemblymember Alvarez (AB 2560) and the San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) action to add the Port of San Diego to its local registry of districts subject to LAFCO oversight. Commissioner Urtasun stated that further information would be forthcoming on the legislation and provided context to the LAFCO decision.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Duncan requested that item 5c. be removed from consent.
Truth provided comments regarding government transparency, agency spending, the housing element, and emergency declaration.
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 5c. 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
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.
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5b. REVIEW AND APPROVE THAT THE WARRANTS, AS CERTIFIED BY THE
CITY/AGENCY TREASURER, ARE ALL CORRECT, JUST, AND CONFORM TO 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 EXECUTE AS-NEEDED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR HISTORIC RESEARCH
CONSULTING SERVICES TO CHRONICLE HERITAGE, DUDEK, AND SOUTH
ENVIRONMENTAL
Tricia Olsen, Senior Planner, provided background on the project.
Councilmember Duncan asked for clarification on the applicants, if former consultants submitted bids, and the interaction of the consultants with local research resources such as the Coronado Historical Association (CHA) and the Coronado Library. Ms. Olsen stated that of the three contracts, two were with new consulting firms and provided background on Chronicle Heritage and South Environmental. Ms. Olsen noted that of the two previously used consultants, one submitted a bid and the other did not, that the City rotates between the consultants, and the task orders require a research appointment at the Coronado Historical Association.
Vickie Stone, interim Executive Director of the Coronado Historical Association, provided comments regarding the resources available at the CHA and the importance of local history and significance to historically designated buildings.
A motion to authorize the City Manager to award as-needed professional service agreements for historic research consulting services to three qualified vendors:
Chronicle Heritage, Dudek, and South Environmental 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
5d. RECEIVE THE BUDGET CALENDAR AND PRINCIPLES AND
STRATEGIES FOR PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET
Recommendation: Receive the Budget Calendar and report on the recommended Principles and Strategies for preparing and implementing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and provide further direction as needed.
This item 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, ACCEPTING THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR STATE
MANDATED FIRE INSPECTION COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM THE
CORONADO FIRE DEPARTMENT"
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the 2023 calendar year state mandated fire inspections report.
Resolution No. 2024-11 was adopted under the Consent Calendar. 5f. AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSMIT THE 2023 ANNUAL HOUSING ELEMENT
PROGRESS REPORT TO THE STATE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation: Authorize transmission of the 2023 Annual Housing Progress Report to the State Office of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5g. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE JANUARY 22, 2024 STORM
Recommendation: Consider adoption of the resolution terminating the local emergency due to the storm event of January 22, 2024.
Resolution No. 2024-14 approved under the Consent Calendar.
6. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL:
Liza Delach provided comments regarding plastics in the ocean.
Maria Laguna provided comments regarding the cost of plastic clean ups and health impacts of microplastics.
Cate Gregory provided comments regarding plastic production and recycling.
Abigail Pearson provided comments regarding single use plastic reduction ordinances in other cities.
Hannah Cohen provided comments regarding the reduction of single use plastics.
Lily Enrico provided comments regarding plastic take out boxes.
Jamie Hartnett, President of Coronado Fourth of July, provided updates on the upcoming event. Councilmember Tanaka asked if all of the announcer positions had been filled. Ms.
Hartnett replied that there is currently a waiting list for announcers. Councilmember Downey asked Ms. Hartnett to expand on the house decorating competition. Ms. Hartnett replied that judges from the Coronado Flower Show will be judging home fronts decorated for the holiday.
Priscilla Mumpower, Assistant Executive Officer of San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), provided comments regarding the LAFCO action to add the Port of San Diego to its local registry of districts subject to LAFCO oversight.
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Truth provided comments regarding the City website, the memorial wall located in El Cajon, lithium batteries, and wood burning fires.
Jim Besikof provided comments regarding the Port of San Diego Master Plan update.
Terry Zack provided comments regarding the rental of the Coronado Community Center to Awaken Church.
John Pottridge provided comments regarding the rental of the Coronado Community Center to Awaken Church.
Irwin Karp provided comments regarding the rental of the Coronado Community Center to Awaken Church.
Brian Trotier provided comments regarding the rental of the Coronado Community Center to Awaken Church.
Bradley Gerbel provided comments on the objectives of financial reporting and the timeliness of audit reporting.
7. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
a. Update on Council-Directed Actions and Citizen Inquiries.
Tina Friend, City Manager, provided further information on the termination of the local emergency, impacts surrounding audit timeliness, and the City’s facility rental policy.
City Manager Friend announced upcoming meetings for the Winn Room Subcommittee, Cays Park Master Plan, Housing Element Update, beach fire ordinance, and Historic Context Element and Survey.
Councilmember Tanaka noted that the City Council previously had an audit review committee.
Councilmember Downey asked if any of the meetings regarding the Cays Park Master Plan was recorded. Andrea McCullough, Communications and Engagement Officer, stated that the March 14 meeting was recorded, and that the video and more information could be found on the Project Coronado website.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8a. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TIME EXTENSION FOR A
ONE-LOT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 845 G AVENUE (PC 2022-03)
Marisa Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
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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 No. 2024-12 approving a one-lot tentative parcel map time extension to allow for condominium ownership of four residential units for the property addressed as 845 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
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
9a. Mobility Commission Annual Report
Robyn Hagemann, Chair of Mobility Commission, and Howard Somers, Vice Chair, presented an overview of the Commission’s activities.
Councilmember Tanaka asked if the Commission had come to any conclusions regarding their assigned projects. Chair Hagemann replied that they were continuing to work on projects.
Discussion ensued regarding the San Diego Association of Government (SANDAG) jurisdiction of the Bayshore Bikeway, Transnet funding program, e-bikes, and the agendizing of items for Council action.
Mayor Bailey called for a recess at 6:05 p.m. and Council reconvened at 6:17 p.m.
10. CITY COUNCIL:
10a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE AND BOARD ASSIGNMENTS.
Councilmember Downey reported on her meetings related to the cross-border water bill.
Councilmember Donovan provided comments related to his activities related to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and Rosie the Riveter day. 10b. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CIRCUIT TRANSIT INC. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLE PILOT
PROGRAM, PROVIDE DIRECTION ON CONTRACT TERMS AND FUNDING,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
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Housing, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Councilmember Downey asked where Circuit stored their vehicles in other jurisdictions.
Daniel Kramer, Circuit Representative, replied that parking garages and hotels were utilized in other jurisdictions and that Circuit was currently in discussions with the Marriott to provide overnight storage and charging locations. Councilmember Downey noted her support to have a provision that would require confirmed overnight parking before the contract’s term began. Mr. Reeves replied that Circuit would be amenable to that, citing the ninety-day window from contract execution to launch.
Councilmember Donovan asked Mr. Reeves what exact contract language was not acceptable to Circuit. Mr. Reeves stated that most of the contract language had been agreed to and Circuit requests clearer language regarding the adjustment to scope.
Councilmember Donovan asked if there was a legal interpretation to the term “adjustable.” City Attorney Johanna Canlas noted that the City had not received clarification from Circuit regarding the opposition of standard language that they had agreed to with other agencies.
Councilmember Duncan asked if there was intent to store the vehicles overnight on public property. Mr. Reeves replied in the negative.
Councilmember Tanaka asked City Attorney Canlas if she had any concerns regarding the proposed contract language. City Attorney Canlas replied that the City uses a standardized language, and that the City requested a reason to deviate from the standardized language.
Mayor Bailey asked how many agencies utilized Circuit and the relationship with those agencies. Mr. Reeves replied that Circuit works with approximately 40 agencies and has a positive working relationship with the agencies.
Truth provided comments regarding potential lost revenue, overnight parking, support for the landline program, and alternative transit options.
Amy Steward provided comments regarding support of the proposed shuttle.
Councilmember Tanaka asked for the reasoning behind the proposed “Oz” name. Ms.
Steward stated that it would tie in with the history of author L. Frank Baum staying in Coronado.
Bradley Gerbel provided comments regarding the cost of the service and lack of metrics to support the service.
Daniel Kramer, Vice President of Operations & Business Development at Circuit, stated that Circuit was seeking clarity on the definition of adjustable in the contract. Mayor Bailey asked if Circuit would be amenable to the standardized contract language. Mr. Kramer replied that Circuit requests clarity on the term adjustable.
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Discussion further ensued regarding the definition of adjustable, term authorized within the contract, utilization of the landline service, data on ridership and call volume, and call volume expectations.
Mayor Bailey asked if the proposed overnight location at the Marriott hotel had sufficient charging stations for the vehicles. Mr. Reeves stated that Circuit would install sufficient charging stations after the execution of a contract with the City.
City Manager Friend asked how reduction in services was determined in contracts with other agencies. Mr. Kramer replied that there were multiple options, such as a contract amendment, fixed cost with hourly variable, and that rates could be changed based on the number of hours or number of vehicles being utilized.
Councilmember Downey asked what handicap accommodations would be available. Mr.
Reeves replied that accommodatable vehicles would be on stand-by.
Discussion ensued regarding policy objectives of the project, cost per user, public transit as a service, traffic and parking reductions, service branding, and contract stipulations regarding overnight parking and vehicle staging.
A motion to require the standard City contract language for payment terms was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Mayor Bailey.
Discussion ensued regarding the adjustment of payments dependent on scope of service.
Councilmember Tanaka amended his motion to clarify in the contract terms how the City would be charged per hour and per vehicle. Mayor Bailey affirmed his second.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (4) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka
No: (1) Mayor Bailey
A motion to include language in the contract requiring vehicle storage, staging, and charging locations be clearly defined prior to initiating service begins was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
Discussion ensued regarding contract language requirements, vehicle staging, and overnight parking.
Councilmember Tanaka withdrew his second and motion failed for lack of a second.
A motion to approve the language as set forth in the contract regarding vehicle storage and charging was made by Councilmember Duncan. Councilmember Tanaka offered a friendly amendment to include a fifteen-minute limit to staging vehicles on public property. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
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Councilmember Donovan asked if the contract would be voided if Circuit was unable to secure a location for overnight storage and charging. City Attorney Canlas noted that the proposed contract includes a clause regarding overnight parking, charging, and limiting vehicle staging to no more than fifteen minutes and limiting areas where the vehicles can stage.
Councilmember Duncan amended his motion to follow the clause regarding overnight parking, charging, and vehicle staging in the contract. Councilmember Tanaka removed the friendly amendment and affirmed his second.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (3) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Duncan;
Councilmember Tanaka
No: (2) Councilmember Downey; Mayor Bailey
A motion to include a customer call center, provide monthly reports on call center usage, and provide language to terminate the option if staff deemed it was not being utilized was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Duncan.
Discussion ensued regarding data metrics. City Manager Friend clarified that the City would add language regarding the addition of a list of data metrics in the agreement.
Councilmember Tanaka amended his motion to include the metrics and the second was affirmed by Councilmember Duncan.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (4) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka
No: (1) Mayor Bailey
A motion to emphasize City branding and remove the “Oz” branding was made by Councilmember Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
Discussion ensued regarding the “Oz” branding, naming conventions, and emphasis on City branding.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (3) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Tanaka
No: (2) Councilmember Duncan; Mayor Bailey
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A motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and as appropriate, direct the necessary appropriation of funds from the General Fund reserve and authorize the corresponding amendment of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget was made by Councilmember Duncan and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (4) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka
No: (1) Mayor Bailey
10c. APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FY 2024) ANNUAL
REPORT/MANAGEMENT PLAN FROM THE CORONADO TOURISM
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CTID) ADVISORY BOARD; ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO CONTINUE TO LEVY TWO ONEHALF PERCENT (0.5%) ASSESSMENTS ON FOUR HOTEL BUSINESSES WITHIN CTID I AND CTID II DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 (FY 2024-25); AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 16, 2024
Kelli Maples, Management Analyst, provided background on the item.
A motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report and Management Plan of the CTID Advisory Board, adopt Resolution 2024-13 declaring its intention to continue to levy assessments during Fiscal Year 2024-25 on certain hotel businesses within Coronado Tourism Improvement District I and Coronado Tourism Improvement District II, and set a public hearing date of Tuesday, April 16, 2024, for consideration of the levy of the continued assessment 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
11. CITY ATTORNEY: None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS – WRITTEN: None.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey recessed the Regular Meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Approved: April 2, 2024
__________________________
RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor of the
City of Coronado
Attest:
____________________________
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado
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