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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
Mayor Bailey Participated Remotely from:
Hotel Namche
Namche-03 Main Street
Namche Bazaar, Nepal 56002
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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 Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the City Council Chamber at City Hall with Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka presiding.
A quorum of members was present to conduct a meeting by the following results:
Present: (5) Mayor Bailey; Councilmember Donovan;
Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Duncan;
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka;
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 Pro Tem Tanaka led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY: None.
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4. PRESENTATIONS
4a. Proclamation: Bike Month
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka read and presented the proclamation for Bike Month to Robin Hagemann and Howard Somers, Chair and Vice Chair of the Mobility Commission, respectively.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bailey noted that the original contract with St. Vincent de Paul (Item 5h.) was awarded noncompetitively in 2021, as no other satisfactory proposals were received. He further stated that he would support granting the extension of the agreement but requested that staff would solicit proposals from other agencies before the end of this year.
Councilmember Donovan requested that item 12a. be added to consent.
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the addition of item 12a. was made by Mayor Bailey and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
Councilmember Downey commented that she believed the Policy 2 request was not specific enough and hoped that the Council would support broadening the request so that staff may account for pending federal bills regarding reduction of single use plastics.
Brad Gerbel provided comments regarding the timeliness of financial reports brought before the Council.
Amy Steward provided comments regarding single use plastics.
Councilmember Duncan noted that the request asked staff to look at any state or federal bills that may impact a single use plastic ordinance.
Janis Jones provided comments regarding single use plastic policies across San Diego County.
Tim Rush provided comments regarding single use plastic reduction.
Lily Enrico provided comments regarding the environmental and health impacts of single use plastics.
Howard Somers provided comments regarding the medical impact of micro and nano plastics.
Brad Gerbel providing comments regarding the Senate Bill 54 public comment period.
Jody Esquer provided comments regarding the fiscal and environmental impact of single use plastics.
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Mitch Silverstein provided comments regarding Surfrider’s Foundation experience in developing single-use plastics policies.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (5) Mayor Bailey; Councilmember Donovan;
Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Duncan;
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka;
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 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. QUARTERLY CITY PROJECTS REPORT
Recommendation: Receive report and provide direction, as needed.
This report was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5d. 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. 2024-24 was adopted 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
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Recommendation: Examine the quarterly Reports on Investments and order them filed.
These reports were approved under the Consent Calendar. 5f. 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 2023-24 Personnel Authorization and Compensation Plan to incorporate Compensation and Benefit Changes.” Resolution No. 2024-25 was adopted under the Consent Calendar.
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5g. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF TWO ORDINANCES AMENDING
PORTIONS OF THE CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE, INCLUDING THE
ORANGE AVENUE CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN AND THE CITY’S LOCAL
COASTAL PROGRAM RELATED TO THE SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-02 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado Amending Portions of the Coronado Municipal Code and the City’s Local Coastal Program Related to the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update” and Ordinance No. 2024-03 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado Amending Portions of the Coronado Municipal Code and the City’s Local Coastal Program Related to the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update”
Ordinances 2024-02 and 2024-03 were adopted under the Consent Calendar. 5h. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
EXTENSION WITH ST. VINCENT DE PAUL VILLAGE, INC. FOR ACCESS TO TWO SHELTER BEDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,710
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an extension with St.
Vincent de Paul, Inc. for shelter bed space in the amount of $99,710 for one year and an additional $5,000 available for additional capacity beds on an as-needed basis, resulting in a total amount of $104,710.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
6. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL:
Kelly Sarber provided comments regarding the accessibility of fires on South Beach.
Brad Gerbel provided comments regarding Councilmember Downey’s letter to the National League of Cities addressing per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS).
Danny Fischer, Pastor of House 242 Church, provided comments regarding the community benefits of allowing beach fires.
Claudia Ludlow, General Manager of Glorietta Bay Inn, provided comments regarding the Coronado Historical Association’s exhibit ‘An Island Looks Back’.
Todd Little, Executive Director of Discover Coronado, provided comments regarding the upcoming job fair.
Karla Robles, Director of Coronado Mainstreet, provided comments regarding the upcoming MotorCars on MainStreet event.
Julie Brightwell provided comments regarding the upcoming Honor Flight San Diego Homecoming event.
Randy Large provided comments regarding the background of the Honor Flight program.
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Shawnee Barton provided comments regarding use of personal fire pits.
Sean Foley provided comments regarding reconsideration of limiting beach fires to Cityprovided fire rings.
Judy Clarke provided comments regarding the Coronado Fourth of July.
Jay F. Propo provided comments regarding bringing personal fire pits to the beach.
Bianca Wagner provided comments regarding the continued use of personal fire pits.
Beth Delano provided comments regarding reconsideration of limiting beach fires to Cityprovided rings.
Jody Esquer provided comments regarding personal fire pits.
Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding the job fair hosted at the Coronado Library.
Councilmember Duncan provided comments regarding the Coronado Flower Show.
7. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
a. Update on Council-Directed Actions and Citizen Inquiries.
Tina Friend, City Manager, announced the Avenue of Heroes induction event on May 18, 2024. City Manager Friend provided updates on the Cays Park Master Plan and Winn Room Subcommittee.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8a. ADOPTION OF “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE FOR A
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FEE TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL
UNITS ON THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ARTERIAL SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, INCREASING THE EXISTING UNIFORM TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION FEE BY 4.9%, FROM $ 2,741.97 TO A MINIMUM OF $2,875.06 FOR EACH NEWLY CONSTRUCTED RESIDENTIAL UNIT”
Jim Newton, Assistant Director of Public Services and Engineering, provided background on the staff report.
Councilmember Duncan asked how the fees would offset the traffic impact related to new developments. Mr. Newton responded that the fees have been used for road improvement and the purchase of traffic signal battery backup systems.
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Councilmember Downey asked if the fees collected could be applied to traffic calming measures or additional parking. Mr. Newton replied that the funds must be applied to traffic relief projects and that safety or congestion issues may not fall under the purview of the fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka 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. 2024-26 adopting a revised schedule for a Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program Fee to mitigate the impacts of development of residential units on the San Diego Regional Transportation Arterial System for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25, increasing the existing uniform transportation mitigation fee by 4.9%, from $2,741.97 to $2,875.06 for each newly constructed residential unit.” was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka.
Councilmember Downey noted that the fund is limited to new developments.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (5) Mayor Bailey; Councilmember Donovan;
Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Duncan;
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka
8b. PUBLIC HEARING: ASSESSEE PROTEST HEARING AND ADOPTION OF “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO,
CALIFORNIA, REAUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ON FOUR HOTEL BUSINESSES (HOTEL DEL
CORONADO, GLORIETTA BAY INN, CORONADO ISLAND MARRIOTT
RESORT & SPA, AND LOEWS CORONADO BAY RESORT) WITHIN
CORONADO TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CTID) I AND II”
Kelli Maples, Management Analyst, provided background on the staff report.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-27 reauthorizing the levying of assessments during Fiscal Year 2024-25 on certain hotel businesses within Coronado Tourism Improvement District (CTID) I and II was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Councilmember Donovan.
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka 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.
Discussion ensued regarding the economic impact of conventioneers to the smaller hotels and the tourism impact to the City.
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The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (5) Mayor Bailey; Councilmember Donovan;
Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Duncan;
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
10. CITY COUNCIL:
10a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE AND BOARD ASSIGNMENTS.
None.
10b. TRAFFIC CALMING MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION BY THE MOBILITY
COMMISSION WORKING GROUP
Jim Besikof, Mobility Commission Working Group Member, presented the Traffic Calming Master Plan utilizing a PowerPoint.
The presentation posed 4 questions to the Council:
Ask 1: Complete the 2-1-, 2011, 2022, 2023 backlog of The statutory City of Coronado Annual traffic report.
Ask 2: Will the Council adopt the 2 New Policies?
5 step traffic calming process Policy
Neighborhood Streets Policy
Ask 3: Will the Council Agree to adopt this new process starting with Intake by the mobility commission
Data gather and recommendations by staff
Approval by the traffic operations committee
Approval and funding by Council
Ask 4: Will the Council direct staff to start working on the low hanging fruit of the 1 st and
2 nd Ave corridors?”
Councilmembers and Commissioners discussion ensued regarding types of warrants included in the plan, and that some warrants such as stop signs, traffic lights are regulated by the state.
Linda Travis provided comments regarding intersection of 5th and Pomona, and Pendleton Alley.
Brad Gerbel provided comments regarding a traffic study on Alameda.
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Councilmember Downey stated that reporting to the Mobility Commission would allow public to have an additional place where to express their concerns and noted her concerns with the plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka noted the need for the City to identify what process is being used and why.
Jim Newton, Assistant Director of Public Services and Engineering, discussed the implementation process for the proposed plan, the need to establish a design criteria to ensure consistency over time and across locations; noted his approach on a matter and identified three suggested steps.
Council and Staff discussion ensued noting support for Ask #1 completing backlog of the statutory Annual traffic reports.
Councilmember Donovan noted the need to finalize the toolbox, to prioritize the areas that need to be assessed the most, and how they can be included in the overall work. He further noted that Ask #2 is the key thing what has been asked by the Commission; and that Ask #4 would become part of the implementation plan.
Discussion ensued regarding Ask #2 approving two proposed policies for adoption that consist of traffic calming policy and neighborhood streets policy.
Further Council and Staff discussion ensued regarding the proposed neighborhood streets policy that would add an additional step for constituents to request things such as a yield sign, clarified the proposed five step process, noted that some analysis would have to be completed prior to implementation, and that the proposed steps are already part of the current due diligence process.
Council discussion ensued regarding Ask #3 noting that there was no need to change the current process relating to Ask #3, that the Mobility Commission could serve as another public request intake opportunity, and that more clarification would be required in regard to the implementation process.
Jim Newton, Assistant Director of Public Services and Engineering, provided an overview and clarification of the current Traffic Operations Committee (TOC), and that the TOC meetings are open to the public.
Council consented to not move forward with Ask #3.
Councilmember Donovan stated that Ask #4 would be included as part of the traffic calming implementation process and no action is necessary at this time.
Council consented to not take any action on Ask #4 and the Big Ask at this time.
Mayor Pro Team Tanaka called for a recess at 6:21 p.m. and Council reconvened at 6:31 p.m.
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10c. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 48.04.120 OF THE CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE TO LIMIT BEACH FIRES TO THE CITY-PROVIDED FIRE RINGS ON NORTH BEACH” Kelli Maples, Management Analyst, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Felicia Bell provided comments regarding regulations of beach fires in other jurisdictions.
Beth Dugan provided comments regarding the wording of the proposed ordinance and impact to residents and visitors.
Beth Andres provided comments regarding the health impacts of wood burning fires.
Joe Ditler provided comments regarding the land area available at South Beach as compared to North Beach and barbecue pits smoke at the El Camino pool area.
Terry Zack provided comments regarding the health impacts of wood burning fires.
Maggie Olsen provided comments regarding fires as a low-cost recreation option and the impact to residents and visitors. Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka asked how frequently Ms.
Olsen utilized the beach for fires and the type of conveyance used. Ms. Olsen replied that she typically utilizes the beach monthly and currently used a smokeless firepit.
Councilmember Downey asked if she had ever used the fire pits located on the North Island Air Base, to which Ms. Olsen said she had not.
Cheryl Lapin provided comments regarding smoke getting inside the buildings at the Coronado Shores.
Orla Braun provided comments regarding the environmental impact of fires on South Beach and the impact to the residents at the Coronado Shores.
Matthew van Vorst provided comments regarding limiting fires on South Beach but still allowing personal fires.
Janet Simkins provided comments regarding the health and environmental impacts of wood burning fires.
Noah Hansen provided comments regarding impacts to the City at large and the accessibility of South Beach.
Betty Clinton provided comments regarding the health and environmental impacts of wood burning fires and the narrow beach on South Beach.
Kathy Hannus provided comments regarding the community impact of beach fires.
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fire pits and allowing personal fires on Central and North Beaches.
Richard Olsen provided comments regarding the need for more hot coal disposal vessels and the potential impacts of additional rings at North Beach.
Scott Dugan provided comments regarding the wording of the proposed ordinance, stating that it is too broad in scope.
Ariel Hale provided comments regarding the health and environmental impacts of wood burning fires and the difficulty accessing the City provided fire rings at North Beach.
Councilmember Duncan asked Ms. Hale for proposed alternatives to wood burning fires.
Ms. Hale suggested gas or smokeless fire pits. Councilmember Downey asked if gas or smokeless pits were able to cook food. Ms. Hale replied that she was unsure.
Andrew Corley provided comments regarding the impact of smoke on residents in Coronado Shores and proposed additional fire pits on North Beach.
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Discussion ensued regarding the goals of the proposed ordinance, the ease of understanding and enforcing any limitations, smokeless and gas fire pits, geographic limitations of fire pits.
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka noted the definition of a smokeless stove, stated that his attempt was to establish a policy that was easy to understand and easy to enforce, that banning would be an easier policy to maintain, and that he would be supportive of the proposed ban with two exceptions allowing for smokeless stoves and gas devices.
Councilmember Downey shared that she purchased and tried a solo stove before the meeting. She noted that a solo stove still releases some smoke, and that a language could be added specifying that fires are only allowed so many feet away from the residence.
Councilmember Donovan noted his concerns about smokeless devices and narrow beach on the shores; suggested allowing propane and wood fires at Central and North Beaches and assessing reservation process through the Parks and Recreation department.
Councilmember Duncan noted that number of people at the Shores had concerns regarding the matter, and that he was supportive of propane fires, except in front of the Shores.
Council discussion ensued regarding consenting to a full fire ban in front of the Shores, allowing propane and smokeless stoves at the Central Beach and at the North Beach.
A motion to direct Staff to bring back an ordinance continuing to ban beach fires in front of the Shores; allowing for beach fires to be smokeless stoves or gas driven, defining a smokeless stove as a fire pit that pushes air through the bottom of the drum and through the top vent holes to add oxygen into the fire, at the Central and North Beaches; to assess an adequate number of hot coal receptacles at the Central and North Beaches; to provide an update for what type of security guard services would be stationed at the North Beach, in order to keep it safe and family friendly; to identify security guard services cost and how to better utilize such services monitoring the Central Beach as well; to assess and return with a recommendation for a fire ring reservation system; and at staff’s discretion updating the language regarding inadequate emergency fire personnel was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
Mayor Bailey noted his reasons for voting no on this item.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (4) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember
Downey; Councilmember Duncan; Mayor Pro
Tem Tanaka
No: (1) Mayor Bailey
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11. CITY ATTORNEY: None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS – WRITTEN: None.
12a. Consideration of Policy #2 Request from Councilmember Duncan for Review and Analysis of City Policies and Ordinances Regarding the Use of Single Use Plastic Products by and in the City
This request was accepted under the Consent Calendar.
12b. Letter of Support Regarding AB 2234 (e-bikes)
No action was taken or required on this item.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:06 p.m.
Approved: May 7, 2024
__________________________
RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor of the
City of Coronado
Attest:
____________________________
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado
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