RESOLUTION NO. _____
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONADO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN COSTS AND
EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE 2018 TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING
BONDS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONADO
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code (the “Code”) section 34177.5(a), enacted by AB 1484, authorizes each redevelopment successor agency to refund outstanding bonds or other indebtedness of the former redevelopment agency provided that (i) the total interest cost to maturity on the refunding bonds or other indebtedness plus the principal amount of the refunding bonds or other indebtedness shall not exceed the total remaining interest cost to maturity on the bonds or other indebtedness to be refunded plus the remaining principal of the bonds or other indebtedness to be refunded, and (ii) the principal amount of the refunding bonds or other indebtedness shall not exceed the amount required to defease the refunded bonds or other indebtedness, to establish customary debt service reserves, and to pay related costs of issuance; and WHEREAS, from time to time, the Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado previously incurred indebtedness, including loans made by the City of Coronado (the “City”) which have been determined in judicial proceedings to be enforceable obligations, and which have been recognized by the California Department of Finance as enforceable obligations. The City loans to be refunded are listed on Exhibit A hereto (collectively, the “City Loans”); and WHEREAS, to achieve debt service savings and refund all of the outstanding City Loans, the Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado (the “Successor Agency”) has previously approved the issuance of its Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018A (the “2018A Bonds”) and Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B (Federally Taxable) (the “2018B Bonds”, and, together with the 2018A Bonds, the “2018 Bonds”) by Resolution No. 8945, adopted June 19, 2018 (the “Resolution”); and
WHEREAS, as required by Code section 34177.5(f), the Successor Agency obtained approval from the Oversight Board by resolution of the Oversight Board adopted on June 20, 2018, to issue the 2018 Bonds; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the proceeds of the 2018A Bonds will be applied to refund the City Loans which will cause the amounts due under the City Loans to be repaid to the City on or about the date of issuance of the 2018 Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the portion of the proceeds of the Bonds that will be applied to refund the Loan Agreements is referred to herein as the “City Share of Proceeds”; and WHEREAS, the tax-exempt status of the interest on that portion of the 2018 Bonds that will be applied to refund the City Loans is contingent on investing the City Share of Proceeds in municipal 189 Attachment 1
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obligations the interest on which is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes under Section 103(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and not treated as an item of tax preference under Section 57(a)(5)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which are legal investments pursuant to Section 53601 of the Government Code of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to finance the costs of acquiring, constructing and installing certain public facilities and improvements, as provided in Exhibit B hereto and incorporated herein (the “Projects”), from the City Share of Proceeds; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to pay certain costs with respect to the Projects prior to the receipt of the City Share of Proceeds from available moneys of the City and to reimburse itself for such costs from a portion of the City Share of Proceeds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Coronado hereby finds, resolves, and determines as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The City reasonably expects, and hereby states its intention, to reimburse itself for Project costs incurred prior to the receipt of the City Share of Proceeds with a portion of the City Share of Proceeds. Exhibit A describes either the general character, type, purpose, and function of the Project or the fund or account from which Project costs are to be paid and the general functional purpose of the fund or account.
Section 3. The reasonably expected maximum amount of the City Share of Proceeds that is anticipated to be used for such reimbursement is $32,753,000.
Section 4. Except as described in Section 8 below, this resolution is being adopted not later than 60 days after the payment of the original expenditures (the “Expenditures Date or Dates”).
Section 5. Except as described in Section 8 below, the expected date of issue of the 2018 Bonds will be within 18 months of the later of: (a) the Expenditure Date or Dates; or (b) the date that the Project is placed in service; provided that the reimbursement may not be made more than three years after the Expenditure Date or Dates.
Section 6. The portion of the City Share of Proceeds to be used to reimburse the City for Project costs are not expected to be used, within one year of reimbursement, directly or indirectly to pay debt service with respect to any obligation (other than to pay current debt service coming due within the next succeeding one year period on any tax-exempt obligation of the City) or to be held as a reasonably required reserve or replacement fund with respect to an obligation of the City or any entity related in any manner to the City, or to reimburse any expenditure that was originally paid with the proceeds of any obligation, or to replace funds that are or will be used in such manner.
Section 7. This resolution is consistent with the budgetary and financial circumstances of the City as of the date hereof. No moneys from sources other than the City Share of Proceeds are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis or otherwise set aside by the City (or any related party) pursuant to their budget or financial policies with respect to the Project costs. To the best of our knowledge, this City Council is not aware of the previous adoption of official 190 Attachment 1
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intents by the City that have been made as a matter of course for the purpose of reimbursing expenditures and for which tax-exempt obligations have not been issued.
Section 8. The limitations described in Sections 4 and 5 above do not apply to: (a) costs of issuance of the 2018A Bonds; (b) an amount not in excess of the lesser of $100,000 or five percent (5%) of the City Share of Proceeds from the 2018A Bonds; or (c) any preliminary expenditures, such as architectural, engineering, surveying, soil testing, and similar costs other than land acquisition, site preparation, and similar costs incident to commencement of construction, not in excess of twenty percent (20%) of the aggregate issue price of the portion of the 2018A Bonds that finances the Project for which the preliminary expenditures were incurred.
Section 9. This resolution is adopted as official action of the City in order to comply with Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2 and any other regulations of the Internal Revenue Service relating to the qualification for reimbursement of City expenditures incurred prior to the date of issue of the 2018 Bonds, is part of the City’s official proceedings, and will be available for inspection by the general public at the main administrative office of the City.
Section 10. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of August 2018, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Coronado by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Richard Bailey, Mayor
City of Coronado
Mary L. Clifford, CMC
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
CITY LOANS
1. Agreement entitled “Agreement Reentering into the December 7, 1993 City Hall Loan Agreement between the City of Coronado and the City of Coronado Acting in its Capacity as the Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado.”
2. Agreement entitled “Agreement Reentering into the June 18, 1996 Economic Development Loan Agreement between the City of Coronado and the City of Coronado Acting in its Capacity as the Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado.”
3. Agreement entitled “Agreement Reentering into the November 16, 1999 Glorietta Bay Lease Loan Agreement between the City of Coronado and the city of Coronado Acting in its Capacity as the Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado.”
4. Agreement entitled “Agreement Reentering into the November 19, 2002 Capital Projects Loan Agreement between the City of Coronado and the City of Coronado Acting in its Capacity as the Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado.”
5. Agreement entitled “Agreement Reentering into the October 1, 1996 and November 20, 2001 Library Expansion Loan Agreement between the City of Coronado and the city of Coronado Acting in its Capacity as the Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado.”
6. Agreement entitled “Agreement Reentering into the July 1, 1997 Pool Assessment Loan Agreement between the City of Coronado and the City of Coronado Acting in its Capacity as the Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado.”
7. Agreement entitled “Agreement Reentering into the March 6, 2001 Downtown Enhancement Project Phase II Loan Agreement between the City of Coronado and the City of Coronado Acting in its Capacity as the Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado.”
8. Agreement entitled “Agreement Reentering into the February 28, 2005 Capital Projects Loan Agreement between the City of Coronado and the City of Coronado Acting in its Capacity as the Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado.”
9. Agreement entitled “Agreement Reentering into the June 17, 2008 Capital Projects Loan Agreement between the City of Coronado and the City of Coronado Acting in its Capacity as the Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado.” 192 Attachment 1
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EXHIBIT B
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTS
The following projects are to paid for from the proceeds of the tax exempt obligations:
Wastewater Recycling Plant-Using a design-build contracting method, construct a reclaimed water treatment facility and associated infrastructure in the vicinity of the Coronado Municipal Golf Course to treat Coronado wastewater to produce sufficient recycled water, meeting all appropriate standards and regulations, to irrigate the City’s Golf Course. Coincident to the construction of the reclaimed water facility will be required modifications to the Golf Course and possible opportunities to make economical and efficient Golf Course infrastructure improvements.
Citywide Undergrounding Capital Improvements-Consistent with the Land Use Element of the Coronado General Plan, the cost to trench and place underground conduit and install new cabling for each utility which currently has overhead wires located throughout the City of Coronado.
Public Parking Structure-Construction of a multi-level public parking facility to be located within the vicinity of the Hotel del Coronado.
Vehicle Equipment Replacements- The replacement of vehicle and equipment capital assets, which have been scheduled for retirement within the next nine years due to the attainment of the end of their useful life.
Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS)- Replacement of the CAD/RMS system software including the building of integration path between the CAD and RMS modules.
Integrated Citywide Financial and Management Control System-Purchase of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to replace the current unintegrated financial system.
Community Center Copper Clad Roofing System Repair-the removal of existing copper material roofing underlayment, repair of damaged roof and installation of new roofing underlayment.
Fire Services Dispatch System-Update of the fire dispatch equipment at the two firehouse locations.
Parker Pump Station Rehabilitation-Installation of a permanent generator, automatic transfer switch, exterior lights, frontage access fence to the U.S. Navy, oxygen sensors at the Parker Pump Station and any other necessary improvements to this facility.
Trinidad Pump Station Conversion and Upgrade-Conversion of existing dry pit silo station to a submersible wet-well station. This project includes placement of the pump station control system to an above ground location along with any other necessary improvements to this facility.
Transbay Pump Station evaluation and repair- evaluation and repair as needed of the failed wet-well liner, concrete walls, dry well pump room pipes, spools, assemblies, valves, and reconfiguration of pipe system as needed along with any other necessary improvements to this facility.
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Bulb-outs on SR-75-the installation of bulb-outs on Fourth Street at Avenues A and C and along the south side of Pomona Street and any other necessary improvements to this infrastructure.
Second and Orange Avenue Parklets- Design and construct large areas of brushed concrete including bus stop seating, raised planters and surface medallions and any other necessary improvements to this infrastructure.
Coronado Gateway Project-Landscaping and traffic calming improvements to be made to the Toll Plaza and surrounding right-of-way areas at the Coronado Bridge entrance area and any other necessary improvements to this infrastructure.
First Street Access Road-Installation of standard driveway entrances, landscaping and sidewalks to the First Street frontage road area at Avenues E and G and any other necessary improvements to this infrastructure.
Neighborhood Lighting and Street Improvements along Third and Fourth StreetsInstallation of decorative light standards, enhancement of landscaping, and addition of street furnishings along the Avenue of Heroes corridor and any other necessary improvements to this infrastructure.
Pomona Avenue Reconstruction and Underground Utility Design- the design for the reconstruction of Pomona Avenue including curb, gutter, sewer and roadway improvements and any other necessary improvements to this infrastructure.
SR-75 Cays Off-Ramp Improvements- installation of a submersible pump at the low elevation point of the SR-75 off ramp to prevent flooding in the travel lanes under the bridge and any other necessary improvements to this infrastructure.
Medians at SR-75 from RH Dana to Pomona Avenue- installation of improvements including removing asphalt and concrete and replacement with pavers and drought tolerant plant and any other necessary improvements to this infrastructure.
Pump Station Upgrades at the “Point”-replacement of various wet-wells, valve box hatches, construction of a three-inch suction bypass system/discharge line and grinder pumps and other necessary improvements to this facility.
Wastewater Main Replacement Program- identification and replacement of sewer mains and manholes throughout the City of Coronado.
Seaport/Transbay Manhole and Sewer Main Replacement-Inspection and rehabilitation of the backup Transbay sewer main and Seaport Manhole area along with any other necessary improvements to this infrastructure.
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Lead Department Project Title Project Description Sequencing CDA Eligible (8/21/2018 SR)
CDA Eligible Project
Cost
Full expenditure prior to
July 2027? Status as of 6/30/2024
Public Services &
Engineering
Aquatic Center Plaster/Underwater Grouting & Aquatic
Center Deck Rehabilitation Design
Refurbish Aquatic Center deck and pool plaster, bulkhead, repair rebar and gutters, grout, and ceramic tiles. Evaluate current condition of pool mechanical equipment.
1 No - -
Public Services &
Engineering Pump Station Upgrades (Point) Replace wet well, upgrade pumps and controls. 1 Yes $1,100,000 Yes Project awarded at 5/7/2024 Council
meeting. Construction to begin Oct.
2024.
Public Services &
Engineering Feast & Fareway Outdoor Heaters Purchase and installation of outdoor heaters for patio dining at Feast & Fareway. 1 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Lawn Bowling Green Refurbishment and Fungus Mitigation Replace the Lawn Bowling Green at the John D. Spreckels Center. Address fungus and drainage problems concurrently. 1 No - - Public Services &
Engineering
Seaport Manhole Rehabilitation & Transbay Sewer Main
(Backup Line) Inspection
Rehabilitate one manhole and abandon another, both located in Seaport Village. 1 Yes $100,000 Yes Project likely to be completed in next 6 months.
City Manager's Office Cays Park Master Plan Create a Master Plan in partnership with the community to help guide the future redevelopment of Cays Park. 1 No - -
Public Services &
Engineering Downtown Beautification Project (NEW)
Installation of new street furnishings along Orange Avenue from First St. to R.H. Dana, and conduct an intenstive upgrade of the 800 block of Orange Avenue.
1 No - -
Public Services &
Engineering Wastewater Main Replacement Program FY 2016-17 Replace sewer mains and manholes and coordinate with Street, Curb & Gutter project to overlay Second St. and resurface the concrete alleys. 1 Yes $3,600,000 Yes Project scheduled for award at 7/16/2024 Council meeting.
Public Services &
Engineering
Street, Curb & Gutter COR07 RTIP (Second Street) FY 2021- 22 Once the sewer mains are replaced, full mill and overlay of Second Street from Alameda Blvd. to D Ave. 1 No - -
Public Services &
Engineering
Shores Median Design SR-75 from Avenida Del Sol to
Avenida Lunar New landscaped median along Silver Strand fronting the Shores. 1 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Seawall Stabilization & Repair Public Right of Way Complete designs and permitting to repair seawall along City maintained bulkheads within the Coronado Cays. 1 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Pump Station Rehabilitation (Parker) Complete replacement of existing facility and create green space at existing site. 1 Yes $17,300,000 Yes $14.3 million transferred from Fund 436;
$3 million from Wastewater Fund.
Project is 50% complete with expected
completion in Spring 2025.
Public Services &
Engineering John D. Spreckels Center (JDSC) Emergency Generator Install an emergency generator at the John D. Spreckels Center. 1 No - - Public Services &
Engineering First Street Storm Water Pump Station Flood Relief Design and construction of a storm water pump station and tide gate to alleviate the flooding on First Street in the vicinity of A Avenue during rain events at high tides.
2 No - -
Public Services &
Engineering Storm Drain Repairs at Various Locations (NEW) As-needed storm drain repairs at various locations including installing a storm drain pipe on Acacia Way. 2 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Wastewater Main Priority 2023-24
Inspection and assessment of existing sewer mains and manholes citywide. Design and repair/lining/replacement of mains and manholes as needed.
2 Yes $2,300,000 Yes Need to award contract at Council to begin design. Construction to follow.
Public Services &
Engineering Adella/Ynez Undergrounding Underground overhead utilities in area. 2 Yes $2,100,000 Yes These funds are already CDA. Expect project completion Q3 2025.
CIP Project List for Fiscal Year 2024-25
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Public Services &
Engineering Animal Care Facility Planning Assess and plan for desired upgrades at the City’s Animal Care Facility. 2 No - - Public Services &
Engineering FS 37 Dorm Renovation (NEW) Renovate the living quarters at FS 37. 3 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Police Women's Locker Room Expansion (NEW) Renovate and expand the women's locker room. 3 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Library HVAC Replacement (NEW) Replace the HVAC system on the main library building. Does not include the Winn Room. 3 No - - Public Services &
Engineering
Police HVAC Chiller and Hot Water Tank Replacement
(NEW) Replace the existing chiller and hot water tank at the Police Department. 3 No - - Public Services &
Engineering
Roof Replacement or Repairs at Various City Facilities
(NEW)
Initiate the design to replace roofs at the following facilities: Police Department, Boathouse Restaurant and City Hall. 3 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Wastewater Emergency Risk Evaluation Evaluate response readiness to emergency scenarios such as extended power loss, pump and collection system failures, natural disasters, etc. 3 No - - Recreation and Golf Golf Course Irrigation Replacement (NEW) Initiate the process to redesign and replace the golf course irrigation system. 3 No -
Public Services &
Engineering Cays Pump Station Improvements Addition of flow meters and pump station bypassconnections at the Cays Pump Station. 3 Yes $500,000 Uncertain Detailed scope of work being
developed; field meeting with
anticipated designer to be scheduled for
July.
Public Services &
Engineering Library Roof Replacement (NEW) Initiate the design to replace the roof on the main portion of the library. Does not include the Winn Room. 3 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Police Station Generator Installation Replace police station emergency generator, relocate exhaust, and provide power for portable backup generator. 3 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Coronado Gateway Improvements to the Toll Plaza and surrounding right-of-way areas, update landscaping. 3 Yes $2,000,000 Uncertain Project requires Caltrans approval and
permit. Timing may be questionable for
expendtidure due date.
Public Services &
Engineering
Street, Curb & Gutter COR07 RTIP (Cays) FY 2018-19 & FY 2019-20
Construct asphalt overlay and replace damaged curb/gutter sections as needed. 3 No -
Public Services &
Engineering Bandel Pump Station Improvements (Underground) Rehabilitate/replace underground elements of the existing pump station (valves, pipes, supports, hatches), design for future above ground controls.
3 No -
Public Services &
Engineering Winn Room Renovation Develop remodel options of the Winn Room. 3 No - Public Services &
Engineering Satellite Water Recycling and Turf Care Facilities Project to generate sufficient reclaimed water to irrigate the Golf Course, Orange Avenue medians, and Spreckels and Tidelands parks. 3 Yes $1,172,000 No Any CDA expenses will not result in a project by the due date.
Public Services &
Engineering
Street Preventative Maintenance Annual Program - FY 24 & FY 25
Construct digouts, seal cracks, slurry seal pavement and restripe road annually on a rotating basis. 4 No - -
Public Services &
Engineering Traffic Signal and Control Device Upgrades (NEW) Upgrades and repairs to traffic signals and related devices at various locations. 4 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Five Points Drainage Preliminary Engineering Preliminary engineering for solutions to alleviate the flooding at the fiveway intersection of Glorietta Blvd., Pomona Ave., and Tenth St. 4 Yes - - Public Services &
Engineering First Street Undergrounding Design of undergrounding of overhead utilities along First Street between D Avenue and Alameda Boulevard. 4 Yes $100,000 Uncertain SDGE has communicated that the 60%
design will be completed by end of
September 2024. Funding dependent on
resident petition approval. Project is
complex and may not meet expenditure
due date.
Public Services &
Engineering Alley Replacement/Repairs (NEW) As-needed major and minor upgrades and repairs of city alleys at various locations. 4 No - - Attachment 2
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Public Services &
Engineering HVAC Replacement or Repairs at Various Facilites (NEW) Repair or replace HVAC equipment at the following facilities: FS 36, FS 37, Golf, Glorietta Bay Marina, Public Services, and Boathouse and Clubroom.
4 No - -
Public Services &
Engineering Pump Station Rehabilitation Various Inspection/assessment and design repair of existing pump stations in the city. 4 Yes $500,000 Uncertain Only Transbay Pump Station is eligible.
This station currently not identified for
improvements.
Public Services &
Engineering ADA Accessibility Upgrades at City Facilities Install nine accessible push button doors in the restrooms at JDSC and Lawn Bowling Green, the Library, and the Rec Center. 4 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Silver Strand Undergrounding Complete the design and permitting for undergrounding of overhead utilities along the Silver Strand. 4 Yes $10,000,000 Uncertain SDGE has completed the design and
staff is coordinating required
permits/approvals needed for
construction. Need approval from
multiple agencies including Caltrans.
Full expenditure by due date is
questionable.
Public Services &
Engineering Police Station Perimeter & Entrance Security Security enhancements to the entrance and perimeter of the Police Services Facility at 700 Orange Avenue. 4 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Accessible Playground Planning Assess and develop a plan for the construction/rehabilitation of City playgrounds to improve accessibility. 4 No - - Public Services &
Engineering
Neighborhood Lighting and Street Improvements Along
Third/Fourth Streets
Improvements, including decorative light standards, landscaping and street furnishings along the Avenue of Heroes corridor. 5 Yes $550,000 Uncertain Need to revisist project scope, gain
Caltrans approval and permit to
construct. Depending on staff
availability this could be possible.
Public Services &
Engineering Flow Meter Installation Project Install and connect flow meters to remote monitoring systems at select wastewater/storm drain pump stations. 5 No - - Public Services &
Engineering Street, Curb & Gutter COR07 RTIP Construct asphalt overlay and replace damaged curb/gutter sections as needed on Third Street from Glorietta to Pomona. 5 No - - Public Services &
Engineering
Pomona Avenue Reconstruction and Underground Utility
Design Intend to underground at same time road is reconstructed. 5 Yes $600,000 No Project has not been initiated. Would
expect 3-5 years before project
construction could be completed.
$39,822,000
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2018 TARB LOAN REPAYMENT PROCEEDS RECEIVED 32,686,488
(ADD) REVENUE
FY2019-FY2025 Estimated Investment Revenues 3,419,714
(LESS) ELIGIBLE TRANSFER & USES
FY2020-21:
One-time transfer to Fund 275 Highway Relinquishment Fund (9,300,000) FY2022-23:
Adella and Ynez Undergrounding Project Planning (100,000) Silver Strand Undergrounding Project Planning (200,000) First Street Undergrounding Project Design (100,000)
FY2023-24:
Adella and Ynez Undergrounding Project Construction (2,000,000) Parker Pump Station Rehabilitation Project Construction (12,363,196) FY2024-25 (Budgeted):
Vehicle and Equipment Replacement (2,988,853)
Total Expenditures and Other Uses of Funds (27,052,049) ESTIMATED BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2025 9,054,153
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1) Transfer Fund 275 Highway Relinquishment Fund Back to Fund 160 CDA Loan Fund as unlikely to spend by deadline. If approved, Fund 275 Highway Relinquishment Fund will be exhausted. 9,806,268 2) Reallocate previously approved Parker Pump Rehabilitation appropriation from Fund 436 Major Facilities Replacement Fund to Fund 160 CDA Loan Fund. If approved, Fund 436 Major Facilities Replacement Fund balance will increase to an estimated $30.8 million as of June 30, 2025.
(14,300,000)
ADJUSTED BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2025 4,560,421
[A]
[B]
[C]
Fund 160 CDA Loan Fund includes an additional $6.1 million primarily related to existing balance and related investment revenue prior to the receipt of 2018 TARB loan repayment proceeds. This $6.1 million is not represented in this schedule but is reflected in the City's financial statements. $9.3 million was transferred in FY 2020-21 to establish Fund 275 Highway Relinquishment Fund. Proposed transfer of $9,806,268 include interest revenue earned on the balance, which are subject to same restrictions of the original proceeds.
Balance
CDA Loan (160) Fund
2018 Tax Allocation Refunding Bond (TARB) Loan Repayment Proceeds Transaction Summary Investment revenue included budgeted estimates for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25.
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Funding Source Estimated Cost General Fund FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 Downtown Beautification Project General Fund/TransNet $ 3,400,000 $ 2,650,000 Golf Course Irrigation Replacement Golf Fund $ 9,000,000 $ - Coronado Gateway Improvements Coronado Bridge Tolls $ 5,300,000 $ - Fire Station #36 (Main) General Fund $ 30,000,000 $ 30,000,000 Winn Room Renovation* General Fund $ 9,700,000 $ 9,700,000 Animal Care Facility* General Fund $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 Fire Station #37 (Cays) General Fund $ 30,000,000 $ 30,000,000 Cays Park Rehabilitation (Phase 1) General Fund $ 10,500,000 $ 10,500,000 Cays Park Rehabilitation (Phase 2) General Fund $ 8,500,000 $ 8,500,000 Cays Park Rehabilitation (Phase 3) General Fund $ 12,100,000 $ 12,100,000 $ 121,500,000 $ 106,450,000
Planning/Needs Assessment
Design
Construction
*Upper estimates
SEQUENCE 3
SEQUENCE 2
Long Term Sequencing Priority Projects
SEQUENCE 1
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
July 16, 2024 10e
BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and provide direction as appropriate on areas for further enhancement and efficiencies for the administration of City boards, commissions, and committees.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Coronado has a diverse array of twelve volunteer boards, commissions, and committees (“boards”) to engage residents in local governance and decision-making processes.
These bodies serve various purposes and can be categorized by function as quasi-judicial, advisory, or for specific issue input.
Quasi-judicial boards, which include the Civil Service Commission, Design Review Commission, Historic Review Commission, Library Board of Trustees, and the Planning Commission, are responsible for implementing or applying general rules or policies. These boards make decisions that directly affect individuals and/or properties within the City.
Advisory boards, such as the Cultural Arts Commission, Mobility Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Street Tree Committee, were created to provide specialized expertise and diverse community perspectives. These boards support informed decision-making by offering recommendations to the City Council on various matters within their respective domains.
The City also maintains three boards focused on specific facilities or issues: Discover Coronado/CTID, the Golf Course Advisory Committee, and the Spreckels Center Advisory Committee. These boards are unique in that they are predominantly composed of representatives from outside organizations and businesses, with a minority of City appointments. The City Council appoints two members to Discover Coronado/CTID, while the City Manager appoints two members each to the Golf Course Advisory Committee and the Spreckels Center Advisory Committee.
The historic development of these boards has resulted in significant variations in their scope of duties, size, and staff support. These boards also have varying term dates throughout the year, infusing complexity into board administration.
While departments provide direct staffing to their assigned boards, the City Clerk’s Office maintains overarching management responsibilities of board recruitment, appointment, compliance and support.
ANALYSIS:
Principles of good governance dictate a review of processes and practices from time to time.
Review of the City’s board administration is timely as numerous inconsistencies and challenges have been reported along with suggestions for improvements for greater clarity and efficiency.
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Some challenges or inconsistencies identified with the City’s boards include:
• Ambiguity of mission, purpose and authority. Many of the City’s boards lack a defined mission or annual goals, leading to ambiguity of purpose or potential misalignment with the City Council’s interests.
• Lack of consistent bylaws/governing documents. Some boards have bylaws, while many operate without a guiding document. A lack of foundational bylaws can lead to confusion and inconsistency of actions.
• Varying board size. Most boards have five members, aligned with the number of City Council seats but two boards have seven members. Boards with a greater number of seats may suggest a higher priority and require additional staff support. • Inconsistent board term dates. The boards have varying term dates, scattered across the year. This creates ongoing repetitive administration duties by the department staff and City Clerk and dilutes recruiting efforts. It also requires a year-round compliance workload to collect and confirm requisite Form 700s and ethics training.
• Uneven distribution of responsibilities and resources. Some boards receive dedicated staff resources, and some have staff from multiple departments regularly attending meetings, while others operate with minimal support. One board has a dedicated budget and spending authority.
• Inconsistency with agenda setting and agenda item selection. Agenda formats and content differ significantly between boards. Some boards have staff-developed agendas while others have the chair selecting items and conducting pre-meetings with staff. • Compliance with State mandated training and filings. While most Commissioners complete these requirements in a timely manner, there were late filers and some Commissioners are still delinquent with their Form 700 filing and bi-annual ethics training. • Ambiguity with roles of board members, the chair and staff. Role clarification is essential to define expectations for board member activities, both in and outside of meetings, and development of comprehensive guidelines for staff support. • Confusion about how to communicate with the City Council on regular and emergent issues.
Two boards have regularly supplied an annual report to the City Council, but the others do not have consistent engagement with the City Council.
These factors can impair the effective functioning of our advisory body system and frustrate the individual contributions of our residents serving on boards. These volunteers generously give their time for the betterment of Coronado, and it behooves the City to honor this commitment with the most productive use of their time and skills. By addressing these issues, the City of Coronado can enhance civic engagement, improve governance efficiency, and ensure that its volunteer boards continue to serve the community effectively in line with current City priorities and best practices in local government administration.
Next Steps
The City Manager and City Clerk propose to explore these issues and develop recommendations that will be shared with City Council for consideration at a future meeting. Early ideas for enhancements include standardizing procedures, clarifying roles, improving communication, and optimizing the overall board administration structure.
As a next step, the City Clerk's Office will send a survey to all board members in August 2024 to solicit feedback on their experience on a City commission, committee or board and identify further City of Coronado Page 657
opportunities for improvement. This will notify Commissioners of this improvement effort and invite their perspectives on how the City can provide a more productive environment.
Staff seeks City Council input, questions and ideas for exploration to strengthen our advisory body system. In addition, if desired, staff could review the City Council’s own various boards, committees, and other assignments. This appointment list has evolved organically over time.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
ALTERNATIVE:
The City Council may direct staff to explore additional questions or issues.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
Not Applicable.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
No notice required.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Current Board Structure and Membership Details
Submitted By: City Manager’s Office & City Clerk's Office / Tina Friend & Kelsea Holian City of Coronado Page 658
Updated July 10, 2024
APPOINTMENT LIST OF STANDING
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
The following is a list of standing boards, commissions, and committees of the City of Coronado.
Members are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms (November 16, 1982 City Council Meeting, Ordinance No. 1546). Per City Council Policy No. 6, members are limited to a maximum of two (2) terms or a maximum of eight (8) yearsi. A citizen appointed to one of these groups must be a resident of Coronado throughout their term(s) and a registered voter. Additional requirements/information is contained in Handbook for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Other Advisory Groups. Application forms for appointment to these groups are available in the City Clerk’s office.
At the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2021, the City Council approved extending the terms of all board, commission, and committee members by one (1) year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Members may choose to decline the extension.
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Established by Resolution No. 8496, October 4, 2011; Resolution No. 9023, July 16, 2019, establishing the Mobility Commission and rescinding Resolution No. 8496 which established the BAC.
CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Community Development Agency action on April 18, 2006 subsequent to Owner Participation Agreement with Coronado Hospital Foundation and Sharp Coronado Hospital Board Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Michael WOIWODE 12-21-21 12-31-24 Yes
CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SHARP CORONADO
HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Community Development Agency action on April 18, 2006 subsequent to Owner Participation Agreement with Coronado Hospital Foundation and Sharp Coronado Hospital Board Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Michael WOIWODE 12-21-21 12-31-24 Yes
Attachment 1
City of Coronado Page 659
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Established by Ordinance No. 5005, CMC 2.42, 4.04; GC 45004 Chair: Glen Crawford Vice Chair: Lori Luhnow
Staff Representative: Cristina Lever-Santos
Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Glen CRAWFORD 10-06-21 12-19-23 12-31-26 No
Stephen CLARK 12-17-19 12-02-20 12-31-23 24 No
Markas SOLOMON 10-03-23 12-31-24 Yes
Lisa LOMBARDO 01-17-23 12-31-25 Yes
LORI LUHNOW 12-06-22 12-31-25 Yes
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Established by Resolution No. 8507, September 26, 2011
Chair: Deborah Kaller Vice Chair: Dawn Richards
Staff Representative: Kelly Purvis
Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Dawn RICHARDS 02-15-22 12-19-23 12-31-26 No
Alyson BARRE 02-06-24 12-31-26 Yes
Deborah KALLER 06-16-20 12-02-20 12-31-23 24 No
Jeanmarie BOND 04-19-22 12-31-24 Yes
Johanna WILSON 02-08-23 12-31-25 Yes
Michelle DARNELL 08-15-23 12-31-25 Yes
Rachel STRUEBER 08-15-23 12-31-25 Yes
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
Coronado Municipal Code 2.46
Chair: Edry Goot Vice Chair: Rebecca King
Staff Representative: Jesse Brown
Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Appointment
Date
Reappointme
nt Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Sue GODWIN, At-Large 07-18-23 07-31-26 Yes
Dave GILLINGAM, Business* 03-13-19 07-21-20 07-31-23 24 No Christopher Kelly, Design 08-16-22 07-31-25 Yes
Edry GOOT, Design 08-16-22 07-31-25 Yes
Rebecca KING, Design 12-06-22 07-31-25 Yes
Attachment 1
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DISCOVER CORONADO (formerly CTID)
Established by Ordinance No. 2013 June 15, 2010
Chair: Vice Chair: Jonathan Litvack
Staff Representative: Tony Winney
Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Appointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Reappointment
Date
Representing
Claudia LUDLOW 2013 ** -- Glorietta Bay Inn
Kate BERRY 2021 Loews Coronado Bay
Resort
Jonathan LITVACK 2019 Coronado Island Marriot
VACANT Hotel del Coronado
Karla ROBLES DURAN 2024 Coronado MainStreet
Rena CLANCY 2021 Chamber of Commerce
Christine STOKES 2023 CHA/Visitor Center
David SPATAFORE 06-04-19 06-15-26 06-20-23 Member at Large+ Colleen CAVALIERI 06-20-23 06-15-26 Member at Large+
+Members at Large are appointed by and serve at the Pleasure of the City Council *Initial appointment was to fill the remainder of a vacated term **Members of Discover Coronado/CTID representing permanent member organizations
HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION
Coronado Municipal Code 2.54
Chair: Mark Warner Vice Chair: Mary Jane Clements
Staff Representative: Tricia Olsen
Meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Mary Jane CLEMENTS 12-17-19 12-19-23 12-31-26 No
Brenda Jo ROBYN 12-19-23 12-31-26 Yes
Joshua BEY 02-01-22 12-31-24 Yes
Mary FARLEY 03-02-21 12-06-22 12-31-25 No
Mark WARNER 12-06-22 12-31-25 Yes
Attachment 1
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Coronado Municipal Code 2.58, 2.59, Education Code 18900) President: Julie Webb Executive Secretary: Todd Little
Staff Representative: Shaun Briley
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Library Winn Room Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Dan’l STEWARD 02-06-24 08-31-23 24 Yes
Julie WEBB 02-15-22 08-31-24 Yes
Todd LITTLE 04-19-22 08-31-25 Yes
Karen STROUSE 09-04-18 08-16-22 08-31-25 No
Sharon HALL 08-16-22 08-31-25 Yes
MOBILITY COMMISSION
Established by Resolution No. 9023, July 16, 2019
Chair: Robin Hagemann Vice Chair: Howard Somers
Staff Representative: Rich Grunow
Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Daniel ORR 12-17-19 12-19-23 12-31-26 No
Robin HAGEMANN 04-05-22 12-19-23 12-31-26 Yes
Francis KING 09-03-19 12-02-20 12-31-23 24 No
Deniz OZAKCAY 04-04-23 12-31-24 Yes
Jim BESIKOFF 02-07-23 12-31-25 Yes
Andrew GADE 04-04-23 12-19-23 12-31-26 Yes
Howard SOMERS 09-03-19 12-06-22 12-31-25 No
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Establish by Ordinance No. 1433, Coronado Municipal Code 2.62 Chair: Andrew Corley Vice Chair: Andrew Koczon
Staff Representative: Tim Farmer
Meets on the second Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Andrew KOCZON 07-19-22 1-16-24 01-31-27 No
Russell ALLEN 04-19-22 01-31-25 Yes
Andrew CORLEY 01-17-23 01-31-26 Yes
Nellie RITTER 01-17-23 01-31-26 Yes
Darrell SARICH 08-17-21 01-17-23 01-31-26 No
Sophia HODGES+ 09-05-23 09-30-24 No
+Council Appointed Student Representative (Non-Voting Member) Attachment 1
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Coronado Municipal Code 2.66, Government Code 65100
Chair: Ed Weisbord Vice Chair: Jon Ryan
Staff Representative: Jesse Brown
Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Council Chamber Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Dana CAVANAUGH 12-19-23 12-31-26 Yes
Peter JENSEN 12-05-17 12-02-20 12-31-23 24 No
Ed WEISBROD 01-15-19 12-02-20 12-31-23 24 No
Scott METZGER 04-05-22 12-06-22 12-31-25 No
Jon RYAN 01-15-19 12-06-22 12-31-25 No
PORT COMMISSIONER
Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Frank URTASUN 12-07-21 01-02-26 Yes
Port Term is: 01-02-22 to 01-02-26
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PORT DISTRICT PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Mary HALE 02-19-19 12-07-21 12-31-24 No
The term of the Port Public Art Committee representative, as determined by the Port, is a maximum of 2, 3-year terms.
SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMISSION
Currently Inactive.
Attachment 1
City of Coronado Page 663
i On April 3, 2012, the City Council amended City Council Policy No. 6 a policy to add the restriction that “No member of a Board, Commission, or Committee may serve in an appointed position on more than one body at the same time to afford more citizens the opportunity to be involved in serving on City commissions.” The Mayor, who requested the rule, noted that members who are currently serving on more than one board or commission were grandfathered until their term limits shall be reached with their current commissions.
STREET TREE COMMITTEE
Established by Resolution No. 7266, Council Minute Action October 19, 1993 and January 4, 2005
Chair: Flavio Velez Vice Chair: Mary Berube
Staff Representative: Art Valdivia
Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Public Services Conference Room Appointment
Date
Reappointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Eligible for
Reappointment
Flavio VELEZ 10-19-21 10-31-24 Yes
Mary BERUBE 03-02-21 10-31-23 24 Yes
Samantha BEY 10-20-20 10-31-23 24 Yes
Cara O’CALLAGHAN 10-20-20 10-31-23 24 Yes
David REIS 10-20-20 10-31-23 24 Yes
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Established by Ordinance No. 2021, March 1, 2011; Ordinance No. 2082, August 21, 2018, reduced membership from seven to five, eliminated at-large positions; Ordinance No. 2092, repealing Chapter 2.74 of Title 2 of the CMC that established the Coronado Transportation Commission, was adopted August 20, 2019 and became effective September 19, 2019. The Mobility Commission was established by Resolution No. 9023 Attachment 1
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1825 STRAND WAY
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WWW.CORONADO.CA.US
Office of the Mayor
(619) 522-7320
FAX (619) 522-2407
June 27, 2024
Senator Thomas Umberg
Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee
California State Senate
1021 O Street, Room 3240
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Assembly Bill 1597 – SUPPORT
Dear Senator Umberg:
On behalf of the City of Coronado, I write in support of Assembly Bill 1597 (Alvarez), which provides $50 million, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to fund projects that address cross-border water pollution in the New River and Tijuana River. Funds are to be made available to the North American Development Bank for projects that are consistent with the New River Water Quality, Public Health, and River Parkway Development Program or that provide water quality improvements for the Tijuana River. Considering that some of the most effective projects will be located in Mexico, AB 1597 appropriately provides that funds can only be used by entities that have consented, or are already subject, to the jurisdiction of California’s courts.
The Tijuana River and the New River are the most polluted rivers in the United States and pose significant acute and long-term health risks for nearby populations. The New River is contaminated by raw sewage, pathogens, trash, and numerous other pollutants that result from industrial activities across the border in Mexicali, Baja California. Similarly, the Tijuana River is often contaminated by raw sewage resulting from the failure or overflow of sewage systems in Mexico.
Cross border water pollution from the Tijuana River Valley is chronic and poses persistent health risks for Californians and the environment, especially those who live in San Diego’s South Bay. While both the United States and Mexico have historically provided funding for cross-border pollution prevention projects, funding is always in short supply. As such, even a modest investment in state resources in cross-border pollution prevention projects could result in substantial state savings in avoided health impacts, mitigation measures, and emergency response.
Even more importantly, this bill will help protect the health and safety of hundreds of thousands of Californians who live, work, and recreate in the border region.
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For these reasons, the City of Coronado supports AB 1597.
Sincerely,
Richard Bailey
Mayor
cc: Assemblymember David Alvarez, District 80
Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, District 77
Senator Catherine Blakespear, District 38
League of California Cities (via email: [email protected]) City of Coronado Page 666
1825 STRAND WAY
CORONADO, CA 92118
WWW.CORONADO.CA.US
Office of the Mayor
(619) 522-7320
FAX (619) 522-2407
June 27, 2024
The Honorable Nancy Skinner
Chair, Senate Housing Chair
1021 O Street, Suite 8630
Sacramento, CA 95814-4900
RE: AB 2485 (Carrillo) Regional housing need: determination – SUPPORT Dear Chair Skinner:
The City of Coronado is pleased to support measure AB 2485 (Carrillo). This measure would require the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to publish data sources, analyses, and methodology before finalizing regional housing need determinations, and to assemble an advisory panel for subsequent revisions, ensuring transparency and expert consultation in the process.
Housing affordability remains a pressing challenge across the state, with many communities facing an acute shortage of housing supply. It is essential to have robust mechanisms for determining regional housing needs that are grounded in accurate data and informed analysis.
AB 2485 seeks to accomplish several critical objectives. Firstly, it aims to promote transparency in the determination of regional housing needs by requiring the publication of data sources, analyses, and methodology. By making this information readily available to stakeholders and the public, this measure ensures accountability and builds trust in the decision-making process.
Secondly, by establishing an advisory panel composed of experts, this measure encourages collaboration and ensures that housing policies are informed by diverse perspectives and expertise. This approach facilitates the development of more effective and equitable housing strategies tailored to the unique needs of California's diverse communities.
By requiring HCD to publish data sources and engage in consultation with local governments, AB 2485 empowers cities to participate meaningfully in the housing planning process and ensure that regional housing needs assessments reflect the realities and priorities of local communities. For these reasons, the City of Coronado supports AB 2485 (Carrillo).
Sincerely,
Richard Bailey
MayorCity of Coronado Page 667
cc: Assemblymember Juan Carillo, District 39
Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, District 77
Senator Catherine Blakespear, District 38
League of California Cities (via email: [email protected]) City of Coronado Page 668
1825 STRAND WAY
CORONADO, CA 92118
WWW.CORONADO.CA.US
Office of the Mayor
(619) 522-7320
FAX (619) 522-2407
June 18, 2024
The Honorable Dave Min
Chair, Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee
1021 O Street, Room 6710
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 2560 (Alvarez) Density Bonus Law: California Coastal Act of 1976.
Notice of OPPOSITION (As Amended April 24, 2024)
Dear Senator Min:
The City of Coronado must regretfully express our opposition to AB 2560 (Alvarez). While we understand the need to address California’s housing crisis, including in coastal regions, if passed this measure would have significant negative impacts to both coastal communities and the environment.
This bill would clarify that Density Bonus Law applies to developments within the coastal zone, as defined by the California Coastal Act. The bill would not apply Density Bonus Law on specific sites within the coastal zone, including parcels not zoned for multifamily housing, areas vulnerable to five feet of sea level rise, areas that are not subject to a certified local coastal program, parcels within a 100-foot radius of a wetland, prime agricultural lands, among others included in subdivision (m) of Section 65915 of Government Code. Density Bonus Law requires local governments to provide bonuses, concessions, waivers, reductions, or incentives to affordable housing projects if there is a minimum number of affordable units proposed in the project.
AB 2560 would undermine a recent court decision and existing statute that codified coastal protection requirements under the California Coastal Act supersede Density Bonus Law. Although these Density Bonus Law incentives may be beneficial to reduce housing costs, they conflict with specific declarations included in the California Coastal Act. Such requirements include balancing development with coastal resource protection, upholding scenic coastal views, ensuring adequate parking facilities, and maximizing public access to the coast (Public Resources Code §30250-30253). In 2016, the Court of Appeal determined1 that affordable housing requirements set forth in the Density Bonus Act (Gov. Code § 65915 et seq.) are superseded by development restrictions set forth in the California Coastal Act (Pub.
Resources Code § 30001 et seq.). The project aimed to increase affordable housing and included density bonus concessions under the City’s density bonus ordinance, including higher rooflines and shorter setbacks. The Los Angeles Planning Commission denied the application and the City Council affirmed the decision of the Planning Commission. The developer (Kalnel Gardens, LLC) appealed, arguing that the state affordable housing requirements superseded Coastal Act provisions, but the Court of Appeals disagreed. It held that the Density Bonus Act was expressly subordinate to California Coastal Act restrictions. 1 Kalnel Gardens, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, (2016) 3 Cal.App.5th 927 City of Coronado Page 669
This litigation was further adopted into statute2 in 2018 that already requires Density Bonus Law and the California Coastal Act be harmonized so as to achieve the goal of increasing the supply of affordable housing in the coastal zone while also protecting coastal resources and coastal access. AB 2560 would reverse this court decision, cause confusion at the local level, and impede housing projects from moving forward in the coastal zone. Coastal cities already have the ability and are implementing Density Bonus Law within the coastal zone through locally adopted ordinances. AB 2560 would disrupt the balance cities have achieved in harmonizing the California Coastal Act with Density Bonus Law and would jeopardize both the values and protection afforded in the California Coastal Act as well as the character of California’s coastal communities.
AB 2560 would disincentivize cities in the coastal zone from achieving a certified local coastal program (LCP) which erodes local control and the ability for locals to harmonize coastal planning and housing goals. In the bill’s most recent amendments, there is a carve-out for coastal cities that do not yet have a certified LCP. A certified LCP allows local governments to retain coastal development permitting authority and the ability to determine how best to plan within their local community. The bill would present an extreme challenge for cities if LCPs are not certified, by then needing to rely on the California Coastal Commission to issue coastal development permits, which would inadvertently slow the process to further develop affordable housing in the coastal zone.
While we recognize the commendable intent of the author to incentivize the development of affordable housing within coastal cities, based on the reasons listed above, the following cities respectfully oppose AB 2560. We respectfully request a ‘NO’ vote when the bill is heard in the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee.
Sincerely,
Richard Bailey Mayor
Cc: The Honorable David Alvarez
Members, Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee
Catherine Moore, Chief Consultant, Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Todd Moffitt, Consultant, Senate Republican Caucus
2 Assembly Bill 2797, Chapter 904, Statutes of 2018)
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City of Coronado
Office of the Mayor
RICHARD BAILEY
1825 ST R A ND WA Y · CO R O N AD O, CA 92118 · T E L (619) 522-7320 · RBAILEY@C O R O NA D O.C A.U S July 12, 2024
The Honorable Patty Murray
Chairwoman
U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
S 128, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Susan Collins
Ranking Member
U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
S-146, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Jeff Merkley
Chairman
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and
Related Agencies
U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
S-128, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Lisa Murkowski
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and
Related Agencies
U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
S-146, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20510
RE: Support for the City of Coronado Stormwater Mitigation Project Dear Chairwoman Murray, Ranking Member Collins, Chairman Merkley, and Ranking Member Murkowski:
On behalf of the City of Coronado, I write to request your support for the City of Coronado Stormwater Mitigation Project put forward by Senator Alex Padilla and Senator Laphonza Butler for FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending. The funding for this project will provide infrastructure to address stormwater at a critical junction in the City – which when complete will create a positive impact for the City of Coronado, the community, and the environment.
The City of Coronado is located just south of downtown San Diego and is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, San Diego Bay, and Glorietta Bay. The project location area is very near the San Diego Bay and is subject to regular outfall testing in the area as it is susceptible to pollutant entry into the waterway. The City of Coronado Stormwater Mitigation Project will consist of the City of Coronado Page 671
construction of a pump station near the First Street and A Avenue intersection and the acquisition of a Combination Sewer Truck with jetting and vacuuming functionality. Once complete, the project will prevent pollutants from entering the waterways which surround the City, protecting water quality, and address stormwater flows to help prevent flooding in our low-lying city during rain events.
The First Street and A Avenue area, in particular, is prone to flooding, even during small rain storms. In addition to flooding, past rain storms in the area have caused blown transformers and power outages of more than eight hours. Additionally, one of the cities two Combination Sewer Trucks—essential to the daily maintenance of sewer mains and spill mitigation–has reached the end of its life cycle and needs to be replaced. These funds will help the city achieve these important objectives, and stay in compliance with our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
The City of Coronado thanks you for considering these funds for our community. We humbly urge you to ensure these funds are included in the final FY25 Interior-Environment appropriations bill, and enacted into law.
Sincerely,
Richard Bailey
Mayor
CC: Coronado City Council
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City of Coronado
Office of the Mayor
RICHARD BAILEY
1825 ST R A ND WA Y · CO R O N AD O, CA 92118 · T E L (619) 522-7320 · RBAILEY@C O R O NA D O.C A.U S July 12, 2024
The Honorable Alex Padilla
United States Senate
331 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Laphonza Butler
United States Senate
112 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
RE: Thank You — City of Coronado Stormwater Mitigation Project FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending Request
Dear Senators Padilla and Butler:
On behalf of the City of Coronado, I write to express my gratitude for your support for putting forward to the Appropriations Committee a combined $3.15 million Congressionally Directed Spending request for the City of Coronado Stormwater Mitigation Project.
As you know, the City of Coronado Stormwater Mitigation Project will consist of the construction of a pump station near the First Street and A Avenue intersection and the acquisition of a Combination Sewer Truck with jetting and vacuuming functionality. Because the City is at sea level, and is surrounded by water, it is very vulnerable during rain events, particularly when they occur during high-tide. Once complete, the project will prevent pollutants from entering the water ways which surround the City, protecting water quality, and help prevent flooding in our low-lying city during rain events. The First Street and A Avenue area is particularly prone to flooding, which have caused power outages to residents and infrastructure in the area.
For instance, in January 2024, the City experienced 4.25 inches of rain during a short period which resulted in road closures and a blown electrical transformer, which in addition to leaving the area without power for eight hours, impacted the Transbay Pump Station. This pump station is the most critical in the City’s sanitary sewer system as it is the last stop for effluent that is transported across the San Diego Bay to the City of San Diego for treatment and disposal/reuse.
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Additionally, one of the cities two Combination Sewer Trucks—essential to the daily maintenance of sewer mains and spill mitigation–has reached the end of its life cycle and needs to be replaced.
The City of Coronado is grateful to you for your leadership and commitment to the City. We are also grateful for your continued support of this request through the FY25 appropriations process.
Sincerely,
Richard Bailey
Mayor
CC: Coronado City Council
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