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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
January 21, 2025
2:00 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting
4:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Note: The order in which items appear in the minutes is not necessarily the order in which they were discussed in the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Closed Session Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 2:06 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the City Council Chamber at City Hall with Mayor Duncan presiding.
A quorum of members was present to conduct a meeting by the following results:
Present: (4) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Fleming; Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
Absent: (0) None
Also Present: (3) City Manager/Agency Executive Director Tina Friend City Attorney/Agency Counsel Johanna N. Canlas
(attending remotely)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary Kelsea Holian
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Duncan announced closed session at 2:06 p.m.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
a. Labor Negotiations
Agency Designated Representative: Tina Friend, City Manager Employee Organization(s): Self-Represented and Executive Management Employees; The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 127; Coronado Firefighters Association (CFA); and Coronado Police Officers Association (CPOA)
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4. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL: None.
5. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session adjourned at 3:45 p.m. with direction provided.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the City Council Chamber at City Hall with Mayor Duncan presiding.
A quorum of members was present to conduct a meeting with the following results:
Present: (4) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Fleming; Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
Absent: (0) None
Also Present: (3) City Manager/Agency Executive Director Tina Friend City Attorney/Agency Counsel Johanna N. Canlas
(attending remotely)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary Kelsea Holian
2. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duncan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY: None.
4. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation: 2025 Coronado Community Read
Shaun Briley, Director of Library Services, presented the selection for the 2025 Coronado Community Read, The Women by Kristin Hannah and distributed copies to Councilmembers.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Councilmember Steward.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (4) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Fleming;
Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
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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 2024-25
Recommendation: Approve the warrants as certified by the City/Agency Treasurer.
This financial report was approved under the Consent Calendar. 5c. 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 2025-01 was adopted under the Consent Calendar. 5d. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A TASK ORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN
SERVICES TO MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR THE CAYS PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Recommendation:
1. Find the proposed Cays Pump Station Improvement project exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA guidelines section 15302;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Michael Baker International for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for the design and preparation of technical specifications for the Cays Pump Station Improvements project.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5e. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR ASNEEDED HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE SERVICES TO PATRIOT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. ANCON MARINE, CLEAN HARBORS, INC., AND J&L CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR CONTRACT TERMS OF FIVE YEARS;
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES UP TO $500,000 PER CONTRACT PER YEAR
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to award contracts to Patriot Environmental Services, Inc., Ancon Marine, Clean Harbors, Inc., and J&L Constructors for asneeded emergency environmental response services, with each contract having a term of five (5) years.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve expenditures up to $500,000 per contract, per year, within the approved budgets of the solid waste budget unit account 13030000-80030, wastewater budget unit account 61081000-80030 and storm drain budget unit account 6308000-80030.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
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6. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL:
Julia Viera provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Laura Wilkinson Sinton.
Tina Christiansen provided comments regarding strategic planning and the city budget.
Anne Sonne provided comments regarding the food drive sponsored by the Coronado High School Associated Student Body.
Liza Delonge provided comments regarding beach water quality.
Andrew Corley provided comments regarding traffic noise on Orange Avenue and the Silver Strand Highway.
7. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8a. 820 G AVENUE: DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15332 AND A REQUEST FOR A TWO-LOT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO
ALLOW FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP OF FOUR RESIDENTIAL UNITS (PC 2024-05)
Marisa Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item. Having received no requests to speak, Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing.
A motion Determine that the project located at 820 G Avenue is categorically exempt under Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Development) and adopt a Resolution 2025-02 approving the Tentative Parcel Map, including the findings and conditions was made by Councilmember Downey and seconded by Councilmember Fleming.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (4) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Fleming;
Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
10. CITY COUNCIL:
10a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON INTER-AGENCY COMMITTEE AND BOARD ASSIGNMENTS. (Questions allowed to clarify but no responses, discussion or action. Councilmembers are asked to limit their oral reports to three (3) Docusign Envelope ID: 3E70B0C0-B77E-48C2-BE32-5EFDA4B00809 January 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 9
minutes.)
Councilmember Steward provided an update on the SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group utilizing a PowerPoint.
Councilmember Downey provided an update relating to her assignment on the Metropolitan Transit System Board.
Mayor Duncan provided an update relating to his assignments on the Metro Wastewater JPA and SANDAG.
10b. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICANTS FOR COUNCIL VACANCY AND
SWEARING IN TO OFFICE OF NEWLY APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBER
Mayor Duncan introduced the item and asked Council for any ex-parte communications.
John Peterson provided comments regarding his qualifications and interest in being appointed.
David Hock provided comments regarding his qualifications and interest in being appointed.
Kelly Purvis provided comments regarding her qualifications and interest in being appointed.
Richard Negrete provided comments regarding his qualifications and interest in being appointed.
Mark Warner provided comments regarding his qualifications and interest in being appointed.
Laura Wilkinson Sinton provided comments regarding her qualifications and interest in being appointed.
Keith James provided comments regarding his qualifications and interest in being appointed.
Whitney Benzian provided comments regarding his qualifications and interest in being appointed.
Andrew Gade provided comments regarding his qualifications and interest in being appointed.
Mayor Duncan called for a recess at 6:23 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:29 p.m.
Tina Christiansen provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Kelly Purvis.
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Michelle Darnell provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Kelly Purvis.
Phil Monroe provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Kelly Purvis.
Sandor Cowell provided comments in support candidates that ran for election in 2024.
Holly Nappen provided comments in support candidates that ran for election in 2024 and support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Laura Wilkinson Sinton.
Judith Bambace provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Laura Wilkinson Sinton.
Terry Zack provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Laura Wilkinson Sinton.
Jeanne Seager provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Laura Wilkinson Sinton.
Susan Keith provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Kelly Purvis.
Dawn Richards provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Kelly Purvis.
Carolyn Rogerson provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicants Kelly Purvis and Whitney Benzian.
Wayne Strickland provided comments regarding the Council’s selection of Council vacancy applicant.
Robert Kraft provided comments regarding the Council’s selection of Council vacancy applicant and support of applicant Andrew Gade.
Shawnee Barton Merriman provided comments in support candidates that ran for election in 2024 and support of Council vacancy applicant Laura Wilkinson Sinton.
Dan Harrigan provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant David Hock.
Suzanne Ramirez provided comments in support of the appointment of Council vacancy applicant Laura Wilkinson Sinton.
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Kevin Schaefer provided comments regarding provided comments regarding the Council’s selection of Council vacancy applicant.
Brad Gerbel provided comments regarding Council Vacancy applicant Laura Wilkinson Sinton utilizing a PowerPoint.
Brad Willis provided comments regarding Brad Gerbel’s public comment.
Mayor Duncan reviewed the voting methodology that the City Council would use.
The City Clerk called the names and recorded the votes as follows:
Whitney Benzian 3 Votes
Andrew Gade 3 Votes
David Hock 1 Vote
Keith James 2 Votes
Richard Negrete 2 Votes
John Peterson 2 Votes
Kelly Purvis 4 Votes
Mark Warner 2 Votes
Laura Wilkinson Sinton 1 Vote
The City Clerk called the names and recorded the votes for the second round as follows:
Whitney Benzian 3 Votes
Andrew Gade 1 Vote
Keith James 1 Vote
Richard Negrete 0 Votes
John Peterson 0 Votes
Kelly Purvis 4 Votes
Mark Warner 3 Votes
The City Clerk called the names and recorded the votes for the third round as follows:
Whitney Benzian 2 Votes
Kelly Purvis 4 Votes
Mark Warner 1 Vote
The City Clerk called the names and recorded the votes for the fourth round as follows:
Whitney Benzian 0 Votes
Kelly Purvis 4 Votes
City Manager Friend stated that Councilmember-Designate Purvis was a current employee of the City of Coronado, the swearing in would occur after her resignation pursuant to state law.
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A motion to appoint Kelly Purvis to serve a term set to expire December 2026, on the City Council was made by Mayor Duncan and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (4) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Fleming;
Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
10c. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ONE NEW MEMBER TO SERVE
A THREE-YEAR TERM ON THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Julie Lowell provided comments regarding her qualifications and her interest in being appointed.
A motion to appoint Julie Lowell to serve a term set to expire December 31, 2027, on the Civil Service Commission was made by Councilmember Fleming and seconded by Councilmember Steward.
The motion carried by the following results.
Yes: (4) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Fleming;
Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
11. CITY ATTORNEY: None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS – WRITTEN:
12a. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MAYOR DUNCAN AND
COUNCILMEMBER STEWARD UNDER POLICY #9 FOR RECONSIDERATION OF A
CITY COUNCIL DECISION REGARDING A DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
FOR CROSS-BORDER WATER POLLUTION, AND DIRECTION TO STAFF ON NEXT
STEPS IF APPROVED
Councilmember Steward provided remarks regarding reconsideration of a declaration of local emergency and directing staff to draft a declaration.
Council discussion ensued regarding funding, that a local emergency was not unique to Coronado, possibility of declaration of Federal State of Emergency, advocacy for the City, regional activity and partnerships, goals and reasons for ending an emergency.
A motion to continue an item to a future meeting was made by Mayor Duncan and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
The motion carried by the following results.
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Yes: (4) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Fleming;
Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duncan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Approved: February 18, 2025
__________________________
JOHN D. DUNCAN, Mayor of the
City of Coronado
Attest:
____________________________
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado
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