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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
City Council of the City of Coronado
and the
City of Coronado Acting as the Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado
Held in the Council Chamber at:
1825 Strand Way
Coronado, California 92118
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
3:30 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting
4:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Note: The order in which items appear in the minutes is not necessarily the order in which they were discussed in the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Closed Session Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 3:33 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 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 Purvis; Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
Absent: (1) Councilmember Fleming
Also Present: (3) City Manager/Agency Executive Director Tina Friend City Attorney/Agency Counsel Johanna N. Canlas
City Clerk/Agency Secretary Kelsea Holian
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Duncan announced closed session at 3:33 p.m.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
a. One (1) of Potential Case(s)
4. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL: None.
5. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session adjourned at 4:01 p.m. with direction provided.
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:07 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 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 Purvis; Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
Absent: (1) Councilmember Fleming
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 Duncan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
A motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025 with revisions was made by Councilmember Steward and seconded by Councilmember Downey.
The motion carried by the following results:
Present: (4) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Purvis; Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
Absent: (1) Councilmember Fleming
4. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar with revisions for Item 5g with amendments to item 5g. was made by Councilmember Purvis and seconded by Councilmember Steward.
The motion carried by the following results:
Present: (4) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Purvis; Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
Absent: (1) Councilmember Fleming
5a. APPROVAL OF READING BY TITLE AND WAIVER OF READING IN FULL
OF ORDINANCES ON THIS AGENDA
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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. CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NV5, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to NV5, Inc., for Environmental Regulatory Compliance Support Services for a contract term of five (5) years for an annual contract not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5d. AUTHORIZAITION FOR RECORDS DISPOSAL PER CITY RETENTION POLICY
Recommendation: Adopt "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Departmental Records Pursuant to California Government Code Section 34090 and in Accordance with the City's 2009 Adopted Records Retention Schedule".
Resolution 2025-04 was adopted under the Consent Calendar. 5e. ACCEPT A DONATION OF $2,000 FROM THE CORONADO JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB FOR CORONADO RECREATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Recommendation: Accept a donation of $2,000 from the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club to support Coronado Recreation Scholarships, expanding access for Coronado youth to participate in classes and camps.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5f. APPROVAL OF AS-NEEDED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH 3D BUILT, ARDURRA GROUP, INC., HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., OCMI, INC., RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY AND SHORELINE CPM, INC. FOR AN
INITIAL THREE-YEAR TERM
Recommendation:
1. Award professional services agreements for as-needed project management services to 3D Built, Ardurra Group, Inc., Harris & Associates,Inc., OCMI, Inc., Rick Engineering Company and Shoreline CPM, Inc. for an initial three-year term in accordance with Coronado Municipal Code 8.05.020(D),;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute future renewal options for years four and five of the agreement, if necessary; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute and amend task orders within the Capital Improvement Program and department operating budgets as-needed.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
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5g. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 36 OF THE CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 36.28
RELATED TO POLYSTYRENE AND SINGLE-USE PLASTICS REGULATIONS Recommendation: Determine that the proposed ordinance is exempt from CEQA review based upon the common sense exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and under exemptions for actions to protect natural resources and the environment under CEQA Guidelines sections 15307 and 15308, conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01R, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, amending Title 36 of the Coronado Municipal Code to add Chapter 36.28 related to Polystyrene and Single-Use Plastics Regulations.”
Ordinance 2025-01R, with revisions in Chapter 36.28.050 Section B. removing words “for bags”, in Section G replacing “or distributed” to “or displayed”; Chapter
36.28.020 Section C second sentence to state “This definition does not include produce bags or product bags, nor certified reusable grocery bags for purchase that are not located at the point of sale” , was adopted under the Consent Calendar. 5h. APPROVAL OF AS-NEEDED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH KLIENFELDER, INC. AND NINYO & MOORE FOR AN INITIAL THREEYEAR TERM Recommendation:
1. Award professional services agreements for as-needed geotechnical engineering services to Kleinfelder, Inc. and Ninyo & Moore for an initial three-year term in accordance with Coronado Municipal Code (CMC)
8.05.020(D); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute future renewal options for years four and five of the agreement, as needed.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
5i. ADOPTION OF “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO
INCORPORATE COMPENSATION CHANGES”
Recommendation: Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Amending its Fiscal Year 2024-25 Personnel Authorization and Compensation Plan to incorporate Compensation and Changes.” Resolution 2025-05 was approved under the Consent Calendar. 5j. 2025 ORANGE AVENUE NONPROFIT BANNER SERIES
Recommendation: Review and approve the Cultural Arts Commission’s recommendation to accept the installation locations and schedules for the 2025 Orange Avenue Nonprofit Banner Series.
This item was approved under the Consent Calendar.
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6. COMMUNICATIONS – ORAL:
Jamie Hartnett, President of the Coronado Fourth of July, provided updates on the upcoming event and invited the community to participate.
Jack Kennedy, Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra, invited the public to attend an upcoming event.
Kali Lindsay, Emerald Keepers, provided comments regarding support of the single-use plastics and polystyrene ordinance.
Carolyn Rogerson provided comments regarding clarification of a prior public comment and Councilmembers’ conflict of interest disclosure.
Linda Charles provided comments regarding support of the single-use plastics and polystyrene ordinance.
Brad Gerbel provided comments regarding campaign practices and the community’s ability to voice their opinions.
7. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Tina Friend, City Manager, provided comments on the City’s storm prevention measures.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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) minutes.)
Councilmember Steward provided an update on the CalCities priorities utilizing a PowerPoint.
Councilmember Purvis provided an update relating to her assignment on the Metro Wastewater JPA.
Councilmember Downey provided an update relating to her assignments on the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board, Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency (LOSSAN), and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).
Mayor Duncan provided an update relating to his assignments on the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) Citizens Advisory Group and SANDAG.
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10b. APPROVAL OF THE 2025 LEGISLATIVE POLICY GUIDELINES AND
PRIORITY LEGISLATIVE GOALS
Tina Friend, City Manager, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Discussion ensued regarding Mexican wastewater infrastructure projects under the United States-Mexico-Canada-Implementation Agreement (USMCA), Otay Mesa East Border Crossing toll allocation, community impacts from Naval carrier days in port, and clarification on the usage of the Mayor’s letters of authorization.
A motion to approve the 2025 Legislative Policy Guidelines and Priority Legislative goals with revisions to include: monitoring of progress of Mexican wastewater infrastructure projects, advocacy to support United States efforts to encourage the Mexican Government’s completion of infrastructure projects, and assessment of community impacts from Naval carrier days in port was made by Councilmember Purvis and seconded by Councilmember Steward.
The motion carried by the following results:
Present: (4) Councilmember Downey; Councilmember Purvis; Councilmember Steward; Mayor Duncan
Absent: (1) Councilmember Fleming
11. CITY ATTORNEY: None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS – WRITTEN: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duncan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:01 p.m.
Approved: March 4, 2025
__________________________
JOHN D. DUNCAN, Mayor of the
City of Coronado
Attest:
____________________________
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado
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