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Leigh Udell provided comments regarding opposition to censorship, the library staff’s professionalism, and support for library staff.
Olivia provided comments regarding age-appropriate book content available in the children’s section at the library.
Patrice Makovic provided comments regarding support for public libraries and opposition to censorship.
7. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
a. Update on Council-Directed Actions and Citizen Inquiries.
City Manager Tina Friend reported that an update on the Climate Action Plan would be discussed at a future meeting and reported on a contract with the University of San Diego for community choice aggregation analysis.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
10. CITY COUNCIL:
10a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE AND BOARD ASSIGNMENTS.
Mayor Bailey reported on his activities on the ad hoc Cross Border Water Pollution Subcommittee and the South Bay mayors appointing Whitney Benzian to serve a threeyear term on the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.
Councilmember Duncan provided updates on San Diego Association of Governments committee appointments.
Councilmember Downey reported on her activities on the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
10b. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO SERVE A THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 31, 2027
Andrew Koczon was reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission to serve a three-year term to expire January 31, 2027, under the Consent Calendar. 10c. ORANGE AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT FOCUSED
ENHANCEMENTS
Tony Winney, Assistant City Manager, and Kelly Purvis, Senior Management Analyst, presented this item utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Bailey inquired about aspects of urban infrastructure, including the choice between square and round tree grates, electrical wiring in historic streetlights, the distribution of trash and recycling bins, and the impact of hanging flower baskets and planters on sidewalk space. Ms. Purvis clarified that the round grates were typically around palm trees, electrical infrastructure would involve trenching under sidewalks, each of the 100 and 800 blocks would have no more than 24 receptacles while 24 would be placed between the 200 and 700 blocks. Ms. Purvis noted that hanging flower baskets would require hand-watering and could stain sidewalks, and that planters could be minimized at the City Council’s direction.
Councilmember Donovan asked about the bench color and the recommendation to plant queen palm trees. Ms. Purvis stated the bench color would remain unchanged. Mr.
Winney explained that queen palm trees would not obstruct business signage, were drought tolerant, and would create a uniform look with the proposed night lighting.
Councilmember Downey asked about the efficiency of light bulbs in historic streetlights and the standardization of enhancements along Third and Fourth Streets. Ms. Purvis assured that the light bulb efficiency would be investigated and that standardization could be implemented on Orange Avenue, Third Street, and Fourth Street as directed by the City Council. Councilmember Downey further inquired if any new palm trees would be planted, to which Ms. Purvis replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Duncan asked if sidewalk waste receptacles would need to have options or compost why Option 2, encompassing 13 blocks, was approximately twice as expensive as Option 1, which only included two blocks. Ms. Purvis stated that the City was only responsible for trash and recycling receptacles, and Mr. Winney explained that the higher costs associated with Option 2 was due to the sidewalk replacement on the 100 and 800 blocks of Orange Avenue.
Councilmember Tanaka asked about the possibility of incorporating memorial benches and current sidewalk cleaning practices. Ms. Purvis responded that any memorial benches would adhere to existing policies. Mr. Winney and City Manager Friend noted the city's proactive approach to power washing sidewalks compared to other cities and an upcoming request for proposals for sidewalk cleaning. Councilmember Tanaka also inquired if all round tree grates would be removed to achieve uniformity, to which Ms.
Purvis replied in the affirmative.
Carla Robles provided public comments regarding support for sidewalk enhancements as the primary priority.
Rena Clancy provided comments regarding appreciation for the stakeholder group, support for the project, and support for beautification through benches, trash receptacles, and sight lines as the primary priority.
Discussion ensued regarding the various options and associated costs and timelines.
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determine the sequencing of implementing Option 1 and Option 2A was made by Councilmember Duncan and seconded by Mayor Bailey.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
Discussion ensued regarding various enhancements, including the terrazzo, tree grates, lighting, medallions on benches and trash and recycling receptacles, replacing yellow truncated domes, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) crosswalks and traffic lights, and planters limiting sidewalk space.
A motion to direct staff to install square tree grates, replace the existing terrazzo and its substrate as is, opt for gray historic streetlights devoid of scarfs or toppers, introducing wrap-up lighting on trees, retain the current style of benches in green wrought iron with the details on medallions to be decided later, choose Option A for trash and recycling receptacles with medallions also to be finalized later, install bike rider racks, refurb the bike corrals, painting news racks green and relocating select news racks, remove planters to increase sidewalk space, install gray truncated domes, and no change to the 'walk your wheels' decals was made by Mayor Bailey and seconded by Councilmember Tanaka.
The motion carried by the following results:
Yes: (5) Councilmember Donovan; Councilmember Downey;
Councilmember Duncan; Councilmember Tanaka;
Mayor Bailey
Mayor Bailey recessed the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:12 p.m. 10d. RECEIVE THE TREASURER’S REPORT ON THE OVERVIEW OF CASH
AND INVESTMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CORONADO
Mayor Bailey announced a continuance of this item to the Regular Meeting of the City Council on February 6, 2024.
10e. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AQUATIC DECK REPLACEMENT AND POOL
PLASTER PROJECT AND ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
(INCLUDING PROJECT CONTINGENCY) IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,450,703, AND APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $2,838,049 FROM THE FACILITIES REPLACEMENT FUND (436)
Ruby Carr, Associate Architect, presented this item utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
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