CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
April 15, 2025 {{section.number}}c
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION IN THE CITY OF
CORONADO DUE TO IMPACTS FROM CROSS-BORDER WATER POLLUTION RECOMMENDATION:
Consider the Resolution to Extend the Local Emergency Declaration due to cross-border water pollution.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Tijuana’s regional wastewater infrastructure is decades old, has inadequate capacity to treat and convey wastewater and suffers from repeated breaks and system failures. These failures lead to spillage and wastewater discharge into the Tijuana River, its tributaries and outfall into the Pacific Ocean, polluting the ocean waters off Imperial Beach, Coronado and beyond. The impacts of this pollution to the region are profound, and growing as Tijuana’s population expands.
The South Bay area, including the City of Coronado, has seen increasing levels of water pollution and beach closures from cross-border water pollution. These conditions threaten the health and safety of residents and visitors, our local ecosystems and the economic vitality of the region.
At the City Council’s March 4, 2025 meeting, City Council adopted a Resolution Declaring a Local Emergency due to pervasive impacts from cross-border water pollution.
ANALYSIS:
Under State law, a declaration of local emergency must be considered every sixty days and the governing body take action to either extend or terminate the local emergency. The City Council is requested to discuss and take action. A Resolution to Extend the Emergency Declaration has been prepared and is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
ALTERNATIVE:
The City Council may choose to terminate the emergency declaration or provide other direction.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
Not applicable.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Note applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 2025-19
Submitted By: City Manager’s Office / Tina Friend