Agenda packet — Coronado City Council, May 6, 2025 (part 2 of 2)

Due to the damage sustained during the January 2024 storm, the City will be reimbursed for the eligible restoration costs of turf replacement, which will offset the City’s project budget. The City will submit paid invoices to the STORM24 insurance adjuster for reimbursement.

The City’s costs and insurance reimbursable costs are summarized below:

ALTERNATIVE:

The City Council could choose not to direct the City Clerk to file an NOC, resulting in an additional 30-day period during which general contractors, and an additional 60-day period during which subcontractors, could file liens against the City.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

Replacement/reconstruction of the Lawn Bowling Green is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the “Class 2” categorical exemption found in CEQA Guidelines section 15302 for “Replacement or Reconstruction.” This section provides:
“Class 2 consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.” The CEQA Guidelines identify “[r]eplacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity” as an example of the type of project that would qualify for the Class 2 exemption, though its application is not limited to this example. The Project replaces the existing lawn bowling green turf facility. The new green would be located on the same site as the existing green, would be used for the same purpose, and would not increase the capacity or size of the lawn bowling green. Therefore, the Project qualifies for the Class 2 exemption from CEQA. In addition, based on the City’s records, there are no circumstances that would trigger one of the exceptions to the exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2. Specifically, there are no other projects proposed in the same area that could result in any cumulative impacts, there are no unusual circumstances that could result in a significant environmental impact, there is no potential for damage to any scenic highway, the site is not listed on a hazardous waste site list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, and there is no indication that the Project could cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of any historic resource.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

No notice required.

ATTACHMENTS:

None.

Submitted By: Public Services and Engineering Department / Jackie Lu

PROJECT COST SUMMARY
BUDGET ACTUAL COSTS BALANCE JDSC STORM24 TURF

REPLACEMENT

CITY CITY INSURANCE TOTAL CITY
DESIGN $160,000 $105,894 $0 $105,894 $54,106
CONSTRUCTION $640,000 $74,965 $457,271 $532,236 $565,035 TOTAL PROJECT COST $800,000 $180,859 $457,271 $638,130 $619,141 City of Coronado Page 130

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
May 6, 2025 5g

ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 86.34 AND 86.70 TO IMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION’S SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY’S

LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM RELATED TO THE SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt an Ordinance titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado Amending Portions of the Coronado Municipal Code Related to the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update.” BACKGROUND:

The City adopted the Housing Element Update and required Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendments in April 2024. After adoption, the Amendments were submitted to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for Certification as is required due to the City’s location within the Coastal Zone. On December 12, 2024, the California Coastal Commission approved the LCP Amendments with modifications that update the plan to provide clarity and affirmative language to ensure consistency with the Chapter 3 policies of the Coastal Act in regard to visitorserving commercial uses and coastal hazards. On April 1, 2025, the City Council introduced the ordinance incorporating the CCC modifications.

ANALYSIS:

The CCC modifications are not considered major. The CCC’s stated goal with the modifications was to ensure consistency with their policies to maintain visitor-serving commercial uses and acknowledge coastal hazards. The modifications are specific to Coronado Municipal Code Chapters 86.34 – Housing Element Opportunity Site Overlay Zone, and Chapter 86.70 – Coastal Permits, as well as incorporating the Housing Element Opportunity Site Overlay Zone into the LCP Implementation Plan. The latter is achieved by including CMC Chapter 86.34 and the updated Zoning Map showing the Housing Element Overlay Zones.

Changes required in CMC Chapter 86.34 call for specifying that for commercially-zoned properties, shopkeeper units or live-work quarters are allowed on the entire ground floor, that residential uses may front on Second Street between A and B Avenues, and that other residential uses shall not occupy more than 50% of the total square footage of the ground floor and shall not front on a street. Additionally, a new section related to flood risk is to be included specific to 150 B Avenue, otherwise known as the Smart and Final property. This requires the owner to enter into an agreement with the City that includes various acknowledgements and provisions.

One final change to CMC Chapter 86.34 included additional language related to the “By-right approval” language that called out a coastal permit in addition to the language requiring ministerial design review.

Changes required in CMC Chapter 86.70 provide reference to the City’s overall LCP rather than CMC Chapters 86.74 and 86.76 which are related to Waterfront Development and Protection of Natural Ocean and Bay Processes.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Housing Elements are required by the State and are intended to effectuate State policy. Some State and SANDAG funding is contingent upon a State-certified Housing Element. Without a certified Housing Element, Coronado is not eligible to receive these funds. Additionally, if found out of compliance the State can suspend the City’s authority to issue building permits, grant zone changes or variances, or grant subdivision map approvals, and can fine the City up to $100,000 per month. AB 72, passed in 2017, further strengthened State housing law by allowing for HCD to refer any non-compliance to the State Attorney General for enforcement. This happened when the State sued Huntington Beach in 2019 for removing capacity to build affordable housing units and forced them to rezone sites to provide adequate affordable housing.

ALTERNATIVE:

The City Council may choose to not adopt the CCC’s suggested modifications and risk not obtaining certification of the amended LCP, therefore losing Housing Element Certification.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Government Code Section 65759, because the project consists of actions necessary to bring the City’s General Plan into conformance with state law under the terms of a judgment entered by the Superior Court of San Diego on November 8, 2023. As provided in Government Code Section 65759, the City has prepared and Environmental Assessment (EA), the content of which substantially conforms to the required content for a draft environmental impact report set forth in Article 9 (commencing with Section 15140) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, to analyze potential environmental impacts from the project.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Public notice was published in the Coronado Eagle and Journal on April 30, 2025.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 2025-03
Submitted By: Community Development Department / Jesse Brown City of Coronado Page 132
Attachment 1
1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CORONADO, AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE CORONADO

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING

ELEMENT UPDATE
WHEREAS, State Housing Element law (Government Code Section 65580 et seq.) requires that the City Council adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2021-2029 to accommodate the City of Coronado regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 912 housing units, comprised of 481 lower-income units, 159 moderate-income units, and 272 above moderate-income units; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (AB 1398), because the City of Coronado had not adopted a compliant housing element within one year of the statutory deadline, rezones to accommodate the RHNA are required in order to be found compliant, which is required by Government Code Sections 65583(c)(1)(A), and 65583.2(c); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coronado seeks to comply with AB 1298 and Government Code Sections 65583(c)(1)(A), and 65583.2(c) through the updating of existing City regulations necessary to achieve the RHNA outlined in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update; and
WHEREAS, updating the City’s zoning ordinance would further many of the programs identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on March 26, 2024.

Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this public hearing; and
WHEREAS, at the hearing, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council review and deny this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council on April 16, 2024 where the Local Coastal Program and Zoning Ordinance amendments were adopted; and WHEREAS, the City is located entirely within the Coastal Zone as identified by the California Coastal Commission, and therefore requires that the City’s Local Coastal Program be updated to implement the Housing Element Update and associated Zoning Ordinance Amendments; and
WHEREAS, On December 12, 2024, the California Coastal Commission approved the Zoning and Local Coastal Program Amendments with suggested modifications that updated the plan to provide clarity and affirmative language to ensure consistency with the Chapter 3 policies of the Coastal Act in regard to visitor-serving commercial uses and coastal hazards; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council April 1, 2025 to include the California Coastal Commission suggested modifications in the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

Evidence, both oral and written, was presented to, and considered by, the City Council at this public hearing.

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Attachment 1
2 NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Coronado hereby ordains as follows:

Section 1. All of the above statements are true and incorporated herein.

Section 2. An Environmental Assessment was prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 65759.

Section 3. Sections 86.34.020, 86.34.030, 86.34.040 and 86.70.052 of the Coronado Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

SEE EXHIBIT “A”
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Chapter, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the City Clerk of the City of Coronado shall cause this Ordinance to be published pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, on the 1st day of April 2025; and THEREAFTER ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, on the 6th day of May 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO: ss.

CITY OF CORONADO)
I, Kelsea Holian, City Clerk of the City of Coronado, hereby certify that the foregoing ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03 passed at the 6th day of May 2025 after having been read at the regular meeting of said City Council held on the 1st day of April 2025.
________________________________
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado, California
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Attachment 1
4 EXHIBIT A
Chapter 86.34

HOUSING ELEMENT OPPORTUNITY SITE OVERLAY ZONE

86.34.020 Permitted Uses
Allowed uses in the HE Overlay Zone are the same as the underlying basic zone except as provided below.

C. Commercial Designated Properties. For property designated Commercial, a mix of shopkeeper units and residential uses are allowed on the ground floor as follows:
i. Shopkeeper units or live-work quarters may occupy the entire ground floor and may front a street;
ii. Residential uses may front 2nd Street between B Avenue and C Avenue; and iii. Other residential uses shall not occupy more than 50 percent of total square feet of the ground floor and shall not front a street.

86.34.030 Development Standards
Development standards in the HE Overlay Zone are the same as the underlying basic zone except as provided below.

D. Flood Risk. The following shall be required for projects at 150 B Avenue (APNs5361022800, 5361022000, 5361023100, 5361023200, 5361023300) and 201 6th Street (APNs 5364111100, 5364111000, 5364110900, 5364110800, 5364110700, 5364110600, 5364110500, 5364110400, 5364110300, 5364110200, 5364110100, 5360100500):
a) The record owner of the development shall enter into an agreement with the City prior to or concurrent with the issuance of a coastal permit in a form that is approved by the City Attorney. The agreement shall include the following acknowledgements and provisions:
1) that the development is located in an area of future sea level rise, including flooding and storms, that may become hazardous in the future; 2) that sea level rise could render it infeasible to provide services to the site; 3) except as to properties governed by the Court of Appeal decision in SLPR, LLC v. State Lands Com. (2020) 49 Cal.App.5th 284, the boundary between public land (tidelands) and private land may shift with rising seas and the development approval does not permit encroachment onto public trust land; 4) that additional adaptation strategies may be required in the future to address sea level rise consistent with the Coastal Act and certified LCP; 5) that the owner waives any rights under Coastal Act Section 30235 and related LCP policies to hard shoreline armoring to protect the development; and 6) that the structure may be required to be removed or relocated and the site restored if it becomes unsafe.

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Attachment 1
5 b) The record owner of the development shall provide notice in the lease to all occupants of the development of the acknowledgements and provisions specified in 86.34.030D(a). c) The first finished floor of the development shall be elevated at least above existing grade.

The development shall not include subterranean parking garages or basements.

86.34.040 By-Right Approval Process
B. As used in this section, “Lower income households” are defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5. “By-right approval” means that the project does not require a special use permit, planned unit development permit, or other discretionary City review or approval. A byright approval process may include ministerial design review as required pursuant to Coronado Municipal Code Title 80 or a coastal permit as required pursuant to Coronado Municipal Code Title 86 Chapter 86.70. Any project that proposes or requires a subdivision map is required to comply with all State and local subdivision requirements.

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Attachment 1
6 Chapter 86.70

COASTAL PERMITS

86.70.052 Exempt categories of development.

The City, after public hearings, has identified the following categories of development as having no potential for any significant adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on coastal resources or on public access to, or along, the coast, and has therefore exempted these development categories from City coastal permit requirements (as per CMC 86.70.040):

A. Improvements to existing single-family dwelling buildings (in accordance with the LCP); B. Improvements to existing duplexes (in accordance with the restrictions of the LCP); C. Repair or maintenance activities that do not result in an addition to, or enlargement or expansion of, the object of such repair or maintenance activities; provided, however, that if the City determines that certain extraordinary methods of repair and maintenance involve a risk of substantial adverse environmental impact, it shall prohibit the use of such methods; and provided, that the activities abide to the restrictions of the LCP; D. The installation, testing, and placement in service of the replacement of any necessary utility connection between an existing services facility and any development approved pursuant to the LCP);
H. Construction of a single-family dwelling building on a legal lot of record in conformance to all applicable requirements of the LCP;
I. Construction of a duplex on a legal lot of record in conformance to all applicable requirements of the LCP;
K. Activities not requiring an initial study under CEQA, an environmental assessment under NEPA, a Planning Commission or City Council interpretation, or issuance of a special use permit or variance; and provided the activities as reviewed within the policies of the Coastal Act shall not create a potential for any adverse effect either individually or cumulatively on coastal resources and the activities conform with all provisions of the LCP. (Ord. 1588) City of Coronado Page 138

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
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INTRODUCTION OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 86.04 AND 86.78 OF THE CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THE CITY’S EXISTING PROHIBITION

OF RESIDENTIAL TIME-SHARES
RECOMMENDATION:

Introduce “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado Amending Portions of the Coronado Municipal Code Related to Time-shares.”
BACKGROUND:

Adopted in 1981, Ordinance No. 1493 (Attachment 2) established the prohibition of time-shares within all residential zones of the City. In 1993, Coronado Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 86.78 was created by Ordinance No. 1809 (Attachment 3) that regulates both transient occupancy and time-share uses and further clarified the prohibition of the establishment or conversion of dwelling units to time-share occupancy use. Additionally, Chapter 86.78 established the current definition of time-share complex as “a building or group of buildings containing one or more habitable units with such dwelling units as may be allowed by this code, whose ownership or right to use facilities are conveyed to multiple individuals for transient time-share occupancy.” There is one existing time-share complex in Coronado located at 1415 Orange Avenue known as Coronado Beach Resort that is located within the Hotel-Motel Zone and is considered legal non-conforming.

An emerging real estate trend, known as fractional ownership, expands the time-share model to single family dwellings and condominium units. Ownership is typically shared among four to eight owners and the amount of time each owner may spend at the property correlates to the fraction of their ownership.

While the CMC currently prohibits this type of use, the proposed amendments would expressly clarify that time-shares and fractional ownership models are not allowed in Coronado.

At a public hearing held on February 25, 2025, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance amendments with a modification clarifying the amendments apply to entities as well as individuals.

At a public hearing held on March 18, 2025 the City Council directed staff to further clarify the definition of “time-share” and to return at a future meeting.

ANALYSIS:

The City's current time-share regulation language needed updating in light of market trend changes and competing state policies since it was originally adopted.

The time-share (also known as fractional ownership) model has gained popularity. Conversion of housing to time-shares depletes the number of housing units that are available to people who seek permanent or longer-term residencies. The loss of owner-occupied housing is a concern for many communities, including Coronado.

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The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and local Metropolitan Planning Organizations such as SANDAG, have recognized the deleterious effect that short-term housing can have on a community’s housing supply and have discussed increasing a City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) if they have a disproportionate number of short-term housing units in their housing inventory.

Fractional ownership time-shares and vacation rentals can also inflate real estate prices by reducing a city’s supply of permanent housing, especially in coastal cities with a high and stable housing demand. The potential loss of permanent housing, reduced housing affordability, and RHNA implications resulting from short-term housing could significantly hamper the City’s ability to develop a compliant Housing Element Update in the next cycle.

Fractional ownership time-shares impact community character because these units tend to be vacant more often than permanent housing, and the occupants may not be engaged in the community activities or share the same pride of community as long-term residents.

Consequences of fractional ownership time-share models are similar to those of short-term rentals, including declining student populations in the local school district, additional noise, traffic, and parking issues.

The proposed amendments clarify that the current time-share prohibition encompasses fractional ownerships regardless of their model or occupancy duration. The amendments incorporate a definition of "time-share" that expressly includes alternative fractional ownership structures and makes corresponding edits for consistency within the sections addressing time-share regulations.

Additional updates included in this ordinance ensure continuity in the language addressing transient occupancy and time-shares, further clarifying the regulations.

At the direction of the City Council staff have amended the proposed definition of “time-share” to exclude arrangements in which multiple persons or successors join directly in purchasing full ownership of an accommodation and thereafter agree upon arrangements for their shared use, such as a trust, LLC, or other agreement. Additionally, Section 86.78.070 is now proposed to include the prohibition of advertising a time-share that is made, established, or converted in violation of the CMC, as defined. Violations would be subject to the provisions of Chapter 1.08 and 1.10 of the CMC. A redline of the proposed amendments can be found in Attachment 4.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ALTERNATIVE:

The City Council may choose to not introduce the ordinance and provide further direction to staff.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment. The prohibition on the conversion of existing or proposed residential uses to timeshare units would regulate how residential units are owned but would not otherwise change the land use designations, permitted densities, or other development standards that could result in a significant physical effect on the environment. This prohibition does not authorize any development, demolition, or other activity that may have a direct or indirect impact on the environment.

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PUBLIC NOTICE:

Public notice of this public hearing was published in the Coronado Eagle and Journal on Tuesday, March 5, 2025.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance 2025-04

2. Ordinance No. 1493

3. Ordinance No. 1809

4. Proposed Coronado Municipal Code Amendments in Redline Submitted By: Community Development Department / Kirk Fatland City of Coronado Page 141
Attachment 1
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO,

CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE CORONADO MUNICIPAL

CODE RELATED TO TIMESHARES
WHEREAS, There is a critical shortage of permanent, long-term housing in the State of California, which has been described by State officials as a crisis; and WHEREAS, A limited supply of suitable vacant land and high land values limit the construction of additional housing opportunities in the City of Coronado; and WHEREAS, Coronado is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic coastline, wide beaches, world-class resorts and historic properties; and WHEREAS, Coronado stands out in the San Diego region for its ability to attract visitors while also supporting the needs of its resident population. Maintaining the balance between the quality of life for residents and those who work in the City and the visitors who help sustain the City’s tourist economy is key to maintaining a sustainable community and stable economy; and WHEREAS, Time-share uses are currently prohibited in the City as they are not an appropriate land use due to the multiple occupancy, short-term tourist-oriented use and commercial management of such properties that create increased traffic generation, excessive noise, and disruption to residential communities through commercial-level maintenance of the time-share use, and would also infringe upon the more than 15 well-established visitor-serving hotels and motels that already exist throughout commercial districts and offer more than 2,000 overnight accommodations; and
WHEREAS, conversion of permanent housing to time-share uses removes housing units from the City’s existing stock and exacerbates the existing housing shortage; and WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest to prohibit conversions of existing housing units or newly constructed housing units into time-share uses, as it would eliminate needed housing stock by diverting those units to a tourist-oriented commercial use; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on February 25, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Coronado hereby ordains as follows:

Section 1. All of the above statements are true and incorporated herein.

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Section 2. The adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment. The prohibition of conversion of existing or proposed residential uses to timeshare units would regulate how residential units are owned and ensure that residential units remain available for residential uses, rather than commercial uses. This prohibition does not authorize any development, demolition, or other activity that may have a direct or indirect impact on the environment. Therefore, adoption of this ordinance is exempt from CEQA, and no further action is required to comply with CEQA.

Section 3. Sections 86.04.769, 86.78.040, 86.78.050, 86.78.070, and 86.78.080 of the Coronado Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the City Clerk of the City of Coronado shall cause this Ordinance to be published pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, on the 6th day of May 2025; and
THEREAFTER ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, on the 20th day of May 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
____________________________________
JOHN D. DUNCAN, Mayor of the
City of Coronado, California
ATTEST:
__________________________________
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado, California
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*****

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO: ss.

CITY OF CORONADO)
I, Kelsea Holian, City Clerk of the City of Coronado, hereby certify that the foregoing ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04 passed at the 20th day of May 2025 after having been read at the regular meeting of said City Council held on the 6th day of May 2025.
________________________________
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado, California
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Attachment 1
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 86.04

DEFINITIONS
Sections:

86.04.769 Time-share

86.04.769 Time-share.
“Time-share” means the use of one or more accommodations or any part thereof, through any arrangement, plan, scheme, or similar device, whether by membership agreement, bylaws, shareholder agreement, partnership agreement, sale, lease, deed, license, right to use agreement, or by any other means, whereby a purchaser, in exchange for consideration, receives the right to exclusive use of an accommodation or accommodations, whether through the granting of ownership rights, possessory rights or otherwise, for a period of time less than one full year during any given year on a recurring basis for more than one year. The definition of a Time-share does not include arrangements whereby by multiple persons and their successors join in directly purchasing full ownership of an accommodation and thereafter agree upon arrangements for their shared use.

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Chapter 86.78

TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY

86.78.040 Definition – time-share occupancy.
“Time-share occupancy” means any arrangement where the use, occupancy, or possession of real property circulates among purchasers of intervals of ownership according to a fixed or floating time schedule on a periodic basis for a specific period of time during any given year, regardless of the name used to describe the method of use, occupancy, or possession. (Ord. 1495)

86.78.050 Definition – Time-share use.
“Time-share use” is one or more dwelling units or habitable accommodations, whether located in a single building or group of buildings, whose ownership or right to use facilities are conveyed to multiple individuals for “time-share occupancy.”

86.78.070 Time-share regulations.

A. For all zones, no dwelling unit or habitable unit shall be established for or converted to timeshare use.

B. For all zones, no person shall make a dwelling unit or habitable unit subject to an arrangement which creates a time-share occupancy right or a time-share use.

C. For all zones, no person, including, but not limited to, an owner of a time-share, management entity, agent, or broker, may advertise, publish, or otherwise disseminate in any way through any medium, the availability for sale or use of an accommodation made, established, or converted in violation of this section.

86.78.080 Nonconforming time-share uses.

Nonconforming time-share uses may be reconstructed so long as neither the number of dwelling units or habitable units for each complex nor the number of bedrooms for each unit is increased, the height of a structure is not increased, existing building profiles are maintained, and the number and size of existing parking spaces is not reduced.

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ORDINANCE NO. L4I49

INTERIM ORDINANCE PROHIBITING

TRANSIENT TIME-SHARE USE

IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development has been directed to study and propose ordinances to regulate transient occupancy uses within the residential zones:

The City Council of the City of Coronado, California, DOES ORDAIN as follows:

No dwelling unit in a residential zone shall be
used for transient, time-share occupancy.

No person shall make a dwelling unit in a residential zone subject to an arrangement which creates a transient, time-share occupancy right.

The right to use, occupy or possess or the use,
occupancy, or possession of a dwelling unit in a
residential unit for a period of twenty-five (25)
consecutive calendar days or less, when conveyed with
consideration through:

The creation of an estate in the
real property to include, without limitation, tenancy in common, time-span ownership, or interval ownership; or, The creation of a personal right to
include, without limitation, license, club
membership contract, limited partnership,
shareholder, or bond,
shall constitute a transient, time-share occupancy.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Coronado, California, this 21st day of July 1981, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Adams, Herron, Odiorne, Callahan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
C Patrick Callahan, Mayor of the
City of Coronado, California
ATTEST:

Thomas Patricola, City Clerk
Attachment 2
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ORDINANCE NO. 1809

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONADO
AMENDING TITLE 86 OF THE CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE CHAPTER 86.78 REGARDING THE REGULATION OF TRANSIENT

OCCUPANCY, TIME-SHARE DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSIENT RENTAL
The City Council of the City of Coronado, California, DOES ORDAIN that the City of Coronado Municipal Code is amended as follows:

SECTION ONE: That Chapter 86.78 is added to Title 86 to read as follows:

CHAPTER 86.78

TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY

86.78.010 Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this Chapter is to regulate various forms of transient occupancy within the City.

86.78.020 Definition: Transient Occupancy. "Transient Occupancy" means the right to use, occupy or possess, or the use, occupancy, or possession of a dwelling unit or a habitable unit for a period of twenty-five consecutive calendar days or less. (Ord. 1495)

86.78.030 Definition: Transient Rental. "Transient Rental" means the renting, letting, subletting, leasing or subleasing of a dwelling unit or a habitable unit for "transient occupancy". (Ord. 1495)

86.78.040 Definition: Transient Time Share Occupancy. "Transient Time Share Occupancy" means "transiert occupancy" when conveyed with consideration through any arrangement where the use, occupancy, or possession of real property circulates among purchasers of intervals of ownership according to a fixed or floating time schedule on a periodic basis for a specific period of time during any given year, regardless of the name used to describe the method of use, occupancy, or possession. (Ord. 1495) Attachment 3
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86.78.050 Definition: Time Share Complex. "Time Share Complex" is a building or group of buildings containing one or more habitable units with such dwelling units as may be allowed by this Code, whose ownership or right to use facilities are conveyed to multiple individuals for "transient time-share occupancy".

86.78.060 Transient Rental Regulations.

No dwelling or habitable unit in any residential zone (except as specified in Subsection "B") shall be used as a transient rental. (Ord. 1495) Dwelling or habitable units within R-4 Zone motels, or that constitute lodging houses within the P Overlay Zone may be utilized as transient rentals. (Ord. 1788)

86.78.070 Transient Time Share Occupancy Regulations.

For all zones, no dwelling unit or habitable unit shall be established for, or converted to, transient, time-share occupancy use.

For all zones, no person shall make a dwelling unit or habitable unit subject to an arrangement which creates a transient, time-share occupancy right.

86.78.080 Nonconforming Time Share Complexes. Nonconforming Time Share Complexes may be reconstructed so long as neither the number of dwelling units or habitable units for each complex nor the number of bedrooms for each unit is increased; the height of a structure is not increased, existing building profiles are maintained; and the number and size of existing parking spaces is not reduced.

SECTION TWO: That Chapter 86.02 is amended by the repeal of Section 86.02.140.

SECTION THREE: That Chapter 86.02 is amended by the repeal of Section

86.02.150.

SECTION FOUR: That Chapter 86.32, Section 86.32.010 is amended to read as follows:

86.32.010 Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to provide for areas in appropriate locations where centers providing for the needs of tourists, travelers and transient occupants may be established, maintained and protected. The regulations contained herein are designed to encourage the provision of "transient rental" facilities (other than "Time Share Complexes"), restaurants, professional offices and other activities providing for the convenience, welfare or entertainment of the transient.

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SECTION FIVE: : This ordinance was introduced on MAY 4, 1993 SECTION SIX: Upon the introduction and adoption of this ordinance, the City Clerk is directed to publish this ordinance within 15 days following adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of MAY , 1993, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: KEITH, SCHMIDT AND EMISEK
NAYS: CHAMBERLAIN AND HERRON
ABSTAINS: NONE -
ABSENT: NONE I
Marj H4on Mayor of the
City of Coronado, California
ATTEST:

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DEFINITIONS
Sections:

86.04.769 Time share

86.04.769 Time share.
“Time share” means the use of one or more accommodations or any part thereof, through any arrangement, plan, scheme, or similar device, whether by membership agreement, bylaws, shareholder agreement, partnership agreement, sale, lease, deed, license, right to use agreement, or by any other means, whereby a purchaser, in exchange for consideration, receives the right to exclusive use of an accommodation or accommodations, whether through the granting of ownership rights, possessory rights or otherwise, for a period of time less than one full year during any given year on a recurring basis for more than one year. The definition of a Time-share does not include arrangements whereby by multiple persons and their successors join in directly purchasing full ownership of an accommodation and thereafter agree upon arrangements for their shared use.

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TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY

86.78.040 Definition – Transient tTime-share occupancy. “Transient tTime-share occupancy” means “transient occupancy” when conveyed with consideration through any arrangement where the use, occupancy, or possession of real property circulates among purchasers of intervals of ownership according to a fixed or floating time schedule on a periodic basis for a specific period of time during any given year, regardless of the name used to describe the method of use, occupancy, or possession.
(Ord. 1495)

86.78.050 Definition – Time-share use complex.
“Time-share use complex” is a building or group of buildings containing one or more dwelling units or habitable accommodations units with such dwelling units as may be allowed by this code, whether located in a single building or group of buildings, whose ownership or right to use facilities are conveyed to multiple individuals or entities for “transient time-share occupancy.”

86.78.070 Transient t Time-share occupancy regulations.

A. For all zones, no dwelling unit or habitable unit shall be established for, or converted to, transient, time-share occupancy use.

B. For all zones, no person shall make a dwelling unit or habitable unit subject to an arrangement which creates a transient, time-share occupancy right or a time-share use.

86.78.080 Nonconforming time-share use complexes.

Nonconforming time-share uses complexes may be reconstructed so long as neither the number of dwelling units or habitable units for each complex nor the number of bedrooms for each unit is increased, the height of a structure is not increased, existing building profiles are maintained, and the number and size of existing parking spaces is not reduced.

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Item 10a.

Councilmember Steward
Councilmember Amy Steward
League of California Cities Representative
Coastal Cities Leadership Group – San Diego Coast Representative League of California Cities City Leaders Summit
Sacramento, CA | April 23–25, 2025
Celebrated California Cities Week (April 20-26)
Leadership Summit Summary
I recently attended the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit, where I participated in legislative advocacy meetings, networking events, and conference sessions focused on key issues impacting California cities.

Advocacy Highlights
• Met with Assemblymembers Laurie Davies, Tasha Boerner, Jacqui Irwin, and Senator Catherine Blakespear.
• Advocated for Coronado on issues including cross-border pollution, RHNA housing allocation concerns, sea-level rise mitigation, and coastal project approvals. • Supported legislation such as AB 650 (housing element reform), AB 262 (disaster assistance), SB 74 (local infrastructure funding), and SB 454 (PFAS removal). • Provided feedback on AB 452 (surfing reserves) to protect local coastal management authority.

Networking and Collaboration
• Strengthened Coronado’s relationships with the California Coastal Commission, Cal Cities Coastal Leadership Group, and regional leaders.
• Collaborated with Coronado’s legislative advocate, Kyra Ross, and Cal Cities Coast Cities Leadership Group advocate, Melissa Sparks-Kranz.

Key Conference Takeaways
• California’s economy faces challenges from tariffs, deportations, climate change, and rising costs, but retains major advantages through its skilled workforce. • Cities are navigating growing risks from PFAS litigation, disaster recovery funding gaps, and infrastructure needs.
• Legislative advocacy and proactive planning remain essential for local resilience and community success.

Conclusion
Ongoing engagement with state leaders, regional coalitions, and legislative advocates is critical to representing Coronado’s interests and advancing policies that support sustainable, resilient communities.

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
May 6, 2025 10b

INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THE DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP

CRITERIA OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION INTO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY 27 REGARDING THE

ROLE OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION IN REVIEW OF PUBLIC ARTS PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION:

Introduce Ordinance 2025-05 incorporating the duties of the Design Review Commission into the Planning Commission and adopt Resolution 2025-21 amending City Council Policy 27 regarding the role of the Design Review Commission in review of public arts projects.

BACKGROUND:

At the November 19, 2024, Regular City Council meeting, Council directed that the Design Review Commission (DRC) and Planning Commission be consolidated into a single body, meeting monthly. At the April 1, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting, the City Council provided further direction regarding the composition and duties of the body.

ANALYSIS:

The Design Review Commission's (DRC) role and responsibilities are specified throughout the Coronado Municipal Code (CMC), primarily in Chapter 2 (Organization) and Chapter 80 (Design Review). The draft ordinance proposes incorporating the DRC's duties into the Planning Commission, repealing relevant sections of Chapter 2, and reducing redundancies as part of an ongoing effort to streamline the Municipal Code. Additionally, the proposed ordinance would replace all references to "Design Review Commission" with "Planning Commission" in Chapter

80. Further references to the DRC in other CMC sections will be addressed during future substantive revisions to those sections.

The proposal also includes a draft resolution to amend City Council Policy 27, which would update language regarding the roles of the Planning Commission and Cultural Arts Commission in public arts projects, replacing previous references to the Design Review Commission.

Staff research on naming conventions shows that most agencies use the straightforward title "Planning Commission," even when these bodies oversee multiple functions. Notable exceptions include Sacramento's "Planning and Design Commission" and the "Planning and Transportation Commission" in Palo Alto and Mission Viejo. For clarity and simplicity, staff recommends retaining the name "Planning Commission."
FISCAL IMPACT:

This item has no fiscal impact.

ALTERNATIVE:

The City Council may decline to introduce the ordinance or adopt the resolution and provide further direction to staff.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

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Not Applicable.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

No notice required. Current members of the Commissions have been notified that the item has been brought to Council.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance 2025-05

2. Ordinance 2025-05 Redlined

3. Resolution 2025-21

4. Council Policy 27 Redlined
Submitted By: City Clerk's Office / Kelsea Holian
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CORONADO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2, CHAPTER

2.46 (DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION) AND
CHAPTER 2.66 (PLANNING COMMISSION), AND
AMENDING TITLE 80, CHAPTER 80 (DESIGN

REVIEW)
WHEREAS, at its meeting of November 19, 2024, the City Council of the City of Coronado approved the consolidation of the Design Review Commission and the Planning Commission into a single body that would convene on a monthly basis and operate under the title of “Planning Commission;” and
WHEREAS, the City Council provided additional direction to City staff at its meeting of April 1, 2025, regarding the specific membership composition, qualifications, and appointment process for this consolidated commission; and
WHEREAS, references to the Design Review Commission appear throughout the Coronado Municipal Code, most notably in Title 2 and Title 80, which now require amendments to reflect the commission consolidation; and
WHEREAS, the consolidation of these commissions necessitates comprehensive updates to the Municipal Code to ensure clarity, eliminate redundancies, and establish consistent guidelines for the new consolidated body; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to institute revisions to the Coronado Municipal Code contained herein to increase efficiency and clarity, reflect changes to the consolidated commissions contemplated herein, and move forward with the evolution of the City’s commission structure.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:

Section 1. All of the above statements are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. Title 2, Chapter 2.46 of the Coronado Municipal Code shall be stricken and reserved for future use.

Section 3. Title 2, Chapter 2.66 of the Coronado Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: See Exhibit A, attached hereto.

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Section 4. Title 80 of the Coronado Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: See Exhibit B, attached hereto.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Chapter, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the City Clerk of the City of Coronado shall cause this ordinance published pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, on May 6, 2025; and
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Coronado at a regular meeting thereof this May 20, 2025, by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN D. DUNCAN, Mayor of the
City of Coronado, California
ATTEST:

KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado, California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO :
ss. CITY OF CORONADO )
I, Kelsea Holian, City Clerk of the City of Coronado, hereby certify that the foregoing ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05 passed at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coronado held on May 20, 2025, after having been read at the regular meeting of said City Council held on May 6, 2025.

KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado, California
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05
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Exhibit A
Chapter 2.66
Planning Commission

2.66.010 Planning Commission Established
There is hereby established the Planning Commission which, in addition to the duties and responsibilities enumerated herein and throughout the City’s municipal code, shall assume all duties and responsibilities previously assigned to the Design Review Commission.

2.66.020 Membership
A. During the transition period following the consolidation of the Design Review Commission and Planning Commission, the Planning Commission may consist of up to seven members, comprised of the members of both the former Design Review Commission and the current Planning Commission who choose to continue service. Through attrition, the membership shall be ultimately reduced to five members.

B. Three members of the Commission are preferred to be professionals in some field of design, planning, or commercial property management within the City so long as no direct conflicts of interest exist between the role of a commissioner and their professional position.

2.66.030 Meetings
A. The Planning Commission shall hold regular meetings in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, on the second Tuesday of each month, commencing at 3:00 p.m.

2.33.040 Duties
B. Further, the Planning Commission shall study and report to the City Council upon any matter referred to it by the City Council and shall keep the City Council currently advised of all matters pending, and shall furnish any specific information, reports or materials which the City Council may request.

C. The Planning Commission duties include considering and making determinations on all applications submitted pursuant to the design review process as established in this code.

D. The Planning Commission may review proposed specific plans used to implement the City's General Plan, from the standpoint of the environmental design review process, and may prepare and recommend to the City Council a "design element" to be included in the General Plan.

E. The City Council may, from time to time, assign other duties and responsibilities to the Planning Commission as the City Council sees fit.

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Exhibit B
Title 80
Design Review

80.00.020 Jurisdiction
No building permit or occupancy permit shall be issued or given unless and until the proposed construction, exterior alteration, exterior remodeling, relocation or exterior repainting has been referred to the Planning Commission for review as heretofore established, and a final disposition made by the Commission or, on appeal, by the City Council as hereafter provided.

80.00.030 Scope of Authority
H. Any matter referred to the Planning Commission by the City Council consistent with the purposes of this chapter;
I. Any matter referred to the Planning Commission by the Community Development Department as provided in CMC 86.56.820, Vacant premises; M. Single-family or duplex development in the R-1A and R-1A Subzones, R-1B and R-4 Zones when the property owner has voluntary elected Planning Commission approval for a floor area ratio design feature bonus point in accordance with CMC 86.08.035, 86.09.050,

86.10.035 and the Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan Chapter V.B.13, respectively; N. Any building with one or more “structural nonconformity” or “floor area ratio nonconformity” that is proposed to be enlarged by 150 percent or greater of the existing building gross floor area without correcting the nonconformities and the property owner has voluntary elected Planning Commission approval in accordance with CMC 86.50.105(B).

80.00.032 Design review exemption
A resource that has been designated as a historic resource by the City and listed on the historic resource inventory shall be exempt from the Planning Commission process.

80.00.035 Previously approved design and color schemes
Design review shall not be required for maintenance and repair of any improvement previously reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission when such work will not result in a change of color or design, unless such approval was expressly conditioned otherwise, and when such work is not otherwise in conflict with existing ordinances.

80.00.037 Predesign meetings
Predesign meetings are recommended with a Planning Commission subcommittee prior to formal design review submittal.

80.00.040 Procedure
E. The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed as provided for in CMC

80.00.140.

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Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, an application for design review involving the establishment, or expansion by more than 1,000 square feet of floor area, of a hotel or motel in the Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed to the City Council.

80.00.050 Approval criteria
The Planning Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove any project or item under its review authority after considering whether the criteria are complied with. Projects located in Commercial and R-4 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zones shall also comply with the design criteria, contained in CMC Title 88, of the Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan. These criteria are not intended to restrict imagination, innovation, or variety, but rather to assist in focusing on design principles that can result in creative solutions to assist in promoting the purpose of this chapter. The issuance of a building permit or occupancy permit by the Community Development Department in any matter subject to the Commission’s scope of authority shall be subject to the Commission’s actions on the project or item.

80.00.075 Findings for denial for commercial development B. The Planning Commission shall deny the application for a design review permit for property in the Central Commercial, Limited Commercial, or Hotel-Motel Zones if one or more of the following is found:

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80.00.113 Formula fast food restaurants
C. The Planning Commission shall deny the application for a design review permit if one or more of the following is found:

80.00.115 Satellite antennas
F. Upon the acceptance of an application, the Community Development Department shall cause the application to be set for a public hearing before the Planning Commission no less than 14 days nor more than 60 days from the date of acceptance.

G. Notice shall be mailed to all owners of property within 100 feet of the site of the proposed project, as shown in the latest tax rolls.

80.00.140 Appeals
Any person may appeal a decision of the Planning Commission to the City Council by filing with the City Clerk a written notice of appeal within 10 calendar days after a decision of the Commission in accordance with Chapter 1.12 CMC.

80.00.160 Expiration of design review approval
Unless extended pursuant to this provision, approval of a design review application shall expire if substantial work on the project has not commenced within three years of the date of final City approval. The Director of Community Development, upon a written request of the applicant, may grant an extension of an approval up to an additional year. The Planning Commission, upon a written request of the applicant, may grant or extend an approval for a determinant period greater than what would otherwise be allowed, if the Commission’s motion or resolution incorporates a finding of the ongoing nature of the project, and specifically states the duration of the approval.

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Chapter 2.46

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
Sections:

2.46.010 Design Review Commission established.

2.46.020 Membership.

2.46.030 Meetings.

2.46.040 Duties.

2.46.050 Staff support.

2.46.010 Design Review Commission established.

There is hereby established a Design Review Commission. (Ord. 1794)

2.46.020 Membership.

A. The Design Review Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the City Council.

B. The members of the Design Review Commission shall be appointed for staggered three-year terms.

C. Three members of the Commission are preferred to be professionals in some field of design, including but not limited to architecture, landscaping, interior design, or graphic design. One member is preferred to be a businessperson owning, operating, or managing property in the City of a commercial or industrial nature. The qualifications of the remaining member of the commission shall be established by the City Council at its discretion. (Ord. 2022-04R § 2, 2022; Ord. 2035 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1913)

2.46.030 Meetings.

A. The regular meetings of the Design Review Commission shall be held in the City Council Chambers of City Hall at least twice a month on a day and at an hour specified by resolution of the Design Review Commission.

B. Three members of the Design Review Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

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C. The affirmative vote of three members of the Design Review Commission shall be necessary for it to take action.

2.46.040 Duties.

A. The Design Review Commission duties include considering and making determinations on all applications submitted pursuant to the design review process as established in this code.

B. At the request of the Planning Commission, the Design Review Commission may review proposed specific plans used to implement the City’s General Plan, from the standpoint of the environmental design review process, and may prepare and recommend to the Planning Commission a “design element” to be included in the General Plan.

C. The City Council may, from time to time, assign other duties and responsibilities to the Design Review Commission as the City Council sees fit.

2.46.050 Staff support.

The Director of Community Development or the Director’s designee shall serve as the Secretary to the Design Review Commission, and shall provide the staff services necessary to ensure the effective functioning of the Design Review Commission.

Chapter 2.66

PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:

2.66.010 Planning Commission established.

2.66.020 Membership.

2.66.030 Meetings.

2.66.040 Duties.

2.66.050 Appeal of final decision.

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2.66.010 Planning Commission established.

There is hereby established the Planning Commission which, in addition to the duties and responsibilities enumerated herein and throughout the City’s municipal code, shall assume all duties and responsibilities previously assigned to the Design Review Commission. (Ord. 1794)

2.66.020 Membership.

A. The Planning Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the City Council.

B. The members of the Planning Commission shall serve staggered, three-year terms. (Ord. 2035 §§ 2, 3, 2013; Ord. 1914)
A. During the transition period following the consolidation of the Design Review Commission and Planning Commission, the Planning Commission may consist of up to seven members, comprised of the members of both the former Design Review Commission and the current Planning Commission who choose to continue service. Through attrition, the membership shall be ultimately reduced to five members.

2.66.030 Meetings.

A. The Planning Commission shall hold regular meetings in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, commencing at 3:00 p.m.

B. Three members of the Planning Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

2.66.040 Duties.

A. The Planning Commission shall perform such duties as may be specified by ordinance or resolution of the City Council or by the laws of the State of California.

B. Further, the The Planning Commission shall study and report to the City Council upon any matter referred to it by the City Council and shall keep the City Council currently advised of all City of Coronado Page 165
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matters pending, and shall furnish any specific information, reports or materials which the City Council may request.

C. The Planning Commission duties include considering and making determinations on all applications submitted pursuant to the design review process as established in this code.

E. The City Council may, from time to time, assign other duties and responsibilities to the Planning Commission as the City Council sees fit.

2.66.050 Appeal of final decision.

All final determinations of the Planning Commission shall be posted at City Hall and shall become final 11 days thereafter unless a timely appeal is filed to the City Council in accordance with the provisions of this code.

Title 80

DESIGN REVIEW

80.00.020 Jurisdiction.

No building permit or occupancy permit shall be issued or given unless and until the proposed construction, exterior alteration, exterior remodeling, relocation or exterior repainting has been referred to the Design ReviewPlanning Commission for review as heretofore established, and a final disposition made by the Commission or, on appeal, by the City Council as hereafter provided. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)

80.00.030 Scope of authority.

The Commission has design review authority over the following and related landscaping:

A. Construction, exterior alteration, addition to or an exterior repainting of any public building or structure including street furniture;
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B. Relocation of any nonresidential building or multiple-family dwelling; C. All development requiring a special use permit, planned unit development, or similar proceeding as exists now or as may in the future be established by the City; D. Any exterior alteration, addition, new construction or exterior repainting in the C-R or H-M Zones, or Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan with the exception of single-family development; E. All multiple-family dwelling units;
F. Any exterior alteration, addition, new construction or exterior repainting in the R-3 Zone except for single-family or duplex development which meets the minimum requirements of the R-3 Zone, excluding floor area ratio and structural coverage which shall comply with the R-1B Zone standards as provided in CMC 86.10.035 and 86.10.100;
G. Signs and advertising structures except as provided in CMC 86.60.100, 86.60.115 and

86.60.140;
H. Any matter referred to the Design ReviewPlanning Commission by the Planning Commission or City Council consistent with the purposes of this chapter; I. Any matter referred to the Design ReviewPlanning Commission by the Community Development Department as provided in CMC 86.56.820, Vacant premises; J. Any exterior alteration, addition, new construction, or exterior repainting of all nonconforming professional, commercial and manufacturing uses in Residential Zones; K. Satellite antennas larger than three feet in diameter; L. Any roof deck or balcony whose walking surface is 14 feet or greater above grade in the R-1A and R-1A Subzones, R-1B, R-3 and R-4 Zones. Design review shall be limited to features of the roof deck and how the deck and access to said deck is integrated into the building roof and building architecture and impacts to neighbors;
M. Single-family or duplex development in the R-1A and R-1A Subzones, R-1B and R-4 Zones when the property owner has voluntary elected Design ReviewPlanning Commission approval for a floor area ratio design feature bonus point in accordance with CMC 86.08.035, 86.09.050, 86.10.035 and the Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan Chapter V.B.13, respectively; N. Any building with one or more “structural nonconformity” or “floor area ratio nonconformity” that is proposed to be enlarged by 150 percent or greater of the existing building gross floor area without correcting the nonconformities and the property owner has voluntary elected Design ReviewPlanning Commission approval in accordance with CMC 86.50.105(B). (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)
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80.00.032 Design review exemption.

A resource that has been designated as a historic resource by the City and listed on the historic resource inventory shall be exempt from the Design ReviewPlanning Commission process. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)

80.00.035 Previously approved design and color schemes.

Design review shall not be required for maintenance and repair of any improvement previously reviewed and approved by the Design ReviewPlanning Commission when such work will not result in a change of color or design, unless such approval was expressly conditioned otherwise, and when such work is not otherwise in conflict with existing ordinances. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)

80.00.037 Predesign meetings.

Predesign meetings are recommended with a Design ReviewPlanning Commission subcommittee prior to formal design review submittal. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)

80.00.040 Procedure.

The following procedure shall govern the submission and review of site and building plan:

A. The following items must be submitted to the Community Development Department at least 21 days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission:

1. An application for design review on forms prescribed by the Community Development Department and accompanied by the required fees established by City Council resolution.

2. Nine copies of each of the following:
a. Plot plan drawn to a scale of not less than one-eighth inch equals one foot showing dimensions and size of each lot to be built upon or otherwise used; the size, shape and location of existing and proposed buildings; and the location and layout of parking areas, parking spaces, and driveways.
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Community Development Department may, at his discretion, waive this requirement when such applications as required in subsection (A)(1) of this section apply to other such minor changes where the submission of landscape plans would not, in his opinion, assist in describing the proposed change.
c. Exterior elevations of all sides of proposed new buildings and additions to existing buildings; exterior elevations of proposed remodeling or face lifting. In the case of additions to existing buildings, exterior elevations of both the addition and the existing building are required.
d. Exterior color samples.
e. Such other information, drawings, plans, material samples, models or renderings that may be required by the Community Development Department to assist the Commission in arriving at a decision. The use of color renderings and photographs is encouraged.

B. The Community Development Department shall determine whether the application is complete, and shall refer complete submittals, with its comments, to the Commission at its next available regular meeting. The Commission shall act on the application within 30 days after such referral, unless applicant requests, and the Commission grants, an extension of time.

C. The Department shall notify the applicant in writing within 30 days of the application submittal if (and why) the application is incomplete. The applicant may appeal to the Planning Commission the Department’s determination that the application is incomplete up to 10 days after receiving notice of the Department’s decision. The Community Development Department shall refer the appeal, with its comments, to the Planning Commission at its next available regular meeting. The Planning Commission shall act on the appeal within 60 days after the appeal is received by the City unless the appellant and the City agree to a time extension of no more than 60 days.

D. The Community Development Department shall advise the applicant in writing of the time, date and place of the Commission’s consideration of the application, or appeal to the Planning Commission, and the final disposition thereof.

E. The decision of the Design ReviewPlanning Commission is final unless appealed as provided for in CMC 80.00.140. The decision of the Planning Commission on whether an application is complete is final. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016) City of Coronado Page 169
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80.00.045 Hotels and motels in the Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan.

Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, an application for design review involving the establishment, or expansion by more than 1,000 square feet of floor area, of a hotel or motel in the Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan shall be submitted to the Design ReviewPlanning Commission for approval. The decision of the Design ReviewPlanning Commission is final unless appealed to the City Council. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)

80.00.050 Approval criteria.

The Design ReviewPlanning Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove any project or item under its review authority after considering whether the criteria are complied with.

Projects located in Commercial and R-4 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zones shall also comply with the design criteria, contained in CMC Title 88, of the Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan. These criteria are not intended to restrict imagination, innovation, or variety, but rather to assist in focusing on design principles that can result in creative solutions to assist in promoting the purpose of this chapter. The issuance of a building permit or occupancy permit by the Community Development Department in any matter subject to the Commission’s scope of authority shall be subject to the Commission’s actions on the project or item. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)

80.00.060 Relationship of building to site.

A. The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition with the streetscape, and to provide for adequate planting, pedestrian movement, and parking areas.

B. Site planning in which setbacks and yards which exceed current regulations are encouraged to provide an inviting streetscape.

C. Parking areas shall be treated with decorative elements, building wall extension, plantings, berms or other innovative means so as to largely screen parking areas from view from public ways.

D. The height and scale of each building of different architectural styles shall be made compatible by such means as screens, site breaks, colors, and materials. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)
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80.00.070 Relationship of building and site to surrounding area.

A. Adjacent buildings of different architectural styles shall be made compatible by such means as screens, site breaks, colors, and materials.

B. Attractive landscape transition to surrounding properties shall be provided.

C. Harmony in texture, lines, and masses is required. Monotony shall be avoided.

D. Buildings shall have compatible scale to those in the surrounding area. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)

80.00.075 Findings for denial for commercial development.

A. The purpose of the standards in this section is to regulate commercial zones in order to maintain the City’s unique village character, the vitality of our commercial districts, and the quality of life of Coronado residents.

B. The Design ReviewPlanning Commission shall deny the application for a design review permit for property in the Central Commercial, Limited Commercial, or Hotel-Motel Zones if one or more of the following is found:

1. Proposed improvements will conflict with other development in the area, in terms of design, landscape, or scale;

2. Proposed improvements will result in visual clutter or garish color, or cause a building facade to have inappropriate, conflicting design elements;

3. Proposed improvements will fail to achieve human scale, will be excessively massive, or will dominate the neighborhood;

4. Proposed signage:
a. Is not in keeping with the design of the structure;
b. Is not in scale with the size of the building facade and adjacent properties; c. Emphasizes corporate logos; or
d. Incorporates unnatural or fluorescent colors, or intense lighting that intrudes on the nightscape; and

5. Proposed improvements will adversely impact the quality of life in Coronado by:

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a. Discouraging business vitality and diversity;
b. Detracting from the village ambiance;
c. Detracting from the pedestrian-friendly environment; or d. Detracting from the rhythm of the street (i.e., incompatibility with the scale, facade plane offsets, detailing, fenestration, etc., of existing store facades of the streetscape). (Ord. 2024- 02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)

80.00.080 Landscape and site treatment.

Landscape elements included in these criteria consist of all forms of planting and vegetation, ground forms, rock groupings, water patterns, and all visible construction except buildings and utilitarian structures.

A. Where natural or existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they shall be preserved and developed. Modification to topography will be permitted where it contributes to good appearance.

B. Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces, and other paved areas shall provide an inviting and stable appearance for walking and, if seating is provided, for sitting.

C. Landscape treatment shall be provided to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and important areas, and provide shade.

D. Unity of design shall be achieved by repetition of certain plant varieties and other materials, and by correlation with adjacent developments.

E. Plant material shall be selected for interest in its structure, texture, and color and for its ultimate growth.

F. In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrians or motor traffic, they shall be protected by appropriate curbs, tree guards, or other devices.

G. Parking areas and trafficways shall be enhanced with landscaped spaces containing trees or tree groupings which shall be adequately irrigated and maintained. Shrubs shall be used only where they will not obscure vision.

H. The placement of trees in parkways or paved areas is encouraged.

I. Service yards, and other places which tend to be unsightly, shall be screened by use of walls, fencing, plantings, or combinations of these.

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J. In areas where general planting does not prosper, other materials, such as fences, walls, and paving of wood, brick, stone, gravel or cobbles, shall be used. Carefully selected plants shall be combined with such materials where possible.

K. Exterior lighting, when used, shall enhance the building design and the adjoining landscape.

Lighting standards and fixtures shall be of a design and size compatible with the building and adjacent areas. Lighting shall be restrained in design, color, and brilliance. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)

80.00.085 Water conservation.

The semi-arid climate zone in which the City of Coronado is located requires the appropriate use of landscape materials and irrigation methods to conserve water.

A. Xeriscape principles shall be used in the design of a landscape and irrigation plan to ensure water conservation.

B. Drought-tolerant landscape materials which will demand less water and will continue to flourish in drought conditions shall be planted wherever possible.

C. Low volume irrigation, moisture sensors, and rain sensors are water-conserving irrigation methods which shall be included in irrigation systems and plans wherever possible. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)

80.00.110 Miscellaneous structures and street furniture.

A. Miscellaneous structures include any structures, other than buildings, visible to view from any public way or ways. Street furniture includes all objects not commonly referred to as structures and located in streets and public ways and outside of buildings.

B. Miscellaneous structures and street furniture located on private property shall be designed to be part of the architectural concept of design and landscape. Materials shall be compatible with buildings, scale shall be good, colors shall be in harmony with buildings and surroundings, and proportions shall be attractive.

C. Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street furniture shall meet the criteria applicable to site, landscape, buildings, and signs. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)
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80.00.113 Formula fast food restaurants.

A. The purpose of the standards in this section is to regulate the construction of formula fast food restaurants in order to maintain the City’s unique village character, the vitality of our commercial districts, and the quality of life of Coronado residents.

B. In addition to the other regulations in this code, the regulations in this section shall be used to review an application for a design review permit for proposed improvements to a formula fast food restaurant.

C. The Design ReviewPlanning Commission shall deny the application for a design review permit if one or more of the following is found:

1. Proposed improvements will conflict with other development in the area, in terms of design, landscape, or scale;

2. Proposed improvements will result in visual clutter or garish color, or cause the formula fast food restaurant to have conflicting design elements;

3. Proposed improvements will fail to achieve human scale, will be excessively massive, or will dominate the neighborhood;

4. Proposed signage:
a. Is not in keeping with the design of the resulting formula fast food restaurant; b. Is not in scale with the size of the building facade and adjacent properties; c. Emphasizes corporate logos; or
d. Incorporates unnatural or fluorescent colors, or intense lighting that intrudes on the nightscape; and

5. Proposed improvements will adversely impact the quality of life in Coronado by:
a. Discouraging business vitality and diversity;
b. Detracting from the village ambiance;
c. Detracting from the pedestrian-friendly environment; or d. Detracting from the rhythm of the street (i.e., incompatibility with the scale, facade plane offsets, detailing, fenestration, etc., of existing store facades of the streetscape). (Ord. 2024- 02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016)
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80.00.115 Satellite antennas.

A. An apparatus capable of receiving communications from a transmitter or a transmitter relay located in a planetary orbit or a dish microwave antenna shall be subject to the applicable regulations of this title, subject to such conditions as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this title.

B. The proposal will be approved so long as the location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed apparatus is compatible with and does not adversely affect, in a material manner, adjacent uses, residences, structures or natural resources, with consideration given to, among other things, the following:

1. The effect on the character of the neighborhood;

2. The effect upon views from public and private vantage points;

3. The effect upon environmental quality or natural resources; and

4. The susceptibility of the site for the type and intensity of use or development which is proposed.

C. Satellite antennas shall be located and designed and screened so as to cause the least visual impact on views from surrounding properties and from public areas.

D. Notwithstanding the above, the regulations of this section shall not be administered so as to:

1. Prevent reception of satellite-delivered signals from major communication satellites that, when viewed on a conventional television set, are at least equal in picture quality to those received from local commercial television stations; or

2. Impose costs on the potential user of the antenna that are excessive in light of the purchase and installation costs of the equipment.

E. If an applicant claims that an imposed regulation violates one or both of the provisions of subsection D of this section, the applicant shall deposit with the City a sum determined by the Director of Community Development sufficient to obtain an expert evaluation and opinion. Any unused portion of the deposit shall be refunded to the applicant upon a final determination on the application.

F. Upon the acceptance of an application, the Community Development Department shall cause the application to be set for a public hearing before the Design ReviewPlanning Commission no less than 14 days nor more than 60 days from the date of acceptance.

G. Notice shall be mailed to all owners of property within 100 feet of the site of the proposed project, as shown in the latest tax rolls. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016) City of Coronado Page 175
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80.00.140 Appeals.

Any person may appeal a decision of the Design ReviewPlanning Commission to the City Council by filing with the City Clerk a written notice of appeal within 10 calendar days after a decision of the Commission in accordance with Chapter 1.12 CMC. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh.

A), 2016)

80.00.160 Expiration of design review approval.

Unless extended pursuant to this provision, approval of a design review application shall expire if substantial work on the project has not commenced within three years of the date of final City approval. The Director of Community Development, upon a written request of the applicant, may grant an extension of an approval up to an additional year. The Design ReviewPlanning Commission, upon a written request of the applicant, may grant or extend an approval for a determinant period greater than what would otherwise be allowed, if the Commission’s motion or resolution incorporates a finding of the ongoing nature of the project, and specifically states the duration of the approval. (Ord. 2024-02 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2062 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016) City of Coronado Page 176
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-21

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, REVISING COUNCIL POLICY #27

TO REFLECT THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW

COMMISSION INTO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coronado has previously established a Design Review Commission and a Planning Commission to evaluate and review proposed development and design projects in the City; and
WHEREAS, Council Policy #27 outlines the roles of the Design Review Commission and the Cultural Arts Commission in the review of public art projects; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Council Policy #27 to reflect the dissolution of the Design Review Commission and the transfer of its responsibilities to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the amended Council Policy #27 is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Coronado as follows:

That Council Policy #27, titled “The Roles of the Design Review Commission and Cultural Arts Commission in Review of Public Arts Projects,” is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A to reflect the consolidation of the Design Review Commission into the Planning Commission.

PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, at a regular meeting thereof this Sixth day of May, 2025 by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Public Art on Public Property: The Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) shall be responsible to make recommendations to the City Council with regard to all aspects of Public Art on public property. The CAC, at its discretion as part of the process in evaluating a project, shall submit a public art proposal to the Planning Commission for review (comments only) to evaluate 1) proposed sites and; 2) the appropriateness of the piece to the overall community vision. The CAC will take into consideration the comments of the Planning Commission prior to making its final recommendation to the City Council and will include the Planning Commission’s comments in its recommendation to the Council.

Public Art on Private Property: The Planning Commission shall be responsible to make decisions regarding projects submitted to them in accordance with Coronado Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 80.00. However, as part of the Planning Commission evaluation process for nonresidential projects having an arts component that is visible from a public right-of-way, the Planning Commission application shall be referred to the CAC for review (comments only) of artistic merits of the art component prior to review by the Planning Commission.

Adopted by Resolution No.: 8665 May 6, 2014
Revised by Resolution No.: 2025-21 May 6, 2025
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POLICY #27
TITLE: The Roles of the Design ReviewPlanning Commission and Cultural Arts Commission in Review of Public Arts Projects
POLICY:

Public Art on Public Property: The Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) shall be responsible to make recommendations to the City Council with regard to all aspects of Public Art on public property. The CAC, at its discretion as part of the process in evaluating a project, shall submit a public art proposal to the Design Review Planning Commission for review (comments only) to evaluate 1) proposed sites and; 2) the appropriateness of the piece to the overall community vision. The CAC will take into consideration the comments of the DRC Planning Commission prior to making its final recommendation to the City Council and will include the DRC’s Planning Commission’s comments in its recommendation to the Council.

Public Art on Private Property: The Design Review Planning Commission shall be responsible to make decisions regarding projects submitted to them in accordance with Coronado Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 80.00. However, as part of the DRC Planning Commission evaluation process for non-residential projects having an arts component that is visible from a public rightof-way, the DRC Planning Commission application shall be referred to the CAC for review (comments only) of artistic merits of the art component prior to review by the DRC Planning Commission.

Adopted by Resolution No.: 8665 May 6, 2014
Revised by Resolution No.: 2025-21 May 6, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
May 6, 2025 10c

APPOINTMENT OF UP TO FOUR MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:

Consider for appointment up to four Design Review Commissioners with staggered term expirations to serve on the consolidated Planning Commission, effective June 20, 2025.

BACKGROUND:

On November 19, 2024, after a multi-month process to consider holistic consistency and efficiency updates across all City Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees, the City Council directed staff to combine the Design Review Commission (DRC) and Planning Commission into one body, meeting monthly. At the April 1, 2025, meeting, Council provided further direction on the composition of the consolidated body, including membership requirements. The second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-05 reflecting the changes is scheduled for May 20, 2025 (if the Ordinance introduction is approved on May 6, 2025), with an effective date of June 19, 2025.

Today's meeting includes City Council consideration of appointment of DRC members to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will temporarily expand to up to seven (7) members and will be restored to five (5) members through attrition. The City Clerk contacted members of both bodies to determine their interest in continuing to serve on the consolidated board. All existing members have expressed interest in continuing their service.

As the bodies are being consolidated rather than creating an entirely new commission, an election of a new chair and vice chair is not necessary at the body's first business meeting. Members of the Design Review Commission appointed to serve on the Planning Commission will be eligible to serve two terms with staggered term expirations.

Planning Commission Members
Name Current Term Expiration Reappointment Eligibility
Dana Cavanaugh December 2026 Eligible
Jon Ryan December 2025 Ineligible
Scott Metzger December 2025 Eligible
Design Review Commission Members
Name Current Term Expiration Reappointment Eligibility
Edry Goot December 2025 Eligible
Rebecca King December 2025 Eligible
Sue Godwin December 2026 Eligible
Jeremy Stein December 2027 Eligible
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ANALYSIS:

If all four DRC members are appointed with their current term expirations, four of the seven consolidated commission members would have terms expire at the end of 2025.

Year Potential Number of Terms Expiring
December 2025 4 (2 Planning, 2 DRC)
December 2026 2 (1 Planning, 1 DRC)
December 2027 1 (DRC)
For a body size of seven, it is recommended that no more than three members’ terms expire in any given year to maintain continuity and institutional knowledge.

The term expirations for the three existing Planning Commissioners (Cavanaugh, Ryan, and Metzger) cannot be altered. However, the City Council has the discretion to adjust the term expirations for incoming Design Review Commissioners as part of their appointment to the Planning Commission. Two Design Review Commissioners have terms expiring in 2025.

To ensure appropriate staggering of terms, if a Design Review Commissioner with a 2025 term expiration (Goot and/or King) is appointed to the Planning Commission, it is recommended that the City Council adjust one of the member’s terms to a 2026 expiration.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

ALTERNATIVE:

The City Council could decline to make the appointments and direct the City Clerk to advertise for additional applicants. Additionally, the City Council could appoint fewer than four DRC members to the Planning Commission or modify the proposed term expirations for the appointed DRC members in a different manner while still ensuring appropriate staggering.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

Not Applicable.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

No notice required. However, members of both bodies were notified of this item.

ATTACHMENTS:

None.

Submitted By: City Clerk's Office / Kelsea Holian
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
May 6, 2025 10d
MULTI-YEAR GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL FORECAST THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2029-30 RECOMMENDATION:

Receive Multi-Year General Fund Financial Forecast through Fiscal Year 2029-30 and provide direction as appropriate.

BACKGROUND:

As part of the FY 2025-26 Budget preparation, staff develop a multi-year financial projection of the General Fund, which is presented in advance of the Proposed Budget release. This forecast identifies financial trends and risks, estimates the level at which capital expenditures/investments can be made, and identifies future commitments and demands. The financial projections also provide an opportunity to discuss key variables that impact revenue and expenditures.

ANALYSIS:

Long-Range General Fund Financial Forecast
Staff is forecasting the General Fund revenues, expenditures, transfers and ending balances through FY 2029-30 using historical data and projected trends. Recent trends in property taxes, sales taxes, transient occupancy taxes, and other revenues have been recognized. The discussion below includes the factors that influenced projections for the upcoming fiscal years.

The short-term forecast incorporates an added layer of caution based on the current macroeconomic uncertainties and resulting volatilities. Escalating trade tensions have highlighted the first quarter of 2025 amid newly presented tariffs. The immediate impact included increased costs for businesses reliant on imported materials, notably in sectors like energy and manufacturing. Real GDP for Q1 2025 reduced 0.3%, indicating a slowdown in economic momentum. The Federal Reserve also revised its GDP growth projections for 2025 down to 1.7%.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) continued to show a modest decrease from 2.8% in February to

2.4% in March. However, the implementation of new tariffs, raising the average U.S. tariff rate to over 20%, the highest since 1909, has presented the specter of inflationary pressures. Consumer behaviors also began to shift in anticipation of rising prices, with a trend of significant purchases made before price increases materialize.

The investment markets experienced early gains in the year, followed by sharp declines. Overall, the investment landscape can be characterized by heightened volatility and investor caution, reflecting concerns over trade policies, inflation, and economic growth prospects.

While the unemployment rate has shown small increases in recent months, it remains resilient, hovering around 4%, with a wage growth rate of 3.8% for the 12 months ending December 2024.

In the local economy, the exact extent of the tariff and related impacts will likely take some time to unfold. On the revenue side, there are clear concerns about impacts on tourism if the investment market underperforms, and volatility will likely have a greater effect on higher net worth individuals and businesses with group bookings. The impacts of cross-border water pollution will also need to be continuously monitored, with potential effects on the local economy. City of Coronado Page 182 On the positive side, the major renovations at the Hotel Del Coronado, which placed several hundred rooms out of service for an extended period are approaching completion, with additional rooms to be added to the total room count. Accordingly, the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and Sales & Use Tax revenues are projected for modest gains in FY 2025-26 and beyond.

The City’s Property Tax revenues are projected to be mostly unaffected as FY 2025-26 estimates are based on sales and development in previous years, impacting assessed valuation growth.

The forecast tool provided by the City’s third-party consultants includes a modest 2% CPI granted per Proposition 13 transactions and other factors. The current economic events and policies may impact FY 2026-27 and beyond, but more time is needed for the wide range of possible outcomes to play out. Nevertheless, the average increases for the future years represent a lower rate than we have seen in prior years’ estimates and actuals.

On the expenditure side, the City is anticipating general price hikes in tariff-induced materials, supplies, and equipment, although of an undetermined scale. Overall, the City’s FY 2025-26 projections incorporate these factors in major revenue sources and operating expenditures, resulting in more conservative forecasts and easing to historical norms towards FY 2029-30.

General Fund Revenue Projections
Total Revenues are projected to increase from $75.6 million in FY 2024-25 to $96.4 million in FY 2029-30. This average annual increase is approximately 5.0% through FY 2029-30. The revenue forecast for FY 2025-26 assumes continuing growth in property taxes with Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and Sales & Uses Tax returning to a growth mode, partially contributed by the completion of the major renovations at the Hotel Del Coronado.

Property tax revenue is projected to increase from the current level for FY 2024-25 of $43.6 million to $55.1 million in FY 2029-30. A third-party consultant provides this projection and represents an average annual increase of 5.3% per year for five years, a reduction from the prior year’s

ACTUAL BUDGETED
Revenue from Taxes: 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 Property (Current) 42,348,120 $ 43,604,820 $ 46,294,556 $ 48,382,440 $ 50,535,459 $ 52,784,287 $ 55,138,466 Franchise Fees 1,719,653 1,360,000 1,350,000 1,377,000 1,418,310 1,460,859 1,504,685 Sales & Use 4,875,464 4,922,876 5,215,320 5,319,626 5,479,215 5,643,592 5,812,899 Public Safety Sales Tax (Prop. 172) 487,606 316,000 400,000 408,000 420,240 432,847 445,833 Transient Occupancy 21,358,089 18,500,000 22,000,000 23,500,000 24,205,000 24,931,150 25,679,085 Sub-totalRevenue from Taxes 70,788,930 68,703,696 75,259,876 78,987,067 82,058,224 85,252,735 88,580,968 Revenue from Other Sources:

Licenses, Fines, Fees & Permits 329,907 346,500 346,025 352,946 363,534 374,440 385,673 Charges for Services 1,721,333 1,614,555 1,527,568 1,558,119 1,604,863 1,653,009 1,702,599 Intergovernmental & Other 544,204 492,340 418,240 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 Reimbursements 1,898,232 1,330,000 1,545,000 1,591,350 1,639,091 1,688,263 1,738,911 Use of Money & Property 4,318,830 3,067,758 3,104,652 2,750,000 2,500,000 2,250,000 2,000,000 Transfers In - - - - - - -
Sub-totalfrom Other Sources 8,812,507 6,851,153 6,941,485 7,252,415 7,607,487 7,965,712 7,827,183 Grand Total General Fund Revenue $ 79,601,437 $ 75,554,849 $ 82,201,361 $ 86,239,482 $ 89,665,712 $ 93,218,447 $ 96,408,151

GENERAL FUND REVENUE

PROJECTED
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projections of 6.4%. The factors in these projections include Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, estimated transfers of ownership, and new construction among others.

After fully recovering and exceeding the pre-pandemic levels, TOT experienced a temporary downturn, primarily due to the major hotel renovation. The renovation is nearing completion, with additional revenue rooms currently being placed in service in phases. Accordingly, staff projects a continued trend towards the pre-renovation level of TOT, at $22.0 million in FY 2025-26. The staff also agrees with the third-party consultant’s projection on sales & use taxes, which shows a reciprocal movement with the projected TOT.

Collectively, property, sales & use, and TOT revenue sources represent about 90% (average over the five projected years) of General Fund Revenues.

Notable revenues from Other Sources include Use of Money & Properties, which continues to anticipate additional rate cuts during FY 2025-26. However, as the principal investment balance has grown over the past couple of years, the forecast reflects a similar level of investment revenue for FY 2025-26, before tapering down in subsequent years. The intergovernmental category is expected to remain level after fully receiving non-recurring State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) grants and COVID-19 FEMA reimbursements. The remaining revenue categories mostly project stable CPI-based adjustments through FY 2029-30. The following table presents the growth assumptions related to projected revenues in the next five years. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 Property Taxes 6.7% 3.0% 6.2% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5%
Franchise Fees 31.8% -20.9% -0.7% 2.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Sales & Use Taxes -2.8% 1.0% 5.9% 2.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Public Safety $0.5 Sales Tax (Prop. 172) -6.6% -35.2% 26.6% 2.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% Transient Occupancy Taxes -6.1% -13.4% 18.9% 6.8% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% Licenses, Fines, Fees & Permits -24.3% 5.0% -0.1% 2.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% Charges for Services 6.3% -6.2% -5.4% 2.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% Intergovernmental & Other -84.9% -9.5% -15.1% 139.1% 50.0% 33.3% 0.0% Reimbursements 69.2% -29.9% 16.2% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Use of Money & Property 48.2% -29.0% 1.2% -11.4% -9.1% -10.0% -11.1% Transfers In -100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Total General Fund Revenues -0.4% -5.1% 8.8% 4.9% 4.0% 4.0% 3.4%

GENERAL FUND REVENUE GROWTH ASSUMPTIONS
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General Fund Expenditure Projections
Operating expenditures for the General Fund are projected to increase by an annual average of

3.9% ($63.7 million in FY 2024-25 to $76.0 million in FY 2029-30) over the next five years.

Operating Expenditures are divided into three main categories: Personnel, Services/Supplies/Property, and Transfers from the General Fund to other Funds.

Personnel Expenditures: These costs represent the most significant cost element in the General Fund (about 57.3% of operating costs). Personnel costs are expected to increase by $9.8 million to $52.9 million (an average increase of 4.5%) through FY 2029-30. These projections mostly incorporate compensation estimates for both the represented and the self-represented groups, as well as the cafeteria plan allotment (health benefits) and pension benefits.

Pension costs have been one of the primary drivers of increased costs in the personnel category.

The discount rate is integral to the actuarial assumptions that calculate the required City contribution for unfunded accrued liability. The discount rate for FY 2025-26 will remain at 6.8%.

Any changes to future discount rates would significantly impact the City's pension and corresponding personnel costs and will be closely monitored.

Supplies, Services, and Community Grants Expenditures: Forecasts are primarily driven by CPI, and after hitting a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, it has steadily decreased to 2.4% as of March 2025. Due to the possibility of inflationary pressure from the U.S. tariff, FY 2026-27 forecasts a higher 4% multiplier, gradually tapering to 3% in the subsequent years. As shown below, the Community Grants are projected based on the percentage of the General Fund revenue as established under Council Policy #28.

ACTUAL BUDGETED
GF Expenditures 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2028-29 2028-29 2029-30 Personnel $ 37,945,235 $ 43,127,697 $ 46,092,588 $ 47,778,502 $ 49,211,511 $ 51,022,063 $ 52,903,643 Services & Supplies 15,601,573 19,477,828 19,368,223 20,142,952 20,747,240 21,369,658 22,010,747 Community Grants % of GF Revenue
(Council Policy #28) 1,016,025 1,078,000 1,151,000 1,164,000 1,069,000 1,121,000 1,119,000 Total Services & Supplies $ 54,562,832 $ 63,683,525 $ 66,611,811 $ 69,085,453 $ 71,027,751 $ 73,512,721 $ 76,033,390

PROJECTED
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General Fund Transfers Projections
Transfer Expenditures Accounts: As shown in the table above, this category accounts for transfers to the Sub-funds of the General Fund and other Non-General Funds. The use of separate self-balancing funds for functions such as Recreation, Community Development, Insurance, Solid Waste/Recycling, IT Equipment Replacement, and Vehicle & Equipment Replacement necessitates the use of transfer accounts (in the General Fund) to account for the allocation of General Fund resources to these activities.

Insurance Fund: The insurance and claims-related expenses are one area where the City continues to experience sustained increases. The City is self-insured to certain retention limits, and the excess insurance covers losses exceeding the retention to their maximum coverage limits.

Storm Drain Enterprise Fund: Staff plan to conduct a Storm Drain Fee Study for a potential future rate adjustment, which projects to decrease the dependence upon transfers from the General Fund over the next five years. The table shows the planned transfers over the next five years.

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Capital Projects and Facilities Replacement: Following the budget principles and strategies, the available fund balance will be applied toward the City's General Capital Improvement Program (CIP) after application toward Operating Expenditures. The projections reflect the 5-year CIP schedule and the resulting funding estimates based on the projects’ timing and scope.

The City Council established a transfer program for the Major Capital Facilities Replacement Fund (Fund 436) in FY 2015-16. The contribution formula provides for the increase in the replacement cost for inflation and would approximate $1.4 million for a recommended annual contribution.

However, given the current economic uncertainties, the forecast includes a reduced contribution of $500,000 for FY 2025-26, with a reevaluation of additional transfer to Fund 436 at the mid-year point. During FY 2023-24, the City experienced a higher surplus than was budgeted, and the Council approved a one-time contribution of $10 million, which helped to replenish the fund balance to align with the policy. The fund's estimated balance is $34.7 million on June 30, 2024.

Pension Stabilization: In 2015, the City established an irrevocable trust account to contribute savings from the advance payments made to CalPERS, reducing the City's annual employer contributions. Assets placed in trust allowed for greater diversity in investment allocations designed to provide higher returns over time based on the risk tolerance level set by the City.

The City previously made a $5.0 million prepayment to CalPERS towards unfunded pension liability, and the estimated annual saving of $450,000 in required contributions has been budgeted for contribution to the pension stabilization fund, along with any additional General Fund contributions. The forecast reflects a continued deferral of additional contributions beyond $450,000 for FY 2025-26, before recommencing in FY 2026-27. Based on CalPERS’s most recently published report, the City’s Pension Plans collectively have a funded status of 73.4% as of June 30, 2023. This ratio remained consistent with the prior year, and also closely aligns with the consolidated CalPERS funded ratio. This does not include the pension stabilization irrevocable trust account balance of $17.2 million as of June 30, 2024, which would increase the funded status to approximately 79.4%.

General Fund Sources and Uses of Funds Projections
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Sources and Uses of Funds: The table above shows the summary results of Revenues (Sources of Funds), Expenditures (Uses of Funds), and Transfers for the five-year period from FY 2024-25 through FY 2029-30. The overall trend represents a continued revenue and expenditure growth toward a historically normal range, maintaining a balanced budget for a modest but steady growth of the General Fund balance through FY 2029-30.

Restricted General Fund Balance: The City has adopted a policy that provides a Minimum Reserve of six months of operating expenditures to provide adequate resources in the event of an economic downturn or other events that result in a limited or significant reduction in current revenues. The City Council has also set aside two other reserves for future reductions in Property Tax Revenues from Mills Act (historic designation) properties. The amount set aside for this purpose is $500,000. The City Council also provided a reserve of $4 million to be used for future Capital Projects. Collectively, the amount set aside for this factor ranges from $41.5 million in FY 2024-25 to $51.0 million in FY 2029-30. The following table portrays these reserves and the amount of the total Fund Balance that exceeds the reserve requirements, as explained. 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Ending GF Balance 83,611,267 84,540,817 85,444,845 86,032,806 86,588,532 86,813,293 Minimum GF Reserve 41,451,800 44,635,900 46,167,700 47,638,900 49,231,400 50,991,700 City of Coronado Page 188
Putting the Results Together: As a result of positive post-pandemic financial results, the City is well situated to navigate the current uncertain economic environment. The General Fund balance over the next five years is forecasted to remain stable, with the fund balance as of FY 2029-30 projected to be at $86.6 million. To meet or outperform this forecast, the staff will continue to apply the City’s budgetary principles and strategies with goals to maintain the current service levels with a balanced budget.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact is associated with receiving a report on the financial projections. The revenue and expenditure projections are intended for a high-level review. This multi-year projection presentation provides a backdrop and context for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Hearing. Several assumptions are used in these projections. Two guiding principles which are employed throughout these estimates are as follows:
1) Operating revenues and expenditures are shown using historical data and projected future trends. Future trends are projected based on current financial conditions and anticipated changes.
2) Departmental operations are maintained at the current level, and current revenues are matched with current operational needs before being allocated for other purposes, i.e., new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects or Facilities Replacement projects (legacy facilities).

ALTERNATIVE:

None.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

Not Applicable.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

No notice required.

ATTACHMENTS:

None.

Submitted By: Administrative Services Department / John Kim City of Coronado Page 189

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
May 6, 2025 10e

QUARTERLY CROSS-BORDER WATER POLLUTION UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive an update on recent activities and updates regarding cross-border water pollution.

BACKGROUND:

Following a history of City of Coronado advocacy since 2016, in 2023, the City Council authorized the formation of an ad hoc City Council subcommittee on Cross-Border Water Pollution. This subcommittee was reauthorized in 2024, and again in March 2025 as the Ocean Water Quality Subcommittee, to continue the City’s strong policy and funding advocacy, information sharing and coordination. Mayor Duncan and Councilmember Fleming currently serve on the Council subcommittee.

In addition, Councilmember Downey continues on the National League of Cities (NLC) Energy, Environment and National Resources Committee, advocating to keep cross-border water pollution on the national advocacy platform. She is newly joined by Councilmember Fleming as a City representative to the NLC. Councilmember Steward serves as the San Diego County representative on the Cal Cities Coastal Cities Group, advocating for ocean water quality and coastal issues affecting the entire San Diego coastline.

The City’s collective focus is to advance essential improvements to the International Boundary & Water Commission’s (IBWC) International Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mexico’s San Antonio de los Buenos Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAB Plant) and related infrastructure to stop the pollution of the Tijuana River Valley and coastal areas.

This report provides an opportunity for quarterly updates on activities and discussion of next steps.

ANALYSIS:

1. Status of U.S. EPA / IBWC and Mexico Wastewater Infrastructure Projects The IBWC issued a Fact Sheet on April 22, 2025 (attached) that details progress on a number of IBWC infrastructure projects. In addition, Mexico’s SAB Plant is reportedly up and operational, treating approximately 18 million gallons per day. However, Tijuana River wastewater flows are intermittently occurring, including a recent peak of 37 million gallons per day on April 30, as Mexico makes repairs to major collector systems and temporarily diverts wastewater to the river.

2. IBWC Funding Status
The IBWC’s funding status has markedly improved with $653 million appropriated for construction projects. While additional funds will be needed to complete the full suite of IBWC projects, the current phase of construction is supported with available funds. The IBWC’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget was finalized in late March 2025 with $78 million appropriated for construction projects.

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This is less than the proposed $156 million but greater than historic levels of construction funding.

The following table provides a snapshot of funding across the past three years.

International Boundary and Water Commission Funding History Fiscal Year Salaries Construction
Additional IBWC Construction
Appropriations for SBIWTP
Rehabilitation and Expansion over
FY23 Baseline
USMCA (2020) $ 300,000,000
FY23 $ 57,935,000 $ 53,030,000 $ -
FY24 $ 64,800,000 $ 156,050,000 $ 103,020,000
2024 CR Relief
Funding $ 250,000,000
FY25 $ 64,800,000 $ 78,000,000 $ -
$ 653,020,000

3. Advocacy Efforts
Coronado officials maintained a very active advocacy presence, conducting 7 advocacy trips in just over 12 months, holding over 60 meetings in total.

Most recently, Councilmembers Downey and Fleming attended the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC. While there, they met with six Congressional offices to discuss cross-border pollution. Mayor Duncan joined the San Diego Chamber of Commerce delegation to Washington, DC in April and met with several offices. Last week, the new Environmental Projection Agency (EPA) Administrator traveled to the San Diego region to specifically meet regarding cross-border water pollution, with Mayor Duncan participating in roundtable discussions.

4. Resolution and Declaration of Local Emergency
At its April 15, 2025 meeting, the Coronado City Council unanimously continued the Local Emergency Declaration (attached). In addition, the City Council adopted a resolution on September 4, 2025 expressing the urgency to resolve cross-border water pollution.

In April 2025, the City of Imperial Beach adopted a resolution “Prioritizing Enhanced Federal and State Actions to Mitigate the Ongoing Health and Economic Impacts from the Cross Border Pollution Crisis in the Tijuana River Valley”. The Coronado City Council has been requested to consider adopting the same or similar resolution. The resolution is attached for review.

The City Council and staff may provide additional updates for discussion of progress and next steps.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

ALTERNATIVE:

The City Council may provide alternate direction.

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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

Not Applicable.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

No notice required.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. IBWC April 2025 Activities Fact Sheet

2. Resolution 2025-19 “Resolution Declaring a Local Emergency Relating to Impacts from Cross-Border Water Pollution”

3. Resolution 2024-48 “Resolution Asserting the Necessity and Urgency to Resolve Cross Border Water Pollution and Restore Environmental Quality and Access to Coastal Waters”

4. City of Imperial Beach Resolution 2025-020
Submitted By: City Manager's Office / T. Friend
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IBWC is working on 4 key fronts to address
transboundary flows and wastewater
quality affecting the coast.

Before and after: Sediment and debris accumulation in a primary sedimentation tank resulting in compliance issues.

Since 2021, IBWC redirected $34 million to
SBIWTP to address the damage caused by
Tropical Storm Hilary and continued high
flows from Mexico that bring unexpected large
volumes of debris and trash which have
caused issues with our discharge permit.

Weekly communication on repair progress
with the San Diego Regional Water Quality
Control Board ensures transparency. See list
of projects on reverse side.

IBWC Minute 328: signed July 19, 2022, to
implement infrastructure projects and improve
sanitation conditions in San Diego-Tijuana
Facility Assessment/Pre-design:

Start: October 2022; End: November 2023
Procurement phase:

Start: December 8, 2023; Award: August 20, 2024
Scope:

Project is a progressive design-build and includes final design and construction for rehabilitation and expansion to 50 MGD with 75 MGD peaking factor. Estimated total cost $600M. Secured funding $650M.

Design:
$42.4 million for full scope
Start: September 2024; End: May 2026
Construction: 5 years
Definitive schedule and costs will be determined between 30% and 60% design. Through progressive design-build,
elements of design and construction can be executed
concurrently. As such, it’s possible this schedule can be decreased by as much as 18 months.

The plant will continue to operate during construction and excess flows in the Tijuana River will continue to be
diverted to Punta Bandera.

In addition to efforts for the SBIWTP, $144 million has been committed by Mexico for the 14 infrastructure
projects under Minute 328. Approximately 40% of funding has been secured. IBWC and U.S. EPA hold monthly
status review meetings of these projects with Mexico.

Key projects underway in Tijuana:
 International bypass collector
 Rehabilitation of pump station PB1
 New San Antonio de los Buenos WWTP
 Reuse of effluent in Mexico
 Tijuana River Gates
Performance scores 4 and 5 need immediate attention.

International Boundary and Water Commission, United States Section

ADDRESSING TRANSBOUNDARY FLOWS & WATER QUALITY

ACTIVITIES FACT SHEET

3. Minute 328 - Mexico

2. SBIWTP Rehabilitation and Expansion
Equipment failures, condition, and age are
impacting performance.
430 assets/36% need immediate attention.

1.Urgent Repairs for Permit Compliance
April 2025
Scan for status of Minute 328 projects
Attachment 1
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IBWC is very concerned about the high flows and sediment entering the United States from Mexico in the Tijuana River. During the dry season, pump station PBCILA should be diverting flows to achieve zero or minimal transboundary flows. We are implementing steps to identify the sources. This plan includes:

1. Accelerated Commissioner-level meetings; 2. Water data from Tijuana Utility; 3. Review of satellite imagery; 4. Binational river inspections; and 5. U.S.-Mexico collaboration.

Urgent repairs at SBIWTP to restore performance and add redundancy in process:

ACTION DESCRIPTION COST DATE

AWARDED NOTES
Repair Influent flow meter
and associated piping and
valves
Replace deteriorated CementLined Ductile Iron (CLDI) piping and flow meter
$1,791,532 8/17/2021 Completed
Clean PSTs #1-4
Emergency Maintenance due to
excess trash and sediment from
excess inflows from MX
$1,782,473 7/28/2023 Completed
Repair Junction Box #1 Design and construction $5,793,110 8/10/2023 Complete by August 2025 Rehab PSTs #1-5
Emergency Maintenance due to
trash and sediment from excess
inflows from MX
$2,384,511 8/14/2023 Completed
USST Valves and Piping
Replacement Rehab USST #1&2 $2,979,490 9/29/2023 Complete by Summer 2025 Backup Pumps & Motors For redundancy after TS Storm
Hilary
$3,992,690 9/29/2023 Complete by December 2025
$197,543 8/9/2024 Modification for required
electrical work
Clean Grit Chambers
Emergency Maintenance due to
trash and sediment from excess
inflows from MX
$439,065 2/16/2024 Complete by May 2024
4 Backup Influent Pumps For redundancy after TS Storm
Hilary $1,908,000 3/25/2024 Pumps on orderComplete by Summer 2025 Rehab Belt Filter Presses
#1-4
Rapid deterioration caused by
sand in sludge $4,668,046 5/10/2024 Complete by Summer 2025 Modifying for additional work Hollister Street Pump
Station Repairs
Clean out surge tanks filled with
sediment and perform electrical
repairs
$161,000 8/2/2024 Completed
Rehab Grit Facility
Replace grit classifiers, gallery,
Blowers, piping/valves and other
components
$7,560,323 3/29/2025 Estimated completion October
2026
Replacement of Silva Drain
and conveyance lines to
JB2
Replace collector structure and
conveyance line to JB2, install 4
manholes
$637,012 4/21/2025 Estimated completion May
2025
Rehab Hollister and Goats
Pump Station
Replace Surge Arrestor system,
Pumps, Odor Control, and
electrical systems
TBD TBD Funding approved. Proposal
expected the end of April
Total = $34,294,795
MOVING FORWARD – IBWC IS WORKING ON THE FOLLOWING KEY FRONTS

1. Continuation of urgent repairs for redundancy: Ongoing since 2023. Permit compliance achieved in November 2024 with completed urgent repairs.

2. SBIWTP Expansion/Rehabilitation: Progressive design build awarded August 2024

3. Minute 328 – Ongoing monitoring progress of Mexico’s projects

4. Urgent action on Tijuana River Flows, including focus on PBCILA.

Recent Investments: USIBWC funds redirected since 2021 for SBIWTP = $34 Million 18 Projects Completed since 2021 totaling $7.5 Million
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4. Urgent Action on Tijuana River Flows
SBIWTP Background
1997: SBIWTP initiates operation, advanced primary treatment, 25 mgd/75 mgd peak Construction cost = $147M 2011: Secondary treatment in operation, 25 mgd/50 mgd peak Construction cost = $93.3M 2018: Secondary treatment expansion to increase efficiency Construction cost = $18.2M Attachment 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING

A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO IMPACTS

FROM CROSS BORDER WATER POLLUTION
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 8630 and Coronado Municipal Code Chapter 2.50 empowers the City Council to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, The Coronado City Council adopted a Resolution to Declare a Local Emergency on March 4, 2025 and The Emergency Declaration is set to expire on May 3, 2025 unless further extended by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, cross border flows of untreated wastewater from the Tijuana River and the inoperative San Antonio de los Buenos Wastewater Treatment Plant constitute an environmental catastrophe and through this pollution of ocean waters, adversely impacts the lives of residents and visitors in the City of Coronado; and
WHEREAS, impaired water quality leads to conditions unhealthy for the safety of persons, property and the environment; and
WHEREAS, pollution from cross-border flows are impacting the region’s community health, economy and ecosystems, and the ongoing closures of South Bay beaches, including Coronado beaches, limits coastal access; and
WHEREAS, the flow of contaminants and untreated wastewater continues to escalate due to inadequate wastewater infrastructure in the City of Tijuana and lack of sufficient operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, San Diego, the County of San Diego and the San Diego Port District have declared a state of local emergency, and the County of San Diego has issued a public health emergency for the Tijuana River Valley; and WHEREAS, the environmental degradation from cross-border water pollution constitutes an economic and public health threat that is beyond the control of local resources, services, personnel equipment and facilities, and warrants this declaration of a local emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Coronado as follows:

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1. That the above recitations are true.

2. A local emergency exists in the City of Coronado.

3. The City Manager, Mayor and Councilmembers are authorized to work with local, State, Federal and Mexican authorities to improve conditions in the Tijuana River Valley and greater wastewater infrastructure systems to improve water quality conditions.

4. The proclamation of existence of a local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council of the City of Coronado, and it shall be terminated at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant. The Council shall review this emergency at least once every sixty days.

PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, at a regular meeting thereof this fifteenth day of April 2025 by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN D. DUNCAN, Mayor of the
City of Coronado, California
ATTEST:

KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado, California
Attachment 2
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-48

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, ASSERTING

THE NECESSITY AND URGENCY TO RESOLVE

CROSS BORDER WATER POLLUTION AND

RESTORE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND

ACCESS TO COASTAL WATERS
WHEREAS, the cross border flows of untreated wastewater from the Tijuana River and the inoperative San Antonio de los Buenos Wastewater Treatment Plant constitute an environmental catastrophe, polluting ocean waters and adversely impacting the lives of residents and visitors in the South Bay region, including the City of Coronado; and WHEREAS, impaired water quality and the closure of South Bay beaches, including Coronado beaches carries far-reaching negative consequences, and it is imperative that this international problem be addressed swiftly to restore clean coastal waters for our environment and wildlife and provide safe access to our residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, contaminated flows are directed through treatment plants under the jurisdictions of the U.S. and Mexico federal governments which have failing and aging infrastructure. The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) operates the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP), and additional funding is needed to improve and expand the plant, along with improvements to the San Antonio de los Buenos Wastewater Treatment Plant in Mexico and canyon collection systems on both sides of the border; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the total costs for the necessary infrastructure improvements could exceed $1 billion for projects in the United States and Mexico; and WHEREAS, the City of Coronado has tirelessly advocated for solutions and additional infrastructure funding since 2016, working closely with other regional partners and Coronado’s state and federal delegation, and in 2017, the City obtained the services of a Washington D.C.- based advocacy firm to amplify Coronado’s message and voice; and WHEREAS, since 2017, the City Council designated Councilmembers to serve as City representatives on cross-border pollution, charging them to carry the urgency for action and advocate for solutions in Washington, DC, and recently the City Council authorized a formal City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Cross Border Water Quality on April 2, 2023 and reauthorized the Committee on February 6, 2024; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council authorized a Councilmember representative to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, and advocated for the adoption of an NLC resolution in support of infrastructure projects to address transboundary water pollution, which is part of the NCL’s 2024 platform on behalf of cities nationwide; and
WHEREAS, a Coronado Councilmember was appointed to the IBWC Citizen’s Form, an advisory board to facilitate the exchange of information between the IBWC and members of the public, government agencies, and other interested stakeholders; and WHEREAS, the City of Coronado requested and continues to host the IBWC Citizen’s Forum meetings in Coronado to increase transparency and resident engagement to ensure Coronado’s voice is resonant and persistent in this dialogue; and WHEREAS, Councilmembers and City staff remain actively engaged in tracking and advocating for positive outcomes, holding frequent and ongoing meetings and traveling to Mexico and Washington, D.C. to personally bring the urgent case for action to representatives from the U.S. Congress, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S State Department and Mexican government, and advocate for additional funding of wastewater infrastructure and exchange information on the status of construction projects; and WHEREAS, the City Council’s continued engagement with a variety of stakeholders and the collective efforts of the South Bay and San Diego area are delivering results, such as the tranches of federal funding for IBWC’s water quality construction projects and the demonstrable action in Mexico with the government’s rehabilitation of the San Antonio de los Buenos Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is slated for completion in September 2024 and will restore daily treatment to over 20 million gallons of wastewater; and WHEREAS, the City is dedicated to clean beaches, clean water and a healthy environment for its residents and visitors and urges the fastest possible timeline for the completion of the U.S. and Mexican water quality construction projects as well as the ongoing prioritization by the U.S. Congress to fund construction projects and establish sufficient ongoing maintenance for the future; and
WHEREAS, the collective efforts of the local, state, federal and Mexican governments to solve transboundary pollution must be persistent and at the forefront of legislative priorities, and the City of Coronado will continue its focused attention through to the resolution of this crisis.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Coronado as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. The City of Coronado finds it imperative and a matter of extreme urgency that cross border water pollution is resolved, and the City’s support will be unwavering with continued advocacy, attention and resolute Councilmember and City staff efforts.

3. The City of Coronado calls on the Federal and State governments to make resolving cross border water pollution an apex priority, and once achieved, to ensure robust and ongoing maintenance of all infrastructure systems to prevent any recurrence of pollution to the environment.

4. The City of Coronado finds that additional funding is needed from the Federal Government to immediately repair and augment the sewer infrastructure in the United States and Mexico to stop further cross border water pollution and protect the health of residents, wildlife, and the environment within South Bay and Baja California.

PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, at a regular meeting thereof this Third day of September 2024 by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor of the
City of Coronado, California
ATTEST:

KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk of the
City of Coronado, California
Attachment 3
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA,

PRIORITIZING ENHANCED FEDERAL AND STATE ACTIONS TO MITIGATE THE ONGOING

HEALTH AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS FROM THE CROSS BORDER POLLUTION CRISIS IN

THE TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY
WHEREAS, the City of Imperial Beach, Coronado and neighboring communities within southern San Diego County have endured decades of transboundary pollution from Mexico, including the continuous discharge of over 150 billion gallons of untreated or partially treated sewage, industrial waste, and urban runoff since October 2018 – leading to sustained beach closures and significant public health and environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, the primary cause of pollution in the Tijuana River is from the lack of adequate wastewater infrastructure and treatment capacity, compounded by rapid and unplanned population growth in the Tijuana metropolitan region that is driven by substantial economic activity and cross-border commerce centered around multiple regional ports along the US-Mexican border – which together have overwhelmed existing systems and resulted in chronic transboundary sewage spills into the Tijuana River. Additionally, the annual exportation over 488 billion gallons (1.5 million acre feet) of fresh water to Mexico under treaty is continuing to contribute toward accelerated population growth in the Tijuana metropolitan region; and WHEREAS, the 1944 United States–Mexico Water Treaty established the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) to manage shared water resources and boundary sanitation issues, and the 1983 La Paz Agreement further committed both nations to prevent and control pollution in the border region; and
WHEREAS, a series of subsequent IBWC treaty minutes—Minute 270 (1985), Minute 283 (1990), Minute 311 (2008), Minute 320 (2015), and Minute 328 (2022) – were specifically written to address the chronic transboundary pollution of the Tijuana River, calling for binational cooperation, the construction and expansion of wastewater infrastructure, emergency response protocols to prevent transboundary pollution, and long-term investment plans to mitigate untreated sewage, industrial waste, and stormwater runoff impacting communities in southern San Diego County – but unfortunately these binational commitments continue to fall far short of satisfactorily preventing the Transboundary pollution crisis in the Tijuana River; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP) plays a critical role in addressing transboundary pollution by funding the planning, design, and construction of high-priority water and wastewater infrastructure projects along the U.S. - Mexico border including multiple binational projects for IBWC Treaty Minute 328; and
WHEREAS, continued and expanded federal investment in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency BWIP protects public health and environmental quality in U.S. border communities and can serve as a key diplomatic tool to incentivize matching investments by the Government of Mexico in critical infrastructure improvements on its side of the border; and WHEREAS, the effective coordination between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the IBWC is essential for advancing binational water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring on-going compliance with international treaty obligations, and holding the Government of Mexico accountable for its role in addressing and preventing transboundary pollution impacting U.S. communities; and
Attachment 4
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Resolution No. 2025-020

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WHEREAS, approximately 90% of Tijuana’s imported water originates from the Colorado River, underscoring the city’s dependence on U.S. water exports under the 1944 United StatesMexico Water Treaty, which also highlights the shared responsibility of the IBWC to manage both fresh water supply and resulting sanitation issues from these water deliveries. Additionally, over 90% of the retuned volume of the cross-border effluent impacting the South San Diego communities is directly tied to these water deliveries. Furthermore, wastewater reclamation/reuse and river diversion are necessary components of any long-term regional solution in the decadeslong, impacted 1,800 sq. mile watershed; and WHEREAS, Baja California’s continued reliance on imported US water and recent urgent need for local water import sources has led Mexico’s President Sheinbaum and Baja Governor Pilar to publicly support the construction of a 50 MGD desalination plant in Playas de Rosarito as part of Mexico’s National Water Plan; and
WHEREAS, IBWC Minute 328 already identifies wastewater reuse and recycling projects in Tijuana as a priority strategy to reduce transboundary pollution, with specific investments proposed to capture and treat effluent before it reaches the Tijuana River; and WHEREAS, implementing these water recycling projects would address pollution at its source and help provide more immediate and cost-effective benefits for both countries compared to desalination, which does not directly reduce sewage discharges or resolve the existing treatment capacity limitations affecting the Tijuana metropolitan border region; and WHEREAS, recent health surveys conducted by the US Federal Center for Disease Control Center (CDC) have verified the impact of airborne pathogens and toxic gases (i.e., Hydrogen Sulfide, etc.) effecting large portions of the South County including Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, Nestor, and San Ysidro. San Diego APCD is currently distributing up to 10,000 Air Purifiers along with applicable filters to affected residents in the 91932, 92154 and 92173 ZIP Codes. The long-term cost and impacts on the future mental and physical health of these regional residents are yet to be fully understood or mitigated; and WHEREAS, despite longstanding commitments under the 1944 U.S. – Mexico Water Treaty and subsequent IBWC minutes - reinforced at the 1985 U.S. – Mexico Summit in Mexico City to preclude and prevent transboundary pollution - Mexico has repeatedly failed to meet its obligations, resulting in ongoing and escalating cross-border discharges of untreated and partially treated effluent/wastewater into the United States via the Tijuana River; and WHEREAS, in response to Mexico's persistent noncompliance with the 1944 Water Treaty and related IBWC agreements, the U.S. Congress possesses the rightful authority to hold foreign governments accountable - exemplified by 2024 legislation introduced by Senator Ted Cruz, which proposed imposing sanctions and withholding foreign aid to Mexico for on-going treaty violations; and
WHEREAS, the recent restoration (2024) of the 18 MGD San Antonio de los Buenos sewage treatment facility (Punta Bandera) in Mexico which had originally missed multiple deadlines for going online and being fully operational, the US Federal government must consider appropriate and impactful actions to ensure on-going compliance, operation and maintenance be carried out at this specific facility; and WHEREAS, the only conditions that have been broken more frequently than the sanitation infrastructure in the Tijuana watershed are the myriad of promises made by the Federal and State Attachment 4
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Resolution No. 2025-020

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governments of the United States and Mexico to permanently address this egregious environmental crisis; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) authorizes the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers to invest up to $200 million for projects aimed at addressing flood control, sediment management, and water quality improvements in the Tijuana River Valley— marking a historic federal commitment to reducing transboundary pollution, protecting public health, and enhancing environmental resilience in affected adjacent border communities; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the IBWC have committed significant funding to repair and upgrade the International Treatment Plant, including a $300 million allocation from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2020, $159 million allocated in FY 2024 budget (projected $78M in FY25) for IBWC construction projects for mitigation of sewage pollution in Southern California, and an additional $250 million secured through the Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025; and
WHEREAS, California voters approved Proposition 4, a Climate Bond in November 2024, authorizing $10 billion in bonds for climate resilience projects, including a dedicated allocation of $50 million for cross-border rivers and coastal waters, specifically targeting pollution mitigation efforts in the Tijuana and New Rivers; and
WHEREAS, additional significant funding and smart strategic investments are needed by local, state and federal agencies to fully control transboundary pollution, maintain wastewater infrastructure, and cleanup and restore damage caused in the Tijuana River Valley; and WHEREAS, this ongoing sewage flow is the acknowledged responsibility of the federal governments of BOTH the United States and Mexico and that this problem is beyond the capacity of any local City, municipality or even the State of California to mitigate and control.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Imperial Beach to support the following actions to further address the on-going transboundary pollution crisis in the Tijuana River as follows:

1. A separate local state of emergency already exists for the City of Imperial and adjacent communities (City of Coronado, City of Chula Vista, the Port of San Diego, City of San Diego, and County of San Diego).

2. The City Manager, Mayor, and Council members are authorized to work with local, State, Federal, and Mexican authorities and to explore any and all options to improve conditions in the Tijuana River.

3. We urge the United States Congress and its representatives to immediately consider adopting legislation that strengthens enforcement of international water and environmental treaty obligations that will hold Mexico accountable for failing to control transboundary pollution in the Tijuana River.

4. We request to accelerate the implementation for IBWC on the design and construction of the Tijuana River Diversion project to capture and treat transboundary flows in the river.

5. We request to accelerate the implementation for IBWC on the design and construction of a permanent trash capture system for the main river channel.

6. We encourage the federal government to strategically partner and leverage $200 million in ACOE funds and up to $50 million of California Climate Bond funds to accelerate the implementation of the Tijuana River Diversion project and the clean-up Attachment 4
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and restoration of the flood control channel.

7. We strongly oppose the construction of a 50 MGD desalination plant in Playas de Rosarito as part of Mexico’s National Water Plan unless Mexico specifically agrees to implement the existing recycled water projects already identified in IBWC Treaty Minute 328. Furthermore, Mexico needs to demonstrate they have the capacity and funding to provide wastewater treatment for any new potable water deliveries into the region.

8. We continue with active engagement with California Senator Steve Padilla on Senate Bill 10 – the Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act - to ensure that toll revenues are dedicated for the environmental mitigation and restoration in the Tijuana River Valley and not used to offset Federal government obligations for wastewater treatment at the International Treatment Plant.

9. We direct SANDAG to continue to advocate for potential funding sources from the Mexican share of the toll revenues to offset the detrimental impacts of the transportation, trade and population nexus being created at Otay Mesa East Port of Entry.

10. Furthermore, the City Council requests on April 16, 2025 that the Congress of the United States of America and its representatives consider passing statutory enforcement requirements to:
a. Allow federal regulation/restriction on the export of potable water into the City of Tijuana, Mexico during any health-related threat(s) declared by the County of San Diego (DEH). Such restrictions could also include limited crossing activity at US ports of entry during the aforementioned declared health threats; and
b. Include federal authorization to temporarily divert and/or restrict the Tijuana River and its tributaries as necessary including the Tijuana River mouth located in the City of Imperial Beach.

11. Until such time that Federal legislation can be passed and fully implemented, we request President Donald J. Trump consider initiating an Executive Order requiring such near-term actions with enforcement, as necessary, by all Federal entities and departments, including but not limited to the: Department of State, EPA, and the Department of the Navy.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Imperial Beach at its meeting held on the 16th day of April 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

PALOMA AGUIRRE, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JACQUELINE M. KELLY, MMC

CITY CLERK
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Members of the City Council, Ms. Friend, and Ms. Canlas:

Pursuant to City Council Policy #9, I am requesting that an item be placed on a future City Council agenda for discussion and possible action to modify the City’s beach fire ordinance to more clearly define Coronado’s South Beach as the beach from the rock jetty at the Hotel Del Coronado to the Naval Amphibious Base. The ordinance as currently written identifies South Beach as spanning Avenida del Sol to the Naval Amphibious Base.

Due to the prevailing winds, wood fires on the beach from Avenida del Sol north to the rock jetty negatively impact residents at the Coronado Shores. This clarifies the designation of South Beach and will minimize impact on the Coronado Shores residents.

Sincerely,
Amy Steward
Councilmember
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