City Council Meeting - June 03, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 2025 in the City Council Chamber at City Hall with Mayor Pro Tem Downey presiding.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Downey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Downey asked for clarification regarding authorization and funding for vehicle replacements in the incoming fiscal year.
City Manager Friend explained the vehicle and equipment replacement list showed incoming purchases and will be funded under the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Fleming
Seconded by:
Councilmember Steward
To approve the recommended actions below on consent calendar items with the addition of items 8c and 8d.
Motion Carried
4.a
Approval of Reading by Title and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances on This Agenda Approve the reading by title and waive the reading in full of all Ordinances on the agenda.
4.b
Approve Warrants Certified by Treasurer as Correct and Budget-Compliant for FY 2024-25
1. Warrant List 06.03.25.pdf
Approve the Warrants as certified by the City/Agency Treasurer.
4.c
Approval of the Minutes of the May 20, 2025 Regular and Closed Session Meetings
1. May 20, 2025 Closed Session Meeting Minutes.pdf
2. May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
Approval of the Minutes of the May 20, 2025 Regular and Closed Session Meetings.
4.d
Authorization to Execute a Sole Source Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Tasers, Body-Worn Cameras, In-Car Cameras, Interview Room Cameras, and Video/Digital Evidence Storage Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,530,483
1. Staff Report - Axon Contract.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Services Agreement.pdf
Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year sole-source contract with AXON Enterprise, Inc. for purchase, warranty, and product replacement of body-worn cameras, tasers, in-car cameras, interview room cameras, and cloud-based video and digital evidence storage in an amount not to exceed $1,530,483.
4.e
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
1. Staff Report - Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account 06032025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2025-27.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - RMRA Projected Revenues .pdf
Adopt Resolution 2025-27 approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
4.f
Resolutions Adopting and Implementing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City of Coronado Budget and Associated Policies, And Authorize the City Manager to Purchase Approved Vehicles and Equipment
1. Staff Report - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Adoption.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2025-28.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution 2025-29.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Resolution 2025-30.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - FY 2025-26 Vehicle and Equipment Replacement List.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Resolution 2025-31.pdf
Adopt Resolution 2025-28 approving and implementing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 City of Coronado Budget and Financial Plan, Resolution 2025-29 approving and adopting Annual Appropriations Limit, Resolution 2025-30 approving Policy on Fund Balance, and Resolution 2025-31 approving amendments to the Personnel Authorization and Compensation Plan, and authorize the City Manager to purchase vehicles and equipment as approved in the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund.
4.g
Second Reading and Adoption of “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Amending Section 48.04.120 of the Coronado Municipal Code” Related to Beach Fires
1. Staff Report - Ordinance Adoption for Beach Fires Reconsideration.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Beach Fires Ordinance 2025-06.pdf
Adopt Ordinance 2025-06 authorizing an Amendment to Section 48.04.120 of the Coronado Municipal Code pertaining to the regulation of fires on public beaches.
4.h
Amendment to Encroachment Permit 3-79 for Private Improvements at 1001 B Avenue in the Public Right-Of-Way and Amended Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement Covering Said Private Improvements
1. Staff Report - Encroachment Permit Amendment - 1001 B Avenue.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map - 1001 B Encroachment.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Amended Encroachment Permit.pdf
Approve Amended Encroachment Permit 3-79 for private improvements at 1001 B Avenue and approved the amended Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement.
4.i
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to an Agreement with Zoubek Consulting, LLC for Safety Program Development and Support Services
1. Staff Report - Contract Amendment - Zoubek Safety Consulting.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Safety Consultant Scope of Work.pdf
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 22-HR-PS-001 with Zoubek Consulting, LLC, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, not to exceed $170,000 for safety program development, training, inspections, and related support services.
4.j
Accept the Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project and Direct the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion
1. Staff Report - Street Preventative Maintenance 23-24 Notice of Completion.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Project Extend Layout.pdf
Accept the Street Preventative Maintenance Fiscal Year (FY) 23-24 project and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
4.k
Appropriate $122,100 from the Wastewater Utility Fund (510) to the Wastewater Main Replacement FY16/17 Project
1. Staff Report - Wastewater Main Replacement Fund Appropriation.pdf Appropriate $122,100 from the Wastewater Utility Fund (510) to the Wastewater Main Replacement FY16/17 Project.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Erica
, Coronado Girl Scout Troop 6530, provided comments regarding suggestions for updating marked, unmarked, and illegible storm drains throughout the City.
Jamie Hartnett
, Coronado 4th of July, provided comments regarding volunteer opportunities for the upcoming event.
Mayor Pro Tem Downey provided additional information on the Fourth Annual 4th of July Home Front Decorating Contest.
Mila Albertson
provided comments regarding inconsistencies for waste rate increase notices, electric scooter safety, and website updates.
Mike Gaylord
provided comments regarding fencing around the Coronado Cays Dog Park and suggested updates to street medians.
Ted
Saltzstein
provided comments regarding concerns for parking violations on Avenida Del Sol and traffic signal lighting on Silver Strand Blvd.
6. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tina Friend, City Manager, provided comments clarifying the City's bonfire policies and responded to public comments regarding agenda management system transition, parking enforcement on Avenida Del Sol, and traffic signal lighting on Silver Strand Blvd.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a
Public Hearing: 500 A Avenue (PC2025-06) – Request for Approval of a Reasonable Accommodation
1. Staff Report - 500 A Avenue Reasonable Accommodation.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2025-32.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Signed Application.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Floor Plans.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - April 15, 2025, Staff Report.pdf
Mayor Duncan recused himself for living in close proximity to 500 A Avenue.
Marisa Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Mayor Pro Tem Downey opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item.
Sara Strunk
, on behalf of the applicants, provided comments regarding support for the request for reasonable accommodation.
Jamie Hartnett
provided comments regarding the process between City Council, staff, and appellants to reach an approval.
Having received no further requests to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Downey closed the public hearing.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Purvis
Seconded by:
Councilmember Fleming
Adopt Resolution 2025-32 to Approve the Reasonable Accommodation request for the property located at 500 A Avenue.
Motion Carried
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.a
Council Reports on Interagency Assignments
1. 8a. Councilmember Downey.pdf
Councilmember Steward commented on her attendance at the community Memorial Day Ceremony.
Councilmember Fleming commented on his attendance at various community events and provided an update relating to his assignment on the Tijuana River Working Group.
Mayor Pro Tem Downey provided an update relating to her assignment on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Regional Planning Committee.
8.b
Report on Community Choice Aggregation
1. Staff Report - Report on Community Choice Aggregation.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Community Choice Aggregation Comparison Report (EPIC).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - CCA White Paper (ICF).pdf
Richard Grunow, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Scott Anders, Director of the Energy Policies Initiatives Center, provided background on Community Choice Aggregations (CCAs) utilizing a PowerPoint.
Discussion ensued regarding the comparisons between San Diego Community Power and Clean Energy Alliance, definition of small business in relation to energy consumption, differences in energy crediting rates, CCA opt-in/opt-out membership, and potential liability when returning services to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE).
Kali Lindsay
, President of Emerald Keepers, provided comments regarding support for joining a CCA.
Abby
Burke
provided comments regarding support for joining a CCA.
Dawn Richards
provided comments regarding support for joining a CCA.
Jaqueline Trapp
provided comments regarding potential consequences for joining a CCA and provided alternatives for reducing energy usage.
Brad Gerbel
provided comments regarding potential consequences for joining a CCA.
Eric Trapp
provided comments regarding resource allocation over joining a CCA.
Kevin Schaefer
provided comments regarding more information before joining a CCA.
Suzanne Merris
provided comments regarding encouraged more research before joining a CCA.
Discussion ensued regarding renewable energy levels between CCAs and SDGE, opt-in membership's impact on the Navy, and establishment of a CCA Council subcommittee.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Downey
Seconded by:
Councilmember Purvis
Establish a subcommittee specifically identifying: the costs of leaving a CCA, utility service options for residents that opt-out, impact on CCAs if the Navy decided to opt-out, reasoning for other cities leaving their respective CCA, and gather information on San Diego Community Power and Clean Energy Alliance; and direct staff to bring back a workplan Motion Carried
8.c
Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 60.04 of Coronado Municipal Code Regarding Wastewater System Management for Food-Related Greases and Waste
1. Staff Report - Ordinance Introduction for Wastewater System Management.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance 2025-07.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Ordinance 2025-07 Redlines.pdf
Ordinance 2025-06 was introduced under the Consent Calendar.
Introduce an ordinance titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado Amending Section 60.04 of the Coronado Municipal Code Regarding Wastewater System Management for Food-Related Greases and Waste.”
8.d
Resolution to Extend a Local Emergency Declaration in the City of Coronado Due to Impacts from Cross-Border Water Pollution
1. Staff Report - Emergency Declaration - Cross-Border Water Quality 06032025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2025-33.pdf
Resolution 2025-33 was adopted under the Consent Calendar.
Consider the Resolution to Extend the Local Emergency Declaration due to cross-border water pollution.
9. CITY ATTORNEY
10. BOARD, COMMISSION, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Downey
adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:46 p.m.