City Council Meeting - June 17, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:03 p.m. on June 17, 2025 in the City Council Chamber at City Hall with Mayor Duncan presiding.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duncan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.a
Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
1. Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month.pdf
Mayor Duncan presented the proclamation to Recreation and Golf Services Director Tim Farmer.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by:
Councilmember Purvis
Seconded by:
Councilmember Fleming
To approve the recommended actions below on consent calendar items.
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 06.17.25.pdf
Approve the Warrants as certified by the City/Agency Treasurer.
4.c
Adoption 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 Adoption for Wastewater System Management.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance 2025-07(2).pdf
Adopt Ordinance 2025-07 amending Section 60.04 of the Coronado Municipal Code regarding wastewater system management for food-related greases and waste.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robin Hagemann
provided comments regarding Coronado Cays Park maintenance.
Stephanie Anderson
provided comments regarding the Coronado Rotary Club's Low Tide Ride & Stride fundraising event and invited the community to participate.
Fred Yerrick
provided comments regarding flag disposal options.
Maria Schmidt
provided comments regarding undergrounding of utilities by San Diego Gas & Electric.
Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding public comment submittals.
Councilmember Purvis announced the passing of Julie Viera.
6. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tina Friend, City Manager, provided updates regarding the Free Summer Shuttle, 4th of July Free Shuttle Service, and Cays Park Dog Run Educational Event utilizing a PowerPoint.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a
Public Hearing: Proposition 218 Hearing for Approval of “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Approving the Rate Adjustments for Solid Waste Services,” and Consideration of the City’s Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Subsidy Policy
1. EDCO Rate Increase and Subsidy Policy.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2025-34.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Declaration of Public Notice & Mailing.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Prop 218 Mailing - Declaration of Public Hearing.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Public Hearing Legal Notice Newspaper.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - County Rate Comparison 2025.pdf
Sean Harris, Management Analyst, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Councilmember Downey asked for clarification regarding subsidy amounts for single-family homes, multi-family units, and Coronado Cays Home Owners Association (HOA).
Mayor Duncan opened the Public Hearing in accordance to the rules set by Proposition 218.
Mila Albertson
provided comments regarding concerns with public noticing and subsidy amounts in the Coronado Cays.
Having
received
no
further
requests
to
speak,
Mayor
Duncan
closed
the
public
hearing.
Kelsea Holian, City Clerk, provided comments regarding the official protest amount in accordance to Proposition 218 guidelines.
Council discussion ensued regarding sunset subsidy options.
Motion made by:
Mayor Duncan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Fleming
Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Approving the Rate Adjustments for Solid Waste Services" Yes (5): Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Motion Carried
Motion made by:
Councilmember Purvis
Seconded by:
Councilmember Steward
Motion to adopt Option 1, as presented in the staff report, to end the City's residential solid waste and recycling subsidy by July 1, 2025 Motion Carried
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.a
Council Reports on Interagency Assignments
1. 8a purvis.pdf
Councilmember Purvis provided a comment regarding her assignment on the Metro Wastewater JPA as submitted.
Mayor Duncan provided comments regarding his assignment on the Air Quality Control District and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors, and provided an update on the recent International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) meeting.
Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding her assignment on the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors.
Councilmember Steward provided comments regarding her assignment on the SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group.
8.b
Review and Allocate the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Grant Program Awards
1. Staff Report - Review and Allocate the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Grant Program Awards.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Expedited Grant Program Staff Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Automatic Renewal Instruction Document.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Automatic Renewal Grant Letters of Intent.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Automatic Renewal Grants Proposed Awards.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Mini-Grant Applications.pdf
7. Attachment 6 - Recommendation Options.pdf
Kelli Maples, Senior Management Analyst, presented the Staff Report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Motion made by:
Mayor Duncan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Downey
Approve "Option 2" of the staff recommendation for mini-grant funding allocations for Pacific Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing, and Coronado School of Arts Foundation.
Yes (5): Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Abstain (1): Councilmember Purvis on Coronado School of the Arts Foundation.
Motion Carried
David Schmidt
, Storytellers of San Diego, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Hoa Audette
, Coronado Cheer, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Anthony Audette
, Coronado Cheer, provided comments regarding the organization's services and impact on the local community.
Blair
, Coronado Cheer Team, provided comments regarding the need for safety mats for practice.
Rachel Strueber
provided comments regarding the impact the Coronado Cheer organization has had in the community.
Discussion ensued regarding setting a precedent of using community grants as a method to provide sports equipment or safety equipment.
Shelly Tinney-Miller
, Cancer Cartel, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Discussion ensued regarding providing a grant to support further fundraising efforts and Cancer Cartel's direct impact to Coronado.
Peggy Duncan
, Friends of the Children United Society (FOCUS) president, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Kate Carinder
, Camp Able board chair, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Sara Stillman
, Coronado Junior Women's Club, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Councilmember Downey asked for clarification on the purpose of the grant funding and if the organization had sought funding from CTID/Discover Coronado to assist with the Taste of Coronado event. Ms. Stillman clarified that the funding would be applied towards an advertisement campaign to attract more involvement in the event and that the organization had not yet sought other grant opportunities.
Discussion ensued regarding providing grant funding for fundraising efforts.
Stephanie Anderson
, Island Yoga Cares, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Councilmember Fleming asked for clarification on other sources of funding sought for Island Yoga Cares and its length of existence as a 501(c)(3) entity. Ms. Anderson stated that the organization had begun local fundraising efforts and applied for grants, and has been a 501(c)(3) entity for eight months.
Councilmember Purvis asked how much the organization has received in grant funding. Ms. Anderson stated that Island Yoga Cares has received a letter of approval for one grant with an indeterminate amount.
Discussion ensued regarding the target community of the organization and the impact on the community.
Judy Weisman
, Coronado Hospital Foundation, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Discussion further ensued regarding the ongoing grant funding for Coronado Hospital in light of the additional financial support it received from the City through the sale of the hospital property to the City.
Catherine Baker
, Coronado Junior Arts League, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Council and Ms. Baker discussion ensued regarding the funding sources of the program, the amount of paid staff members, and the number of productions put on per year.
Dawn Richards
provided comments regarding the mini-grant and full grant application process, suggesting that there should be a mid-tier grant opportunity for organizations like the Coronado Junior Arts League.
Discussion ensued regarding funding above the mini-grant funding threshold.
Motion made by:
Mayor Duncan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Downey
Allocate $5,000 to Storytellers of San Diego, $13,099 to Coronado Cheer, $17,750 to Camp Able at Coronado/SDSU Research Foundation, $15,000 to the Coronado Hospital Foundation, and $30,000 to the Coronado Junior Arts League.
Motion Carried
Mayor Duncan called for a recess at 6:57. Council reconvened at 7:12 p.m.
Merridee Book
, Coronado Island Film Festival, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Councilmember Fleming asked for clarification on the ongoing need of seeking grant funding for the event. Ms. Book replied that the film festival continues to grow and requires additional funding year over year to sustain and expand the event.
Doug St. Denis
, Coronado Island Film Festival, provided comments regarding the history of the organization's requests for funding and the impact of the event in the community.
Phil Garn
, Coronado Island Film Festival, provided comments regarding the volunteer aspect of the organization and the impact of the event in the community.
Councilmember Downey commented on increasing the recommended funding allocation for the Chamber of Commerce’s website enhancement, noting the value of the information provided to both visitors and residents, as well as the Chamber’s advocacy efforts in conveying the impact of regulations to the City Council and other legislative bodies. Mayor Duncan concurred and requested a demonstration of the website in the coming year.
Kelly Kindorf
, Coronado Floral Association, provided comments regarding the volunteer aspect of the organization and the impact of the event in the community.
Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of funding the Coronado Floral Association at the $100,000 request due to the cost of tents and requesting that the organization seek multiple bids for tents in the future.
Discussion further ensued regarding the funding of the Coronado Schools Foundation Art and Wine Festival, noting earlier conversations about the use of grant funding for fundraising events. There was consensus to support funding this year’s event, with the suggestion to consider limiting future support to in-kind contributions only.
Phil Imming
, Coronado Community Band, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Jamie Hartnett
provided comments regarding support for the Coronado Community Band.
Council discussion ensued regarding increasing the funding of the Coronado Community Band's Operational Support request to $18,500 and support for matching the funding allocated to the Coronado Historical Association during the last grant cycle.
Jenna McIntosh
, President of the Coronado Historical Association Board, thanked the City Council for their ongoing support.
Christine Stokes
, Executive Director of the Coronado Historical Association, thanked the City Council for its continued support and emphasized the importance of maintaining the museum’s presence on Orange Avenue, highlighting its positive impact on community engagement and local tourism.
Jack Kennedy
, Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra, provided comments regarding the organization's services, purpose for seeking grant funding, and asked for funding matched to last year's allocation.
Kali Lindsey
, Emerald Keepers, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Council discussed funding both of Emerald Keepers' requests to the amount granted last year and funding Lamb's Players Theatre to the amount granted last year.
Kimberly Miller
, Lamb's Players Theatre, thanked the City Council for their ongoing support.
Allen Osmialowski
, Coronado MainStreet, provided comments regarding the organization's services and requested an additional $53,000 in grant funding.
Inge Cornejo
, Coronado MainStreet, provided comments regarding a potential new event being proposed by MainStreet and highlighted how Coronado Currency purchases help retain spending within the local economy.
Council further discussed the data provided to the City through MainStreet’s downtown monitoring program, the organization’s request for additional funding, and its overall impact on the community. There was consensus to bring back MainStreet’s funding request for consideration no later than the first meeting in October, with Councilmember Downey liaising with the organization in the interim.
Chris Merwin
, Memorial Day Ceremony Planning Committee, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Discussion ensued regarding the allocation of $4,000 to the Memorial Day Ceremony Planning Committee, noting increased production costs and the desire to minimize out-of-pocket expenses for the organization.
Samuel Buse
, Musica Vitale, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Sharon Hall
, Musica Vitale, provided comments regarding the organization's membership, including the non-professional singers that comprise the Crown City Chorale.
Councilmember Downey and Ms. Hall discussed the niche Musica Vitale fills within Coronado’s arts community that the organization performs both in schools and throughout the community and that tickets are sold, but the organization aims to keep prices affordable to ensure continued accessibility for attendees.
Councilmember Fleming asked how many of the organization’s performances take place in Coronado versus elsewhere. It was clarified that most are held in Coronado, with some repeat performances in the San Diego region, resulting in an approximate 50/50 split.
Dawn Richards
provided comments regarding Musica Vitale and the Crown City Chorale, noting that Musica Vitale is a Coronado-based nonprofit composed of professional, paid musicians who charge modest ticket prices to cover performance and rehearsal costs, while also supporting educational programs and sponsoring the community-based, non-audition Crown City Chorale.
Discussion further ensued regarding the grant requests submitted by Musica Vitale. There was consensus to allocate $15,000 to the Main Stage and School Program and $10,000 to the Crown City Chorale Coronado Choir Program for 2024–25.
Danielle Maske
, Safe Harbor Coronado, provided comments regarding the organization's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Rich Brady
, Safe Harbor Coronado, provided comments regarding the organization's impact to the community and need for mental health resources.
Discussion followed regarding the grant requests submitted by Safe Harbor Coronado. There was consensus to match funding from last year's grant allocations.
Dawn Richards
provided comments regarding the Villa-Lobos International Chamber Music Festival's services and purpose for seeking grant funding.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Steward
Seconded by:
Councilmember Downey
Allocate grant funding: $105,000 to Coronado Fourth of July, $100,000 to the Coronado Island Film Festival across two grants, $109,000 to the Chamber of Commerce across three grants, $95,600 to the Coronado Floral Association, $20,000 to the Coronado Community Band across two grants, $104,000 to the Coronado Historical Association across three grants, $50,543 to Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra, $70,100 to Emerald Keepers across two grants, $75,000 to Lamb's Players Theatre, $4,000 to the Memorial Day Ceremony Planning Committee, $25,000 to Musica Vitale across two grants, $125,000 to Safe Harbor Coronado across two grants, $22,306 to Villa-Lobos International Chamber Music Festival across two grants, and returning at a future meeting to discuss funding for the Coronado Community Theatre and MainStreet Coronado.
Yes (5): Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Abstain (2): Councilmember Downey from Safe Harbor Coronado, Councilmember Steward from Emerald Keepers Motion Carried
Mayor Duncan called for a recess at 8:25. Council reconvened at 8:31 p.m.
8.c
City Council Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Subcommittee
1. CCA Subcommittee.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - CCA Subcommittee Plan Draft.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - June 3, 2025 CCA Questions.pdf
Tina Friend, City Manager, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Mila Albertson
provided comments regarding concern for residential solar energy credit by utility providers.
Councilmember Steward clarified a comment made at a prior meeting regarding the difference of a not for profit and for profit entity, and suggested the City hold a public workshop.
Discussion ensued regarding the committee assignments and opportunities to increase community outreach and involvement.
Motion made by:
Mayor Duncan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Fleming
Appoint Councilmember Downey and Councilmember Purvis to serve on the ad hoc Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Subcommittee, and approve the subcommittee work plan.
Motion Carried
8.d
Consideration of a Policy #2 Request Regarding Installation of a Fence Around Cays Dog Park
1. Policy 2 Request.pdf
Councilmember Steward and Councilmember Purvis introduced the Policy #2 request regarding the installation of a fence around Cays Dog Park.
Dawn Richards
provided comments regarding support for a consideration regarding an installation of a fence around Cays Dog Park.
Robin Hagemann
provided comments regarding support for a consideration regarding an installation of a fence around Cays Dog Park.
Darrell Sarich
provided comments regarding enforcement of visitors around the Cays Dog Park.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Purvis
Seconded by:
Councilmember Steward
Approve Policy #2 Request regarding installation of a fence around Cays Dog Park for a discussion at a future meeting Motion Carried
9. CITY ATTORNEY
10. BOARD, COMMISSION, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
11.a
Letter of Support Regarding International Boundary Water Commission Construction Funding
1. 2025-06-04 City of Coronado Letter of Support FY26 IBWC Operations Maintenance Funding.pdf
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duncan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
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John D. Duncan, Mayor of the City of Coronado
ATTEST:
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Kelsea Holian, City Clerk of the City of Coronado