City Council Meeting - September 16, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:01 p.m. on September 16, 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
Administration of Attorney's Oath
Mayor Duncan sworn in Gavin Keene to the State Bar Association.
3.b
Arts Education Week Proclamation
1. Proclamation Arts Education Week 2025.pdf
Mayor Duncan presented the proclamation to Dawn Richards, Cultural Arts Commission Chair and Jenni Nesbitt, COSA Development Director.
3.c
Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation
1. Proclamation Suicide Prevention Month 2025.pdf
Mayor Duncan presented the proclamation to Danielle Maske of SAFE.
3.d
NASCAR Presentation
Amy Lupo, President of NASCAR San Diego, provided a presentation utilizing a PowerPoint.
3.e
Presentation on Caltrans Bridge Suicide Deterrent Project Paulina Sierra, Caltrans' Information Officer, and Chuck Gray, Project Manager, provided a presentation on the Caltrans Bridge Suicide Deterrent Project utilizing a PowerPoint.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar approved with the addition of Item 8.b, and amending Item 4.d. to include language bringing the item back to the City Council next year.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Steward
Seconded by:
Councilmember Fleming
Approved 5/0
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 09.16.25.pdf
Approve the Warrants as certified by the City/Agency Treasurer.
4.c
Approval of the Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Regular and Closed Session Meetings
1. Closed Session Minutes - September 2, 2025.pdf
2. Regular Meeting Minutes - September 2, 2025.pdf
Approve the Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Regular and Closed Session Meetings.
4.d
Coronado Island Film Festival Temporary Pop-Up Art Installation
1. Coronado Island Film Festival Temporary Pop-Up Art Installation.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Request Letter.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Site Layout.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Tower Dimensions.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Sidewalk Decal Mock-Up.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Material List.pdf
Approve the Coronado Island Film Festival’s request for a temporary art installation at Rotary Plaza as part of its 10 th
Anniversary celebration, authorize its inclusion under the event’s Special Event Permit, and allow it to become an annual recurring feature of the event, subject to City review each year.
4.e
Review and Accept the 2023 Annual Traffic Report
1. Staff Report - Review and Accept the 2023 Annual Traffic Report(1).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2023 Draft Traffic Report.pdf
Review and accept the 2023 Annual Traffic Report.
4.f
Approve the Third Amendment to the Supplemental Agreement for Odor and Corrosion Control Management Services with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Amended Intergovernmental Support Agreement Between the City and Naval Base Coronado
1. Staff Report - Evoqua Contract Amendment and IGSA Extension UPDATED.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Amendment 3 to Supplemental Agreement.pdf Approve the Third Amendment to the Supplemental Agreement for Odor and Corrosion Control Management Services Agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC (Evoqua) and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amended Intergovernmental Services Agreement (IGSA) with Naval Base Coronado (NBC).
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Shannon, Del Mar Fairgrounds, provided comments regarding "Fairgrounds 2050" Open House public input sessions.
Brad Gerbel provided comments regarding Charlie Kirk assassination.
Wayne Strickland provided comments regarding Bridge Suicide Deterrent project.
Mercedes Smith, San Diego Suicide Prevention Council representative, provided comments regarding suicide awareness and local resources.
Councilmember Steward provided comments regarding approaching differences, staying united, committing to one act of kindness and inspiring each other to be our very best in words and actions.
Councilmember Downey provided comments regarding SANDAG Regional Transportation Plan revisions and Metropolitan Transit System's (MTS) need for more funding.
Mayor Duncan provided comments regarding Senate Bill 79 and sewage testing.
6. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tina Friend, City Manager, noted the upcoming Coronado Public Safety Open House event.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a
165 I Avenue: Request for a Historic Alteration Permit with Zoning Exceptions and a Determination that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Action Pursuant to Section 15331
1. Staff Report - 165 I Avenue HAP(1).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2025-48.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - HRC Resolution 12-25.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Application for Historic Alteration Permit.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Minutes.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Declaration of Publishing and Public Notice .pdf Emily Pena, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint, and clarified that there were second story set back requests.
Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item. Having received no requests to speak, Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing.
Council and Staff discussion ensued regarding the Mills Act application.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Purvis
Seconded by:
Councilmember Fleming
Approve the project with conditions and adopt Resolution 2025-48 “Determining that the project is categorically exempt under class 31 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15331 (historical resource restoration/rehabilitation) and approving a Historic Resource Alteration Permit at 165 I Avenue”.
Yes (5): Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Motion Carried
7.b
970 C Avenue: Request for a One-Lot Tentative Map to Allow for Condominium Ownership of Seven Residential Units and Determination that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15332 (PC2025-07)
1. Staff Report - Tentative Parcel Map 970 C Avenue.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2025-49.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Tentative Map.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Application for Tentative Parcel Map.pdf Marissa Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Discussion ensued regarding the number of units and parking spaces.
Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item.
Mila Albertson
provided comments regarding project changes.
Jeannette Temple
with Atlantis Group, owner's representative, expressed appreciation for Staffs.
Having received no further requests to speak, Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing.
Further discussion ensued regarding available parking spaces, number of units, private property proposals, and zoning changes to meet housing requirements.
Motion made by:
Mayor Duncan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Purvis
Determine that the project is categorically exempt under Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Development) and adopt Resolution 2025-49 approving a one-lot Tentative Map at 970 C Avenue.
Yes (5): Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Motion Carried
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.a
Council Reports on Interagency Assignments
1. 8a. Councilmember Purvis.pdf
Councilmember Fleming thanked the staff for addressing Adella Plaza fountain repairs and provided comments regarding Parker Pump Station visit, attending ribbon cutting of Choose Healthy, and Charlie Kirk candlelight vigil.
8.b
Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Amending Chapter 36.28 of the Coronado Municipal Code Related to Polystyrene and Single-Use Plastics Regulations
1. Staff Report - Single Use Plastics Ordinance Introduction.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance 2025-08.pdf
Determine that the proposed ordinance is exempt from CEQA review based upon the common sense exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and under exemptions for actions to protect natural resources and the environment under CEQA Guidelines sections 15307 and 15308, and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-08, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, amending Chapter 36.28 of the Coronado Municipal Code related to Polystyrene and Single-Use Plastics Regulations.” Ordinance 2025-08 was introduced and approved on the consent calendar.
9. BOARD, COMMISSION, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. CITY ATTORNEY
11. COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN
11.a
Letter of Support Regarding Senate Bill 346
1. SB 346 Gov Newsom Signature Request 090325.pdf
11.b
Letter of Opposition Regarding Senate Bill 707
1. SB 707 Coronado Oppose.pdf
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duncan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:26 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