City Council Meeting - December 16, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:14 p.m. on December 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
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Purvis provided comments regarding Item 4.i., noting appreciation for the League of Wives Memorial Project Foundation donation and importance ongoing maintenance and stewardship of the League of Wives Memorial statue.
Councilmember Downey asked to clarify the scope of services and operational expectations associated with the street sweeping services agreement. Leon Firsht, Public Services and Engineering Director, stated that the agreement provides for routine and as-needed sweeping services citywide, clarified performance expectations, and noted that the contract structure is flexible to adjusting service levels as conditions warrant.
Mila Albertson
provided comments regarding Item 4.c., supporting updated building codes, and
encouraging continued
attention to resiliency and sustainability
considerations.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Downey
Seconded by:
Councilmember Purvis
Consent Calendar approved with the addition of Item 8.c.
Yes (5):
Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward 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 2025-26
1. Warrant List 12.16.25.pdf
Approve the Warrants as certified by the City/Agency Treasurer.
4.c
Adoption of Ordinance 2025-11 Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes and Repealing and Reenacting Specified Chapters of Title 70 of the Coronado Municipal Code
1. Staff Report - Building Code Update Adoption.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance 2025-11 .pdf
Adopt Ordinance 2025-11, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Repealing Chapters 70.01, 70.05 70.06 70.10, 70.20, 70.25, 70.30, 70.40, 70.50, 70.60, 70.80, 70.90, 70.100, 70.110, and 70.120 of the Coronado Municipal Code which incorporate by reference the Uniform Administrative Code, Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and adopting new Chapters 70.10, 70.20, 70.25, 70.30, 70.40, 70.50, 70.60, 70.70, 70.80, 70.90, 70.100, 70.110, and 70.120 of the Coronado Municipal Code which adopt by reference the 2025 California Administrative Code, Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, Historic Building Code, Fire Code, Existing Building Code, Green Building Standards, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and Referenced Standards.”
4.d
Resolution Extending a Local Emergency Due to the Discovery of Caulerpa prolifera in the Coronado Cays
1. Staff Report - Caulerpa Emergency Declaration 12162025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2025-61.pdf
Adopt Resolution 2025-61 to extend the declaration of local emergency due to the discovery of Caulerpa
prolifera
.
4.e
Approval of a Standard Services Agreement with Sweeping Corporation of America of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services
1. Street Sweeping Contract Award.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SCA Bid Submittal.pdf
In accordance with City of Coronado Municipal Code section 8.04 Purchase of Goods, Services, and/or Equipment unrelated to a Public Works Project - 8.04.070 Exemptions A. 3., award a standard services agreement with Sweeping Corporation of America of CA, LLC for street sweeping services in a form approved by the City Attorney; and Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the street sweeping services as needed.
4.f
Approval of the Administrative Budget and the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Related to the Successor Agency’s Claim for Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Funds
1. Staff Report - Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - ROPS 2025-26.pdf
Approve the Administrative Budget and the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
4.g
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment and Purchase Agreements with Assured Data Protection for Up to Three Years to Provide Offsite Backup and Disaster Recovery Services in an Amount not to Exceed $332,000
1. Staff Report - Assured Data Protection.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Service Agreement for IT Services.pdf Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment and purchase agreements with Assured Data Protection in a form acceptable to the City Attorney for up to three years to provide offsite backup and disaster recovery services in an amount not to exceed $332,000.
4.h
Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Personnel Authorization and Compensation Plan to Incorporate Classification Changes and Clarify Benefit Language
1. Staff Report - FY26 PACP Update.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2025-62.pdf
Adopt Resolution 2025-62 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Personnel Authorization and Compensation Plan (PACP) to Incorporate Classification Changes and Clarify Benefit Language.
4.i
Accept a Donation of $4,500 from the League of Wives Memorial Project Foundation for Future Maintenance of the League of Wives Memorial Statue
1. Staff Report - LOW Foundation Maintenance Donation 12162025.pdf Accept a donation of $4,500 from the League of Wives Memorial Project Foundation to support the ongoing maintenance of the League of Wives Memorial statue located in Star Park.
4.j
Annual Review of the 2026 Local Appointments List Regarding Upcoming Vacancies on Local Boards, Commissions, and Committees (Maddy Act)
1. Staff Report - 2026 Maddy Act List.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2026 Maddy Act List.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Appointment List of Boards, Commissions, and Committees.pdf Review the 2026 Local Appointments List and direct the City Clerk to post the list at City Hall, the Library, and on the City’s website in compliance with Government Code Sections 54970-54974 (Maddy Act).
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Howard Somers
provided comments regarding recent restructuring of boards, commissions, and committees and reconsidering changes affecting volunteer participation and advisory effectiveness.
Frank King
provided comments regarding the boards, commissions, and committees reorganization, concerns regarding the loss of technical expertise and reduced effectiveness of advisory bodies.
Jim
Besikof
provided comments regarding transportation safety concerns and the lack of a clear advisory pathway for addressing traffic-related issues and interagency coordination.
Dan’l Steward
provided comments regarding the importance of civility in public discourse and noted limitations on Council responses during oral communications under the Brown Act.
Mila Albertson
provided comments regarding appreciation for the Police Department’s public communication during a recent Coronado Bridge closure.
Mayor Duncan and Councilmember Downey provided comments acknowledging the speakers’ concerns and addressing Caltrans-related jurisdictional and coordination issues.
6. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
City Manager Friend introduced Allyson Violante as the City’s new Deputy City Manager and provided remarks regarding her professional background and experience.
City Manager Friend provided acknowledgments related to recent community events, including the holiday parade and tree lighting.
6.a
Coronado Ferry Landing Lease
City Manager Friend provided a
n
update regarding the Coronado Ferry Landing lease, including the status of negotiations between the Port of San Diego and Port Coronado Associates, the lease term ending in late June 2026, and recent Port Commission discussion and direction. City Manager Friend noted that the Port Commission directed staff to continue negotiations with Port Coronado Associates and return to closed session in January with an update, while not extending the current lease at that meeting; and noted Port Commissioner comments regarding the importance of protecting subtenants and maintaining the community-supported renovation vision and design framework.
Mayor Duncan provided comments regarding the Port Commission discussion, appreciation for continued negotiations and optimism regarding outcomes for the renovation, subtenants, and long-term maintenance.
Councilmember Purvis provided comments regarding confidence in the Port Commission’s process, the importance of the Ferry Landing to the community, and appreciation for opportunities to raise Coronado concerns.
Councilmember Steward provided comments regarding the Ferry Landing’s condition and long-term maintenance, the site’s significance as a gateway to the City and optimism that the Port would support an appropriate renovation.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.a
Council Reports on Interagency Assignments
Councilmember Steward reported on her appointment to the League of California Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee and the SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Policy Task Force and noted anticipated regional policy work related to shoreline protection.
Councilmember Downey reported on participation in the Caltrans public meeting regarding the Coronado Bay Bridge foundation rehabilitation project, interest in improving how interagency briefings and public meetings are communicated to the community; and attendance at the City’s annual holiday breakfast and a briefing with the Deputy EPA Administrator’s office related to cross-border wastewater issues.
Mayor Duncan
reported on
updates regarding recent SANDAG Board activities, regional transportation and governance matters, air quality and pollution issues, and participation in the Minute 333 signing, noting its relevance to regional and cross-border cooperation.
Councilmember Fleming provided comments regarding regional discussions on air quality and environmental policy; and the importance of coordinated interagency advocacy.
Councilmember Purvis provided updates regarding the Wastewater JPA succession committee's new executive director and website update and stated that she was formally appointed to serve on the League of California Cities Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee beginning in 2026.
8.b
Approval of the 2026 Legislative Policy Guidelines and Priority Legislative Goals
1. Staff Report - 2026 Legislative Policy Guidelines.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2026 Legislative Goals.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - 2026 Legislative Policy Guidelines.pdf Adopt the City of Coronado Legislative Policy Guidelines and Priority Legislative Goals for 2026.
City Manager Friend presented the staff report reviewing the City’s Legislative Policy Guidelines and Priority Legislative Goals, including the role of the City’s legislative advocates and the purpose of maintaining a current policy framework to guide positions on legislation.
Councilmember Downey asked for clarification regarding whether proposed edits were primarily ministerial or would materially change staff’s ability to act within the adopted guidelines. City Manager Friend responded that ministerial revisions could be incorporated where intent remains unchanged, while noting that substantive revisions and removals warranted Council discussion.
Discussion ensued regarding proposed revisions to the legislative goals and supporting statements, including the scope of funding and coordination related to cross-border wastewater, references to international, federal, state, and other sources of funding, and the organization and clarity of the goals. Councilmembers discussed incorporating suggested edits and addressing outdated items.
Consensus was reached to direct staff to incorporate the revisions discussed and return the revised 2026 Legislative Policy Guidelines and Priority Legislative Goals in January 2026 for final consideration.
8.c
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 12162025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2025-63.pdf
Consider the Resolution to Extend the Local Emergency Declaration due to cross-border water pollution.
Resolution 2025-63 was adopted under the Consent Calendar.
9. BOARD, COMMISSION, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. CITY ATTORNEY
11. COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duncan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:49 p.m.