City Council Meeting - January 20, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:02 p.m. on January 20, 2026, 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
Kathy Prout Proclamation
1. Kathy Prout Proclamation.pdf
Mayor Duncan presented the proclamation to Kathy Prout.
3.b
Presentation by Port Commissioner Frank Urtasun
Frank Urtasun, Port Commissioner, provided updates regarding several regional projects including the $2.7 million restroom renovation at Tidelands Park, the monitoring of invasive species in the Coronado Cays, the progress of the Commercial Ferry Landing redevelopment, and stated that construction is underway for a new restaurant by Social Syndicate on the lot adjacent to Il Fornaio.
Mayor Duncan and Mr. Urtasun discussion ensued regarding a timeline stage for the shoreline protection project, anticipation to hear something this year and continuance to advocate for a concept to return to the Council.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by:
Councilmember Downey
Seconded by:
Councilmember Fleming
Approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar.
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 01.20.26.pdf
Approve the Warrants as certified by the City/Agency Treasurer.
4.c
Approval of the Minutes of December 2, 2025 Regular and Closed Session Meetings
1. Closed Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2025.pdf
2. Regular Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2025.pdf
Approve the Minutes of December 2 2025 Regular and Closed Session Meetings.
4.d
Filing of the Treasurer’s Reports on Investments for the City and the Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency for the City of Coronado for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025
1. Staff Report - Treasurers Report Ending September 30, 2025 .pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Combined Q1 Treasurer Report Packet - FY2026_Redacted_V2.pdf Examine the quarterly reports on investments and direct them to be filed.
4.e
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 127, Related to Utilities and Fleet Division Classification Specifications and Certification Pay
1. Staff Report - AFSCME Side Letter .pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2026-01.pdf
Adopt Resolution 2026-01 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 127, Related to Utilities and Fleet Division Classification Specifications and Certification Pay.
4.f
Accept the Wastewater Main Replacement FY 2016-17 Project
1. Staff Report - Notice of Completion WW Main FY16-17.pdf Accept the Wastewater Main Replacement FY 2016-17 project and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
4.g
Accept the Feast and Fareway Outdoor Heaters Project and Direct the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion
1. Staff Report - NOC Golf Heaters Installation.pdf
Accept the Feast and Fareway Outdoor Heaters Project (24-CO-ES-838) and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Brita Javier
and
Cesar Javier
provided comments regarding air quality and environmental impacts in the region.
Sheila Baron
,
board member of the Coronado Playhouse (Coronado Community Theater), provided comments regarding t he theater's vision for 2026 and community partnerships.
Stephanie Gatschet
,
board member of the Coronado Playhouse (Coronado Community Theater), provided comments regarding t he future vision and community partnerships of the Coronado Playhouse.
Tim Barron
provided comments regarding the value of the Coronado Playhouse for local talent.
Councilmember Steward introduced her intern, Ella Mathis.
6. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
City Manager Tina Friend provided a report on the Wastewater Main Replacement project, noting its successful completion under budget despite a difficult bidding environment.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.a
Council Reports on Interagency Assignments
1. Item 8a. Councilmember Purvis.pdf
Councilmember Steward provided updates regarding shoreline erosion mitigation for South Beach, sand monitoring technology, Cal Cities leadership priorities concerning offshore drilling, and the recent CHA Island Icon induction ceremony.
Councilmember Downey provided updates regarding the Cal Cities e-bike roundtable, the MTS ad hoc group focused on future transit revenue sources, and monitoring proposed rate increases by California Water Service.
Mayor Duncan provided updates regarding SANDAG structural reforms and management updates, Air Pollution Control District board meetings, and infrastructure progress for the Tijuana River sewage crisis.
Councilmember Fleming provided updates regarding the Port of San Diego swearing-in ceremony and his dissenting vote on an anti-Waymo resolution during the January 15 MTS board meeting.
Councilmember Purvis provided updates regarding the recruitment of a new executive director for the Metro Wastewater JPA, her appointment to the Cal Cities Housing Policy Committee, and current activities of the CCA subcommittee.
8.b
Provide Direction on the Shores Median SR-75 Project Additives #1 and #2, Authorize the City Manager to Award Contracts and Change Orders for the Construction of the Shores Median Design SR-75 Project and Associated Support Services up to an Amount of $2,776,650; Authorize Additional Appropriation up to $1,412,374 from the TransNet Fund and up to $181,243 from the General Fund
1. Staff Report - SR75 Medians Project Contract Award .pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Proposed Improvement Limits Diagram.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Harris & Associates Task Order Scope.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Ninyo & Moore Task Order Scope.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Psomas Engineering Task Order Scope.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Landscape Maintenance Agreement.pdf
7. Attachment 6 - Additional Fiscal Analysis.pdf
Michael McCall, Principal Engineer, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Mayor Duncan asked for clarification regarding the status of the project permits. Mr. McCall responded that Caltrans has approved the plans and permits are secured, but noted they have a deadline and would require re-application if construction is significantly delayed.
Councilmember Downey asked whether the widening of the median for Additive #2 would impact travel lanes. Mr. McCall explained that the project fills in an unused concrete turn pocket and does not reduce travel lanes.
Councilmember Fleming and Administrative Services Director John Kim discussion ensued regarding the source and budget location of the Hotel Del Development Fund that originated from a $1.25 million agreement with the Hotel del Coronado for public improvements and that the original intent of the funds was designated for improvements such as restrooms and landscaping along the SR-75 corridor.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Purvis
Seconded by:
Councilmember Fleming
Find that the project (including Additives #1 and #2) is categorically exempt from environmental review under Class 1 of the state CEQA Guidelines section 15301, Existing Facilities (14 CCR 15301) and Class 4 section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land (14 CCR 15304); Direct staff to construct Additives #1 and #2;
Authorize the City Manager to Award a Contract to Superb Engineering Inc. for the base bid and Additives #1 and #2; Authorize the City Manager to Award Task Orders in a form approved by the City Attorney for Associated Support Services to (1) Harris and Associates for Construction Management support services; (2) Ninyo and Moore for Testing and Inspection services; and (3) Psomas for Engineering support services; Appropriate Additional funds from the TransNet Fund 210 and from the General Fund 400 to Capital Improvement Program project #20013 for the base bid and Additives #1 and #2; Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Orders within the project budget; and Authorize the City Manager to enter into any agreements as required with the State of California for the construction or maintenance of the Project.
Yes (5):
Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Motion Carried
8.c
Approval of the 2026 Legislative Policy Guidelines and Priority Legislative Goals
1. Staff Report - 2026 Legislative Policy Guidelines 01202026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2026 Legislative Policy Guidelines - Redline.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Councilmember Proposed Additions and Deletions.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Priority Legislative Goals for 2026 - Redline.pdf
5. Revised Attachment 2 - 8c..pdf
6. Item 8c Public Comment (Received January 20, 2026)_Redacted.pdf Tina Friend, City Manager, presented the staff report.
Mike Woiwode, San Diego Military Advisory Council, provided comments regarding offering lobbying support for the Council's legislative goals.
Jim Besikof
provided comments regarding the need for public debate on the legislative policy guidelines.
Stephen Phillips
provided comments regarding the City's stance on sanctuary city policies.
Rachel Phillips
provided comments regarding researching historical intent before amending legislative policies.
Carolyn Rogerson
provided comments regarding support for local law enforcement cooperation with federal agencies.
Wayne Strickland
provided comments regarding the impact of sanctuary city status on public safety and funding.
Frank King
provided comments in opposition to mandatory cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Doris Besikof
provided comments regarding the city's legal jurisdiction over federal immigration matters.
Suzanne Ramirez
provided comments regarding concerns that the proposed immigration policies were divisive.
Tom Fleming
provided comments regarding the necessity of abiding by existing federal statutes.
Mayor Duncan called for a recess at 6:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:59 p.m.
Motion made by:
Mayor Duncan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Downey
Approve Phase 1 of the suggested changes to the City of Coronado 2026 Legislative Policy Guidelines as set forth in the agenda and modified during the Council deliberation, including:
Addition of "e-motorcycles" and "e-motos" to micromobility definitions.
Inclusion of "speed and noise cameras" as supported enforcement technologies.
Addition of "foundation rehabilitation" for bridge-related advocacy.
Striking of the qualifying caveat regarding offshore oil and gas drilling to reflect absolute opposition.
Refinement of sewage infrastructure language to include wastewater and stormwater management.
Yes (5):
Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Motion Carried
Motion made by:
Mayor Duncan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Fleming
Adopt the 2026 Legislative Policy Guidelines and the 2026 Priority Legislative Goals in their entirety, incorporating all approved modifications, including:
The substitution of a consensus statement to support local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in place of proposed sanctuary status repeal language.
The striking of redundant or unsettled language regarding dangerous weapons and the issuance of concealed weapon permits.
The refinement of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) advocacy strategy into a tiered approach focusing on the exclusion of federal property from calculations or obtaining full credit for existing on-base housing units.
The prioritization of the four key legislative goals regarding cross-border pollution, infrastructure funding, micromobility regulations, and Seventh-cycle housing projections.
Yes (5):
Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Motion Carried
8.d
Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
1. Staff Report - Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore.pdf
Motion made by:
Mayor Duncan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Purvis
Appoint Councilmember Downey to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term, pursuant to Coronado Municipal Code section 2.02.020 and Government Code section 36802.
Yes (5):
Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Motion Carried
8.e
Motion for Renewed Deliberation on an Administrative Policy to Reduce Off-Street Parking Requirements for Counter-Oriented Eating and Drinking Establishments - Policy #9 Request
1. Policy 9 Request Mark Fleming - January 8 2026_.pdf
Councilmember Fleming requested deliberation on reducing off-street parking for "grab-and-go" businesses.
Rena Clancy
, Executive Director of the Coronado Chamber of Commerce, provided comments regarding vacant storefronts and underutilized parking in Coronado Plaza.
Discussion ensued regarding potential impacts on the Local Coastal Plan (LCP) and the Orange Avenue Specific Plan. The Council provided direction to the City Manager to incorporate the request into broader economic development studies; no formal motion was taken.
9. BOARD, COMMISSION, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. CITY ATTORNEY
11. COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN
11.a
Comment Letter on Caltrans State Route 75 San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge Rehabilitation Project
1. Coronado Comment Letter San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge Foundation Rehabilitation Project 121525.pdf
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duncan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:42 p.m.