City Council Meeting - June 02, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:06 p.m. on June 2, 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
Coronado High School Girls Lacrosse Proclamation
1. Coronado High School Girls Lacrosse Proclamation.pdf Mayor Duncan presented the proclamation to representatives from the Coronado High School Girls Lacrosse team.
3.b
Presentation by Port Commissioner Frank Urtasun
Frank Urtasun, Port Commissioner, presented an update on joint Port and City initiatives.
Councilmember Carrie Downey asked whether Chula Vista, SANDAG, or other regional entities are financially contributing to the Chula Vista-to-San Diego ferry. Commissioner Urtasun responded that Flagship Cruises is operating the route independently without public subsidy.
Councilmember Amy Steward expressed concern about liveaboard vessels at the AA Anchorage and urged continued monitoring of potential illegal sewage discharge. Commissioner Urtasun responded that the Port is working closely with the San Diego Mooring Company to monitor overnight stays.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor John Duncan announced that, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(d)(3)(A), the recommended action on the Personnel Authorization and Compensation Plan under Item 4.f was a five percent increase to the pay band for executive employees, excluding the position of City Manager.
Discussion ensued regarding Item 4.e, Capital Improvement Program Recommendations. Councilmember Downey presented a PowerPoint update on the CIP Subcommittee's recommendations, noting the program had been restructured into four phases to manage staffing constraints and project prioritization: (1) Active Projects in Construction (FY 2026-27), reflecting projects slated to begin construction within the fiscal year, largely funded with prior year appropriations; (2) Active Projects with dedicated staff; (3) Available Projects with lower activity due to staffing limitations; and (4) Long-Range Projects, which are conceptual, currently unfunded, and require future policy workshops. Downey clarified that the long-range list was organized alphabetically rather than by priority.
Councilmember Fleming noted that the phased structure helps manage community expectations and aligns with available staffing resources. Councilmember Steward commented on the historical timeline of public facility replacements since 1971, stating that the fire stations and library Winn Room should be prioritized during upcoming strategic planning in Fall 2026. Downey clarified that the subcommittee had added fire station design replacement to the project list, but that the Fire Chief's risk assessment report must be obtained before funding can be allocated. Councilmember Purvis expressed support for the CIP restructuring and the upcoming strategic planning sessions.
Dawn Richards
, Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission, provided comments thanking the Council for approving the Commission's work plan and supporting local arts.
Kathy Morton
, representing the Friends of the Library, provided comments supporting the library Winn Room and advocating for strategic planning to establish its priority.
Valera Pittman
provided comments regarding a thirteen-year effort to build an inclusive playground for children with disabilities at Spreckels Park.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Downey
Seconded by:
Councilmember Steward
Approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with the addition of Items 8.b, 9.a, 9.b, and 9.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 06.02.26.pdf
Approve the Warrants as certified by the City/Agency Treasurer.
4.c
Approval of the Minutes of May 19, 2026 Regular and Closed Session Meetings
1. Closed Meeting Minutes - May 19, 2026.pdf
2. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 19, 2026.pdf
Approve the Minutes of May 19, 2026 Regular and Closed Session Meetings.
4.d
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
1. Staff Report - Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2026-38.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Projected Revenue.pdf
Adopt a Resolution approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
4.e
Resolution Adopting and Implementing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 City of Coronado Budget and Associated Policies, and Authorize the City Manager to Purchase Approved Vehicles and Equipment
1. Staff Report - Budget Adoption.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2026-32.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution 2026-33.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Resolution 2026-34.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - FY 2026-27 Vehicle and Equipment Replacement List_Completed.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Resolution 2026-39.pdf
Adopt Resolutions approving and adopting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 City of Coronado Budget and Financial Plan, Annual Appropriations Limit, Policy on Fund Balance, Capital Improvement Program Recommendations, and 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.f
Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Personnel Authorization and Compensation Plan to Reflect Fiscal Year 2026-27 Compensation and Benefit Changes
1. Staff Report - FY26-27 PACP 06022026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2026-35.pdf
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Personnel Authorization and Compensation Plan (PACP) to reflect Fiscal Year 2026-27 compensation and benefit changes .
4.g
Consideration of Amendment #2 to Encroachment Permit No. 5-89 and Associated Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement for Private Improvements at Sharp Coronado Hospital (250 Prospect Place)
1. Staff Report - Sharp Encroachment Permit.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Planning and Design Commission Approval.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - 5-89 Revision 1 EMRA Recorded.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - EMRA 5-89 Amendment 2 (Sharp Hospital - 250 Prospect Place).pdf Approve Amendment #2 to Encroachment Permit No. 5-89 to construct improvements in the public right-of-way adjacent to Sharp Coronado Hospital at 250 Prospect Place and authorize the City Engineer to execute the associated Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Downey announced that the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) resumed normal minibus operations on Route 901 as of today, Caltrans successfully repaired the bridge barrier divider machine over the weekend (with normal morning zipper-lane configurations resuming June 3, 2026), and MTS is seeking a Coronado resident under 18 to serve on regional public transit youth advisory panels.
Mayor Duncan introduced his new intern, Ryan Lang Antonopoulos.
Jamie Hartnett
, representing Coronado Fourth of July, provided comments regarding a volunteer shortage for the Fourth of July celebration due to overlapping volunteer commitments with the NASCAR race and encouraged community members to sign up online.
Mandy
provided comments regarding zoning and planning concerns in the Coronado Cays and requested City planning intervention.
Christine Stokes
, representing the Coronado Historical Association, provided comments inviting the Council and community to paint tiles for a community mural celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
Megan Keller
, representing Cade's Day, provided comments regarding an upcoming suicide prevention QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training session.
Marvin Heinze
provided comments promoting the Port of San Diego Portside Community Academy and encouraging Coronado residents to apply.
Mila Albertson
provided comments expressing concern regarding the expired management contract at the Village Theater.
Andrew Gade
provided comments expressing dissatisfaction with new street cleaning contractor compared to the previous contractor.
6. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
6.a
NASCAR Community Preparedness
Paul Connelly, Police Chief, and Jayson Summers, Fire Chief, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint, providing an operational overview of the upcoming NASCAR Street Race at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI).
Councilmember Downey asked if the City of Coronado is receiving financial compensation from NASCAR to cover public safety overtime. City Manager Friend responded that while the City is negotiating a cost-recovery agreement for active service coverage on race days, the pre-event planning and coordination hours are uncompensated.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a
Public Hearing: Resolution Adopting the Transnet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031
1. Staff Report - RTIP.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2026-37.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - TransNet Program of Projects.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - TransNet Revenue Forecast.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Declaration of Public Notice.pdf
Ofelia Andrade, Management Analyst, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Councilmember Downey asked for historical context regarding Transnet funding. City Manager Friend clarified that total Transnet proceeds received since 2006 are $11.3 million.
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.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Fleming
Seconded by:
Mayor Duncan
Adopt Resolution 2026-37 adopting the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031.
Yes (5):
Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Motion Carried
7.b
Assessee Protest Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution Reauthorizing the Levying of Assessments During Fiscal Year 2026-27 on Four Hotel Businesses within Coronado Tourism Improvement District I and II
1. CTID Protest Hearing 06022026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2026-36.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Discover Coronado Statement.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Discover Coronado Reserve Statement.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Discover Coronado Policy Statement.pdf Kelli Maples, Senior Management Analyst, introduced the item, confirming that the four assessed hotel properties were legally notified and no written protests had been received.
Todd Little, Executive Director of Discover Coronado, presented the FY 2026-27 Annual Report and Management Plan utilizing a PowerPoint.
Councilmember Downey asked whether the photo session expenses would be drawn entirely from District I or split between both districts. Mr. Little responded that expenses would be allocated across both districts to reflect joint marketing utility.
Councilmember Steward asked about the centralized hub's operating hours. Mr. Little responded that specific hours and staffing would be finalized with the Chamber.
Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing
and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item.
Claudia Ludlow
, Chairwoman of Discover Coronado, provided comments in support of the proposed $300,000 community grant and the $215,000 physical hub allocation, noting it would serve local businesses.
Rena Clancy
, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, provided comments supporting the physical hub as a home for the Chamber, and noted it would manage a brand-new Coronado Visitor Center website.
Christine Stokes
, representing the Coronado Historical Association, provided comments supporting the community investment and noting that arts partnerships are vital for small local non-profits.
Having received no further requests to speak, Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed CTID reallocations, including the establishment of a centralized hub, the alignment of reserves with the targeted fifty percent threshold, and the timeline for dispersing the community investment funds.
Motion made by:
Councilmember Fleming
Seconded by:
Councilmember Downey
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Report and Management Plan from the CTID Advisory Board, as amended to:
Allocate $300,000 of District I reserves for community projects, to be spent as a single lump sum or split through Fiscal Year 2029; Allocate $215,000 (consisting of $100,000 in District I reserves and $115,000 representing ten percent of District I revenues) to establish a centralized physical hub on Orange Avenue in partnership with the Coronado Chamber of Commerce, with a contingency that if the hub fails to materialize in Fiscal Year 2026-27, the $215,000 in reserves will be redirected to community projects through June 30, 2029; Allocate $35,000 in reserves for streaming campaigns; and Allocate $90,000 split across both districts for group photo sessions Motion Carried
Motion made by:
Councilmember Fleming
Seconded by:
Councilmember Downey
Adopt Resolution 2026-36 reauthorizing the levying of assessments during Fiscal Year 2026-27 on certain hotel businesses within the Coronado Tourism Improvement District (CTID) I and II.
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
Councilmember Steward reported on her interagency assignments, highlighting the Optimist Girl of the Year award presented to junior Ella Mathis, her visits to two dune restoration projects in South Ponto Beach and Encinitas with coastal scientists, and the Memorial Day service at Star Park.
Mayor John Duncan reported on a productive meeting held earlier today with Chad McIntosh, Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), and John Yunis, EPA representative, regarding the cross-border sewage crisis.
8.b
Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Coronado Municipal Code Tile 1, Chapter 1.08.030(b) and Repeal and Replace Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 1.08.070, Enforcement Through Administrative Abatement
1. Administrative Abatement Ordinance Amendment.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance 2026-05.pdf
Introduce Ordinance 2026-05 to amend Coronado Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 1.08.030(B) and repeal and replace Coronado Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 1.08.070, Enforcement through Administrative Abatement.
Ordinance 2026-05 was introduced on the Consent Calendar.
8.c
Adoption of a Council Policy Regarding Meeting Disruptions
1. Staff Report - SB707 and Council Meeting Disruptions.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2026-40.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution 2026-41.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Resolution 2026-42.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Resolution 2026-43.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - SB707 Reference Sheet.pdf
Kelsea Holian, City Clerk, presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint.
Mayor Duncan asked whether there is any flexibility under SB 707. City Clerk Holian and City Attorney Canlas confirmed that the requirements are strictly codified, and that the proposed resolutions represent the most legally defensible path to compliance.
Councilmember Downey asked whether speaker slips would be mandatory. City Clerk Holian clarified that slips are requested to help the chair manage time limits before public comment begins, but are not a mandatory condition for being heard.
Mila Albertson
provided comments regarding an upcoming Historic Resource Commission Meeting concerning a home up for historic designation.
Motion made by:
Mayor Duncan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Steward
Adopt Resolution 2026-40 approving Council Policy No. 23, Resolution 2026-41 approving Council Policy No. 31, Resolution 2026-42 approving revised Council Policy No. 15, and Resolution 2026-43 regarding public participation efforts.
Yes (5):
Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Motion Carried
9. BOARD, COMMISSION, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.a
Consideration of the Civil Service Commission Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Work Plan
1. Staff Report - Civil Service Commission Work Plan 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Civil Service Commission Proposed Work Plan for FY 2026-27.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Civil Service Commission Adopted Work Plan for FY 2025-26.pdf Consider the proposed work plan for the Civil Service Commission for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027.
This work plan was approved under the Consent Calendar.
9.b
Consideration of the Parks and Recreation Commission Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan
1. Staff Report - Parks and Recreation Work Plan 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Parks and Recreation Commission Proposed Work Plan for FY 2026-27.pdf Consider the proposed work plan for the Parks and Recreation Commission for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.
This work plan was approved under the Consent Calendar.
9.c
Consideration of the Cultural Arts Commission Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Work Plan
1. Staff Report - Cultural Arts Commission Work Plan 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Cultural Arts Commission Proposed Work Plan for FY 2026-27.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Cultural Arts Commission Adopted Work Plan for FY 2025-26.pdf Consider the proposed work plan for the Cultural Arts Commission for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027.
This work plan was approved under the Consent Calendar.
10. CITY ATTORNEY
11. COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duncan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:41 p.m.