City Council Meeting - September 15, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:08 p.m. on September 15, 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
NASNI SWIFT Lane Program
Captain Loren Jacobi, Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado provided a presentation on the NASNI SWIFT Lane Program.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by:
Councilmember Downey
Seconded by:
Councilmember Steward
Approve the Consent Calendar as presented, 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 and 2026-27
1. Warrant List 09.15.26.pdf
Approve the Warrants as certified by the City/Agency Treasurer.
4.c
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 June 30, 2026
1. Staff Report - Q4 Treasurer's Report Ending June 30, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Combined Q4 Treasurer Report Packet - FY2026 - Redacted.pdf Examine the quarterly reports on investments and direct them to be filed.
4.d
Resolution Extending a Local Emergency Due to the Discovery of Caulerpa prolifera in the Coronado Cays
1. Staff Report - Caulerpa Emergency Declaration 09152026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2026-57.pdf
Adopt Resolution 2026-57 to extend the declaration of local emergency due to the discovery of Caulerpa
prolifera
.
4.e
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for Website Hosting, Maintenance, Accessibility, and Related Services
1. Staff Report - CivicPlus 5-Year Agreement.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Professional Services Agreement - CivicPlus.pdf Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for website hosting, maintenance, accessibility, and related services, and approve a contract sum not to exceed $208,985.77.
4.f
Accept the Coronado Cays Park Fencing Project and Direct the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion
1. Staff Report - NOC Cays Dog Park Fence.pdf
Accept the Coronado Cays Park Fencing Project and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
4.g
Award of Contract for Odor and Corrosion Control Management Services to Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
1. Staff Report - Odor Control - Evoqua and IGSA.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Standard Services Agreement – Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council:
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Services Agreement for Odor and Corrosion Control Management Services to Evoqua Water Technologies LLC for an initial five-year term, with the option to renew for one additional five-year term in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a separate Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with the U.S. Navy for provision of odor and corrosion control services at the Navy-connected facilities (Locations 4-8), consistent with the terms of the awarded Agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mila Albertson
praised emergency medical team (EMT) for their service and provided comments regarding red curbs.
Carelyn Reynolds
provided comments regarding SWIFT access and transportation options.
Robbins Kelly
provided comments regarding downtown outdoor dining, parking concerns, dumpsters placing, and the need for the code enforcement officer.
Rebecca Motlagh
provided comments regarding elections.
Jami Burgos
provided comments regarding SWIFT access, congestion and safety concerns.
Mayor Duncan praised the Fire Department, and announced upcoming Senior Social day at John D. Spreckels Center & Bowling Green.
6. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
City Manager Friend provided updates regarding installed cameras throughout the City collecting data on traffic; enhanced County Vector Control mosquito monitoring and prevention and City's coordination; City's strengthening Operational Readiness to prepare for anticipated El Nino season; and noted that the source of a reported island-wide odor remained unidentified.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.a
Council Reports on Interagency Assignments
1. 8a. Councilmember Downey 09152026.pdf
Councilmember Steward provided updates regarding attendance at 9/11 ceremony at the Fire Department, upcoming Calcities conference, and appointment as Vice Chair for the CalCities Environemnt Policy Quality Committee.
Councilmember Purvis provided updates regarding attendance at 9/11 ceremony, upcoming Calcities conference and Housing Policy Committee's resolution regarding local control.
Councilmember Fleming provided updates regarding attendance at 9/11 ceremony, Cade's day event, National League of Cities with focus working with the Military Communities Council.
Councilmember Downey provided updates regarding National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee's resolution.
Mayor Duncan provided comments regarding Cade's day event, attendance at 9/11 ceremony, and distribution of more than 200 soccer balls to various City's organizations that were received through FIFA's Football for Schools initiative.
8.b
Consideration of up to Two Members to Serve on the Civil Service Commission
1. Staff Report - Civil Service Commission Appointment 09152026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Applications.pdf
3. Public Comment 8b. (S-1)_Redacted.pdf
Frank Carson
provided comments regarding his interest and qualifications for the Civil Service Commission.
Marco Cromartie
provided comments regarding his interest and qualifications for the Civil Service Commission.
Mayor Duncan read applicant's Dean K. Eckenroth Jr submitted letter.
City Manager Friend provided an overview and the primary mission of the Civil Service Commission.
Council discussion ensued regarding applicants.
Following the adopted City Council Policy selection process, the following action was taken:
Motion made by:
Mayor Duncan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Fleming
Appoint Marco Cromartie to serve a partial term expiring December 31, 2026 and automatically appointing to an additional term expiring December 31, 2029 and Dean Eckenroth, Jr to serve term expiring December 31, 2027 on the Civil Service Commission.
Yes (5):
Mayor Duncan, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Fleming, Councilmember Purvis, and Councilmember Steward Motion Carried
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 09152026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2026-58.pdf
Resolution 2026-58 was adopted under the Consent Calendar.
Consider the Resolution to Extend the Local Emergency Declaration due to cross-border water pollution.
9. BOARD, COMMISSION, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. CITY ATTORNEY
11. COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duncan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:32 p.m.