Coronado meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Coronado Council to Consider SANDAG Grant, Zoning Changes; Recent Meetings Procedural

No decisions were made at Coronado's public meetings over the past two weeks, as all recent agendas contained only procedural items. The most consequential action on the horizon is the City Council's Aug. 18 meeting, where it will consider applying for a SANDAG grant for a flexible fleets pilot program.

Recent meetings

All meetings held between Aug. 4 and Aug. 13 were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The City Council, Historic Resource Commission, Discover Coronado/CTID, Cultural Arts Commission, and Library Board each met with no substantive items listed—only boilerplate procedural text.

The Planning and Design Commission met Aug. 11 with a five-item agenda, including two zoning ordinance amendments: one to allow employee housing as a residential use and another to update the city's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance to comply with state law. The commission also had design review items for a home addition at 20 Pine Court, a roof deck at 258 J Avenue, and a tentative parcel map for condominium ownership of four units at 756-762 G Avenue. No decisions have been recorded.

The Civil Service Commission met Aug. 13 to discuss eligibility lists, recruitment schedules, and proposed changes to the Police Dispatcher classification specification. A separate closed session that day addressed public employee discipline under Government Code Section 54957(b). No outcomes have been published.

Upcoming meetings

The City Council will hold a regular meeting Aug. 18 at a time and location to be confirmed. The consent calendar includes Resolution 2026-52 updating the Records Management Policy and Retention Schedules, and Resolution 2026-54 authorizing an application for SANDAG Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program (FFGP) funds. The council will also receive quarterly reports on capital improvement projects and cross-border water quality, and hear councilmember reports on interagency assignments. No dollar amounts for the grant were listed.

Immediately following the open session, the council will enter a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 127, the Coronado Firefighters Association, the Coronado Police Officers Association, and executive management employees. The closed session also covers real property negotiations with 820 Orange Av. LLC for four parcels, anticipated litigation (three potential cases), and existing litigation in Stephanie Pergola v. City of Coronado, et al. (San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU020556C). All items are confidential.

On Aug. 19, the Historic Resource Commission will hold public hearings on two properties: a determination of historic significance for 855-59 C Avenue (staff recommends the dwelling does not meet historic criteria) and a historic alteration permit for 1144 Isabella Avenue, with a CEQA Class 31 exemption. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its July 15 meeting.

Coming up

• **City Council Meeting** – Aug. 18, open session with SANDAG grant application and quarterly reports; closed session follows.
• **Historic Resource Commission** – Aug. 19, public hearings on 855-59 C Avenue and 1144 Isabella Avenue.

All agendas and minutes are available on the city's website. Residents can submit written comments or request to speak via Zoom, with requests due 24 hours before the meeting.

No substantive actions at recent Coronado meetings; Planning Commission to weigh zoning changes

The past week in Coronado saw no substantive decisions from city boards and commissions, as all four meetings were procedural only. Residents looking for action may want to attend the upcoming Planning and Design Commission meeting, which will consider zoning changes for employee housing and accessory dwelling units.

Recent meetings: procedural only

Four city bodies met between August 4 and August 6, but none had substantive items on their agendas. The City Council met August 4, the Historic Resource Commission met August 5, and both Discover Coronado/CTID and the Cultural Arts Commission met August 6. According to the agendas, each contained only boilerplate procedural text with no ordinances, contracts, hearings, or reports listed for discussion or action. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published.

Upcoming: Planning and Design Commission (Aug. 11)

The Planning and Design Commission will hold public hearings on five items, including two zoning ordinance amendments. One amendment would allow employee housing as a residential use, amending Coronado Municipal Code Chapters 86.02 and 86.04. The other would update the city's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance to comply with current state law, amending CMC Section 86.56.105.

The commission will also consider:

• A two-lot tentative parcel map for condominium ownership of four residential units at 756-762 G Avenue.
• Design review for an addition and remodel at 20 Pine Court (DR2026-21).
• A roof deck request at 258 J Avenue (DR2026-24).

Consent items include approval of the July 14, 2026 minutes and a finding that FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program projects are consistent with the General Plan.

Upcoming: Civil Service Commission (Aug. 13)

The Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider routine items, including approval of the July 20, 2026 minutes. Two general business items are on the agenda: a review of eligibility lists and recruitment schedule, and proposed changes to the Police Dispatcher classification specification. No public hearings are scheduled.

Upcoming: Library Board of Trustees (Aug. 11)

The Library Board of Trustees agenda for August 11 contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Coming up

• **Planning and Design Commission** – Aug. 11, public hearings on zoning changes for employee housing and ADUs, plus design reviews.
• **Library Board of Trustees** – Aug. 11, no substantive items listed.
• **Civil Service Commission** – Aug. 13, routine review of eligibility lists and police dispatcher job changes.

Coronado City Council to Consider $1.66M Street Maintenance Contract and Multiple Service Agreements

The Coronado City Council has a packed agenda from its July 21 meeting, with the largest dollar item being a street preventative maintenance project for Zones 2 and 3 totaling approximately $1.66 million. All recent meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so no final actions or vote tallies are available.

City Council — July 21

The council's regular meeting agenda includes several contracts and resolutions scheduled for consideration:

• **Street maintenance:** A contract with Pavement Coatings, Co. for $1,299,889.75, plus task orders of $183,208 and $48,083.20, and an additional $261,300 appropriation from the HUTA fund. The headline figure cited on the agenda is $1,661,180.95.
• **Custodial services:** A five-year custodial maintenance contract with CCS Facility Services – San Diego, Inc. for $632,328 annually.
• **Beach patrol and security:** A five-year agreement with Elite Show Services, Inc. No dollar amount was listed in the agenda data.
• **Blue curb designation:** A resolution designating a blue curb zone in front of the residence at 841 C Avenue.
• **Community Choice Aggregation:** Introduction of an ordinance establishing Community Choice Aggregation and authorizing membership in San Diego Community Power.
• **Emergency declarations:** Extension of local emergency declarations related to marine algae and cross-border water pollution.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which items were approved, modified, or continued.

City Council — Closed Session

Also on July 21, the council met in a special closed session to consult with legal counsel. The agenda listed two potential litigation cases and 21 existing litigation matters, including:

• Coronado Citizens for Transparent Government v. City of Coronado
• Esteban Carrasco, et al. v. City of Coronado
• Jane Doe v. Roe School, Roe Police Department, et al.
• Leah Frank v. City of Coronado, San Diego Unified Port District, Yacht Marina

No outcomes are available; closed-session minutes are not published.

Civil Service Commission — July 20

The commission agenda included approval of minutes from June 10, 2026, a review of eligibility lists and the recruitment schedule, and a request to reclassify a Secretary position to Executive Assistant to the City Manager. Minutes are not yet published.

Traffic Operations Committee — July 23

The agenda for this meeting contained no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions recorded.

Coming up

• **City Council Meeting — August 4:** The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.
• **Historic Resource Commission — August 5:** No substantive agenda items listed.
• **Discover Coronado/CTID — August 6:** Procedural meeting with no substantive items listed.

All three upcoming agendas are currently placeholder-only. Residents should check the city's official meeting portal for any updates before attending.

Coronado Meeting Roundup: Recent Sessions Light on Action; City Council to Consider $1.66M Street Contract July 21

Coronado's recent commission and council meetings produced no recorded decisions available for public review, as minutes have not yet been published for any of the six sessions held between July 7 and July 15. Agendas for those meetings ranged from procedural boilerplate to substantive topics including historic designations, ADU floor plans, and library policy revisions — but outcomes remain unconfirmed until minutes are posted.

Recent Meetings: Agendas Only, No Decisions Confirmed

The City Council met July 7 with an agenda containing no substantive items. The Civil Service Commission met July 9 with a similarly procedural agenda and no actionable content.

The Parks and Recreation Commission met July 13. A full agenda package and video recording were provided, and vote results were recorded, but minutes are not yet published.

The Planning and Design Commission met July 14 to review three accessory dwelling unit (ADU) floor plans and designs for the city's pre-approved ADU program. The commission's role was to provide feedback and recommend that the City Council accept the plans. No vote tally or outcome is available yet.

The Library Board of Trustees met July 14 to review several policies and a $5,000 gift. Items on the agenda included:

• Review and receipt of a $5,000 gift
• Revision of Policy 13 (organizational dues, meetings, professional publications)
• Revision of Policy 22 (timetable for board/library task accomplishments)
• Revision of Policy 24 (library exhibits and display of unsolicited material)
• Deletion of Policies 14 (Public Dress & Grooming), 18 (Contracts), and 27 (Conference Room)

The Historic Resource Commission met July 15 to hold public hearings on historic significance determinations for 712 F Avenue and 622 Margarita Avenue, and to consider a Mills Act Agreement request for 1405 10th Street. No outcomes are confirmed.

Coming Up

July 20 — Civil Service Commission: The commission will consider approving minutes from June 10, 2026, review eligibility lists and recruitment schedules, and act on a reclassification request to change the title of Secretary to Executive Assistant to the City Manager.

July 21 — City Council Closed Session: The council will meet in closed session to consult with legal counsel on two potential litigation cases and 21 existing matters, including *Coronado Citizens for Transparent Government v. City of Coronado*, *Esteban Carrasco, et al. v. City of Coronado*, *Jane Doe v. Roe School, Roe Police Department, et al.*, and *Leah Frank v. City of Coronado, San Diego Unified Port District, Yacht Marina*.

July 21 — City Council Meeting: The council's regular meeting includes several significant contract and resolution items:

• A five-year custodial maintenance contract with CCS Facility Services – San Diego, Inc. for $632,328 annually
• A five-year beach patrol and security services agreement with Elite Show Services, Inc.
• A street preventative maintenance project for Zones 2 and 3 with Pavement Coatings, Co. for $1,299,889.75, plus task orders of $183,208 and $48,083.20, and an additional $261,300 appropriation from the HUTA fund — totaling $1,661,180.95 in project costs
• A resolution designating a blue curb zone at 841 C Avenue
• Introduction of an ordinance establishing Community Choice Aggregation and authorizing membership in San Diego Community Power
• Extension of local emergency declarations related to marine algae and cross-border water pollution

July 23 — Traffic Operations Committee: No agenda items are listed. The agenda appears to be a placeholder.

Residents seeking authoritative detail should consult the official agendas and minutes on the City of Coronado website, as this roundup reflects only what is available in the provided documents.

Coronado commissions had no substantive actions in early July; historic designations and ADU reviews ahead this week

Coronado's advisory commissions and City Council held no substantive discussions or decisions in the first week of July 2026, according to agendas published for five public meetings between July 1 and July 9. Each agenda contained only procedural boilerplate with no actionable items listed. Minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions.

Recent meetings: no actions recorded

The following bodies met or were scheduled to meet between July 1 and July 9, 2026, with agendas showing no specific discussion items, decisions, public hearings, contracts, or rezonings:

• **Historic Resource Commission** — July 1
• **Cultural Arts Commission** — July 2
• **Discover Coronado/CTID** — July 2
• **City Council** — July 7
• **Civil Service Commission** — July 9

All five are listed as "agenda only (minutes not yet published)." Residents seeking verified outcomes should check the official city website once minutes are posted.

Coming up

Several meetings scheduled for July 13–15, 2026, include substantive items:

Parks and Recreation Commission — July 13

The commission met on July 13, 2026. The agenda package and a video recording were provided, with vote results recorded. No specific discussion topics were listed in the summary provided.

Planning and Design Commission — July 14

The commission will review three accessory dwelling unit (ADU) floor plans and designs as part of the city's pre-approved ADU program. The commission is tasked with providing feedback and recommending that the City Council accept the plans. No vote tally or dollar figures were included in the provided agenda summary.

Library Board of Trustees — July 14

The board will review and receive a $5,000 gift, according to the agenda. Members will also consider revisions to three policies and the deletion of three others:

• **Revision of Policy 13** — regarding organizational dues, meetings, and professional publications
• **Revision of Policy 22** — regarding the timetable for board/library task accomplishments
• **Revision of Policy 24** — regarding library exhibits and display of unsolicited material
• **Deletion of Policy 14** — Public Dress & Grooming
• **Deletion of Policy 18** — Contracts
• **Deletion of Policy 27** — Conference Room

The meeting also includes review of library financial statements and personnel reports.

Historic Resource Commission — July 15

The commission will hold public hearings on two properties to determine historic significance:

• **712 F Avenue**
• **622 Margarita Avenue**

The commission will also consider a Mills Act Agreement request for 1405 10th Street. A Mills Act Agreement is a contract between a property owner and a local government that offers property tax savings in exchange for preserving a historic structure.

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*All details above are drawn from published agendas. Minutes for the July 1–9 meetings were not available at the time of this report. Residents can verify details on the City of Coronado's official website.*

Coronado Meeting Roundup: Arts Policies on the Table as Most Boards Run Procedural Agendas

Most Coronado advisory bodies held routine or procedural meetings over the past two weeks, with only the Cultural Arts Commission listing substantive items for discussion. No formal decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are available in the agendas reviewed, as minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings.

Cultural Arts Commission Reviews Arts Partner and Sales Policies

The Cultural Arts Commission met June 25 with the fullest agenda of the period. Listed items included a review of the Arts Partners Engagement Policy and a review of the City Facilities Artwork Sales Commission Policy. The commission also had calls for artists for two fall exhibitions on the agenda: "Textures of Community" at the C3 Gallery and "Rhythm and Form" at the Spreckels Gallery. A reappointment of one commissioner to the 2026 Celebrate Coronado Artist Banner Review Committee was also listed.

Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not yet been published, it is not possible to confirm which items were approved, tabled, or continued. Readers should check the official city record for outcomes.

Other Recent Meetings: Procedural Only

Three other meetings held between June 25 and July 2 contained only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed:

• **Traffic Operations Committee** (June 25) — no decisions or discussions identified.
• **Historic Resource Commission** (July 1) — no specific discussion items or decisions listed.
• **Cultural Arts Commission** (July 2) — a second meeting on the schedule, but this agenda contained only procedural and technical content with no actionable items.
• **Discover Coronado/CTID** (July 2) — no substantive items for discussion or action.

Why This Matters

When agendas contain only procedural content, it typically means the body had no actionable business scheduled for that date. This can happen when meetings are routine administrative check-ins or when agendas are placeholders. Residents looking for decisions on spending, land use, or services will not find them in these records.

Coming Up

Two meetings are scheduled in the next week, though both currently list only procedural content:

• **City Council Meeting** — July 7. The agenda as posted contains no substantive items for decision or discussion.
• **Civil Service Commission** — July 9. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific discussion items, decisions, or public hearings.

Agendas can be updated closer to the meeting date. Residents should verify the official Coronado city website for the most current agenda and meeting details before attending.

Coronado public meetings yield no final decisions in recent two-week stretch

No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded across Coronado’s public boards and commissions during the past two weeks, according to official agendas and meeting records.

What was scheduled

The Cultural Arts Commission on June 25 had the lightest agenda with substantive discussion items. Members were set to review two commission policies: one for engaging arts partners and another governing artwork sales commissions at city facilities. The board also planned to consider reappointing a commissioner to the 2026 Celebrate Coronado Artist Banner Review Committee. Department reports were to cover calls for artists for the C3 Gallery’s fall exhibition “Textures of Community,” the Spreckels Gallery’s fall exhibition “Rhythm and Form,” and a piano update. No record of any final action was immediately available because minutes from the meeting have not yet been published.

Other recent meetings

The Traffic Operations Committee met June 25 with an agenda containing only procedural boilerplate. The Historic Resource Commission on July 1 listed no specific items for action. A second Cultural Arts Commission session on July 2 likewise contained only procedural material. The Discover Coronado/CTID board meeting the same day had no substantive agenda items.

Looking ahead

No public meetings of Coronado’s appointed boards or commissions are currently scheduled for the next 14 days. Residents can check the city’s official website for future meeting dates and agendas.