City of Coronado
COVID-19 UPDATE
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A Special City Council meeting notice has been p
osted for Tuesday, March 31, at City Hall at 4 p.m. On the agenda is consideration of the closure of Coronado beaches and parks, and employee emergency furlough relief.
The agenda was posted as required by law 24 hours in advance of the special meeting. The City Clerk's Office has set up a voicemail and online comment form. Both options are noted on the agenda and outlined below.
Pursuant to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-25-20, members of the Coronado City Council and staff may participate in public meetings via teleconference. Since attendance at the meeting will be limited due to social distancing and in the interest of reducing the spread of COVID-19, the public is encouraged to submit their comments in advance.
If you wish to register your position on a City Council agenda item without attending the meeting in person, you may do so using a
form set up on the City's website
or by calling (619) 522-2642 and leaving a message not to exceed three (3) minutes in length.
If you would like to have the comment read out loud at the meeting not to exceed three (3) minutes, please type “Read Out Loud” in the subject line and submit your comment no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the Council Meeting.
The meeting will be broadcast live on Coronado TV (Spectrum 19/AT&T 99) and
live online.
The City Council regularly meets at 4 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month. All comments received from the public will be made part of the record of the meeting. Please note that the form for public comment is defined as a public record under the California Public Records Act and is therefore subject to public disclosure upon request.
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San Diego County health officials extended the
existing public health order on Saturday, March 28.
The order was set to expire on March 31 and has been extended indefinitely. The order mandates the closures of non-essential businesses, including bars, restaurant dining areas, schools, gyms and fitness centers.
Under the order, San Diegans may leave their homes for essential reasons. This includes buying food, picking up medications and exercising. People are being asked to continue practicing social-distancing and keep six feet apart from individuals other than their household members.
Social distancing has been proven to slow the spread of pandemics so that numbers of sick people don’t overwhelm the local health care system and emergency care remains available for non-COVID patients.
The goal is to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and lessen the number of people who contract the virus and need hospitalization. Doing so will give the local health care system time to increase its capacity to care for the expected influx of people who become ill.
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Coronado Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue Gillingham discusses help for small businesses in this special video on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program.
Click on the image below to see the video.
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PAWS of Coronado is looking for volunteers to be ready to foster animals if people cannot care for their pets due to COVID-19.
Some Coronado residents may become ill due to COVID-19 and may need assistance caring for their pets. PAWS and the Coronado Animal Care Facility are seeking volunteers who are willing to temporarily foster a cat or dog in the coming days/weeks/months.
Click below for details and to access the foster application.
The Coronado Animal Care Facility has suspended adoptions. PAWS of Coronado staff, who run the facility on behalf of the City, will take care of the animals with adjusted procedures to make sure it is operated in a safe manner. PAWS is suspending the processing of licenses at this time and will notify the community when this service is once again available.
Call for any questions, (619) 522-7371.
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The City's dedicated Coronavirus Information webpage outlines the additional precautionary measures Coronado officials have taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The
page
can be found on the City's website and includes links to the San Diego County Public Health and Human Services Agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, which contains information on how to keep safe.
Want to know other ways to stay up to date on news in Coronado, read more below.
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The City issues a newsletter every weekday via Constant Contact – the COVID-19 Update – which contains the latest on the pandemic. This is a great way to stay informed with the latest information.
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Want to keep up with what's going on in Coronado with COVID-19? In addition to this daily newsletter, Coronado has many ways for you to get it, including social media.
Do you like Twitter? We are active on Twitter.
Do you prefer Facebook? Like us to keep up.
Do you have an Instagram account? Follow us there.
Enjoy a good YouTube video? We are on YouTube.
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In today's busy world, perhaps you prefer a quick text message for traffic advisories and other important breaking news in Coronado.
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What about an email reminder that a meeting is coming up or the council agenda is online? We have that through our
eNotification system
.
Visit the City's website and search for Notifications or click the link on the homepage to sign up for email reminders that agendas, reports, newsletters, the Weekly Update is available.
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The City Manager’s Weekly Update, a compendium of all the news and events that are going on or coming up in Coronado, is another great way to get all you need.
You can sign up to receive an email as soon as it is published online or you can visit the homepage of City’s website on Friday at noon and find it under the News Center.
The Weekly Update and video includes information on programs, services and issues within the City, as well as news, project updates and follow-up information when necessary.
Don’t forget to check the City’s website, where you can find news and information that affects residents, businesses and visitors.
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Volunteer Opportunities and Resources
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Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N) is a program built on neighbors looking out for and helping one another. Through a partnership of local volunteers and your neighbors and with the support of the City of Coronado, the N2N program is a program built on neighbors looking out for and helping one another. The program is entirely voluntary and run by your neighbors/ During these uncertain times, it is important to maintain a sense of community. If you want to participate or need assistance, please contact the N2N program coordinator at
[email protected]
or call the Coronado Call Center at (619) 522-6380.
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The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at the Coronado Community Center in the Nautilus Room.To schedule an appointment, log onto RedCrossBlood.org. The Red Cross is closely monitoring COVID-19. The Red Cross said it urgently needs planned blood drives to run as planned.
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The Coronado Chamber of Commerce and Coronado MainStreet have pages dedicated to local restaurants and businesses, those that are open, their hours, addresses and websites. Check it out if you need a meal or want to know the hours of gas stations, pharmacies and grocery stores. As things are changing hourly, call in advance to be sure a business is open. Thanks to the Chamber and MainStreet for this service.
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Coronado has set up a call center to help answer questions and hear the concerns of residents. Please call (619) 522-6380 if you are concerned about a neighbor or family member, have concerns about food and other resources, or if you have questions about our local schools, City services or City business. Don't hesitate to call us. The call center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.
(619) 522-6380
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Safe at Home but Not Alone
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On March 20, the City began its
Safe at Home but Not Alone
community outreach to connect with the community through programming on Coronado TV and via social media. The City will begin broadcasting programs it typically offers at the Library, Spreckels Center and Community Center such as yoga, Library Storyhour and Cultural Arts videos. In partnership with the Library, Recreation Department and Cultural Arts Commission, the City is engaging staff, local creatives and teachers to provide programming that otherwise would not be available to our citizens during this time.
Click here
to download CoronadoTV Program guide.
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