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______City Manager's Weekly Update
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The following is provided as an update regarding programs, services and issues within the City. |
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There is no Weekly Update Video this week. It will return next week.
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City to Launch New Municipal Website May 9 |
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The City is preparing to launch a new municipal website next month that is attractive, user-friendly and much improved. Work on the new website is wrapping up with some finishing touches after going through a redesign process by CivicPlus, a leading government website provider. Users will see a familiar but improved website, particularly a cleaner look and easier navigation. The Coronado City Council approved moving forward with the project in 2021 as the existing website is outdated. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable access to the City’s website was paramount but there was a days-long outage that showed the weaknesses in the site. A new website will improve information availability, maintain transparency, increase responsiveness, provide current information, and implement user-friendly navigation. The launch date for the new website is May 9. The Library and Coronado Cultural Arts will have stand-alone but linked websites. The Library will launch with the City’s website and look for Cultural Arts in mid-June. We are excited the project is nearing completion. Stay tuned for more details on the launch and what to expect. |
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Ocean Boulevard Street, Sidewalk Improvement Project Update |
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The main load-bearing layer of paving construction has been completed and the light pole foundations have been poured from Alameda Boulevard to Ocean Drive. The contractor on a project to improve access and pedestrian mobility on the west side of Ocean boulevard will next construct the curb and gutter in this section over the course of three days starting the week of April 25. The sidewalk from Alameda Boulevard to Ocean Drive will be poured the following week. Please use caution when driving through the area. Traffic and access will be impacted. |
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City Helps Celebrate 100th Year of Coronado Flower Show |
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The Coronado Flower Show, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is set for Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24, at Spreckels Park. The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on April 23, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 24. The City will have several booths at the event to provide valuable information on Bicycle Safety, Recycling, Library Services, Cultural Arts, and the Public Services divisions of Wastewater and Storm Water. Please stop by. There will be some fun giveaways and chances to win some great prizes. Also, at the Flower Show, the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission is sponsoring “Florals by Locals,” an exhibition of floral-themed art. The two-day exhibition includes the work of 25 Coronado artists. Artwork is available for purchase. Live art demonstrations are scheduled for both days in the Cultural Arts tent. The Friends of the Library will host its Annual Book Fair for one day only on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the Library’s Winn Room. The Book Fair is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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New Season, New Look; Free Summer Shuttle Return May 27 |
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Service on the Free Summer Shuttle begins on the Friday before the Memorial Day weekend with a kickoff event to introduce a colorful new bus wrap. The new wrap is based on a public art mural that was recently removed from the old Cora Mart building when Vons began its recent expansion into the space. The kickoff event will begin at 10 a.m. at Spreckels Park. After the ceremony, the community is invited to take a ride. Light refreshments will be served. Discover Coronado graciously funds the wraps every year and worked with the City on the design. The Free Summer Shuttle program will run from May 27 to Sept. 5. The City contracts with the Metropolitan Transit System to operate the Free Summer Shuttle for Village bus service at 15-minute intervals along the existing 904 Route. Buses run from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and one hour later Friday and Saturday. There will be free MTS day passes available for Coronado Cays residents and special service on the Fourth of July. Visit CommentCoronado.org for more details. It’s not too late to take advantage of interior advertising space offered on the City’s popular Free Summer Shuttle buses. Ad specifications and deadlines can be found on CommentCoronado.org.
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Successful Bike Rodeos Teach Safety Skills, Rules of the Road |
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After a few years off due to the pandemic, Coronado Bike Rodeos were back in full effect at three school sites, with the last rodeo completed at Silver Strand Elementary earlier this week. Bike Rodeos also were held at Coronado Middle and Village Elementary schools. The City, Coronado Unified School District, San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, and Coronado MainStreet joined forces to teach students and parents about bike safety and rules of the road. Dozens of students at each school were given information on safe cycling, how to register bicycles, and an online biking resource on where and how to bike in Coronado safely and comfortably. They also won prized donated by Coronado MainStreet businesses. The Bike Rodeos emphasized electric bikes, which have become more prevalent among students. The City will continue to seek opportunities to partner and collaborate with local groups to encourage bike safety education, a strategy in the City’s Active Transportation Plan and Complete Streets Strategy. Thanks to Garage Buona Forchetta, Holland’s Bicycles, Gepetto’s and Blue Bridge Hospitality for co-sponsoring this year's Bike Rodeos. |
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Second Sea Level Rise Virtual Workshop Update |
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The City held a community workshop earlier this week via Zoom for residents interested in learning about the Draft Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan. There were 71 participants registered to attend the meeting. The recording and presentation materials will be available on the project website early next week. The public review period for the Draft Sea Level Rise Vulnerability assessment and Adaptation Plan continues until May 18 and comments on the document can be sent to Project Planner Jane Thornton at [email protected]. |
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Community READ 2022 Program Events |
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An award-winning nature photographer will be talking about her profession, in connection with this year’s Coronado Community READ in the Winn Room on Friday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to noon. Krisztina Scheeff has been published by National Geographic and the Audubon Society among other well-known wildlife publications. A monthlong series of events related to the Community READ – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda closes out with an event featuring the High Society Jazz Band who will perform jazz and popular favorites from the 1920s and 1930s on Saturday April 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Library Park. Visit the Library’s event calendar for further details on these events. |
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MotorCars on MainStreet Event Set for May 1 |
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The 30th annual MotorCars on MainStreet event is set for Sunday, May 1. The event, which attracts custom car enthusiasts, will feature up to 400 pre-1973 restored classic, rod and custom cars and trucks. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in and around Coronado Rotary Park on Isabella and Orange avenues. Expect increased traffic and parking impacts. Affected residences and businesses near Isabella, Park Place and Star Park Circle will be notified in advance of the event, which is presented by Coronado MainStreet. |
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Cays Park Master Plan Project Update |
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- one that maintains 100% of the open space area in the current park configuration;
- a second one that maintains 75% of open space and explores up to 25% of other passive uses; and
- a third one that is 50% active and 50% passive.
In December, the City Council agreed to restart the master planning effort to include development of three draft master plan alternatives and a transparent, comprehensive community outreach. The Council accepted a new schedule at its Jan. 18 meeting to complete the Coronado Cays Park Master Plan project. Originally begun in July 2019, the effort was halted from March 2020 through April 2021 due to the pandemic. The alternatives will be the subject of extensive community outreach to gather input once presented. The City will conduct two public workshops and an online survey available to all of Coronado. Based upon this feedback, a final Draft Master Plan will be developed and presented to the Coronado Cays Homeowners Association, the Parks and Recreation Commission and, finally, the City Council for approval. The City will provide regular updates on CommentCoronado.org and in the Weekly Update to notify the entire Coronado community of the process and provide information on how to stay up to date.
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Public Services & Engineering Project Updates |
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Small Water Main Replacement: California American Water’s contractor continues to work on the replacement of the water main located along Sixth Street near Glorietta Boulevard. Although traffic lanes remain open in both directions during construction activities, this may cause an impact to traffic flow at Glorietta Boulevard and at Margarita Avenue. Excavation for lateral connections continues. Construction equipment is staged and stored along Glorietta.
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Please note, all meetings subject to cancellation.
Tuesday, April 27; 3 p.m.
Design Review Commission
City Hall Council Chamber
Tuesday, May 3; 4 p.m.
City Council
City Hall Council Chamber
Wednesday, May 4; 3 p.m.
Historic Resource Commission
City Hall Council Chamber
Thursday, May 5; 3 p.m.
Coronado Tourism Improvement District
City Hall Council Chamber
Thursday, May 5; 2:30 p.m.
Street Tree Committee
Public Services Facility
Thursday, May 5; 4:30 p.m.
Cultural Arts Commission
City Hall Council Chamber
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Find out how the City Council voted at its April 19, 2022, meeting.
The City Council meets next on May 3, 2022.
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Community Programs & Events |
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Next week’s Tinker Tuesday will challenge children to build a flyable kite using only the supplies given in the Ruby Room at the Library on Tuesday, April 26, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tinker Tuesdays is a hands-on educational program that allows children to explore, create, design, and problem solve focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts.
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Teens will be creating seed bombs in Library Park, on Wednesday, April 27, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participants will be packing native wildflower seeds into a nutritious dirt hand grenade and learning where they can responsibly throw them to encourage the growth of natural flowers.
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Recreation & Golf Services |
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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Photos: City of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services had an exciting weekend hosting the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny annual event this past Saturday, April 19. Families had breakfast and participated in the Easter egg hunt, crafts, prize wheel, face painting, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. To browse or download photos, access the Easter Bunny 2022 digital collection at the following link: www.yogile.com/92118easter2022
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Teatime Day Trip: The John D. Spreckels Center staff organized a day trip to enjoy high tea in Chula Vista last week. The teatime experience included transportation, a light lunch and delicious tea. For future or similar social events, please call (619) 522-7343, or visit CityofCoronado.perfectmind.com.
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Armchair Travel April: Recreation and Golf Services is excited to announce the next Armchair Travel adventure on Tuesday, April 26. Jeff and Candy Tyler will take you on a journey as they share their experience on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Hear about their Alaskan winter trek of the 44th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a 1,049 mile journey from Anchorage to Nome, and about the spectacular Aurora Borealis Fairbanks International Ice Sculpture Competition. The presentation will be held in the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh St. Light refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. followed by the speaker’s presentation at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your spot as space is limited. Cost is $6 for residents and $7 for nonresidents. Please register online at cityofcoronado.perfectmind.com or call (619) 522-7343.
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Lifeguards and Swim Instructors Needed: The City is actively seeking and recruiting pool lifeguards and swim instructors for summer and continuing programs. Training happens throughout the year and no certifications are necessary to apply. Applications and more information may be found on Government Jobs.
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Summer Brochure 2022 Update: The Summer Brochure for Recreation programming this year will be posted online on April 13. Online registration opens for residents at 9 a.m. on May 4, at 9 a.m. Registration for everyone begins at 9 a.m. on May 18, including online, in person and by phone.
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Four on Friday: Find out the four hottest upcoming arts and cultural events going on in Coronado with "Four on Friday," a feature brought to you by CoronadoARTS.com. Click on the Four On Friday logo to view this week's edition. |
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Harold, an 8-year-old mixed breed dog, is this week’s Pet of the Week. Harold is sweet and a snuggler, and is ready to be part of a new family in just about any home. He has a nice mellow energy and, at 57 pounds, is sturdy. He is not particularly active but has a playful side. Harold’s adoption fee is $65. To find out more about Harold, call Paws of Coronado, which runs the city’s Animal Care Facility at (619) 522-7371.
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Boards, Commissions & Committees |
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Board, Commission and Committee Vacancies |
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There are currently no vacancies. However, the City of Coronado encourages, promotes and welcomes the participation of citizens in the decision-making process. The City has a number of standing citizen commissions, committees, and boards which provide public input to the City government of Coronado. Standing committees serve as an important link between the citizens of Coronado and the City Council by communicating values, attitudes and needs of the community within the special area of their group’s assignment. They are an integral part of the process, which contributes to sound government. There are more than 120 citizens presently serving the City on committees, giving generously of their time. The City benefits from the expertise and energy of these individuals. If you have any questions about volunteering, call the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 522-7320. |
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