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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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'Halloween Happening' Events Planned for October 29 |
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Recreation & Golf Services, Coronado Public Library, and Coronado Cultural Arts Commission have joined forces to bring the community a special “Halloween Happening” this year. Three City facilities will offer fun activities for all ages on Friday, Oct. 29. All are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes for the fun. Families are welcome to head over to Spreckels Park from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to enjoy festive music, entertainment, trick-or-treating, and “Spooktacular” games. The John D. Spreckels Center will host a Halloween Bash for those 21 and up at 6 p.m. The cost for the Spreckels Center party is $13 for residents and $18 for nonresidents and includes hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. The Library will be showing Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” free on the lawn and will also have a spooky scavenger hunt from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call the Community Center at (619) 522-7342. |
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Vons to Begin Work on Expansion into Cora-Mart |
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Vons has received a building permit and will soon begin work on its expansion into the old Cora-Mart building, which will increase the store size by 5,500 square feet. The newly renovated store will offer a new fresh cut fruit department, frozen foods section and refrigerated cases, as well as upgrades to the deli, bakery, meat and seafood departments. Work also includes an expansion of the produce and dairy departments, and two new public restrooms on the shopping floor. The store will remain open for shopping during construction but may open late and close early. The building also will be enhanced with three murals along Orange Avenue depicting iconic scenes of the Coronado lifestyle. Work is estimated to take approximately five months to complete. |
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Coronado Gold Recipient of iCommute Diamond Award |
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The City of Coronado has once again been recognized during the Fiscal Year 2021 iCommute Diamond Awards as a Gold recipient. The San Diego Association of Governments’ iCommute program hosted a virtual awards presentation at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 21, to recognize the 144 Diamond Award Recipients. Award winners, including Coronado, made strides to develop and implement commuter programs that encourage their employees to use alternative commute choices, such as participating in promoting Bike Anywhere Week, conducting a bike education class for City staff, providing free commuter ferry service and offering a flexible work schedule to help accommodate commuters. |
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Coronado Ferry Service Update |
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The cost for a one-way ticket for Flagship Ferry service between San Diego and Coronado recently went from $5 to $7. The increase, which went into effective Sept. 18, was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission in August. It should be noted that the City continues to fund the fare-free Commuter Ferry service, provided by Flagship since 1993, to help reduce the number of cars on the road and impacts to the environment. Commuters ride free weekdays from 4:50 and 8:30 a.m. between the Coronado Ferry Landing and Broadway Pier. Morning commuters receive a return ticket to use that afternoon. The regular fare applies during non-commuter ferry hours. See the Coronado Commuter Ferry schedule by clicking below. |
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to be Upgraded |
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On Oct. 5, Blink Charging will upgrade the four existing electric vehicle charging stations in the City at no charge. The locations will be two EV chargers at City Hall, 1825 Strand Way, and two at Vernetti Stadium parking lot at B Avenue and Second Street. Blink is asking EV charging users to not charge their vehicle in these locations and to not park in the EV parking stalls on Oct. 5. City staff will post notices as a reminder.
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Coronado Police Arrest Suspects in Armed Robbery Case |
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Coronado Police made an arrest on Monday, Sept. 20, following a call of an armed robbery near B Avenue and Second Street. The victim stated that he had arranged to meet two men to buy narcotics but was instead robbed at gun point. With a good description of the vehicle and direction of travel, officers found the suspects driving on the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and made a stop. Two men, ages 18 and 20, were taken into custody and charged with conspiracy and robbery. The 20-year-old also was charged with possession of a gun. A search of the vehicle found large amounts of cash, drugs and a non-serialized “ghost gun.” |
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Police Hold 'Walk Out' Ceremony for 2 Retiring Department Personnel |
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The Police Department and the City said goodbye to Capt. Jesus Ochoa and. Lt. Mitch McKay, both of whom are retiring after more than 30 years of dedicated service, each. Ochoa joined the Coronado Police Department as an intern in 1991. He became a reserve officer in June of 1992 and a full time police officer shortly thereafter. He was immediately recognized as a person with organizational skills, a commitment to the community and proficient with technology in a time when officers were not using computers on a daily basis. Capt. Ochoa was promoted to sergeant in 1997 and part of his duties included being a member of the Technology Committee. He helped develop a state-of-the-art CAD, AFR and Records Management System. These systems would serve the department for 23 years. He later graduated from the FBI National Academy Session No.197. He would go on to successfully promote to lieutenant and captain and work every assignment in the department. Thank you for your 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Coronado.
Lt. McKay has 31 years with the Coronado Police Department and currently serves as the Support Services Lieutenant overseeing Investigations, Training, Community Relations, and Professional Standards. His department assignments have included Reserve Officer, Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Detective, and Auto Theft Task Force Officer. In December 2004, he was promoted to Sergeant and was assigned to Patrol, Investigations and Administration. In September 2015, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Support Services. Lt. McKay has received numerous commendations, letters of appreciation, and awards for outstanding work including the San Diego Crime Stoppers Enough Is Enough Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Outstanding DUI Officer of the Year; and Vehicle Theft Recovery Officer of the Year. He also graduated the FBI National Academy session 257. Thank you for your dedicated service to the City of Coronado.
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$4M Available for Local Affordable Housing Projects |
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'Ride to Live' Program Held Last Week; More Planned |
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Public Services & Engineering Projects |
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Annual Traffic Count Program: The City contracts annually with a data collection company to set pneumatic tube counters at pre-selected locations throughout the City. These tube counters collect traffic data such as volume, vehicle classification and speed. The City uses this data to assess traffic patterns and to determine whether to install traffic controls such as yield and stop signs. The tube counters have been deployed over the past three weeks and data collection will be completed by the end of the month.
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Country Club Infiltration Reduction: The contractor on the Country Club Infiltration Reduction project completed the lining and grouting work this week on the existing storm drain lines, manholes, and inlet structures. The work will reduce water infiltration into the system. Next week, crews will perform testing, which will complete the work.
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First Street Utility Undergrounding: City representatives will visit properties along First Street during the week of Sept. 27 to assess the work necessary to convert each property’s overhead services to underground services. This will provide property owners with a more accurate estimate of the costs they would be required to cover as a result of participation in the proposed underground utility conversion. There are 43 properties that have been identified as currently having their utilities provided by overhead lines and the assessments should be completed in three to four working days.
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Trinidad Pump Station Upgrade: Modification of the wet well on the Trinidad Pump Station Upgrade project was delayed due to a subcontractor’s inability to provide reliable pumps. The issue has been resolved and work to modify the wet well has begun. This work will entail removing the top portion of the wet well, constructing a circular concrete foundation around the modified well and setting a new manhole section. Phase II of the project is expected to take five weeks to complete.
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Recreation & Golf Services Projects |
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Lighting Improvement Upgrades: The City began upgrading lighting this year to improve safety and security at the Coronado Golf Course, three tennis courts and Coronado Aquatics Center. Lighting at these locations has become inefficient, outdated and unreliable for evening activities. The Golf Course installation was completed in July and lighting installation for the three tennis court locations are scheduled as follows: Oct. 11-29, Coronado Tennis Center; Nov. 1-26, Robbin Adair Courts; Nov. 29-Dec. 10, Library Courts. Two courts may be closed at one time during the installation. Poles and hardware will be painted and repaired, new LED lighting fixtures will be installed, and the closed courts will be locked during the project. To find the most current information on these lighting projects please visit CommentCoronado.org. |
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Golf Course Fall Maintenance: The Coronado Municipal Golf Course will be closed for fall maintenance on Oct. 5 and 6. The driving range will be open from 6 a.m. to sunset and Feast and Fareway will remain open between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Annual Palm Pruning: A reminder that the City’s contractor is pruning palms in parkways and parks throughout Coronado as part of an annual palm-pruning program. Palm fruiting and hanging fronds can occur simultaneously throughout town so the City must be diligent in its work to remove both. The contractor will begin work in the Cays and then will work on the east side of Orange Avenue. From there, the contractor will start work on the west side Orange Avenue and expects to finish by the end of January. “No Parking” signs may appear on short notice when the contractor has been able to get ahead of schedule. The City appreciates residents’ quick response in moving vehicles out of the contractor’s path so the work can be completed.
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Sept. 28: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Discover Coronado
Coronado Tourism Improvement District
Special Meetings
Golf Course Conference Room
Sept. 28; 3 p.m.
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Oct. 5; 4 p.m.
City Council
Council Chambers
Oct. 6; 3 p.m.
Historic Resource Commission
Council Chambers
Oct. 7; 2 p.m. - Canceled
Discover Coronado
Coronado Tourism Improvement District
Council Chambers
Oct. 7; 2:30 p.m.
Street Tree Committee
Public Services Facility
Oct. 7; 4:30 p.m.
Cultural Arts Commission
Council Chambers
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The Council took the following actions at its Sept. 21, 2021, meeting:
- Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and execute a purchase order for $353,000 for emergency medical equipment for Fire Services;
- Authorized the City Manager to execute a sole source agreement with Vigilant Solutions for License Plate Recognition System Hosting/Data Access Fees with ARJIS Interface for $117,000;
- Received an update regarding federal lobbying, including efforts to address Tijuana River environmental issues; and
- Received a report related to enforcement at the Zuniga Jetty Anchorage and directed staff to continue negotiating with appropriate agencies to see how the City can be a responsible partner.
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Community Programs & Events |
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Recreation & Golf Services Events |
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‘Get to Know You’ Event: Last week, the Spreckels Center launched its first “Get to Know You” social hour. This ongoing informal social event allows those who are new or longtime residents to the community to meet and get to know each other. The last year was a long one and the Spreckels Center offers a relaxed and comfortable environment for the community to become reengaged. This one-hour gathering does not require registration, is located on the shaded back patio at 2 p.m. Staff will start the event with an icebreaker. Mark your schedule for Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. and your new friends will see you there.
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Sharp October Free Presentation: The Spreckels Center is proud to host Sharp Coronado Hospital’s free monthly health presentations. This month on Tuesday, Oct. 12, Ray Daniels, a Respiratory Care leader with Sharp, will present a lecture on Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If you are over the age of 40, sleepy throughout the day, snore loudly, have a large neck size, tonsils or tongue, a small jawbone or a family history of sleep apnea, you are encouraged to attend. Presentations are in-person and there will be a screening form that will be provided for attendees that can be used to share with your doctor.
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Recreation Programs: There are two free adult sampler classes coming up. Vinyasa Flow Yoga is offering a “pop-up” class for anyone interested on Monday, Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Community Center. This class explores the fundamentals of Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, which includes sun salutations, standing poses, balancing postures, inversions, seated and reclining poses, backbends, core isolation, and strengthening. Are you interested in Tai Chi? A 30-minute sampler class is being offered on Monday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Class will be held at the John D. Spreckels Center. Anyone 18 and over may attend either or both free classes.
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Coronado Public Library Events |
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Author Talk: On Thursday, Sept. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., author Lacy Crawford will give an intimate talk in the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room on her book, “Notes on a Silencing.” Crawford’s book gives a critically acclaimed account of her assault at school as a 15-year-old girl, efforts to silence her and her struggle to regain her sense of self. The event, which supports programming provided by the Friends of the Library, costs $40 and includes the discussion, lunch and a signed copy of the book. Call the Library at (619) 522-7390 for details.
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Climate Change Presentation: Climate change in our local area will be the topic of a talk by Mark Merrifield in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library on Monday, Sept. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. An “Evening with Dr. Merrifield,” director of the Scripps Center for Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, is presented in partnership with Emerald Keepers as part of the Emerald Read. This year, the Library and Emerald Keepers are discussing "Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore" by Elizabeth Rush, which contains testimonials revealing how sea-level rise is affecting American shorelines and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Leveraging his three-plus decades of diverse climate change experience, Merrifield will talk about how climate change is already affecting Coronado's shoreline, residents and real estate, and what can be done.
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Coronado Cultural Arts Events |
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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. |
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Sept. 8-30: VH1 Low Impact and B-Roll filming at Silver Strand State Park.
Saturday, Sept. 25: Coronado MainStreet Sidewalk Sale. Expecting 400 participants in downtown area and Rotary Plaza from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26: CRSSD Fest: The County of San Diego has notified the City of the twice-a-year two-day music festival at its Waterfront Park, on Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego. The music festival will be held from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept 25, and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. Organizers expect 15,000 people per day and will work with an independent sound monitoring company to manage sound. Questions can be directed to the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation at (619) 232-7275. Complaints or concerns regarding the event can be directed to the event’s Community Relations Manager Christian Clark at (858) 337-8001 or [email protected].
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Saturday, Oct. 2: Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church Picnic: Up to 150 people. Street closure on C Avenue between Ninth and Tenth Street from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 8: CHS Homecoming Parade: Floats staged at 1000 block of Adella Avenue between Tenth Street and Ynez Place. Travels along Orange Avenue northbound to Seventh Street. Starts at 4 p.m. and is expected to end at 4:30 p.m. Rolling closures on Orange Avenue.
Sunday, Oct. 10: Sharkfest Swim: San Diego Harbor from Fifth Avenue Landing to Tidelands Park. 100 participants. Active 9 a.m. until 10 p.m.
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Cheeto, a 2-year-old Orange Tabby cat, is this week’s Pet of the Week. Cheeto is friendly and fun. He is handsome and looking for a family who will appreciate his affectionate ways. He loves to be around people and enjoys play followed by a nap. He’s young and ready to start a new life. His adoption fee is $50. To find out more about Cheeto, 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, Committee Vacancies |
The following positions are open on the Street Tree Committee, the Cultural Arts Commission and the Civil Service Commission. Responsibilities, qualifications for appointment, term of office and deadline for receipt of applications can be found at the bottom of the City’s Boards, Commissions and Committees page.
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