______City Manager's Weekly Update
October 15, 2021
The following is provided as an update regarding programs, services and issues within the City.
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Community News & Updates
First 'Live' Hometown Heroes Ceremony in 2 Years Set for Nov. 6
The City is hosting its first "live" Hometown Heroes Banner ceremony in two years on Saturday, Nov. 6, and encourages the community to attend. Thirteen Hometown Heroes will be honored with banners hung along the “Avenue of Heroes” on Third and Fourth streets from Orange Avenue to Naval Air Station North Island. The ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Coronado High School Performing Arts Center, 650 D Ave. Due to the pandemic, the City postponed the spring 2020 event and held the next two biannual ceremonies virtually. The City, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2422, the Third and Fourth Neighborhood Association, the Hometown Banner Committee and the Coronado Historical Association worked together to develop the Hometown Hero Banner program in 2014 to recognize veterans or active duty service members who live or have lived in Coronado. The ceremony will be livestreamed and rebroadcast on Coronado TV. If you would like to nominate someone, get more details on the livestreamed Nov. 6 ceremony or watch archived ceremonies, visit the City’s website or CommentCoronado.org.
'Halloween Happening' Events & More Holiday Fun

The Library will host Exploding Pumpkin Science which will feature two mini science experiments on Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Library Park. Use an acid and base chemical reaction to pop a plastic bag. Then find out how many rubber bands it takes to explode a pumpkin.

Additionally, the City will close down Margarita Avenue for Halloween and Coronado MainStreet is planning the return of "MainStreet Goes Ghostly" on the holiday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This event is supported by a grant from the City's Community Grant Program. PAWS of Coronado will get in the spirit with a pet costume contest fundraising event at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at McP's Irish Pub & Grill. 
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - No Questions Asked
The Coronado Police Department, along with the Drug Enforcement Agency other local law enforcement agencies, will hold a prescription drug take-back day on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In honor of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, officers will be on the sidewalk at the Police Department, 700 Orange Ave., to assist those turning any unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous. No questions asked. The event is designed to prevent the abuse and theft of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs by removing the drugs from homes. Flushing prescription drugs down the toilet or throwing them in the trash pose potential safety and health hazards, and the longer they sit around the more likely they are to be misused or abused. Police also will accept vape pens and other e-cigarette devices with no batteries. The Police Department has a collection box in the front lobby available for drop offs anytime during regular business hours.
Climate Action Plan Workshop No. 3 Set for Nov. 4
The City will hold its third Climate Action Plan workshop virtually on Nov. 4. The Climate Action Plan is designed to be a strategic roadmap to help Coronado reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The City’s recently completed draft Climate Action Plan will be discussed at the workshop, which will begin a 5 p.m. via Zoom and will be recorded and posted for public viewing for those who cannot attend. Visit the project webpage at Comment Coronado for more information on the Climate Action Plan process. Register in advance for this webinar at https://bit.ly/CAPWorkshopNov4. A confirmation email will provide details about joining the webinar. The City has held two previous workshops to take public input and continues to accept public comments on the draft Climate Action Plan via email at ClimateAction@coronado.ca.us or they may be posted on Comment Coronado. Comments are due by Nov. 12. For questions, contact Associate Planner Howard Lee at (619) 522-2423 or hlee@coronado.ca.us.
City Continues to Monitor Shore After Orange County Oil Spill
A coalition of local, state and federal agencies is responding to a coastal oil spill off Orange County that is impacting beaches extending south to San Diego County. Headed by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Unified Command is sending cleanup assessment teams to monitor, inspect and clean beaches as needed. No tar balls have been reported in Coronado, but Lifeguards continue to patrol the City’s beach for any signs of impacts. Preliminary findings estimate that about 25,000 gallons were released during the oil spill. Those who find tar balls on local San Diego beaches are asked not to touch them or pick them up because they are a hazardous material. Report sightings at tarballreports@wildlife.ca.gov or contact Coronado Lifeguards at (619) 522-7346.
Golf Course to Close Temporarily for Aerification
Public Services & Engineering Projects
Community Meetings
Public Meeting Calendar
Monday, Oct. 18; 3 p.m.
Naval Complexes Coordinating Group
City Hall Council Chambers

Tuesday, Oct. 19; 4 p.m.
City Council
City Hall Council Chambers

Wednesday, Oct. 20; 3 p.m.
Historic Resource Commission
City Hall Council Chambers

Wednesday, Oct. 20; 6 p.m.
Special Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Council Chambers

Tuesday, Oct. 26; 3 p.m.
Planning Commission
City Hall Council Chambers

Wednesday, Oct. 27; 3 p.m.
Design Review Commission
City Hall Council Chambers

Thursday, Oct. 28; 2 p.m.
Traffic Operations Commitee
City Hall Council Chambers

Thursday, Oct. 28; 3 p.m.
Special Mobility Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
City Council Agenda
The City Council at its Oct. 19 meeting will consider:

  • Adopting a resolution to apply for Community Developent Block Grant Funding for the John D. Spreckels Center and Lawn Bowling Green emergency power project;
  • Adopting the findings of the seismic reflection study for the Golf Course Water Recycling and Turf Care Facility Project, incorporating additional conditions of approval and adopting CEQA findings;
  • First reading and introduction of an ordinance regarding election to fill City Council vacancy;
  • Approving major and moderate special event requests for 2022;
  • Report on the City's Affordable Housing In-lieu Fee and Public Facilities Fee;
  • Informational report on Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10.

The next City Council meeting is Nov. 2.
Community Programs & Events
Public Services
Recreation & Golf Services



Turkey Coloring Contest: The Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Coloring Contest for Coronado students began Wednesday, Oct. 6 and ends Thursday, Nov. 4. Students are invited to color the printed turkey with crayons, markers or colored pencils and write their contact information on the page. Drop off the entry in person at the Community Center or by email to recdept@coronado.ca.us. One entry per child. Please no glitter, sequins or stickers. Past winners are not eligible. Coronado students only. Winners will be recognized at the Nov. 16 City Council meeting.
Coronado Public Library
SAFE Harbor Coronado Workshop: "Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age" will be the subject of a talk in the Winn Room at the Library, in partnership with SAFE Harbor Coronado, on Monday, Oct. 18, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Speaker Jon Moffat will discuss how parents can keep up with latest social media teen trends.
Film Forum Coronado: Film Forum Coronado will view “Salt of the Earth” (1954, 92 minutes) on Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. in the Library's Winn Room. The film is a bold, revolutionary film of struggle and resistance. Film expert Ralph DeLauro will lead a discussion of the cinematography after the scrreening. This program is in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival.
Autumn Concert Series: A mix of classical piano pieces from Polish to Cuban composers will be performed in the Library's Winn Room on Friday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. by Ariana Sáenz, who has performed across Europe, Latin-America and the United States. This event will also be streamed live on the Library’s Facebook page.
Coronado Cultural Arts
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.
Upcoming Events of Note
Sunday, Oct. 31: Halloween Street Closure on Margarita -- Spans 600 and 700 blocks of Margarita from Sixth Street to Visalia Row from 5 to 9 p.m. 

Sunday, Oct. 31: MainStreet Goes Ghostly -- Trick or treating along the commercial corridor from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5:  Navy Chief Petty Officer Pride Day -- Silver Strand State Beach with 3,000 participants from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 10-14: Coronado Island Film Festival -- various locations around Coronado

Meilani, a 10-month old Lab mix, is this week’s Pet of the Week. Meilani’s name means heavenly flower and she is beautiful and sweet, a perfect puppy for big dog lovers. Meilani is smart and ready to learn with her new family. She enjoys walking, hiking and running. She will benefit from obedience and leash training so post-adoption training sessions are included with her adoption. She currently weighs 50 pounds. Her adoption fee is $175. To find out more about Meilani, call PAWS of Coronado, which runs the City’s Animal Care Facility at (619) 522-7371.  

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