______City Manager's Weekly Update
July 29, 2022
The following is provided as an update regarding programs, services and issues within the City.
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Community News & Updates
Active shooter training enhances cooperation, readiness




The Coronado Police Department and Coronado Fire Department conducted joint active shooter training this week to test and enhance the cooperation and readiness of the City's first responders.


Police investigate fatal single-vehicle accident on Orange Avenue


On Friday, July 29, at 12:26 a.m., Coronado officers responded to a single-vehicle collision in the 1100 block of Orange Avenue. A 20-year-old male driver and 20-year-old female front passenger were transported to a San Diego area hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. A 25-year-old rear female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The 1100 block of Orange Avenue remained closed until about noon on July 29.
Hometown Banner program accepting nominations


 
The Hometown Banner Program is an inspirational way for the Coronado community to honor the many men and women who have lived here during their military careers. Any active duty, veteran or retired service member who served honorably and lived or served in Coronado is eligible for recognition. Nominations are accepted on a continuing basis.
Coronado, EDCO offer free paper shredding event


The City and EDCO will sponsor a free document shredding and electronic waste event on a Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Hall north parking lot, 1825 Strand Way. 
Annual Spaghetti Dinner raises $11,500 for Burn Institute
Coronado Firefighters and volunteers recently held their annual Spaghetti Dinner at Fire headquarters. Proceeds benefit the Burn Institute. The meal is catered by the Hotel del Coronado with desert provided by the Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa and financial support provided by California American Water. With the help of the Coronado community, the Fire Department raised a record $11,500. The money supports Burn Institute programs such as Fire Safe Kids, Fire Safe Seniors, Camp Beyond the Scars, and other programs and services that education our communities to reduce burn injuries and empower those affected by burn trauma.
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Community Meetings
Public Meeting Calendar
Please note, all meetings subject to cancellation.

Monday, Aug. 1, 3:30 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Council Chamber

Wedneday, Aug. 3, 3 p.m.
Historic Review Commission
City Hall Council Chamber

Thursday, Aug. 4, 4:30 p.m.
Cultural Arts Commission
City Hall Council Chamber
City Council Actions
Find out how the City Council voted on July 19.

The Council's next meeting is set for Aug. 16.
Community Programs & Events
Coronado Public Library
Picture Box design discussion
Kids create sun art prints
Join the Coronado Floral Association in a discussion about designing picture boxes in the Winn Room at the Library on Monday, Aug. 1, from 6-7:30 p.m. 
Kids can learn how to use the power of the sun to create sun art prints using special paper in the children’s section of the Library on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 2-3 p.m. 
Zovargo animal meet, greet
Join the Library for a meet and greet with some animal friends including a bunny, giant lizard, snake, guinea pig, and a star tortoise, as part of the summer reading program. This event will take place in Library Park on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 2-3 p.m. 
American Southwest Lecture
The story of Cabeze de Vaca and Estebanico will be the topic of a lecture by a former San Diego State University lecturer Maria Butler at the Library on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 11 a.m. to noon. 
Author Jamie Ford Luncheon, Talk



Last chance to support free Library programming by joining top author Jamie Ford for an exclusive luncheon at the Library in support of the Friends of the Library on Friday, Aug. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 


Recreation & Golf Services
Registration for Fall, winter classes opens soon
Spreckels Center Happy Hour with live music set for Aug. 11
Nothing is better than a casual evening at the Spreckels Center listening or dancing to a live three-piece band playing familiar music. Check out the Aug. 11 Happy Hour social.
Crown City Classic Soccer Tournament Set


Coronado Youth Soccer League is hosting its annual Crown City Classic Youth Soccer Tournament the weekends of July 30-31 and August 6-7, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The tournament will use Sunset Park, all Cays Fields, Tidelands Park Ballfields, and the four CUSD fields
New Recreation Services programs this fall for kids





Fall programs start Sept.1. While we have summer camps for three more weeks, fall program registration starts next week, on Wednesday, Aug. 3 online for Coronado residents. Nonresident, walk-in, and call-in registration starts on Aug. 17.









New classes for parents and toddlers this fall include:
  • Messy Adventures in Art, Tuesdays at 9 a.m.
  • Baby/Toddler Ballet,Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
  • Parent and Me Learning Adventure, Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
  • Baby/Toddler Dance and Tumble Time, Thursdays at 9 a.m.
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New classes for preschoolers ages 3-5 this fall include:
  • Tiny Tots choose Mondays, Wednesdays or both at 9 a.m.
  • Preschool Ballet/Tap, Thursdays at 4 p.m.
  • Preschool Cheer, Dance and Tumble, Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
  • Cooking Round the World Parent and Me, Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
 
New classes for K-5th graders this fall (ages vary with each class):
  • Youth Makerspace, Mondays at 3:30 p.m.
  • Cooking Round the World, Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.
  • H2A Dance Teams – varies (auditions Aug.16)
  • 3D Maze Class, Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.
  • Jr Musical Theater – Encanto, Wednesdays at 4 and 5 p.m.
  • Jr Hip Hop, Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
  • Sewing and Design, Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
  • 3D Printed Fabric, Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
  • Jr Cheer, Dance and Tumble, Thursdays at 5 p.m.
  • Beginner Ballet and Tap, Thursdays at 6 p.m.
 
Check out all the Toddler, Preschool and Youth Classes in the 2022 Fall Recreation Programs Brochure available online.
Arts & Culture
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.
Faline, a 3-year-old mixed breed, is this week’s Pet of the Week. Faline is an affectionate girl, a big dog at nearly 80 pounds that acts like a lap dog. Faline loves belly rubs, snuggles and sunbathing. She loves going for walks and is good with people and other dogs. She is ready for a home. Her adoption fee is $125. To find out more about Faline, call Paws of Coronado, which runs the city’s Animal Care Facility at (619) 522-7371.
Boards, Commissions & Committees
Board, commission and committee vacancies