Each week, the City of Coronado City Manager’s Office provides an update that includes information on programs, services and issues within the City, as well as news, project updates and follow-up information when applicable. Featured below are highlights from that update. The entire City Manager’s Weekly Update can be found on the City’s website.
Enforcement on Third and Fourth Streets
On Tuesday, August 12, Coronado Police Officers conducted a saturated patrol on Third and Fourth streets. This heightened enforcement yielded 70 citations, which included four misdemeanor citations, and 25 written warnings. This effort is intended to make drivers aware of the posted speed limit of 25 mph and that the City is enforcing the law.
Deodar Cedar Replacement Trees
The City is in the process of planting new Deodar cedar trees in the Orange Avenue medians. These new cedars replace those that were removed because of their poor condition due to age or disease. The City’s arborist consultant, West Coast Arborists, began digging the holes yesterday for five young cedars and today will plant the trees with the use of a crane. Two trees will be planted in the 700 block, two in the 1000 block and one tree in the 1100 block of Orange. No other Deodar cedars will be planted until this time next year. At that time, the City will remove additional poor performing cedars and replace them with six healthy trees. Please be cautious and drive safely around these and other crews while in Coronado.
Writers Workshop Set for Oct. 11
The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission is planning a one-day Coronado Writers Workshop on October 11 that will include 10 sessions, 15 presenters, a chance for 20 pages of your current manuscript to be read by a literary agent or experienced editor, lunch in a courtyard, and a wine reception following the close of the sessions. The keynote speaker for the inaugural Writers Workshop will be Don Lamm, a 45-year veteran of publishing and currently a literary agent. For more information about the Writers Workshop, visit www.CoronadoArts.com.
Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Airport Land Use Commission has released the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the Navel Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach. The south end of the Coronado Cays is within the Airport influence area. The plan is available for public review and comment on the Airport Authority website.
Rite Aid Painting
The painting of the entire exterior of the Rite Aid building, at 836 Orange Ave., is underway. This was a condition of approval to modifications to the addition of cellular equipment on the roof of the building.
Vehicle Theft Suspects Arrested
At 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, Coronado Police Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was reportedly stolen out of San Diego, and arrested two suspects. Officers temporarily closed the 900 and 1000 blocks of Alameda Boulevard until the two subjects were safely taken into custody. Both were transported to jail and will be charged with vehicle theft.
Prescription Drop Box
The Police Department now has a Prescription Drop Box located in the lobby at 700 Orange Ave. Residents can drop off their unwanted prescription drugs and sharps anonymously from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The Fire and Public Services departments will no longer accept unused prescriptions. This will not affect the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Collection on Saturdays. However, prescription drugs will no longer be accepted at the Hazardous Waste Drop-Off site now that the drop box has moved to the Police Department.
Fall Recreation Brochure
The Fall/Winter 2014-15 Recreation brochure was mailed to Coronado Residents this week. Online registration begins for Coronado residents on Tuesday August 19, and on Tuesday, August 26 for nonresidents. The brochure features a variety of new camps, including Kindergarten Boot Camp, Pancake Paddle Club, Babies and Toddlers are Messy, and Mini Holiday Camps. Additionally, fall tennis classes start September 2, and swimming and enrichment classes start September 8. The brochure also may be found on the City’s website at www.coronado.ca.us.
Upcoming Meetings
- The Naval Complexes Coordinating Group meeting is set for 3 p.m. on Monday, August 18, at City Hall, 1825 Strand Way.
- The City Council meeting is set for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, at City Hall.
- The Historic Resource Commission meets at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, at City Hall.
- The Planning Commission meets at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, at City Hall.
- The Design Review Commission meets at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, August 27, at City Hall.
- The Golf Course Advisory Committee meets at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, at the Golf Course, 2000 Visalia Road.
- RSIP-3 Committee meets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, at City Hall.
