News Summary
The Coronado City Council will hold a meeting at 4 p.m. today to discuss new regulations on timeshares, consolidating commissions, and the city’s financial outlook, among other topics. A proposed ordinance seeks to reinforce the ban on residential timeshares and address fractional ownership concerns. Further discussions include updates on the Tijuana sewage crisis and adjustments to beach bonfire regulations. Public comments are welcomed during the session, which will be broadcast for future viewing.
Coronado – The Coronado City Council is set to hold a meeting at 4 p.m. today at the City Council Chamber located at 1825 Strand Way. The council will discuss several important topics, including new regulations concerning timeshares, the consolidation of city commissions, and the city’s financial outlook. Public comments will be welcomed during the session, which will be broadcast and recorded for future viewing.
One of the significant items on the agenda is the proposed ordinance aimed at reinforcing the ban on residential timeshares, which has been in place since 1981. Timeshares are defined as residentially-zoned properties shared among multiple owners for transient stays. The city is also addressing a new trend known as fractional ownership, where multiple parties own a property and divide their time there. Under the new ordinance, this practice would also be banned. The ordinance intends to clarify the term “timeshare” and prevent advertising that conflicts with city regulations while still allowing for what is considered “legitimate joint ownership.”
Concerns surrounding fractional ownership focus on its potential effects on the local housing stock, housing prices, and adherence to the state’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) mandates. These issues have prompted the City Council to act in order to preserve the integrity of Coronado’s residential areas.
In addition to the regulations on timeshares, the council voted to consolidate the Design Review Commission into the Planning Commission due to limited workloads for both entities. An ordinance will be introduced to formally replace the Design Review Commission in city code. As part of this consolidation, the Planning Commission will initially expand to seven members, with current commissioners maintaining their terms until the number is ultimately reduced to five. The existing Planning Commission currently operates with three members, while the Design Review Commission has four.
To facilitate this transition, recommendations have been made to adjust the term of one Design Review Commission member to expire in 2026. This measure aims to help limit turnover among commission members during the consolidation process.
Alongside these discussions, a financial presentation will be given at the meeting to outline the city’s multi-year general fund financial forecast, which projects a stable balance of $86.6 million heading into fiscal year 2029-30. However, the forecast carries a note of caution due to uncertainties arising from tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, which could have implications for future financial planning.
Furthermore, the council will receive an update on the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis. This topic will cover efforts to mitigate the influx of untreated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, which poses environmental and public health risks for the Coronado area.
The agenda also includes a request to revisit the city’s regulations on beach bonfires, particularly focusing on the boundaries of South Beach and the types of fires permitted. Currently, Coronado’s regulations limit bonfires on South Beach to propane, while allowing clean-burning wood in designated areas. Discussions are anticipated to explore ways to minimize the impact on nearby residents, with council member Amy Steward advocating for clearer definitions regarding the South Beach boundaries.
In addition to these topics, the meeting will cover updates regarding solid waste and recycling service rate adjustments for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. A public hearing will also be held to gather resident feedback on proposed increases to the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program Fee.
Finally, the council will conclude the meeting by appointing council members to the newly consolidated Planning Commission, marking a significant step in streamlining city governance.
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- Coronado Times: City Council Agenda
- Wikipedia: City Council
- Coronado News: Regular Speaker at Council Meetings
- Google Search: Coronado City Council
- Coronado Times: New Mayor and City Council
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- Coronado News: Fractional Ownership Regulations
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Governance
- Coronado Times: Kelly Purvis Appointed
- Google News: Coronado City Updates
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