City needs STVR plan that works for citizens

Border wait a good reason to go electric

Re “There’s a disconnect about our border connection” (March 3): I have been reading with interest your articles regarding immigration and border crossing.

Thousands of cars waiting in slow-moving lines, idling sometimes for hours spewing out noxious fumes, some overheating to the point of catching on fire. Not a healthy situation.

Get an electric car. No engine to idle. Just an electric motor that won’t start until you press the accelerator. No smog to check, no oil to check. Just plug it in. That’s it.

Natural gas still plays an important role

While the goal of decarbonization of our energy grid through the elimination of natural gas seems laudable at first glance, we need to explore its real implications.

Presently, natural gas is absolutely critical to providing the diversity of energy resources to maintain the security of energy distribution in our area. Natural gas, though distributed by the same company as electricity in our area, is often a competitive energy source to electricity driving prices in the favor of the consumer.

Like many I’m interested in what the city plans for short-term vacation rentals (STVRS).

The new rules seem to be elitist. Expensive licenses, limited properties and higher rental rates pricing family travel out of the market. Residents affected by these properties may still have the same problems.

Coronado seems to have it right allowing STVRS for 30 days. The city should consider limiting STVRS to one-week rental periods. Vacationers who want to party can stay in a hotel.

Neighbors wouldn’t have rotating visitors or excessive partying. More rentals