Landscaping
Decisions
concerning the selection of plants and their maintenance at Coronado Shores are strongly
influenced by the local climate. The following article, taken verbatim from the on-line
encyclopedia Wikipedia, will be of interest to Shores residents.
Under the Koppen climate
classification system, the San Diego area straddles areas of Mediterranean climate (CSa) to the north and Semi-arid climate (BSh) to the south and east. As a result,
it is often described as "arid Mediterranean" and "Semi-arid Steppe".
San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters with most of
the annual precipitation falling between November and March. The city has mild, mostly dry
weather, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F (21 °C) and low rainfall
(9-13" annually). Summer temperatures are generally warm, with average highs of
70–78 °F (21–26 °C) and lows of 55–66 °F (13–19 °C).
Temperatures exceed 90 °F (32 °C) only four days a year. Winter temperatures
are mild, with average high temperatures of 66–70 °F (19–21 °C) and lows
of 50–56 °F (10–13 °C). Average annual temperature of sea is 65 °F
(18 °C), from 59 °F (15 °C) in January to 72 °F (22 °C) in
August. The climate in the San Diego area,
like much of California, often varies significantly over short geographical distances
resulting in microclimates. In San Diego's case this is mainly due to
the city's topography (the Bay, and the numerous hills, mountains, and canyons).
Frequently, particularly during the "May gray/June gloom" period, a thick "marine layer"
cloud cover will keep the air cool and damp within a few miles of the coast, but will
yield to bright cloudless sunshine approximately 5–10 miles (8.0–16 km) inland.
This happens every year in May and June. Even in the absence of June gloom, inland areas
tend to experience much more significant temperature variations than coastal areas, where
the ocean serves as a moderating influence. Thus, for example, downtown San Diego averages
January lows of 50°F and August highs of 78°F. The city of El Cajon, just 10 miles
northeast of downtown San Diego, averages January lows of 42°F and August highs of 88°F.
However sometimes the June gloom can last for several days even into July causing cloudy
skies for San Diego for the entire day. Rainfall
along the coast averages about 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation annually, which
occurs mainly during the cooler months of December through April. Though there are few wet
days per month during the rainy period, rainfall can be heavy when it does fall. Rainfall
is usually greater in the higher elevations of San Diego; some of the higher elevation
areas of San Diego can receive 11–15 inches (280–380 mm) of rain a year.
This past
winter produced more rain and stronger winds than the norm leading to considerable plant
damage, as mentioned in an earlier contribution to the Newsletter. Also, this summer has
been much cooler and gloomier than usual, much to the dismay of vacationing visitors
hoping to enjoy good beach weather.
If you have
any questions or comments concerning Coronado Shores landscaping issues, please direct
them to smithdonevelyn@gmail.com.
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AUGUST
L&R ACTIONS
THRU
7/2010 Budget
Actual
Variance
INCOME:
( )
= Unfavorable
Assess.
1,139,075.
1,139,113.64
38.64
Admin
4,795.
5,240.85
445.85
Recreation
31,086.
67,964.00
36,878.00
Beach
Club
81,268.
85,506.85
4,238.85
TOTAL:
1,256,224.
1,297,825.34
41,601.34
COST OF GOODS SOLD:
Beach Club
58,543.
69,064.54 (10,521,54)
EXPENSES:
( )
= Unfavorable
Admin
224,722.
234,473.80
(9,751.80)
Landscape
149,933.
148,650.30
1,282.70
Maintenance
267,018.
263,768.09
3,249.91
Beach Club
57,338.
55,227.41
2,110.59
Recreation
50,292.
66,510.82
(16,218.82)
Utilities
188,339.
177,492.23
10,846.77
Security
247,562.
247,496.01
65.99
TOTAL:
1,185,204.
1,193,618.66
(8,414.66)
NET INCOME:
12,477.
35,142.14
22,665.14
·
Capital Replacements: $23,103.26 of $103,600
budgeted for the year has been spent year to date. During
July, Pool Furniture was purchased, Security Cart Batteries were purchased, and a Tennis
Court Fence was replaced at Courts #7 / #8.
·
The draft Operating and Capital Replacement
Budgets for 2011 are being reviewed by the Association Boards, and will be proposed for
approval at the September L&R Committee meeting.
·
Maintenance painted the El Camino boardwalk
wall, painted the handrails near La Perla, removed a trip hazard near La Perla, and
cleaned a vent motor housing in the Health Club. The
ID System malfunctioned, requiring the replacement of a panel at the main entrance gate.
·
The L&R Committee Reps will inspect the low
walls and the high walls – some are gray and some are white. They will decide on a color scheme at the September
meeting.
·
During July, there were 479 Pool Rules
Violations, 1370 Property / Boardwalk Rules Violations, and 211 Parking Violations. 102 vehicles were booted.
·
Dodd & Associates concluded that the
addition of solar panels on the Beach Club roof to heat the Beach Club Pool is
structurally acceptable and therefore the project is approved and will proceed.
·
El Camino reported on the handling of a fire at
El Camino on July 31, and two previous fires.
·
Each association board will be considering
their position on directing the L&R Committee to conduct a feasibility study of a new Fitness
Center, as proposed by the New Fitness Center Interest Group and the Recreation Advisory
Group, for a vote in September.
·
A diseased tree will be removed from between
the El Camino tower and the del Lunar cul de sac.
·
Three sewer main breaks were repaired for
$18,000. NuFlow lined the existing pipes
with a polymer lining.The association board presidents are further considering a Shared
Maintenance Agreement drafted by Peters & Freedman proposing that the L&R
Committee provide administrative and budgeting oversight for maintenance and repair of the
sewers. The City has proven it has no
responsibility.
Next
Meeting: Roeder, Thurs. Sept. 16, 2:30pm |
