During an extraordinary session of Tijuana’s City Hall, led by Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, a reform to the Municipality’s Parking Service Regulations was approved.
Council members unanimously supported the measure, which aims to ease the financial burden on families and boost local commerce by granting customers at malls and shopping centers 40 minutes of free parking.
In addition, Article 120 of the Building Regulations Law was amended to require parking facilities to comply with specific service standards, ensuring that owners and managers are aware of their commercial obligations when granted construction licenses.
Also during the session, the executive project for Parque Amanecer was added to the Department of Territorial, Urban, and Environmental Development’s 2025 program.
The park will be built in the Terrazas de San Bernardo neighborhood in Playas de Tijuana, benefiting more than 90,000 residents in surrounding areas such as Divina Providencia, Anexa Divina Providencia, Vista Encantada, Nuevo Milenio, and Flores Magón. The project will provide public spaces that foster community interaction and social well-being.
On the administrative side, the functions of the Municipal Treasury’s Audit Department were reassigned to the Municipal Attorney’s Office to eliminate redundancies, streamline operations, and optimize the use of public resources.
Mayor Burgueño thanked the council members and the municipal attorney for their openness and dedication to these initiatives, stating:
“It is important to heed the voice of the citizens, which drives us to approve crucial measures like the parking reform and ‘Parque Amanecer.’ We must prioritize high-quality spaces to ensure families have safe recreational areas, which naturally brings joy and happiness to the community. Meanwhile, the Ombudsman’s Office will continue overseeing structural improvements to avoid duplicated functions, enhancing daily efficiency.”
Additionally, a reform to Article 118 of the Traffic and Vehicle Control Regulations was passed, raising fines for drivers who block intersections to help maintain clear, safe streets.
Council members also approved the creation of an inventory of public staircases in Tijuana to document their locations and conditions, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and mobility.
Finally, in recognition of local cultural contributions, the theater at Casa de la Cultura in the Altamira neighborhood was named Mtro. Hebert Axel González in honor of his artistic and educational legacy in Tijuana.
Amendments to Articles 7, 8, 72, 97, and 98 of the Baja California State Constitution were also ratified by City Hall, following legislative procedures initiated by the State Congress and submitted to all municipalities for approval. This reaffirms the commitment to coordinated work among the three levels of government for the benefit of all residents.
In addition, reforms to Articles 4 and 16 of the Tijuana Public Administration Regulations and Article 21 of the Tijuana Agency Regulations were approved to strengthen gender parity in municipal public administration appointments.
Finally, use and allocation declarations were authorized for the Arroyo Alamar Riparian Ecosystem Conservation Park, as well as for areas at risk in the Camino Verde neighborhood.
