SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A debate on a new tax for short-term vacation rentals, such as Airbnb's, and second homes that aren't rented out long-term could be coming to San Diego.

The proposal was approved 3 to 1 by the city's rules committee, but it's still months away from a final decision, which would be up to voters.

The proposal would charge a $5,000 tax per bedroom each year on properties, which the city says would impact about 10,644 properties in San Diego and bring in up to $135 million a year.

"Homes should be for San Diegans, not just for profit," Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, who initiated the ballot proposal, said.

Elo-Rivera was one of three councilmembers who voted Wednesday in favor of the measure, while Councilmember Raul Campillo was the lone 'no' vote.

"We are going

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