City Council

16. City Council:\nStaff recommends that the City Council hold a public 25-909\nhearing and adopt resolutions approving the following rate\nadjustments for calendar years 2026 and 2027:\n· A 6% average increase in City water rates in both 2026\nand 2027\n· A 4% average increase in City wastewater rates in both\n2026 and 2027\n· Increases to the City Watershed Protection Charge\n· Increase to Fire Protection Line Service Charge per\nconnection.\n· Adjustments to external water agency pass-through\ncosts from the San Diego County Water Authority and\nMetropolitan Water District\nA) Mayor opens public hearing\nB) Mayor requests disclosure of Councilmember and constituent contacts\nand correspondence\nC) Clerk presents correspondence and/or petitions\nD) Testimony beginning with John McKelvey, Principal Management Analyst\nE) Recommendation - adopt resolutions