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Council approves sewer rate plan, orders tobacco licensing study and expands cannabis hours

2494249 · March 4, 2025
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Summary

At its meeting, the National City Council voted to accept a five‑year sewer rate plan, directed staff to draft a tobacco retail licensing ordinance, expanded allowable hours for cannabis storefronts to match state law, and approved a series of appointments and consent items.

The National City Council on an evening vote moved forward a package of actions that will affect utility charges, public‑health enforcement and local cannabis businesses.

Councilors voted to accept a sewer‑rate study that proposes a 3% annual increase over five years and revisions to the city's reserve policy so the sewer fund can support planned capital work and operations. The council also directed staff to begin the public notice and hearing process required under Proposition 218.

In separate votes the council authorized staff to develop a local tobacco retail license (TRL) program in coordination with County of San Diego staff, including…

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