Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
San Diego council votes to double parking meter rates, waives revenue-sharing for FY25
Summary
The San Diego City Council voted 8–1 Jan. 27 to double citywide parking meter rates (generally from $1.25 to $2.50 per hour) and to waive the usual revenue-sharing rule for the incremental FY25 revenue so the general fund can use it this year. Councilmember Moreno was the lone no vote.
The San Diego City Council voted 8–1 on Jan. 27 to increase hourly parking meter rates citywide and to waive Council Policy 100-18 so that the additional revenue generated for the remainder of fiscal year 2025 can flow to the city’s general fund. Councilmember Foster moved the motion; Councilmember Elo Rivera seconded it.
The measure implements an interim action recommended by the city’s Independent Budget Analyst (IBA). IBA staff and Charles Modica’s office presented an analysis saying the vast majority of the city’s approximately 5,300 metered parking spaces charge $1.25 per hour and that the municipal code allows rates up to $2.50 per hour. IBA analyst Baku Patel said the change could be implemented within 24 hours after mayoral approval and estimated approximately $4 million in additional revenue for the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
