Adjustments to Water and Wastewater Rates in Accordance with the Cost of Service Studies and Proposition 218
Summary
SCH Number
2025110003
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
Adjustments to Water and Wastewater Rates in Accordance with the Cost of Service Studies and Proposition 218
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/3/2025
Document Description
City Council approval to increase water and wastewater rates to cover capital and operational costs of the City's Water and Wastewater Systems, Including estimated San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) charges for water purchases as outlined in the 2025 Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Studies (COSS).
Contact Information
Name
Elena Pascual
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Adam Jones
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Deputy Director
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Citywide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares and Charges)
Reasons for Exemption
The Environmental Review Section of the City Planning Department has
reviewed the proposed action and determined it to be statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges) which exempts the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of: 1) meeting operating expenses, Including employee wage rates and fringe benefits; 2) purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment or materials; 3) meeting financial reserve needs and requirements; or 4) obtaining funds for capital projects, necessary to maintain service within existing service areas. The proposed Increase In the water and wastewater rates will help cover the capital,
operational, and maintenance costs of the City's Water and Wastewater Systems and thus, meets the criteria for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273. R-316494
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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