Residents of Coronado gather outside the City Hall for an important council meeting.
The Coronado City Council will meet on April 15 to discuss significant issues impacting the community, including proposed fee increases for waste collection and housing, and the ongoing sewage crisis. Residents are encouraged to participate in this important gathering, either in person or via livestream. Key topics include adjustments to transportation fees, hotel taxes, and developments in low-income housing regulations. This meeting is an essential opportunity for residents to voice their opinions on matters that influence Coronado’s future.
Attention, residents of Coronado! An upcoming meeting of the Coronado City Council is set for April 15, and there are a lot of crucial matters on the table. If you’ve got thoughts or questions, this is your chance to speak up!
The meeting kicks off at 4 p.m. at the Coronado City Hall Council Chamber, located at 1825 Strand Way. For those who can’t make it in person, don’t fret! The entire gathering will be livestreamed for your convenience.
First up for discussion is a potential increase in waste collection fees. Residents could see a proposed hike of 13.2%, which would raise fees from $27.48 to $31.11 for a 90-gallon container. If you’re running a business, brace yourself, because commercial waste collection fees might also go up by 12.8%, moving from $135.43 to $152.77 for a 3-cubic-yard bin.
Should the Council decide to move forward with these fee increases, a public hearing is set for June 17 for community input.
Next on the agenda is a 6% increase in the Uniform Transportation Mitigation Fee for new home developments. This fee would rise from $2,875.06 to $3,047.57, effective July 1. Why is this important? Cities must collect these fees to qualify for funding through SANDAG, which helps improve our traffic infrastructure. So, it’s a critical step in tackling our community’s transportation needs!
The council will also discuss reauthorizing a 0.5% tax on hotels for the fiscal year 2025-26. The expected revenue from this tax is approximately $2,175,000. This is great news for Coronado’s budget, helping finance local projects and services!
Let’s switch gears to housing. Developers who choose not to reserve space for low-income units currently face a fee of $7,000 per unit—a rate that hasn’t budged since 1993. The council is considering raising that fee significantly to as much as $59 per square foot, with an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index. This would help ensure that low-income housing remains a priority in our ever-growing city.
In a related note, there’s discussion about expanding the new fee regulations to cover rental units as well. Additionally, the idea of allowing projects that are currently in the pipeline to be subject to these fees will be explored. Community growth is on the agenda!
Lastly, a public hearing regarding a residential property appeal for additional storage space will be reviewed. City staff is currently recommending denying this appeal, so we’ll see how that plays out.
This meeting is a pivotal moment for our community, and every voice counts. Mark your calendars for April 15 at 4 p.m. You can help shape Coronado’s future!
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