The San Diego City Council is voting on a proposed trash fee settlement that would lower the monthly fee to $29 for two years and end a repeal effort. The deal would also shift billing to the city and reimburse legal and campaign costs.
However, it could widen the budget deficit, already strained by cuts to services. Firefighters warn of potential 'brown outs' if the fee is reduced.
The council must decide between accepting the deal or risking a full repeal on the ballot.