Fiscal Year 2026/27 Citywide Fees and Charges

Urged the council not to raise parking fees or extend parking meter hours in Old Sacramento, warning it would hurt local merchants already struggling with high costs.

Supported predictable year-over-year fee adjustments but urged the city to create policies that incentivize housing production and events rather than discouraging investment.

Cautioned against increasing planning and building fees, noting that high fees compound the housing affordability crisis when fees already exceed $109,000 per unit.

Objected to automatic annual wage-indexed escalators on after-hours inspection fees, arguing it undermines the city's goal of supporting event producers.

Urged the council to reconsider development and planning fee hikes, arguing they send the wrong message to investors and entrepreneurs.