Summary
Del Monte Beach residents are being billed ~$425 permits to fix sidewalks the city used to repair for free — they fear Measure S renewal is doomed if the city keeps shifting costs to homeowners.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Permit fees exceeding $425 per repair shifted to homeowners.
The city's budget, if costs stay shifted to homeowners.
Homeowners, especially seniors, facing surprise repair bills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Special Meeting — June 24, 2026
Residents complained the city shifted sidewalk repair costs onto homeowners, with permit fees they say exceed $1,400. The city says the fee is about $389 and the policy has been in place since 2009; the Council asked staff to explore a fund to help qualifying homeowners and reconsider permit fees.
Council Regular Meeting — June 16, 2026
Del Monte Beach residents are being billed ~$425 permits to fix sidewalks the city used to repair for free — they fear Measure S renewal is doomed if the city keeps shifting costs to homeowners.
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