The San Diego City Council on Monday voted 5-2 to approve a package of parking reforms, including the ability to charge on Sundays and allow meter rates to fluctuate based on demand.

The changes proposed by Mayor Todd Gloria are aimed at increasing parking turnover, lowering carbon pollution and generating new revenue for infrastructure and road maintenance, as the city grapples with a budget deficit of more than $300 million.

The reforms do not automatically change any parking meter rates or enforcement hours, but rather give city staff more flexibility to adjust them. The city has to do more research and outreach, and install new signage, before changing rates or enforcement hours.

The reforms also streamline the creation of new meter zones, as well as residential parking permit zones

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