The San Diego City Council will again consider a steep increase of water and wastewater rates Tuesday, following a decision last month to punt the discussion in hopes of friendlier numbers.

In city documents ahead of Tuesday's meeting, those changes did not appear to come about.

The proposal before the council is to increase water rates by 63% through 2029 and wastewater rates by 31% in the same period.

Facing public backlash and a reluctance to raise yet another bill on city residents, the San Diego City Council voted 8-1 in late September to delay the decision on the proposal.

Dozens of city residents balked at the rate hike -- as did council members.

"I've been talking to my constituents and they are not having this," said Councilman Stephen Whitburn. "This is a nonstarter. I want

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