San Diego City Council waives up to $1.5 in fees so Padres can submit bid to host baseball's All-Star game at Petco in 2016

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego City Council agreed Mon., Dec. 15 to waive up to $1.5 million in fees to help the Padres bring baseball's All-Star game to Petco Park in 2016.

The Padres submitted a bid to Major League Baseball last month to host the annual contest, which is normally held in the middle of July.

The fee waivers would be for things like permits, police and fire protection and other city functions that are financed by the city's general fund. The Padres would be billed for any such expenses exceeding $1.5 million.

The team would also cover expenses that fall within what city officials c...