Santa Monica approves additional $5 per hour Hero Pay for frontline grocery, drug retail workers
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. - The Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance requiring large grocery store chains and drug retailers to provide their essential workers an additional $5 an hour in light of their increased health risks throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ordinance applies to grocery or drug retail stores with more than 300 employees nationwide, or more than 10 employees per store, as well as retail stores, such as Walmart and Target, that dedicate 10% of their sales floor to groceries or drug retail. The hazard pay was ordered to be given in addition to employees base wages for the next 120 days.
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SANTA MONICA On Tuesday, March 9, the Santa Monica City Council approved a second permit-based Shared Mobility Pilot Program and cleared the use of Class I and II electric bikes on Santa Monica’s portion of the beach bike path.
Shared mobility services are a transportation option where devices like bikes and electric scooters are shared among users. They are typically enabled by a mobile app, and emerging services are usually run by private companies.
“We’ve always taken a flexible approach to shared mobility given how quickly the industry and community needs shift,” said Mayor Sue Himmelrich. “What has not changed is the value these devices bring in offering residents and visitors a convenient, accessible alternative to cars that can reduce vehicle congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. Santa Monica is committed to safe, sustainable, and affordable transportation, and these values will guide the second pilot and future contracting process.”