OCEANSIDE (KUSI) – The second round of Oceanside Small Business Grants will open to business owners at 8 a.m. Monday as part of an effort by the Oceanside City Council to keep small businesses afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Wednesday, the council approved a grant program to provide financial assistance to local businesses impacted by COVID-19. The program is funded with $750,000 in unused funds from the COVID-19 business loan program that began in April 2020.
This second round of grants builds on the initial grant program where 130 local businesses were awarded $257,000, along with a no-to-low interest business loan program, a shop local campaign, relaxed business regulations and a utility relief program.
CARLSBAD
The Carlsbad City Council met Tuesday and gave final approval, 4-1, to its hotel employee recall rights ordinance. Reports were presented on the city’s 2019-20 annual financial audit results and on upcoming municipal service reviews by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of the city of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District. Marissa Steketee was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
DEL MAR
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The Del Mar City Council met in closed session Monday to discuss litigation. In open session, the council discussed its 6th Cycle Housing Element and the penalties involved for not fulfilling its obligations, which could include reduced state funding, increased legal costs and financial penalties, and less local control over development. Planning Department staff also answered questions submitted by the community about various housing sites and alternatives.
NOTE:
City councils and school boards have closed their meeting spaces to the public to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Public participation is possible by phone links to the meetings, livestreaming meetings and/or emailing comments. Visit each agency’s website for details, usually found under “Meetings” or “Agendas.”
CITY COUNCILS
CARLSBAD
The Carlsbad City Council will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday for final approval of its hotel employee recall rights ordinance. Reports will be presented on the city’s 2019-20 annual financial audit results and on upcoming municipal service reviews by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of the city of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District.