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Chula Vista passes cap on delivery fees for restaurants, businesses
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CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) â Chula Vista city leaders voted Tuesday to cap delivery fees apps charge small businesses and restaurants amid restrictions on indoor dining.
Chula Vista City Council voted to cap delivery fees at 15% of the total purchase price and cap other related fees at no more than 3% of the total purchase price. The city says the vote was necessary to help support restaurants and businesses impacted by pandemic-related closures. Restaurants and food vendors have been some of the hardest-hit businesses in our community, said Councilmember Steve Padilla. This measure is a small but critical step to support many of our struggling small businesses trying to make ends meet.
CARLSBAD
The Carlsbad City Council met Tuesday for a hearing on the 2021-22 funding plan and distribution of the notice of funding availability for the Community Development Block Grant Program, which was approved. The council discussed the Veterans Memorial Park Master Plan Report, approved the concept and directed staff to proceed with the necessary environmental permits and plans. The park is near Faraday Avenue and Cannon Road. The council also heard a report on actions and expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff was asked to bring back an item on the enforcement of encampment clearings.
DEL MAR
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The Del Mar City Council met in special closed session Monday to discuss litigation. In open session, the council approved creating a legislative subcommittee. The council also discussed a special election or other alternatives related to the referendum seeking to repeal Ordinance 973, which changed zoning in the North Commercial area. The council agreed to have
VISTA
More biotech jobs, entertainment that attracts people to the city and encouraging entrepreneurial ventures are among the priorities outlined in the Vista Economic Development Strategy accepted unanimously by the Vista City Council last week.
The city already has seen significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, including the $30 million Paseo Santa Fe project that was completed in December after six years of construction and is aimed at helping to revitalize downtown.
The strategy adopted Tuesday doesn’t identify such specific projects, but rather is a broad blueprint for improving Vista’s economy and the quality of life for residents.
Roger Dale of the Natelson Dale Group, the consultant contracted to develop the strategy, presented council members with the plan, which he said would have a shelf life of five years.
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