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Hello OBMA Restaurants and Retailers

Please respond by 5pm TODAY, FRIDAY, 12/11/20 by simply clicking on the teal button below to email your support of the COVID County Resolution Letter.

The OBMA is joining the Little Italy Association in an attempt to present a COVID County resolution and its supporters to Supervisor Fletcher and the rest of the Board of Supervisors by Monday afternoon.

Please read the attached resolution (click on the yellow button).

A few key points are listed below:

Keep in mind that halting the spread of the COVID 19 virus is paramount and all of us must do our part to wear a mask at all times, socially distance and not attend gatherings over 6 people.  However, these issues must be altered to allow our districts to survive until regular business can occur this Spring.  We considered the following:

1. The California Restaurant Association had a very favorable ruling by a Superior Court Judge ruling in favor of their opposition to the complete restaurant shut down of outdoor seating in Los Angeles County;
2. San Diego has yet to hit the 85% threshold of ICU beds taken and being used.   We are currently at 80% capacity and have opportunities for many more ICU beds.
3. Being part of the mega-region which totals over 10 counties and 20 million people makes no sense and is harming our ability to re-open our business districts.
4. The three week shut down is arbitrary since it has not been demonstrated that outdoor dining has led to the spread of the virus (Read the article on the CRA vs Dept. of Health/LA)

We are strongly urging the County to take us out of the mega-region and allow outdoor dining and outdoor retail to open as of Saturday December 19th.  This will give everyone a chance to at least earn some revenue prior to the Christmas holiday – which is everyone’s busiest time of the year.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to OBMA.

COVID COUNTY RESOLUTION LETTER

Support County Resolution Letter - Email your name and business name by clicking here by Friday, 12/11/20 at 5pm.

Click Here to open up in your email client.

Best!
OBMA Team
(619) 224-4906
[email protected]

How To Apply For Small Business Grant

Hello,

Thank you for applying for the County’s Small Business Stimulus Grant Program. We know that the County being placed in the purple tier creates hardships for our small business community. As a result, Supervisor Fletcher has secured an additional $20M in funding, which includes $4M designated to businesses in County Supervisorial District 4. The funds are only eligible for the following business types:

• Restaurants
• Gyms and fitness centers, including yoga studios
• Movie theaters
• Museums
• Zoos/Aquarium
• Event Industry

If you think you’re eligible for this round of funding as one of the aforementioned business types and to expedite the process, please fill out this short form with your business name, the application number, and confirm your eligibility status. You do not need to reapply but only those businesses that fill out this form will be considered for funding. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1USnXyO1L-167j7zE61hBrlJ4yHfwnj-mYpRbuonjOWg/edit

As a previous applicant, you do not need to reapply. However, if you would like to update the eligible expenditure categories beyond what you selected in your original application, or if you have already reached your maximum amount requested and are interested to apply for more funding, please submit a new application as soon as possible. Grants will be available until funding runs out.

To reference your previous grant with the approved categories for expenditure, go to the list of District 4 grant recipients on the date you were awarded at this site, and scroll to the historical information: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/stimulusgrant/grantinfo.html.

To submit a new application, please visit: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/stimulusgrant.html

If you have any questions, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (619) 531.4939 Thank you

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OBMA Resources COVID-19 Updates

The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association website has a COVID-19 Resource guide which includes updated resources for our members and the community.

OBMA Member Blog

This grant program is for those merchants already linked to eBay. Some of you may want to consider selling on eBay.

The deadline is December 11.

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This holiday season, eBay is giving back to the small businesses that power America. Through their Up & Running Grants, they’re awarding more than $500,000 in grants and education resources to help small businesses stay up and running online and secure their future into 2021 and beyond. 50 eBay business sellers will receive grant packages of $10,000, including cash, eBay credits, coaching through eBay Seller School, and more.

Tell the small businesses on your Main Street that they can learn more and apply by December 11 at ebay.helloalice.com. The Up & Running Grants are open to existing eBay sellers and new eBay business sellers who have joined the platform prior to October 31, 2020. For full eligibility requirements see the official rules.

If a small business owner is not already an eBay seller, they can visit ebay.com/upandrunning to learn how to grow their business online with eBay.

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OBMA Resources COVID-19 Updates

The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association website has a COVID-19 Resource guide which includes updated resources for our members and the community.

OBMA Member Blog

Hello OBMA Members,

During a special meeting  yesterday, the County of San Diego Supervisors approved $20M additional funding for their small business stimulus grant program.

You can read the details here. Scroll down to page 9. During the meeting the "events industry" (including events like street fairs) was added to the list of eligible organizations.

On behalf of Arts+Culture:San Diego I called in and made comments to request that all organizations, including non-profits, would be eligible for this any any future funding. This was confirmed by staff during discussion.

Grants will be available for each County District. According to the discussion, applications will once again be accepted through the County website and it is expected that the application will be live as soon as tomorrow.
Finally, we will be working to build awareness of the negative impacts of the pandemic on Arts+Culture organizations and we would love your organization to consider participating in that discussion. If you would like to be included, please let me know by clicking here.

Online Forum Q&A

Join us this Wednesday, December 2nd at 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM for our online forum for the business community! These telebriefs are an opportunity to connect with County representatives and business partners, share information, and get answers to questions you may have.

• You can pre-submit questions for the telebrief in advance here before we begin at 9:30 AM.
• You can also ask questions during the call through the online chat feature. Speakers will answer as many questions as possible during the one-hour telebrief.
• To listen-in only, call: 1-669-900-6833 and enter the meeting ID provided.

https://zoom.us/j/157409037

Meeting ID: 157 409 037

Submit Telebriefing Questions

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OBMA Resources COVID-19 Updates

The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association website has a COVID-19 Resource guide which includes updated resources for our members and the community.

OBMA Resources COVID-19 Updates

Beginning January 1, 2021, employees who perform at least two (2) hours of work in one work week within the geographic boundaries of the City of San Diego must be paid wages of not less than $14.00 per hour for all hours worked.

Minimum Wage Notice

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Are you in compliance with the City of San Diego Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance?

Minimum Wage-Employer Checklist 2021

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Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance

7 Key Steps to Successful Compliance

1. Effective January 1, 2021, provide a minimum wage no less than $14.00 per hour to employees working within the geographic boundaries of the City of San Diego. Rate applies to all businesses regardless of business size.
2. Provide earned sick leave (ESL) through the accrual method (1 hour of ESL for every 30 hours worked) or front loading method (no less than 40 hours of ESL are awarded at the beginning of the benefit year).
3. Provide employee with Employer to Employee Notice that includes Employer’s requirements per the Ordinance.
4. Display notices of earned sick leave & minimum wage where employees can read it easily.
5. Keep records of wages paid and accrual and use of earned sick leave for a period of no less than three years.
6. On a regular basis provide employees with records detailing wages paid and sick leave earned and used.
7. Allow employees to use earned sick leave for reasons outlined in the Ordinance including for their own medical care or for the medical care of a family member.

View & Download the 7 Key Steps PDF

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For more information contact the Minimum Wage Program:

www.sandiego.gov/MinimumWage

Phone: (619) 615-1565, Email: [email protected]

Spread the word and the holiday spirit!

Let your customers know Ocean Beach is providing discounted parking at select parking lots throughout OB for Shop Small Saturday!

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Discounted Parking Shop Small Ocean Beach

The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, Diamond Parking and LAZ Parking are helping our community Shop Small this holiday season. Discounted parking rates from 10am-4pm on Saturday, November 28th in the four following parking lots.

Sunset Cliffs & Newport Ave Parking Lot

LAZ Parking

Sunset Cliffs & Newport Ave. Map

CVS Parking Lot

Diamond Parking

CVS Parking Lot Map

Starbucks Parking Lot

LAZ Parking

Starbucks Parking Lot Map

Hodad's Parking Lot

LAZ Parking

Hodad's Parking Lot Map

Click here for the on-line media tool kit to spread the word your business is participating in Shop Small Ocean Beach.

Shop Small Bags, Window Hearts & Countertop Posters.

Ocean Beach’s business district has flourished for over 125 years, and we are proud to celebrate decades of neighborhood shopping. Come celebrate Small Business Saturday® in Ocean Beach on November 28th from 10am to 4pm.

Spend $50 or more in Ocean Beach on Saturday, November 28th and enter to receive an eclectic OB Gift Basket filled with local items, services, and gift cards. Stop by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association’s storefront between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, November 28th to enter the drawing. Drawing details and general information will be available at the OBMA storefront.

Download Flyer

Ocean Beach MainStreet Association

1868 Bacon Street

San Diego, CA 92107

Save the Date

Saturday, November 28, 2020

The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association will be reaching out to our members this week with more information on how you can participate in Shop Small Saturday. We will be providing merchants with countertop posters, social media kits to help you spread the word, and delivering lots of swag.

Look for more details in the next few days!

Ocean Beach’s business district has flourished for over 125 years, and we are proud to celebrate decades of neighborhood shopping. Come celebrate Small Business Saturday® in Ocean Beach on November 28th from 10am to 4pm.

Spend $50 or more in Ocean Beach on Saturday, November 28th and enter to receive an eclectic OB Gift Basket filled with local items, services, and gift cards. Stop by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association’s storefront between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, November 28th to enter the drawing. Drawing details and general information will be available at the OBMA storefront.

Dear Permittees,

The County of San Diego Public Health Officer announced on November 10, 2020, that the County’s adjusted case rate rose above 7.0 cases per 100,000 for a second week, keeping the region in the state’s most restrictive COVID-19 level, Purple Tier, or Tier 1. Effective Midnight, Friday, November 13, 2020, under Tier 1, restaurants, gyms, churches, theaters, and other locations are to discontinue indoor operations. As a result, indoor dining is prohibited. Outdoor dining, drive-thru, take out and to-go service operations are allowed and can continue operating.

Please continue to take all the following necessary precautions to slow the spread of COVID‐19:

• Wear face coverings.
• Physically distance six feet when possible.
• Frequently wash your hands.
• Stay home if you’re sick.
• Follow industry specific guidelines for COVID‐19.

Review your onsite Safe Re‐opening Plan or Food Facility Protocols, and if necessary, update it to be consistent with the new requirements.

We appreciate your continued commitment to protecting public health. If you have questions regarding this information or your operation, please contact our duty information specialist at (858) 505‐6900 or email at [email protected].

For updated information about COVID‐19, including resource documents such as frequently asked questions, informational posters, and guidance, please visit www.coronavirus‐sd.com. You can also text COSD COVID19 to 468-311 to get text alert updates or follow SDCountyHHSA on Facebook or @SDCountyHHSA on Twitter.

Sincerely,

Department of Environmental Health

Food and Housing Division

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Learn more about the County of San Diego - Food and Housing Division.

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