Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Tonight the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce received the following communication from the office of Mayor Todd Gloria: "Good evening, As a community leader, I am forwarding information about the executive order issued today in regards to the City of San Diego's enforcement of the state and county's public health order effective 11:59pm tonight. Please feel free to forward to your distribution lists and community members.... As local hospitals and intensive care units threaten to overflow while the coronavirus surges through the region, Mayor Todd Gloria today signed an executive order allowing for fines up to $1,000 for those who blatantly defy provisions of State orders or the San Diego County public health order. The executive order will be effective at 11:59 p.m. tonight and include the following The prohibition of private gatherings of any size All retailers operating indoors must do so at no more than 20% capacity No on-site consumption of food or drinks, including a ban on outdoor dining Face coverings must be worn outside of the home, with specific exceptions as outlined by the California Department of Public Health Nonessential work, movement and gatherings must stop between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business or State authorized sectors are considered nonessential businesses and must remain closed The executive order also limits parking enforcement to aid with California’s stay-at-home orders. To aid neighborhoods that have limited parking for residents, the City of San Diego will no longer enforce parking meter violations, time limited parking, yellow commercial zones and short-term green zones. Red, white and blue parking areas will continue to be enforced to maintain public safety. Please let me know if you have any questions. Take care and have a safe and healthy new year. Kindest Regards, Office of Mayor Todd Gloria" As the executive order states, SDPD and the City Attorney's office will be enforcing all aspects of the Regional Stay At Home Order, including restrictions on gathering size, business restrictions, face coverings, and non-essential activities between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Enforcement can include fines of up to $1,000. An official copy of the Mayor's executive order can be found at: http://miramesachamber.com//Mayor-Gloria-Executive-Order-2

The current restrictions on business will remain in place. The extension is "indefinite" until such time as the ICU bed availability rises above 15%.

The State of California has launched its new website with information on applying for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. Applications for Round 1 will open on Wednesday, December 30th, 2020,and close end of day on Friday, January 8th, 2021. Round 2 will be announced in the near future. Webinars in multiple languages will be hosted to provide information on the program and requirements. Sign up for a webinar at https://fullerton.zoom.us//regis/WN_DNMLHwM5SSehzRxAKkSFZA

Presented by Small Business Majority - today at 1:00 PM PST. Register at the page below. "After months of waiting for much-needed relief, small businesses are finally getting renewed support from the federal government. On December 21, Congress passed a deal on both a spending bill and another round of COVID-19 stimulus relief. The overall package comprises $900 billion in virus relief funds, including $284.5 billion to reopen and strengthen the Paycheck Protection Program (P...PP) for first-time and second-time borrowers. Join us for a free webinar to learn more about what’s in the new relief package and ask questions about what this could mean for your small business. Topics include: PPP reauthorization and important changes Advance grants through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program SBA Debt Relief Program Additional policies and resources for small businesses"

State Appellate Court Overturns Injunction; Restaurants, Strip Clubs Ordered to Close Again https://www.nbcsandiego.com//supervisors-to-discu/2475042/

A San Diego Superior Court judge has clarified that his Wednesday ruling prohibiting the enforcement of COVID-19 closures at two San Diego strip clubs also applies to all county restaurants and businesses with restaurant service.

A return to the 'Purple Tier' will be devastating for local businesses.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) would like to remind local businesses about the grant program for small businesses located in the City of San Diego that have been and still are impacted by the pandemic. The grant is made available due to funding from the City of San Diego and is administered by San Diego Grantmakers. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible, business must be located in the City of San Diego and meet one of the following conditions.... 1) Business is located in one of the ZIP codes or Census tracts viewed via this link: https://sdgrantmakers.org/qualifying-geographies-gsdb-progr or 2) Two of: (a) business credit rating of 680 or lower, (b) profit margin of less than 20%, (c) relying on personal funds or external financing (for example a loan) to operate the business To learn more and apply, please visit: https://sdgrantmakers.submittable.com//grants-for-small-an

San Diego County remains in Red Tier this week, avoiding additional business restrictions.

MIRA MESA COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE - STAKEHOLDER SURVEY The City of San Diego has undertaken a Community Plan update for the community of Mira Mesa, which includes Mira Mesa, Miramar, Sorrento Mesa, and part of Sorrento Valley. The planning process involves a survey, distributed by the City Planning Department to gather input from stakeholders. All area businesses and interested parties are encouraged to take the Mira Mesa Community Plan Update survey available at the City's we...bsite - https://www.planmiramesa.org/. For complete information, go to http://miramesachamber.com/mira-mesa-community-plan-update/

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is meeting now, and agenda Item I (at approximately 10 a.m.) will introduce a proposal by Supervisor Jim Desmond to stop enforcing the state’e COVID-19 reopening rules for businesses. You can watch at the link below: https://sdcounty.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php

Meet the Candidates for San Diego County Supervisor and San Diego Unified School Board.

Mayor Faulconer held a press conference at Mira Mesa Community Park to announce his executive order allowing gyms and places of worship to use city parks, with permit fees waived. Representatives from Movement Reborn in Sorrento Vally and Hardcore Fitness in Miramar appeared at the event. HCFMiramar Movement Reborn

Don't forget tomorrow's deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program! Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm EDT (that's 8:59 pm here in San Diego) on Saturday, August 8. Additional information is available from the SBA at https://www.sba.gov//coronavi/paycheck-protection-program.

Following this morning's press conference regarding the Mayor's executive order, the state has now issued guidelines allowing salons and barber shops to operate outdoors.

The State has just released "COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Hair Salon and Barbershop Services Provided Outdoors." This follows the Executive Order issued by Mayor Faulconer that would allow barber shops and salons to use private parking lots to conduct business. https://files.covid19.ca.gov//guidance-outdoor-hair-salons

This morning, Mayor Faulconer signed an executive order that will allow businesses in the following industries and activities to use private parking lots to conduct business: Personal services, including, but not limited to, nail salons, barbershops, hair salons, and tattoo parlors; Facilities designed to accommodate at least 25 people at a time for recreation, physical fitness, and places of religious assembly; Instructional studios. Barbershops and hair salons must also g...et a waiver of certain state requirements. This waiver has already been requested from the state, and may be issued as early as this afternoon. See the full executive order here: https://www.sandiego.gov//files/executive_order_2020-9.pdf

The City of San Diego's Development Services Department is hosting a webinar on applying for the new Temporary Outdoor Business Operation Permit. The webinar is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, at 10:00 am. Sign up at the link below, to learn more about setting up an outdoor area for your business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Attention nonprofits and small businesses: County of San Diego - Government announced $17 million in grants now available through the federal CARES Act COVID Relief Bill. To be eligible, organizations must be headquartered in San Diego County; employ 100 or fewer people; been operating for at least 1 year as of 2/14/20. Application is at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/stimulusgrant/