Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Fountain Valley council debates possible rule on cashless retail after Newport Beach example
Summary
City staff briefed the council on a Newport Beach ordinance and asked whether Fountain Valley should pursue a similar requirement that brick-and-mortar businesses accept cash. Councilmembers voiced split views and asked for more outreach before deciding to direct staff to draft an ordinance for public hearing.
Director Smith told the council the Newport Beach mailing prompted a review of a possible local ordinance and noted the city has "about 2,750 businesses, brick and mortar businesses" that could be affected. Smith said staff does not know how many Fountain Valley businesses refuse cash and recommended a broader survey of the business community before moving forward.
Councilmem…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
