CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Plank by plank, the outdoor dining parklet in front of 3 Punk Ales in Chula Vista is becoming a thing of the past.“Today is the end of an era. We got our family out here taking it down,” said Steven Garcia, the co-owner and founder of 3 Punk Ales. “I’m pretty bummed that it actually came to this.”Garcia had hoped the parklets could stick around for a while longer.
In May, the City of Chula Vista sent 10News the following statement regarding the parklets, which said in part: 'The parklets are negatively impacting more businesses than they are helping because not all can benefit from the temporary permits. With the parklets on public land, the City must prioritize equitable access.'On Monday, the City said it had provided notice that the parklets needed to be removed from the public right of way by 5 p.m. on Sept. 3.