Business Support & Retention Measures
Summary
Demand overwhelmed the original $250,000 restaurant grant program — 43 businesses qualified but only 22 got funded. The Council added $1.55 million to cover 20 waitlisted applicants, fund technical assistance, and launch a second round where restaurants can receive up to $12,500.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.55 million from unallocated General Fund reserves.
Local restaurants, including 20 waitlisted operators and a future round of applicants.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Regular) - Nov 2, 2026
New measures directing staff to pursue proactive business retention, outreach and streamlined permitting for low-impact events — a response to recent business closures on the Sunset Strip and elsewhere.
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 22, 2026
The Business Task Force's recommendations were adopted minus a minimum wage study. Members backed a public-facing vacancy dashboard, incentives to fill empty storefronts, and streamlined event permits, while a resident urged studying a San Francisco-style commercial vacancy tax.
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 20, 2026
Demand overwhelmed the original $250,000 restaurant grant program — 43 businesses qualified but only 22 got funded. The Council added $1.55 million to cover 20 waitlisted applicants, fund technical assistance, and launch a second round where restaurants can receive up to $12,500.
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