agenda-report Request of Mayor Pro Tem Zwick and Councilmember Negrete that, in furtherance of the city’s economic revitalization strategy, the City Council direct the City Manager and City Attorney to analyze and present options for supporting retail-to-restaurant and hospitality conversions. Specifically, the city analysis should include options for a pilot program that would waive, reduce, or defer fees for qualifying conversion projects, including outdoor dining and wastewater/sewer-related fees, as well as provide other financial incentives and support for tenant improvements—including grease interceptors, ventilation, ADA upgrades, fire/life safety, and utility modifications—that impede conversions of retail spaces into restaurant uses New Item Received. 7/23/2026
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- agenda-report Request of Mayor Pro Tem Zwick and Councilmember Negrete that, in furtherance of the city’s economic revitalization strategy, the City Council direct the City Manager and City Attorney to analyze and present options for supporting retail-to-restaurant and hospitality conversions. Specifically, the city analysis should include options for a pilot program that would waive, reduce, or defer fees for qualifying conversion projects, including outdoor dining and wastewater/sewer-related fees, as well as provide other financial incentives and support for tenant improvements—including grease interceptors, ventilation, ADA upgrades, fire/life safety, and utility modifications—that impede conversions of retail spaces into restaurant uses New Item Received. 7/23/2026
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- February 24, 2026
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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: February 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oliver Chi, City Manager, City Manager's Office
Subject: Request of Mayor Pro Tem Zwick and Councilmember Negrete that, in furtherance of the city’s economic revitalization strategy, the City Council direct the City Manager and City Attorney to analyze and present options for supporting retail-to-restaurant and hospitality conversions. Specifically, the city analysis should include options for a pilot program that would waive, reduce, or defer fees for qualifying conversion projects, including outdoor dining and wastewater/sewer-related fees, as well as provide other financial incentives and support for tenant improvements—including grease interceptors, ventilation, ADA upgrades, fire/life safety, and utility modifications—that impede conversions of retail spaces into restaurant uses Prepared By: Sergio Ramirez, Chief of Staff
Approved Forwarded to Council
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A. Written Comments