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The memorandum from Councilmember Peter Ortiz proposes exploring a fee waiver program for new and expanding small businesses in urban villages and areas of growth in San Jose. The recommendation is to direct the City Manager to develop a pilot program that waives first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for qualifying small businesses. The background highlights the importance of small businesses to the local economy and references a similar program enacted in San Francisco aimed at reducing startup costs for entrepreneurs.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
It recommends exploring an ordinance for a year-long pilot fee waiver program.
The program targets first-year permit, license, and business registration fees.
It aims to support newly formed businesses or those opening new locations in designated growth areas.
The background emphasizes the role of small businesses in the economy and references a similar program in San Francisco.
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The document contains unresolved placeholders such as specific dates and details about the program's implementation.
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RULES COMMITTEE: 9/3/25 ITEM: C.1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved: SUBJECT: FROM: Councilmember Peter Ortiz DATE: August 14, 2025 Date: August 14, 2025 Vacant Storefront Incentive: Explore a Fee Waiver Program for New and Expanding Small Businesses in Urban Villages and Areas of Growth. RECOMMENDATION Direct the City Manager to explore an ordinance that amends the Business and Tax Regulations Code to develop a year-long pilot fee waiver program for specific first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for qualifying small businesses that are newly formed or opening a new location in urban villages and areas of growth within the city. BACKGROUND Small businesses are the backbone of San Jose’s economy, which is crucial in fostering neighborhood vitality, generating local jobs, and preserving community identity. Yet, new and expanding small businesses often face substantial startup costs, particularly in permit, license, and registration fees. These costs can be a significant barrier, especially in areas targeted for growth, where the city seeks to stimulate investment and accelerate economic activity. San Francisco recently enacted an...
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The document titled 'Workload Analysis - 9/2/2025' discusses a proposal related to a Fee Waiver Program for small businesses in San José. It includes staff recommendations, evaluations, and analyses of the proposal's complexity and implications. The staff recommends moving forward with efforts to consolidate and promote existing small business support programs while evaluating the feasibility of waiving first-year permit and registration fees for qualifying businesses. The document outlines potential costs and the need for further refinement of program eligibility. It also highlights the importance of interdepartmental coordination and budget considerations.
Key points
The proposal aims to explore a Fee Waiver Program for small businesses.
Staff recommends promoting existing small business support programs.
The complexity of the project is assessed as medium with a total score of 8.
The estimated duration for implementation is 6 to 9 months.
The document outlines potential costs associated with the proposal, including business taxes and permit costs.
Interdepartmental coordination is necessary for implementation.
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