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The Small Business Accelerator: phased grants and uptake

Megan (Economic Development staff) said the accelerator was rolled out in phases to manage workload. Phase 1 launched in a soft rollout in December and a full launch in January and includes four programs currently accepting applications: Food and Beverage Facility Enhancement (up to $15,000 per business), Small Business Permit Fee Assistance, Small Business Vandalism Relief, and a Strategic Marketing Program (the city set aside up to $100,000). Phase 2 is expected in spring and will add a Façade Improvement Program (up to $50,000) and a Tenant Improvement Program (up to $75,000); a $20,000 microgrant program is planned for a fall rollout with additional program safeguards because those awards are not tied to capital improvements.

Megan said 11 businesses have already been awarded funds under the Food and Beverage Facility Enhancement program and two award checks were issued in the most recent batch. Staff also said they will share a public list of award recipients.

Marketing, parking and event readiness

Director Tracy Michael summarized citywide preparations for the A’s arrival: a new GoWestSac.com landing area with an interactive dining guide, an online parking reservation system for Bridge District parking operated via the Space app and Ace Parking, and a Ziggurat Garage partnership for event parking. Staff said special-event parking rates will apply to on-street metered spaces after two hours on event days (the city cited 151 special-event days), with enforcement and a dedicated security officer posted in a surface lot to prevent game‑day parkers from using resident/business monthly lots.

The city also rolled out a strategic marketing campaign with the Honey Agency, produced a Comstock magazine insert highlighting West Sacramento businesses, and is installing pedestrian banners in the Bridal and Washington districts. Staff reported two banner sizes are in use; the larger format is 30 by 84 inches. Two digital billboards were planned but staff said installation may slip to late April or early May.

Impact-fee reductions, Grand Gateway and tourism tracking

Staff updated commissioners on an impact fee reduction program originally adopted as a pilot in August 2022 and expanded in July 2024. The program offered roughly 60% reductions for residential projects and about 44% reductions for office in targeted infill areas; staff said the updated program now applies across land uses in the city’s designated infill/EIFD area and staff will recommend adding Southport Industrial Park and Seaway properties to the program because earlier negotiated reductions in those areas are set to expire.

Staff also said they are pursuing formation of a tourism improvement district, which local hoteliers would help guide and which could support measurement of overnight and visitor spending tied to A’s games.

Votes at a glance

The commission approved the minutes of the January meeting. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kemp; a second was made but not clearly identified in the record. The vote on the minutes was recorded as two ayes and no recorded nays; the chair announced the motion passed.

Ending note

Staff asked commissioners and the public to share feedback on the city’s event plans and offered to circulate the list of business grant recipients and the presentation slides on request.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","EDH Commission 3/26/25","oneSentenceSummary","City staff briefed the commission on a phased Small Business Accelerator grant program, marketing and parking tools tied to the A’s arrival, updated impact-fee incentives for infill development, and early steps toward a tourism improvement district.","taxTitle","West Sacramento, Yolo County, California","taxId",4568,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6622085,"West Sacramento outlines plan to consolidate emergency motel shelters, acquire three replacement sites",4066,161,4066660,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790247-4e2d8890ce6138455bfdf426f9e439f9&start=0&end=4066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790247-4e2d8890ce6138455bfdf426f9e439f9/thumbnail_161.jpg","/articles/6622085/West-Sacramento/Yolo-County/California/West-Sacramento-outlines-plan-to-consolidate-emergency-motel-shelters-acquire-three-replacement-sites","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622085-4d6322e60c2a92ba362c8694f7d9958e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190198&Signature=oYAkmf5dYQX7Cr0gc3U2fgYK30xIDKNdsq9Uh0zk8f-RKMQUGGJ7iMbZoqseDYNTtMsuUH2Qx7p9Dwnjxs1FnubSPZbl-AFAjnxR2~JVFlJG9xUvMaJotHBf7IEBz5eMPZspO3tElfmILi7EPgDri7cWFz93OjZFWXLjZ-2fKqVmofi9HkAVa8rIhNYhS4JHZ4Jlro2t1ABZ0DZmyz9iLje8YUSJMzdiXQ8kw2tECyPZVm74b40e70FclhZ80IGy4MBJRS-rXwxNCZwfcvAQChbNMQfDQGf4ovpNWZtQSX4Id5RAyS1hts5pN7NT5W5LZ3m3u2SKeoQM~U0NCcig1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff described a plan to consolidate West Sacramento’s motel-based emergency housing program by transferring occupants from two interim sites to three recently acquired motels, expanding on-site services and continuing case management while rehabilitations proceed.

The update reported that the city acquired the former Flamingo Motel in May 2023 (a 21-unit property that serves about 30 people on average) and later purchased two additional motels—the Pickwick (19 units) and El Tejon (23 units)—in August of the prior year and began rehabilitation work. Staff said they expect that rehab to be completed by May, after which placements and transfers from the Roadway Inn and Flamingo would begin. The city is also negotiating to acquire the Westwood Motel, described as a 19-unit site, and expects to close escrow in May. The replacements are intended to consolidate services across fewer locations and create a more centralized operations hub.

Why it matters: the city has used motel acquisitions as a short-term homelessness response while planning longer-term redevelopment, but staff and commissioners repeatedly highlighted that a shortage of permanent housing is the largest barrier to exiting stabilized program participants into housing.

Details of operations and eligibility

Staff said the motel program follows a housing-first model with low- to no-barrier entry, including a short-term “respite room” reserved for immediate, very short stays. Case managers provide stabilization services and help residents secure medical care and public benefits through county and community providers. Walk-in drop-in services and distribution of hygiene kits and limited food operate Monday through Friday between about 9 a.m. and noon at one site, and security is provided seven days a week.

Placements are prioritized for people with a connection to West Sacramento—current or former residents, those with family in the city, or other local ties—though the city will take residents from other Yolo County jurisdictions in emergencies and will refer people from outside the county to their home jurisdictions when possible. Daily operations were described as run by Program Manager James Mayoral, assisted by program technician Aaron Hyatt and maintenance lead Johnny Sam; staff said the council recently approved two additional positions (one program technician and one maintenance worker) to support expanded sites.

Funding and timelines

Staff said acquisitions and operations were funded with a combination of local measure funds, state grants and Yolo County contributions; the county has also provided funds for operations. Staff reported that current operations funding is expected to last “at least the middle of next year,” and they remain actively pursuing grants and other funding sources.

Planned closures and redevelopment

City staff said the Roadway Inn and Flamingo sites were always intended as interim facilities. The Roadway Inn is included in the Grand Gateway master plan and has been identified for future affordable housing as part of that larger mixed‑use redevelopment; staff said they intend to close the Roadway Inn by the end of the year. Flamingo’s closure had been anticipated in 2026 but staff said that timeline could move forward. Once occupants are transferred, staff said the city would either place the Flamingo site on the market or demolish the property to prepare it for future redevelopment.

Placement challenges and next steps

Commissioners and staff emphasized that a central obstacle is the availability of permanent housing in the region. Staff cited past placements into Mercy Housing’s permanent supportive housing project and noted other forthcoming affordable projects—such as West Gateway Place Phase 2 and the Grand Gateway affordable housing component—as potential longer‑term exits for stabilized clients, but said those projects typically take years to complete. Staff recommended continued pursuit of permanent supportive housing and other affordable units to expand exit options.

Ending note

Staff closed the presentation by inviting questions and noting the operational steps—rehabilitation completion, staged transfers, and continuing coordination with county and nonprofit partners—needed before larger-scale transfers occur.","City staff described acquisition and rehabilitation of several motels to expand an emergency housing program, plans to close two interim sites and transfer residents to newly acquired properties, and ongoing challenges placing stabilized clients into permanent housing.","actionData","errors"]

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