City Council

(61) 22-0437 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Healthy Neighborhood Market Network Program, list of completed projects that incentivize grocery stores to start businesses in underserved communities, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Harris-Dawson - Lee): DIRECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and other City departments as appropriate, to report within 60 days on the following: The status of the Healthy Neighborhood Market Network Program funded in the Consolidated Plan, including a list of completed projects. Existing City programs that incentivize grocery stores to start businesses in underserved communities. Programs implemented in other cities that incentivize grocery stores to establish locations in underserved communities. Policy and program recommendations, such as tax incentives, to further assist grocery stores to start businesses in underserved communities.