Brief

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado moved on behalf of the 2025-2026 legislative program to endorse AB 1679 (Gonzalez-Wicks), state legislation that would authorize temporary commercial activation permits allowing small businesses to occupy vacant commercial spaces. The motion aims to support entrepreneurship and address commercial vacancy. It was introduced August 18, 2026, and is pending in the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Full summary

AB 1679, authored by state Assembly Member Gonzalez-Wicks, proposes to establish a temporary commercial activation permit program that would allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to legally operate in vacant commercial spaces without the typical long-term lease commitments. The intent is to reduce storefront vacancy, support emerging small business owners, and activate underutilized commercial corridors in communities across California. Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced this motion, seconded by Hugo Soto-Martínez, as part of the City's 2025-2026 legislative advocacy program. The motion directs Council support for the state bill and positions LA as backing regulatory flexibility that benefits small business operators and downtown/neighborhood commercial districts struggling with empty storefronts. The motion was referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on August 18, 2026, where it currently remains pending. This is a straightforward advocacy item with no further action yet recorded. The file will expire August 18, 2028, if no additional action is taken.

Activity (1)

• 2026-08-18 Motion referred to Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-08-18 Resolution · other