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Matter 26-449

Establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District.

Economic Development City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 08 Apr 2026
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File
26-449
Type
Community & Economic Development
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
08 Apr 2026
Last synced
03 Jun 2026 · 12:17

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Memorandum

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This memorandum discusses the establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District (EVBID) and outlines the process for public comment and City Council actions. A public meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026, and a public hearing on May 12, 2026, where the City Council will consider public input and take formal action on the proposal. The memorandum details the legal framework for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) under California law and the steps required for the establishment of the EVBID, including the appointment of an Advisory Board and notification to businesses within the proposed district. The EVBA Board will report annually to the City Council for the renewal of the EVBID, with the first report expected in June 2027.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the establishment of the EVBID.
  • A public meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026, and a public hearing on May 12, 2026.
  • The City Council will consider public input and take formal action on the EVBID proposal on May 12, 2026.
  • Business Improvement Districts are formed under California law to allow businesses to fund joint efforts for maintenance and promotion.
  • The East Village Business Association (EVBA) has been appointed as the Advisory Board for the EVBID.
  • Notifications have been sent to businesses within the proposed assessment district.
  • If a majority protest occurs, the establishment of the EVBID cannot proceed for one year.
  • The EVBA Board will report annually to the City Council for the renewal of the EVBID.
Limitations
  • The document includes placeholders for dates and other information that are not filled in.
  • The text does not specify the exact nature of the public comments expected or the details of the assessments.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 4/21/26 26-449 8.1 FROM: Jen Baker DATE: March 30, 2026 Date: 4/3/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 SUBJECT: Establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District RECOMMENDATION Accept the report and receive public comment on the establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The City Council may incorporate any input from the public meeting on April 21, 2026, into its evaluation of the merits of creating the East Village Business Improvement District (EVBID). The City Council will take formal action on the proposal to form the EVBID on May 12, 2026. BACKGROUND Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are formed pursuant to the California Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, Streets and Highways Code §36500 et seq. (BID Law) to allow businesses and property owners to assess themselves to support joint efforts such as physical maintenance, marketing, and promotion. Under BID Law, the City Council may establish a BID by adopting a resolution of intention, conducting a public meeting and a public hearing, fulfilling certain noticing...