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Matter 26-641

Actions Related to the Japantown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments.

Economic Development City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 19 May 2026
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File
26-641
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
19 May 2026
Last synced
13 Jun 2026 · 00:17

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Memorandum

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This memorandum discusses actions related to the Japantown Business Improvement District (BID) for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027, including the preliminary approval of the budget report, the adoption of a resolution to levy annual assessments, and the scheduling of a public hearing. The Japantown BID aims to promote economic revitalization and maintenance of the area. The budget report includes proposed income and expenses, with no changes to the BID boundaries. The memorandum outlines the process for City Council approval and the anticipated fiscal impacts.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Japantown BID.
  • It includes recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report and annual assessments.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for June 16, 2026, to discuss the proposed assessments.
  • The Japantown BID was established in 1990 to enhance the economic and physical environment of the area.
  • The budget report includes a list of proposed improvements and activities for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • The Advisory Board will present a budget for the 2027-2028 fiscal year next year.
  • The proposed budget for FY 2026-2027 is estimated at $28,575 in assessments, with additional revenue anticipated from various sources.
Limitations
  • The document contains placeholders and unfilled sections that affect the completeness of the summary.
  • Specific dates and details regarding the public hearing and budget approval process are mentioned but not fully elaborated.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 6/2/26 26-641 2.9 FROM: Jen Baker DATE: May 11, 2026 Date: 5/17/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 SUBJECT: Actions Related to the Japantown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments RECOMMENDATION (a) Preliminarily approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report as filed by the Japantown Business Improvement District Advisory Board, or as modified by City Council. (b) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and set Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. as the date and time for the public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessments. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of this action will result in a resolution of intention to levy assessments for the upcoming fiscal year of the Japantown Business Improvement District and set the time and date for the public hearing. BACKGROUND The Jackson-Taylor Business Improvement District (BID) was established by City Council in 1990 pursuant to the California Parking and Business Improvement Area...
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Resolution

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This document is a resolution from the City Council of San Jose declaring its intent to levy assessments for the Japantown Business Improvement District for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It outlines the proposed improvements and activities to be funded, the absence of changes to the district's boundaries or assessment methods, and sets a public hearing date for June 16, 2026, to gather public input on the proposed assessments.

Key points
  • The resolution declares the intent to levy assessments in the Japantown Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
  • Proposed improvements include Farmer's Market, marketing, street cleaning, maintenance, tree maintenance, infrastructure repairs, and office expenses.
  • No changes are proposed to the boundaries or assessment methods from the previous fiscal year.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed assessments.
  • Written protests against the assessments can be submitted to the City Clerk before the public hearing.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the repeated mention of 'DRAFT' and instructions to contact the City Clerk for the final document.
  • The resolution number and adoption date are not filled in.
  • The specific details regarding the vote (AYES, NOES, ABSENT, DISQUALIFIED) are not provided.

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SAW:KMM:KMF 05/15/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DECLARING ITS INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 IN THE JAPANTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND SETTING THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Council of the City of San José established the Jackson-Taylor Business Improvement District (“Business Improvement District” or “BID”) pursuant to the California Parking and Business Improvement Area Law (California Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 et seq.) (“Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989”) by Ordinance No. 23453, dated May 1, 1990; and WHEREAS, in 1993, the Council approved the change of the name of the Business Improvement District to the Japantown Business Improvement District; and WHEREAS, the Council previously appointed the Japantown Business Association as the Advisory Board for the Business Improvement District, and the Advisory Board has prepared and submitted a proposed Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (“Report”) to advise the Council on the levy of assessments in the BID and the expenditure of revenues derived from the assessments for the benefit of the...