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Matter 26-031

Establishment of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District.

Economic Development City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 15 Dec 2025
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File
26-031
Type
Community & Economic Development
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
15 Dec 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:03

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the establishment of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District (ARSCSBID). It outlines the process for public comment and City Council evaluation, with a public meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026, and a public hearing on February 3, 2026. The City Council will take formal action on the proposal on February 3, 2026. The memorandum details the requirements for forming a Business Improvement District (BID) under California law, including public notifications and the role of an Advisory Board. It also describes the timeline for the establishment and initial funding of the ARSCSBID, as well as public outreach efforts conducted by the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Association Board and City staff.

Key points
  • The City Council may incorporate public input from a meeting on January 13, 2026, into its evaluation of the ARSCSBID.
  • Formal action on the ARSCSBID proposal will occur on February 3, 2026.
  • Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are formed under California law to support joint efforts by businesses.
  • Notifications have been sent to businesses within the proposed assessment district regarding the establishment of the ARSCSBID.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026, to gather testimony on the ARSCSBID.
  • The memorandum includes a proposed timeline for the creation of the ARSCSBID and initial funding activities.
Limitations
  • The text contains unresolved placeholders such as specific dollar amounts and detailed outcomes of the public meetings.
  • The document does not provide specific information about the majority protest process or the exact nature of the assessments.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 1/13/26 26-031 8.2 FROM: Jen Baker DATE: December 17, 2025 Date: 12/17/25 COUNCIL DISTRICTS: 3, 5 SUBJECT: Establishment of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District RECOMMENDATION Accept the report and receive public comment on the establishment of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The City Council may incorporate any input from the public meeting on January 13, 2026, into its evaluation of the merits of creating the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District (ARSCSBID). The City Council will take formal action on the proposal to form the ARSCBID on February 3, 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 or 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...