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Matter 26-087

Establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in The Alameda Business Improvement District for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Economic Development City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 20 Jan 2026
4 Documents on file 2.52 MB · 4 extracted · 4 AI summaries
File
26-087
Type
Community & Economic Development
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
20 Jan 2026
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:04

The papers

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District (TABID) and the approval to levy assessments for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. It outlines recommendations for conducting public hearings, adopting resolutions, and negotiating agreements related to TABID. The document details the benefits of forming a BID, the assessment method, and the planned activities to enhance the district's reputation and support local businesses. It also includes a timeline for the creation of TABID and the collection of assessments.

Key points
  • Establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District (TABID).
  • Approval to levy assessments for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
  • Public hearings scheduled for January 13, 2026, and February 3, 2026.
  • Recommendations include conducting public hearings and adopting resolutions.
  • TABID aims to promote the district, organize events, and provide beautification and business support.
  • Assessment fee proposed at $350 per business, with a reduced rate of $100 for qualifying entities.
  • The City will collect assessment fees and remit them to The Alameda Business Association for district services.
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  • The text includes placeholders and unresolved sections, such as specific dates and details regarding the assessment collection process.
  • The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the presence of placeholders and the lack of finalized information.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 2/3/26 26-087 8.3 FROM: Jen Baker DATE: January 12, 2026 Date: 1/22/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 SUBJECT: Establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in The Alameda Business Improvement District for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 RECOMMENDATION (a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish The Alameda Business Improvement District. (b) Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Service Plan and the levy of assessments for The Alameda Business Improvement District for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with The Alameda Business Association, Inc. for the administration of The Alameda Business Improvement District. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of this action will result in the formation of The Alameda Business Improvement District (TABID) and the levy of assessments on assessed businesses for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The City Council may incorporate any input from the public...
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(a) Ordinance

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This document is a draft ordinance for the establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District (TABID) in San José, California, pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989. It outlines the boundaries of TABID, the purpose of forming the district, the assessment rates for businesses, and the penalties for non-payment of assessments. The ordinance also specifies the administrative fees and the fiscal year for TABID.

Key points
  • Establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District (TABID).
  • Boundaries of TABID include various streets and areas within The Alameda District.
  • Purpose is to provide revenues for physical maintenance, marketing, and promotion to increase commercial activity.
  • Assessment rate is $350 annually, with a reduced rate of $100 for small businesses and non-profits.
  • Penalties for late payment include a 10% penalty for first and second late payments, and potential additional penalties for fraud.
  • The City will collect assessments and disburse them to The Alameda Business Association (ABA).
  • The fiscal year for TABID is from July 1 to June 30.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders for written protest counts and the date for publication.
  • The ordinance is labeled as a draft, indicating it may not be finalized.

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SAW:KMM:KMF 01/14/2026 ORDINANCE NO. _____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE ESTABLISHING THE ALAMEDA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA LAW OF 1989 WHEREAS, under and pursuant to the provisions of the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code (“’89 Law”), the City Council of the City of San José (“City”) on December 16, 2025 adopted Resolution No. RES2025-438, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE ALAMEDA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA LAW OF 1989; FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF; AND APPOINTING AN ADVISORY BOARD TO ADVISE THE CITY COUNCIL ON ALL ISSUES RELATED TO THE ALAMEDA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT”; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. RES2025-438 was duly published, and copies of Resolution No. RES2025-438 were mailed to the affected businesses, as required by the ‘89 Law; and WHEREAS, as specified in Resolution No. RES2025-438, a public meeting concerning the formation of The...
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(b) Resolution

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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San José, approving the service plan for the Alameda Business Improvement District (TABID) and levying assessments for the remainder of fiscal year 2025-2026. It outlines the assessment rates for businesses within TABID and mentions a public hearing held on February 3, 2026, to consider protests against the assessments. The resolution includes provisions for the approval of the TABID Service Plan and the authorization of the levying of assessments.

Key points
  • The resolution is related to the Alameda Business Improvement District (TABID).
  • It approves the service plan for TABID and levies assessments for fiscal year 2025-2026.
  • Businesses will be charged an annual assessment of $350, with a reduced rate of $100 for small businesses and non-profits.
  • The total budgeted revenue for fiscal year 2025-2026 is approximately $43,154.
  • A public hearing was held on February 3, 2026, regarding the assessments.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders for written and oral protests.
  • The document is labeled as a draft and is not finalized.

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SAW:KMM:KMF 01/14/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING THE SERVICE PLAN OF THE ALAMEDA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WHEREAS, on February 3, 2026, the City Council of the City of San José (“City”) approved Ordinance No. _____ to establish The Alameda Business Improvement District ("TABID") pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 et seq, commonly referred to as the Property and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (“’89 Law”); and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. RES2025-439 declaring its intention to levy assessments, subject to the establishment of the TABID, for the remainder of fiscal year 2025-2026 and set February 3, 2026 as the date of the public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessments; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was duly published as provided in Section 36534 of the ‘89 Law; and WHEREAS, businesses operating within TABID will be charged an assessment rate of $350.00 annually, except that TABID will offer a reduced annual assessment of $100.00 for businesses with less than two (2)...
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Letters from the Public

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The document contains letters of protest regarding the proposed Alameda Business Improvement District (TABID) submitted by various businesses. The protests express concerns that the district will not benefit their operations and highlight rising costs associated with the proposed assessments. The letters were sent to the City Manager's Office and include specific objections to the district's boundaries and the lack of benefits for home-based businesses.

Key points
  • Four letters of protest were received by the City postmarked January 17, 2026.
  • Businesses protesting include Columbia Roeder Properties LLC, Higdon Union Properties LLC, Professional Maintenance Company Inc, and 1878 Park Avenue LLC.
  • Protests state that the TABID will not positively affect their businesses and express a clear 'NO VOTE'.
  • Greg Ripa, a business owner, submitted a public comment opposing the formation of the district, citing lack of benefit for home-based businesses.
  • Concerns were raised about the district boundaries and the assessment's impact on businesses not located directly on The Alameda.
Limitations
  • The text includes unresolved placeholders such as 'TABID Service Plan' and lacks specific details about the businesses' addresses.
  • The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the formatting and incomplete sections.

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& Outlook FW: February 3 Council Meeting Item 8.3 The Alameda Business Improvement District Protest Letters From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Tue 1/27/2026 1:45 PM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> | 1 attachment (963 KB) 899 Park Ave Protest TABID.pdf; From: Alvarez, Salvador <Salvador.Alvarez@sanjoseca.gov> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 1:27 PM To: City Clerk <city.cl i Cc: Information ABA Taber, Toni <toni.taber@sanjoseca.gov>; Roche, Megan <megan.roche@sanjoseca.gov>; Rodriguez, Joy <Joy.Rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: February 3 Council Meeting Item 8.3 The Alameda Business Improvement District Protest Letters Hi, Four letters of protest were received by the City postmarked January 17, 2026 by four businesses LLC, Professional Maintenance Company Inc, Higdon Union Properties LLC, see attached. Thank you. Sal. Salvador C. Alvarez Business Development Officer | City Manager's Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs City of San José 200 East Santa Clara Street, 17th floor San José, CA 95113 Office: 408-793-6943 www.sjeconomy.com | Instagram | Facebook a SAN JOSE CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: This communication is intended...