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Matter 26-163

Establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District.

Economic Development City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 09 Feb 2026
2 Documents on file 553 KB · 2 extracted · 2 AI summaries
File
26-163
Type
Community & Economic Development
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
09 Feb 2026
Last synced
21 May 2026 · 16:24

The papers

01 198 KB

Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District (SRBID) and outlines the process for public comment and City Council action. A public meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2026, and a public hearing on April 7, 2026, where the City Council will evaluate public input before taking formal action on the proposal. The memorandum details the legal framework for Business Improvement Districts, the steps required for establishment, and the timeline for the SRBID's creation and funding.

Key points
  • The City Council will receive public comments on the SRBID on February 24, 2026.
  • Formal action on the SRBID proposal is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
  • Business Improvement Districts are formed under California law to allow businesses to fund joint efforts.
  • The Story Road Business Association has been appointed as the Advisory Board for the SRBID.
  • Notifications have been sent to businesses within the proposed assessment district.
  • If a majority protest occurs, the establishment of the SRBID will be delayed for one year.
  • The first report from the Advisory Board is expected in June 2027.
Limitations
  • The document contains placeholders for dates and other details that are not filled in.
  • The timeline and specific actions are subject to change based on public input and City Council decisions.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 2/24/26 26-163 8.2 FROM: Jen Baker DATE: February 2, 2026 Date: 2/6/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 SUBJECT: Establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District RECOMMENDATION Receive the report and accept public comment on the establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The City Council may incorporate any input from the public meeting on February 24, 2026, into its evaluation of the merits of creating the Story Road Business Improvement District (SRBID). The City Council will take formal action on the proposal to form the SRBID on April 7, 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 meeting and a public hearing, fulfilling certain noticing...
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Letter from the Public

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The San Jose Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter supporting the establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District and the Story Road Business Improvement District. The letter emphasizes the benefits of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in enhancing economic vitality, improving public spaces, and supporting local businesses. The Chamber encourages the City Council to approve these initiatives as a means to sustain vibrant commercial corridors in San Jose.

Key points
  • The letter supports the establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District and the Story Road Business Improvement District.
  • BIDs provide a framework for collective investment by property and business owners.
  • They fund enhanced services and improvements to strengthen economic vitality.
  • Successful examples of BIDs exist in Downtown, Willow Glen, and Japantown.
  • BIDs improve safety, cleanliness, and aesthetics, benefiting small businesses and their customers.
  • The Chamber encourages the City Council's approval of these initiatives.
Limitations
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  • The dates and specific details regarding assessments are not fully clear.

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$2 Outlook FW: Support for Items 8.1 and 8.2 Establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District and Story Road Business Improvement District From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Mon 2/23/2026 2:51 PM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Q 1 attachment (261 KB) BID Story Alameda support ltrs 2 23 2026.pdí; From: Lennies Gutierrez man Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 1:58 PM To: District1 <district1@sanjoseca.gov>; District2 <District2@sanjoseca.gov>; District3 <district3@sanjoseca.gov>; District4 <District4@sanjoseca.gov>; Districts @sajoseca.gov; District 6 <district6@sanjoseca.gov>; District7 <District7 @sanjoseca.gov>; District8 <district8@sanjoseca.gov>; District9 <district9@sanjoseca.gov>; District 10 <District10@sanjoseca.gov>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <mayor@sanjoseca.gov>; City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Cc: Zarate, Sarah <Sarah.Zarate@sanjoseca.gov>; Fruen, Joseph <Joseph.Fruen@sanjoseca.gov>; Yamamoto, KiyomiH <Kiyomi.Yamamoto@sanjoseca.gov>; Gvatua, Alexander <Alexander.Gvatua@sanjoseca.gov>; Nguyen, Lam <Lam.Nguyen@sanjoseca.gov>; Moreno, Brisa <Brisa.Moreno@sanjoseca.gov>; lynn.lee@sanjoseca.gov; Fleming, Jonathan...