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Matter 26-281

Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of the East Village Business Improvement District and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Economic Development City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 10 Mar 2026
5 Documents on file 3.43 MB · 5 extracted · 5 AI summaries
File
26-281
Type
Community & Economic Development
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
10 Mar 2026
Last synced
13 Jun 2026 · 00:19

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Memorandum

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This memorandum outlines preliminary actions required for the creation of the East Village Business Improvement District (EVBID) and the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. It includes recommendations for adopting a resolution to establish the EVBID, setting public meeting and hearing dates, and appointing the East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. as the Advisory Board. The memorandum details the background of the East Village area, the process for establishing a BID, and the proposed budget and assessment structure for local businesses.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council and is dated March 2, 2026.
  • It recommends adopting a resolution to establish the East Village Business Improvement District (EVBID).
  • Public meetings are scheduled for April 21, 2026, and a public hearing for May 12, 2026.
  • The East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. will serve as the Advisory Board.
  • The EVBID will include businesses along East Santa Clara Street and aims to enhance cleanliness, safety, and marketing.
  • Assessment fees will vary by zone: $250 for Zone 1 and $125 for Zone 2.
  • The estimated assessment revenue for the EVBID is projected to be $51,013 for the fiscal year.
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  • The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the presence of placeholders and incomplete sections.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: CITYOF 3/24/26 26-281 8.1 ~ SANP~ _ _ _ _ _ M_e_m_o_m_n_d_um _ CAPJTAL OF S!LJCON VALLEY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved: ~-~ FROM: Jen Baker DATE: March 2, 2026 Date: 3/10/2026 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 SUBJECT: Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of the East Village Business Improvement District and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 RECOMMENDATION (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) (2) (3) (4) (b) Declaring the City Council’s intention to establish the East Village Business Improvement District; Setting a public meeting for April 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. and a public hearing for May 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the formation of the East Village Business Improvement District; Directing the City Clerk to publish the required notice of the public meeting and public hearing; and Appointing East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. (DBA East Village Business Association) as the Advisory Board to advise the City Council on all issues related to the East Village Business Improvement District. Subject to the establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District: (1) (2) Preliminarily approve the...
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(a) Resolution

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This resolution declares the intention of the City Council of San José to establish the East Village Business Improvement District (EVBID) under the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989. It appoints the governing board of the East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. as the advisory board for the EVBID and outlines the boundaries, assessment fees, and proposed improvements and activities to be funded by the district. Public meetings and hearings are scheduled for April 21, 2026, and May 12, 2026, to gather input from the community.

Key points
  • The resolution establishes the East Village Business Improvement District (EVBID).
  • The governing board of the East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. is appointed as the advisory board.
  • Assessment fees are set at $250 for Zone 1 and $125 for Zone 2.
  • Proposed improvements include cleanliness, safety initiatives, marketing, and beautification efforts.
  • Public meetings are scheduled for April 21, 2026, and May 12, 2026.
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  • The document contains unresolved placeholders for the resolution number and adoption date.
  • Specific details regarding the boundaries of the EVBID are not fully provided in the text.

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SAW:KMM:KMF 02/26/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE EAST VILLAGE 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 EAST VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, Streets and Highways Code §36500 et seq. (“89 Law”), authorizes the City of San José (“City”) to establish business improvement areas allowing businesses to raise funds to support joint efforts within a specific geographic area; and WHEREAS, in 2024, the East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. doing business as East Village Business Association (“EVBA”) was established as a non-profit corporation, and in April 2025 the EVBA governing board voted in favor of establishing a business improvement district in the East Village commercial corridor along East Santa Clara Street from 6th Street to 22nd Street; and WHEREAS, the EVBA,...
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(b) Resolution

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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San José declaring its intent to levy assessments for the East Village Business Improvement District (EVBID) for fiscal year 2026-2027. It sets a public hearing for May 12, 2026, to discuss the proposed assessments and related activities. The resolution outlines the process for public input and protests regarding the assessments.

Key points
  • The resolution declares the intent to levy assessments for the EVBID for fiscal year 2026-2027.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
  • The assessments will fund programs for cleanliness, safety, beautification, marketing, and activation.
  • Written protests against the assessments can be submitted to the City Clerk before the public hearing.
  • If a majority protest occurs, the City Council cannot proceed with the assessments for one year.
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SAW:KMM:KMF 02/26/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DECLARING ITS INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS, SUBJECT TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EAST VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 12, 2026 PURSUANT TO THE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA LAW OF 1989 WHEREAS, on this same date, the Council of the City of San José declared its intent to establish the East Village Business Improvement District ("EVBID") pursuant to the California Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 et seq. (“89 Law”) and set a public hearing on May 12, 2026 for the establishment of the EVBID; and WHEREAS, the Council appointed East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc., doing business as East Village Business Association, as the Advisory Board for the EVBID, and the Advisory Board has prepared and submitted a proposed Budget Report for fiscal year 2026-2027 ("Report"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the 89 Law, a public hearing must be held on the proposed levy of assessments for each fiscal year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE...
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Presentation - est. 5 minutes

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The document outlines the East Village Business Improvement District (BID), detailing its formation under California law, the geographic area it covers, assessment rates, revenue projections, and a service plan and budget. The BID is designed to raise funds for services benefiting local businesses, with a total projected revenue of $51,012 in its first year. The document also includes a timeline for the district's formation and key actions leading up to the establishment of the BID.

Key points
  • BIDs are formed under the California Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989.
  • The East Village BID covers East Santa Clara St from 6th Street to 22nd Street.
  • There are 356 businesses in the district, sustaining approximately 1,100 jobs.
  • Assessment rates are $250/year for Zone 1 and $125/year for Zone 2.
  • Projected revenue for the first year is $51,012, assuming 70% of assessments are collected.
  • The service plan allocates 72% of the budget to cleanliness and safety, 18% to marketing and beautification, and 10% to administration and contingency.
  • Key dates include the first council meeting on March 24, 2026, and the assessment beginning on July 1, 2026.
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East Village Business Improvement District Item 8.1 March 24, 2026 Jen Baker Blage Zelalich Victor Farlie Jessica Muñoz Director, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Deputy Director, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Senior Executive Analyst, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs 01 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) BIDs are formed pursuant to the California Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989. BID law allows for the creation of special benefit assessment districts to raise funds within a specific geographic area. BIDs allows business owners to organize their efforts and raise funds exclusively for the benefit of the district. Business owners within the assessment district boundaries fund the district, and 99% of funds are used to provide services desired by and benefitting businesses within the district. City Council renews the BID annually. 02 ABOUT THE DISTRICT The East Village Business Improvement District stretches along East Santa Clara St from 6th Street to 22nd...
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Letter from the Public

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The San Jose Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter in support of the creation of the East Village Business Improvement District and the levy of assessments for fiscal year 2026-2027. The letter emphasizes the benefits of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in enhancing economic vitality and maintaining attractive environments for local businesses. The East Village BID will include 356 businesses along East Santa Clara Street. The Chamber encourages the City Council to approve this initiative.

Key points
  • The letter is from the San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
  • It supports the creation of the East Village Business Improvement District.
  • The BID will cover 356 local businesses along East Santa Clara Street.
  • BIDs are presented as a way to enhance economic vitality and maintain commercial corridors.
  • The Chamber encourages the City Council's approval of this initiative.
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3/23/26, 4:55 PM Inbox - Agendadesk - Outlook Outlook Fw: Support for Item 8.1 Creation of the East Village Business Improvement District From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Mon 3/23/2026 3:45 PM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> 1 attachment (261 KB) BID East Village Support ltr 3.23.2026.pdf; Office of the City Clerk | City of San José 200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14th Floor San Jose, CA 95113 Main: 408-535-1260 Fax: 408-292-6207 How is our service? Your feedback is appreciated! From: Lennies Gutierrez < > Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 3:38 PM To: District1 <district1@sanjoseca.gov>; District2 <District2@sanjoseca.gov>; District3 <district3@sanjoseca.gov>; District4 <District4@sanjoseca.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>; District5 <District5@sanjoseca.gov> Cc: Zarate, Sarah <Sarah.Zarate@sanjoseca.gov>; Fruen, Joseph <Joseph.Fruen@sanjoseca.gov>; Yamamoto, KiyomiH <Kiyomi.Yamamoto@sanjoseca.gov>; Gvatua,...