HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 072-2002RESOLUTION NO. 72-2002
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURLINGAME ESTABLISHING 2002-2003 ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE BROADWAY AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 et sea., the
Broadway Area Business Improvement District has been established for the purpose of promoting
economic revitalization and physical maintenance of said business districts; and
WHEREAS, the Broadway Area Business Improvement District Advisory Board has
requested the Burlingame City Council to establish 2002-2003 assessments for the improvement
district; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2002, the City Council received and approved the annual report of
the Broadway Area Business Improvement District Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed assessments was duly noticed for June 17,
2002, at 7:00 p.m. before the City Council of the City of Burlingame, at the Council Chambers at
501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, as required by State law after it was found that previous notice
given of the May hearing was not sufficient; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing held at that place and time, the City Council received and
considered all oral and written testimony from all interested persons; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the current assessments should continue so that improvements
and programs may continue in the District, and the activities and improvements are without
substantial change from those previously established for the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Burlingame does hereby resolve, determine, and find as
follows:
Written protests to assessments, improvements or activities were not received at those
public hearings that constituted a majority as defined in Government Code sections 36500 and
following..
2. The City Council does hereby levy an assessment for the 2002-2003 fiscal year on
businesses in the District as described in City of Burlingame Ordinance No. 1461, to pay for
improvements and activities of the District.
The types of improvements and activities to be funded by the levy of assessments on
businesses in the District are set forth in Exhibit "A", incorporated herein by reference.
4. The method and basis for levying the assessments on all businesses within the District
are set forth in Exhibit 'B", incorporated herein by reference.
New businesses shall not be exempt from assessment.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 17th day of
June, 2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BAYLOCK, COFFEY, GALLIGAN, JANNEY, O'MAHONY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
TYPES OF IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES PROPOSED TO BE FUNDED
BY THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
1) Streetscape Beautification, Seasonal Decorations, and Public Arts Programs
a. Seasonal street plantings of flowers.
b. Seasonal flags and banners.
f. Sidewalk enhancement and maintenance.
2) Business Recruitment and Retention
a. Matching funds for storefront improvement incentive
b. Develop strategy to fill commercial vacancies.
C. Small business assistance workshops.
3) Commercial Marketing, Public Relations, and Advertising
a. Organize special events throughout the year.
4) Shuttle
Establish a people mover system between the area and the hotel district, to be funded on a
cooperative cost sharing basis.
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EXHIBIT B
BROADWAY AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT BASIS*
BUSINESS TYPE
RETAIL &
RESTAURANT
SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL
FINANCIAL
NO. OF STAFF ** ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
4+
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$450
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1 - 3
$300
3+
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$250
1-2
$150
3+
$200
1 - 2
$150
NA
$500
* ----- Amount shown is annual total
** --- Staff means any persons working (full time or full time
equivalency) including owners, partners, managers,
employees, family members, etc.
Business Definitions (Burlingame Municipal Code § 6.52.010):
Retail ❑ Businesses that buy and resell goods. Examples are clothing stores, shoe
stores, office supplies, etc.
Restaurant ❑ Selling prepared food and drink.
Service ❑ Businesses that sell services. Examples are beauty and barber shops,
repair shops that do not sell goods, contractors, auto shops, etc.
Professional ❑ Includes engineering firms, architects, attorneys, dentists, optometrists,
physicians, realtors, insurance offices, etc.
Financial ❑ Banks, savings and loans, household finance companies, etc.
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