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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 2 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. C:\FILES\BIDBRDWY\improv tlis2000.bid.wpd EXHIBIT B BROADWAY AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT BASIS* BUSINESS TYPE RETAIL & RESTAURANT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL NO. OF STAFF ** ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 4+ ---------------------- $450 ----------------------------- 1 - 3 $300 3+ ---------------------- $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. C:\FB.ES\BBJBRDWl\assessbas.bid.wpd