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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the East Anaheim Street Parking and Business Improvement Area program and assessment for the period of October 1, 2013 through
September 30, 2014; and authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the East Anaheim Street Business Association for a one-year term. (Districts 3,4)
DISCUSSION
The East Anaheim Street Business Association (EASBA) uses business license assessment funds to promote and market the commercial area along East Anaheim Street on behalf of businesses located in the East Anaheim Street Parking and Business Improvement Area (EASPBIA). The EASBA governs the assessment to be collected. To continue the assessment levy, State law requires that a public hearing be held on the proposed program and assessment.
The Assessment Report (attached to the Resolution as Exhibit A) describes boundaries, proposed activities and budgetary information, as well as the method and basis for continuation of the assessment. The Assessment Report proposes no change in the boundaries, basis and method of levying the assessment, and no significant change in proposed activities.
At its September 10, 2013 meeting, City Council approved Resolution No. RES-13-0080 granting approval of the Assessment Report, declaring the intention of the City Council to levy the assessment, and set October 15, 2013 as the date of the public hearing. A hearing notice, including a copy of the Resolution, was published in local media within seven days of the hearing date, as required.
State law provides that the City Council shall hear and consider all protests against the assessment, program activities, boundaries of the area, and/or any benefit zone, as proposed in the Assessment Report. The Fiscal Year 2014 (FY 14) Assessment Report, transmitting the recommendations of the EASPBIA Advisory Commission, proposes the following assessment rates:
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