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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Dec. 18,2023
Economic Development Subcommittee
David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer
David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer
[email protected], 442-339-5992
Subject: Update on Village Area Property and Business Improvement District Effort Recommended Action
Receive an informational report from Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) on the feasibility of a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) in the Village Area, discuss and provide recommendations.
Discussion
During the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget discussions, CVA requested support from the City Council to fund a PBID feasibility study in the Village Area. The request originated from comments the organization had received from several business and property owners expressing interest in services above and beyond the core services provided by the city. In response, the City Council approved $20,000 to be used for the development of a feasibility study in the FY 2023-24 budget.
Beginning in the late summer, CVA began work to define a proposed boundary for a distrkt, develop a survey of property owners, and engage with property and business owners to determine interest in a PBID and if so, what services were most desired that would improve the Village Area.
This item provides an opportunity for the CVA to update the subcommittee on progress made to date, feedback from property and business owners engaged, perceived challenges faced by village properties and businesses, and next steps.
Next Steps
Staff will continue to work with CVA and with village businesses through the culmination of the feasibility study and will return to the Economic Development Subcommittee with the study results.
Public Notification
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
None.
Dec. 18,2023 Item #2 Page 1 of 1
UPDATE ON VILLAGE AREA PROPERTY AND
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT EFFORT
Recommendation: Receive an informational report from Carlsbad Village Association on the feasibility of a Property and Business Improvement District in the Village Area, discuss and provide recommendations.It
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Take 5 minutes to help improve business in Carlsbad Village! Your input is vital! We're studying the feasibility of improvements in Carlsbad Village, and your property is within the focus area.
Scan the QR code below with your phone's camera, or access the survey at www.carlsbad-village.com1PB1Dsurvey . It takes just 5 minutes. Help shape the future of your Downtown Community! Turn this card over for more information.
WHAT ISTHISABOUT? For the past decade, the Carlsbad VIiiage Association (CVA) has helped make significant improvements in downtown Carlsbad, working toward continual improvement in everything it does. For the past three years, it has worked closer than ever before with the City of Carlsbad to move the needle on quality-of-life issues downtown, including homelessness, cleanliness, and infrastructure improvements. To make Carlsbad Village truly a premier destination where people want to live. work, invest visit and play, we need to do more. But we need your help! WH Y? CVA has heard from business and property owners throughout the Village that additional services are needed. These requests include increased maintenance. enhanced safety, and beautification services.
The most effective way to havE! these services in downtown Carlsbad is through a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID). PBIDs are a stable funding source for property owners working together to improve their district.
PBIDs up and down the coast and across the nation, are contributing to their business communities in very specific, targeted ways with measurable outcomes. A PBID would be committed to consrstent improvement above and beyond what the City can provide, and delivering value and impact to property owners and everyone who enjoys Carlsbad Village.
For information on how a P81D could benefit Carlsbad Village, visit www.carlsbad-village.com/P8ID or email chri [email protected].
Jenn Rawlings
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Murrieta, CA 92563
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Timeline
Action Date
Phase 1 - Feasibility
Initiate project Month 1
Compile District data: Mapping, Study Area Research, Ownership Landscape Analysis, Data Acquisition Month 1 Develop Steering Committee Month 1
Ongoing Outreach and Consensus Meetings Month 2-3
Conduct Property Owner Survey, if desired; Analyze results Month 2 Develop initial draft Service Plan, Budget, and Assessment Methodology Month 3 Steering Committee review of Service Plan, Budget, and Assessment Methodology Month 3 Recommendations and Determination Month 3
Phase 2 - Formation
Outreach by Carlsbad Village Association January – May 2024 Initiate Formation Phase with Civitas June 1, 2024
Continue outreach and consensus building; Hold Steering Committee and Property Owner Meetings June – Dec 2024 Finalize District Parameters August 2024
Draft Management District Plan (MDP)September 2024
MDP Review & Finalize: steering committee & City staff October 2024 Draft Engineer’s Report: Review & Finalize: City staff November 2024 Petition drive; Submit Petitions totaling over 50% of assessment to City Nov - Dec 2024 City Council – Initial HearingResolution of Intention; can be on consent calendar January 2025 MailBallot / Notice of Public Hearing - typically mailed 1 day (next day) after ROI is adopted January 2025 City Council – Public Hearing & Resolution of Formation Must be held at least 45 days after Notice/Ballot are mailed March 2025 Deadline to complete District formation August 10, 2025 District begins Operation January 1, 2026