The Alameda
Community Business Improvement
District
Item 8.1
April 29, 2025
Blage Zelalich Deputy Director, Office of Economic Development + Cultural Affairs Victor Farlie Assistant to the City Manager, Office of Economic Development + Cultural Affairs Sal Alvarez Executive Analyst, Office of Economic Development + Cultural Affairs J. Guevara Deputy Director, Public Works
COMMUNITY BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CBID)
CBIDs are formed pursuant to the Chapter 14.31 of the San Jose Municipal Code.
CBID law allows for the creation of special benefit assessment districts to raise funds within a specific geographic area.
Property owners within the district boundaries fund the district, and funds are used to provide services within the district.
Property owners representing30% or more of the total assessment must support a petition triggering a ballot vote in which more than 50% of the ballots received, weighted by assessment, must be in support of the District.
City Council reviews the CBID annually.
01 Early 2023: Request for proposals and contract with Ani & Cat LLC to assist with revitalizing The Alameda Business Association (ABA).
Summer 2023: Informal meetings with businesses, outreach program and events.
Summer 2024: Revitalized board, regular meetings and engagement with property owners January 2025: The ABA Board approved a District Management Plan.
April 2025: Petition threshold of 30% achieved, Resolution of Intention by City Council 02 TIMELINE
ABOUT THE CORRIDOR
The Alameda Improvement District boundary is the
junction with Schiele Avenue in the West to Stockon
Street in the East.
~ 420 Businesses
Primarily retail, fitness, restuarants and offices
with a cluster of attorneys and professional
services
Over 500 Jobs
Anchors are Whole Foods on the east end and
Habbas Law on the west end with notable
businesses along The Alameda including the
Luna Mexican Kitchen J Lohr Winery and Crema
Coffee.
03 ASSESSMENT04
Zone/Parcel Type
Initial Parcel
Assessment Rate
($/lot sq. ft.)
Initial Building
Assessment Rate
($/building sq. ft.)
Initial Frontage
Assessment Rate
($/parcel linear ft.)
Assessment
Rate by %
Zone 1 Commercial $0.050 $0.050 $11.000 100%
Zone 1 Residential,
Nonprofit, Government
(Non-Enterprise)
$0.038 $0.038 $8.250 75%
Zone 2* $0.025 $0.025 $5.500 50%
BUDGET AND SERVICE PLAN05
Service Budget
Clean & Safe
• Pressure washing sidewalks
• Security & Security Cameras
• Landscape improvements and maintenance
$255,822
Beautification & Image Enhancement
• Wayfinding and Gateway Signage
• Banners, decorative lighting, holiday décor, art installation $29,518
Administration & Advocacy $32,798
Contingency/Reserve $ 9,839
Total Expenses $327,977
THE ALAMEDA CBID FORMATION TIMELINE06
Action Date
Petition Drive – Achieve 30%+ Support From Property Owners April 2025 First Council Meeting
• Resolution of Intention to Establish a BID
• Authorize City to sign Ballot for City Owned Properties • Public Hearing date established
April 29, 2025
Mail Ballots & Notice of Public Hearing May 1, 2025
Ballot Drive Thru June 16, 2025
City Council - Public Hearing & Resolution of Formation June 17, 2025 Ordinance takes effect (30 days after adoption) July 16, 2025 District assessment roll provided to Santa Clara County July 31, 2025 Q & A