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City Clerk Jorgenson reported that the following persons submitted written protests: John Shilson, Operations Manager, RagTime, 702 Marshall Street, Suite 322, Redwood City C. David Lobree, C. David Lobree & Assoc., 2395 Broadway, Redwood City Community Development Director Pawloski advised that 318 businesses in the proposed district were sent notices of this public hearing by registered letter. Based on survey data as of February 25, 1991 the proposed assessments amounted to $51,384 with the highest assessment $180 and the lowest $123 (excluding assessment for number of employees). Joan Jordan, 831 Jefferson Avenue, representing the Downtown Merchants Association, member of the Formation Committee, described the boundaries of the proposed district. Dan Webb, Bay Area Bank, 900 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City, member of the Formation Committee, described the earlier City Center Action Committee which recommended increasing funding for downtown promotional activities and beginning at $75,000. Council has appropriated $30,000 and the Formation Committee was charged with raising the balance of $45,000 in a fair and equitable way. The following formula has been recommended: Assessments will be derived from the base fee of $60, plus percentages based on closeness to core, benefit index and number of employees in the Sequoia, Historic and Broadway Districts. Mr. Webb explained these assessments were not tied to business licenses anymore, and described new State law which demands assessments benefit members of District. Mike Church, Housing and Redevelopment Agency Director, described the benefits to be derived from the proposed Business Improvement District including commercial stimulation; image building campaigns; civic beautification programs; improvement of District Business Mix; decoration of District; and, administration of the District with the hiring of a full time staff person. Community Development Director Pawloski advised that there is an appeals process that allows a business owner to appeal an assessment to the City Council, and that the findings of the City Council shall be final and conclusive. Mayor La Berge advised tonight's action would include authorizing Mayor to appoint members to an Advisory Committee during the transition, to recommend bylaws, budget and administration. State law mandates Council to appoint a nine member Advisory Board by July 1, 1991. Mayor La Berge suggested two Council Members, five members from the Broadway District, and one member each from the Historic and Sequoia Districts be appointed to the interim committee. Reg. Meeting Minutes March 11, 1991 Page 5 Minute Book No. 50 Page No. 196 i -------,-----"'r--'------ -~--