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HomeMy WebLinkAbout32 - Balboa Village Business Improvement DistrictCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 32 June 27, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Community & Economic Development, Planning Department Daniel Trimble, Program Manager 949.644.3230, dtrimble @city.newport - beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Balboa Village Business Improvement District Renewal: Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution of Confirmation for Renewal of the Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2006 -2007. ISSUE: Annual renewal of the Balboa Village Business Improvement District. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Hold public hearing regarding the renewal of the Balboa Village Business Improvement District; and 2.a. If protests represent less than 50 percent of the total assessment amount adopt Resolution No. 2006 -_ confirming the levy of the BID assessment for the 2007 fiscal year. OR b. If protests represent 50 percent or more of the total assessment, abandon the proceedings to renew the District. DISCUSSION: Background: On June 13, 2006 the City Council held a public meeting, approved the Balboa Village Business Improvement District FY2006 Annual Report, and adopted a Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments for the District for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. Details regarding the proposed renewal of the District and annual report are provided in the attached June 13, 2006 staff report. Balboa Village BID Renewal Hearing June 27, 2006 Page 2 A protest hearing must be held each year prior to renewal of a Business Improvement District. If protests are received from business owners representing 50 percent or more of the total assessment amount, the proceedings to renew the District must be discontinued for at least one year. If protests represent less than 50 percent of the total assessment, the City Council may renew the District. At the time this report was prepared, no letters of opposition to the District had been received. Staff will provide an oral update on any subsequent correspondence and a tabulation of protests at the City Council meeting. Public notice of the protest hearing and the Resolution of Intention to modify the basis to levy and collect assessments for the renewal of the Balboa Village Business Improvement District has been published in the Daily Pilot in compliance with state law. Submitted by: SHARON Z. WOO Assistant City Ma a r Prepared by: DANIEL TRIMBLE, C & ED Program Manager With Assistance from: CLINTON SCOTT PALMER Cathimarie's Inc., BID Administration Attachments: Exhibit A — June 13, 2006 Staff Report Exhibit B — Resolution of Confirmation 2006- RESOLUTION NO. 2006- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CONFIRMING THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF JULY 1, 2006 TO JUNE 30, 2007 FOR THE BALBOA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. WHEREAS, on June 13, 2006 the BALBOA VILLAGE Business Improvement District annual report was filed and approved by the City Council; and WHEREAS, on June 13, 2006 the City Council adopted and published a Resolution of Intention declaring the intention to levy assessments for the BALBOA VILLAGE Business Improvement District for a fiscal year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007; and WHEREAS, a public hearing regarding the renewal of the BALBOA VILLAGE Business Improvement District was held on June 27, 2006 without a protest of majority. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach hereby confirms the levy of assessments as described in the Resolution of Intention dated June 13, 2006 for the BALBOA VILLAGE Business Improvement District for the fiscal year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. This resolution shall take effect Immediately upon adoption. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting held on the day of June 2006. K *'7 ATTEST: CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL AGENDA CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 8 June 13, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Community & Economic Development, Planning Department Daniel Trimble, Program Manager 949.644.3230. dtrimble @city.newport- beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Balboa Village Business Improvement District Renewal: Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2006 and Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Levy for Fiscal Year 2007. ISSUE: Annual renewal of the Balboa Village Business Improvement District. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve Balboa Village Business Improvement District FY 2006 Annual Report; and 2. Adopt the Resolution of Intention and set the public hearing for June 27, 2006. DISCUSSION: Background: The Balboa Village BID was established April 1, 1996. The District includes the area between A Street and Coronado Street of the Balboa Peninsula as set forth with greater specificity in the map attached as Exhibit 1. California law requires that an Annual Report, summarizing the District's prior year accomplishments, be prepared and that a public hearing be held each year prior to renewal of the District. The BID's Board of Directors, which serves as the District Advisory Board, requests City Council approval of the Annual Report and scheduling of the public hearing for June 27, 2006. The Balboa Village Business Improvement District (BID) is nearing the end of its fiscal year 2006 of operation and requests renewal of the BID for the fiscal year July 1, 2006 to { June 30, 2007. A summary of accomplishments during fiscal year 2006 as well as the proposed activities and budget for the new fiscal period are provided below. Balboa Village BID Renewal Hearing June 13, 2006 Page 2 FY 2006 District Accomplishments: The Balboa Village Business Improvement District has sponsored the following promotions and activities during the past twelve months: • Advertised in the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the Newport Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau and the Anaheim Visitor's and Convention Bureau's annual Visitor's Guides • Created a Village wide video promotion to be displayed in local hotel cable broadcasts and on the Catalina Flyer • Contracted with Certified Folder Brochure Distribution to distribute Village brochures throughout Orange County Hotels • Instituted a holiday decorations program that encouraged participation form local merchants and received compliments from local residents • Prepared for a series of conceits in the park on Thursday Nights, bringing in local residents and tourists for promotional and cultural enrichment • Provided clean up bags for residents walking their dogs • Maintained membership with the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the Newport Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau and the Anaheim Visitor's and Convention Bureau • Maintained the www.balboane'Nportbeach.com website, providing seasonal information and announcements as well as an electronic merchant directory • Paid for insurance coverage for the association Fiscal Year BID Revenues: During the fiscal year the BID received approximately $17,600 in member assessments, $9,000 in City matching funds, and had a prior period holdover of $8,900. The BID spent approximately $19,500 for approved activities and anticipates spending another $6,500 before renewal. It is anticipated that a remaining balance of approximately $9,500 will be carried over into the new 2007 fiscal year budget. Proposed Activities and Budget: The activities proposed for the new fiscal year include marketing, advertising, public relations, and public area maintenance to benefit Balboa Village businesses. The estimated budget for these activities is approximately $32,000 for the fiscal year. The Balboa Village BID appreciates the City Council's continued support. Balboa Village BID Renewal Hearing June 13, 2006 Page 3 Environmental Review: Not subject to CEQA, as the activity is not a project, as defined in Section 15378(b)(4). Public Notice: None Required Funding Availability: Business Improvement District matching funds are included in City Budget Account No. 2720 -8250. Submitted by: - • •`i Ur �.. Prepared by: DANIEL R. TRIMBLE C & ED Program Manager With Assistance from: CLINTON SCOTT PALMER BID Systems Inc., BID Administration Attachments: A — FY 2006 Annual Report B — Resolution of Intention to Levy 2006 -_ Exhibit 1 — BID Boundary Map Attachment A BALBOA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2006 ANNUAL REPORT Overview This is the annual report for the tenth year of the Balboa Village Business Improvement District (BID), as required by Section 36533 of the California Streets and Highways Code. This report covers the District accomplishments for the fiscal year (July 1st, 2005 to June 30, 2006) and the proposed activities and budget for the 2007 fiscal year. Prior Year Accomplishments Among the District accomplishments during fiscal year 2006 are the following: • Advertised in the Newport Hsxbor Chamber of Commerce and the Newport Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau and the Anaheim Visitor's and Convention Bureau's annual Visitor's Guides • Created a Village wide video promotion to be displayed in local hotel cable broadcasts and on the Catalina Flyer • Contracted with Certified Folder Brochure Distribution to distribute Village brochures throughout Orange County Hotels • Instituted a holiday decorations program that encouraged participation form local merchants and received compliments from local residents • Prepared for a series of concerts in the park on Thursday Nights, bringing in local residents and tourists for promotional and cultural enrichment • Provided clean up bags for residents walking their dogs • Maintained membership with the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the Newport Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau and the Anaheim Visitor's and Convention Bureau • Maintained the www.balboanewportbeach.com website, providing seasonal information and announcements as well as an electronic merchant directory • Paid for insurance coverage fo:r the association. Proposed Activities and Budget The improvements and activities to be provided for the coming 2007 Fiscal Year include: 1. Marketing, advertising and public relations. 2. Brochure development and distribution. 3. Promotion of public events t:tat are to take place on or in any public places in area. 4. Decoration of any public place in the area. 5. Public area maintenance activities. 6. The general promotion of restaurant and retail trade activities. 7. BID liability insurance. 1l The estimated cost of providing the proposed improvements and the activities described in this report is approximately $32,000. The implementation of these actions is more fully described in the attached Priorities and Budget Outline for the 2007 fiscal year. The amount of surplus carried over from the 2006 fiscal year is anticipated to be approximately $9,500 at the year -end, June 30, 2006. The advisory group of the Balboa Village BID may raise additional funds through various events and fundraisers in addition to the assessments levied. At this time they do not anticipate additional funds for the 2007 budget. Thank you The merchants of Balboa Village appreciate the efforts of the City Council and your continued support of their BID. h Balboa Village Business Improvement District Priorities and Budget Outline July 1, 2006 — June 30, 2007 Available Funds Funds Available FY End 2005 -2006 9,500 Anticipated FY 2007 Matching Funds from City 10,000 Funds to be Collected July 2007 12,500 Total Available Funds $32,000 Planned Expenditures Marketing & Advertising $29,200 1. Maintain memberships with NB Chamber of Commerce /NB CVB 2. Print advertising 3. Web Site 4. Direct -mail 5. Summer Promotions 6. Concerts /Other Promotions Outreach Programs $600 1. Monthly newsletter 2. Meeting notices 3. Maintain open communication with residents, other B1Ds &r City Council 4. Construction mitigation campaign Maintenance $600 1. Doggie Walk Bags Administration 1600 I. Insurance /Other Administration Total Planned Expenditures $32,000 6 Attachment B RESOLUTION NO. 2006- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE BALBOA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF JULY 1, 2006 TO JUNE 30, 2007, AND FIX THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING. WHEREAS, the Balboa Village Business Improvement District was established in 1996 pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, California Streets and Highways Code, Section 36500 et seq., (hereinafter the "Act'), which requires an annual report to be filed and approved by the City Council for each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the District Advisory Board has prepared an Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2006 which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, the Act requires the City Council to declare its intention to levy and collect assessments within the Business Improvement District for the next fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as follows: Section 1: The Annual Report filed by the District Advisory Board is hereby approved. The Annual Report contains a description of improvements and activities provided during the 2006 Fiscal Year, the District assessment fund balance to be carried forward, and a proposed program for the 2007 Fiscal Year. Section 2: The City Council hereby declares it intention to renew the Business Improvement District for the fiscal year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 pursuant to the Act. 1 Section 3: The boundaries of the benefit zone are on the Balboa Peninsula between A Street and Coronado Street, as set forth with greater specificity in the map attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein. Section 4: The City Council intends to levy and impose and order the collection of a benefit assessment upon persons conducting business in the District. Such benefit assessment shall be as follows: A. Banks and financial institutions that are exempt from City business license regulations shall be assessed $500 for the shortened period. B. Insurance agencies that are exempt from City business license regulations shall be assessed $250 or the shortened period. C. Persons operating one of the following types of businesses as an independent contractor in an establishment owned by another person shall be exempt from this assessment: 1. Hair stylists 2. Nail technicians 3. Real estate agents D. The assessment for all other businesses within the District shall be 100 percent of the annual business license tax as established pursuant to Chapter 5.08 of the Municipal Code. Section 5: The benefit assessments shall be collected by the City in one installment, with collections for new businesses in the District on the day of the issuance of a business license by the City. The assessment for new businesses shall be pro -rated according to the number of full months remaining in the District's fiscal year. Section 6: The penalty for delinquent payments shall be twenty five percent per month, providing that the penalty to be added shall in no event exceed one hundred percent of the assessment amount due. Section 7: The improvements and activities to be funded by the benefit assessments shall include only the following: 1. Marketing, advertising and public relations; 2. Brochure development and distribution; Resolution No. 2006 - Balboa Village Business Improvement District 3. Promotion of public events that are to take place on or in any public places in the area; 4. Decoration of any public place in the area; 5. Public area maintenance activities; 6. The general promotion of retail trade activities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach shall conduct a public hearing on June 27, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers located at 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California at which time the Council will hear all interested persons for or against the establishment of the District, the extent of the District and the specific types of improvements or activities to be funded by the benefit assessment. Protests may be made orally or in writing, but if written shall be filed with the City Clerk at or before the time fixed for the Hearing and contain sufficient documentation to verify business ownership and validate the particular protest. If written protests are received by the owners of businesses within the District that pay fifty percent or more of the total assessments to be levied, no further proceedings to renew the District shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the finding of a majority protest by the City Council. If the majority protest is only against the furnishing of a specific type or types of improvements or activity within the District, those types of improvements or activities shall be eliminated. Further information regarding the proposed Business Improvement District renewal may be obtained at the Newport Beach City Hall, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California, 92663. Telephone: (949) 644 -3225. The City Clerk shall cause this Resolution of Intention to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least seven days before the public hearing. Resolution No. 2006 - Balboa Village Business Improvement District This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting and thereon held on the day of 2006. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK ATTACHMENT: Exhibit 1 — District Boundary Map Resolution No, 2006 -_ Balboa Village Business Improvement District f,. (D RESOLUTION NO. 2006. 45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE BALBOA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF JULY 1, 2006 TO JUNE 30, 2007, AND FIX THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING. WHEREAS, Me Balboa Village Business Improvement District was established in 1996 pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, California Streets and Highways Code, Section 36500 at seq.. thereinafter Me 'Ad*), which requires an annual report to be filed and approved by the City Council for each fiscal year, and WHEREAS, the District Advisory Board has prepared an Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2006 which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: and WHEREAS, Me Ad requires the Coy Council to declare its intention to levy antl collect assessments within Me Business Improvement District for the nextfiscalyear. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as follows: Section 1: The Annual Report fled by Me District Advisory Board is hereby approved. The Annual Report contains a description of improvements and activities provided during Me 2006 Fiscal Year, the District assessment fund balance to W carried forward, and a proposed program for Me 2007 Fiscal Year. Section 2: The City Council hereby declares it Intention to renew the Business Improvement District fa the fiscal year July 1, 2006 to June 30. 2007 pursuant to the Ad. Section 3: The boundaries of the benefit zone are on the Balboa Peninsula between A Street and Coronado Street, as set forth with greater specificity in the map attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein. Section 4: The CRY Council intends to levy and impose and order the collection of a benefit assessment upon persons conducting business in Me District. Such benefit assessment shall be as follows: Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California at which tlme Me Coundl will hear all interested Persons for or against the establishment of the Oistrid. the extent of Me District and the specific types of Improvements or activities to be funded by Me bereft assessment. Protests may be made orally or in writing, but If written shall be Bled with the Clly Clerk at or before the time fixed for the Hearing and contain sufficient documentation to verify business ownership and validate the particular Protest. If written protests are received by the owners of businesses within the District Mat pay fifty percent or more of Me total assessments M be levied, no further proceedings to renew Me District shall be taken for a period of one year from Me date of Me finding of a majority protest by Me City Council. If the majority protest is only against the furnishing of a spec type or types of improvements or activity within the District, those types of Improvements or activities shall be eliminated. Fuller information regarding Me proposed Business Improvement District renewal may be obtained at the Newport Beach City Hall, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach. Celffomia, 92663. Telephone: (949) 6443225. The City Clerk shall cause this Resolution of Intention to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the CM at least seven days before the Public hearing. This resolution shall fake affect immediately upon adoption. Passed and adopted by Me City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regula(p7asting and thereon held on the 13°' day of June 200y� ^� '(///1 A. Banks and financial institutions that are exempt from City business license regulations shall be assessed $500 for the shortened period. B. Insurance agencies that are exempt from City business license regulations shall be assessed $250 or the shortened period. C. Persons operating one of Me following types of businesses as an independent contractor in an establishment owned by another person shall be exempt from this assessment: t. Hairstylists 2. Nail technicians 3. Real estate agents D. The assessment for all other businesses within the District shall be 100 percent of the annual business license tax as established pursuant to Chapter 5.08 of Me Municipal Code. Section 5: The benefit assessments shall be collected by the City in one installment with collections for new businesses in the District on Me day of Me issuance of a business license by Me City. The assessment for new businesses shall be prorated according to the number of full months remaining in the District's fiscal year. Section 6: The penalty for delinquent payments shall be twenty five percent per month, providing that Me penalty to be added shall in no event exceed one hundred percent of the assessment amount due. Section 7: The improvements and activities to be funded by Me benefit assessments shall include only Me folowig: 1. Marketing, advertising and public relations; 2 Brochure development and distribution; 3. Promotion of public events Mat are to fake place on or in any Public places M Me area; 4. Decoration of any public place In Me area: S. Public area maintenance activities; 6. The general promotion of retail bade activities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach shall conduct a public hearing on June 27, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard, in Me Council Chambers located at 3300 Balboa Village Business Improvement District 0 us IDc DO rvel ...... l m p, n.m m1 , ..d .1 Exhibit 1 MAYOR ATTEST: m. A" ceie?,1tf 0 CITY CLERK �Vb cab b ATTACHMENT: Exhibit l— District Boundary Map A. Banks and financial institutions that are exempt from City business license regulations shall be assessed $500 for the shortened period. B. Insurance agencies that are exempt from City business license regulations shall be assessed $250 or the shortened period. C. Persons operating one of Me following types of businesses as an independent contractor in an establishment owned by another person shall be exempt from this assessment: t. Hairstylists 2. Nail technicians 3. Real estate agents D. The assessment for all other businesses within the District shall be 100 percent of the annual business license tax as established pursuant to Chapter 5.08 of Me Municipal Code. Section 5: The benefit assessments shall be collected by the City in one installment with collections for new businesses in the District on Me day of Me issuance of a business license by Me City. The assessment for new businesses shall be prorated according to the number of full months remaining in the District's fiscal year. Section 6: The penalty for delinquent payments shall be twenty five percent per month, providing that Me penalty to be added shall in no event exceed one hundred percent of the assessment amount due. Section 7: The improvements and activities to be funded by Me benefit assessments shall include only Me folowig: 1. Marketing, advertising and public relations; 2 Brochure development and distribution; 3. Promotion of public events Mat are to fake place on or in any Public places M Me area; 4. Decoration of any public place In Me area: S. Public area maintenance activities; 6. The general promotion of retail bade activities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach shall conduct a public hearing on June 27, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard, in Me Council Chambers located at 3300 Balboa Village Business Improvement District 0 us IDc DO rvel ...... l m p, n.m m1 , ..d .1 Exhibit 1 STAIR OF CA ORNLt { 00UN1'Y OF ORANGE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH { 1, LVUOm M. Harklees, City Clark of the City of Newport Beach, Ca8[orWa, do hereby rertity that floe whole number of membere of the City faunal m raven: that the kra,mg reaoluaon, being &wolueban No. 2 'tI wee dWy and regularly introduwd before and ¢doped by Vu City Counal of said City at a regular meetiag of said Counol, duty end regularly bald on tM 19th day of June 2006, and that the same woe ea peered and adopted by dw fonowiug vote, re wit Aye.: Selub, Raeamky, Ridgeway. Daigle, Ni deols, Mayor Webb Nme: Nom Aloent Curry Ab.min: Nana IN WITNESS WHEREOF. 1 bare hereunto subreamed my name and affixed the elfwal Beal of etld City Due 14u day of done 2006. Ngq� a S� (Seel) r'baxoa City Clerk Newport Beach, Celiforviv YC66 If - 40 IDCA OS - bx IPP �Yhgaikk� -f o ��1� �� �i I� , bx I�}•ob 0-cl W 14- �` �m1td sail {� �(etiCfs' 9A- si N� OA Authorized to Publish Advertisements a all kinds incortiIIt Public l Decree of the Superior Cmtrt of Orange County. Califvrn yK1•Gl�((j1Pc„jjr 1 t...' September 29,196 1. sed A -24831 Ame 11. 1963. PROOF OF PUBLICATPON itill 26 OFFICE OF THE C STATE OF CALIFORNIA) CITY OF NEWPO )Ss. COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I am a Citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a parry to or interested in the below entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of the' NEWPORT BEACH - COSTA MES DAILY PILOT, a newspaper of genera circulation, printed and published in th City of Costa Mesa, County of Orange, State of California, and that attache Notice is a true and complete copy ac was printed and published on th following dates: JUNE 17,2006 I declare, under penalty of perjury, the foregoing is true, and correct. Executed on JONE'17.2006 at Costa Mesa, California: ' :24 Iz�E Of mt to the Parking and Br nent Area Law of 1989, Califo lighways Code, Section 365( latter the "Act'), which -r report to be filed and apprr wncil for each fiscal year; and ,REAS, the District Advisory ed an Annual Report for Fisca is on file in the .Office of the REAS, the Act requires the :fare its intention to levy melts within the Business In 'for the next fiscal year r, THEREFORE, the City Cou Newport Beach resolves as foil, nts and cal Year, to be car for order Section 7: The improvements and activities THE to he funded by the benefit assessments shat ITS include only the following THE 1 Marketing, advertising and public ENT relations; r 1, 2. Brochure development and IE distribution, - 3. Promotion of public events that are. S lm- to take place on or in any public places 1996 in the area, . s Im. - 4 Decoration of any public place in the treats area; seq., .5 Public area maintenance activities; s an _ 6. The general promotion of retail trade m 2006 ,'. conduct a public hearing on June 27,, . 200 Clerk; 7. °GO p.m., or as soon thereafter as this m: may be heard, in the Council Chambers,loc Council at 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Be collect California at which time, the Council will cement all. interested persons rfor or against establishment of the District, the extent of of the District and the specific types of. improvem -be, or activities to be funded °by the by the assessment.. Protests may be made orally r ,d. The writing, but if written shalt be filed with _, Oty. Clerk at or before the 4ime,fixed for a, and a propos ar. .hereby declares less Improveme ly 1, 2006 to Jul as of the benel insula between as set forth wl' nap attached iin. ail intends to lm ssea azau or the shortened period C. Persons operating one of the following s of businesses as an independent contract in an establishment .owned by 'another Dn shall be exempt from this assessment: 1. Hairstylists 2. Nail techniyans 3. Real estate agents - D. The assessment for all other . businesses n. the District shall be 100 percent of the al business license tax as established jam to Chapter 5.08 of the Municipal Code. action 5; The benefit assessments shall be Aed by the City in one' - installment, .with atom fornew businesses in the. District a day of the issuance of a business license a City. The assessment for new businesses be pro -rated according to 'the number of n 6: The penalty for delinquent ill be twenty five percent per in that the penalty to be added sh exceed one hundred percent o' it amount, due. It written protests ,rs.of businesses wil ftypercent or more to be levied, no w the District shall b year from the date `protestby the City ,I otest is: only agail Pacific true or tv June 2006. Steven. Bromber MAYO T ne Harkless. LERK HMENT. Exhibit; 1 -.. District .Bounder the .boundary maps :can be viewed inth ark's office - tsked Newport Beach7Costa-- Mesa Dail ine 17.2006 .. SuSn