Montclair Village Association

Beautification/Design/Land Use [Economic Restructuring] - Maintained rooftop outdoor class space at the Montclair Parking Garage for merchants to hold outdoor classes, no space use fee - Nature Nurture mural at the business district gateway to the Railroad Trail - Direct infrastructure and permitting assistance for businesses to utilize Oaklands Flex Street initiative to activate safe outdoor spaces for dining and retail - Maintained Village planters (32), tree wells (80), and median plantings - Provided weekly sidewalk and gutter sweeping; 520 lbs. of litter removal per week - Worked with City of Oakland Parking Department to advise their transition to a variable rate on street parking program - Provided sidewalk steam cleaning of 10 city blocks and cleaning of 20 City trash receptacles - Continues to obtain City and public utility support to address potholes, graffiti, infrastructure, damage, signage and recycling issues in the Village - Advanced Montclair Carers Club for future events and programmed activities - Maintained and repaired the rooftop lighting program encompassing 9 blocks of the district; Creating an illumined aesthetic and adding to the safety of the district at night - Held monthly meetings where merchant members and members of the public could comment, share updates, and ask questions - Held annual meeting (via Zoom) to honor incoming and departing Board Members - Board participation and merchant participation in committees and working groups - Continued the Associate Membership program to represent area businesses, enabling businesses neighboring the BID or in home offices to become involved in the Association and benefit from the collective marketing effort - Maintained/updated database of Village merchants, property owners/managers - Worked closely with the Oakland Tax Division to collect assessments from severely delinquent BID members - Farmer's Market Supported a vibrant and active destination market, worked to foster health safety measures at the open air market - Worked with City of Oakland and Oakland City Council to evaluate and enhance Flexible Parking Pilot (start date 8/18/2014) and Parking Assessment district

Safety/Security [Economic Restructuring] - Assured security contract has responsive coverage and improved connectivity with surrounding residential areas - Maintained comprehensive network of high-definition camera system that covers three intersections in the district and incorporates LPR (License Plate Recognition) technology - Maintained existing system of security cameras at the parking garage and at key locations in the district - Partnered with OPD walking officer and merchant watch to educate merchants and utilize CEPTD tactics for crime deterrence - Partnered with Montclair Neighborhood Council (MNC) (beat 13Z NCPC) to address district issues - Activitaed $10,000 in funding from the City of Oakland to provide a professional and visible security presence in the commercial district for an inviting and safe holiday shopping season.

Promotions [Promotions & Design Committees] - Continue to maintain and promote the full Montclair merchant directory - Managed weekly Farmers Market activities, assisting with cleanliness and presentation of the market - Website Front facing promotion of businesses - Produced the Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival (June 17) to raise approximately $20,000 for community events - Supported a Trick-or-Treat event on Halloween Weekend, supplying children with MVA-branded bags and merchants with candy to share - Produced Holiday Stroll in the village that included live music in three venues, roaming entertainment, photos with Santa, a family fun zone for children, and more than 40 participating merchants - Grow the new MVA website and calendar function to include area events - Produced Montclair Village electronic newsletter - Initiated a district marketing campaign for business promotion and to highlight the assets of the District - District Marketing Campaign Continued the Montclair Village Shopping & Dining Guide to promote all businesses and ask the public to strengthen their Shop Local ~ Shop Montclair value commitment - Grew Montclair Cares Club membership by 10%,, giving individuals the opportunity to demonstrate their support of the community by making a recurring annual donation - Incorporate The Village Plaza / Antioch Courts into activities and events, allowing public space for the community at large to gather and support Oakland based artists and cultural performers; - A new roadway, sidewalks, decorative and functional lighting, and safety features were constructed and installed to create the Montclair Village Plaza - The Montclair Village Parking Garage continues with the ParkMobile app that allows visitors to pay using a smartphone, this pilot program has paved the way for adoption at other City of Oakland garages and lots, MVA has provided guidance and advice to those other operators