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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE AUTHORIZED USES
FUNDED BY ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED THROUGH THE ARROYO
GRANDE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (AGTBID),
PURSUANT TO A PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED ON AUGUST 12,
2025, AND DIRECTING THE INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 3.46 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL
CODE, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2025, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted a
Resolution of Intention declaring its intent to amend the authorized improvements and
activities funded by assessments (the “Authorized Uses”) imposed through the Arroyo
Grande Tourism Business Improvement District (“AGTBID”), and to initiate the process
to amend Chapter 3.46 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code ; and
WHEREAS, the AGTBID was formed pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement
Area Law of 1989, California Streets and Highways Code section 36500 et seq. (the
“Act”), and codified under Chapter 3.46 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Authorized Uses are intended to enhance
the benefits provided to the businesses located within the AGTBID by increasing the
ability to support such businesses, improve the visitor experience, and promote tourism
and economic vitality within the AGTBID; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing on the proposed amendments was given as
required by section 36523 of the Act, including mailed notices to assessed businesses
and publication in a newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to
receive public comments and consider any written protests regarding the proposed
amendments to the AGTBID’s Authorized Uses; and
WHEREAS, after considering all protests, the City Council finds that a majority protest,
as defined under section 36525 of the Act, was not received and the City Council may
proceed with the proposed amendments to the Authorized Uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande does hereby confirms and determines to make modifications to the AGTBID’s
Authorized Uses and to proceed with the amendment of Chapter 3.46 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Authorized Uses of the AGTBID shall include the
following as authorized by the Act:
• Improvements, including the acquisition, construction, installation, or
maintenance of any tangible property with an estimated useful life of five
years or more including, but not limited to, the following:
o Parking facilities, benches, trash receptacles, street lighting,
decorations including public art and cultural enhancements , parks,
and fountains.
• Promotion and furnishing of activities, including but not limited to:
o Promotion of public events which benefit businesses within the
AGTBID and which take place on or in public spaces within the
AGTBID;
o Furnishing of music in any public place within the AGTBID;
o Promotion of tourism within the AGTBID; and
o Activities which benefit businesses located and operating within the
AGTBID.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council hereby directs staff to introduce an
ordinance for first reading to amend Chapter 3.46 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code
consistent with the Authorized Uses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its adoption.
On motion of Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member Maraviglia, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Maraviglia, and Secrest
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Loe
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 12th day of August, 2025.
CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, JESSICA MATSON, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 2025-057 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 12th day of August, 2025.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 14th day of
August, 2025.
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK