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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR 2025-057 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-057 PAGE 2 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-057 PAGE 3 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