HomeMy WebLinkAboutR 2026-014RESOLUTION NO. 2026-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPROVING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (SLOCOG) FINAL DRAFT TRANSPORTATION
EXPENDITURE PLAN (PLAN) AND AUTHORIZING SLOCOG TO USE
THE CITY’S LOGO ON WEBSITE AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS
WHEREAS, the streets, roads, highways, transit systems, bicycle and pedestrian facilities
within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County are of
regional concern and are essential to the safety, mobility, economic vitality, environmental
sustainability, and quality of life of residents, businesses, visitors, seniors, veterans, and
persons with mobility challenges; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has authorized counties to establish
voter-approved local transportation sales taxes pursuant to Public Utilities Code Division
19 (commencing with Section 180000) and Revenue and Taxation Code Part 1.6
(commencing with Section 7251); and
WHEREAS, keeping roads and highways in good condition and enhancing mobility helps
protect public safety by allowing police, firefighters, and ambulances to respond quickly
to emergencies and ensuring first responders are not stuck in traffic or slowed down by
failing infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, a county-wide half-cent sales tax is proposed for voter consideration on the
November 2026 ballot; and
WHEREAS, the ½ cent sales tax is paid by both residents and visitors shopping in San
Luis Obispo County, including visitors, to ensure all users of local roads and
transportation infrastructure contribute; and
WHEREAS, by law, this money must stay in San Luis Obispo County for local
transportation improvements only and cannot be taken away by the State or used for
other purposes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 180206, and through extensive
public engagement and coordination with all incorporated cities and the County of San
Luis Obispo, SLOCOG has prepared a countywide Transportation Expenditure Plan
which guides the investment of revenues generated by this Ordinance, provides for locally
controlled funding for transportation repairs and improvements, and requires strict fiscal
accountability protections, including a Citizen's Oversight Committee, annual
independent audits, and public disclosure of all spending; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the voters and the Authority/SLOCOG that revenues
generated by this Ordinance supplement, and not supplant, existing transportation
funding.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande does hereby:
1.All recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein.
2.Approve the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) final draft
Transportation Expenditure Plan (Plan); and
3.Authorize SLOCOG to use the city’s logo on website and informational materials.
On motion of Council Member Maraviglia, seconded by Council Member Secrest, and
on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Secrest, Loe, and Maraviglia
NOES: Mayor Ray Russom
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 24th day of February, 2026.
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. 2026-014 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 24th day of February, 2026.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 26th day
of February, 2026.
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK