R 3072
RESOLUTION NO. 3072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE SUPPORTING THE CENTRAL
COAST REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE
WHEREAS, commercial space programs at Vandenberg AirForce Base are certain
to be a welcome major economic stimulus to the area; and
WHEREAS, the Centra 1 Coast Regional Technology A 111 ance (CCRTA) , a
nonprofit association representing San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties,
will .assist companies in the region to apply for and obtain state and federal
grant funds for commercial space and other programs; and .----
WHEREAS, Regional Tech no logy All i ances are p resentl y operati ng in the
regions of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego; and alliances under
consideration with the CCRTA are the regions of Sacramento, Central Valley, and
the counties of San Bernardino/Riverside/Imperial; and
WHEREAS, the CCRTA will develop programs and activities for each area in
the region to create and retain jobs; create new businesses; develop new
commercial or dual-use products; establish industry partnerships and consortia;
demonstrate productivity enhancements within key regional industries in such
areas as return on investment, reduced cost, employee training, and equipment
upgrades; establish public and private partnerships; commit industry support,
participation, and capital; leverage state, federal, and private sector funds;
allow participation of small business and minority, businesses owned by women
and disabled veterans; and provide work force training; and
WHEREAS, the CCRTA woul d not be 1 imited to commerci a 1 space programs.
Other programs involving manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, educati on,
environment, energy, and activities that are core to the region would qualify;
and
WHEREAS, the key aspect of the CCRTA is to attract high-tech companies that
would not locate in an area without a Regional Technology Alliance process and
allow existing companies in the regi on to remain and expand under the CCRTA
program process; and
WHEREAS, the nine organizations that have provided support and input to
the CCRTA are the Chambers of Commerce of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Lompoc,
Paso Robles, Pi smo Beach, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Ma ri a; the Santa Maria
Valley Economic Development Associ ation; and the Santa Ba rba ra Industrial
Association; and
WHEREAS, the Western Commerci al Space Center is a major supporter of CCRTA,
and thei r personnel have provided valuable input to sati sfy the CanA
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the state has provisions to provide up to $30,000 for CCRTA start-
up and up to $250,000 for first year operational costs, with the intention that
the CCRTA will become self supportive.
RESOLUTION NO. 3072
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE HEREBY
RESOLVES to support the CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL TEa~NOLOGY AL LI ANCE and
respectfully requests the approval of the CanA by the Califorrlia Defense
Conversion Council.
On motion of Counci 1 Member Souza , seconded by Counci 1 Membe r
Lady , and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Souza, Lady, Fuller and Mayor Dougall
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Brandy
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 25th day of April, 1995.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
I, NANCY DAVIS, 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
foregoing Resolution No. 3071 is true, full , and correct copy of said
Resolution passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said Council on the 25rh
day of April, 1995.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande, affixed this
1st day of May, 1995.
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CITY CLE