CC 2020-09-22_08g Chamber AG Business Meetings Rotating Schedule
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WHITNEY McDONALD, CITY MANAGER
BY: KELLY WETMORE, DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AND INFORMATION
SERVICES/CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ROTATIONAL SCHEDULE FOR THE SOUTH
COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE MONTHLY ARROYO GRANDE
BUSINESS MEETING
DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Approval of a Council rotational schedule for attendance at the South County Chambers
of Commerce monthly Arroyo Grande Business Meeting.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no fiscal impact from this action.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Council approve the list of City Council rotational assignments for
attending the South County Chambers of Commerce monthly Arroyo Grande Business
Meeting.
BACKGROUND:
The South County Chambers of Commerce (“Chamber”) is an organization that serves
business members in Arroyo Grande, Avila Beach, Grover Beach, Nipomo, Oceano, and
Pismo Beach. The Chamber offers its members the ability to make connections with other
members, stay informed of local issues, and promote their businesses. The Chamber is
committed to developing and maintaining a vital and thriving economy through its efforts
to promote the community, provide networking opportunities, represent the interests of
business with government, and take action on behalf of businesses on various business
related issues.
The Chamber oversees various member-driven committees and steering committees.
Active committees include Ambassadors, Marketing and Beautification, Governmental
Affairs, and Special Events. In addition, monthly Local Business Meetings are currently
held for Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, and Nipomo. The Arroyo Grande
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CONSIDERATION OF ROTATIONAL SCHEDULE FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE MONTHLY ARROYO GRANDE BUSINESS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
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Business Meetings are being held virtually via Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of the month
from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and are dark in November and December.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Mayor Pro Tem Storton currently serves as the Council appointed representative on the
Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee. At the City Council’s September 9th
meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Storton referred to the Chamber’s Local Business Meetings that
are held monthly for Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, and Nipomo
businesses. He noted that, while he is not assigned to attend the Arroyo Grande Business
Meeting, he and other Council members have tried to attend the monthly meetings,
though there is no established Council attendance schedule. He suggested that a
schedule be created for the next year to assign a Council Member to attend the monthly
Arroyo Grande Business Meeting on a rotating basis. He commented that it would be a
good opportunity for each member of the City Council to get to know the various business
members on this subcommittee, to participate, and to provide City updates and
information. Council Member George concurred. Following Council comments in support
of a rotational schedule, staff was directed to place this matter on a future agenda for
consideration.
A rotational list has been prepared (Attachment 1) and is presented to the Council for
review and approval at this time.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Approve the list of City Council rotational assignments for attending the monthly
South County Chambers of Commerce Arroyo Grande Local Business
Meeting;
2. Modify and approve the list of City Council rotational assignments for attending
the monthly South County Chambers of Commerce Arroyo Grande Local
Business Meeting; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Approval of the rotational list will provide an opportunity for all members of the City Council
to attend the Chamber’s monthly Arroyo Grande Local Business Meeting.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages are identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
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CONSIDERATION OF ROTATIONAL SCHEDULE FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE MONTHLY ARROYO GRANDE BUSINESS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
Attachment:
1. Proposed Schedule of Council Rotation Assignments
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF COUNCIL ROTATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
SOUTH COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
ARROYO GRANDE BUSINESS MEETING SCHEDULE
Date Time Council Attendee
October 15, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Paulding
November 2020 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. N/A (Dark)
December 2020 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. N/A (Dark)
January 21, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. George
February 18, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Barneich
March 18, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Storton
April 15, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Paulding
May 20, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. George
June 17, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Barneich
July 15, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Ray Russom
August 19, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Storton
September 16, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Paulding
October 21, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. George
November 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. N/A (Dark)
December 2021 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. N/A (Dark)
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