CC 2019-07-23_11a Select Council Rep_Attend Chamber MeetingsMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JAMES A. BERGMAN, CITY MANAGER
BY: KELLY WETMORE, DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AND INFORMATION
SERVICES/CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF A COUNCIL MEMBER AND
ALTERNATE TO ATTEND THE MONTHLY SOUTH COUNTY
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
DATE: JULY 23, 2019
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Selection of a City Council Member and an Alternate to attend the monthly South County
Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee meetings.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no fiscal impact from this action.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Council select a Council Member and an Alternate to attend the
monthly South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
meetings.
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. Active committees include
Ambassadors, Marketing and Beautification, Governmental Affairs, and Special Events.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF A COUNCIL MEMBER AND ALTERNATE TO
ATTEND THE MONTHLY SOUTH COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETINGS
JULY 23, 2019
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ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The Chamber has extended an invitation to a member of the Arroyo Grande City Council
to attend the monthly Governmental Affairs Committee meeting and provide a brief
update on upcoming business related items or issues, as well as to provide general City
updates and highlights of City programs, services, or special events. The selected Council
Member and Alternate would not be a voting member of the committee. The Chamber
Governmental Affairs Committee meets the third Wednesday of the month, from 10:30 to
11:30 pm. at the Chamber conference room located at 800 W. Branch Street, with
networking and a luncheon program immediately thereafter.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Select a Council Member and an Alternate to attend the monthly Chamber
Governmental Affairs Committee meetings;
2. Do not select a Council Member or Alternate for this purpose; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Selection of a Council Member and Alternate will provide for a City representative to
attend the monthly Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee meeting to represent
Arroyo Grande’s interests, and provide an opportunity for the City to receive preliminary
feedback and input from the Chamber membership on business related items.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages are identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
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.
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