R 5247 RESOLUTION NO. 5247
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE
ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT VISIT ARROYO GRANDE WEBSITE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2013, the City Council Adopted Resolution No. 4516
establishing the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business District Advisory Board ("Advisory
Board"); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Advisory Board is to consult with and advise the City
Council on those matters dealing with the method and basis of levying assessments
within the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District, expenditure of
revenues derived from such assessments, and programs, services, improvements, and
activities intended to promote lodging establishments in the City of Arroyo Grande through
the promotion of scenic, recreational, cultural, and other attractions in the Arroyo Grande
Tourism Business Improvement District as a tourist destination; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may, be resolution, adopt policies governing the operation
of the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District and the Advisory Board.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
as follows:
1. The recitals set forth herein are true and correct and incorporated herein.
2. The City Council hereby adopts the Policy establishing terms and conditions for
the Visit Arroyo Grande website calendar of events attached hereto as Exhibit A
and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion of Council Member Paulding, seconded by Council Member Storton, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Paulding, Storton, and George
NOES: Council Member Barneich
ABSENT: Mayor Ray Russom
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 22nd day of November, 2022.
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CAREN RAY RUS � , MAYOR
ATTEST:
J SICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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WHITNEY M+DONALD, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO. 5247
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EXHIBIT A
ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR VISIT ARROYO GRANDE WEBSITE CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Purpose
The Visit Arroyo Grande Calendar and Events page is for the purpose of enhancing the
visitor experience and increasing the likelihood a visitor will choose our destination based
on the attractive sights, sounds, and events that provide a broad interest. The events
section of the website is a tool for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement
District to encourage more overnight stays, extended stays, and return visits based on
the unique things to see and do in Arroyo Grande.
Overview
Calendar/event postings and the Things to See and Do pages are designed to announce
special activities of broad interest to tourism, not regularly scheduled activities (i.e.,
church services, exercise classes, etc.). No announcements may be posted that will
promote a commercial interest or commercial cause, unless it is an activity that would
encourage overnight lodging in Arroyo Grandes such as a race, wine tasting activities,
etc.
The Community Calendar may be used to promote;
Cultural or Recreational events in Arroyo Grande that are open to the general public
sponsored by non-profit, civic, social, charitable, city, or private business if it meets the
purpose and overview of Visit Arroyo Grande and this Policy.
The Community Calendar may not be used to promote political or commercial events.
Posted events must comply with the following requirements:
• The event must take place in Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach,
Oceano, Nipomo, Shell Beach, and/or Avila Beach
• The event must be of interest to overnight tourists traveling to South SLO County
• The event should be a public festival, fair, parade, wine tasting, tourism attraction
or similar
• The event cannot be of a political or religious nature
• The event cannot be a workshop, class, tour, regular performance, regular
business promotion, club event, private or virtual, local fundraiser
• The event must have a professional looking website and be mobile friendly
• The website's homepage must be public facing in nature with all requests for
volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and participants accessible from the home page
via links only
• All events are subject to review and selection by the managing agency for the
Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District.
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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. 5247 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 22nd day of November, 2022.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 5th day of
December, 2022.
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK