Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY TOURISM
MARKETING DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT WHICH INCUDES A
0.5 PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATE INCREASE
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2016, the City Council approved the formation of a Tourism Improvement District by Resolution Number 2016-04; and
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2020, the Council adopted Resolution Number 2020- 109, renaming the Tourism Improvement District to the Santa Maria Valley Tourism Marketing District, expanding the boundaries of the district, and renewing the district for seven more years; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Valley Tourism Marketing District’s Management District Plan allows the Owner’s Association to increase the assessment rate by 0.5 percent in any given year, up to a maximum of four percent of gross room rental revenue within the district; and
WHEREAS, the inclusion of the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 in the Santa Maria Valley Tourism Marketing District’s Management District’s Plan requires the Owner’s Association to prepare an annual report, file the report with the Clerk, and have City Council approve the report per section 36650.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approves the Santa Maria Valley Tourism Marketing District Annual Report which includes the 0.5 percent assessment rate increase; and
SECTION 2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 17th day of June 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager