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Council leans toward condensing Pismo Classic Car Show; keeps target of about 650 vehicles and recommends 3+2 contract term
Summary
After a lengthy presentation and public input, council gave staff direction to aim for a more condensed downtown footprint (Doliver/Tolliver) if public safety sign‑off supports it, maintain roughly 650 vehicles, and pursue a three‑year contract with a two‑year extension option for the Classic Car Show; staff will develop traffic plans and specific performance language for the vendor agreement.
The Pismo Beach City Council on March 17 directed staff to pursue refinements to the annual Classic Car Show that prioritize public safety and reduce the event footprint, while preserving the event's economic benefits.
Mr. Jackson (speaker 20) told council the Classic Car Show—entering its 40th year—currently generates about $100,000 in direct city revenues and is estimated to create approximately $1.7 million in local economic activity. Staff recommended evaluating whether to condense the show from Price Street to Doliver/Tolliver to centralize operations and improve emergency access, and proposed requiring a…
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