Title VI Policy
The City of Pismo Beach is committed to ensuring compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other non-discriminatory authorities, such that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of any program or activity conducted by the City of Pismo Beach on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by state or federal law.
Further, no person shall be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by the City of Pismo Beach, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by state or federal law.
Title VI compliance is a condition of receipt of federal funds. The City's Title VI Plan can be viewed here.
Your Rights Against Discrimination Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Related Non-Discriminatory Authorities
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
The following additional authorities provide protection against discrimination on the basis of sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by State or Federal law:
The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. §4601)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. §794 et seq.), as amended, and 49 C.F.R. Part 27
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.)
Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. § 471, Section 47123), as amended
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209)
Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities (42 U.S.C. §§12131 – 12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations at 49 C.F.R. Parts 37 and 38
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. § 47123)
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq);
Executive Order 12898
Executive Order 13166
Any person who believes that they have been discriminated against may file a written complaint with the City of Pismo Beach, within 180 days of the alleged discrimination. Additional information and Title VI Complaint Forms can be obtained here. Title VI Complaint Forms can also be obtained from City Hall.
To file a Title VI discrimination complaint, please use the following contact information: