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City Manager Report
July 2, 2024
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Ways Beat the Heat in SLO
Stay cool:
Visit air-conditioned spaces, such as libraries.
Avoid working or exercising outdoors during the
hottest times of day. Take frequent breaks, pace
yourself, and use a buddy system.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water or
diluted fruit juice; don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
Stay connected by check on neighbors, family &
friends who may be vulnerable to heat exposure
(young children, older adults & those with health
conditions).
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Parking CIP Projects Updates
Palm Parking Structure Maintenance
Planned Closure of 919 Palm Structure
•Sunday evening, July 14th –
Wednesday morning, July 17th
•842 Palm and 871 Marsh Structures
will be open
Cultural Arts District Parking Structure
•Vibro Piers Completed Early (and quietly!)
•Planned Night Work:
•July 7-10th: Storm drain infrastructure
Nipomo and Monterey Streets
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Parking Program Update
July 1, 2024:
•Parking permit rates
•Garage Pass - $45/month
•10 Hr Meter - $60/month
•On Street Time Limits
•From 2 to 3 hours
•Validation rate
•100 hours for $100
July 8, 2024:
•New parking rates
•On Street: $2.75/hr (Core), $2.25/hr (Outer)
•Off Street: $2/hr, $8 daily max
Implementation of new rates
One Hour Parking
Validation for City Council
and Advisory Meetings
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Parks and Recreation
Laguna Lake Bike Park - Update
SLOPARKSANDREC.ORG 805.781.7300
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U.S. Supreme Court Grants Pass Ruling & City Homelessness Response
On June 31, the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 Opinion authored by Justice Gorsuch, held that ordinances prohibiting
camping in public spaces do not constitute cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the 8th Amendment of
the US Constitution, even when applied to individuals experiencing involuntary homelessness.
The decision overruled the prior holdings in the 9th Circuit (which includes California and other western states)
in the underlying Grants Pass case, as well as Martin v. Boise (2019) and several other cases across the west
following those prior holdings.
We are grateful for the added clarity that validates the City’s consistent enforcement of reasonable regulations
that reinforce community expectations of conduct in public spaces while facilitating service and housing
connections. Because the City has consistently taken an approach that balances compassion and
accountability, we will continue to review our policies in light of the decision, but the ruling likely will not
substantially impact our consistent approach.
The City’s focus will remain on supporting positive progress to end homelessness in our community through our
County and local service provider partnerships, and implementation of the City’s Housing and Homelessness
Major City Goal and our Homeless Response Strategic Plan, in alignment with the County’s five-year plan to
reduce homelessness.
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Stay safe for the 4th of July!
Community members can report fireworks observed in the City by calling the
24/7 non-emergency dispatch line at (805) 781-7312.
The Fire Department asks that individuals only use 9-1-1 to report emergencies,
such as observed smoke and flames or injuries.
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Community Development Updates