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Home My WebLink About2/4/2025 Item 3b, Scott - Staff Agenda CorrespondenceCity of San Luis Obispo, Council Memorandum City of San Luis Obispo Council Agenda Correspondence DATE:February 4, 2025 TO:Mayor and Council FROM: Police Chief Rick Scott VIA:Whitney McDonald, City Manager SUBJECT:ITEM 3B - MARCH SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ZONE PREPARATIONS POWERPOINT Staff received a request from a City Council to have the PowerPoints (Attachment A and B) for the March Safety Enhancement Zone Response Plan provided prior to the City Council meeting. ATTACHMENTS A – Cal Poly St. Patty’s Preparations PowerPoint B – City March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparations PowerPoint ^d͘WdZ/<͛^z͗ >WK>zWZWZd/KE^ - . )/ 4ѷ 4)/#$$5ļ)* $''Ѷ )/ -$($ - .$ )/!*-/0 )/!!$-. 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'*#*')-0".Ѷ$)1$/$)"*0/Ҋ*!Ҋ/*2)"0 ./.Ѷ /ѵ Cal Poly will host a safe alternative event to keep students on campus. # 1 )/2$'' # '*)(+0.*)/0-4Ѷ-#рфѵ Safety is our top priority. )4$/$*)'./!!( ( -.2$'' *).$/ ѵ 2$''*!! -#4-/$*))!**.2 ''. +-*/$1 0/$*)ѵ ҝсс Thank you for your partnership. ҝст March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation City Council Presentation February 4, 2025 Safety Enhancement Zone Overview •December 2004 - Council enacted Chapter 9.22 of the San Luis Obispo MC. •Entire City a safety enhancement zone during specific dates/times. •Protect the public health, safety, and welfare of SLO Community: •Chapter 9.04 Possession or consumption of alcohol in public •Chapter 9.05 Social Host –minors consuming or possessing alcohol •Chapter 9.12 Noise Control •Chapter 9.13 Unruly Gathering •Chapter 9.16 Dangerous and Deadly Weapons •Chapter 9.20 Urinating in Public Safety Enhancement Zone Overview Chapter 9.13 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code: Unruly Gatherings “conduct that causes a substantial disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property in a significant segment of an immediate neighborhood, or presents a threat to the health and safety… shall include, but is not limited to, …presence of persons on rooftop areas not designed for occupancy” Safety Enhancement Zone Overview •2004 –SEZ adopted to police Mardi Gras after riot occurred in February 2004 •2010 –Halloween & St. Patrick’s Day SEZ were added •2013 –Start of School SEZ was added •2024 –SEZ expanded dates for more coverage of St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween •During a SEZ, fines for public urination, open container, unruly gatherings, and noise are doubled Safety Enhancement Zone Overview Routine Fines •First Offense: $350 •Second Offence (in 12 mo. Period): $700 •Third and subsequent (in 12 mo. Period): $1000 Safety Enhancement Zone Fines •First Offense: $700 •Second Offence (in 12 mo. Period): $1000 •Third and subsequent (in 12 mo. Period): $1000 Safety Enhancement Zone Overview Chapter 9.22 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code: Safety Enhancement Zone “12:01 a.m. on March 17th until 7:00 a.m. on March 18 th AND include the two weekends prior to St. Patrick’s Day, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ending at 7:00 a.m. Monday morning. Should St. Patrick’s Day fall on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, the safety enhancement period would begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and end at 7:00 a.m. on Monday.” Safety Enhancement Zone Overview March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation Challenges and Lessons Learned x Reactive approach led to difficulties in managing the situation x Growing numbers of attendees, specifically out-of-town students x “Pregame” damage at Cal Poly x Return to rooftop gatherings and pole climbing March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation Improvements and Successes x Shifted to proactive approach. x Significant increase in both arrests and citations. x Recognized event has evolved into a destination “party”. x Successes included: o Many known party houses and Greek houses did not host parties, reducing crowd staying power. o Interception of alcohol before reaching the street party, reducing alcohol-fueled issues. o Significantly cut the duration of the event. March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation Key Strategies for 2025 x This year will be much more proactive based on resources. x Proactivity starts early: o Low to no tolerance for behaviors the month leading up. o Increased educational efforts, including: o Presentations to Greek life organizations, Interhousing Council, ASI o Neighborhood Canvasing beginning February 15 th o Social Media paid and organic posts (state-wide ads) o Properties receiving DAC/Cite to receive SEZ handout in Feb/March o Messaging to Other Universities to Discourage Attendance March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation General Plan for This Year The number one goal is SAFETY for entire community and responders. Max Personnel Deployment x Patrol x Foot Patrol x Bike Patrol x Motor Units x Additional assistance from other agencies x Fire and Medic Rescue March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation Zero Tolerance Enforcement Efforts x Proactive Enforcement x Alcohol Violations x Assault-Related Crimes x Administrative Violations with a Focus on Safety Enhancement Zone March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation Defining Success x Early Intervention: o Partnership with Cal Poly to end this unsanctioned event in the neighborhood. o Proactively diverting & managing crowd. o Early Deployment to address potential issues before they escalate. x Alcohol Interception: o Preventing illegal alcohol consumption to reduce disorderly conduct. o Enforcing laws to limit excessive drinking and its associated risks. x Reduction/Elimination of Dangerous Behaviors: o Preventing hazardous actions such as pole climbing and individuals accessing rooftops. o Minimizing incidents of property damage to maintain a safe and orderly environment. x Safety and Well-being: o Ensuring there are no serious injuries among citizens or peace officers. o While the goal is to end the unsanctioned St. Patrick’s Day-related event, this will take time. •Current success criteria is to reduce attendance.