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From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:31 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
TrackingTracking:Recipient Delivery
Wallace, Christine Delivered: 2/26/2025 11:31 AM
Fantastic point. I’ll push your point up the chain.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:14 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, I see the citation. Again, holler at the property and evidence guys but also please note, this cite was issued to a
small number of people. It’s not going to look like what other parties have looked like. Still a violation but footage may
not be super compelling.
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:10 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
1688 Mill
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:08 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Oh no apologies Rami, this is what we do.
1688 – what street?
Yes, you can get access to body cam via the Property and Evidence fellas, Rudy Orozco and Chris Permejo.
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:07 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Thank you so much for clearing that up for me. I have another issue that I was wondering about. I am sorry if I’m
taking up too much of your time. Here it goes..
In the report, I have 1688 as a location that got cited for noise. I know that this house has operated as a fraternity
satellite house for some time. I opened a case on it and sent them a notice of violation for operating as a fraternity out
of their residential use permit capacity.
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My question:
Is there a way that I can view the body cam recording from that call? Or could the officer who handled the call have
seen letters representing the fraternity while out on the call?
I am investigating that they may have had an unsanctioned event (Fraternity Party) that night. If so, then I can move
straight to cite the property owner/fraternity for once again operating out of their residential use capacity (No Fraternity
Permit).
Thank you again for your time and help. I do sincerely appreciate it.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:51 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
NV – negative violation
ALC – alcohol
1 person – depending on who is clearing the call, the SNAP/officer/dispatcher is including the estimated number of
people at a property
NR – No Report, most noise calls are secondarily cleared NR to show Records that there is not a physical report to
expect. A citation is not a report.
PEOP – abbreviation for people. You might also see PPL
CALL=1281 etc nothing that has to do with the clearance of the call, it’s a weird Spillman thing that’s part of call
tracking that we don’t actually use
50 ALCOHOL – probably means 50 people with alcohol present
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:39 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I have a technical question for you. Abbreviations
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = Citation
NV = vegetive violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
ALC = ??
1 PERSON = ??
NR = ??
PEOP = ??
CALL=1281, CALL=134, CALL=1501….etc.
50 ALCOHOL = ??
562
I realize some of these are self-explanatory, but I’m trying to create a key for all abbreviations for these when they
come up on the reports.
incid#=250221120 VREE,MASON 020305 12 PEOP CP ALC disp:NR clr:CIT call=150l
Thank you for your time and help. I truly appreciate it.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:57 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = citation
NV = negative violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = means Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:51 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Can we go back a year please?
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:50 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. How far back am I going?
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’re having a good Wednesday so far. Can I get the contact history/report for 720
Foothill? Thak you in advance.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Resident citations attached.
Thanks!
CW
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From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:27 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, that would be great to have if you’re able to send those. Thank you again Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Report attached. Let me know if you need copies of the most recent citations.
Best,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a happy new year. May I ask you to send me any
info you may have on
1304 Foothill
For the last year.
Thank you Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Okay, so no calls for service at 2148 Santa Ynez and 1526 Slack.
If you have time this afternoon, like after 3pm, give me a call and I can explain how to read these and then I can get
feedback from you on additional information I can provide.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Within the last 6 months. Please and thank you.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
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Hi Rami,
Sure thing. So for the reports, I need a date range. Are you looking for a couple of years’ worth of calls for service? Or
something different?
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:38 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine ! Thank you for your help in advance. Here are the addresses.
2148 Santa Ynez Ave
1820 Hope St
658 Grave Ave
2090 Hays Street
1218 Bond Street
1229 Fredericks Street
385 Chaplin Lane
1908 Loomis Street
720 Foothill Boulevard
1275 Stafford Steet
1861 Hope Street
171 Orange Drive
1276 Bond Street
1555 Slack Street
299 Albert Drive
1526 Slack Street
1646 Fredericks Street
1220 Fredericks Street
1684 Mill Street
Thank you again! Have a great day.
Rami Salem
Code Enforcement Tech II
Community Development
E RSalem@slocity.org
T 805.781.7573
C 805.440.9825
slocity.org
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:14 AM
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, I see the citation. Again, holler at the property and evidence guys but also please note, this cite was issued to a
small number of people. It’s not going to look like what other parties have looked like. Still a violation but footage may
not be super compelling.
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:10 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
1688 Mill
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:08 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Oh no apologies Rami, this is what we do.
1688 – what street?
Yes, you can get access to body cam via the Property and Evidence fellas, Rudy Orozco and Chris Permejo.
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:07 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Thank you so much for clearing that up for me. I have another issue that I was wondering about. I am sorry if I’m
taking up too much of your time. Here it goes..
In the report, I have 1688 as a location that got cited for noise. I know that this house has operated as a fraternity
satellite house for some time. I opened a case on it and sent them a notice of violation for operating as a fraternity out
of their residential use permit capacity.
My question:
Is there a way that I can view the body cam recording from that call? Or could the officer who handled the call have
seen letters representing the fraternity while out on the call?
I am investigating that they may have had an unsanctioned event (Fraternity Party) that night. If so, then I can move
straight to cite the property owner/fraternity for once again operating out of their residential use capacity (No Fraternity
Permit).
Thank you again for your time and help. I do sincerely appreciate it.
566
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:51 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
NV – negative violation
ALC – alcohol
1 person – depending on who is clearing the call, the SNAP/officer/dispatcher is including the estimated number of
people at a property
NR – No Report, most noise calls are secondarily cleared NR to show Records that there is not a physical report to
expect. A citation is not a report.
PEOP – abbreviation for people. You might also see PPL
CALL=1281 etc nothing that has to do with the clearance of the call, it’s a weird Spillman thing that’s part of call
tracking that we don’t actually use
50 ALCOHOL – probably means 50 people with alcohol present
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:39 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I have a technical question for you. Abbreviations
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = Citation
NV = vegetive violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
ALC = ??
1 PERSON = ??
NR = ??
PEOP = ??
CALL=1281, CALL=134, CALL=1501….etc.
50 ALCOHOL = ??
I realize some of these are self-explanatory, but I’m trying to create a key for all abbreviations for these when they
come up on the reports.
incid#=250221120 VREE,MASON 020305 12 PEOP CP ALC disp:NR clr:CIT call=150l
Thank you for your time and help. I truly appreciate it.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:57 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
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NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = citation
NV = negative violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = means Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:51 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Can we go back a year please?
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:50 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. How far back am I going?
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’re having a good Wednesday so far. Can I get the contact history/report for 720
Foothill? Thak you in advance.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Resident citations attached.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:27 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, that would be great to have if you’re able to send those. Thank you again Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
568
Hi Rami,
Report attached. Let me know if you need copies of the most recent citations.
Best,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a happy new year. May I ask you to send me any
info you may have on
1304 Foothill
For the last year.
Thank you Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Okay, so no calls for service at 2148 Santa Ynez and 1526 Slack.
If you have time this afternoon, like after 3pm, give me a call and I can explain how to read these and then I can get
feedback from you on additional information I can provide.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Within the last 6 months. Please and thank you.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. So for the reports, I need a date range. Are you looking for a couple of years’ worth of calls for service? Or
something different?
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:38 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity/sorority police contact
569
Good morning, Christine ! Thank you for your help in advance. Here are the addresses.
2148 Santa Ynez Ave
1820 Hope St
658 Grave Ave
2090 Hays Street
1218 Bond Street
1229 Fredericks Street
385 Chaplin Lane
1908 Loomis Street
720 Foothill Boulevard
1275 Stafford Steet
1861 Hope Street
171 Orange Drive
1276 Bond Street
1555 Slack Street
299 Albert Drive
1526 Slack Street
1646 Fredericks Street
1220 Fredericks Street
1684 Mill Street
Thank you again! Have a great day.
Rami Salem
Code Enforcement Tech II
Community Development
E RSalem@slocity.org
T 805.781.7573
C 805.440.9825
slocity.org
Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications
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From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:10 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
TrackingTracking:Recipient Delivery
Wallace, Christine Delivered: 2/26/2025 11:10 AM
1688 Mill
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:08 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Oh no apologies Rami, this is what we do.
1688 – what street?
Yes, you can get access to body cam via the Property and Evidence fellas, Rudy Orozco and Chris Permejo.
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:07 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Thank you so much for clearing that up for me. I have another issue that I was wondering about. I am sorry if I’m
taking up too much of your time. Here it goes..
In the report, I have 1688 as a location that got cited for noise. I know that this house has operated as a fraternity
satellite house for some time. I opened a case on it and sent them a notice of violation for operating as a fraternity out
of their residential use permit capacity.
My question:
Is there a way that I can view the body cam recording from that call? Or could the officer who handled the call have
seen letters representing the fraternity while out on the call?
I am investigating that they may have had an unsanctioned event (Fraternity Party) that night. If so, then I can move
straight to cite the property owner/fraternity for once again operating out of their residential use capacity (No Fraternity
Permit).
Thank you again for your time and help. I do sincerely appreciate it.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:51 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
571
NV – negative violation
ALC – alcohol
1 person – depending on who is clearing the call, the SNAP/officer/dispatcher is including the estimated number of
people at a property
NR – No Report, most noise calls are secondarily cleared NR to show Records that there is not a physical report to
expect. A citation is not a report.
PEOP – abbreviation for people. You might also see PPL
CALL=1281 etc nothing that has to do with the clearance of the call, it’s a weird Spillman thing that’s part of call
tracking that we don’t actually use
50 ALCOHOL – probably means 50 people with alcohol present
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:39 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I have a technical question for you. Abbreviations
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = Citation
NV = vegetive violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
ALC = ??
1 PERSON = ??
NR = ??
PEOP = ??
CALL=1281, CALL=134, CALL=1501….etc.
50 ALCOHOL = ??
I realize some of these are self-explanatory, but I’m trying to create a key for all abbreviations for these when they
come up on the reports.
incid#=250221120 VREE,MASON 020305 12 PEOP CP ALC disp:NR clr:CIT call=150l
Thank you for your time and help. I truly appreciate it.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:57 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = citation
NV = negative violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = means Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
572
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:51 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Can we go back a year please?
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:50 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. How far back am I going?
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’re having a good Wednesday so far. Can I get the contact history/report for 720
Foothill? Thak you in advance.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Resident citations attached.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:27 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, that would be great to have if you’re able to send those. Thank you again Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Report attached. Let me know if you need copies of the most recent citations.
Best,
CW
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From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a happy new year. May I ask you to send me any
info you may have on
1304 Foothill
For the last year.
Thank you Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Okay, so no calls for service at 2148 Santa Ynez and 1526 Slack.
If you have time this afternoon, like after 3pm, give me a call and I can explain how to read these and then I can get
feedback from you on additional information I can provide.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Within the last 6 months. Please and thank you.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. So for the reports, I need a date range. Are you looking for a couple of years’ worth of calls for service? Or
something different?
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:38 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine ! Thank you for your help in advance. Here are the addresses.
2148 Santa Ynez Ave
1820 Hope St
658 Grave Ave
2090 Hays Street
574
1218 Bond Street
1229 Fredericks Street
385 Chaplin Lane
1908 Loomis Street
720 Foothill Boulevard
1275 Stafford Steet
1861 Hope Street
171 Orange Drive
1276 Bond Street
1555 Slack Street
299 Albert Drive
1526 Slack Street
1646 Fredericks Street
1220 Fredericks Street
1684 Mill Street
Thank you again! Have a great day.
Rami Salem
Code Enforcement Tech II
Community Development
E RSalem@slocity.org
T 805.781.7573
C 805.440.9825
slocity.org
Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:08 AM
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Oh no apologies Rami, this is what we do.
1688 – what street?
Yes, you can get access to body cam via the Property and Evidence fellas, Rudy Orozco and Chris Permejo.
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:07 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Thank you so much for clearing that up for me. I have another issue that I was wondering about. I am sorry if I’m
taking up too much of your time. Here it goes..
In the report, I have 1688 as a location that got cited for noise. I know that this house has operated as a fraternity
satellite house for some time. I opened a case on it and sent them a notice of violation for operating as a fraternity out
of their residential use permit capacity.
My question:
Is there a way that I can view the body cam recording from that call? Or could the officer who handled the call have
seen letters representing the fraternity while out on the call?
I am investigating that they may have had an unsanctioned event (Fraternity Party) that night. If so, then I can move
straight to cite the property owner/fraternity for once again operating out of their residential use capacity (No Fraternity
Permit).
Thank you again for your time and help. I do sincerely appreciate it.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:51 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
NV – negative violation
ALC – alcohol
1 person – depending on who is clearing the call, the SNAP/officer/dispatcher is including the estimated number of
people at a property
NR – No Report, most noise calls are secondarily cleared NR to show Records that there is not a physical report to
expect. A citation is not a report.
PEOP – abbreviation for people. You might also see PPL
576
CALL=1281 etc nothing that has to do with the clearance of the call, it’s a weird Spillman thing that’s part of call
tracking that we don’t actually use
50 ALCOHOL – probably means 50 people with alcohol present
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:39 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I have a technical question for you. Abbreviations
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = Citation
NV = vegetive violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
ALC = ??
1 PERSON = ??
NR = ??
PEOP = ??
CALL=1281, CALL=134, CALL=1501….etc.
50 ALCOHOL = ??
I realize some of these are self-explanatory, but I’m trying to create a key for all abbreviations for these when they
come up on the reports.
incid#=250221120 VREE,MASON 020305 12 PEOP CP ALC disp:NR clr:CIT call=150l
Thank you for your time and help. I truly appreciate it.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:57 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = citation
NV = negative violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = means Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:51 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Can we go back a year please?
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:50 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
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Hi Rami,
Sure thing. How far back am I going?
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’re having a good Wednesday so far. Can I get the contact history/report for 720
Foothill? Thak you in advance.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Resident citations attached.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:27 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, that would be great to have if you’re able to send those. Thank you again Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Report attached. Let me know if you need copies of the most recent citations.
Best,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a happy new year. May I ask you to send me any
info you may have on
1304 Foothill
For the last year.
Thank you Christine.
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From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Okay, so no calls for service at 2148 Santa Ynez and 1526 Slack.
If you have time this afternoon, like after 3pm, give me a call and I can explain how to read these and then I can get
feedback from you on additional information I can provide.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Within the last 6 months. Please and thank you.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. So for the reports, I need a date range. Are you looking for a couple of years’ worth of calls for service? Or
something different?
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:38 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine ! Thank you for your help in advance. Here are the addresses.
2148 Santa Ynez Ave
1820 Hope St
658 Grave Ave
2090 Hays Street
1218 Bond Street
1229 Fredericks Street
385 Chaplin Lane
1908 Loomis Street
720 Foothill Boulevard
1275 Stafford Steet
1861 Hope Street
171 Orange Drive
1276 Bond Street
1555 Slack Street
299 Albert Drive
1526 Slack Street
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1646 Fredericks Street
1220 Fredericks Street
1684 Mill Street
Thank you again! Have a great day.
Rami Salem
Code Enforcement Tech II
Community Development
E RSalem@slocity.org
T 805.781.7573
C 805.440.9825
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From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:07 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
TrackingTracking:Recipient Delivery
Wallace, Christine Delivered: 2/26/2025 11:07 AM
Thank you so much for clearing that up for me. I have another issue that I was wondering about. I am sorry if I’m
taking up too much of your time. Here it goes..
In the report, I have 1688 as a location that got cited for noise. I know that this house has operated as a fraternity
satellite house for some time. I opened a case on it and sent them a notice of violation for operating as a fraternity out
of their residential use permit capacity.
My question:
Is there a way that I can view the body cam recording from that call? Or could the officer who handled the call have
seen letters representing the fraternity while out on the call?
I am investigating that they may have had an unsanctioned event (Fraternity Party) that night. If so, then I can move
straight to cite the property owner/fraternity for once again operating out of their residential use capacity (No Fraternity
Permit).
Thank you again for your time and help. I do sincerely appreciate it.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:51 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
NV – negative violation
ALC – alcohol
1 person – depending on who is clearing the call, the SNAP/officer/dispatcher is including the estimated number of
people at a property
NR – No Report, most noise calls are secondarily cleared NR to show Records that there is not a physical report to
expect. A citation is not a report.
PEOP – abbreviation for people. You might also see PPL
CALL=1281 etc nothing that has to do with the clearance of the call, it’s a weird Spillman thing that’s part of call
tracking that we don’t actually use
50 ALCOHOL – probably means 50 people with alcohol present
Thanks,
CW
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From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:39 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I have a technical question for you. Abbreviations
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = Citation
NV = vegetive violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
ALC = ??
1 PERSON = ??
NR = ??
PEOP = ??
CALL=1281, CALL=134, CALL=1501….etc.
50 ALCOHOL = ??
I realize some of these are self-explanatory, but I’m trying to create a key for all abbreviations for these when they
come up on the reports.
incid#=250221120 VREE,MASON 020305 12 PEOP CP ALC disp:NR clr:CIT call=150l
Thank you for your time and help. I truly appreciate it.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:57 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = citation
NV = negative violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = means Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:51 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Can we go back a year please?
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:50 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. How far back am I going?
CW
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From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’re having a good Wednesday so far. Can I get the contact history/report for 720
Foothill? Thak you in advance.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Resident citations attached.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:27 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, that would be great to have if you’re able to send those. Thank you again Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Report attached. Let me know if you need copies of the most recent citations.
Best,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a happy new year. May I ask you to send me any
info you may have on
1304 Foothill
For the last year.
Thank you Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Okay, so no calls for service at 2148 Santa Ynez and 1526 Slack.
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If you have time this afternoon, like after 3pm, give me a call and I can explain how to read these and then I can get
feedback from you on additional information I can provide.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Within the last 6 months. Please and thank you.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. So for the reports, I need a date range. Are you looking for a couple of years’ worth of calls for service? Or
something different?
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:38 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine ! Thank you for your help in advance. Here are the addresses.
2148 Santa Ynez Ave
1820 Hope St
658 Grave Ave
2090 Hays Street
1218 Bond Street
1229 Fredericks Street
385 Chaplin Lane
1908 Loomis Street
720 Foothill Boulevard
1275 Stafford Steet
1861 Hope Street
171 Orange Drive
1276 Bond Street
1555 Slack Street
299 Albert Drive
1526 Slack Street
1646 Fredericks Street
1220 Fredericks Street
1684 Mill Street
Thank you again! Have a great day.
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Rami Salem
Code Enforcement Tech II
Community Development
E RSalem@slocity.org
T 805.781.7573
C 805.440.9825
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:03 AM
To:Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Questions about fraternity operations
I think the best bet is for me to include you on the monthly report that’s been through a Records audit. If that one didn’t
make it onto the weekly, there could be others BUT they def are on the monthly.
Rami did reach out for some definition explanations but happy to help with copies of citations. For body cam, he will
need to contact Chris Permejo and Rudy Orozco, the property and evidence fellas for PD.
Thanks,
CW
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:59 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Ok. I didn’t comb through the whole log so not sure if any others were missed. Let me know if you find any more to
add to the list.
Also, just FYI, Rami may be reaching out to you for copies of reports and/or body cam footage for one or two locations
on the list.
John
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:57 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Confirmed. I’m tripping on why it wasn’t on the weekly report, I’ll reach out to Joe P from IT to get some help and see if
he can fix the report. It auto runs each week.
CW
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:00 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Christine,
Can you confirm the citation for 1292 Foothill? It wasn’t on the weekly report but appears to be on the police log.
John
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:43 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
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Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith
< ; Sandra Rowley < ; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine
<cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Questions about fraternity operations
John,
Thank you for the information.
Beta Theta Pi received another citation this weekend. One of my neighbors called me about it on Saturday and
was very upset because they could hear the noise from a couple of blocks away. The property also received
citations on 2/7/2025 and 2/13/2025. I believe this address was also issued an unruly gathering citation on
5/25/2024 when SLOPD had to respond multiple times and the fraternity members refused to shut down the
party. It went on for several hours and we could hear it from our house After a few hours,
Steve and I walked to Kentucky and Hathway and spoke with an officer who said they'd already responded three
times and had called their sergeant to the scene because the fraternity refused to stop the party.
Just FYI, the number of people listed on the dispatch log is self-reported by the person getting the citation. Same
with whether there is alcohol or not. The officers do not count the number of people at parties. I've seen parties
with well over 100 people and it was listed as 50 on the PD log, so the number listed is not necessarily accurate.
I wanted to clarify that as you work on the application of the CUP for the fraternity at 1327 E. Foothill Blvd. That
property has been a nightmare.
You said that you didn't have any noise citations for the CUP at 1292 Foothill and 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall
Way, which is Sigma Nu. There was a citation issued to 1292 Foothill Blvd this past weekend. Usually, the name
of the fraternity is listed next to the address on the address line in the PD dispatch log. I'm not sure why it's not
listed for 1292 Foothill. I've also seen some of the addresses for that CUP at 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way
show up in the SLOPD dispatch log. Those addresses are not on SLOPD's premised list so hopefully it is
updated by SLOPD to include all the addresses covered under the CUPs for fraternity operations.
The six property addresses at 1264 & 1264 1/2 Foothill Blvd and 1241, 1243, 1249, and 1251 Monte Vista Pl for
Lambda Chi Alpha were also not included on the premised list for SLOPD after my last public records request.
Hopefully, that has been updated or will be soon.
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You said that SLOPD indicated there were three citations at these properties since the CUP was approved. Does
that include the most recent citation on 2/8/2025?
The fraternity also held a live music event that day, in violation of its CUP:
Thank you, again, for your help sorting this out. I will send the list of noise calls at documented fraternity
addresses, including illegal fraternity houses over the past three weekends when I finish the report. I'm
including previous documentation that shows the houses are fraternity operations.
-Kathie
On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Kathie,
Thanks for reaching out with your concerns.
Please see my responses below.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address.
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I checked with PD and they do have the address for Lambda Chi Alpha (1264 Foothill) identified as a
fraternity in their system.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
I checked with PD - since approval, three citations have been issued at 1264 Foothill.
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's
database, my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
There is no issued CUP for a fraternity at 1327 Foothill. An initial application was received to
establish a fraternity in September of 2024. It underwent one review and was returned to the
applicant with comments in October. A second submission was received on February 5 and is
currently under review. I would also note that this location has received a few noise citations
from PD and subsequent notices & citations for land use violations from our department. This
information has been provided to planning to be included for consideration regarding their
recommendation to planning commission.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a
supplement to the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on
11/8/2023, which I have attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls
for the addresses on Crandall Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It
appears the terms of the CUP were never fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not
sure. Would you please let me know the status of those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill
and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall
Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly appreciate some clarification about this.
The CUP (109-05) is valid and encompasses all addresses listed on the permit (1290 & 1292
Foothill, 123, 135, 137, 175 Crandall). I don’t think we have any noise citations confirmed to have
been related to a sponsored event that have resulted in CUP violations for these addresses.
Let me know if I can provide further clarification.
Regards,
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John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:17 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Sandra Rowley <
Subject: Questions about fraternity operations
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Hi Timmi and John,
I'm hoping you can answer some questions for me.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address. A current screenshot is below.
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Usually, if there is a CUP, the fraternity is identified in SLOPD's database as a fraternity, as shown below for
Beta Theta Pi.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's database,
my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a supplement to
the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on 11/8/2023, which I have
attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls for the addresses on Crandall
Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It appears the terms of the CUP were never
fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not sure. Would you please let me know the status of
those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma
Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly
appreciate some clarification about this.
I have other questions about the ongoing fraternity operations at documented fraternity houses in R-1 and R-2
neighborhoods that have not been flagged in SLOPD's database so Cal Poly and Cuesta students who work as
SNAP officers are sent to those locations instead of sworn officers. SNAP officers can only issue Disturbance
Advisement Card (DAC) warnings, not citations. Also, fraternities are not eligible for DACs when a noise call is
made so fraternities are holding large events at those illegal fraternity; houses to get around the consequences
of an automatic response from SLOPD. It would be great if the database was updated in SLOPD's system so we
can get a handle on the illegal fraternity house operations in our neighborhood.
My main goal is consistency between code enforcement/community development and SLOPD's database.
Thank you for your help.
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Kathie Walker
Fraternity Report to SLO CDD Tway and Mezzapesa October 2023 (2).pdf
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From:Mezzapesa, John
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:59 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Ok. I didn’t comb through the whole log so not sure if any others were missed. Let me know if you find any more to
add to the list.
Also, just FYI, Rami may be reaching out to you for copies of reports and/or body cam footage for one or two locations
on the list.
John
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:57 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Confirmed. I’m tripping on why it wasn’t on the weekly report, I’ll reach out to Joe P from IT to get some help and see if
he can fix the report. It auto runs each week.
CW
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:00 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Christine,
Can you confirm the citation for 1292 Foothill? It wasn’t on the weekly report but appears to be on the police log.
John
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:43 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith
< ; Sandra Rowley < ; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine
<cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Questions about fraternity operations
John,
Thank you for the information.
Beta Theta Pi received another citation this weekend. One of my neighbors called me about it on Saturday and
was very upset because they could hear the noise from a couple of blocks away. The property also received
citations on 2/7/2025 and 2/13/2025. I believe this address was also issued an unruly gathering citation on
5/25/2024 when SLOPD had to respond multiple times and the fraternity members refused to shut down the
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party. It went on for several hours and we could hear it from our house on After a few hours,
Steve and I walked to Kentucky and Hathway and spoke with an officer who said they'd already responded three
times and had called their sergeant to the scene because the fraternity refused to stop the party.
Just FYI, the number of people listed on the dispatch log is self-reported by the person getting the citation. Same
with whether there is alcohol or not. The officers do not count the number of people at parties. I've seen parties
with well over 100 people and it was listed as 50 on the PD log, so the number listed is not necessarily accurate.
I wanted to clarify that as you work on the application of the CUP for the fraternity at 1327 E. Foothill Blvd. That
property has been a nightmare.
You said that you didn't have any noise citations for the CUP at 1292 Foothill and 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall
Way, which is Sigma Nu. There was a citation issued to 1292 Foothill Blvd this past weekend. Usually, the name
of the fraternity is listed next to the address on the address line in the PD dispatch log. I'm not sure why it's not
listed for 1292 Foothill. I've also seen some of the addresses for that CUP at 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way
show up in the SLOPD dispatch log. Those addresses are not on SLOPD's premised list so hopefully it is
updated by SLOPD to include all the addresses covered under the CUPs for fraternity operations.
The six property addresses at 1264 & 1264 1/2 Foothill Blvd and 1241, 1243, 1249, and 1251 Monte Vista Pl for
Lambda Chi Alpha were also not included on the premised list for SLOPD after my last public records request.
Hopefully, that has been updated or will be soon.
You said that SLOPD indicated there were three citations at these properties since the CUP was approved. Does
that include the most recent citation on 2/8/2025?
The fraternity also held a live music event that day, in violation of its CUP:
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Thank you, again, for your help sorting this out. I will send the list of noise calls at documented fraternity
addresses, including illegal fraternity houses over the past three weekends when I finish the report. I'm
including previous documentation that shows the houses are fraternity operations.
-Kathie
On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Kathie,
Thanks for reaching out with your concerns.
Please see my responses below.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address.
I checked with PD and they do have the address for Lambda Chi Alpha (1264 Foothill) identified as a
fraternity in their system.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
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I checked with PD - since approval, three citations have been issued at 1264 Foothill.
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's
database, my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
There is no issued CUP for a fraternity at 1327 Foothill. An initial application was received to
establish a fraternity in September of 2024. It underwent one review and was returned to the
applicant with comments in October. A second submission was received on February 5 and is
currently under review. I would also note that this location has received a few noise citations
from PD and subsequent notices & citations for land use violations from our department. This
information has been provided to planning to be included for consideration regarding their
recommendation to planning commission.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a
supplement to the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on
11/8/2023, which I have attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls
for the addresses on Crandall Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It
appears the terms of the CUP were never fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not
sure. Would you please let me know the status of those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill
and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall
Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly appreciate some clarification about this.
The CUP (109-05) is valid and encompasses all addresses listed on the permit (1290 & 1292
Foothill, 123, 135, 137, 175 Crandall). I don’t think we have any noise citations confirmed to have
been related to a sponsored event that have resulted in CUP violations for these addresses.
Let me know if I can provide further clarification.
Regards,
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
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919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:17 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Sandra Rowley <
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Hi Timmi and John,
I'm hoping you can answer some questions for me.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address. A current screenshot is below.
Usually, if there is a CUP, the fraternity is identified in SLOPD's database as a fraternity, as shown below for
Beta Theta Pi.
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2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's database,
my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a supplement to
the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on 11/8/2023, which I have
attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls for the addresses on Crandall
Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It appears the terms of the CUP were never
fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not sure. Would you please let me know the status of
those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma
Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly
appreciate some clarification about this.
I have other questions about the ongoing fraternity operations at documented fraternity houses in R-1 and R-2
neighborhoods that have not been flagged in SLOPD's database so Cal Poly and Cuesta students who work as
SNAP officers are sent to those locations instead of sworn officers. SNAP officers can only issue Disturbance
Advisement Card (DAC) warnings, not citations. Also, fraternities are not eligible for DACs when a noise call is
made so fraternities are holding large events at those illegal fraternity; houses to get around the consequences
of an automatic response from SLOPD. It would be great if the database was updated in SLOPD's system so we
can get a handle on the illegal fraternity house operations in our neighborhood.
My main goal is consistency between code enforcement/community development and SLOPD's database.
Thank you for your help.
Kathie Walker
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Fraternity Report to SLO CDD Tway and Mezzapesa October 2023 (2).pdf
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:57 AM
To:Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola
Subject:RE: 2069 McCollum
Perf, thanks so much.
CW
From: Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 7:58 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: 2069 McCollum
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Not to my knowledge!
Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola, M.A.
pronouns she/her/hers
Why Do Pronouns Matter?
Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Leadership & Service | Student Affairs
Cal Poly | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 | 805-756-7263
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:08:57 PM
To: Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>
Subject: 2069 McCollum
Hi E,
I’ve got a party reg request for 2069 McCollum. Theta Chi or no?
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:57 AM
To:Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Confirmed. I’m tripping on why it wasn’t on the weekly report, I’ll reach out to Joe P from IT to get some help and see if
he can fix the report. It auto runs each week.
CW
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:00 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Christine,
Can you confirm the citation for 1292 Foothill? It wasn’t on the weekly report but appears to be on the police log.
John
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:43 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith
< ; Sandra Rowley < ; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine
<cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Questions about fraternity operations
John,
Thank you for the information.
Beta Theta Pi received another citation this weekend. One of my neighbors called me about it on Saturday and
was very upset because they could hear the noise from a couple of blocks away. The property also received
citations on 2/7/2025 and 2/13/2025. I believe this address was also issued an unruly gathering citation on
5/25/2024 when SLOPD had to respond multiple times and the fraternity members refused to shut down the
party. It went on for several hours and we could hear it from our house on After a few hours,
Steve and I walked to Kentucky and Hathway and spoke with an officer who said they'd already responded three
times and had called their sergeant to the scene because the fraternity refused to stop the party.
Just FYI, the number of people listed on the dispatch log is self-reported by the person getting the citation. Same
with whether there is alcohol or not. The officers do not count the number of people at parties. I've seen parties
with well over 100 people and it was listed as 50 on the PD log, so the number listed is not necessarily accurate.
I wanted to clarify that as you work on the application of the CUP for the fraternity at 1327 E. Foothill Blvd. That
property has been a nightmare.
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You said that you didn't have any noise citations for the CUP at 1292 Foothill and 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall
Way, which is Sigma Nu. There was a citation issued to 1292 Foothill Blvd this past weekend. Usually, the name
of the fraternity is listed next to the address on the address line in the PD dispatch log. I'm not sure why it's not
listed for 1292 Foothill. I've also seen some of the addresses for that CUP at 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way
show up in the SLOPD dispatch log. Those addresses are not on SLOPD's premised list so hopefully it is
updated by SLOPD to include all the addresses covered under the CUPs for fraternity operations.
The six property addresses at 1264 & 1264 1/2 Foothill Blvd and 1241, 1243, 1249, and 1251 Monte Vista Pl for
Lambda Chi Alpha were also not included on the premised list for SLOPD after my last public records request.
Hopefully, that has been updated or will be soon.
You said that SLOPD indicated there were three citations at these properties since the CUP was approved. Does
that include the most recent citation on 2/8/2025?
The fraternity also held a live music event that day, in violation of its CUP:
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Thank you, again, for your help sorting this out. I will send the list of noise calls at documented fraternity
addresses, including illegal fraternity houses over the past three weekends when I finish the report. I'm
including previous documentation that shows the houses are fraternity operations.
-Kathie
On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Kathie,
Thanks for reaching out with your concerns.
Please see my responses below.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address.
I checked with PD and they do have the address for Lambda Chi Alpha (1264 Foothill) identified as a
fraternity in their system.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
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I checked with PD - since approval, three citations have been issued at 1264 Foothill.
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's
database, my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
There is no issued CUP for a fraternity at 1327 Foothill. An initial application was received to
establish a fraternity in September of 2024. It underwent one review and was returned to the
applicant with comments in October. A second submission was received on February 5 and is
currently under review. I would also note that this location has received a few noise citations
from PD and subsequent notices & citations for land use violations from our department. This
information has been provided to planning to be included for consideration regarding their
recommendation to planning commission.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a
supplement to the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on
11/8/2023, which I have attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls
for the addresses on Crandall Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It
appears the terms of the CUP were never fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not
sure. Would you please let me know the status of those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill
and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall
Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly appreciate some clarification about this.
The CUP (109-05) is valid and encompasses all addresses listed on the permit (1290 & 1292
Foothill, 123, 135, 137, 175 Crandall). I don’t think we have any noise citations confirmed to have
been related to a sponsored event that have resulted in CUP violations for these addresses.
Let me know if I can provide further clarification.
Regards,
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
605
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:17 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Sandra Rowley <
Subject: Questions about fraternity operations
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Hi Timmi and John,
I'm hoping you can answer some questions for me.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address. A current screenshot is below.
Usually, if there is a CUP, the fraternity is identified in SLOPD's database as a fraternity, as shown below for
Beta Theta Pi.
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2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's database,
my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a supplement to
the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on 11/8/2023, which I have
attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls for the addresses on Crandall
Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It appears the terms of the CUP were never
fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not sure. Would you please let me know the status of
those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma
Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly
appreciate some clarification about this.
I have other questions about the ongoing fraternity operations at documented fraternity houses in R-1 and R-2
neighborhoods that have not been flagged in SLOPD's database so Cal Poly and Cuesta students who work as
SNAP officers are sent to those locations instead of sworn officers. SNAP officers can only issue Disturbance
Advisement Card (DAC) warnings, not citations. Also, fraternities are not eligible for DACs when a noise call is
made so fraternities are holding large events at those illegal fraternity; houses to get around the consequences
of an automatic response from SLOPD. It would be great if the database was updated in SLOPD's system so we
can get a handle on the illegal fraternity house operations in our neighborhood.
My main goal is consistency between code enforcement/community development and SLOPD's database.
Thank you for your help.
Kathie Walker
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Fraternity Report to SLO CDD Tway and Mezzapesa October 2023 (2).pdf
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:51 AM
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
NV – negative violation
ALC – alcohol
1 person – depending on who is clearing the call, the SNAP/officer/dispatcher is including the estimated number of
people at a property
NR – No Report, most noise calls are secondarily cleared NR to show Records that there is not a physical report to
expect. A citation is not a report.
PEOP – abbreviation for people. You might also see PPL
CALL=1281 etc nothing that has to do with the clearance of the call, it’s a weird Spillman thing that’s part of call
tracking that we don’t actually use
50 ALCOHOL – probably means 50 people with alcohol present
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:39 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I have a technical question for you. Abbreviations
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = Citation
NV = vegetive violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
ALC = ??
1 PERSON = ??
NR = ??
PEOP = ??
CALL=1281, CALL=134, CALL=1501….etc.
50 ALCOHOL = ??
I realize some of these are self-explanatory, but I’m trying to create a key for all abbreviations for these when they
come up on the reports.
incid#=250221120 VREE,MASON 020305 12 PEOP CP ALC disp:NR clr:CIT call=150l
Thank you for your time and help. I truly appreciate it.
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From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:57 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = citation
NV = negative violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = means Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:51 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Can we go back a year please?
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:50 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. How far back am I going?
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’re having a good Wednesday so far. Can I get the contact history/report for 720
Foothill? Thak you in advance.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Resident citations attached.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:27 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, that would be great to have if you’re able to send those. Thank you again Christine.
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From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Report attached. Let me know if you need copies of the most recent citations.
Best,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a happy new year. May I ask you to send me any
info you may have on
1304 Foothill
For the last year.
Thank you Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Okay, so no calls for service at 2148 Santa Ynez and 1526 Slack.
If you have time this afternoon, like after 3pm, give me a call and I can explain how to read these and then I can get
feedback from you on additional information I can provide.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Within the last 6 months. Please and thank you.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. So for the reports, I need a date range. Are you looking for a couple of years’ worth of calls for service? Or
something different?
Thanks,
CW
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From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:38 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine ! Thank you for your help in advance. Here are the addresses.
2148 Santa Ynez Ave
1820 Hope St
658 Grave Ave
2090 Hays Street
1218 Bond Street
1229 Fredericks Street
385 Chaplin Lane
1908 Loomis Street
720 Foothill Boulevard
1275 Stafford Steet
1861 Hope Street
171 Orange Drive
1276 Bond Street
1555 Slack Street
299 Albert Drive
1526 Slack Street
1646 Fredericks Street
1220 Fredericks Street
1684 Mill Street
Thank you again! Have a great day.
Rami Salem
Code Enforcement Tech II
Community Development
E RSalem@slocity.org
T 805.781.7573
C 805.440.9825
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From:Mezzapesa, John
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:00 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Christine,
Can you confirm the citation for 1292 Foothill? It wasn’t on the weekly report but appears to be on the police log.
John
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:43 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith
< ; Sandra Rowley < ; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine
<cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Questions about fraternity operations
John,
Thank you for the information.
Beta Theta Pi received another citation this weekend. One of my neighbors called me about it on Saturday and
was very upset because they could hear the noise from a couple of blocks away. The property also received
citations on 2/7/2025 and 2/13/2025. I believe this address was also issued an unruly gathering citation on
5/25/2024 when SLOPD had to respond multiple times and the fraternity members refused to shut down the
party. It went on for several hours and we could hear it from our house on After a few hours,
Steve and I walked to Kentucky and Hathway and spoke with an officer who said they'd already responded three
times and had called their sergeant to the scene because the fraternity refused to stop the party.
Just FYI, the number of people listed on the dispatch log is self-reported by the person getting the citation. Same
with whether there is alcohol or not. The officers do not count the number of people at parties. I've seen parties
with well over 100 people and it was listed as 50 on the PD log, so the number listed is not necessarily accurate.
I wanted to clarify that as you work on the application of the CUP for the fraternity at 1327 E. Foothill Blvd. That
property has been a nightmare.
You said that you didn't have any noise citations for the CUP at 1292 Foothill and 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall
Way, which is Sigma Nu. There was a citation issued to 1292 Foothill Blvd this past weekend. Usually, the name
of the fraternity is listed next to the address on the address line in the PD dispatch log. I'm not sure why it's not
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listed for 1292 Foothill. I've also seen some of the addresses for that CUP at 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way
show up in the SLOPD dispatch log. Those addresses are not on SLOPD's premised list so hopefully it is
updated by SLOPD to include all the addresses covered under the CUPs for fraternity operations.
The six property addresses at 1264 & 1264 1/2 Foothill Blvd and 1241, 1243, 1249, and 1251 Monte Vista Pl for
Lambda Chi Alpha were also not included on the premised list for SLOPD after my last public records request.
Hopefully, that has been updated or will be soon.
You said that SLOPD indicated there were three citations at these properties since the CUP was approved. Does
that include the most recent citation on 2/8/2025?
The fraternity also held a live music event that day, in violation of its CUP:
Thank you, again, for your help sorting this out. I will send the list of noise calls at documented fraternity
addresses, including illegal fraternity houses over the past three weekends when I finish the report. I'm
including previous documentation that shows the houses are fraternity operations.
-Kathie
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On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Kathie,
Thanks for reaching out with your concerns.
Please see my responses below.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address.
I checked with PD and they do have the address for Lambda Chi Alpha (1264 Foothill) identified as a
fraternity in their system.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
I checked with PD - since approval, three citations have been issued at 1264 Foothill.
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's
database, my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
There is no issued CUP for a fraternity at 1327 Foothill. An initial application was received to
establish a fraternity in September of 2024. It underwent one review and was returned to the
applicant with comments in October. A second submission was received on February 5 and is
currently under review. I would also note that this location has received a few noise citations
from PD and subsequent notices & citations for land use violations from our department. This
information has been provided to planning to be included for consideration regarding their
recommendation to planning commission.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a
supplement to the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on
11/8/2023, which I have attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls
for the addresses on Crandall Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It
appears the terms of the CUP were never fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not
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sure. Would you please let me know the status of those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill
and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall
Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly appreciate some clarification about this.
The CUP (109-05) is valid and encompasses all addresses listed on the permit (1290 & 1292
Foothill, 123, 135, 137, 175 Crandall). I don’t think we have any noise citations confirmed to have
been related to a sponsored event that have resulted in CUP violations for these addresses.
Let me know if I can provide further clarification.
Regards,
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:17 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Sandra Rowley <
Subject: Questions about fraternity operations
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Hi Timmi and John,
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I'm hoping you can answer some questions for me.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address. A current screenshot is below.
Usually, if there is a CUP, the fraternity is identified in SLOPD's database as a fraternity, as shown below for
Beta Theta Pi.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's database,
my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a supplement to
the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on 11/8/2023, which I have
attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls for the addresses on Crandall
Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It appears the terms of the CUP were never
fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not sure. Would you please let me know the status of
those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma
Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly
appreciate some clarification about this.
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I have other questions about the ongoing fraternity operations at documented fraternity houses in R-1 and R-2
neighborhoods that have not been flagged in SLOPD's database so Cal Poly and Cuesta students who work as
SNAP officers are sent to those locations instead of sworn officers. SNAP officers can only issue Disturbance
Advisement Card (DAC) warnings, not citations. Also, fraternities are not eligible for DACs when a noise call is
made so fraternities are holding large events at those illegal fraternity; houses to get around the consequences
of an automatic response from SLOPD. It would be great if the database was updated in SLOPD's system so we
can get a handle on the illegal fraternity house operations in our neighborhood.
My main goal is consistency between code enforcement/community development and SLOPD's database.
Thank you for your help.
Kathie Walker
Fraternity Report to SLO CDD Tway and Mezzapesa October 2023 (2).pdf
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From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:39 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
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Wallace, Christine Delivered: 2/26/2025 9:39 AM Read: 2/26/2025 10:33 AM
Good morning, Christine! I have a technical question for you. Abbreviations
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = Citation
NV = vegetive violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
ALC = ??
1 PERSON = ??
NR = ??
PEOP = ??
CALL=1281, CALL=134, CALL=1501….etc.
50 ALCOHOL = ??
I realize some of these are self-explanatory, but I’m trying to create a key for all abbreviations for these when they
come up on the reports.
incid#=250221120 VREE,MASON 020305 12 PEOP CP ALC disp:NR clr:CIT call=150l
Thank you for your time and help. I truly appreciate it.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:57 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = citation
NV = negative violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = means Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:51 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Can we go back a year please?
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:50 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
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Hi Rami,
Sure thing. How far back am I going?
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’re having a good Wednesday so far. Can I get the contact history/report for 720
Foothill? Thak you in advance.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Resident citations attached.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:27 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, that would be great to have if you’re able to send those. Thank you again Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Report attached. Let me know if you need copies of the most recent citations.
Best,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a happy new year. May I ask you to send me any
info you may have on
1304 Foothill
For the last year.
Thank you Christine.
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From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Okay, so no calls for service at 2148 Santa Ynez and 1526 Slack.
If you have time this afternoon, like after 3pm, give me a call and I can explain how to read these and then I can get
feedback from you on additional information I can provide.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Within the last 6 months. Please and thank you.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. So for the reports, I need a date range. Are you looking for a couple of years’ worth of calls for service? Or
something different?
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:38 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine ! Thank you for your help in advance. Here are the addresses.
2148 Santa Ynez Ave
1820 Hope St
658 Grave Ave
2090 Hays Street
1218 Bond Street
1229 Fredericks Street
385 Chaplin Lane
1908 Loomis Street
720 Foothill Boulevard
1275 Stafford Steet
1861 Hope Street
171 Orange Drive
1276 Bond Street
1555 Slack Street
299 Albert Drive
1526 Slack Street
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1646 Fredericks Street
1220 Fredericks Street
1684 Mill Street
Thank you again! Have a great day.
Rami Salem
Code Enforcement Tech II
Community Development
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From:Kemp, Caleb
Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2025 8:32 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Cc:Mangskau, Natalie; Sisemore, Paul
Subject:Re: Sunday, March 2nd - frat presentation
Absolutely, not a problem. Just have her call dispatch/sergeant and let them know what car she ends up with.
Thank you,
Caleb
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From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4:58:51 PM
To: Kemp, Caleb <ckemp@slocity.org>
Cc: Mangskau, Natalie <nmangska@slocity.org>; Sisemore, Paul <psisemor@slocity.org>
Subject: Sunday, March 2nd - frat presentation
Hi Caleb,
The frat presentation scheduled for Sunday March 2nd at 8pm just changed to 7pm. I’ve got Mangskau scheduled for
this one. Is it okay for her to miss briefing to adjust to the 7pm?
I will already be on campus; I’ve got two presentations with Church from 5:30 to 6:45. I don’t want to ask to extend
Church as I need more people to participate in these and learn how to do them with me.
Please let me know if this works for you.
Thanks!
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
T 805.781.7186
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From:Hanh, Hannah
Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:22 PM
To:Ben Hamik
Subject:RE: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
Hi Ben,
Thanks for the follow up. We are wrapping up the review shortly, so I will send you a letter with the outstanding
comments before end of tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ben Hamik <
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 12:26 PM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
Hi Hannah,
I hope you had a good weekend! I just wanted to follow up on our submission of the outstanding items to obtain
a Conditional Use Permit. If you have any questions, feel free to let me know!
-Ben
Ben Hamik (he/him/his)
Denver, Colorado, USA
Cal Poly Class of 2025
B.A. Political Science/ M.P.P.
On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Ben.
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We will review the resubmittal materials and let you know if there are any outstanding completeness comments within
30 days.
Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ben Hamik <
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:51 AM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
Hi Hannah,
Yes! I've attached the digital copies of what I dropped off in person, please let me know if you have any
questions.
Ben Hamik (he/him/his)
Denver, Colorado, USA
Cal Poly Class of 2025
B.A. Political Science/ M.P.P.
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On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Ben,
Thanks for dropping off the revised application. Could you please email me digital copies of the materials as well?
You can email me all project documents moving forward, so no worries on needing to print them out.
Thank you!
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ben Hamik <
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 2:56 PM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
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Hi Hannah,
I have dropped off our revised application and site plans for review. I apologize it took a while! Let me know if
you have any questions.
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-Ben
Ben Hamik (he/him/his)
Denver, Colorado, USA
Cal Poly Class of 2025
B.A. Political Science/ M.P.P.
On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 08:14 Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
Good morning Ben,
I wanted to follow up on your Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to allow a fraternity at 1327
Foothill.
Attached is a letter containing staff’s comments after the initial completeness review of your submittal.
Please take a look and let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4:59 PM
To:Kemp, Caleb
Cc:Mangskau, Natalie; Sisemore, Paul
Subject:Sunday, March 2nd - frat presentation
Hi Caleb,
The frat presentation scheduled for Sunday March 2nd at 8pm just changed to 7pm. I’ve got Mangskau scheduled for
this one. Is it okay for her to miss briefing to adjust to the 7pm?
I will already be on campus; I’ve got two presentations with Church from 5:30 to 6:45. I don’t want to ask to extend
Church as I need more people to participate in these and learn how to do them with me.
Please let me know if this works for you.
Thanks!
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
T 805.781.7186
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From:Corey, Tyler
Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4:12 PM
To:Hanh, Hannah
Subject:FW: CUP for 1264 Foothill - Lambda Chi Alpha
Fyi- I would like to take all three frats we have to PC on 5/28, if possible. If we need to reassign due to workload
please let me know. Thanks
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4:08 PM
To: kathie walker < ; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sandra Rowley < ; Brett Cross < ; Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: CUP for 1264 Foothill - Lambda Chi Alpha
Hi Kathie,
Thank you for this email and the information. Code Enforcement and Planning will be reviewing it and supporting
information to confirm that a re-review is required. We will let you know when it is scheduled for Planning
Commission,
Thank you,
Timmi
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:31 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Cc: Sandra Rowley < ; Brett Cross <
Subject: CUP for 1264 Foothill - Lambda Chi Alpha
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Director Tway and Mr. Mezzapesa,
This past weekend, my neighbor called me because he was upset that there were ongoing
noisy parties from Foothill Blvd that he could hear from his house. Another neighbor on also
heard the loud party complained to SLOPD. My neighbor on wondered if I could hear the
parties. He said he'd called SLOPD to report the noise in the 1300 block of Foothill (he guessed) and the noise
stopped for a short time, but then resumed. So he called SLOPD again.
SLOPD had Officer Brewer call my neighbor and the officer said he'd responded to Foothill but the fraternity saw
his police unit and turned down the noise, therefore he was not able to document the party. However, the party
was at 1264 Foothill and is noted in the SLOPD dispatch log for the weekend. You can see that the call
comments on the PD log indicate my neighbor reported a loud party in the 1300-1400 block of Foothill but
wasn't sure of the exact address. Officer Brewer identified the party at 1264 Foothill but since the fraternity
members saw his police vehicle, they turned down the music before he could get out of his vehicle to document
the party so he did not issue a citation.
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Nonetheless, Lambda Chi Alpha at 1264 Foothill Blvd has been issued three noise citations, not including this
call or other complaints that were not cited, since the fraternity received approval for its CUP. This meets the
threshold of three violations listed in the CUP which triggers re-review of the fraternity's CUP with the Planning
Commission.
Additionally, they held a live music event at 1264 Foothill Blvd on 2/8/2025. Although this event was not cited by
SLOPD, it is still a violation of the conditions of the fraternity's CUP.
A link to the event is posted in their Instagram bio. Tickets were purchased through eventbrite.com.
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I appreciate that you are taking the fraternity problem seriously and working toward a solution. Historically,
before you were employed with the city, Community Development and Code Enforcement did not keep track of
the fraternity CUPs or illegal fraternity locations, which led to the total breakdown of our neighborhood. I remain
optimistic that we will be able to solve the problem. For example, Alpha Epsilon Pi seems to be taking the matter
seriously since its re-review with the Planning Commission and has been much more respectful. However,
Lambda Chi Alpha has flouted the terms of its CUP and has held disruptive parties and events, in violation of the
conditions of its CUP.
Please hold Lambda Chi Alpha responsible for these violations. The CUP states that three violations within 12
months trigger a re-review of the CUP and we have met that threshold, therefore there should be a re-review of
the fraternity's CUP. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Respectfully,
Kathie Walker
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4:08 PM
To:kathie walker; Mezzapesa, John
Cc:Sandra Rowley; Brett Cross; Corey, Tyler
Subject:RE: CUP for 1264 Foothill - Lambda Chi Alpha
Hi Kathie,
Thank you for this email and the information. Code Enforcement and Planning will be reviewing it and supporting
information to confirm that a re-review is required. We will let you know when it is scheduled for Planning
Commission,
Thank you,
Timmi
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:31 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Cc: Sandra Rowley < ; Brett Cross <
Subject: CUP for 1264 Foothill - Lambda Chi Alpha
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Director Tway and Mr. Mezzapesa,
This past weekend, my neighbor on called me because he was upset that there were ongoing
noisy parties from Foothill Blvd that he could hear from his house. Another neighbor on also
heard the loud party complained to SLOPD. My neighbor on wondered if I could hear the
parties. He said he'd called SLOPD to report the noise in the 1300 block of Foothill (he guessed) and the noise
stopped for a short time, but then resumed. So he called SLOPD again.
SLOPD had Officer Brewer call my neighbor and the officer said he'd responded to Foothill but the fraternity saw
his police unit and turned down the noise, therefore he was not able to document the party. However, the party
was at 1264 Foothill and is noted in the SLOPD dispatch log for the weekend. You can see that the call
comments on the PD log indicate my neighbor reported a loud party in the 1300-1400 block of Foothill but
wasn't sure of the exact address. Officer Brewer identified the party at 1264 Foothill but since the fraternity
members saw his police vehicle, they turned down the music before he could get out of his vehicle to document
the party so he did not issue a citation.
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Nonetheless, Lambda Chi Alpha at 1264 Foothill Blvd has been issued three noise citations, not including this
call or other complaints that were not cited, since the fraternity received approval for its CUP. This meets the
threshold of three violations listed in the CUP which triggers re-review of the fraternity's CUP with the Planning
Commission.
Additionally, they held a live music event at 1264 Foothill Blvd on 2/8/2025. Although this event was not cited by
SLOPD, it is still a violation of the conditions of the fraternity's CUP.
A link to the event is posted in their Instagram bio. Tickets were purchased through eventbrite.com.
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I appreciate that you are taking the fraternity problem seriously and working toward a solution. Historically,
before you were employed with the city, Community Development and Code Enforcement did not keep track of
the fraternity CUPs or illegal fraternity locations, which led to the total breakdown of our neighborhood. I remain
optimistic that we will be able to solve the problem. For example, Alpha Epsilon Pi seems to be taking the matter
seriously since its re-review with the Planning Commission and has been much more respectful. However,
Lambda Chi Alpha has flouted the terms of its CUP and has held disruptive parties and events, in violation of the
conditions of its CUP.
Please hold Lambda Chi Alpha responsible for these violations. The CUP states that three violations within 12
months trigger a re-review of the CUP and we have met that threshold, therefore there should be a re-review of
the fraternity's CUP. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Respectfully,
Kathie Walker
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From:kathie walker <
Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:31 PM
To:Mezzapesa, John; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Cc:Sandra Rowley; Brett Cross
Subject:CUP for 1264 Foothill - Lambda Chi Alpha
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Director Tway and Mr. Mezzapesa,
This past weekend, my neighbor on called me because he was upset that there were ongoing
noisy parties from Foothill Blvd that he could hear from his house. Another neighbor on also
heard the loud party complained to SLOPD. My neighbor on wondered if I could hear the
parties. He said he'd called SLOPD to report the noise in the 1300 block of Foothill (he guessed) and the noise
stopped for a short time, but then resumed. So he called SLOPD again.
SLOPD had Officer Brewer call my neighbor and the officer said he'd responded to Foothill but the fraternity saw
his police unit and turned down the noise, therefore he was not able to document the party. However, the party
was at 1264 Foothill and is noted in the SLOPD dispatch log for the weekend. You can see that the call
comments on the PD log indicate my neighbor reported a loud party in the 1300-1400 block of Foothill but
wasn't sure of the exact address. Officer Brewer identified the party at 1264 Foothill but since the fraternity
members saw his police vehicle, they turned down the music before he could get out of his vehicle to document
the party so he did not issue a citation.
Nonetheless, Lambda Chi Alpha at 1264 Foothill Blvd has been issued three noise citations, not including this
call or other complaints that were not cited, since the fraternity received approval for its CUP. This meets the
threshold of three violations listed in the CUP which triggers re-review of the fraternity's CUP with the Planning
Commission.
Additionally, they held a live music event at 1264 Foothill Blvd on 2/8/2025. Although this event was not cited by
SLOPD, it is still a violation of the conditions of the fraternity's CUP.
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A link to the event is posted in their Instagram bio. Tickets were purchased through eventbrite.com.
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I appreciate that you are taking the fraternity problem seriously and working toward a solution. Historically,
before you were employed with the city, Community Development and Code Enforcement did not keep track of
the fraternity CUPs or illegal fraternity locations, which led to the total breakdown of our neighborhood. I remain
optimistic that we will be able to solve the problem. For example, Alpha Epsilon Pi seems to be taking the matter
seriously since its re-review with the Planning Commission and has been much more respectful. However,
Lambda Chi Alpha has flouted the terms of its CUP and has held disruptive parties and events, in violation of the
conditions of its CUP.
Please hold Lambda Chi Alpha responsible for these violations. The CUP states that three violations within 12
months trigger a re-review of the CUP and we have met that threshold, therefore there should be a re-review of
the fraternity's CUP. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
Kathie Walker
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From:kathie walker <
Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:43 PM
To:Mezzapesa, John
Cc:Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Brett Cross; Carolyn Smith; Sandra Rowley; Scott, Rick; Wallace,
Christine
Subject:Re: Questions about fraternity operations
John,
Thank you for the information.
Beta Theta Pi received another citation this weekend. One of my neighbors called me about it on Saturday and
was very upset because they could hear the noise from a couple of blocks away. The property also received
citations on 2/7/2025 and 2/13/2025. I believe this address was also issued an unruly gathering citation on
5/25/2024 when SLOPD had to respond multiple times and the fraternity members refused to shut down the
party. It went on for several hours and we could hear it from our house on After a few hours,
Steve and I walked to Kentucky and Hathway and spoke with an officer who said they'd already responded three
times and had called their sergeant to the scene because the fraternity refused to stop the party.
Just FYI, the number of people listed on the dispatch log is self-reported by the person getting the citation. Same
with whether there is alcohol or not. The officers do not count the number of people at parties. I've seen parties
with well over 100 people and it was listed as 50 on the PD log, so the number listed is not necessarily accurate.
I wanted to clarify that as you work on the application of the CUP for the fraternity at 1327 E. Foothill Blvd. That
property has been a nightmare.
You said that you didn't have any noise citations for the CUP at 1292 Foothill and 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall
Way, which is Sigma Nu. There was a citation issued to 1292 Foothill Blvd this past weekend. Usually, the name
of the fraternity is listed next to the address on the address line in the PD dispatch log. I'm not sure why it's not
listed for 1292 Foothill. I've also seen some of the addresses for that CUP at 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way
show up in the SLOPD dispatch log. Those addresses are not on SLOPD's premised list so hopefully it is
updated by SLOPD to include all the addresses covered under the CUPs for fraternity operations.
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The six property addresses at 1264 & 1264 1/2 Foothill Blvd and 1241, 1243, 1249, and 1251 Monte Vista Pl for
Lambda Chi Alpha were also not included on the premised list for SLOPD after my last public records request.
Hopefully, that has been updated or will be soon.
You said that SLOPD indicated there were three citations at these properties since the CUP was approved. Does
that include the most recent citation on 2/8/2025?
The fraternity also held a live music event that day, in violation of its CUP:
Thank you, again, for your help sorting this out. I will send the list of noise calls at documented fraternity
addresses, including illegal fraternity houses over the past three weekends when I finish the report. I'm
including previous documentation that shows the houses are fraternity operations.
-Kathie
On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Kathie,
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Thanks for reaching out with your concerns.
Please see my responses below.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address.
I checked with PD and they do have the address for Lambda Chi Alpha (1264 Foothill) identified as a
fraternity in their system.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
I checked with PD - since approval, three citations have been issued at 1264 Foothill.
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's
database, my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
There is no issued CUP for a fraternity at 1327 Foothill. An initial application was received to
establish a fraternity in September of 2024. It underwent one review and was returned to the
applicant with comments in October. A second submission was received on February 5 and is
currently under review. I would also note that this location has received a few noise citations
from PD and subsequent notices & citations for land use violations from our department. This
information has been provided to planning to be included for consideration regarding their
recommendation to planning commission.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a
supplement to the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on
11/8/2023, which I have attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls
for the addresses on Crandall Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It
appears the terms of the CUP were never fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not
sure. Would you please let me know the status of those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill
and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall
Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly appreciate some clarification about this.
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The CUP (109-05) is valid and encompasses all addresses listed on the permit (1290 & 1292
Foothill, 123, 135, 137, 175 Crandall). I don’t think we have any noise citations confirmed to have
been related to a sponsored event that have resulted in CUP violations for these addresses.
Let me know if I can provide further clarification.
Regards,
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:17 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Sandra Rowley <
Subject: Questions about fraternity operations
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Hi Timmi and John,
I'm hoping you can answer some questions for me.
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1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address. A current screenshot is below.
Usually, if there is a CUP, the fraternity is identified in SLOPD's database as a fraternity, as shown below for
Beta Theta Pi.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's database,
my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a supplement to
the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on 11/8/2023, which I have
attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls for the addresses on Crandall
Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It appears the terms of the CUP were never
fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not sure. Would you please let me know the status of
those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma
Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly
appreciate some clarification about this.
I have other questions about the ongoing fraternity operations at documented fraternity houses in R-1 and R-2
neighborhoods that have not been flagged in SLOPD's database so Cal Poly and Cuesta students who work as
SNAP officers are sent to those locations instead of sworn officers. SNAP officers can only issue Disturbance
Advisement Card (DAC) warnings, not citations. Also, fraternities are not eligible for DACs when a noise call is
made so fraternities are holding large events at those illegal fraternity; houses to get around the consequences
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of an automatic response from SLOPD. It would be great if the database was updated in SLOPD's system so we
can get a handle on the illegal fraternity house operations in our neighborhood.
My main goal is consistency between code enforcement/community development and SLOPD's database.
Thank you for your help.
Kathie Walker
Fraternity Report to SLO CDD Tway and Mezzapesa October 2023 (2).pdf
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From:Colin Vaughn Shea <cshea02@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2025 12:53 PM
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:Re: IFC Follow Up Questions
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Hi Rami,
I got your voicemail and wanted to follow up and find a time. Sorry for the delayed response I was out at a
conference since last Thursday.
Are you available tomorrow 2/26 3-4pm?
Best,
Colin Shea
Business Administration, Financial Management
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
(206) 409 8630 | LinkedIn
From: Colin Vaughn Shea
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 1:08:39 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: IFC Follow Up Questions
Hi Rami,
I hope you are doing well; Many of the chapter presidents are wanting to work with the city and are hoping to get
a few things clarified from our conversation a few weeks ago. The following are questions that have been asked
and we are hoping to get them answered!
1. While discussing land use it was mentioned that if someone was wearing a Fraternity t-shirt on a
property it could be considered improper use of the property if that property did not have the proper
permits, as well as if a Fraternity Flag was visible on the property whether in the window or on a flagpole.
Can you clarify how this would be enforced?
2. Where can a code enforcement officer access a residential property when enforcing the
municipal code? What allows a code enforcement officer to enter the property?
4. Can you clarify how the Code is enforced when it comes to Noise? Is it up to officer discretion? Is there a
decible reading requirement?
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5. Can you share a list of common code violations that are not related to Housing zoning or noise?
things like trash, property safety, parking, etc.?
6. Can you clarify if there are action items that properties need to be complete after receiving a
Notice of Violation? Are there fines associated with notices?
7. We discussed the opportunity for a special event permit for events that are located in R1 and R2
Zones as well as R3 and R4 Zones without a Conditional Use Permit. What is the process to get these
permits? Would they be awarded to Fraternities or sororities in locations without a Conditional Use
Permit? What type of events can get approved?
8. Can you Layout what Zero tolerance means for Code Enforcement and how Zero tolerance will be
enforced?
9. What happens if a Fraternity or Sorority loses their Conditional Use permit?
10. What are the defining factors of a R-Zone? How is the density of a zone set/calculated?
11. How is Code Enforcement approaching the enforcement of housing of organizations that are
affiliated and good standing with Cal Poly but who are not connected to The Fraternity and Sorority Life
office?
Thank you for your time!
Best,
Colin V. Shea
IFC President
Business Administration, Entrepreneurship
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
_____
(206) 409-8630 | LinkedIn
www.calpoly.edu
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From:Mezzapesa, John
Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2025 12:53 PM
To:kathie walker; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Cc:Brett Cross; Carolyn Smith; Sandra Rowley
Subject:RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Hi Kathie,
Thanks for reaching out with your concerns.
Please see my responses below.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address.
I checked with PD and they do have the address for Lambda Chi Alpha (1264 Foothill) identified as
a fraternity in their system.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
I checked with PD - since approval, three citations have been issued at 1264 Foothill.
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's
database, my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
There is no issued CUP for a fraternity at 1327 Foothill. An initial application was received to
establish a fraternity in September of 2024. It underwent one review and was returned to the
applicant with comments in October. A second submission was received on February 5 and is
currently under review. I would also note that this location has received a few noise citations from
PD and subsequent notices & citations for land use violations from our department. This
information has been provided to planning to be included for consideration regarding their
recommendation to planning commission.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a
supplement to the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on
11/8/2023, which I have attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls
for the addresses on Crandall Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It
appears the terms of the CUP were never fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not
sure. Would you please let me know the status of those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill
and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall
Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly appreciate some clarification about this.
The CUP (109-05) is valid and encompasses all addresses listed on the permit (1290 & 1292
Foothill, 123, 135, 137, 175 Crandall). I don’t think we have any noise citations confirmed to have
been related to a sponsored event that have resulted in CUP violations for these addresses.
Let me know if I can provide further clarification.
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Regards,
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:17 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Sandra Rowley <
Subject: Questions about fraternity operations
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Hi Timmi and John,
I'm hoping you can answer some questions for me.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address. A current screenshot is below.
Usually, if there is a CUP, the fraternity is identified in SLOPD's database as a fraternity, as shown below for
Beta Theta Pi.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's database,
my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
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4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a supplement to
the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on 11/8/2023, which I have
attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls for the addresses on Crandall
Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It appears the terms of the CUP were never
fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not sure. Would you please let me know the status of
those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma
Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly
appreciate some clarification about this.
I have other questions about the ongoing fraternity operations at documented fraternity houses in R-1 and R-2
neighborhoods that have not been flagged in SLOPD's database so Cal Poly and Cuesta students who work as
SNAP officers are sent to those locations instead of sworn officers. SNAP officers can only issue Disturbance
Advisement Card (DAC) warnings, not citations. Also, fraternities are not eligible for DACs when a noise call is
made so fraternities are holding large events at those illegal fraternity; houses to get around the consequences
of an automatic response from SLOPD. It would be great if the database was updated in SLOPD's system so we
can get a handle on the illegal fraternity house operations in our neighborhood.
My main goal is consistency between code enforcement/community development and SLOPD's database.
Thank you for your help.
Kathie Walker
Fraternity Report to SLO CDD Tway and Mezzapesa October 2023 (2).pdf
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Monday, February 24, 2025 9:23 AM
To:
Subject:RE: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
Great, see you then.
CW
From:
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 9:19 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
Christine,
Yes, same building and room.
Thanks,
Matthew
On Feb 24, 2025, at 8:23 AM, Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Matthew,
I sure can. Still the same room?
Best,
Christine
From:
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2025 7:47 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
Hi Christine,
I apologize for the late notice but I was wondering if you could do 7pm on 3/2 instead of 8pm?
Thank you,
Matthew
On Feb 20, 2025, at 12:55 PM, Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Perfect! Thanks so much, I’ll see you all at 8pm on 3/2.
Best,
Christine
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From: Matthew G <
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2025 11:28 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
Hi Christine,
Thank you for the response. Sunday, March 2nd works great for us. Our chapter
meets on the Cal Poly campus in Building 52-E27 at 8 pm. We appreciate you
coming in and look forward to your presentation.
Thank you,
Matthew Gnos
On Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Matthew,
Absolutely. I can do 8pm on Sunday, March 2nd. Would that work for y’all?
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
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From: Matthew G <
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:23 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
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Hi Christine,
I am the Risk Manager of a local fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, at Cal Poly. I heard it
was possible to schedule a time for you to come to one of our chapter meetings
and give a short presentation on code enforcement and ticket prevention. I feel
that this could be beneficial to my chapter. Is this still something you were
offering? Our chapter meetings are usually on Sunday nights at 8 pm. Please let me
know if this is something you would be interested in and we can work from there.
Thank you,
Matthew Gnos
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From:Luis Rojas <
Sent:Monday, February 24, 2025 8:58 AM
To:LeSage, Kacy
Subject:Volunteer Opportunities
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My name is Luis Rojas and I am the community Service Chair for my Fraternity here at Cal Poly. I am reaching
out because Ryan Stice advised us to reach out to you for possible service events with you. I wanted to see if
you all had events or tasks or volunteer events for a group of 15-17 people, we would love to help out.
Please let me know to be able to schedule something with you all!
Thank you,
Luis Rojas
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Monday, February 24, 2025 8:23 AM
To:
Subject:RE: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
Hi Matthew,
I sure can. Still the same room?
Best,
Christine
From:
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2025 7:47 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
Hi Christine,
I apologize for the late notice but I was wondering if you could do 7pm on 3/2 instead of 8pm?
Thank you,
Matthew
On Feb 20, 2025, at 12:55 PM, Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Perfect! Thanks so much, I’ll see you all at 8pm on 3/2.
Best,
Christine
From: Matthew G <
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2025 11:28 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
Hi Christine,
Thank you for the response. Sunday, March 2nd works great for us. Our chapter meets on the Cal
Poly campus in Building 52-E27 at 8 pm. We appreciate you coming in and look forward to your
presentation.
Thank you,
Matthew Gnos
On Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Matthew,
Absolutely. I can do 8pm on Sunday, March 2nd. Would that work for y’all?
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Thanks,
Christine Wallace
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Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:23 PM
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Hi Christine,
I am the Risk Manager of a local fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, at Cal Poly. I heard it was possible
to schedule a time for you to come to one of our chapter meetings and give a short presentation
on code enforcement and ticket prevention. I feel that this could be beneficial to my chapter. Is
this still something you were offering? Our chapter meetings are usually on Sunday nights at 8
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pm. Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in and we can work from
there.
Thank you,
Matthew Gnos
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Sunday, February 23, 2025 4:47 PM
To:Sigma Nu President
Subject:RE: CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
Thank you, Charlie,
I think we should shoot for the next three weeks, as the Planning Commission meeting is approaching,
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sigma Nu President <cpsnupresident@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2025 10:25 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
Thank you for getting back to me. Let me put together a group and find a date that works for all of us.
Thanks!
Charlie Minor
Eminent Commander
Sigma Nu - Kappa Pi Chapter
e: cpsnupresident@gmail.com
p:(
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Charlie,
Thanks for reaching out. My suggestion would be to hold a meeting with Sigma Nu leadership and some staff here at
the City so we can talk through the Planning Commission process. An hour meeting would likely be helpful, please
just let me know what your availability looks like and how many people you would like to bring.
I believe the Planning Commission meeting will be scheduled for May, so it would be helpful to meet in the next
month or so, if possible, so you can prepare.
Please let me know what days/times tend to work best for your team.
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Thank you,
Timmi
From: Sigma Nu President <cpsnupresident@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:21 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
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Dear Ms. Tway,
My name is Charlie Minor, and I am the president of Sigma Nu at Cal Poly. Over the past month, I have been in
constant communication with Rami Salem regarding a violation we received concerning our conditional use
permit at our chapter house, 1304 East Foothill Blvd. We take this matter very seriously and have been actively
taking the necessary steps to resolve it in order to maintain our relationship with the city, the school, and our
community.
I am reaching out because I would greatly appreciate any advice or information you could provide before I
present to the planning commission. We have already taken steps to educate not only our own chapter but the
entire IFC. Last week, I coordinated a session for Rami to speak with all fraternity presidents, which proved to
be extremely valuable.
While we are proactively addressing any potential violations, this remains a new and unfamiliar issue for us. I
would greatly appreciate hearing your perspective on the matter and any guidance you may have.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
Charlie Minor
Charlie Minor
Eminent Commander
Sigma Nu - Kappa Pi Chapter
e: cpsnupresident@gmail.com
p: (
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From:Sigma Nu President <cpsnupresident@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, February 21, 2025 10:25 AM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:Re: CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
Thank you for getting back to me. Let me put together a group and find a date that works for all of us.
Thanks!
Charlie Minor
Eminent Commander
Sigma Nu - Kappa Pi Chapter
e: cpsnupresident@gmail.com
p:(
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Charlie,
Thanks for reaching out. My suggestion would be to hold a meeting with Sigma Nu leadership and some staff here at
the City so we can talk through the Planning Commission process. An hour meeting would likely be helpful, please
just let me know what your availability looks like and how many people you would like to bring.
I believe the Planning Commission meeting will be scheduled for May, so it would be helpful to meet in the next
month or so, if possible, so you can prepare.
Please let me know what days/times tend to work best for your team.
Thank you,
Timmi
From: Sigma Nu President <cpsnupresident@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:21 AM
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To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
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Dear Ms. Tway,
My name is Charlie Minor, and I am the president of Sigma Nu at Cal Poly. Over the past month, I have been in
constant communication with Rami Salem regarding a violation we received concerning our conditional use
permit at our chapter house, 1304 East Foothill Blvd. We take this matter very seriously and have been actively
taking the necessary steps to resolve it in order to maintain our relationship with the city, the school, and our
community.
I am reaching out because I would greatly appreciate any advice or information you could provide before I
present to the planning commission. We have already taken steps to educate not only our own chapter but the
entire IFC. Last week, I coordinated a session for Rami to speak with all fraternity presidents, which proved to
be extremely valuable.
While we are proactively addressing any potential violations, this remains a new and unfamiliar issue for us. I
would greatly appreciate hearing your perspective on the matter and any guidance you may have.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
Charlie Minor
Charlie Minor
Eminent Commander
Sigma Nu - Kappa Pi Chapter
e: cpsnupresident@gmail.com
p: (
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From:Loll, Bryce
Sent:Friday, February 21, 2025 9:57 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Sunday - revision
Sounds good, should be all good to go on intime.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2025 9:00 AM
To: Loll, Bryce <bloll@slocity.org>
Cc: Swartz, Corry <cswartz@slocity.org>; Mangskau, Natalie <nmangska@slocity.org>
Subject: Sunday - revision
Hi Bryce,
One more change to this Sunday’s frat presentations – I need Corry for 3pm and 4pm and then release Mangskau
from the 8pm.
Corry, I’ll be at the station at 2:45 to travel over.
Thanks!
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
T 805.781.7186
slocity.org
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Friday, February 21, 2025 9:00 AM
To:Loll, Bryce
Cc:Swartz, Corry; Mangskau, Natalie
Subject:Sunday - revision
Hi Bryce,
One more change to this Sunday’s frat presentations – I need Corry for 3pm and 4pm and then release Mangskau
from the 8pm.
Corry, I’ll be at the station at 2:45 to travel over.
Thanks!
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
T 805.781.7186
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Friday, February 21, 2025 8:33 AM
To:Loll, Bryce
Subject:RE: Sunday Frat meeting
Thanks. I might be in touch re: 2/23 again, I think I screwed up on one of the schedules.
From: Loll, Bryce <bloll@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2025 8:32 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Sunday Frat meeting
I added notes for Swartz on 2/23 and 3/9.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:48 PM
To: Swartz, Corry <cswartz@slocity.org>; Loll, Bryce <bloll@slocity.org>
Cc: Dickel, Jason <jdickel@slocity.org>
Subject: Sunday Frat meeting
Hi Corry,
Our frat meeting got moved from 3pm to 4pm on Sunday. I’ll be at the station at 3:45pm to travel over together.
@Loll, Bryce could you please make that adjustment in InTime?
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
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E cwallace@slocity.org
T 805.781.7186
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From:Loll, Bryce
Sent:Friday, February 21, 2025 8:32 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Sunday Frat meeting
I added notes for Swartz on 2/23 and 3/9.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:48 PM
To: Swartz, Corry <cswartz@slocity.org>; Loll, Bryce <bloll@slocity.org>
Cc: Dickel, Jason <jdickel@slocity.org>
Subject: Sunday Frat meeting
Hi Corry,
Our frat meeting got moved from 3pm to 4pm on Sunday. I’ll be at the station at 3:45pm to travel over together.
@Loll, Bryce could you please make that adjustment in InTime?
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
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Police Department
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From:Loll, Bryce
Sent:Friday, February 21, 2025 8:20 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: more frat presentations
Sounds good ma’am.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:53 PM
To: Loll, Bryce <bloll@slocity.org>
Cc: Swartz, Corry <cswartz@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: more frat presentations
Hi Bryce,
Revision for me and Corry on 3/9, the meeting has been moved to 2pm. I’ll be here at 1:45 to travel over with Corry.
Thanks,
CW
From: Wallace, Christine
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:31 PM
To: Dickel, Jason <jdickel@slocity.org>
Cc: Loll, Bryce <bloll@slocity.org>; Church, Conor <CChurch@slocity.org>; Swartz, Corry <cswartz@slocity.org>
Subject: more frat presentations
Hi Jason,
I’ve added a few more frat presentations to the calendar for the next couple weekends. Can I have Church help with
two on 3/2, 5:30pm and 6:15pm (both on campus) and then Swartz on 3/9 at noon on campus?
Thanks,
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From:kathie walker <
Sent:Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:31 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Cc:Mezzapesa, John; Brett Cross; Carolyn Smith; Sandra Rowley
Subject:Re: Questions about fraternity operations
Thank you, Timmi.
At today's SCLC meeting, Mila LaBarre (neighborhood representative on the SCLC) brought up the situation with
winter rush events held at illegal fraternity houses in our neighborhood despite the presentation made by code
enforcement at Cal Poly's Greek life event on 1/11/2025. She explained that when city officials went to the
neighborhood and observed rush events on 1/17/2025, fraternities moved their tables with laptops into the
backyards and denied they were holding rush events. Then fraternities would not answer the door when city
officials knocked at addresses where rush events were advertised and guys could be heard in the backyard.
Jason Mockford is a member of SCLC and said he is meeting with you next week so I am trying to put together
the information for you, including photos and social media posts, the fraternity events held at illegal fraternity
houses during the fall and winter rush.
Also, Christine Dietrick emailed me a few weeks ago about a central repository for all the information to enable
better communication between Community Development and SLOPD. Such a great idea! She hinted that she is
working to find a solution. I don't think Cal Poly is likely to cooperate without legal intervention (based on my
experience and conversations with other people who work closely with Cal Poly administration) but am hoping
for the best.
-Kathie
On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Kathie,
I want to acknowledge that we have received your email, I apologize for the delay in our response. I believe John is
looking into these things and will have a response for you soon. Thanks
Timmi
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:17 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Sandra Rowley <
Subject: Questions about fraternity operations
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Hi Timmi and John,
I'm hoping you can answer some questions for me.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address. A current screenshot is below.
Usually, if there is a CUP, the fraternity is identified in SLOPD's database as a fraternity, as shown below for
Beta Theta Pi.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's database,
my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a supplement to
the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on 11/8/2023, which I have
attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls for the addresses on Crandall
Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It appears the terms of the CUP were never
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fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not sure. Would you please let me know the status of
those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma
Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly
appreciate some clarification about this.
I have other questions about the ongoing fraternity operations at documented fraternity houses in R-1 and R-2
neighborhoods that have not been flagged in SLOPD's database so Cal Poly and Cuesta students who work as
SNAP officers are sent to those locations instead of sworn officers. SNAP officers can only issue Disturbance
Advisement Card (DAC) warnings, not citations. Also, fraternities are not eligible for DACs when a noise call is
made so fraternities are holding large events at those illegal fraternity; houses to get around the consequences
of an automatic response from SLOPD. It would be great if the database was updated in SLOPD's system so we
can get a handle on the illegal fraternity house operations in our neighborhood.
My main goal is consistency between code enforcement/community development and SLOPD's database.
Thank you for your help.
Kathie Walker
Fraternity Report to SLO CDD Tway and Mezzapesa October 2023 (2).pdf
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Thursday, February 20, 2025 7:43 PM
To:kathie walker; Mezzapesa, John
Cc:Brett Cross; Carolyn Smith; Sandra Rowley
Subject:RE: Questions about fraternity operations
Hi Kathie,
I want to acknowledge that we have received your email, I apologize for the delay in our response. I believe John is
looking into these things and will have a response for you soon. Thanks
Timmi
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:17 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Sandra Rowley <
Subject: Questions about fraternity operations
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Hi Timmi and John,
I'm hoping you can answer some questions for me.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address. A current screenshot is below.
Usually, if there is a CUP, the fraternity is identified in SLOPD's database as a fraternity, as shown below for
Beta Theta Pi.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
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3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's database,
my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a supplement to
the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on 11/8/2023, which I have
attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls for the addresses on Crandall
Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It appears the terms of the CUP were never
fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not sure. Would you please let me know the status of
those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma
Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly
appreciate some clarification about this.
I have other questions about the ongoing fraternity operations at documented fraternity houses in R-1 and R-2
neighborhoods that have not been flagged in SLOPD's database so Cal Poly and Cuesta students who work as
SNAP officers are sent to those locations instead of sworn officers. SNAP officers can only issue Disturbance
Advisement Card (DAC) warnings, not citations. Also, fraternities are not eligible for DACs when a noise call is
made so fraternities are holding large events at those illegal fraternity; houses to get around the consequences
of an automatic response from SLOPD. It would be great if the database was updated in SLOPD's system so we
can get a handle on the illegal fraternity house operations in our neighborhood.
My main goal is consistency between code enforcement/community development and SLOPD's database.
Thank you for your help.
Kathie Walker
Fraternity Report to SLO CDD Tway and Mezzapesa October 2023 (2).pdf
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Thursday, February 20, 2025 1:33 PM
To:Ryan Krakauer
Subject:RE: Cal Poly Fraternities
Perfect, it’s on the calendar. See you then!
CW
From: Ryan Krakauer <risk.cpifc@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2025 1:29 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Cal Poly Fraternities
Christine,
The 5th at 2pm works great for me. I would be happy to meet with you at your office. Enjoy your time out of town.
Ryan Krakauer
VP of Risk Management IFC Council
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Ryan,
All good. I’m out of town most of next week but the first week of March, I’ve got lots of time. How does Wednesday,
March 5th at 2pm look for you? I can host you here at the station, 1042 Walnut Street or I can come meet up
somewhere, up to you.
Best,
Christine
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From: Ryan Krakauer <risk.cpifc@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:59 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Cal Poly Fraternities
Christine,
I appreciate your patience, I was hoping to get to you sooner than I am.
It was great hearing your input last week at the IFC general meeting. I regret that I could not introduce myself. I
would love to meet with you to discuss some possibilities for the upcoming quarters and to find times to meet
with my chapter at our weekly meetings.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are best for me, please let me know what works best for you.
Thank you for all your help,
Ryan Krakauer
VP of Risk Management IFC Council
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
On Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Ryan,
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Thanks for reaching out. I’ve met with Cole several times over the last couple weeks, and he shared that he
announced in IFC last week that I’m available to come speak to chapters. Several chapters reached out and I’ve got
two on the calendar and a third about to get schedule.
I’m happy to meet with you to share how I present at chapter meetings. Let me know what works best for you.
Best,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From: Ryan Krakauer <risk.cpifc@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 12:56 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Cc: Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>
Subject: Cal Poly Fraternities
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Christine,
My name is Ryan Krakauer. I represent Cal Poly IFC as the VP of Risk Management and Alpha Sigma Phi
Fraternity as an executive board member.
First, I would love to schedule a time that works for you to visit my chapter on a Sunday evening for our weekly
meeting. My chapter and other Greek organizations can learn so much from you. I have heard amazing things
about the program you bring to fraternities to help us be better members of SLO.
Second, one aspect of my position as the VP of Risk Management on the Interfraternity Council is determining
what speakers or teachers would best help IFC members become better community members. I would love to
discuss the details of having you or another representative visit some of the fraternities on campus throughout
the academic year to teach us and answer all of our questions.
I appreciate all the time you have donated to Cal Poly and our fraternities in the past, and I look forward to
speaking with you soon.
Thank you,
Ryan Krakauer
VP of Risk Management IFC Council
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Thursday, February 20, 2025 1:08 PM
To:Ryan Krakauer
Subject:RE: Cal Poly Fraternities
Hi Ryan,
All good. I’m out of town most of next week but the first week of March, I’ve got lots of time. How does Wednesday,
March 5th at 2pm look for you? I can host you here at the station, 1042 Walnut Street or I can come meet up
somewhere, up to you.
Best,
Christine
From: Ryan Krakauer <risk.cpifc@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:59 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Cal Poly Fraternities
Christine,
I appreciate your patience, I was hoping to get to you sooner than I am.
It was great hearing your input last week at the IFC general meeting. I regret that I could not introduce myself. I
would love to meet with you to discuss some possibilities for the upcoming quarters and to find times to meet
with my chapter at our weekly meetings.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are best for me, please let me know what works best for you.
Thank you for all your help,
Ryan Krakauer
VP of Risk Management IFC Council
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
On Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Ryan,
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Thanks for reaching out. I’ve met with Cole several times over the last couple weeks, and he shared that he
announced in IFC last week that I’m available to come speak to chapters. Several chapters reached out and I’ve got
two on the calendar and a third about to get schedule.
I’m happy to meet with you to share how I present at chapter meetings. Let me know what works best for you.
Best,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
T 805.781.7186
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Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 12:56 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Cc: Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>
Subject: Cal Poly Fraternities
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Christine,
My name is Ryan Krakauer. I represent Cal Poly IFC as the VP of Risk Management and Alpha Sigma Phi
Fraternity as an executive board member.
First, I would love to schedule a time that works for you to visit my chapter on a Sunday evening for our weekly
meeting. My chapter and other Greek organizations can learn so much from you. I have heard amazing things
about the program you bring to fraternities to help us be better members of SLO.
Second, one aspect of my position as the VP of Risk Management on the Interfraternity Council is determining
what speakers or teachers would best help IFC members become better community members. I would love to
discuss the details of having you or another representative visit some of the fraternities on campus throughout
the academic year to teach us and answer all of our questions.
I appreciate all the time you have donated to Cal Poly and our fraternities in the past, and I look forward to
speaking with you soon.
Thank you,
Ryan Krakauer
VP of Risk Management IFC Council
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:54 PM
To:Matthew G
Subject:RE: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
Perfect! Thanks so much, I’ll see you all at 8pm on 3/2.
Best,
Christine
From: Matthew G <
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2025 11:28 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
Hi Christine,
Thank you for the response. Sunday, March 2nd works great for us. Our chapter meets on the Cal Poly campus
in Building 52-E27 at 8 pm. We appreciate you coming in and look forward to your presentation.
Thank you,
Matthew Gnos
On Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Matthew,
Absolutely. I can do 8pm on Sunday, March 2nd. Would that work for y’all?
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From: Matthew G <matthewgnos@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:23 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
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Hi Christine,
I am the Risk Manager of a local fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, at Cal Poly. I heard it was possible to schedule a
time for you to come to one of our chapter meetings and give a short presentation on code enforcement and
ticket prevention. I feel that this could be beneficial to my chapter. Is this still something you were offering? Our
chapter meetings are usually on Sunday nights at 8 pm. Please let me know if this is something you would be
interested in and we can work from there.
Thank you,
Matthew Gnos
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:53 PM
To:Loll, Bryce
Cc:Swartz, Corry
Subject:RE: more frat presentations
Hi Bryce,
Revision for me and Corry on 3/9, the meeting has been moved to 2pm. I’ll be here at 1:45 to travel over with Corry.
Thanks,
CW
From: Wallace, Christine
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:31 PM
To: Dickel, Jason <jdickel@slocity.org>
Cc: Loll, Bryce <bloll@slocity.org>; Church, Conor <CChurch@slocity.org>; Swartz, Corry <cswartz@slocity.org>
Subject: more frat presentations
Hi Jason,
I’ve added a few more frat presentations to the calendar for the next couple weekends. Can I have Church help with
two on 3/2, 5:30pm and 6:15pm (both on campus) and then Swartz on 3/9 at noon on campus?
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:51 PM
To:Elias Romero
Subject:RE: Phi Sigma Kappa Chapter Visit
That works just fine. It’s on my calendar and I’ll see you then.
Thanks!
CW
From: Elias Romero <pskslo.president@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:17 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Phi Sigma Kappa Chapter Visit
Hi Christine,
We're actually meeting at 2pm on 3/9 due to some room scheduling issues. If that time still works, we would
love to have you then! We meet in Building 14, Room 249 on Cal Poly campus. Thanks and excited to have you
and an officer come in!
Elias Romero #522
Chapter President
Phi Sigma Kappa | Eta Septaton
phone: (
email: pskslo.president@gmail.com
On Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Elias,
Thanks for your email! I would love to visit your chapter meeting. I can definitely do 3/9 at noon. If that still works for
your chapter, please let me know where you all meet and I’ll be there, with a patrol officer.
Thanks!
CW
From: Elias Romero <pskslo.president@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00 AM
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Subject: Phi Sigma Kappa Chapter Visit
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Hello Christine,
I hope this email finds you well. I'm Elias Romero, president of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at Cal Poly. I
appreciate you and the lieutenant coming to our IFC meeting, it was incredibly important and valuable in
helping us stay informed about St. Patrick's day weekend. I'd love to have you and an officer come into one of
our chapter meetings to help educate our members about safe practices and foster positive interactions with
law enforcement, especially with St. Patrick's Day coming up. We typically hold our meetings on campus at
noon on Sundays, please let me know if you would be available 2/23, 3/2, or 3/9.
Best,
Elias Romero #522
Chapter President
Phi Sigma Kappa | Eta Septaton
phone: (
email: pskslo.president@gmail.com
address: 348 Hathway Ave, San Luis Obispo
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From:Reagan J. Denny <rjdenny@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:56 AM
To:Stewart, Erica A
Subject:Re: Meeting Request
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Good morning,
I have a quick question for you. I was just reviewing the new city goals and wanted to make sure I understand the
neighborhood livability goal. Are there specific objectives or benchmarks within the healthy, safe, and
affordable framework? I have read the articles citing illegal fraternity houses as a primary concern and want to
understand this more. In particular, how can I distinguish between an illegal fraternity house and a group of
students who live in the same house?
I want Cal Poly and ASI to come to the table about this goal, because it is clearly a point of frustration for the
city, and I want to be clear on how we can move forward towards solutions. I'd love to hear your thoughts about
what student advocacy and ASI's role should be in helping you all reach this goal.
As always, feel free to give me a call or text. If you would like to attend our March 5 meeting, which is the last
meeting before St. Patricks, let me know before next Thursday so I can add you to the agenda.
Best,
RJD
Reagan Denny
Chair, ASI Board of Directors
Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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www.calpoly.edu
From: Reagan J. Denny <rjdenny@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2025 9:52 AM
To: Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request
Good morning Mayor Stewart,
Thank you again for taking the time to meet with me yesterday. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to discuss
what needs to change at Cal Poly so we can collaborate more effectively. If elected, I would like to propose
meeting with you on a monthly or quarterly basis, as I am deeply passionate about strengthening the connection
between our organizations.
I also wanted to inquire about your interest in making endorsements this year. I understand that this is
something you have chosen to do in some years but not in others. My campaign is focused on fostering stronger
connections between students and the decision-makers who impact their lives. As one of those decision
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makers, your support would be instrumental. I am more than happy to continue to meet and discuss before any
decisions are made, if you are interested in making endorsements this year.
Please feel free to give me a call at if you would prefer.
I look forward to continuing to work with you, and will see you at our board meeting on February 5th!
Best,
RJD
Reagan Denny
Chair, ASI Board of Directors
Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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www.calpoly.edu
From: Reagan J. Denny
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 2:36 PM
To: Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>; Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>
Subject: Meeting Request
Good afternoon Mayor Stewart,
I hope this email finds you well! I am reaching out to see if we could find a time to meet. I have been
seriously considering running for ASI President, particularly given the current dynamics between ASI and the
city.
I would love to sit down and talk about what it looks like for our organizations to collaborate more
effectively and strengthen our relationship. Please let me know if there is a time that works best for your
schedule.
Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
RJD
Reagan Denny
Chair, ASI Board of Directors
Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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(530) 812-3243 | LinkedIn
www.calpoly.edu
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From:Dickel, Jason
Sent:Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:36 PM
To:Wallace, Christine
Cc:Loll, Bryce; Church, Conor; Swartz, Corry
Subject:RE: more frat presentations
Sounds good, thanks!
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:31 PM
To: Dickel, Jason <jdickel@slocity.org>
Cc: Loll, Bryce <bloll@slocity.org>; Church, Conor <CChurch@slocity.org>; Swartz, Corry <cswartz@slocity.org>
Subject: more frat presentations
Hi Jason,
I’ve added a few more frat presentations to the calendar for the next couple weekends. Can I have Church help with
two on 3/2, 5:30pm and 6:15pm (both on campus) and then Swartz on 3/9 at noon on campus?
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
T 805.781.7186
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:31 PM
To:Dickel, Jason
Cc:Loll, Bryce; Church, Conor; Swartz, Corry
Subject:more frat presentations
Hi Jason,
I’ve added a few more frat presentations to the calendar for the next couple weekends. Can I have Church help with
two on 3/2, 5:30pm and 6:15pm (both on campus) and then Swartz on 3/9 at noon on campus?
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:26 PM
To:Matthew G
Subject:RE: Meeting Request - Lambda Chi Alpha
Hi Matthew,
Absolutely. I can do 8pm on Sunday, March 2nd. Would that work for y’all?
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
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Police Department
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Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:23 PM
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Hi Christine,
I am the Risk Manager of a local fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, at Cal Poly. I heard it was possible to schedule a
time for you to come to one of our chapter meetings and give a short presentation on code enforcement and
ticket prevention. I feel that this could be beneficial to my chapter. Is this still something you were offering? Our
chapter meetings are usually on Sunday nights at 8 pm. Please let me know if this is something you would be
interested in and we can work from there.
Thank you,
Matthew Gnos
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:12 PM
To:Elias Romero
Subject:RE: Phi Sigma Kappa Chapter Visit
Hi Elias,
Thanks for your email! I would love to visit your chapter meeting. I can definitely do 3/9 at noon. If that still works for
your chapter, please let me know where you all meet and I’ll be there, with a patrol officer.
Thanks!
CW
From: Elias Romero <pskslo.president@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Phi Sigma Kappa Chapter Visit
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Hello Christine,
I hope this email finds you well. I'm Elias Romero, president of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at Cal Poly. I
appreciate you and the lieutenant coming to our IFC meeting, it was incredibly important and valuable in
helping us stay informed about St. Patrick's day weekend. I'd love to have you and an officer come into one of
our chapter meetings to help educate our members about safe practices and foster positive interactions with
law enforcement, especially with St. Patrick's Day coming up. We typically hold our meetings on campus at
noon on Sundays, please let me know if you would be available 2/23, 3/2, or 3/9.
Best,
Elias Romero #522
Chapter President
Phi Sigma Kappa | Eta Septaton
phone: (
email: pskslo.president@gmail.com
address: 348 Hathway Ave, San Luis Obispo
701
From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:48 PM
To:Tyler Coari
Subject:RE: Reconnecting and City Matters
Attachments:Neighborhood Wellness Community Civility Report Final.pdf; Civility Memo 2024 CW.pdf
Hi Tyler,
I’m so glad we met! I appreciate your interest in public service and helping our community be the best it can be for all
residents.
As we discussed, attached to the email is the very lengthy Civility Report. I’ve also attached a memo that I composed
and provided to SCLC a few months ago detailing the recommendations and what was enacted from the report.
See you tomorrow!
Christine
From: Tyler Coari <
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 9:59 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Reconnecting and City Matters
Hi Christine,
Just wanted to thank you again for meeting today and providing such great insight into a lot of work that’s
happening in the community and some historical context around it all too. I really value your honest and
candid opinions and look forward to learning more in the future. See you tomorrow morning!
Best,
Tyler C. Coari
pronouns he/him/his
College of Liberal Arts/MPP Candidate
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
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From: Tyler Coari <
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12:02:12 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Reconnecting and City Matters
Yes, see you there and then!
Best,
Tyler C. Coari
pronouns he/him/his
College of Liberal Arts/MPP Candidate
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
702
_______
www.calpoly.edu
(Sent from my iPhone)
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 11:56:21 AM
To: Tyler Coari <
Subject: RE: Reconnecting and City Matters
8:30am is great! Linnea’s still?
CW
From: Tyler Coari <
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 11:17 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Reconnecting and City Matters
Yes, that would work! How does 8:30 sound?
Best,
Tyler C. Coari
pronouns he/him/his
CSSA Vice President of Finance
University Housing Graduate Assistant
CLA Ambassador 2024-25
College of Liberal Arts/MPP Candidate
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
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cell
www.calpoly.edu
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 9:02 AM
To: Tyler Coari <
Subject: RE: Reconnecting and City Matters
So sorry Tyler, that morning booked up solid yesterday. Could Wednesday morning of the 19 th work at all for you?
CW
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From: Tyler Coari <
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 5:11 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Reconnecting and City Matters
How does Linnea's on Friday, 2/21 @ 9 AM sound?
Best,
Tyler C. Coari
pronouns he/him/his
CSSA Vice President of Finance
University Housing Graduate Assistant
CLA Ambassador 2024-25
College of Liberal Arts/MPP Candidate
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_______
cell
www.calpoly.edu
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 1:28 PM
To: Tyler Coari <
Subject: RE: Reconnecting and City Matters
I’ve got Wednesday morning free and Friday morning free.
CW
From: Tyler Coari <tcoari@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:49 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Reconnecting and City Matters
Hi Christine,
Most of the other mornings that week generally work for me, depending on which times are good for you.
Best,
Tyler C. Coari
704
pronouns he/him/his
College of Liberal Arts/MPP Candidate
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_______
www.calpoly.edu
(Sent from my iPhone)
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:12:02 AM
To: Tyler Coari <
Subject: RE: Reconnecting and City Matters
Hi Tyler,
The morning for 2/18 doesn’t work for me. What else works for you?
CW
From: Tyler Coari <
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 11:09 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Reconnecting and City Matters
Hi Christine,
I hope your week is going well so far! Given the very poor weather coming our way (this Thursday in particular), it
might be best to reschedule. How does next Tuesday (2/18) in the morning look for you?
Best,
Tyler C. Coari
pronouns he/him/his
CSSA Vice President of Finance
University Housing Graduate Assistant
CLA Ambassador 2024-25
College of Liberal Arts/MPP Candidate
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_______
cell
705
www.calpoly.edu
From: Tyler Coari
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 12:54 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Reconnecting and City Matters
Tyler Coari reacted to your message:
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:52:11 PM
To: Tyler Coari <
Subject: RE: Reconnecting and City Matters
Linnea’s it is. Thanks Tyler.
CW
From: Tyler Coari <
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:37 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Reconnecting and City Matters
Hi Christine,
Excellent, 9 AM on 2/13 works great! Let's meet at Linnea's Cafe downtown unless you have any objections. See you
next week!
Best,
Tyler C. Coari
pronouns he/him/his
CSSA Vice President of Finance
University Housing Graduate Assistant
CLA Ambassador 2024-25
College of Liberal Arts/MPP Candidate
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_______
cell
www.calpoly.edu
706
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:10 AM
To: Tyler Coari <
Subject: RE: Reconnecting and City Matters
Hi Tyler,
Thursday 2/13 at 9am works for me. You pick the place. I’m happy to meet wherever, and I can host you here at the
station also.
Best,
Christine
From: Tyler Coari <
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:00 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Reconnecting and City Matters
Hi Christine,
Thanks for your willingness to meet and your flexibility! Here are some times that work on my end:
Tuesday (2/11) before 11 AM
Wednesday (2/12) anytime except 10-11 AM and 1-3 PM
Thursday (2/13) before 11 AM
Let me know if I should look for additional times further down the line!
Best,
Tyler C. Coari
pronouns he/him/his
CSSA Vice President of Finance
University Housing Graduate Assistant
CLA Ambassador 2024-25
College of Liberal Arts/MPP Candidate
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_______
cell
www.calpoly.edu
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 9:30 AM
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To: Tyler Coari <
Subject: RE: Reconnecting and City Matters
Hi Tyler,
So nice to hear from you! I’ve got plenty of time to meet with you. Shoot me a couple days/times that work for you and
I’ll make it work.
Best,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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T 805.781.7186
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Sent: Saturday, February 1, 2025 6:06 PM
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Hi Christine,
I hope you're doing well; it's been a while since we last talked! This past week, I attended the Community Forum and
had great conversations with City staff, including those in the public safety sector. As you may know, I've been
advocating for stronger renter protections within the city limits alongside other students and residents. Given your
extensive experience working in this area on public safety matters, I would love to chat about your thoughts regarding
rental conditions, etc. I'm sure you're quite busy preparing for everything relating to the safety enhancement zone and
all the other things going on, but I would love to sit down and chat about your perspective and any suggestions you
may have. No worries if you don't have the time now, and thank you for your help!
Best,
708
Tyler C. Coari
pronouns he/him/his
College of Liberal Arts/MPP Candidate
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
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cell
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City of San Luis Obispo, Police Department, 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-2729, 805.781.7317, slocity.org
August 28, 2024
To: Ashleigh Spragins, ASI President, Cal Poly State University SLO
From: Christine Wallace, Public Affairs Manager, SLOPD
Subject: 2013 Neighborhood Wellness Civility Report
For the City’s fiscal year 2013-2015, Neighborhood Wellness was adopted by the City
Council as a Major City Goal. In May 2013, Council approved the formation of the
Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Working Group consisting of Cal Poly
leadership, Cuesta College leadership, SLO City staff, residents and students representing
both institutions.
As detailed in the Council Agenda Report presented by City staff on May 19, 2015, six (6)
objectives were identified and researched by the group and recommendations were provided
that supported the vision and goals of the working group.
Over the next several years, the recommendations continued to be vetted and many were
implemented. The recommendations not implemented were thoroughly vetted and
determined to not be acted on for various reasons. The following will detail each objective,
recommendation and outcome.
Objective One: Define short-term actions to enhance the quality of life
Goal: To define short-term actions that could be implemented to enhance the quality of
life for all residents, particularly associated in the timeframe around the start of Cal
Poly’s fall term.
• Schedule regular neighborhood tours – Implement. CP began neighborhood walks
with residents and City staff and received feedback on problem locations. Noise
challenges and blight were handled by Code Enforcement.
• Investigate establishing SNAP ride along program and promote current police ride-
along program. – SNAP ride alongs not implemented as it was determined that part-
time civilian employees do not have the same training as sworn officers. Police ride-
alongs are still available with sworn staff.
• Explore the options of creating a noise ordinance in public spaces – Not
Implemented. Per the City Attorney, this type of ordinance would violate the
Constitution.
• Consider expanding tools to enforce ordinances for nuisance properties, tagging
properties. – Not implemented for noise. Per the City Attorney, noise citations are
the method of addressing immediate noise issues. Property maintenance nuisance
properties are addressed by Code Enforcement.
• Evaluate policies so that new development or redevelopment does not unduly impact
neighborhoods. – Not implemented in the way the report intended, however,
development/redevelopment policy is both State and City driven and each
development project is assessed at each stage to comply with existing law.
Objective Two: Define Stakeholders’ needs and success
• Evaluate best practices and implement strategies to reduce the number of disruptions
– Implemented. Outreach and education were revamped, party registration was
implemented in 2017, “sober hours” visits implemented to repeat offending houses,
landlord outreach during tenant turnover.
• Explore and implement strategies to address the concentration of bars in the
downtown using LUCE. – Implemented. Research was conducted by the Community
Development Dept. and SLMC 17.86.040 was amended in 2018 to improve
enforcement of problematic alcohol outlets. Alcohol Beverage Control continues to
be a strong community partner in managing the establishment violations. At this
point in 2024, there are less nightlife alcohol outlets and the challenges of ten years
ago have softened.
• Implement educational programs to increase the number of student-aged residents
who bring in their trashcans after pick-up. – Implemented. Code Enforcement
launched a campaign in 2015 and proactively enforced. Proactive enforcement
transitioned to complaint-based enforcement during the pandemic.
• Continue to implement strategies to address homelessness in SLO –
Implemented/on-going. Visit
https://www.slocity.org/living/neighborhood/homelessness for an overview.
• Implement strategies to reduce traffic issues in neighborhoods. – Implemented/on-
going. Visit https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-
works/programs-and-services/transportation-planning-and-engineering for details on
current neighborhood traffic and transportation planning and projects.
Objective Three: Identify university/city best practices
• Create and implement a transition to Off-Campus Living Education Program, to be
shared with Cuesta College’s Student Life Office – Education program
implemented, stayed with CP. The program has had several iterations, it is currently
managed by the Dean of Students Office.
https://deanofstudents.calpoly.edu/offcampushousing
• Work with the city to generate a neighborhood map of housing rental properties and
provide outreach to student renters by funding welcome bags for neighbors to
distribute to establish positive interactions – Not implemented, resource prohibitive.
• Create a Renter/Rental Housing Inspection Program. – Implemented in 2016, then
rescinded 18 months later.
• Develop outreach and marketing efforts toward students (Cal Poly) – Implemented
with Educated Renter and ASI created and distributed refrigerator magnets in 2017
with municipal code information.
• Implement a Party Registration Program. – Implemented and ongoing.
• Initiate Dialog Dinners or Block Parties for students and residents to talk about what
they like most about their neighborhoods – One gathering was planned and
implemented by ASI, attendance was poor.
• Promote the principles of the “The Mustang Way” in neighborhoods – Implemented
in 2015 by ASI. Unknown if the principles are still promoted by Cal Poly.
• Continue to engage and communicate collaboratively among students, non-students
and city groups – Ongoing with SCLC.
• Utilize various on-campus departments and offices that support living off-campus to
support students, non-students and permanent residents living in neighborhoods. –
Implemented via Student Affairs to include Educated Renter, FSL, OSRR.
• Develop proactive engagement of law and code enforcement with visits to
properties of concern; “Knock and Talk”. – Implemented and ongoing.
• Implement a Joint Letter Program. – Not implemented. Contact with landlords
related to enforcement continues to come solely from SLOPD. Off-campus criminal
behavior addressed by OSRR, but SLMC violations are not.
Objective Four: Review enforcement best practices
• City and Cal Poly officials to craft a Memorandum of Understanding agreement
between the city and university regarding police operational protocol within a one-
mile radius – Implemented and ongoing.
• Partner Cal Poly and Cuesta police officers with San Luis Obispo Neighborhood
Officers to coordinate resources and achieve program goals – Implemented pre-
pandemic with CPPD specific to busy party weekends and mutual still occurs but not
specific to SLOPD Neighborhood Officers.
• City should explore additional proactive educational opportunities with Cal Poly and
Cuesta College to change the student culture related to neighborhood wellness –
Assigned to SCLC.
• Implement a keg registration program – Not implemented. SLOPD researched and
recommended to council to not move forward.
• Conduct an internal assessment of the San Luis Obispo Police Department staffing to
prepare for growth within the city and on the Cal Poly campus to ensure staffing
needs match the population – not implemented at that time, but good news, the
staffing study is currently happening (Summer/Fall 2024.)
• Conduct an internal assessment of the University Police Department staffing to meet
the growth on the Cal Poly campus – Implemented.
• Explore the possibility of Cal Poly Police being able to issue City Municipal
Administrative Citations – Implemented, MOU completed in 2015 and CPPD has
SLMC powers up to one mile off campus.
• Location of a university police substation within the new residence hall project to
coordinate law enforcement problem-solving efforts – Not implemented.
Objective Five: Engage stakeholders, review current educational & information efforts
• Create an annual communications plan containing neighborhood wellness messages
and a process for communicating the information effectively to maximize resources
– Implemented and ongoing.
Objective Six: Prepare for sustained engagement to achieve desired vision & goal
• Re-invest in the Student-Community Liaison Committee – Implemented, on-going.
• The Student-Community Liaison Committee should assess the effectiveness of each
recommendation once they have been implemented – Not implemented by SCLC,
but each recommendation implemented by the owning agency manages the
assessments.
• Shift SCLC memberships – Not implemented in years immediately following release
of the report, however the resident positions were recruited for, and seats filled. In
academic year 23/24, the SCLC bylaws were reviewed, and revisions made to define
voting member seats.
• Host an annual town hall meeting – Not implemented. As SCLC is chaired by
students, once the ASI turnover occurs, the interest in continuing with past chair
agendas is quite challenging to carry forward.
May 12, 2015
The Honorable Jan Marx
Mayor
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Dr. Gil Stork
Superintendent/President
Cuesta College
Highway 1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Dr. Jeffrey D. Armstrong
President
Cal Poly State University
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Dear Mayor Marx, Drs. Stork and Armstrong:
On behalf of the Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Effort working group, we are pleased
to present our final report for acceptance. The report contained with this letter is the result of 18
months of collaboration and discussions among residents, students, university and college staff, and
City leadership.
The action plans and timelines for implementation contained within this report are the result of a
consensus agreement by all members of the working group, and these actions will result in
improved neighborhood wellness in San Luis Obispo. All groups are ready to begin
implementation, upon acceptance of this report.
We welcome your suggestions to the report’s action items. The Student Community Liaison
Committee is the body identified in this process to consider modifications during their oversight of
this plan’s implementation.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the San Luis Obispo community!
Sincerely,
Keith B. Humphrey, Ph.D. Sandee L. McLaughlin
Vice President for Student Affairs Vice President for Student Services & College Centers
Cal Poly Cuesta College
Enc.
San Lui s Obi spo
Neighborhood Wellness/Community
Civility Effort
FINAL REPORT
Spring 2015
- Enhancing the quality of life for all residents -
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................. 3
PROCESS ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
OBJECTIVE ONE: Define short-term actions to enhance the quality of life .............................................. 5
OBJECTIVE TWO: Define stakeholders’ needs and success ....................................................................... 7
OBJECTIVE THREE: Identify university/city best practices ................................................................... 10
OBJECTIVE FOUR: Review enforcement best practices .......................................................................... 17
OBJECTIVE FIVE: Engage stakeholders: review current educational & information efforts .................. 23
OBJECTIVE SIX: Prepare for sustained engagement to achieve desired vision & goal ............................ 25
APPENDIX A: Working Group Membership ........................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX B: Council Agenda Report .................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX C: Full Survey Report ........................................................................................................... 54
APPENDIX D: Matrix of All Action Items .............................................................................................. 70
APPENDIX E: Post March 7 Recommendations ...................................................................................... 76
APPENDIX F: Maintaining Balanced Neighborhoods Report .................................................................. 79
Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Effort, Final Report | San Luis Obispo, CA Page 3
OVERVIEW
ith the focus of making San Luis Obispo an even more vibrant community for residents
and students to reside in, community representatives, Cal Poly and Cuesta College
administrators, students and San Luis Obispo city staff have worked side by side to coordinate
their efforts through the Neighborhood Wellness/ Community Civility Effort. The effort was
launched in May of 2013 with the support of the San Luis Obispo City Council, Cal Poly
President Jeffrey Armstrong, and Cuesta College President/Superintendent Gil Stork. This
initiative aimed to discuss the changing culture of neighborhoods in San Luis Obispo resulting
from the shifts of owner-occupied households to the increase in rental units, specifically by
student-aged individuals.
Collectively, the working group has a vision of building “a community in which year-round
residents and students actively collaborate to build community and communicate in an
environment that fosters mutual respect and understanding.”
The unified goal of the working group has been to develop ideas for stakeholder consideration
that are intended to “ enhance the quality of life for all residents.” The group responded to the
six objectives created by the San Luis Obispo City Council with subsequent recommendations,
desired outcomes, implementation leads and partners, and timelines for implementation.
The objectives are outlined below, and each is addressed thoroughly in this report.
Define short-term actions to enhance the quality of life
Define stakeholders’ needs and success
Identify university/city best practices
Review enforcement best practices
Engage stakeholders: review current educational and information efforts
Prepare for sustained engagement to achieve desired vision and goal
W
From the recommendations above and active collaboration within the working group, three
overall themes emerged:
Increase communications from Cal Poly and Cuesta College
Develop responses through solution-oriented initiatives
Set in motion proactive measures to avoid repeating past mistakes and preventing new
problems from occurring
Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Effort, Final Report | San Luis Obispo, CA Page 4
PROCESS
Beginning work in October of 2013, the Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Effort
working group conducted a thoughtful study of the objectives outlined by the San Luis Obispo
City Council and created a process to efficiently move the community into action.
Champions were assigned to each objective, and the subsequent 13 meetings, hosted by Cuesta
College, were devoted to discussions of the objectives, led by the champions.
Champions for the objectives are presented below:
N ote: Names in parentheses denote past working group members.
During the robust discussions for each objective the entire working group offered feedback on
the work of the champions and direction on how to proceed. Each group returned to conduct
further studies based on the feedback and direction of this group. The champions provided
recommendations to the working group in late 2014. Each of the recommendations were
discussed and affirmed during the monthly meetings, which focused specifically on one
particular objective. It is those recommendations that are presented in this report.
OBJECTIVE ONE:
Karen Adler, Julie Towery
OBJECTIVE TWO:
Katie Lichtig, Joi Sullivan
(Jason Colombini), Dr. Anthony Gutierrez,
Ju v ent i no Or t i z
OBJECTIVE THREE:
Derek Johnson, Stephanie Teaford
(Justin Wellner, Betsy Kinsley)
OBJECTIVE FOUR:
Joe Arteaga, Steve Gesell, George Hughes,
Chris Staley, Brenda Trobaugh
OBJECTIVE FIVE:
Scott Chedester (Charles Scovell),
Dr. Anthony Gutierrez,
Kimberly Hampton, Joi Sullivan
(Jason Colombini), Christine Wallace
OBJECTIVE SIX:
Dr. Keith Humphrey,
Sandee McLaughlin
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Goal
To define short-term actions that could be
implemented to enhance the quality of life for all
residents, particularly associated in the timeframe
around the start of Cal Poly’s fall term.
OBJECTIVE ONE: Define short-term actions
to enhance the quality of life
Champions
Karen Adler, Community
Julie Towery, Community
Background
Historically, there has been an increase in calls for
service around the neighborhood areas adjacent to
Cal Poly coinciding with start of the school year. This
objective is set to define what short-term actions
could lead to positive long-term effects during that
timeframe. Short-term actions are also distributed
among all objectives, thus are not exclusive to
objective one.
Recommendations
Schedule regular neighborhood tours with city council, mayor, neighbors, Cal Poly and
Cuesta College leaders, etc.
Investigate establishing Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol (S.N.A.P.) Ride-Along
program and promote current Police Ride Along program
Explore the option of creating a noise ordinance in public spaces on streets and
sidewalks for gatherings of more than 50 people by issuing citations or other alternative
options
Consider expanding tools to enforce ordinances for nuisance properties including, but not
limited to, “tagging” properties that meet a definition of a public nuisance or unruly
gatherings in terms of both property-maintenance concerns and behavior issues
Evaluate policies so that new development or redevelopment does not unduly impact
neighborhoods
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Actions Desired Outcomes I mpl ement at i on
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
Implementation
Schedule regular neighborhood
tours with city council, mayor,
neighbors, Cal Poly and Cuesta
leaders, etc.
Allow neighbors to
point out
neighborhood
issues
Cal Poly Ongoing, began
Summer of 2014
Investigate establishing S.N.A.P.
Ride-Along program and
promote current Police Ride
Along program
Increase the
amount of support
to assist with
complaints and
allow officers to do
other police work
City of San Luis
Obispo
Fall 2015
Explore the option of creating a
noise ordinance in public spaces
on streets and sidewalks for
gatherings of more than 50
people by issuing citations or
other alternative options
Decrease number
of noise complaints
City of San Luis
Obispo
Spring 2016
Consider expanding tools to
enforce ordinances for nuisance
properties including, but not
limited to, “tagging” properties
that meet a definition of a public
nuisance or unruly gatherings in
terms of both property-
maintenance concerns and
behavior issues
Hold repeat noise
violators
accountable
City of San Luis
Obispo
Spring 2016
Evaluate policies so that new
development or redevelopment
does not unduly impact
neighborhoods.
Decrease properties
that allow for high
occupancy
City of San Luis
Obispo
Fall 2016
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OBJECTIVE TWO: Define stakeholders’ needs and success
Champions
Dr. Anthony Gutierrez, Cuesta College
Katie Lichtig, City of San Luis Obispo
Juventino Ortiz, Community
Joi Sullivan (Jason Colombini), Cal Poly
Goal
For Cal Poly, Cuesta College and the City of San Luis Obispo to use the results of the
community-wide survey to suggest efforts for implementation to address community-defined
issues.
Background
The purpose of this objective is to identify the stakeholders’ needs and suggest solutions so that
the outcomes reflect a desired environment for the community.
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the community’s needs and what success looked like,
a communitywide survey was mailed in May of 2014. A total of 3, 774 surveys were completed
and returned, physically and electronically. Of the completed surveys, 1,706 were from non-
student residents, 1,783 were from individuals identifying themselves as either Cal Poly or
Cuesta students, and 318 individuals did not associate themselves with any group. The full
survey results and discussion is offered in Appendix C.
Recommendations
The assessment results provided a clearer picture of the stakeholder perceptions, which helped
develop potential recommendations, such as:
Evaluate best practices and implement strategies to reduce the number of disruptions from
parties and noise in neighborhoods (as referenced in Objective Three)
Develop and implement a rental housing inspection program
Implement a range of strategies to change the relationship and culture between students
and non-students in neighborhoods
Explore and implement strategies to address the concentration of bars in the downtown
area and related safety issues. Consider using strategies identified in the Land Use and
Circulation Element (LUCE) update to achieve this objective
Implement educational programs to increase the number of student-aged residents who
bring in their trashcans on the same day the trash is picked up
Implement strategies to reduce traffic issues in neighborhoods. Consider using strategies
identified in the Land Use and Circulation Element update to achieve this objective
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Continue to implement strategies to address homelessness in San Luis Obispo
(particularly in the downtown area)
Actions Desired Outcomes Implementation
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
I mpl ement at i on
Evaluate best practices and
implement strategies to reduce
the number of disruptions from
parties and noise in
neighborhoods (as referenced in
Objective Three)
Reduce noise
disruptions
Cal Poly and Cuesta
College
(programmatic) City
of San Luis Obispo
(enforcement)
Fall 2015
Develop and implement a rental
housing inspection program
Insure that rental units
comply with required
minimum health and
safety standards
City of San Luis
Obispo
Fall 2016
Implement a range of strategies
to change the relationship and
culture between students and
non-students in neighborhoods
(no specific recommendations
discerned from the survey
results)
Improve student and
community
relationships
Cal Poly Associated
Student, Inc. (ASI)
and Associate
Students for Cuesta
College (ASCC)
Spr i ng 2016
Explore and implement
strategies to address the
concentration of bars in the
downtown area and related
safety issues. Consider using
strategies identified in the Land
Use and Circulation Element
update to achieve this objective
Address and decrease
safety-related issues
City of San Luis
Obispo
Ongoing per
LUCE strategies
Implement educational programs
to increase the number of
student-aged residents who
bring in their trashcans on the
same day the trash is picked up
Increase the number
of student-age
residents to comply
with the 24-hour
ordinance
City of San Luis
Obispo
Ongoing
Continue to implement strategies
to address homelessness in San
Luis Obispo (particularly in the
downtown area)
A reduction in the
impacts of
homelessness on the
community
City of San Luis
Obispo
Ongoing
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Implement strategies to reduce
traffic issues in neighborhoods.
Consider using strategies
identified in the Land Use and
Circulation Element update to
achieve this objective
Reduce traffic-related
issues in
neighborhoods
City of San Luis
Obispo
Ongoing
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OBJECTIVE THREE: Identify university/city best practices
Champions
Derek Johnson, City of San Luis Obispo
Stephanie Teaford (Betsy Kinsley, Justin Wellner), Cal Poly
Goal
To identify best practices that can be undertaken by Cal Poly, in collaboration with the City of
San Luis Obispo, to enhance positive interactions between students and permanent residents.
Background
Universities and colleges across the nation impact the communities in which they exist in both
positive and negative ways. The impact of students in residential neighborhoods has prompted
higher education institutions to share best practices that can lead to improvements in
community relationships and mitigate negative impacts. The objective explored various
programs and efforts undertaken by universities and colleges nationwide. The following
recommendations could provide a framework for improving relations between student
residents and permanent residents of San Luis Obispo.
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Recommendations
To address student rental properties
Create and implement a transition to Off-Campus Living Education Program, to be
shared with Cuesta College’s Student Life Office
Include expectations and responsibilities of living in neighborhoods in the City
of San Luis Obispo (e.g. local ordinances)
The successful completion of a culminating test will result in a Preferred Renter
Certification with potential benefits offered by landlords
Work with the city to generate a neighborhood map of housing rental properties and
provide outreach to student renters by funding welcome bags for neighbors to distribute
to establish positive interactions (University of Colorado, Boulder)
Create a Renter/Rental Housing Inspection Program. Students and landlords can work
together for preferred renter/rental designation
o Beautification Program: “Door Decal” or “Golden Arrow” for upkeep of
property and meeting standards for appearance and safety
o Student Affairs Awards: Awarded yearly to no-complaint housing (LaSalle
University)
o Preferred rental properties listed with the city
o Request the release of judicial information to off campus entities (Plymouth State
University)
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To alleviate nighttime noise and to build compassion and understanding
Develop outreach and marketing efforts toward students (University of Massachusetts,
Amherst)
Implement a Party Registration Program. Develop a program to incentivize party
registration that provides the opportunity for the San Luis Obispo Police Department to
contact the party registrant and offer a 20-minute warning before dispatching S.N.A.P.
or a police officer. This provides the students a way to minimize impacts on enforcement
resources (University of Colorado, Boulder)
Initiate Dialog Dinners or Block Parties for students and residents to talk about what
they like most about their neighborhoods (University of Colorado, Boulder)
Promote the principles of the The Mustang Way in neighborhoods:
o Student Neighborhood Liaisons: Block parties/events for networking. (University
of Minnesota, Twin Cities & Towson University)
o Neighborhood Helping Hands: Volunteerism for neighbor assistance (e.g. fruit
picking, ladder needs, barn raising, etc.). Coordinate with campus departments
to provide Learn by Doing experiences within neighborhoods for senior projects
and other work-related majors such as horticulture, landscape architecture,
construction management and others.
o Peer-to-peer engagement for neighborhood policing; “Walk this Way Program”
(University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
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To improve collaboration and understanding among students, non-students and city
groups, and to increase engagement in problem solving
Continue to engage and communicate collaboratively among students, non-students and
city groups. See Student Community Liaison Committee (SCLC), below.
Utilize various on-campus departments and offices that support living off-campus (Off-
Campus Student Life; Cuesta College Student Life and Leadership; Student & Community
Relations; Office of Neighborhood Life; Student Neighborhood Relations; Neighborhood
University Relations and Neighbors; and Student Life and Leadership at Cuesta College) to:
o Support all students, non-students, and permanent residents in the communities
surrounding Cal Poly
o Educate students about university policies and local ordinances
o Continue to build and strengthen neighborhood relations by facilitating dialogue
o Promote civic citizenship to create a positive quality of life for everyone living in the
neighborhoods (Georgetown University)
o Specific communications and strategies could include:
A 100 percent response policy for any time, any issue, by enforcing a
prompt and meaningful response
The police provide a blueprint that lets students and neighbors
know exactly what to expect when a community concern is
registered with the university
The policy will establish a standard for reporting an incident
(through a university helpline); clear steps that would be taken for
follow-up with the student (through an updated sanction chart)
and community members; and what data would be collected to
create a metric to evaluate student success and outcomes
(Georgetown University)
Sustained conflict resolution services such as “ SLO Solutions,” a
jointly sponsored citywide conflict-resolution program specifically
designed to address student-neighbor issues and provide a means
for constructive resolution. Since 2004, this program has used the
services of Creative Mediation to resolve a variety of community
disputes at no cost to those seeking mediation
Sustained SCLC effort. For more than 20 years, Cal Poly’s Associated
Students, Inc. (ASI), Associated Students of Cuesta College (ASCC), and
the city have served as leaders on the committee. It was established to
further student and community communication and develop positive
relationships
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Neighborhood Concerns Phone Line: Neighbors can call in with concerns.
Cal Poly and Cuesta College staff can recommend actions and contact
students (Colorado University, Boulder)
Quarterly walkabouts and coffee sessions with city residents and
representatives from Cal Poly, Cuesta College and the city
One-hour walkabouts will be scheduled, every third month and
will take place at various times throughout the neighborhoods
surrounding the campus. During these walks they will explore
student housing rentals, party atmosphere, traffic impacts and
Greek housing
One-hour coffee sessions or “listening sessions” will be scheduled
every third month, in the afternoon, at a local venue to discuss
such topics as the Cal Poly Master Plan and vision for the future,
diversity and inclusivity, students in the community, and year-
end accomplishments and challenges
Develop proactive engagement of law and code enforcement with visits to properties of
concern; “Knock and Talk” (University of Maryland).
Implement a Joint Letter Program. Police contact with students in off-campus housing
who generates letters signed by the university, police and city that outlines expectations.
It is sent to the resident and landlord (University of Oregon)
o Tagging for repeat offending or problem properties
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Actions Desired Outcomes I mpl ement at i on
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
I mpl ement at i on
Create and implement a
transition to Off-Campus
Living Education Program, to
be shared with Cuesta
College’s Student Life Office
Set expectations and
responsibilities for
students living in
neighborhoods in the
City of San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Summer 2015
Work with the city to generate
a neighborhood map of
housing rental properties and
provide outreach to student
renters by funding welcome
bags for neighbors to
distribute to establish positive
interactions
Establish positive
interaction with City
Cal Poly ASI ,
ASCC, City of San
Luis Obispo
Spr i ng 2016
Create a Renter/Rental
Housing Inspection Program
Rental properties that
meet minimum health
and safety standards
Cal Poly, City of San
Luis Obispo
Spr i ng 2016
Develop outreach and
marketing efforts toward
students
Raise awareness of the
impacts of noise on
neighborhood
Cal Poly Spring 2016
Implement a Party
Registration Program.
Develop a program to
incentivize party registration
that provides the opportunity
for the San Luis Obispo Police
Department to contact the
party registrant and offer a 20-
minute warning before
dispatching S.N.A.P. or a
police officer
Fewer noise citations City of San Luis
Obispo
Spr i ng 2016
Initiate Dialog Dinners or
Block Parties for students and
residents to talk about what
they like most about their
neighborhoods
Create positive
interactions between
students and year-
round residents
Cal Poly ASI, ASCC Ongoing
Promote the principles of the
The Mustang Way in
neighborhoods
Enhance a positive
culture of peer-to-peer
accountability in
neighborhoods
Cal Poly ASI Ongoing
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Continue to engage and
communicate collaboratively
among students, non-students
and city groups
Improve collaboration
and understanding
among students, non-
students and city
groups
SCLC Ongoi ng
Utilize various on-campus
departments and offices that
support living off-campus to
support students, non-
students and permanent
residents living in
neighborhoods.
Educate students about
university policies and
ordinances, strengthen
neighborhood relations
by facilitating dialogs
Cal Poly & Cuesta
College
Fall 2015
Develop proactive
engagement of law and code
enforcement with visits to
properties of concern; “Knock
and Talk”.
Positive engagement
with law enforcement
and decrease repeat
offending properties
City of San Luis
Obispo
Ongoing
Implement a Joint Letter
Program.
Police contact with
students in off-campus
housing generates
letter signed by
university, police and
city that outlines
expectations sent to
resident and landlord
Cal Poly Fall 2015
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Goal
That Cal Poly, Cuesta College and the City of San Luis Obispo police departments consider
implementing strategies to address community civility and quality-of-life matters.
OBJECTIVE FOUR: Revi ew enforcement best pract i ces
Champions
Joe Arteaga, Cuesta College
Steve Gesell, City of San Luis Obispo
George Hughes, Cal Poly
Chr i s Staley , Ci ty of San L ui s Obi spo
Brenda Trobaugh, Cal Poly
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Background
In the past several years, both Cal Poly and the City of San Luis Obispo have engaged in
numerous programs to address quality of life and community wellness.
Both organizations have expanded professional staff dedicated to neighborhood wellness,
created and modified ordinances, and implemented new programs to address pubic disorder
and nuisance crimes including but not limited to:
Amendments to the noise ordinance
In 2010 the San Luis Obispo Police Department made recommendations to the city council
regarding changes to the existing noise ordinance to improve noise reduction efforts. The
modifications included reducing the number of allowable warnings to one every six months
and to hold residential property owners responsible for repeat noise violations. Many landlords
have since added language to their lease and rental agreements with penalties levied to their
tenants who receive noise violations. These modifications were accepted by city council and
noise complaints were significantly reduced by 30 percent for the following year and have been
maintained since (see Table 1 below).
Table 1: Total noise party violations reported from 2009 to 2014.
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Noise Violations 2584 2238 2013 1644 1672 1729
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
Noise Party Violations
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Unruly Gathering Ordinance
In 2010 the San Luis Obispo Police Department conducted research on Unruly Gathering
Ordinances. After extensive research and outreach to the community and Cal Poly, an Unruly
Gathering Ordinance was proposed and accepted by the city council. The ordinance was
intended to prevent substantial disturbances on private property in a neighborhood. This
included unlawful and disruptive behavior by large groups of people. On April 6, 2010, the city
council adopted section SLMC 9.13.030 Prohibition of Unruly Gatherings. A violation of the
Unruly Gathering Ordinance consists of hosting a gathering on private property that:
Involves 20 people or more; and
Involves unlawful conduct that creates a substantial disturbance in a significant segment
of a neighborhood.
“Unlawful conduct that results in a substantial disturbance can include such things as excessive noise,
public drunkenness, serving alcohol to minors, fighting, urinating in public, crowds overflowing into
yards, sidewalks, or streets, or similar unlawful behaviors.”
Neighborhood Officer Program
The San Luis Obispo Police Department initiated its Neighborhood Officer Program on
December 1, 2013. The goal of the Neighborhood Officer Program is to quickly identify
community issues, concerns, problems and crime trends that have long-term quality-of-life
impacts on a particular neighborhood. The Neighborhood Officer Program allows for officers to
coordinate resources to help solve these problems. This model of policing is both a philosophy
and an organizational strategy that allows police and community residents to work closely
together in new ways to solve problems associated with crime, fear of crime, social disorder and
neighborhood decay.
Attainable goals of this program include:
Maintain or increase public confidence in the Police Department
Decrease fear of crime
Listen to and address citizen concerns
Bring community resources together to solve problems
Impact specific crime problems
Reduce repetitive calls for service
Educate the public about its Police Department
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Student Community Success Program
In 2013 Cal Poly hired a full-time off-campus student life coordinator to be both proactive and
reactive in supporting students and neighborhood residents with neighborhood wellness
initiatives. Responsibilities of the position include:
Coordinate the resolution of off-campus conduct with university administration, city
government and community members to find solutions for student’s problems or
concerns
Assist in mediating and resolving student/community conflicts
Effect change in the social climate and relationships with specific responsibility of
working with students and their neighbors within the local community
Implement training sessions, presentations, and educational programs regarding
substance abuse, civic and social responsibility
One goal of the program is to create a Student Community
Success Program with the mission to help students be successful
off campus and address community concerns. The program is
intended to change and encourage inappropriate behavior
through community and student meetings, workshops,
leadership panels, and peer-mentoring opportunities.
Cal Poly University Police Off-Campus Patrols
By authority of the California Penal Code, the University Police
Department has legal authority to exercise peace officer powers
within a one-mile radius of the exterior boundaries of campus
(see Appendix A). In 2014 Cal Poly hired two additional police
officers to expand proactive patrols within the neighborhoods
directly adjacent to campus. The focus of these patrols has been
to proactively discourage and enforce public disorder crimes.
Recommendations
City and Cal Poly officials should craft a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) agreement between the city and university regarding police
operational protocol
Partner Cal Poly and Cuesta police officers with San Luis Obispo Neighborhood Officers
to coordinate resources and achieve program goals
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City should explore additional proactive educational opportunities with Cal Poly and
Cuesta College to change the student culture related to neighborhood wellness
Implement a keg registration program
Conduct an internal assessment of the San Luis Obispo Police Department staffing to
prepare for growth within the city and on the Cal Poly campus to ensure staffing needs
match the population
Conduct an internal assessment of the University Police Department staffing to meet the
growth on the Cal Poly campus
Explore the possibility of Cal Poly Police being able to issue City Municipal
Administrative Citations
Location of a university police substation within the new residence hall project to
coordinate law enforcement problem-solving efforts
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Actions Desired Outcomes I mpl ement at i on
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
I mpl ement at i on
City and Cal Poly officials to craft
a Memorandum of Understanding
agreement between the city and
university regarding police
operational protocol within a one-
mile radius
Allows for
coordination of
resources to quickly
respond to
community concerns
Cal Poly, City of
San Luis Obispo
Fall 2015
Partner Cal Poly and Cuesta police
officers with San Luis Obispo
Neighborhood Officers to
coordinate resources and achieve
program goals
To coordinate
resources and obtain
program goals
City of San Luis
Obispo
Fall 2015
City should explore additional
proactive educational
opportunities with Cal Poly and
Cuesta College to change the
student culture related to
neighborhood wellness
Change student
culture related to
neighborhood
wellness
SCLC Fall 2016, and
with each annual
report
Implement a keg registration
program
A reduction in
underage alcohol use
and an accountability
mechanism for
persons who serve
minors
City of San Luis
Obispo
Fall 2016
Conduct an internal assessment of
the San Luis Obispo Police
Department staffing to prepare for
growth within the city and on the
Cal Poly campus to ensure staffing
needs match the population
Meet the needs of the
community as
population grows
City of San Luis
Obispo
Spring 2016
Conduct an internal assessment of
the University Police Department
staffing to meet the growth on the
Cal Poly campus
Meet the needs of Cal
Poly as student
population grows
Cal Poly Spring 2016
Explore the possibility of Cal Poly
Police being able to issue City
Municipal Administrative
Citations
To be able to patrol in
neighborhoods
adjacent to Cal Poly
campus
Addressed via
MOU identified
above
Location of a university police
substation within the new
residence hall project to coordinate
law enforcement problem-solving
efforts
Coordinate law
enforcement outreach
and problem solving
efforts
Cal Poly Fall 2018
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Goal
To engage stakeholders: review current educational and informational efforts.
OBJECTIVE FIVE: Engage stakeholders: review current educational &
information efforts
Champions
Scott Chedester (Charles Scovell), Cuesta College
Dr. Anthony Gutierrez, Cuesta College
Kimberly Hampton, Cal Poly
Joi Sullivan (Jason Colombini), Cal Poly
Christine Wallace, City of San Luis Obispo
Background
This objective examines the methods, content and effectiveness of educational efforts put
forward by Cal Poly, Cuesta College, the City of San Luis Obispo, and student resident groups.
The inventory of channels of communication was compiled by representatives of Cal Poly,
Cuesta College, and the City of San Luis Obispo. Neighborhood wellness meeting attendees,
Cal Poly and Cuesta College student focus groups were presented with the inventory. An
additional student subcommittee met to discuss the effectiveness of current methods and
content. Suggestions for outreach changes made during the presentations based on the content
effectiveness are reflected in the recommendations of this report.
Recommendations
The recommendation is to collaboratively create an annual communications plan containing
neighborhood wellness messages and a process for communicating the information effectively
to maximize resources. The communication plan should be reassessed annually to evaluate
effectiveness and to ensure resources are not duplicated or wasted. Communications plan
participants could consist of representatives from Cal Poly, Cuesta College and the city.
Suggest i ons for t he Subcommi t t ee
Produce a variety of impactful electronic and print media to educate residents on
property maintenance standards, with a specific focus on repeat offenders in
neighborhoods
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Revive the Off-Campus Housing Guide (University of Colorado, Boulder)
Produce video for new Cuesta College students to view as part of the required online
orientation on “how to be a good neighbor”
Produce “good neighbor” and Safety Enhancement Zone videos for
www.respectslo.com (Linked to Cal Poly websites and campus television stations)
Cal Poly University Housing bulletin boards made available for “ good neighbor” and
Safety Enhancement Zone messaging
Cuesta College bulletin boards are made available for “good neighbor” and Safety
Enhancement Zone messaging.
Create and play radio public service announcements on KCPR
Conduct annual presentations to Block P – Cal Poly Athletics
Develop an information distribution plan with off-campus housing providers and
property management; request Safety Enhancement and good neighbor materials be
posted
Housing resident assistant training to include off-campus impacts
Create better avenues of communication with Greek Life house owners
Produce Safety Enhancement Zone door hangers
Produce banners and sandwich boards to be displayed in the Cal Poly and Cuesta
College university unions about community and neighborhood wellness issues
Produce table tents in Cal Poly University Union and Cuesta College cafeteria
Involve off-campus housing providers (property management companies, housing
complex managers) in outreach efforts
Actions Desired Outcomes I mpl ement at i on
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
Implementation
Create an annual
communications plan
containing neighborhood
wellness messages and a
process for
communicating the
information effectively to
maximize resources
Effectively inform the
community on matters of
neighborhood wellness
City of San Luis
Obispo
Winter 2015
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Goal
The purpose of objective six of the report is to ensure that the plans developed in objectives one
through five are implemented, assessed, and folded into the regular operations of the
appropriate agency (for ongoing efforts). Additionally, the goal is to sustain regular
communications between Cal Poly, Cuesta College, the City of San Luis Obispo, residents and
students.
OBJECTIVE SIX: Prepare for sustained engagement to achieve desired vision & goal
Champions
Dr. Keith Humphrey, Cal Poly
Sandee McLaughlin, Cuesta College
Background
Neighborhood wellness issues in San Luis Obispo have historically been fragmented within
each agency by implementing its own projects, causing confusion among year-round residents,
and limiting the effectiveness of each individual effort. There is a unified desire among all
constituencies in San Luis Obispo to see the quality of life improve in neighborhoods, and a
structure to coordinate these efforts was missing. For almost three decades, the Student-
Community Liaison Committee (SCLC) has brought the students of Cal Poly and Cuesta
College together with city officials and residents for communication and discussion. This forum
has been valuable to all parties, as any culture change related to neighborhood wellness rests
with the students.
Recommendations
Re-invest in the Student-Community Liaison Committee
The Student-Community Liaison Committee should assess the effectiveness of each
recommendation once they have been implemented
Shi f t SCLC member shi ps
Host an annual town hall meeting
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Actions Desired Outcomes I mpl ement at i on
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
Implementation
Re-invest in the Student-
Community Liaison
Committee
Become the coordinating
body responsible for
monitoring the
recommendations, once
adopted by the city council,
Cal Poly and Cuesta
College
SCLC Fal l 2015, ongoi ng
The Student-Community
Liaison Committee should
assess the effectiveness of
each recommendation
once they have been
implemented
Recommend the
appropriate changes, and
produce an annual report
on the state of
neighborhood wellness in
the City of San Luis Obispo
SCLC Ongoing
Shift SCLC memberships SCLC memberships should
be reevaluated to directly
involve those individuals
(by their position) most
directly involved in
neighborhood wellness
SCLC Spr i ng 2016
Host an annual town hall
meeting
Present their report to the
community, receive
feedback and suggestions
from the broader San Luis
Obispo community
SCLC Spr i ng 2016,
ongoing
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Appendix A: Working Group Membership Page 28
APPENDIX A: Working Group Membership
Dr. Keith Humphrey, Co-Chair Cal Poly
Sandee McLaughlin, Co-Chair Cuesta College
Karen Adler Community
Joe Arteaga Cuesta College
Scott Chedester (Charles Scovell) Cuesta College
Steve Gesell City of San Luis Obispo
Dr. Anthony Gutierrez Cuesta College
George Hughes Cal Poly
Kimberly Hampton Cal Poly
Derek Johnson City of San Luis Obispo
Katie Lichtig City of San Luis Obispo
Juventino Ortiz Community
Chris Staley City of San Luis Obispo
Joi Sullivan (Jason Colombini) Cal Poly
Stephanie Teaford (Betsy Kinsley, Justin Wellner) Cal Poly
Julie Towery Community
Brenda Trobaugh Cal Poly
Christine Wallace City of San Luis Obispo
Sharon Spatafora, Administrative Support Cuesta College
Daisy Chavez, Copy Writing Cal Poly
Yukie Murphy, Graphic Design & Editing Cal Poly
Jo Ann Lloyd, Copy Editing Cal Poly
APPENDIX B: Council Agenda Report
Neighborhood Wellne ss and Community Civility Initiative:
Summary Report from the
City of San Luis Obispo Opinion Survey
Peter B. Chi, Ph.D.
Department of Statistics
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
1 Intro duction
On May 21, 2013, the Neighborhood Wellne ss / Community Civility Effort was launched in order to
foster and improve the relationship between year round residents of San Luis Obispo, and students of
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), and Cuesta College. Specifically, there has been
a growing concern regarding student partying and disruptive behavior across the city of San Luis
Obispo. This has been highlighted by particular incidents of recent years, such as Cal Poly’s Week
of Welco me (WOW) in 2012, when an estimated 2000+ students congregated in the residential area
just directly south of campus, causing disruption and safety concerns as roads became impassable
(City of San Luis Obispo, 2013)
In addition to implementing particular strategies aimed at addressing WOW scheduling to at-
tempt to keep students occupied on campus instead of disrupting neighborhoods surrounding cam-
pus, the Neighborhood Wellness / Community Civility Effort implemented an opinion survey across
the city of San Luis Obispo. This survey was meant to capture feedback from permanent residents
and students, with the aim of identifying strategies to produce outcomes towards the overall goal of
neighborhood wellness.
In this report, data from the survey a re analyzed and reported in order to identify any notable
trends. With no specific a priori hypotheses, this exploratory data analysis aims to capture anything
that may be revealed from the data. A particular focus of the analyses, however, will be on identifying
potential sources of conflict between Cal Poly students and non-student residents of San Luis Obispo.
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2 Metho dology
The City of San Luis Obispo Opinion Survey was distributed with utility bills and across campus at
Cal Poly. A total of 3,807 responses were received, and entered into SurveyMonkey (SurveyMonkey
Inc., 2014). For analyses, the entire dataset was exported from SurveyMonkey as a comma-separated
text file and imported into the statistical analys is p latform called R (R Development Core Team,
2011).
Questions were written to either gain identifying information on an individual (such as “With
what ethnicity do you most identify?”), or to gain content regarding how the individual feels about
a particular topic or situation (such as a Likert-scale response to “I feel as though my neighbors are
respectful of my property.”). For this report, these will be referred to as “identifying questions” and
“content questions,” respectively. Figures 1 and 2 below are the actual survey, where the identifying
questions can be seen in Figure 1: Questions 1 through 12, and the content questions are Questions
13 through the end, across both Figures 1 and 2.
1. Do you live in San Luis Obispo city limits?
O Yes. I am eligible to continue with the survey.
O No. If you do not currently live in San Luis Obispo we
would appreciate your willingness to fill out the survey.
However, our primary initial focus is to target relations
within San Luis Obispo city limits and we are limiting
survey participants to this area.
2. What is your age?
O 18-24 years old O 59-65 years old O 25-31 years old O 66-71 years old
O 32-38 years old O 72-78 years old
O 39-45 years old O 79-85 years old
O 46-51 years old O 86+ years old
O 52-58 years old
3. With what gender do you identify?
O Male O Transgender
O Female O No response.
4. Are you currently attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo,
Cuesta College, or Allan Hancock College?
O Yes. I am attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
O Yes. I am attending Cuesta College.
O Yes. I am attending Allan Hancock College.
O No. I am not currently attending any of these schools.
If you are attending one of these schools, what year are you
and what is your major?
5. With what ethnicity do you most identify?
O African American/Black
O American Indian/Alaska Native
O Asian
O Latino
O Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
O White/Caucasian
O Other (please specify):
6. Where is your current residence located? Please use
your best judgement when picking a neighborhood
O On Cal Poly’s campus.
O Laguna area.
O Cal Poly area.
O Tank Farm/Broad area.
O Johnson/Sinsheimer area.
O Downtown area.
O Foothill/N. Chorro area.
7. How many years have you lived in San Luis Obispo?
8. Were you born in San Luis Obispo?
O Yes
O No
9. How many people live in your household (include
yourself in the number)?
O 1 O 3 O 5 O 7
O 2 O 4 O 6 O 8+
10. In what age group are the people who live in your
household (mark all that apply)?
O 0-17 years old O 52-58 years old
O 18-24 years old O 59-65 years old
O 25-31 years old O 66-71 years old
O 32-38 years old O 72-78 years old
O 39-45 years old O 79-85 years old
O 46-51 years old O 86+ years old
11. How many more years do you see yourself staying in
San Luis Obispo?
O I have no plans of leaving.
O 1 year O 5 years O
2 years O 6 years O
3 years O 7 years O
4 years O 8+ years
12. If you are renting your residence, please mark all that
apply:
O I am renting a room in a shared residence.
O My residence is managed by a property management
company.
O My landlord lives outside San Luis Obispo.
O My landlord lives in San Luis Obispo.
O My landlord lives in my residence.
O I am not renting my residence.
O Other (please specify):
13. When I return to my house after school or work:
O I can assume that there will be parking relatively
close to my house.
O I frequently have trouble finding parking relatively
close to my house.
O I rarely find parking relatively close to my house.
Comments:
14. After the garbage companies empty the trashcans, I
usually bring in my household’s trashcans off of the
street:
O The same evening.
O Sometime the next day.
O Within the next 2 – 3 days.
O Within the next week.
Comments:
15. After the garbage companies empty the trashcans,
my neighbors usually bring in their household’s
trashcans off of the street:
O The same evening.
O Sometime the next day.
O Within the next 2 – 3 days.
O Within the next week.
Comments:
16. I frequently observe the following conditions in my
neighborhood (check all that apply)?
O Parking on the front yard.
O Parking in the driveway with the vehicle extending over
the sidewalk.
O Fences with missing boards or that is not structurally
sound.
O Indoor furniture used outside or placed on rooftops.
O Storage of inoperable vehicles or equipment.
O Storage of building materials or other debris not
associated with a valid building permit.
O Illegally parked cars (i.e. opposite direction, red curb,
etc.)
Other (Please specify):
17. I feel my neighborhood should be quiet on a
weeknight (Sunday – Thursday) by approximately:
O 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
O 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. O
9 p.m. – 10 p.m. O
10 p.m. – 11 p.m. O
11 p.m. or later
Comments:
18. I typically notice my neighborhood is quiet on a
weeknight (Sunday – Thursday) by approximately:
O 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
O 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. O
9 p.m. – 10 p.m. O
10 p.m. – 11 p.m. O
11 p.m. or later
Comments:
19. I feel my neighborhood should be quiet on a
weekend night (Friday – Saturday) by approximately:
O 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. O
8 p.m. – 9 p.m. O 9
p.m. – 10 p.m.
O 10 p.m. – 11 p.m.
O 11 p.m. or later
Comments:
20. I typically notice my neighborhood is quiet on a
weekend night (Friday - Saturday) by approximately:
O 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
O 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. O
9 p.m. – 10 p.m. O
10 p.m. – 11 p.m. O
11 p.m. or later
Comments:
21. I feel comfortable addressing my neighbor if a
concern arises.
Strongly Disagree Disagree N eutral Agree Strongly Agr ee
O O O O O
Comments:
22. I feel as though my neighbors are respectful of my
property.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
23. I think there is enough unsolicited police presence (not
responding to a call) in my neighborhood.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
24. I would like to see more unsolicited police presence
(not responding to a call) in my neighborhood. St r o n gl y
Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree O
O O O O
Comments:
25. Please mark all that apply in regards to the following
statement: If one of my neighbors hosts a social
gathering, I often notice…
O Parking becomes unavailable quickly.
O Garbage is left on my or other neighbors’ property.
O Vomit on my or other neighbors’ property.
O Other unwanted objects on my property.
O Loud and disruptive activity on the street.
O Little or no problems.
Comments:
26. When I first moved to San Luis Obispo, the quality of
life within the San Luis Obispo residential community
was:
Strongly Unfavorable Neutral Favorable Strongly
Unfavorable Favorable
O O O O O
Comments:
27. Currently, I feel the quality of life within the San Luis
Obispo residential community is:
Strongly Unfavorable Neutral Favorable Strongly
Unfavorable Favorable
O O O O O
Comments:
28. If there is a discrepancy between your answers to
Questions 26 and 27, please comment on the shift of
your view on community climate.
Comments:
Figure 1: Opinion Survey, page 1
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29. I believe the relationship between college-age students
and permanent residents is important.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
30. I believe college-age students provide value to the San
Luis Obispo community.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
31. I believe permanent residents provide value to the San
Luis Obispo community.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
32. I believe a meaningful relationship between the college-
age students and permanent residents should be a
priority of the local government.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
33. I feel as if I am welcome to participate in discussions
about improving community relationships.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
34. I feel as if I should be included in discussions about
improving community relationships.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
35. I believe college-age students provide an important role
in facilitating economic growth within the San Luis
Obispo community.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
36. I would recommend living in my neighborhood to a
friend.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
37. I support a rental inspection program for commercial
and residential housing.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
38. I believe property owners of rental properties are
responsible for ensuring tenants are not disruptive
to neighbors.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
39. I believe property owners can be proactive with their
tenants about not being disruptive in residential
neighborhoods.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
40. I believe city leaders have enacted ordinances and
programs to improve neighborhood civility.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
41. I believe Cal Poly and Cuesta have enacted policies
and regulations for standards of conduct for their
students to improve neighborhood civility.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
O O O O O
Comments:
42. Have you ever been invited to be a participant in a
discussion that involved Cal Poly and/or Cuesta and
permanent residents?
O Yes
O No
Other (Please specify):
43. Have you ever participated in a discussion that
involved Cal Poly/Cuesta and permanent residents?
O Yes
O No
Other (Please specify):
44. If invited to participate in a discussion that involved
Cal Poly/Cuesta and permanent residents, would you
participate?
O Yes
O No
Other (Please specify):
45. At what times of the year, if any, do you notice the
most disturbances in community neighborhoods?
O Winter
O Spring
O Summer
O Fall
Comments:
46. If you could fix one issue in San Luis Obispo, what
would it be?
47. What suggestions do you have to improve the
relations between the college-age students and
permanent residents?
48. Are you interested in being contacted to share your
opinions on these community related issues in the
future?
O Yes, my e-mail is:
O No
Neighborhood Wellness
and
Community Civility
Initiative
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
OPINION SURVEY
In May of 2013, community representatives, Cuesta and Cal
Poly administrators, students, and San Luis Obispo officials
convened and ultimately launched a Neighborhood W ellness
and Community Civility Initiative. Collectively, the group has
a vision of a community in which year round residents and
students actively collaborate to build community and
communicate in an environment that fosters mutual respect
and understanding. With this vision comes a goal of
enhancing the quality of life for all residents, with particular
emphasis on building positive relations between residential
and student–aged neighbors through a cultural shift in social
behaviors.
To learn more about this initiative, please visit
www.slocity.org/police/communitycivility.asp
The following survey is an integral s t e p i n this initiative. In
order to assess the current conditions of neighborhood
wellness, surveying residents of all ages and backgrounds
will provide guidance for future actions taken by officials of
San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Cuesta
College. Please answer honestly and explain when you
feel necessary. Should you have concerns arise about the
survey, please contact Christine Wallace at
cwallace@slocity.org.
You have two options. You may complete the enclosed
survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope OR
you may complete the survey on-line at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/ s/PPNJHF6. Only one
survey per person and only one survey per official
postage-paid envelope please.
Figure 2: Opinion Survey, page 2
Where appropriate, distributions of variables were compared using a standard statistical proce-
dure known as a χ2 goodness-of-fit test (Pearson, 1900). As this pro ject was exploratory in nature,
however, few formal statistical tests were actually performed. The ma jority of trends were simply
shown in a qualitative manner, in graphical or tabular form. Additionally, a regular expression search
was performed for certain free response questions, to isolate any common words that appeared most
frequently.
3 Results
3.1 Descriptive Statistics
An overview of our dataset, resulting from 3807 survey responses, is shown in Table 1. As expected,
the vast ma jority of those between 18-24 years old are Cal Poly students (1591 out of 1672). Also,
approximately 23% of non-students live in two areas that have a substantial student population: the
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All residents Non-students Cal Poly Students Cuesta Students
Characteristic Count Percent Count Percent Count Percent Count Percent
Age 18-24 years o ld 1672 47.913 0.81591 95.86051.7
25-31 years o ld 144 4.168 4 54 3.32118.1
32-38 years o ld 117 3.4101 6 10 0.6 5 4.3
39-45 years o ld 119 3.4107 6.33 0.2 8 6.9
46-51 years o ld 114 3.3109 6.50 0 5 4.3
52-58 years o ld 264 7.6 256 15.21 0.1 6 5.2
59-65 years o ld 346 9.9 336 19.90 0 7 6
66-71 years o ld 275 7.9 273 16.20 0 1 0.9
72-78 years o ld 205 5.9 196 11.60 0 2 1.7
79-85 years o ld 148 4.2144 8.50 0 1 0.9
86+ years o ld 87 2.583 4.92 0.1 0 0
Ethnicity
African American/Black 17 0.5 4 0.2 12 0.7 1 0.9
American Indian/Alaska Native 12 0.370.4 2 0.1 3 2.6
Asian 167 4.835 2.1128 7.7 3 2.6
Latino 162 4.732 1.9113 6.8 15 13
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 14 0.480.5 5 0.3 1 0.9
White/Caucasian 2951 85.21518 91.11329 80.2 85 73.9
Other (please specify) 140 4 62 3.7 69 4.2 7 6.1
Neighborhood
Cal Poly area. 746 21.6 134 8 592 35.7 18 18
Downtown area. 427 12.3 281 16.7 127 7.7 19 19
Foothill/N. Chorro area. 629 18.2 252 15 354 21.4 16 16
Johnson/Sinsheimer area. 372 10.8 305 18.2 52 3.1 11 11
Laguna area. 469 13.6 333 19.8 115 6.9 16 16
On Cal Poly’s campus. 376 10.9 0 0 374 22.6 1 1
Tank Far m/Broad area. 441 12.7 373 22.2 43 2.6 19 19
Table 1: Descriptive Statistics for the entire dataset
“Cal Poly area” and the “Foothill/N. Chorro area.” Among these non-student residents of these
two areas, roughly 90% of them are above the age of 38, pointing towards the possibility of conflict
between these residents and Cal Poly students.
To determine the extent to which our study sample may have been biased with respect to the
target population of all San Luis Obispo citizens, a comparison of the distributions of age and eth-
nicity from our survey was made to that of 2010 Census data (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). The
χ2 goodness-of-fit test revealed that our age and ethnicity distributions were indeed statistically
significantly different from those of the Census data. Specifically, 18-24 year olds were overrep-
resented in our sample (47.9% compared to 39.6% in Census data), and African Americans were
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underrepresented in our sample (0.5% compared to 1.2% in Census data). Additionally, Hispanic o r
Latino ethnicities were not explicitly recorded in the 2010 Census data, so our accuracy with this
population is unknown.
3.2 Strong Majority Opinion Exploration
Our first analysis was to examine whether any content questions had a strong ma jority responding
in any particular way. We scanned through the entire survey responses, with a threshold of 80%
indicating a strong ma jority. Also, we looked at this within subgroups of the dataset, with subgroups
defined by combinations of the identifying questions.
Among all of the content questions, only two questions surfaced as having strong ma jority opin-
ions through this exploration. They were (with majority response bolded):
• W hen I return to my house after school or work:
– I can assume that there will be parking relatively close to my house
– I frequently have trouble finding parking relatively close to my house
– I rarely find parking relatively close to my house
• After the garbage companies empty the trashcans, I usually bring in my household’s trashcans
off of the street:
– The same evening
– Sometime the next day
– Within the next 2-3 days
– Within the next week
In the entire dataset, 81.1% responded that they can find parking relatively close to their house,
and 80.9% responded that they bring in their trashcans on the same evening. Among subgroups
defined by age, gender, ethnicity and all other identifying questions, plus combinations thereof,
many subgroups identified these same two questions/responses at a greater than 80% rate. No other
content question surfaced as having at least 80% of responses matching.
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Proportion 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 3.3 Contrasting Questions Exploration
3.3.1 Trashcans
As observed in the previous section, 80.9% of the study sample reported that they bring their
trashcans in on the same day. While this does not directly point to any possible conflict, we
can compare this to the responses of the next question: “After the garbage companies empty the
trashcans, my neighbors usually bring in their household’s trashcans off of the street. . . ” Specifically,
we can examine the distribution of responses among those who stated that they bring in their
trashcans on the same day. Any of these individuals who report that their neighbors do anything
other than bring their trashcans in on the same day will form a group who are potentially upset by
this situation. This is summarized in Figure 3.
Neighbors bring in their trashcans...
(among those who responded that they bring in their trashcans the same evening)
The same
Sometime the
Within the
Within the
evening next day next 2−3 days next week
Response
Figure 3: Distribution of responses about their neighbors, by people who reported bringing in their
own trashcans on the same evening as the garbage companies empty them
Since this is only among those who responded that they themselves bring in their trashcans on
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Proportion 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 the same evening that the garbage companies empty them, it is plausible that they might expect
the same from their neighbors. Thus, we observe that just over 30% of these individuals might
potentially be upset by this situation.
Additionally, we explored whether this dichotomy was driven by a differing attitude between
students and non-students. That is, when do students b ring in their trashcans, and when do non-
students b ring in their trashcans? This is summarized in Figure 4.
After the garbage companies empty the trashcans, I usually bring in my trashcans off the street:
Non−students
CP students
The same Sometime the Within the Within the
evening next day next 2−3 days next week
Response
Figure 4: Student vs. non-student responses regarding when they bring in their own trashcans
As we observe above, Cal Poly students tend to bring their trashcans in at a later time than the
non-student population. In particular, only about 60% of Cal Poly students report that they bring
their trashcans in on the same evening.
Finally, we examined the free responses attached to this question. Among a total of 156 non-
students who left a free response, approximately 35 of them left a comment that voiced frustration
at the situation, such as:
• “But some NEVER bring them in!”
• “The adults do. Students not so much.”
• “Po ly students don’t understand trash rules.”
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Proportion 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 7−8pm 8−9pm 9−10pm 10−11pm 11pm or later In contrast, approximately 10 of the comments appeared to indicate that this should not be a
concern of the city, e.g.:
“I actually have no idea, I don’t care what my neighbors do with their trash cans as
long as they don’t block my driveway.”
The remaining comments appeared to be either neutral or of undeterminable tone. Also, an exam-
ination of the student comments to this question revealed virtually zero who voiced frustration at
the situation. It is important to note, however, that all of these counts are quite imprecise, as it was
left entirely up to human judgement of a written phrase.
3.3.2 Time that it should b e quiet
Questions 17 and 18 asked contrasting questions about what time it should be, and actually is, quiet
on a weeknight. The overall distributions are summarized in Figure 5.
I feel my neighborhood should be/is quiet on a weeknight (Sunday −Thursday) by approximately:
should be
is
Figure 5: Side-by-side distributions of when it should be and is quiet on a weeknight.
To determine the proportion who might potentially be upset at the situation surrounding this ques-
tion, we categorized people as “potentially upset” if they responded that it usually is quiet at a later
time than what they stated for when it should be quiet. In the entire dataset, 16.8% responded
that it is quiet at a later time than they feel that it should be, on a weeknight. When separated
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Proportion 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 7−8pm 8−9pm 9−10pm 10−11pm 11pm or later into Cal Po ly students and non-students, the percentage potentially upset was 17.0% and 16.4%,
respectively.
Questions 19 and 20 were similar to Questions 17 and 18, but posed for the weekend nights. The
overall distributions are summarized in Figure 6.
I feel my neighborhood should be/is quiet on a weekend (Friday−Satu rday) by approximately:
should be
is
Figure 6: Side-by-side distributions of when it should be and is quiet on a weekend.
To determine the proportion who might potentially be upset at the situation surrounding this ques-
tion, we categorized people as “potentially upset” if they responded that it usually is quiet at a later
time than what they stated for when it should be quiet. In the entire dataset, 14.8% responded that
it is quiet at a later time than they feel that it should be, on a weekend night. When separated
into Cal Poly students and non-students, the percentages potentially upset were 9.9% and 18.0%,
respectively.
3.3.3 Quality of life at first vs. currently
Questions 26 and 27 asked about the quality of life in San Luis Obispo, when first moved to the town,
and currently. The overall distributions are summarized in Figure 7. Overall, it appears that people
are reporting a declining quality of life after living in San Luis Obispo for some amount of tim e.
Specifically, 28.8% of all respondants reported that their current quality of life is worse than when
they first moved to San Luis Obispo. W hen separated into Cal Poly students and non-students, the
percentages reporting a worse quality of life currently were 13.0% and 40.4%, respectively.
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Proportion 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 Quality of live when first moved to / currently in San Luis Obispo:
When first moved
Currently
Strongly
Favorable
Neutral Unfavorable Strongly
Favorable Unfavorable
Figure 7: Side-by-side distributions of quality of life when first m oved to San Luis Obispo vs.
currently.
An examination of the written comments, however, revealed no obvious trend or cause of the
decline. Among non-students, comments ranged from
“crime, drugs, late nite partys, housing authority trash/noise”
to
“Too much nit-picking while real problems go unresolved.”
Although far fewer Cal Poly students reported a decline in quality of life over the time that they
have lived here, there was a modest trend towards comments that expressed disdain for increasing
rules/restrictions and police presence among those who did (16 out of 37 total written comments
from Cal Po ly students).
3.4 Cal Poly and Footh ill / N. Chorro area residents
As mentioned in Section 3.1, the Cal Poly and Foothill / N. Chorro area are two locations in San
Luis Obispo with a high mixing of students and non-students. A summary of responses to the Likert
scale questions, separated by students and non-students in these areas, is shown in Table 2.
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Table 2: Likert scale questions for residents of the Cal Poly and Foothill / N. Chorro area residents, separated by
Cal Poly students and non-students.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree
I feel as though my neighbors are respectful of my property.
Cal Poly Students 0.21 0.46 0.18 0.11 0.05
Non-students 0.29 0.41 0.14 0.11 0.05
I would like to see more unsolicited police presence (not responding to a call) in my neighborhood.
Cal Poly Students 0.03 0.11 0.27 0.25 0.33
Non-students 0.20 0.29 0.36 0.11 0.05
I believe the relationship between college age students and permanent residents is important.
Cal Poly Students 0.34 0.53 0.10 0.02 0.01
Non-students 0.540.39 0.05 0.01 0.01
I believe college age students provide value to the San Luis Obispo community.
Cal Poly Students 0.51 0.39 0.07 0.02 0.01
Non-students 0.26 0.510.18 0.04 0.02
I believe permanent residents provide value to the San Luis Obispo community.
Cal Poly Students 0.39 0.49 0.10 0.02 0.01
Non-students 0.71 0.26 0.01 0.01 0.01
I believe a meaningful relationship between the college age students and permanent residents should be a priority of the local government.
Cal Poly Students 0.19 0.40 0.26 0.11 0.05
Non-students 0.42 0.40 0.13 0.02 0.02
I feel as if I am welcome to participate in discussions about improving community relationships.
Cal Poly Students 0.07 0.28 0.33 0.22 0.10
Non-students 0.14 0.510.26 0.07 0.02
I feel as if I should be included in discussions about improving community relationships.
Cal Poly Students 0.20 0.46 0.29 0.05 0.00
Non-students 0.17 0.510.29 0.02 0.01
I believe college age students provide an important role in facilitating economic growth within the San Luis Obispo community.
Cal Poly Students 0.60 0.33 0.05 0.01 0.00
I would recommend living in my neighborhood to a friend.
Non-students 0.29 0.44 0.19 0.06 0.02
Cal Poly Students 0.39 0.45 0.11 0.03 0.02
Non-students 0.32 0.33 0.14 0.10 0.11
I support a rental inspection program for commercial and residential rental housing.
Cal Poly Students 0.20 0.32 0.27 0.14 0.08
Non-students 0.37 0.31 0.16 0.08 0.07
I believe property owners of rental properties are responsible for ensuring tenants are not disruptive to neighbors.
Cal Poly Students 0.09 0.27 0.24 0.26 0.14
Non-students 0.53 0.31 0.05 0.06 0.05
I believe property owners can be proactive with their tenants about not being disruptive in residential neighborhoods.
Cal Poly Students 0.11 0.500.25 0.09 0.06
Non-students 0.55 0.37 0.06 0.02 0.01
I believe city leaders have enacted ordinances and programs to improve neighborhood civility.
Cal Poly Students 0.05 0.30 0.38 0.13 0.14
Non-students 0.10 0.45 0.32 0.10 0.03
I believe Cal Poly and Cuesta have enacted policies and regulations for standards of conduct for their students to improve neighborhood civility.
Cal Poly Students 0.06 0.35 0.38 0.13 0.08
Non-students 0.04 0.28 0.41 0.20 0.09
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Notably, the distribution of responses for Cal Po ly students vs. Non-students differed at a
statistically significant level for all of the questions in the table above, except for the question:
“I feel as if I should be included in discussions about improving community relation-
ships.”
That is, every other Likert scale question in the above table points to a dichotomy of attitudes when
comparing students vs. non-students who live in the Cal Poly and Foothill / N. Chorro areas.
One specific contrast of interest is the differing of attitudes about who should be responsible
for whether tenants are disruptive to their neighbors o r not. Among non-students, roughly 80-
90% believe (either “Strongly Agree” or “Agree”) that property owners should be responsible for
their tenants regarding their disruptiveness to neighbors, whereas only about 30% of students feel
similarly. On the other hand, when asked if property owners can be proactive about the same issue,
approximately 60% of students responded with either “Strongly Agree” or “Agree,” pointing to at
least some degree of openness to communication with their landlords regarding noise issues.
Additionally, the trashcan and quiet time issues from Sections 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 are at an increased
level in the Cal Poly and Foothill / N. Chorro areas. Using the same “potentially upset” definition
as in the previous sections, approximately 37.0% of non-students living in these areas fall into this
categorization. By comparison, in Section 3.3.1 we saw that approximately 30% of all citizens (that
is, all students and non-students) fell into this categorization; in fact, this percentage is the same
for non-students across all neighborhoods, indicating an increase in the proportion in this category
for the Cal Poly and Foothill / N. Chorro areas. Regarding the tim e that it should be quiet on a
weekday night, approximately 28.0% of non-students are categorized as potentially upset, and 31.2%
are potentially upset for the weekend nights (compared to 17.0% and 18.0% as stated in Section
3.3.2).
3.5 Issues and Suggestions: written comments
Question 46 asked:
“If you could fix one issue in San Luis Obispo, what would it be?”
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Using a regular expression search, Table 3 shows the most common words found in the responses,
separated by students and non-students.
non-students Cal Poly students
word count word count
downtown 110 students 142
homeless 90 college91
traffic 87 residents 53
rental 72 noise52
Poly 58 campus 47
street 42 parking 46
noise 41 housing 46
bars 40 police42
residents 39 permanent 41
cars 35 Poly 39
Table 3: Most common words found in written responses to the question, “If you could fix one issue
in San Luis Obispo, what would it be?”
All short words such as prepositions, conjunctions, and other low-content words (such as “more”)
were removed from the list. Some words that do appear on the list may not be that revealing, such
as the usage of “students” or “college” by Cal Poly students in their comments. On the other hand,
an examination of the non-student comments containing the word “downtown” showed comments
that mainly focused on homelessness (overlapping with #2) and disruptive behavior associated with
the bars (overlapping with #8).
Question 47 asked:
“W hat suggestions do you have to improve the relations between the college-age
students and permanent residents?”
Again using a regular expression search, Table 4 shows the most common words found in the
responses to this question, separated by students and non-students.
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non-students Cal Poly students
word count word count
students 335 students 192
neighbors 103 residents 153
residents 93 college 137
Poly 80 permanent 111
college 80 community 71
campus 75 campus 55
respect 70 neighbors 45
community 60 noise36
landlords 45 people 35
behavior 44 think 35
Table 4: Most common words found in written responses to the question, “W hat suggestions do you
have to improve the relationship between the college-age students and permanent residents?”
Again, not all words are extremely revealing. Of note, however, is the fact that the words “rule(s),”,
“regulation(s),” and “fine(s)” do not appear on either list, suggesting that neither students nor
non-students tend to believe that an increase in city ordinances is the answer. In contrast, we see
words such as “respect,” “community” and “neighbors,” suggesting that ultimately, students and
non-students would like to co-exist in a harmonious manner. A specific response to this question
that exemplifies this sentiment is one from a non-student living in the Foothill / N. Chorro area
that states:
“Have a beer with them - as long as they are of legal drinking age. Otherwise, you
might have to buy them a fountain drink.”
4 Discussion and Conclusions
In this report, we summarize the results f rom the City of San Luis Obispo Opinion Survey. Certain
trends were explored, with a focus on potential sources of conflict between Cal Poly students and non-
student residents of San Luis Obispo. It is important to note that, since this analysis was exploratory
in nature, all of the findings must be treated as suggestive, rather than as strong evidence in favor
or in opposition of any notion.
Additionally, there is a slight concern for bias in the dataset, as noted in Section 3.1. The
distributions of age and ethnicity in our survey dataset were statistically significantly different from
APPENDIX C: Full Survey Results Page 67
that of the Census data. However, the differences were not drastic; although this may indeed be a
concern, it is relatively minor.
Among all potential sources of conflict in San Luis Obispo, the one with the largest indication
is the time that neighbors bring their trashcans in, with approxim ately 30% of all residents being
potentially upset. Noise at night does not appear to be as much of an issue, except specifically in
the Cal Poly and Foothill / N. Chorro areas, where non-students are potentially upset at a rate of
approximately 30% on both weeknights and weekends.
The survey also revealed a vast dichotomy of attitudes between non-students and Cal Poly
students. This is exposed in the responses to the Likert Scale questions in Table 2, and also with
regard to when each group tends to bring their trashcans in. It does not appear likely that this
systematic difference in attitude could be corrected by specific fines and ordinances. Rather, any
strategy to remedy this must be aimed at addressing this broadly, both am ong students who plan
to live off-campus, and for non-students who live in heavily student-populated areas.
Future work could examine the question of whether any implemented strategies are working. In
particular, certain increases in fines have indeed been in place since May 2010, aimed specifically at
Halloween and St. Patrick’s Day (City of San Luis Obispo, 2013). Fr om a statistical standpoint,
the data up to this point do not suggest that the increase in fines have been an effective deterrent
of citable offenses. It is of course possible that, with more data, the evidence could arise, and this
question could possibly be addressed properly at that time.
However, as mentioned above, this report does not support the notion that specific increases
in fines will achieve outcomes consistent with neighborhood wellness. As student and non-student
attitudes and expectations about residential life in San Luis Obispo are so dichotomous at this time,
this must be addressed systematically, rather than by attempting to deter specific behaviors.
APPENDIX C: Full Survey Results Page 68
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U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2010, 2010.
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APPENDIX D: Matrix of all action items
Objective One:
Actions Desired Outcomes Implementation
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
Implementation
Schedule regular neighborhood
tours with city council, mayor,
neighbors, Cal Poly and Cuesta
leaders, etc.
Allow neighbors to
point out
neighborhood
issues
Cal Poly Ongoing, began
Summer of 2014
Investigate establishing S.N.A.P.
Ride-Along program and
promote current Police Ride
Along program
Increase the
amount of support
to assist with
complaints and
allow officers to do
other police work
City of San Luis
Obispo
Fall 2015
Explore the option of creating a
noise ordinance in public spaces
on streets and sidewalks for
gatherings of more than 50
people by issuing citations or
other alternative options
Decrease number
of noise complaints
City of San Luis
Obispo
Spring 2016
Consider expanding tools to
enforce ordinances for nuisance
properties including, but not
limited to, “tagging” properties
that meet a definition of a public
nuisance or unruly gatherings in
terms of both property-
maintenance concerns and
behavior issues
Hold repeat noise
violators
accountable
City of San Luis
Obispo
Spring 2016
Evaluate policies so that new
development or redevelopment
does not unduly impact
neighborhoods.
Decrease properties
that allow for high
occupancy
City of San Luis
Obispo
Fall 2016
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Objective Two:
Actions Desired Outcomes Implementation
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
Implementation
Evaluate best practices and
implement strategies to reduce
the number of disruptions from
parties and noise in
neighborhoods (as referenced in
Objective Three)
Reduce noise
disruptions
Cal Poly and
Cuesta College
(programmatic)
City of San Luis
Obispo
(enforcement)
Fall 2015
Develop and implement a rental
housing inspection program
Insure that rental units
comply with required
minimum health and
safety standards
City of San Luis
Obispo
Fall 2016
Implement a range of strategies
to change the relationship and
culture between students and
non-students in neighborhoods
(no specific recommendations
discerned from the survey
results)
Improve student and
community
relationships
Cal Poly Associated
Student, Inc. (ASI)
and Associate
Students for Cuesta
College (ASCC)
Spring 2016
Explore and implement
strategies to address the
concentration of bars in the
downtown area and related
safety issues. Consider using
strategies identified in the Land
Use and Circulation Element
update to achieve this objective
Address and decrease
safety-related issues
City of San Luis
Obispo
Ongoing per
LUCE strategies
Implement educational programs
to increase the number of
student-aged residents who
bring in their trashcans on the
same day the trash is picked up
Increase the number
of student-age
residents to comply
with the 24-hour
ordinance
City of San Luis
Obispo
Ongoing
Continue to implement strategies
to address homelessness in San
Luis Obispo (particularly in the
downtown area)
A reduction in the
impacts of
homelessness on the
community
City of San Luis
Obispo
Ongoing
Implement strategies to reduce
traffic issues in neighborhoods.
Consider using strategies
identified in the Land Use and
Circulation Element update to
achieve this objective
Reduce traffic-related
issues in
neighborhoods
City of San Luis
Obispo
Ongoing
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Objective Three:
Actions Desired Outcomes Implementation
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
Implementation
Create and implement a
transition to Off-Campus
Living Education Program, to
be shared with Cuesta
College’s Student Life Office
Set expectations and
responsibilities for
students living in
neighborhoods in the
City of San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Summer 2015
Work with the city to generate
a neighborhood map of
housing rental properties and
provide outreach to student
renters by funding welcome
bags for neighbors to
distribute to establish positive
interactions
Establish positive
interaction with City
Cal Poly ASI ,
ASCC, City of San
Luis Obispo
Spring 2016
Create a Renter/Rental
Housing Inspection Program
Rental properties that
meet minimum health
and safety standards
Cal Poly, City of San
Luis Obispo
Spring 2016
Develop outreach and
marketing efforts toward
students
Raise awareness of the
impacts of noise on
neighborhood
Cal Poly Spring 2016
Implement a Party
Registration Program.
Develop a program to
incentivize party registration
that provides the opportunity
for the San Luis Obispo Police
Department to contact the
party registrant and offer a 20-
minute warning before
dispatching S.N.A.P. or a
police officer
Fewer noise citations City of San Luis
Obispo
Spring 2016
Initiate Dialog Dinners or
Block Parties for students and
residents to talk about what
they like most about their
neighborhoods
Create positive
interactions between
students and year-
round residents
Cal Poly ASI, ASCC Ongoing
Promote the principles of the
The Mustang Way in
neighborhoods
Enhance a positive
culture of peer-to-peer
accountability in
neighborhoods
Cal Poly ASI Ongoing
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Continue to engage and
communicate collaboratively
among students, non-students
and city groups
Improve collaboration
and understanding
among students, non-
students and city
groups
SCLC Ongoing
Utilize various on-campus
departments and offices that
support living off-campus to
support students, non-
students and permanent
residents living in
neighborhoods.
Educate students about
university policies and
ordinances, strengthen
neighborhood relations
by facilitating dialogs
Cal Poly & Cuesta
College
Fall 2015
Develop proactive
engagement of law and code
enforcement with visits to
properties of concern; “Knock
and Talk”.
Positive engagement
with law enforcement
and decrease repeat
offending properties
City of San Luis
Obispo
Ongoing
Implement a Joint Letter
Program.
Police contact with
students in off-campus
housing generates
letter signed by
university, police and
city that outlines
expectations sent to
resident and landlord
Cal Poly Fall 2015
Objective Four:
Actions Desired Outcomes Implementation
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
Implementation
City and Cal Poly officials to craft
a Memorandum of Understanding
agreement between the city and
university regarding police
operational protocol within a one-
mile radius
Allows for
coordination of
resources to quickly
respond to
community concerns
Cal Poly, City of
San Luis Obispo
Fall 2015
Partner Cal Poly and Cuesta police
officers with San Luis Obispo
Neighborhood Officers to
coordinate resources and achieve
program goals
To coordinate
resources and obtain
program goals
City of San Luis
Obispo
Fall 2015
City should explore additional
proactive educational
opportunities with Cal Poly and
Change student
culture related to
neighborhood
SCLC Fall 2016, and
with each annual
report
Appendix D: Matrix of all action items Page 73
Cuesta College to change the
student culture related to
neighborhood wellness
wellness
Implement a keg registration
program
A reduction in
underage alcohol use
and an accountability
mechanism for
persons who serve
minors
City of San Luis
Obispo
Fall 2016
Conduct an internal assessment of
the San Luis Obispo Police
Department staffing to prepare for
growth within the city and on the
Cal Poly campus to ensure staffing
needs match the population
Meet the needs of the
community as
population grows
City of San Luis
Obispo
Spring 2016
Conduct an internal assessment of
the University Police Department
staffing to meet the growth on the
Cal Poly campus
Meet the needs of Cal
Poly as student
population grows
Cal Poly Spring 2016
Explore the possibility of Cal Poly
Police being able to issue City
Municipal Administrative
Citations
To be able to patrol in
neighborhoods
adjacent to Cal Poly
campus
Addressed via
MOU identified
above
Location of a university police
substation within the new
residence hall project to coordinate
law enforcement problem-solving
efforts
Coordinate law
enforcement outreach
and problem solving
efforts
Cal Poly Fall 2018
Objective Five:
Actions Desired Outcomes Implementation
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
Implementation
Create an annual
communications plan
containing neighborhood
wellness messages and a
process for
communicating the
information effectively to
maximize resources
Effectively inform the
community on matters of
neighborhood wellness
City of San Luis
Obispo
Winter 2015
Appendix D: Matrix of all action items Page 74
Objective Six:
Actions Desired Outcomes Implementation
Leads & Partners
Timeline for
Implementation
Re-invest in the Student-
Community Liaison
Committee
Become the coordinating
body responsible for
monitoring the
recommendations, once
adopted by the city council,
Cal Poly and Cuesta
College
SCLC Fall 2015, ongoing
The Student-Community
Liaison Committee should
assess the effectiveness of
each recommendation
once they have been
implemented
Recommend the
appropriate changes, and
produce an annual report
on the state of
neighborhood wellness in
the City of San Luis Obispo
SCLC Ongoing
Shift SCLC memberships SCLC memberships should
be reevaluated to directly
involve those individuals
(by their position) most
directly involved in
neighborhood wellness
SCLC Spring 2016
Host an annual town hall
meeting
Present their report to the
community, receive
feedback and suggestions
from the broader San Luis
Obispo community
SCLC Spring 2016,
ongoing
Appendix D: Matrix of all action items Page 75
APPENDIX E: Post March 7 Recommendations
Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Working Group
Ideas to Investigate arranged by Objective
*NOTE: These ideas were generated by the City of San Luis Obispo (e.g. public comment at March 17, 2015 City
Council Meeting) and Cal Poly staff through a number of forums after the March 7, 2015 roof collapse on Hathway
Street. These ideas were not discussed by the Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Effort working group and
their inclusion in this report should not be considered an endorsement by the working group.
Objective 1: Define short-term actions that could be implemented to enhance quality of life for
all residents particularly associated in the timeframe around the opening of the Cal Poly and
Cuesta College campuses at the beginning of the school year.
1 Develop smoother lines of communication between the city, Cal Poly and Cuesta both
proactively and reactively.
2 Students need to be informed of the consequences of their actions off campus and
perhaps have responses strengthened to moderate behavior.
3 Quicker administrative response is needed to violations of behavior off campus by the
city, Cal Poly and Cuesta.
Objective 2: Define Stakeholders’ Needs and Success
4 Create a tip line where anyone (students, neighbors, etc.) can report potential problems
before they have negative impact on the community.
Objective 3: Identify University/City Best Practices
5 Advance the effort to house Greek organizations on the Cal Poly campus.
6 Create a student ambassador program that has two components. The first component
should be to promote positive relations in the community. The second component
should be an anonymous social event attendee to report unsafe behavior to the
appropriate authority.
7 Improve response time by SLOPD and UPD to reports of noise off campus.
8 Bring alternative social/entertainment opportunities on campus to reduce the reliance on
off campus events for socialization.
9 Reach out to universities who consistently host regulated tailgate parties, with monitored
alcohol distribution. Learn what works well for them and bring their best practices to
Cal Poly tailgates.
10 Increase the methods to hold landlords accountable for the negative behavior of their
tenants including court appearances by the landlord or denial of business license.
11 Suggest that landlords add clause in rental agreements that prevents any activity on roof.
Appendix E: Post March 7 Recommendations Page 76
Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Working Group
Ideas to Investigate arranged by Objective
*NOTE: These ideas were generated by the City of San Luis Obispo (e.g. public comment at March 17, 2015 City
Council Meeting) and Cal Poly staff through a number of forums after the March 7, 2015 roof collapse on Hathway
Street. These ideas were not discussed by the Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Effort working group and
their inclusion in this report should not be considered an endorsement by the working group.
12 Aggressively advance the Rental Inspection ordinance to identify unsafe and unhealthy
properties.
13 Evaluate “Neighborhood Specialists” like in Davis (Maybe adjust hours/days of existing
Neighborhood Specialists.
14 Continue to develop strategies that promote more diverse neighborhoods, including
more owner-occupied and long-term rentals (ie workers and family rentals, not short
term academic year rentals)
15 SLOPD and UPD should collaborate on methods to deter large crowds from migrating
from area to area.
16 Implement programs that create peer to peer pressure, that help students own their
actions and accept responsibility for behavior that does not promote neighborhood
wellness.
Objective 4: Review Enforcement Best Practices
17 Consider the size and scope of a party to help determine what safety and hazard city
ordinances can be created/enforced? Perhaps double or triple fines during peak hours or
holidays where large parties/events are expected.
18 Limit the number of student rental properties to one per street.
19 Create and enforce a 10:00 pm noise curfew with escalating noise fines by the hour.
20 More visible UPD presence on campus and in the residential neighborhoods immediately
surrounding campus (an MOU is currently being finalized to allow UPD to issue
municipal citations off campus).
21 Issue a citation to the leadership figure of the organization responsible for hosting an out-
of-control party. Consider exploring ways to hold the national organization responsible
as well.
22 Consider installing more security cameras to effectively monitor activity.
23 Create a staff position to investigate potential dangerous student activity before events
take place.
24 Enforce limits on the size of parties at residential addresses.
25 Create a culture change regarding informants. Students offer information to a point, but
stop divulging information for fear of implicating themselves. Re-work current policy to
ensure informants will not be reprimanded to encourage future sharing.
26 Citations should be issued to those students who participated in negative events.
27 City approval should be required for individuals or organizations hosting a party over a
Appendix E: Post March 7 Recommendations Page 77
Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Working Group
Ideas to Investigate arranged by Objective
*NOTE: These ideas were generated by the City of San Luis Obispo (e.g. public comment at March 17, 2015 City
Council Meeting) and Cal Poly staff through a number of forums after the March 7, 2015 roof collapse on Hathway
Street. These ideas were not discussed by the Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Effort working group and
their inclusion in this report should not be considered an endorsement by the working group.
certain number of people.
28 Red tag ordinance for houses that have unruly gatherings/noise citations should be
implemented and last longer than the academic year.
29 Find a way to hold property managers or management companies accountable for the
negative behavior at properties they manage.
30 Serious academic consequences up to suspension and expulsion should be on the table
for Students who engage in activities that do not promote neighborhood wellness.
31 Immediately suspend or permanently ban fraternities who allow in any way illegal
activities to happen via their instigation: rapes, underage drinking, hazing deaths, racist
displays, unruly gatherings. Second chances seem to mean “go ahead” to this crowd.
32 Parental notification should be explored for off campus behavior.
33 Higher fines, double fines, longer fines, fines able to be raised at certain time of day.
Objective 5: Engage Stakeholders: Review Current Educational And Information Efforts
34 Require students to complete an alcohol/safety education program before being allowed
rush for a Greek organization (we should also consider limiting Greek organization
recruitment to the first quarter of attendance).
35 Monitor Yik Yak and other social mediums used by our student population as a resource
to inform us of potential dangerous situations.
36 SLOPD should consider utilizing social media scanning software to be more aware of
activities planned off campus.
37 The city should inform the landlord every time the police are called to a rental property,
even if no violation is found.
38 Enhance education on the dangers of large crowds: students need to learn this is as bad
as drinking too much, nonconsensual sex and other immature or inappropriate or illegal
behaviors.
39 Evaluate systems & structures in dorms to prevent mass exodus to mega social gathering
and complement protocols to inform authorities (student affairs UPD SLOPD) of
eminent threat of unruly gathering (mega social gathering).
40 Targeted patrolling by city and university police. Wider area for UPD patrols.
Objective 6: Prepare for Sustained Engagement to Achieve Desired Vision and Goal
41 None.
Appendix E: Post March 7 Recommendations Page 78
MAINTAINING BALANCED NEIGHBORHOODS
A Research Paper presented to the San Luis Obispo Civility W orking Group on
Different Approaches to Students Living in Established Residential Areas
July 18, 2014
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Poly. Cuesta College is a commuter school without campus housing, and Cal Poly does not have
sufficient on-campus housing for all enrolled students (there are plans to create more housing
opportunities on-campus in the next five years). Furthermore, college students often prefer to
live off-campus in their junior and senior years. These factors mean students seek housing in
the City limits, and the most predominant housing type in the City is low-density single-family
housing in established neighborhoods.
A number of issues have been reported over the years related to students living in low-density
residential neighborhoods:
1. Students tend to live in certain areas close to campus, which affects neighborhood
diversity. High concentrations of student renters living in neighborhoods compounds
and intensifies issues like partying, noise and parking. Renter-occupancy estimates for
census tracts immediately adjacent to Cal Poly range from 59 to 95 percent renters:
Selected Housing Characteristics from U.S. Census 1
CHARACTERISTIC
CENSUS
TRACT 109.01
CENSUS
TRACT 109.02
CENSUS
TRACT 112
TOTAL
{ALL 3 TRACTS)
CITYWIDE
Total Housing Units 1,032 1,561 3,033 5,626 20,553
Single-Family Residences 10% 40% 62% 46% 54%
Units Built 1950 to 1979 53% 64% 62% 61% 48%
Owner-occupied Units 5% 13% 41% 26% 38%
Renter-occupied Units 95% 87% 59% 74% 62%
1 Estimates do not include on-campus housing units, which are classified as "group quarters" by the U.S. Census.
Source: 2008-12 American Community Survey, 2010 U.S. Census
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Reference Map of Census Tracts near Cal Poly
2. Rental costs are high, which drives more students (smaller incomes) to live together in
one single family home. Most single-family homes are not designed for four to five
adults, especially in terms of bathroom facilities and parking.
3. The City's code enforcement data shows a correlation between high rental areas and
reported violations of municipal codes. Some repeated reported violations include:
a. Noise, public drunkenness, vandalism and crime
b. Property maintenance issues
c. Parking
4. Local housing costs are inflated because four to five students can and will pay more for
rental housing than the majority of the local workforce, especially those workers in
industries with lower wages. This causes many workers to commute, which affects
infrastructure (roads), environment (emissions) and society (less owner-
occupancy/pride of ownership).
These issues are common in many town-gown communities when large student populations
move . in to residential neighborhoods; sometimes referred to as "studentification".
Studentification is a term coined by Dr. Darren Smith (2002) and is defined as the social and
environmental changes caused by a very large number of students living in particular areas of a
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town or city. It is not necessarily students living in the community, but instead the substitution
of a local community by a student community. 1
The City desires to avoid "studentification" in its low-density residential neighborhoods. The
following sections identify ideas for potential solutions -including best management practices
from nationwide research- to be considered by the Civility Working Group.
Potential Solutions
Two main focus areas should be (1) increasing neighborhood diversity and (2) enhancing
affordable housing options.
1. Increasing Neighborhood Diversity
Diversifying neighborhoods means creating a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupants,
as well as a mix of resident types (families, students, couples, singles, etc.). Within the context
of student housing, limiting concentration of student rentals increases neighborhood diversity.
A. Consider a Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development, and many other communities facing foreclosure and
abandonment issues, instituted an NSP to help troubled neighborhoods rebound. 2 Using
a revolving NSP fund, abandoned and foreclosed homes were purchased and then
resold at a discounted price to homebuyers in need of assistance. The same philosophy
could be implemented in residential neighborhoods to create more opportunities for
owner-occupied housing units. Potential NSP elements may include:
a. Establish a revolving fund to be used exclusively to purchase single-family homes
within targeted neighborhoods (such as Alta Vista and Monterey Heights) as they
become available on the open market.
b. Resell all homes purchased with the revolving fund within a reasonable time to
likely owner-occupants; university staff, faculty or other workforce buyers.
c. Evaluate legally permissible mechanisms to perpetuate owner-occupancy, such
as a homeowners association (HOA), that are consistent with fair housing
provisions of State and Federal laws. Developing a HOA for NSP homes is
preferable because the HOA can impose conditions, covenants and agreements
that require owner-occupancy of the primary residence for a minimum length of
time.
d. Proceeds from all home sales would go to replenish the revolving fund.
e. Maintain "right of first refusal" granting the NSP the right to re-purchase the
home when it is offered for sale.
f. The NSP could be established on a limited-term basis, or terminated when
owner-occupancy rates for single-family units within targeted neighborhoods
reach a certain level that could be seen as self-sustaining.
1 Town and Gown Glossary. http://www.towngownworld.com/towngownglossary.html
2 http: //portal.hud.gov/hudportai/HUD?sr c=/program offices/comm plannlng/communitydevelopment/programs/neighborhoodspg.
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This alternative has complicated legal issues surrounding real property rights, equal
protection, and privacy that will require more research if the Civility W orking Group
supports further development of a NSP.
B. Look for opportunities to create faculty and staff housing in student areas. The College
of San Mateo, California, has an award winning 44-unit rental housing development for
faculty and staff (College Vista), which offers a first-class living environment with rents
at half the market average.3 A local example is the 69-unit Bella Montana workforce
housing project located in a neighborhood that is impacted with student rentals
immediately adjacent to Cal Poly campus. The ground sublease has a ranking priority
hierarchy that encourages purchase by Cal Poly faculty and staff, with a back-up market
priority for public education, public agency, other CSU employees, and the general
public. In all, there are 24 priority rankings in the sublease with newly recruited Cal Poly
faculty receiving the highest priority and the general public receiving the lowest. Bella
Montana is different from most condominiums in that the structures are owned by the
buyers, while Cal Poly remains the owner of the ground upon which the structure sits
and has greater control over the conditions of sale of the condos.
C. Evaluate strengthening occupancy restrictions to avoid single-family residential
overcrowding. The City of Fort Collins, home to Colorado State University, restricts
occupancy in all residential dwelling units (single-family, duplex, and multifamily) to one
family and not more than one additional person; or two adults and their dependents,
and not more than one additional person, or up to four unrelated persons in a dwelling
unit located in an apartment complex containing units which were approved to house
four unrelated persons.4 The City of San Luis Obispo's Zoning Regulations prohibit six or
more adult occupants in the low-density residential zone without a High Occupancy Use
Permit.
D. Develop a rental inspection program that checks occupancy. The City of Bloomington,
home to Indiana University Bloomington, implemented a Rental Occupancy Program
that requires rental property inspection every three to five years to validate current
occupancy permits. Occupancy permits allow up to three unrelated adults in single-
family zoning districts, and up to five in multi-family zoning districts. 5 The City of Santa
Cruz, California adopted a 2010 ordinance that requires all owners of one or more
residential rental dwelling units to register with the city and participate in an annual
inspection. The Santa Cruz program aims to address unpermitted dwelling units and the
renting of spaces not intended for habitation, as well as substandard, overcrowded,
unsanitary and unsafe housing conditions that render a housing _unit unfit or unsafe for
occupancy.6 The City of San Luis Obispo is currently developing a multifamily rental
inspection program to be presented to the public and City Council in late 2014.
'.h ttp://www.smccd .edy/accounis/smccd/department s/faclllt les/BestAmerlca nllvlngAwa rd.shtml.
'http://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/occupancy. php
'http://www.ltgau.org/userAies/flles/CityBrochure-Bioomi ngton.pdf
6 Santa Cruz Residential Rental Inspection Program. http:l!www.cityofsantacruz.com/index.aspx?page=1536.
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E. Work with common interest developments on restrictive leases. In California, courts
have allowed homeowners associations to limit or ban rentals in private condominium
projects or planned developments. Restrictions against leasing in a common interest
development must be shown to be reasonable in order to be enforceable per California
Civil Code Sections 711 and 1354. In the case City of Oceanside v. McKenna (1989), the
Oceanside court found that restrictions on a publicly subsidized condominium project to
require owner-occupancy and forbid the leasing of units was valid. The justification
offered by the City and its Community Development Commission was found reasonable
since prohibiting leasing would foster the redevelopment goals of providing a stabilized
community of owner-occupied units for low and moderate income persons.7
F. Create more on-campus housing. Giving students more opportunities to live on-campus
may reduce concentration of students living in nearby low-density residential
neighborhoods. Cal Poly and the City have adopted policies that support student
housing on-campus, and Cal Poly is planning to build a new 1475-bed campus housing
facility soon. Other universities require all freshmen to live on-campus, and some also
require that freshmen leave their cars at home the first year. In addition to providing
new campus housing, Cal Poly could formally adopt a goal to house a certain percentage
of students on campus b y a specified date.
2. Enhancing Affordable Housing Options
Creating affordable housing is a local, regional and national objective. Within the context of
student housing, creating affordable options means offering more housing types with different
cost profiles so that students may avoid overcrowding in single-family residences.
A. Create partnerships to achieve common affordable housing goals. Northeastern
University, Massachusetts, provides a good example of this approach in its Davenport
Commons. The project consists of 125 units of housing for students and staff, 60
affordable owner-occupied townhouses, and 2,100 square feet of retail space. 8 It was a
complex project, involving many stakeholders and negotiations including a community
benefits package of affordable housing, helping homeowners start a condominium
association and providing both technical assistance and education for first-time
homebuyers.
B. Continue to distribute Good Neighbor guides and update off-campus housing outreach
materials. The University of Virginia 9 and the City of Fort Collins10 have developed
guides that include tips for finding affordable off-campus housing, advice about the
financial responsibilities of living on their own, and behavior expected of a good
neighbor and community member. Cal Poly, Cuesta College and the City should update
their off-campus housing guides to include affordable housing options in the region. The
7 The Case for Rental Restrictions. http://www.hoa-iaw.com/publicalions/case--rental-restridions.shtml
'http://www.dhkinc.com/Housing/affordable/9703.asp
• http://www.itgau.org/userfiles/files/off grounds guide.pdf
10 http://www.fcgov.com/nelghborhoodservlces/pdf/lthandbook.pdf?20081224
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guides should also list reasons why overcrowding in low-density residential housing can
adversely affect health and safety of tenants, impact available parking, arid contribute
to noise and privacy conflicts.
Additional Resources
The following four resources come from other town-gown communities that have formed
public-private task forces with a similar mission to the Civility W orking Group. Each document
contains recommended actions to address issues that often arise from off-campus student
living in residential neighborhoods.
1. Central Austin Community Development Corporation. 2005. What Other College
Communities Have Done: Examples of Regulatory Actions to Preserve the Single-Family,
Residential Character of a Campus Neighborhood.
http://centralaustincdc.org/fair affordable housing/west urbana na ccupancy.pdf
2. Rutgers University. 2013. Task Force for Off Campus Issues and Concerns: Final Report and
Recommendations.
http://studentconduct.rutgers.edu/files/documents/OffCampusTas kForceReport.pdf
3. St. Paul P lanning Commission. May 2012. Student Housing Zoning Study: Report and
Recommendations. http://www.stpaul.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/20436
4. Temple University. 2012. Final Report of the Community and Student Off Campus Issues and
Concerns Task Force.
http://w ww.temple.edu/studentaffairs/deanofstudents/documents/StudentComm unityOff
CampuslssuesTaskForceFina1ReportforW ebsiteNov2012.pdf
The remaining four resources listed below are academic studies and white papers on the issues
of studentification and town-gown collaborations.
5. Smith, Darren P. 2005. Studentification: the gentrification factory?
http://southwarknotes.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/studentification-darren-smith.pdf
6. Smith, Darren P. 2008. The Politics of Studentification and (Un)balanced Urban Populations:
Lessons for Gentrification and Sustainable Communities?
http://usj.sagepub.com/content/45/12/2541.full.pdf+html
7. U.K. National HMO Lobby. 2008. Balanced Communities & Studentification: Problems and
Solutions. http://www.itgau.org/userfiles/files/Nationai%20HM0%20Lobby.pdf
8. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. 2009. Town-Gown Collaboration in Land Use and
Development. http://community-wealth.org/ pdfs/news/recent-articles/11-09/report-
sungu-eryilmaz.pdf
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Great, thank you!
Yes, to letting Dylan set up his camera.
And I’ll be sure to prepare the mayor to pivot away from questions re: fraternities as well.
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KSBY, Mustang News and The Tribune are all on board for Feb. 28. I have KSBY (Dylan Foreman) at 3 pm, MN (reporter TBA)
at 3:40, and Trib (Sadie Dittenber) at 4:20 pm.
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I have asked each outlet to meet me a few minutes early to get them set up. With KSBY first, maybe we can let Dylan into
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One thought: Sadie Dittenber is the reporter who wrote the recent piece about fraternity houses in the city. I expect she
might try to slip in some questions on that topic (especially since it’s not too far afield from the St Pats conversation).
Because this won’t be a lengthy conversation, we are going to prepare the president with some general talking points to
pivot from those questions and back to St Pats. Along the lines of: We’re here today to talk about our specific efforts
around St. Patrick’s Day. A deeper discussion of the fraternity house matter is for another day — except to say that we
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Great, thank you!
Yes, to letting Dylan set up his camera.
And I’ll be sure to prepare the mayor to pivot away from questions re: fraternities as well.
Thanks,
Whit
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KSBY, Mustang News and The Tribune are all on board for Feb. 28. I have KSBY (Dylan Foreman) at 3 pm, MN (reporter TBA)
at 3:40, and Trib (Sadie Dittenber) at 4:20 pm.
I’m going to tell everyone they have half an hour, leaving a few min buƯer for final questions, bathroom breaks, etc.
I have asked each outlet to meet me a few minutes early to get them set up. With KSBY first, maybe we can let Dylan into
the room to set up his camera?
One thought: Sadie Dittenber is the reporter who wrote the recent piece about fraternity houses in the city. I expect she
might try to slip in some questions on that topic (especially since it’s not too far afield from the St Pats conversation).
Because this won’t be a lengthy conversation, we are going to prepare the president with some general talking points to
pivot from those questions and back to St Pats. Along the lines of: We’re here today to talk about our specific e Ưorts
around St. Patrick’s Day. A deeper discussion of the fraternity house matter is for another day — except to say that we
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aspects of how we work together.
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KSBY, Mustang News and The Tribune are all on board for Feb. 28. I have KSBY (Dylan Foreman) at 3 pm, MN (reporter TBA)
at 3:40, and Trib (Sadie Dittenber) at 4:20 pm.
I’m going to tell everyone they have half an hour, leaving a few min buƯer for final questions, bathroom breaks, etc.
I have asked each outlet to meet me a few minutes early to get them set up. With KSBY first, maybe we can let Dylan into
the room to set up his camera?
One thought: Sadie Dittenber is the reporter who wrote the recent piece about fraternity houses in the city. I expect she
might try to slip in some questions on that topic (especially since it’s not too far afield from the St Pats conversation).
Because this won’t be a lengthy conversation, we are going to prepare the president with some general talking points to
pivot from those questions and back to St Pats. Along the lines of: We’re here today to talk about our specific e Ưorts
around St. Patrick’s Day. A deeper discussion of the fraternity house matter is for another day — except to say that we
continue to have a positive working relationship with the city and look forward to further discussions around this and other
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Hi Corry,
Our frat meeting got moved from 3pm to 4pm on Sunday. I’ll be at the station at 3:45pm to travel over together.
@Loll, Bryce could you please make that adjustment in InTime?
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Yes, Sunday the 23rd works great. I can definitely be there at 4pm and I’ll be bringing Officer Swartz with me. Please
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I just wanted to check in and ensure Sunday still works for you regarding a chapter visit/short discussion. We did
change our chapter times to 3pm on Sundays, but if you can make it by 4 or so, that works perfectly. If not, we
can always shoot for another weekend around the same time.
We should know our meeting location in the next few days.
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Hello SCLC,
Attached, please find the SCLC meeting packet for Thursday's meeting.
See you there.
Tracy Watson
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Cal Poly sits on the traditional lands of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini
have a documented presence in this area for over 10,000 years. The tiłhini peoples have stewarded their ancestral and unceded homelands which include all
of the cities, communities, federal and state open spaces within the San Luis Obispo County region. These homelands extend East into the Carrizo Plains
toward Kern County, South to the Santa Maria River, North to Ragged Point, and West beyond the ocean’s shoreline in an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship,
and culture.
SCLC Agenda
Meeting #25-06 February 20, 2025
3:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Hall Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
A. Call to Order
B. Introductions
C. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) #25-05, January 16, 2025
D. Open Forum
E. Reports
a) Chair/Vice Chair – Ashleigh Spragins/Lucia Landeros
b) San Luis Obispo City Manager – Whitney McDonald
c) Neighborhood Wellness Civility Report – Christine Wallace
d) Residents for Quality Neighborhoods – Brett Cross
e) Community Representative Reports – Abe Lincoln & Mila Vujovich-LaBarre
F. Old Business
a) None
G. New Business
a) St. Patrick’s Day Updates
i) Cal Poly & SLO PD planning updates
b) St. Patrick’s Day Expectations
i) Sharing expectations for the upcoming month
c) Major City Goals Discussion – Whitney McDonald
i) A discussion on the newly decided Mayor City goals and their development
H. Voting Members Reports (1 minute)
I. Announcements
J. Adjournment
K. Next meeting: March 13, 2025
SCLC Meeting #25-05, January 16, 2025
Location: San Luis Obispo, City Hall Hearing Room
3:10-5:00 p.m.
Voting Members Present
Ashleigh Spragins - Cal Poly - ASI President, SCLC Chair
Lucia Landeros - Cuesta-ASCC President, SCLC Vice Chair
Brian Amorosa – City of SLO – SLOPD Chief of Police Designee
Brett Cross – City of SLO - Residents for Quality Neighborhoods (RQN)
Michelle Crawford - Cal Poly-ASI Executive Director
Natalie Eckler – United Sorority & Fraternity Life Council President
Nicolina Galante - Creative Mediation-SLO Solutions
Abe Lincoln – City of SLO – Community Member-at-Large
Maya McClain – Cal Poly – Student-at-Large
Whitney McDonald - City of SLO - City Manager
Kate McMurrey – Cal Poly - Panhellenic Council President
Jason Mockford - Cal Poly – Dean of Students Designee
Roy Murphy – Cuesta - Student-at-Large
Christopher Mutshnick – Cuesta College – Director of Student Engagement
Colin Shea - Cal Poly – Interfraternity Council President
Erica A. Stewart - City of SLO –Mayor
Mila Vujovich-LaBarre – City of SLO – Geographic Neighborhoods Association
Christine Wallace – City of SLO – SLOPD - Public Affairs Manager
Voting Members Absent
Elizabeth Coria - Cuesta College – Vice President of Student Success and Support Programs
Heather Moreno – County of SLO – Board of Supervisors
Non-Voting Members Present
Michelle Shoresman – City of SLO – City Council Member
Matthew Armas – Cal Poly – Student Rights & Responsibilities
Tracy Watson - Cal Poly-ASI Administrative Assistant II, SCLC Support
Non-Voting Members Absent
George Hughes – Cal Poly - University Police Department, Chief of Police
Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola – Cal Poly – Greek Life Coordinator
Guests
Meghan Schuler-Jones – Cal Poly, Assistant Director, Leadership, Assessment, and DEI
Missi Allison-Bullock – Cal Poly, Director ASI Programs
Courtney Kienow – Cal Poly – Office of the President
Kathie Walker – City of SLO – Resident
Steve Walker – City of SLO – Resident
Cindy Villa – Cal Poly – Interim Vice President Student Affairs
Jett Palmer – Cal Poly – ASI Board of Directors
Matthew Armas – Cal Poly – Assistant Director, Student Rights & Responsibilities
Brad Pulcipher – Cal Poly – Director, Student Rights & Responsibilities
Matt Horn – City of SLO – Director, Public Works
Jen Hawkinger – Cal Poly – Campus Health & Wellbeing
A. Call to Order
a. Ashleigh called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.
b. Silent roll call was taken and with 18 voting members in attendance, quorum was
met.
B. Approval of Meeting Minutes - #25-04 November 21, 2024
a. Minutes stand approved as written.
C. Open Forum
a. None
D. Reports
a. Chair/Vice Chair, Ashleigh Spragins, Lucia Landeros
1. Ashleigh – No report
2. Lucia - She reported that Cuesta participated in the Christmas parade. She
stated that Cuesta will host a delegation at the Board of Trustees meeting.
b. City Manager – Whitney McDonald
1. City Council Updates
a. Whitney thanked ASI for the “Fill Those Trucks” to help with displaced
residents from the Los Angeles fires.
b. She reported that a community forum will be held for discussion on
the budget process. Whitney stated that the budget is highly
constrained and there is not much room for growth. The community
will have the opportunity to provide feedback at the forum.
2. Upcoming City Council meeting
a. Goals session – February 8
b. The City Budget draft will be presented to Council in April and the
final budget will be presented in June.
c. Water, sewer, and trash rates
d. Pilot program on Grand Avenue to reduce vehicle bike and pedestrian
deaths.
c. Neighborhood Wellness Civility Report – Christine Wallace
i. No report
d. Residents for Quality Neighborhoods – Brett Cross
i. Brett reported that RQN discussed the budget process and goal setting. He
expressed his concerns with “St. Fratty’s Day” and residential zones 1 and 2.
e. Community Representatives Reports – Abe Lincoln & Mila Vujovich-LaBarre
i. Abe – No report
ii. Mila echoed Brett’s concerns about the illegal fraternity houses in R1 & R2
zones. She applauded the Meet Your Neighbor program and stated that it is
important to know your neighbors phone numbers considering the LA fires.
She mentioned the Sierra Club and the environmental awareness initiative.
iii. Motion #1 (Landeros/Lincoln) “Move to amend the agenda by moving voting
members report above New Business.”
iv. Motion passed by majority vote.
E. Old Business
a. None
F. Voting Member Reports
b. Voting members gave their reports.
G. New Business
a. Outreach & Engagement Survey Update – Lucia Landeros
i. Lucia reported that the survey presentation will be made on Good Morning
SLO. Good Morning SLO is a platform for sharing ideas, news and inspiration.
The “soapbox” is two-minute commercial spot where she will share the SCLC
mission and the broader perspective of students and community members.
This survey will serve as a mechanism to find out what other topics can be
discussed at SCLC besides noise and parties.
b. 2024 Noise in Review Report – Christine Wallace
i. Christine presented the 2024 Noise in Review Report giving a historical
timeline, and partnerships, programs, and outreach progression. She shared the
statistics for noisy parties from 1999-2023 and a year-to-year comparison. She
shared the successes of the party registration implemented in 2017.
c. Year in Review: Fraternity & Sorority Life and Office of Student Rights &
Responsibilities
i. Members of Fraternity & Sorority Life shared each of the councils’ hours served,
dollars raised, and the community impact for 2024. Fraternity & Sorority life
total $332,691.67 dollars raised, 50,652 hours served, and $1,696,335.48
community impact based off value of a service hour set by an Independent
Sector.
ii. Brad Pulcipher, Director of Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities (OSSR)
and Matt Armas, Assistant Director of Student Rights & Responsibilities, gave a
presentation on the OSSR oversight. Including Student Code of Conduct (Title
5), University Housing Policy, Recognized Student Organization Code of
Conduct, and Academic Integrity (Cheating/Plagiarism). He shared the 2023-
24 violations by academic year.
d. St. Patrick’s Day Updates
i. Jason Mockford reported on St. Patrick’s Day updates including
communications to students about access restrictions and the launch of a
dedicated web page with resources, FAQ’s and enforcement information. He
stated that parking permits will not be available for purchase and a strict no
guest policy for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Staff and security presence will be
greatly enhanced throughout University Housing, at the alternative event, and
throughout key areas of campus.
ii. Michelle mentioned the Emergency Operations Center has been activated in
preparation for the weekend. She stated that ASI will help support an
alternative event on campus including security, food, music, etc.
iii. Brian Amoroso, Deputy Chief, stated that the police department’s response will
be a zero tolerance with a ticket or jail.
iv. Members discussed consistent messaging from the city, county, Cal Poly, and
Cuesta.
A. Announcements
B. Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
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From:Lynch, Joan <jlynch@thetribunenews.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:52 PM
To:Szentesi, Whit
Subject:Re: Fire at Frat House?
I just got a reply from Cal Fire explaining what happened. Thanks for the clarification!
On Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM Szentesi, Whit <wszentes@slocity.org> wrote:
It’s a simple matter of jurisdiction. I believe the fire occurred in the County’s jurisdiction, even though it involved the
Cal Poly community and City Fire units.
Are you not able to get in touch with someone over at Cal Fire/County Fire regarding this incident?
Thanks,
Whit
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From: Lynch, Joan <jlynch@thetribunenews.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:17 AM
To: Szentesi, Whit <wszentes@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Fire at Frat House?
Tuggle hadn't heard anything about it either and referred me to Cal Fire yesterday. I wonder why it was a Cal
Fire incident in the first place.
On Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM Szentesi, Whit <wszentes@slocity.org> wrote:
This is the first I’m hearing of it, Joan. I would recommend that you reach out to City Fire Chief Todd Tuggle about
this one.
Thanks,
Whit
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Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:00 AM
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To: Szentesi, Whit <wszentes@slocity.org>
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Hello Whitney,
I hope you're doing well. I'm reaching out because I saw a post in a Cal Poly parents' Facebook group about a
fire at the Pi Kappa Psi fraternity house that happened on Friday night but haven't been able to track down
anything since. Yesterday I spoke with a duty chief at SLO Fire who said they only sent one engine, and that it
was Cal Fire's incident (which is weird because I thought Cal Fire didn't really do much in SLO itself), and
when I contacted Cal Fire they didn't know what I was talking about. If you have more information about this,
please let me know as I'd like to learn more. My colleague Kelsey Oliver may have made a similar request over
the weekend.
Thank you,
Joan Lynch
She/her/hers
Housing Reporter
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T @WritesLynch
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From:Tuggle, Todd
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:19 AM
To:Szentesi, Whit
Subject:RE: Fire at Frat House?
Good morning Whit,
I spoke with Joan over the weekend. I can call Joan and give her an update now that CalFire has kicked the can. The
short version of the story is that this fire was in the County area, but involved Cal Poly students and our Fire units.
I was trying to be respectful of County Fire but if they are not responding, we can take the lead.
I’ll give Joan a call later. Thanks for the update.
Todd Tuggle
pronouns he/him/his
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Fire Department
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Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:14 AM
To: Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Fire at Frat House?
Hey Todd,
Know anything about this?
Thanks,
Whit
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From: Lynch, Joan <jlynch@thetribunenews.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:00 AM
To: Szentesi, Whit <wszentes@slocity.org>
Subject: Fire at Frat House?
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hello Whitney,
I hope you're doing well. I'm reaching out because I saw a post in a Cal Poly parents' Facebook group about a
fire at the Pi Kappa Psi fraternity house that happened on Friday night but haven't been able to track down
anything since. Yesterday I spoke with a duty chief at SLO Fire who said they only sent one engine, and that it
was Cal Fire's incident (which is weird because I thought Cal Fire didn't really do much in SLO itself), and when I
contacted Cal Fire they didn't know what I was talking about. If you have more information about this, please let
me know as I'd like to learn more. My colleague Kelsey Oliver may have made a similar request over the
weekend.
Thank you,
Joan Lynch
She/her/hers
Housing Reporter
P 805-781-7812
E jlynch@thetribunenews.com
W www.sanluisobispo.com
T @WritesLynch
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From:Lynch, Joan <jlynch@thetribunenews.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:00 AM
To:Szentesi, Whit
Subject:Fire at Frat House?
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Hello Whitney,
I hope you're doing well. I'm reaching out because I saw a post in a Cal Poly parents' Facebook group about a
fire at the Pi Kappa Psi fraternity house that happened on Friday night but haven't been able to track down
anything since. Yesterday I spoke with a duty chief at SLO Fire who said they only sent one engine, and that it
was Cal Fire's incident (which is weird because I thought Cal Fire didn't really do much in SLO itself), and when I
contacted Cal Fire they didn't know what I was talking about. If you have more information about this, please let
me know as I'd like to learn more. My colleague Kelsey Oliver may have made a similar request over the
weekend.
Thank you,
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From:Wooten, Eric
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:27 AM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Mezzapesa, John; Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Thanks everyone! I haven’t heard from her either and neither has the clerk’s office.
We are proceeding with request. When we are about to produce the next batch, I will let you know.
Thanks again!
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:21 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Hi,
I have not spoken with her in the last month, thanks!
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:54 AM
To: Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine
<cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
My last contact with Ms. Dittenber was in December.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:37 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine
<cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Just wanted to check-in with you fine folks this morning to see if the reporter has contacted you in the last three weeks
or so.
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Thanks!
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:21 AM
To:Mezzapesa, John; Wooten, Eric; Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Hi,
I have not spoken with her in the last month, thanks!
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:54 AM
To: Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine
<cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
My last contact with Ms. Dittenber was in December.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:37 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine
<cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Just wanted to check-in with you fine folks this morning to see if the reporter has contacted you in the last three weeks
or so.
Thanks!
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
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From:Mezzapesa, John
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:54 AM
To:Wooten, Eric; Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
My last contact with Ms. Dittenber was in December.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
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From: Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:37 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine
<cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Just wanted to check-in with you fine folks this morning to see if the reporter has contacted you in the last three weeks
or so.
Thanks!
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:47 AM
To:Wooten, Eric
Subject:RE: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Nope.
Thanks,
Wallace
From: Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:37 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine
<cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Just wanted to check-in with you fine folks this morning to see if the reporter has contacted you in the last three weeks
or so.
Thanks!
Eric Wooten
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From:Wooten, Eric
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:37 AM
To:Mezzapesa, John; Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Wallace, Christine
Subject:PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Just wanted to check-in with you fine folks this morning to see if the reporter has contacted you in the last three weeks
or so.
Thanks!
Eric Wooten
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From:Wooten, Eric
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:35 AM
To:Armas, Sara
Subject:RE: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Thanks!
From: Armas, Sara <SArmas@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:35 AM
To: Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Good morning! And nope, I have not heard from Ms. Dittenber. Last email I have is the 3 rd batch production sent by
you on 2/3.
Sara Armas
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From: Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:30 AM
To: Armas, Sara <SArmas@slocity.org>
Subject: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Good morning!
Have you heard anything from the requester since our last production on this PRR?
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
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From:Armas, Sara
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:35 AM
To:Wooten, Eric
Subject:RE: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Good morning! And nope, I have not heard from Ms. Dittenber. Last email I have is the 3 rd batch production sent by
you on 2/3.
Sara Armas
pronouns she/her/hers
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City Administration
990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:30 AM
To: Armas, Sara <SArmas@slocity.org>
Subject: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Good morning!
Have you heard anything from the requester since our last production on this PRR?
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
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From:Wooten, Eric
Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:30 AM
To:Armas, Sara
Subject:PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities
Good morning!
Have you heard anything from the requester since our last production on this PRR?
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Monday, February 17, 2025 6:10 PM
To:Trevor Sato
Subject:Re: Phi Kappa Psi Chapter
Hi Trevor,
Not a problem. Please send me some alternaƟves.
Thanks much,
ChrisƟne
> On Feb 17, 2025, at 5:41 PM, Trevor Sato < wrote:
>
> Hey ChrisƟne,
>
> So sorry but we are going to have by reschedule for our original meeƟng Ɵme and place. So sorry for the inconvenience, but we
would sƟll love to have you in our chapter soon.
>
> Thanks,
> Trevor Sato
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 12, 2025, at 2:33 PM, Trevor Sato < wrote:
>>
>> Hey ChrisƟne,
>>
>> The holiday does not influence our meeƟng, so we will be meeƟng at the Cal Poly Business Building: Room 113 at 8:00pm. Let
me know if that Ɵme works with you!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Trevor Sato
>>
>>>> On Feb 10, 2025, at 12:22 PM, Wallace, ChrisƟne <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Trevor,
>>>
>>> Thanks for reaching out! I would love to come to the meeƟng. The 17th is a holiday, I'm not sure if that influences your
meeƟngs.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> ChrisƟne
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Trevor Sato <
>>> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 11:17 AM
>>> To: Wallace, ChrisƟne <cwallace@slocity.org>
>>> Subject: Phi Kappa Psi Chapter
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>> This message is from an External Source. Use cauƟon when deciding to open aƩachments, click links, or respond.
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>>
>>> Hi ChrisƟne Wallace,
>>>
>>> My name is Trevor Sato, I am the President of Phi Kappa Psi, an IFC affiliated Fraternity at Cal Poly. We would love to have
you speak at our Chapter meeƟng. Our next Chapter meeƟng is Monday the 17th. Let me know if you are interested in speaking
and I will keep you updated on when and where.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> Trevor Sato
>>>
>>
>
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From:kathie walker <
Sent:Monday, February 17, 2025 4:17 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Mezzapesa, John
Cc:Brett Cross; Carolyn Smith; Sandra Rowley
Subject:Questions about fraternity operations
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Hi Timmi and John,
I'm hoping you can answer some questions for me.
1. Have the addresses for Lambda Chi Alpha (identified in its CUP) been given to SLOPD as a fraternity? The
address in SLOPD's system does not identify a fraternity at that address. A current screenshot is below.
Usually, if there is a CUP, the fraternity is identified in SLOPD's database as a fraternity, as shown below for
Beta Theta Pi.
2. How many noise citations has Lambda Chi Alpha had since its CUP was approved?
3. Does Beta Theta Pi have a CUP at 1327 Foothill? Even though it is shown as a fraternity in SLOPD's database,
my records don't show a CUP for 1327 Foothill Blvd.
4. There is a CUP for 1290 & 1292 Foothill, 123, 135, 137 & 175 Crandall Way (#109-05). It was a supplement to
the CUP for 1292 Foothill (#174-97) and was included in the report I gave you on 11/8/2023, which I have
attached to this email on pages 28-32 of 95 pages. There have been noise calls for the addresses on Crandall
Way but they do not show up in SLOPD's database as a fraternity. It appears the terms of the CUP were never
fulfilled, therefore perhaps that CUP is not valid but I'm not sure. Would you please let me know the status of
those addresses? Sigma Nu occupies 1292 Foothill and a sorority occupies 1290 Foothill, and I believe Sigma
Nu also occupies the properties on Crandall Way. I'm just trying to get my records straight so would greatly
appreciate some clarification about this.
I have other questions about the ongoing fraternity operations at documented fraternity houses in R-1 and R-2
neighborhoods that have not been flagged in SLOPD's database so Cal Poly and Cuesta students who work as
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SNAP officers are sent to those locations instead of sworn officers. SNAP officers can only issue Disturbance
Advisement Card (DAC) warnings, not citations. Also, fraternities are not eligible for DACs when a noise call is
made so fraternities are holding large events at those illegal fraternity; houses to get around the consequences
of an automatic response from SLOPD. It would be great if the database was updated in SLOPD's system so we
can get a handle on the illegal fraternity house operations in our neighborhood.
My main goal is consistency between code enforcement/community development and SLOPD's database.
Thank you for your help.
Kathie Walker
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From:Colin Vaughn Shea <cshea02@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Monday, February 17, 2025 1:09 PM
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:IFC Follow Up Questions
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Hi Rami,
I hope you are doing well; Many of the chapter presidents are wanting to work with the city and are hoping to get
a few things clarified from our conversation a few weeks ago. The following are questions that have been asked
and we are hoping to get them answered!
1. While discussing land use it was mentioned that if someone was wearing a Fraternity t-shirt on a
property it could be considered improper use of the property if that property did not have the proper
permits, as well as if a Fraternity Flag was visible on the property whether in the window or on a flagpole.
Can you clarify how this would be enforced?
2. Where can a code enforcement officer access a residential property when enforcing the
municipal code? What allows a code enforcement officer to enter the property?
4. Can you clarify how the Code is enforced when it comes to Noise? Is it up to officer discretion? Is there a
decible reading requirement?
5. Can you share a list of common code violations that are not related to Housing zoning or noise?
things like trash, property safety, parking, etc.?
6. Can you clarify if there are action items that properties need to be complete after receiving a
Notice of Violation? Are there fines associated with notices?
7. We discussed the opportunity for a special event permit for events that are located in R1 and R2
Zones as well as R3 and R4 Zones without a Conditional Use Permit. What is the process to get these
permits? Would they be awarded to Fraternities or sororities in locations without a Conditional Use
Permit? What type of events can get approved?
8. Can you Layout what Zero tolerance means for Code Enforcement and how Zero tolerance will be
enforced?
9. What happens if a Fraternity or Sorority loses their Conditional Use permit?
10. What are the defining factors of a R-Zone? How is the density of a zone set/calculated?
11. How is Code Enforcement approaching the enforcement of housing of organizations that are
affiliated and good standing with Cal Poly but who are not connected to The Fraternity and Sorority Life
office?
Thank you for your time!
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Best,
Colin V. Shea
IFC President
Business Administration, Entrepreneurship
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
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From:Corey, Tyler
Sent:Friday, February 14, 2025 9:12 AM
To:Justin Cooley
Subject:PC Quarterly Report
Attachments:11-2024 to 2-2025 PC report.doc
Hi Justin,
Please see the attached quarterly PC report that I will be sending over to the City Clerk. Let me know if you have any
questions.
Best,
Tyler Corey
Deputy Director of Community Development
Community Development
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: February 14, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Justin Cooley, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Justin Cooley (Chair), David Houghton (Vice Chair), Juan Munoz-Morris,
Steve Kahn, Robert Jorgensen, Eric Tolle and Sheryl Flores.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
STAFF LIAISON: Tyler Corey, Deputy Director of Community Development
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Council Members Jan Marx and Michelle Shoresman
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS (NOVEMBER 2024 - FEBRUARY 2025):
Re-review and modification of a conditional use permit for an existing fraternity use
located at 280 California.
Review and approval of the Waterman Village project that includes 20 low and very-low
income affordable housing units and rehabilitation of a historic adobe located at 466
Dana Street.
Review and approval of a Director’s Action permit to allow CAPSLO to establish and
operate a rotating overnight safe parking pilot program at five locations throughout the
City that provides individuals experiencing homelessness a safe place to temporarily park
a vehicle overnight to facilitate the transition to permanent housing.
Review and recommendation to the City Council of various amendments to Title 16
(Subdivision) and Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the City’s Municipal Code regarding
accessory dwelling units, junior accessory dwelling units, urban lot splits, and
clarifications to regulations for affordable housing projects for consistency with state law.
UPCOMING PROJECTS (FEBRUARY 2025 – MARCH 2025):
Review and recommendation to the City Council of various amendments to the Airport
Area Specific Plan to allow mixed-use residential development in the Service Commercial
(C-S) and Manufacturing (M) zones subject to a Conditional Use Permit where
appropriate and consistent with the County Airport Land Use Plan.
Planning Commission Report Continued…
Review and recommendation to the City Council of a modification to a previously
approved mixed-use development located at 600 Tank Farm Road, including a proposed
modification to circulation improvements to install an unsignalized intersection at Tank
Farm/Santa Fe (West) Intersection with stop control on the Santa Fe (West) as an interim
access improvement in-lieu of the previously required Tank Farm/Santa Fe roundabout.
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From:Corey, Tyler
Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 8:37 AM
To:Hanh, Hannah
Subject:FW: CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
Fyi-
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:09 AM
To: Sigma Nu President <cpsnupresident@gmail.com>
Cc: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
Hi Charlie,
Thanks for reaching out. My suggestion would be to hold a meeting with Sigma Nu leadership and some staff here at
the City so we can talk through the Planning Commission process. An hour meeting would likely be helpful, please just
let me know what your availability looks like and how many people you would like to bring.
I believe the Planning Commission meeting will be scheduled for May, so it would be helpful to meet in the next month
or so, if possible, so you can prepare.
Please let me know what days/times tend to work best for your team.
Thank you,
Timmi
From: Sigma Nu President <cpsnupresident@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:21 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
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Dear Ms. Tway,
My name is Charlie Minor, and I am the president of Sigma Nu at Cal Poly. Over the past month, I have been in
constant communication with Rami Salem regarding a violation we received concerning our conditional use
permit at our chapter house, 1304 East Foothill Blvd. We take this matter very seriously and have been actively
taking the necessary steps to resolve it in order to maintain our relationship with the city, the school, and our
community.
I am reaching out because I would greatly appreciate any advice or information you could provide before I
present to the planning commission. We have already taken steps to educate not only our own chapter but the
entire IFC. Last week, I coordinated a session for Rami to speak with all fraternity presidents, which proved to be
extremely valuable.
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While we are proactively addressing any potential violations, this remains a new and unfamiliar issue for us. I
would greatly appreciate hearing your perspective on the matter and any guidance you may have.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
Charlie Minor
Charlie Minor
Eminent Commander
Sigma Nu - Kappa Pi Chapter
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From:Kuhn, Robert
Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:45 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Frat presentation
Looking forward to it!
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 3:13 PM
To: Kuhn, Robert <rkuhn@slocity.org>
Cc: Hurni, Joe <JHurni@slocity.org>; Kemp, Caleb <ckemp@slocity.org>
Subject: Frat presentation
Hi Robert,
Get excited! You are the lucky guy who gets to come with me to a fraternity presentation next Monday night 2/17 at
8pm. I’ll meet you at the station at 7:45pm to travel over to campus.
The presentation is an opportunity to us to engage with students and provide information that can help them with how
they operate in the neighborhoods. I do a true/false quiz to get them to talk and then I loop the patrol person in
throughout to provide perspective. It’s typically pretty fun, the students are hilarious and it’s not formal. I try to get them
to see SLOPD as real people instead of the enforcement robots they want to believe we are.
You’ve got my number, please holler if you have questions.
Thanks!
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From:Kemp, Caleb
Sent:Wednesday, February 12, 2025 6:17 PM
To:Wallace, Christine; Kuhn, Robert
Cc:Hurni, Joe
Subject:RE: Frat presentation
Thanks Robert, I know you will represent us well!
-Caleb
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 3:13 PM
To: Kuhn, Robert <rkuhn@slocity.org>
Cc: Hurni, Joe <JHurni@slocity.org>; Kemp, Caleb <ckemp@slocity.org>
Subject: Frat presentation
Hi Robert,
Get excited! You are the lucky guy who gets to come with me to a fraternity presentation next Monday night 2/17 at
8pm. I’ll meet you at the station at 7:45pm to travel over to campus.
The presentation is an opportunity to us to engage with students and provide information that can help them with how
they operate in the neighborhoods. I do a true/false quiz to get them to talk and then I loop the patrol person in
throughout to provide perspective. It’s typically pretty fun, the students are hilarious and it’s not formal. I try to get them
to see SLOPD as real people instead of the enforcement robots they want to believe we are.
You’ve got my number, please holler if you have questions.
Thanks!
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 12, 2025 3:13 PM
To:Kuhn, Robert
Cc:Hurni, Joe; Kemp, Caleb
Subject:Frat presentation
Hi Robert,
Get excited! You are the lucky guy who gets to come with me to a fraternity presentation next Monday night 2/17 at
8pm. I’ll meet you at the station at 7:45pm to travel over to campus.
The presentation is an opportunity to us to engage with students and provide information that can help them with how
they operate in the neighborhoods. I do a true/false quiz to get them to talk and then I loop the patrol person in
throughout to provide perspective. It’s typically pretty fun, the students are hilarious and it’s not formal. I try to get them
to see SLOPD as real people instead of the enforcement robots they want to believe we are.
You’ve got my number, please holler if you have questions.
Thanks!
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 12, 2025 2:39 PM
To:Trevor Sato
Subject:RE: Phi Kappa Psi Chapter
Hi Trevor,
That works great for me! I'll see you Monday at 8pm, and I'll be bringing a patrol officer with me too.
Thanks!
CW
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From: Trevor Sato <
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 2:33 PM
To: Wallace, ChrisƟne <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Phi Kappa Psi Chapter
Hey ChrisƟne,
The holiday does not influence our meeƟng, so we will be meeƟng at the Cal Poly Business Building: Room 113 at 8:00pm. Let
me know if that Ɵme works with you!
Thanks,
Trevor Sato
> On Feb 10, 2025, at 12:22 PM, Wallace, ChrisƟne <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Trevor,
>
> Thanks for reaching out! I would love to come to the meeƟng. The 17th is a holiday, I'm not sure if that influences your
meeƟngs.
>
> Best,
> ChrisƟne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trevor Sato <
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 11:17 AM
> To: Wallace, ChrisƟne <cwallace@slocity.org>
> Subject: Phi Kappa Psi Chapter
>
>
>
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> ________________________________
>
> Hi ChrisƟne Wallace,
>
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> My name is Trevor Sato, I am the President of Phi Kappa Psi, an IFC affiliated Fraternity at Cal Poly. We would love to have you
speak at our Chapter meeƟng. Our next Chapter meeƟng is Monday the 17th. Let me know if you are interested in speaking and I
will keep you updated on when and where.
>
> Thank you,
> Trevor Sato
>
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From:Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Tuesday, February 11, 2025 3:16 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:Re: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Fantastic. Thanks!
Courtney
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Subject: RE: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hi Courtney,
Yes I have reserved Conf Room 1 at 919 Palm (CDD offices) thanks!
Timmi
From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 12:26 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hi Timmi,
We can all make March 4, 2-3pm work. I’m adding it to our calendars now. Do you have a room available? Thank you!
Courtney
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Subject: RE: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hi Courtney,
Trying to get a time that works for people.
Looks like our team has availability on February 25 from 2-3, or Thursday February 27 from 11-12, or March 4 from 2-
3,
Do any of those times work?
Thanks!
Timmi
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From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Friday, February 7, 2025 11:36 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Perfect! Thanks Timmi!
We’ll have Jason Mockford and myself. Possibly Elizabeth and Jo Campbell also. I’ll confirm shortly but would bank on the
four of us.
Courtney
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Subject: RE: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hey Courtney,
Yes – sorry we haven’t scheduled one yet. Now that we have a new ACM, let me check with Scott to see who he
would like to attend these meetings from the Admin team and I can start to schedule. Who would you like in the
meeting from the Cal Poly side? Having a number of attendees will help me figure out room/space.
Thanks!
TImmi
From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:36 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
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Hi Timmi,
I’m full of requests these days.
I keep waiting for our next fraternity/sorority focused meeting to pop up and not seeing it! I am not sure who was
responsible for scheduling it so I’m just taking the reins 뇤눎눐눑눒눏.
Can we get our next meeting focused on CUPs/brainstorming solutions/enforcement and all the issues around this on the
books? I’m guessing it’ll be best to start with you and your team in terms of dates and times as our schedules may be a
little more flexible.
Please let me know and thank you!
Sincerely,
Courtney
Courtney Kienow
pronouns she/hers (why is this important?)
Director of Community Relations and Economic Development
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Tuesday, February 11, 2025 1:34 PM
To:Naomi Wilbur Alpha Phi Chapter President
Subject:RE: Cal Poly Alpha Phi Chapter Meeting
Hi Naomi,
Thank you so much for reaching out. I’m tentatively scheduled for a fraternity chapter meeting on March 2 nd at 6pm. If I
can shift them to 6:15pm, I could pull of meeting with you gals first.
Where does your meeting take place?
Thanks,
Christine
From: Naomi Wilbur Alpha Phi Chapter President <sloaphipres@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 12:18 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Cal Poly Alpha Phi Chapter Meeting
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Hi Christine,
My name is Naomi Wilbur and I'm the Chapter President of Alpha Phi at Cal Poly. I'm reaching out to you in
hopes that you'd be able to come into one of our chapter meetings in preparation of St. Fratty's Day to give an
overview of how SLOPD will be operating this weekend, to educate our members. We meet at 5:30 on Sundays
on campus. Would it be possible for you to come on March 2nd? If not please let me know another date that
works for you. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Naomi Wilbur
President
Alpha Phi - Epsilon Chi Chapter
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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From:Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Tuesday, February 11, 2025 12:26 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:Re: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Completed
Hi Timmi,
We can all make March 4, 2-3pm work. I’m adding it to our calendars now. Do you have a room available? Thank you!
Courtney
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Subject: RE: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hi Courtney,
Trying to get a time that works for people.
Looks like our team has availability on February 25 from 2-3, or Thursday February 27 from 11-12, or March 4 from 2-
3,
Do any of those times work?
Thanks!
Timmi
From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Friday, February 7, 2025 11:36 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Perfect! Thanks Timmi!
We’ll have Jason Mockford and myself. Possibly Elizabeth and Jo Campbell also. I’ll confirm shortly but would bank on the
four of us.
Courtney
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Subject: RE: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hey Courtney,
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Yes – sorry we haven’t scheduled one yet. Now that we have a new ACM, let me check with Scott to see who he
would like to attend these meetings from the Admin team and I can start to schedule. Who would you like in the
meeting from the Cal Poly side? Having a number of attendees will help me figure out room/space.
Thanks!
TImmi
From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:36 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
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Hi Timmi,
I’m full of requests these days.
I keep waiting for our next fraternity/sorority focused meeting to pop up and not seeing it! I am not sure who was
responsible for scheduling it so I’m just taking the reins 뇤눎눐눑눒눏.
Can we get our next meeting focused on CUPs/brainstorming solutions/enforcement and all the issues around this on the
books? I’m guessing it’ll be best to start with you and your team in terms of dates and times as our schedules may be a
little more flexible.
Please let me know and thank you!
Sincerely,
Courtney
Courtney Kienow
pronouns she/hers (why is this important?)
Director of Community Relations and Economic Development
Office of the President
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_____
office 805-756-6000
direct 805-756-6098
www.calpoly.edu
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To:Smith, Jordan
Subject:Fraternity & Sorority Life Community Center Ribbon Cutting
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Ceremony at 2 p.m.
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:35 AM
To:Courtney Leigh Kienow
Subject:RE: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hi Courtney,
Trying to get a time that works for people.
Looks like our team has availability on February 25 from 2-3, or Thursday February 27 from 11-12, or March 4 from 2-
3,
Do any of those times work?
Thanks!
Timmi
From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Friday, February 7, 2025 11:36 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Perfect! Thanks Timmi!
We’ll have Jason Mockford and myself. Possibly Elizabeth and Jo Campbell also. I’ll confirm shortly but would bank on the
four of us.
Courtney
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Subject: RE: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hey Courtney,
Yes – sorry we haven’t scheduled one yet. Now that we have a new ACM, let me check with Scott to see who he
would like to attend these meetings from the Admin team and I can start to schedule. Who would you like in the
meeting from the Cal Poly side? Having a number of attendees will help me figure out room/space.
Thanks!
TImmi
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Hi Timmi,
I’m full of requests these days.
I keep waiting for our next fraternity/sorority focused meeting to pop up and not seeing it! I am not sure who was
responsible for scheduling it so I’m just taking the reins 뇤눎눐눑눒눏.
Can we get our next meeting focused on CUPs/brainstorming solutions/enforcement and all the issues around this on the
books? I’m guessing it’ll be best to start with you and your team in terms of dates and times as our schedules may be a
little more flexible.
Please let me know and thank you!
Sincerely,
Courtney
Courtney Kienow
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Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:09 AM
To:Sigma Nu President
Cc:Mezzapesa, John; Corey, Tyler
Subject:RE: CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
Hi Charlie,
Thanks for reaching out. My suggestion would be to hold a meeting with Sigma Nu leadership and some staff here at
the City so we can talk through the Planning Commission process. An hour meeting would likely be helpful, please just
let me know what your availability looks like and how many people you would like to bring.
I believe the Planning Commission meeting will be scheduled for May, so it would be helpful to meet in the next month
or so, if possible, so you can prepare.
Please let me know what days/times tend to work best for your team.
Thank you,
Timmi
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Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:21 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
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Dear Ms. Tway,
My name is Charlie Minor, and I am the president of Sigma Nu at Cal Poly. Over the past month, I have been in
constant communication with Rami Salem regarding a violation we received concerning our conditional use
permit at our chapter house, 1304 East Foothill Blvd. We take this matter very seriously and have been actively
taking the necessary steps to resolve it in order to maintain our relationship with the city, the school, and our
community.
I am reaching out because I would greatly appreciate any advice or information you could provide before I
present to the planning commission. We have already taken steps to educate not only our own chapter but the
entire IFC. Last week, I coordinated a session for Rami to speak with all fraternity presidents, which proved to be
extremely valuable.
While we are proactively addressing any potential violations, this remains a new and unfamiliar issue for us. I
would greatly appreciate hearing your perspective on the matter and any guidance you may have.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.
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Best regards,
Charlie Minor
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Sigma Nu - Kappa Pi Chapter
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From:Sigma Nu President <cpsnupresident@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:21 AM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:CUP Violation for 1304 E Foothill Blvd
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Dear Ms. Tway,
My name is Charlie Minor, and I am the president of Sigma Nu at Cal Poly. Over the past month, I have been in
constant communication with Rami Salem regarding a violation we received concerning our conditional use
permit at our chapter house, 1304 East Foothill Blvd. We take this matter very seriously and have been actively
taking the necessary steps to resolve it in order to maintain our relationship with the city, the school, and our
community.
I am reaching out because I would greatly appreciate any advice or information you could provide before I
present to the planning commission. We have already taken steps to educate not only our own chapter but the
entire IFC. Last week, I coordinated a session for Rami to speak with all fraternity presidents, which proved to be
extremely valuable.
While we are proactively addressing any potential violations, this remains a new and unfamiliar issue for us. I
would greatly appreciate hearing your perspective on the matter and any guidance you may have.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
Charlie Minor
Charlie Minor
Eminent Commander
Sigma Nu - Kappa Pi Chapter
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From:Mangskau, Natalie
Sent:Monday, February 10, 2025 8:46 PM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:Re: Cal Poly presentation
Although I am 5 days late from replying (sorry about that). I just wanted to let you know and I’m am thrilled about
going!
I will watch my step and jumping while I’m on duty until then. I can’t miss this a second time.
See you then Christine! (:
Nat
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Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 16:03
To: Mangskau, Natalie <nmangska@slocity.org>
Cc: Sisemore, Paul <psisemor@slocity.org>; Kemp, Caleb <ckemp@slocity.org>
Subject: Cal Poly presentation
Hi Nat,
Great news! You are the lucky officer who gets to come with me to a Cal Poly fraternity chapter meeting on Feb. 23 rd
at 8pm! They meet on campus somewhere, I don’t have a room number yet, but I’ll meet you here at we can travel
over together.
Before this date, we can connect, and I’ll run through the expectation with you. It’ll be fun, I promise.
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From:Sheats, Steven
Sent:Monday, February 10, 2025 2:07 PM
To:
Cc:Salem, Rami
Subject:12 Hathway
Attachments:12 Hathway 2025-01-16 Instagram post.JPG; 12 Hathway Rush Event Photo 01-18-2025.pdf
Good afternoon
Thank you for reaching out today. I am following up on our phone conversation regarding the notice Rami (cc’d) sent
for the unpermitted fraternity at 12 Hathway. Attached is the evidence we used to determine that fraternity sponsored
events are being held at the residence.
This case is Rami’s so he will be your point of contact from here on out.
Thank you,
Steven Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer II
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Monday, February 10, 2025 1:45 PM
To:Seth Herschel Murawsky
Subject:RE: USFC tonight
I know it well! Thanks Seth, see you tonight.
Best,
Christine
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Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 1:44 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
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Hi Christine!
Our meeting will be in UU220, which is where Panhellenic typically meets for their general meetings if that is of any help!
Thank you for stopping by tonight.
Best,
Seth Murawsky, M.Ed.
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Equity & Inclusion Lead Coordinator, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Leadership & Service | Student Affairs
Cal Poly | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 | 805-756-7267
Book a meeting with me here
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
To: Seth Herschel Murawsky <shmuraws@calpoly.edu>
Subject: USFC tonight
Hi Seth,
I just realized I don’t know where USFC meets tonight. Can you please direct me? 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Thanks!
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Monday, February 10, 2025 1:15 PM
To:Ryan Krakauer
Cc:Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola
Subject:RE: Cal Poly Fraternities
Hi Ryan,
Thanks for reaching out. I’ve met with Cole several times over the last couple weeks, and he shared that he
announced in IFC last week that I’m available to come speak to chapters. Several chapters reached out and I’ve got
two on the calendar and a third about to get schedule.
I’m happy to meet with you to share how I present at chapter meetings. Let me know what works best for you.
Best,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
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From: Ryan Krakauer <risk.cpifc@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 12:56 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Cc: Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>
Subject: Cal Poly Fraternities
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Christine,
My name is Ryan Krakauer. I represent Cal Poly IFC as the VP of Risk Management and Alpha Sigma Phi
Fraternity as an executive board member.
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First, I would love to schedule a time that works for you to visit my chapter on a Sunday evening for our weekly
meeting. My chapter and other Greek organizations can learn so much from you. I have heard amazing things
about the program you bring to fraternities to help us be better members of SLO.
Second, one aspect of my position as the VP of Risk Management on the Interfraternity Council is determining
what speakers or teachers would best help IFC members become better community members. I would love to
discuss the details of having you or another representative visit some of the fraternities on campus throughout
the academic year to teach us and answer all of our questions.
I appreciate all the time you have donated to Cal Poly and our fraternities in the past, and I look forward to
speaking with you soon.
Thank you,
Ryan Krakauer
VP of Risk Management IFC Council
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Monday, February 10, 2025 12:22 PM
To:Trevor Sato
Subject:RE: Phi Kappa Psi Chapter
Hi Trevor,
Thanks for reaching out! I would love to come to the meeƟng. The 17th is a holiday, I'm not sure if that influences your meeƟngs.
Best,
ChrisƟne
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Hi ChrisƟne Wallace,
My name is Trevor Sato, I am the President of Phi Kappa Psi, an IFC affiliated Fraternity at Cal Poly. We would love to have you
speak at our Chapter meeƟng. Our next Chapter meeƟng is Monday the 17th. Let me know if you are interested in speaking and I
will keep you updated on when and where.
Thank you,
Trevor Sato
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Monday, February 10, 2025 9:44 AM
To:Sandy Rowley
Cc:Mickel, Fred
Subject:Reports
Attachments:UG 1.2024 to current.pdf; Jan 2025 LL.pdf; NSPY Jan 2025.pdf
Hi Sandy,
January reports are attached. You’ll notice on the NSPY report there is a call under “Citations” that shows ‘Medical’ as
the nature code. There was an unruly gathering citation issued at this property, but the original call came in as a
medical and then Fire requested help from patrol and the UG citation was the result.
I also ran an UG report, also attached. It’s been a few months since I ran one. I did just one year back, Jan. 1, 2024, to
current.
Best,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
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02/10/25 San Luis Obispo Police Department 919
09:37 Master Citation Table Page: 1
CITATIONS BY LOCATION:
Date of Citation Offense Code Street address
------------------- --------------- ----------------------------------------
00:00:00 01/08/2025 SLMC9.12.110D 1125 OCEANAIRE; GRID G-13
00:00:00 01/23/2025 SLMC9.12.110D 2134 SANTA YNEZ; GRID M-06
00:00:00 01/23/2025 SLMC9.12.110D 1327 FOOTHILL; BETA THETA PI FRAT; GRID
00:00:00 01/23/2025 SLMC9.12.110D 148 ORANGE; GRID K-06
00:00:00 01/30/2025 SLMC9.12.110D 720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSILON; GRID I-06
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
02/10/25 San Luis Obispo Police Department 919
09:10 Law Incident Summary Report, by Clearance Code Page: 1
Time and Date Number Nature Address Loctn Dsp
----------------- --------- --------------- -------------------------- ----- ---
Agency: San Luis Obispo Police
Clearance Code: Call Cancelled
21:57:30 01/24/25 250124102 Noise Party 1267 FREDERICKS; GRID K-06 PN2 CAN
Total Incidents for this Clearance Code: 1
Clearance Code: Citation
21:25:34 01/09/25 250109101 Medical 1621 MCCOLLUM; GRID L-06, PN2 NR
22:46:07 01/09/25 250109107 Noise Police 1453 SLACK; GRID K-06, San PN2 NR
23:54:44 01/10/25 250110110 Noise Police 253 ALBERT; GRID K-06, San PN2 NR
03:25:36 01/11/25 250111013 Noise Party 347 HENDERSON; GRID L-06, PN3 NR
18:04:18 01/11/25 250111076 Noise Party 50 DEL MAR; GRID H-06, San PN1 NR
21:34:50 01/11/25 250111091 Noise Police 148 ORANGE; GRID K-06, San PN2 NR
22:06:06 01/11/25 250111094 Noise Police 1327 FOOTHILL; BETA THETA PN2 NR
00:31:13 01/16/25 250116001 Noise Police 385 CHAPLIN; GRID K-06, Sa PN2 NR
22:39:17 01/16/25 250116120 Noise Police 138 ORANGE; GRID K-06, San PN2 NR
23:05:45 01/16/25 250116121 Noise Police 350 SAN MIGUEL; GRID M-06, PN3 NR
23:18:40 01/18/25 250118087 Noise Police 2134 SANTA YNEZ; GRID M-06 PN3 NR
23:19:25 01/23/25 250123090 Noise Police 720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSILO PN1 NR
23:29:33 01/25/25 250125095 Noise Police 541 LUNETA; GRID I-07, San PN1 NR
Total Incidents for this Clearance Code: 13
Clearance Code: Disturbance Adv Card
23:12:23 01/08/25 250108090 Noise Party 322 HATHWAY; GRID K-06, Sa PN2 NR
20:36:07 01/09/25 250109098 Noise Party 1248 STAFFORD; POSS; GRID PN2 NR
23:19:07 01/09/25 250109110 Noise Party 347 JEFFREY; POSS GRID H-0 PN1 NR
23:27:34 01/10/25 250110106 Noise Party 2061 HOPE; GRID L-06, San PN3 NR
23:43:21 01/11/25 250111109 Noise Party 176 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06, S PN2 NR
23:51:05 01/11/25 250111111 Noise Party 131 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 ; P PN2 NR
22:13:33 01/17/25 250117090 Noise Party 114 BRESSI; GRID I-07, San PN1 NR
22:49:04 01/17/25 250117091 Noise Party 278 ALBERT; GRID K-06, San PN2 NR
00:17:36 01/18/25 250118003 Noise Party 451 CHORRO N; GRID I-05, S PN1 NR
23:27:49 01/18/25 250118088 Noise Party 590 FELTON; GRID I-05, San PN1 NR
23:40:52 01/18/25 250118090 Noise Party 1750 PREFUMO CANYON # 67, PN8 NR
23:58:16 01/18/25 250118092 Noise Party 231 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06, S PN2 NR
22:32:04 01/19/25 250119078 Noise Party 1512 HIGUERA; GRID L-08, S PN3 NR
23:14:20 01/21/25 250121095 Noise Party 3340 JOHNSON; GRID N-13, S PN7 NR
00:46:36 01/24/25 250124006 Noise Party 169 CARPENTER; GRID K-06, PN2 NR
20:40:13 01/24/25 250124099 Noise Party 425 LUNETA; GRID I-07, San PN1 NR
22:38:45 01/24/25 250124107 Noise Party 227 HIGHLAND; GRID H-05, S PN1 NR
23:01:49 01/24/25 250124108 Noise Party 2049 SIERRA; GRID L-10, Sa PN7 NR
23:05:42 01/24/25 250124110 Noise Party 225 LA CANADA; GRID I-06, PN1 NR
23:49:56 01/24/25 250124116 Noise Party 241 HATHWAY; GRID K-06, Sa PN2 NR
16:21:36 01/25/25 250125061 Noise 2ND Resp 649 STANFORD; GRID I-05, S PN1 NR
22:28:39 01/25/25 250125090 Noise Party 169 CARPENTER; GRID K-06, PN2 NR
22:47:18 01/28/25 250128096 Noise Party 2090 HAYS; GRID L-06, San PN3 NR
20:54:05 01/30/25 250130088 Noise Party 1267 FREDERICKS; GRID K-06 PN2 NR
22:07:04 01/30/25 250130090 Noise Party 377 ALBERT; GRID L-06, San PN2 NR
22:12:22 01/31/25 250131092 Noise Party 545 COUPER; GRID I-05, San PN1 NR
23:04:07 01/31/25 250131101 Noise Party 345 CHAPLIN; GRID K-06, Sa PN2 NR
23:39:49 01/31/25 250131105 Noise Party 551 HIGHLAND; GRID I-05, S PN1 NR
Total Incidents for this Clearance Code: 28
Clearance Code: Negative Violation
02:14:35 01/01/25 250101013 Noise Party 210 MADONNA; VAGABOND INN; PN13 NR
15:20:18 01/05/25 250105041 Noise Police 175 HATHWAY; GRID K-06, Sa PN2 NR
02/10/25 San Luis Obispo Police Department 919
09:10 Law Incident Summary Report, by Clearance Code Page: 2
Time and Date Number Nature Address Loctn Dsp
----------------- --------- --------------- -------------------------- ----- ---
18:58:34 01/05/25 250105054 Noise Party 3000 AUGUSTA; JUDSON TERRA PN7 NR
23:37:32 01/07/25 250107112 Noise Police 2505 AUGUSTA; GRID M-11, S PN7 NR
18:13:11 01/08/25 250108074 Noise Party 1472 FOOTHILL; NEWMAN CATH PN2 NR
21:50:08 01/08/25 250108088 Noise Party 3520 RANCH HOUSE # 209 ; X PN7 NR
22:42:57 01/09/25 250109106 Noise Party 1114 ORCUTT; GRID M-13, Sa PN7 NR
22:21:55 01/10/25 250110095 Noise Party 12 HATHWAY; GRID K-05, San PN2 NR
22:26:57 01/10/25 250110096 Noise Police 654 GRAVES; GRID L-07, San PN3 NR
23:01:43 01/10/25 250110101 Noise Party 132 HATHWAY; GRID K-06, Sa PN2 NR
23:29:44 01/10/25 250110107 Noise Police 482 LUNETA; GRID I-07, San PN1 NR
01:51:31 01/11/25 250111008 Noise Police 482 LUNETA; GRID I-07, San PN1 NR
02:51:26 01/11/25 250111010 Noise Police 132 CALIFORNIA; ALPHA GAMM PN2 NR
04:29:32 01/11/25 250111014 Noise Party 851 HIGUERA; COYA; GRID K- PN5 NR
20:57:00 01/11/25 250111088 Noise Party 1105 LEFF; GRID L-10, San PN6 NR
21:08:42 01/11/25 250111089 Noise Police 1267 FREDERICKS; GRID K-06 PN2 NR
22:06:47 01/11/25 250111095 Noise Party 1705 FARRIER; GRID G-15, S PN8 NR
22:35:07 01/11/25 250111102 Noise Police 138 ORANGE; GRID K-06, San PN2 NR
23:29:54 01/11/25 250111106 Noise Party 2260 LOOMIS; GRID M-07, Sa PN3 NR
23:53:15 01/11/25 250111112 Noise Party 159 ORANGE; GRID K-06, San PN2 NR
00:09:53 01/12/25 250112001 Noise Party 653 STANFORD; GRID I-05 ; PN1 NR
01:11:44 01/12/25 250112005 Noise Party 1705 FARRIER; GRID G-15, S PN8 NR
23:07:59 01/13/25 250113112 Noise Party 79 CHUPARROSA; GRID I-17, PN12 NR
23:57:15 01/13/25 250113114 Noise Party 227 HIGHLAND; GRID H-05, S PN1 NR
02:47:28 01/15/25 250115002 Noise Party 140 FERRINI # 16, San Luis PN1 NR
21:08:43 01/15/25 250115086 Noise Police 1252 FOOTHILL # 1, San Lui PN2 NR
21:56:58 01/15/25 250115093 Noise Police 299 ALBERT; GRID K-06, San PN2 NR
22:32:09 01/16/25 250116117 Noise Police 190 STENNER; ALPHA OMICRON PN2 NR
22:38:14 01/16/25 250116119 Noise Police 1327 FOOTHILL; BETA THETA PN2 NR
00:53:58 01/17/25 250117003 Noise Police 2505 AUGUSTA; GRID M-11, S PN7 NR
15:47:03 01/17/25 250117055 Noise Police 175 HATHWAY; GRID K-06, Sa PN2 NR
19:37:44 01/17/25 250117079 Noise Party 1704 OCEANAIRE; GRID H-14, PN8 NR
21:06:04 01/17/25 250117086 Noise Police 1254 STAFFORD; GRID K-07, PN2 NR
22:52:37 01/17/25 250117092 Noise Party 20 HATHWAY; GRID K-06, San PN2 NR
22:58:27 01/17/25 250117093 Noise Police 895 LINCOLN; GRID J-08, Sa PN1 NR
00:37:14 01/18/25 250118005 Noise Police 720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSILO PN1 NR
22:08:03 01/18/25 250118077 Noise Party 1185 FOOTHILL # 6, San Lui PN2 NR
22:55:18 01/18/25 250118083 Noise Party 60 BROAD # A, San Luis Obi PN1 NR
23:13:01 01/18/25 250118086 Noise Police 2315 JOHNSON; GRID M-11, S PN7 NR
23:39:13 01/18/25 250118089 Noise Party 236 ALBERT; GRID K-06, San PN2 NR
00:04:47 01/19/25 250119001 Noise Party 11321 LOS OSOS VALLEY # K, PN8 NR
14:22:42 01/19/25 250119047 Noise Police 226 PATRICIA; GRID H-06, S PN1 NR
19:43:14 01/19/25 250119066 Noise Party 3000 AUGUSTA; #221; JUDSON PN7 NR
22:31:38 01/19/25 250119077 Noise Party 536 HATHWAY; GRID K-07, Sa PN2 NR
00:10:05 01/20/25 250120002 Noise Party 1131 OLIVE # 302, San Luis PN2 NR
17:54:16 01/22/25 250122078 Noise Party 228 BROAD; GRID J-07, San PN1 NR
00:13:39 01/23/25 250123001 Noise Police 132 CALIFORNIA; ALPHA GAMM PN2 NR
21:00:06 01/23/25 250123081 Noise Party 321 CUESTA; GRID I-05, San PN1 NR
22:23:19 01/23/25 250123085 Noise Police 1234 BROAD; LIBERTINE BREW PN6 NR
19:46:55 01/24/25 250124097 Noise Party 425 LUNETA; GRID I-07, San PN1 NR
00:15:11 01/25/25 250125002 Noise Police 175 HATHWAY; GRID K-06, Sa PN2 NR
00:51:06 01/25/25 250125007 Noise Police 1793 TONINI; GRID G-15, Sa PN8 NR
16:02:41 01/25/25 250125059 Noise Party 649 STANFORD; GRID I-05, S PN1 NR
22:27:04 01/25/25 250125088 Noise Party 1724 FARRIER; GRID G-15, S PN8 NR
00:50:54 01/26/25 250126008 Noise Party 284 LA CANADA; GRID I-06, PN1 NR
02:14:16 01/26/25 250126012 Noise Police 124 STENNER; GRID K-06, Sa PN2 NR
20:25:45 01/29/25 250129085 Noise Party 1700 OSOS; GRID K-10, San PN6 NR
02/10/25 San Luis Obispo Police Department 919
09:10 Law Incident Summary Report, by Clearance Code Page: 3
Time and Date Number Nature Address Loctn Dsp
----------------- --------- --------------- -------------------------- ----- ---
22:17:56 01/30/25 250130092 Noise Police 1555 SLACK; GRID L-06, San PN2 NR
10:59:32 01/31/25 250131029 Noise Party 1515 PALM; GRID L-08, San PN3 NR
19:51:21 01/31/25 250131083 Noise Police 1968 CHORRO # A, San Luis PN6 NR
Total Incidents for this Clearance Code: 60
Clearance Code: Report Approved/To Records
23:04:22 01/10/25 250110104 Noise Party 1441 SLACK; GRID K-06, San PN2 INA
Total Incidents for this Clearance Code: 1
Clearance Code: Unable to Locate
16:28:45 01/11/25 250111067 Noise Party RAMONA & RAFAEL; GRID I-06 PN1 NR
22:35:32 01/11/25 250111101 Noise Party KENTUCKY ALLEY; GRID K-07, PN2 NR
23:31:49 01/11/25 250111108 Noise Party NEWPORT & CORAL; GRID G-13 PN8 NR
22:50:49 01/14/25 250114087 Noise Party FOOTHILL & CALIFORNIA; GRI PN2 NR
23:13:12 01/24/25 250124111 Noise Party 1252 FOOTHILL # 8, AREA OF NR
23:16:36 01/24/25 250124114 Noise Party GRAVES & HOPE; GRID L-06, PN3 NR
00:35:00 01/25/25 250125005 Noise Party 500 BLK HIGHLAND; GRID I-0 PN1 NR
22:09:17 01/31/25 250131091 Noise Party CHORRO & UPHAM; GRID K-11, PN6 NR
23:38:00 01/31/25 250131104 Noise Party 600 BLK PATRICIA; GRID H-0 PN1 NR
Total Incidents for this Clearance Code: 9
Total Incidents for This Agency: 112
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Total Incidents for This Report: 112
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Report Includes:
All dates between `00:00:00 01/01/25` and `23:59:59 01/31/25`
All agencies
All officers
All dispositions
All natures
All locations
All cities
All clearance codes
All observed offenses
All reported offenses
All offense codes matching `NSPY`
All circumstance codes
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*** End of Report /tmp/rpt6TMBG3-rplwisr.ra_1 ***
02/10/25 San Luis Obispo Police Department 919
09:39 Master Citation Table Page: 1
CITATIONS BY LOCATION:
Date of Citation Offense Code Street address
------------------- --------------- ----------------------------------------
22:47:00 02/17/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 284 FOOTHILL; GRID H-06
00:00:00 02/22/2024 SLMC9.13.060 284 FOOTHILL; GRID H-06
10:18:00 02/23/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 310 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06
11:00:00 02/23/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 658 GRAVES; ZETA BETA TAU; GRID L-07
23:23:00 02/23/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 1218 BOND; GRID K-06
10:04:00 03/08/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 538 HATHWAY; GRID K-07
22:51:00 03/09/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 299 ALBERT; GRID L-06
07:53:00 03/16/2024 SLMC9.13.030B HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06
08:01:00 03/16/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 1216 BOND; GRID K-06
08:20:00 03/16/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 301 HATHWAY; GRID K-06
08:25:00 03/16/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 301 HATHWAY; GRID K-06
10:05:00 03/16/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 138 ORANGE; GRID K-06
10:25:00 03/16/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 281 ALBERT; GRID L-06
21:00:00 03/16/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 440 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06
07:33:00 03/18/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 306 HATHWAY; GRID K-06
22:51:00 05/17/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 280 CALIFORNIA; ALPHA EPSILON PI; GRID K
00:00:00 05/23/2024 SLMC9.13.030 280 CALIFORNIA; ALPHA EPSILON PI; GRID K
21:38:00 05/23/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 1273 STAFFORD; GRID K-07
17:00:00 05/25/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 1327 FOOTHILL; BETA THETA PI FRAT; GRID
22:19:00 06/07/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 248 GRAND; GRID L-06
21:10:00 10/18/2024 SLMC9.13.030B 146 STENNER; GRID K-07
19:50:00 11/02/2024 SLMC9.13.030A 2074 LOOMIS; GRID L-06; GRID L-07
21:46:00 01/09/2025 SLMC9.13.030A 1621 MCCOLLUM; GRID L-06
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Monday, February 10, 2025 8:10 AM
To:Collins, Scott
Subject:RE: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Perfect, sounds good.
I will try to get the first one on the calendar with CP soon. Thanks!
T
From: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 8, 2025 7:12 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Let’s start with me attending these meetings, and after a few can decide if my attendance is
helpful/needed. Thank you!!
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, February 7, 2025 8:14:38 AM
To: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hi Scott,
Per our “project plan” and previous discussions with Cal Poly we would like to have quarterly meetings with Cal Poly
staff on Fraternity issues. Previously, Whitney was in many of those meetings. Please let me know if you would like
to be included instead of Whitney (or in addition to Whitney) so that I can begin to figure out scheduling. I will likely
always include myself, John Mezzapesa, and I will ask Chief Scott if he would like someone from his team to be there.
Thank you!
T
From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:36 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Timmi,
I’m full of requests these days.
44
I keep waiting for our next fraternity/sorority focused meeting to pop up and not seeing it! I am not sure who was
responsible for scheduling it so I’m just taking the reins 뇤눎눐눑눒눏.
Can we get our next meeting focused on CUPs/brainstorming solutions/enforcement and all the issues around this on the
books? I’m guessing it’ll be best to start with you and your team in terms of dates and times as our schedules may be a
little more flexible.
Please let me know and thank you!
Sincerely,
Courtney
Courtney Kienow
pronouns she/hers (why is this important?)
Director of Community Relations and Economic Development
Office of the President
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_____
office 805-756-6000
direct 805-756-6098
www.calpoly.edu
45
From:Collins, Scott
Sent:Saturday, February 8, 2025 7:12 AM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:Re: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Let’s start with me attending these meetings, and after a few can decide if my attendance is
helpful/needed. Thank you!!
Get Outlook for iOS
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, February 7, 2025 8:14:38 AM
To: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hi Scott,
Per our “project plan” and previous discussions with Cal Poly we would like to have quarterly meetings with Cal Poly
staff on Fraternity issues. Previously, Whitney was in many of those meetings. Please let me know if you would like
to be included instead of Whitney (or in addition to Whitney) so that I can begin to figure out scheduling. I will likely
always include myself, John Mezzapesa, and I will ask Chief Scott if he would like someone from his team to be there.
Thank you!
T
From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:36 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Timmi,
I’m full of requests these days.
I keep waiting for our next fraternity/sorority focused meeting to pop up and not seeing it! I am not sure who was
responsible for scheduling it so I’m just taking the reins 뇤눎눐눑눒눏.
Can we get our next meeting focused on CUPs/brainstorming solutions/enforcement and all the issues around this on the
books? I’m guessing it’ll be best to start with you and your team in terms of dates and times as our schedules may be a
little more flexible.
Please let me know and thank you!
Sincerely,
Courtney
46
Courtney Kienow
pronouns she/hers (why is this important?)
Director of Community Relations and Economic Development
Office of the President
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_____
office 805-756-6000
direct 805-756-6098
www.calpoly.edu
51
From:Wooten, Eric
Sent:Friday, February 7, 2025 3:23 PM
To:Dietrick, Christine
Subject:Frat Addresses
The original report had links out to spreadsheets with the addresses. Unsurprisingly, these links no longer work.
However, using the Internet Archive, I was able to get screen shots of all but one of these.
The original report is the PDF. The screenshots are included in the Word document. Both are here: Cal Poly AB524
Report 2022-2023
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E ewooten@slocity.org
T 805.781.7139
slocity.org
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From:Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Friday, February 7, 2025 11:36 AM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:Re: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Completed
Perfect! Thanks Timmi!
We’ll have Jason Mockford and myself. Possibly Elizabeth and Jo Campbell also. I’ll confirm shortly but would bank on the
four of us.
Courtney
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
To: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Subject: RE: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hey Courtney,
Yes – sorry we haven’t scheduled one yet. Now that we have a new ACM, let me check with Scott to see who he
would like to attend these meetings from the Admin team and I can start to schedule. Who would you like in the
meeting from the Cal Poly side? Having a number of attendees will help me figure out room/space.
Thanks!
TImmi
From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:36 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Timmi,
I’m full of requests these days.
I keep waiting for our next fraternity/sorority focused meeting to pop up and not seeing it! I am not sure who was
responsible for scheduling it so I’m just taking the reins 뇤눎눐눑눒눏.
Can we get our next meeting focused on CUPs/brainstorming solutions/enforcement and all the issues around this on the
books? I’m guessing it’ll be best to start with you and your team in terms of dates and times as our schedules may be a
little more flexible.
Please let me know and thank you!
56
Sincerely,
Courtney
Courtney Kienow
pronouns she/hers (why is this important?)
Director of Community Relations and Economic Development
Office of the President
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_____
office 805-756-6000
direct 805-756-6098
www.calpoly.edu
57
From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Friday, February 7, 2025 8:15 AM
To:Collins, Scott
Subject:FW: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hi Scott,
Per our “project plan” and previous discussions with Cal Poly we would like to have quarterly meetings with Cal Poly
staff on Fraternity issues. Previously, Whitney was in many of those meetings. Please let me know if you would like
to be included instead of Whitney (or in addition to Whitney) so that I can begin to figure out scheduling. I will likely
always include myself, John Mezzapesa, and I will ask Chief Scott if he would like someone from his team to be there.
Thank you!
T
From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:36 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Timmi,
I’m full of requests these days.
I keep waiting for our next fraternity/sorority focused meeting to pop up and not seeing it! I am not sure who was
responsible for scheduling it so I’m just taking the reins 뇤눎눐눑눒눏.
Can we get our next meeting focused on CUPs/brainstorming solutions/enforcement and all the issues around this on the
books? I’m guessing it’ll be best to start with you and your team in terms of dates and times as our schedules may be a
little more flexible.
Please let me know and thank you!
Sincerely,
Courtney
Courtney Kienow
pronouns she/hers (why is this important?)
Director of Community Relations and Economic Development
Office of the President
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_____
office 805-756-6000
direct 805-756-6098
www.calpoly.edu
58
59
From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Friday, February 7, 2025 8:12 AM
To:Courtney Leigh Kienow
Subject:RE: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
Hey Courtney,
Yes – sorry we haven’t scheduled one yet. Now that we have a new ACM, let me check with Scott to see who he
would like to attend these meetings from the Admin team and I can start to schedule. Who would you like in the
meeting from the Cal Poly side? Having a number of attendees will help me figure out room/space.
Thanks!
TImmi
From: Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:36 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Timmi,
I’m full of requests these days.
I keep waiting for our next fraternity/sorority focused meeting to pop up and not seeing it! I am not sure who was
responsible for scheduling it so I’m just taking the reins 뇤눎눐눑눒눏.
Can we get our next meeting focused on CUPs/brainstorming solutions/enforcement and all the issues around this on the
books? I’m guessing it’ll be best to start with you and your team in terms of dates and times as our schedules may be a
little more flexible.
Please let me know and thank you!
Sincerely,
Courtney
Courtney Kienow
pronouns she/hers (why is this important?)
Director of Community Relations and Economic Development
Office of the President
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_____
office 805-756-6000
direct 805-756-6098
www.calpoly.edu
60
61
From:Hyfield, Devin
Sent:Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:03 AM
To:Oliver Skinner
Cc:Cole Beckman
Subject:RE: Progress on Permit
Attachments:Permit#R25962.pdf
Hi Oliver –
Please see attached for the permit and have a great event!
Devin Hyfield
Recreation Manager
T 805.781.7295
From: Oliver Skinner <
Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:00 AM
To: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Subject: Progress on Permit
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Devin,
I met with park maintenance two days ago. When should I expect to receive the permit?
Best,
Oliver Skinner
# R25962 Status Approved Page 1 of 4
1 resource(s)1 booking(s)Subtotal: $660.00
Payer Sigma Nu FraternitySystem User Devin Hyfield
Home Phone Number (
Agent Name Cole Beckman
Company Phone 1
Number
(805) 544-6703Company Name Sigma Nu Fraternity - 1315
TypeCustomer Private
Company Address 1304 E. Foothill Blvd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Permit #R25962
Status Approved
Date Jan 7, 2025 9:26 AM
City of San Luis Obispo
1341 Nipomo St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PHONE:(805) 781-7300
FAX:(805) 781-7292
EMAIL:recreation@slocity.org
Permit
Rental Fee $660.00
Discounts $0.00
Subtotal $660.00
Deposits $0.00
Deposit Discounts $0.00
Total Permit Fee $660.00
Total Payment $660.00
Refunds $0.00
Balance $0.00
Ducky Derby
Booking Summary
Mission Plaza (Special Events)Center: Mission Plaza
START DATE/TIME END DATE/TIME ATTENDEE AMT W/O TAX
Sun, Feb 16, 2025 10:00 AM Sun, Feb 16, 2025 1:00 PM 100 $520.00
Resource level fees $140.00
Disclaimers
DESCRIPTION TEXT
Outdoor Facility All City facilities are intended for the recreational use of the residents of the City of San Luis
Obispo in conjunction with the activities of the Parks and Recreation Department. When not in
use for recreation programs or other City business, property may be used by local groups and
individuals for social, cultural or recreational activities regardless of race, age, sex, color or
creed, in accordance with Chapter 12.20 - Park Regulations of the City Municipal Code and the
following rules:
1. Groups may schedule up to three dates within a three month period. (For example, a group
may choose to select the third Wednesday of each month for three months or schedule three
consecutive days - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - but no more than three dates reserved in any
three consecutive months by any single organization or individuals). Parks and Recreation
programs and events are not subject to this policy.
2. Any group wishing to have a long-term contract for facility use shall submit a written request
to the Parks and Recreation Director or their designate 60 days in advance of the first use date.
# R25962 Status Approved Page 2 of 4
3. Please return signed permit and remit fees to the Parks and Recreation offices no later than
seven (7) business days prior to the reservation.
4. Correspondence with regards to this permit must be accompanied by the permit number.
5. Any changes to the times on the permit must be made at least seven (7) business days in
advance of the reservation.
6. Cancellations: Reservations should be cancelled no fewer than ten (10) business days prior to
the use date for a refund (permit processing fees are not refundable). For late cancellations, 75%
of the facility reservation fee will be refunded to the original purchase card, or via check if cash
or check payment was made. Reservations canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department
for unusual circumstances/weather-related events will receive a refund of all fees, with the
exception of permit processing fees, as applicable.
7. A refundable Security/Cleaning/Key Deposit is required for all facility uses; deposit amount will
be determined based upon the nature of the use. Deposits are refunded upon satisfactory
acceptance of the facility's condition at the conclusion of the permitted date by a staff member
of the City's Parks and Recreation or Public Works Department. Any damage or unsatisfactory
conditions will be deducted from security/cleaning deposit along with any other unnecessary
expenses incurred related to the use. Refunds will be issued through the City's Finance
Department approximately two to four weeks after the date of use.
8. Users are encouraged to inspect the facility upon arrival and note any problems at that time to
the staff member on duty (park rangers or facility rovers may need to be paged through the
police department if staff is not on site and problems are noted).
9. User is responsible for any unusual cleanup and facility repair expenses attributed to their
use. Expenses will be deducted from any deposits made and additional billing may be
necessary.
10. The City does not provide electrical power to outdoor facility rentals.
11. Use of amplified sound for musical purposes in City facilities is prohibited unless permission is
granted in writing by the Parks and Recreation Director or their designate. Requests for
amplified sound must be made thirty (30) days prior to the use date.
12. Any decorations, equipment, food or beverages are subject to approval by the Parks and
Recreation Department. Groups are responsible for all costs associated with any damages
incurred to the facility during their usage, including City staff time needed to correct situations
related to uses. Charges will be deducted from the security deposit and additional billing may be
necessary.
13. For outdoor groups of 30 or more: Permittee shall maintain commercial general liability
insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an
amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily
injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual
liability. If alcohol is sold during the permitted activity, coverage must include full liquor liability in
the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate. Agency, its officers,
officials, agents, and employees shall be included as insureds on the policy. CG 20 26 or
equivalent, blanket endorsement or section of the policy. Endorsement shall cover the City of
San Luis Obispo, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers as additional insured . The City
provides groups the opportunity to purchase coverage through a special event insurance policy
for single day events should other coverage not be available. The sponsor is required to obtain
insurance for individual vendors as appropriate.
14. For outdoor groups 30 or less: insurance may be necessary depending on the nature of the
use (i.e. sporting activities, activities with animals, bounce houses, or as determined by the
department).
15.Per ordinance 1545, in 1985 the City council of the City of San Luis Obispo adopted
regulations prohibiting in certain areas, including prohibition of smoking in public places -
including the Jack House, parks and City facilities (8.16.030). Smoking is not allowed in any
outdoor City facility.
16. Additional water, sanitary facilities, and refuse receptacles may be required based upon the
nature of the use and must be supplied by the user in a matter acceptable to the City.
17. City facility uses or rentals, in a City Park or at a City Facility, that are youth orientated are not
permitted to have alcohol.
18. Alcohol use is not allowed at any City facility unless written permission is granted by the
Parks and Recreation Director or their designee. Usage of alcohol is only permitted within the
areas designated on the permit. All alcohol uses will be required to have proof of insurance
19. Any sale of alcoholic beverages in City recreation facilities shall be subject to the rules and
regulations of the State Alcoholic Beverage Control, appropriate City Ordinances and with a
facility reservation permit that has been issued by the City of San Luis Obispo Parks and
Recreation Department. A liquor license and liquor liability insurance coverage is due to the
Parks and Recreation Department seven business days prior to the event and appropriate
insurance documents must be presented at that time.
# R25962 Status Approved Page 3 of 4
20. If deemed necessary, additional security personnel may be required based upon the nature
of the use by order of the Parks and Recreation Director or the Police Chief and must be
acceptable to the City to meet the requirements.
21. The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to refuse use of a facility to any
group for previous misuse or for non-payment of any fees. All uses are subject to approval
based upon availability, maintenance schedules and nature of use.
22. The Parks and Recreation Department may cancel or reschedule use of a facility for any
reason deemed necessary. Users will be given as much notice as possible. When necessary, all
fees will be refunded approximately two weeks of the notification. The Parks and Recreation
Department shall make every effort to find a comparable facility in the event of rescheduling but
cannot guarantee availability.
23. The City of San Luis Obispo is not responsible for accidents, injury or loss of personal
property in any of its facilities or parks.
24. Promotion of an event using the name of City of San Luis Obispo as a sponsor may not be
used unless specific written permission from the City Council is granted. Any promotion initiated
by an applicant prior to receiving written permission for facility use may result in cancellation of
use permit.
25. No advertising shall be exhibited and no solicitations or sales made at City owned sites and
/or facility unless prior written permission from the Parks and Recreation Director is granted.
26. Permits shall be issued only to persons the age of 18 or older.
27. Users are expected to abide by all laws and ordinances set forth by all local, state and
federal agencies. Users are also expected to comply with rules and regulations for facility use
and obey all City staff members in attendance at facility. Users should pay special attention to all
noise ordinances. Failure to comply will result in cancellation of permit and loss of fees paid.
28. Multi-Use Court reservations are limited to organized league games and related practices.
All other uses are first-come, first-served. Light use is prescheduled and prepaid. No day of
requests will be permitted. All light use requests must be made seven (7) working days prior to
the event date.
29. Sporting Field Uses: Softball/youth baseball fields can only be reserved for league games,
tournaments and with any large barbecue uses. Fields are not reserved for individual team
practices; fields are available only on a first-come, first-served basis for practices. The Softball
field lights at Santa Rosa Park are not available for reservations on weekends except for
organized league games and tournaments. Weeknight use is limited to Parks & Recreation
Department adult softball league games.
30. Groups reserving sporting fields are required to carry liability insurance coverage. Field
reservations will not be granted during field maintenance periods (Diamond Fields between
November 1 and February 15, Turf Fields between mid-May to August 1) to allow for annual
maintenance of the facilities. City staff may cancel any sporting field uses if the field conditions
are unplayable.
31. No camping or overnight parking is allowed in City parks or City-owned open spaces.
32. Weather changes may cause cancellation of an event at any time. Refunds will be issued
approximately two weeks after the reserved date. User is responsible for notifying the Parks &
Recreation Department no later than 2 business days after the reserved date to confirm the
event cancellation and request a refund.
33. One vehicle is allowed beyond park entry gates for the purposes of delivery or pickups only;
vehicles are not allowed inside the gates at the Jack House. Vehicle must be removed from park
area immediately upon completion of delivery/pickup and gate secured. Special vehicle uses (i.
e. trailers, location needs) that remain in the park area during the use time must receive the
expressed written permission from the Parks & Recreation Director or their designee prior to the
scheduled event.
34. BBQ keys are issued for all outdoor facility use. All keys must be picked up from the Parks
and Recreation Department office one business day prior to the event and must be returned by
the following business day after the use. A refundable key deposit of $20.00 is required seven
(7) business days prior to the event and will be forfeited if the key is not returned on the
designated date. If keys are not picked up from the Parks and Recreation Department in a timely
manner and City staff is called out to unlock the facility (barbecues, gates, etc.), the user will be
responsible for all related charges to the callout for the staff member who responds. This fee
may be deducted from any deposits collected or additional billing if necessary.
35. Portable barbecues are not permitted in parks unless prior approval is granted by the Parks
and Recreation Department. A $30.00 permit use fee and $75.00 security/cleaning deposit is
required to bring a portable barbecue in to a City park and may only be brought into designated
areas.
36. User groups with large attendance numbers or requesting full park use are required to
present a parking plan to the Parks and Recreation Department office seven (7) working days
prior to the event. Additional requirements, such as security, barricades, monitors, etc. will be
reviewed when the parking plan is received and approved.
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Sigma Nu Fraternity
Customer Type: Private
Customer ID: 110714
Mailing Address: 1304 E. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA
93405
Company Phone 1 Number: (805) 544-6703
Authorized Agent Name: Cole Beckman
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Email Address:
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Date:
City of San Luis Obispo
Mailing Address: 1341 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, CA
93401
Phone Number: (805) 781-7300
Fax Number: (805) 781-7292
Email Address: recreation@slocity.org
37. Group Size Limits: The Parks and Recreation Commission has established the following size
limits for general park uses:
Damon-Garcia Sports Fields: 2000
French Park: 200
Islay Park: 200
Johnson Park: 200
Laguna Lake Park: 2000
Meadow Park: 1000
Mission Plaza: 2000
Mitchell Park: 500
Santa Rosa Park: 1000
Sinsheimer Park: 500*
* no large group reservations of the park will be made if a major event is planned at the pool,
baseball stadium, or youth baseball field
38. Any larger groups wishing to use park facilities in excess of the above numbers will be
required to get permission from the Parks and Recreation Commission. NOTE: Only those parks
listed here are available for group reservations. Only one group reservation allowed at a time.
Picnic areas will not be reserved if there is a group park reservation.
39. If the facility reserved is not open at the time of the use indicated on the permit, user should
call after 9:00 a.m. and before 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday - Parks and Recreation
Department - 781-7300. Weekends and after 5:00 p.m. call San Luis Obispo Police Department -
781-7312. A staff person shall be dispatched to the site to open the facility upon confirmation of a
valid use permit and, if possible, use time shall be extended for the length of the delay. Users
who call on the day of the use to be let in earlier or show up later than the designated time
requiring staff to return to the site are subject to a minimum two (2) hours callback fee, billed at
the City's current billable rate plus any additional use fees.
Payment and Refund
RECEIPT #DATE FEE DESCRIPTION EVENT RESOURCE PAYMENT / REFUND
1236639.001 Feb 3, 2025 Special Event -
Application (Park
Use Only) 24-25
Ducky Derby Mission Plaza $140.00
1236639.001 Feb 3, 2025 Mission Plaza - Full
Park Use Non-
Profit (Daily) 2
Ducky Derby Mission Plaza $520.00
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:57 AM
To:Tommy Martin
Subject:RE: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
Wallace, Christine reacted to your message:
From: Tommy Martin <cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 4:59:26 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
That sounds great. I'll see you Wednesday at 10:30 down at the station.
On Wed, Feb 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
How about Sunday, February 23rd at 8pm? The next two Sundays aren’t great but the 23rd would work for me.
For a one on one, how about next Wednesday, February 12 th at 10:30am?
CW
From: Tommy Martin <cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
We normally hold chapter meetings at 8 pm every Sunday. The location on campus has been
changing recently, so I'll make sure to tell you where it will be for whichever given week.
As for our meeting, I can usually do Mon/Wed after 10 am. I can also do almost all mornings and afternoons on
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Let me know what works best and I have no problem coming down to the PD for
a chat.
On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
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Let’s get you on the calendar for both. When and where are chapter meetings?
For meeting with just you, shoot me three or four days/times that work for you. My schedule is pretty wacky but I will
make it work if there are options. I’m happy to host you here at the station too.
Best,
Christine
From: Tommy Martin <cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 2:06 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
Yes, I think another chapter presentation would be great. Additionally, if we could meet at a separate time so I
could introduce myself and ask some of my own questions, that would be very helpful. Let me know if this
works!
On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Tommy,
Thanks for reaching out, I am happy to work with you on this request. Are you looking for a chapter meeting
presentation like before or do you have something else in mind?
Best,
Christine
From: Tommy Martin <cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:54 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
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Hi Ms. Wallace,
I hope you're doing well! My name is Tommy Martin, and I’m the VP of Risk Management for Beta Theta Pi at
Cal Poly. I wanted to reach out to introduce myself and see if we could schedule a meeting to connect.
I appreciate you taking the time to visit our chapter last year and I learned some great information. If you're
available, I'd love to schedule a meeting around SLO or even at the PD, whatever works best for you.
Best,
--
Tommy Martin
Vice President of Risk Management
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Epsilon Delta Chapter at California Polytechnic State University
(Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Cell: +
1327 E Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, California 93405-1413
cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com
--
Tommy Martin
Vice President of Risk Management
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Epsilon Delta Chapter at California Polytechnic State University
(Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Cell: +
1327 E Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, California 93405-1413
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cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com
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From:Dickel, Jason
Sent:Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:21 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Cc:Swartz, Corry; Loll, Bryce
Subject:RE: Frat presentation - Sunday, Feb. 23rd
Yes of course. I put it in the schedule for him and the Sgt working that day.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:05 PM
To: Dickel, Jason <jdickel@slocity.org>
Cc: Swartz, Corry <cswartz@slocity.org>; Loll, Bryce <bloll@slocity.org>
Subject: Frat presentation - Sunday, Feb. 23rd
Hi Lt.,
Can Corry attend a frat presentation with me on Sunday, Feb 23rd at 3pm? It’s somewhere on campus, I don’t have a
room yet, but it’ll be about an hour, from 2:45 to 3:45ish.
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
T 805.781.7186
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From:Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:36 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:Fraternity Members in R-1, R-2 Neighborhoods
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Hi Timmi,
I’m full of requests these days.
I keep waiting for our next fraternity/sorority focused meeting to pop up and not seeing it! I am not sure who was
responsible for scheduling it so I’m just taking the reins 뇤눎눐눑눒눏.
Can we get our next meeting focused on CUPs/brainstorming solutions/enforcement and all the issues around this on the
books? I’m guessing it’ll be best to start with you and your team in terms of dates and times as our schedules may be a
little more flexible.
Please let me know and thank you!
Sincerely,
Courtney
Courtney Kienow
pronouns she/hers (why is this important?)
Director of Community Relations and Economic Development
Office of the President
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
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direct 805-756-6098
www.calpoly.edu
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:05 PM
To:Dickel, Jason
Cc:Swartz, Corry; Loll, Bryce
Subject:Frat presentation - Sunday, Feb. 23rd
Hi Lt.,
Can Corry attend a frat presentation with me on Sunday, Feb 23rd at 3pm? It’s somewhere on campus, I don’t have a
room yet, but it’ll be about an hour, from 2:45 to 3:45ish.
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
T 805.781.7186
slocity.org
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:03 PM
To:Mangskau, Natalie
Cc:Sisemore, Paul; Kemp, Caleb
Subject:Cal Poly presentation
Hi Nat,
Great news! You are the lucky officer who gets to come with me to a Cal Poly fraternity chapter meeting on Feb. 23 rd
at 8pm! They meet on campus somewhere, I don’t have a room number yet, but I’ll meet you here at we can travel
over together.
Before this date, we can connect, and I’ll run through the expectation with you. It’ll be fun, I promise.
Thanks,
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E cwallace@slocity.org
T 805.781.7186
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, February 5, 2025 3:23 PM
To:Tommy Martin
Subject:RE: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
How about Sunday, February 23rd at 8pm? The next two Sundays aren’t great but the 23 rd would work for me.
For a one on one, how about next Wednesday, February 12 th at 10:30am?
CW
From: Tommy Martin <cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
We normally hold chapter meetings at 8 pm every Sunday. The location on campus has been changing recently,
so I'll make sure to tell you where it will be for whichever given week.
As for our meeting, I can usually do Mon/Wed after 10 am. I can also do almost all mornings and afternoons on
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Let me know what works best and I have no problem coming down to the PD for a
chat.
On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Let’s get you on the calendar for both. When and where are chapter meetings?
For meeting with just you, shoot me three or four days/times that work for you. My schedule is pretty wacky but I will
make it work if there are options. I’m happy to host you here at the station too.
Best,
Christine
From: Tommy Martin <cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 2:06 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
Yes, I think another chapter presentation would be great. Additionally, if we could meet at a separate time so I
could introduce myself and ask some of my own questions, that would be very helpful. Let me know if this
works!
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On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Tommy,
Thanks for reaching out, I am happy to work with you on this request. Are you looking for a chapter meeting
presentation like before or do you have something else in mind?
Best,
Christine
From: Tommy Martin <cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:54 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Ms. Wallace,
I hope you're doing well! My name is Tommy Martin, and I’m the VP of Risk Management for Beta Theta Pi at
Cal Poly. I wanted to reach out to introduce myself and see if we could schedule a meeting to connect.
I appreciate you taking the time to visit our chapter last year and I learned some great information. If you're
available, I'd love to schedule a meeting around SLO or even at the PD, whatever works best for you.
Best,
--
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Tommy Martin
Vice President of Risk Management
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Epsilon Delta Chapter at California Polytechnic State University
(Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Cell: +
1327 E Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, California 93405-1413
cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com
--
Tommy Martin
Vice President of Risk Management
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Epsilon Delta Chapter at California Polytechnic State University
(Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Cell: +
1327 E Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, California 93405-1413
cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com
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From:kathie walker <
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:32 PM
To:Francis, Emily
Subject:Re: St. Fratty's Day 3/15/2025
Perfect. Thank you for your response. I’m working hard to solve the issues in our neighborhood and thankfully,
have some help from neighbors and RQN. I’m hoping things will be solved soon so my husband and I aren’t
forced to move.
On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Kathie,
The council can't coordinate response to emails due to the Brown Act, but I just happened to have blocked out
today to get caught up with my email backlog. I try to respond to every email that comes through, but
sometimes find that the moment passes and meetings and other work get in the way. Thanks for all you do for
your neighborhood.
Emily
Emily Francis
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Council Member
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990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E EFrancis@slocity.org
On Tue, Feb 04, 2025 at 4:03 PM, kathie walker < wrote:
Emily wrote to me too. She must be the designated Council person to respond to this item.
On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org> wrote:
Kathie,
Thank you for the time and effort you’ve put into gathering this information and advocating for solutions. Your
documentation of past events and ongoing concerns is invaluable in keeping attention on the challenges
your neighborhood is facing. I appreciate your continued engagement in these discussions.
Take care,
Emily
Emily Francis
pronouns she/her/hers
Council Member
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San Luis Obispo City Councilmembers,
The illegal drunken takeover of our neighborhood by thousands of people on the Saturday before Cal
Poly’s winter finals is unacceptable and needs to be prevented. It’s a dangerous public nuisance for the
people who live in our neighborhood and is going to end badly if the City doesn’t come up with a plan
that does not allow people this illegal gathering using a different approach. Cal Poly students are
replenished with a new class each fall, and they will continue to seek out “the tradition” unless the City
uses tools that have been successful in other communities to stop unruly gatherings, such as a curfew.
In March 2024, the city manager, Derek Johnson, said that the event must be prevented after the St.
Fratty’s Day event on 3/16/2024, and the City Council directed that the event be prevented moving
forward. Derek said a resident task force would be formed but that never happened. Back then, the
trauma was fresh and the City was motivated, but it seems that motivation has fallen by the wayside and
the event is not going to be prevented in 2025.
In November 2024, several residents and property owners in the Alta Vista neighborhood formed a task
force to communicate with the City about ideas to stop the event because it has affected us since it re-
emerged in 2022. It’s notable that before 2022, the only other time St. Fratty’s Day was an
“unlawful assembly” in San Luis Obispo was in 2015 when 3,000 people converged into our
neighborhood and a roof collapsed at approximately 6:30 a.m., which ended the event that day. It did not
return until 2022.
On 12/11/2024, members of our task force met with SLOPD, Erica Stewart, and Whitney McDonald. We
had prepared a comprehensive plan to stop St. Fratty’s Day, which included setting a curfew, a
successful tool in Miami Beach for ending the destructive unlawful assemblies during Spring Break. This
suggestion was made by Cal Poly staff during an SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024.
During that SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024, it was made clear that Cal Poly is going to take care of Cal
Poly at its boundary, and that the City needs to take care of the City within the city limits. Cal Poly
representative Michelle Crawford told Deputy City Manager, Greg Hermann and SLOPD Chief Rick
Scott, that she recommended looking at what the city of Miami Beach did to stop Spring Break in 2024,
with its “We’re breaking up with Spring Break” campaign. A key component of its successful campaign
was a curfew. Michelle Crawford commented that Miami Beach’s campaign “worked very effectively.”
The resident task force generated a plan using ChatGPT to effectively prevent St. Fratty’s Day using
metrics from St. Fratty’s Day 2022, 2023, and 2024, and effective methods from other unlawful
assemblies across the country, not including protests. We provided the plan to SLOPD, Erica, and
Whitney, and I have attached it to this correspondence, along with the statements from city leaders and
an ER doctor that were published when Mardi Gras was canceled.
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Unfortunately, it does not appear the City has chosen to implement a curfew and therefore, St. Fratty’s
Day is going to disrupt our neighborhood yet again, which is super disappointing.
I think it’s important to point out that since 2022, SLOPD Chief Scott has repeatedly said they are going
to have a “proactive” approach to St. Fratty’s Day, and that approach has failed every year. I want to
revisit the facts that are backed up by SLOPD dispatch logs and other documentation since St. Fratty’s
2022.
St. Fratty’s Day 2022
In 2022, approximately 2,000 people overtook the intersection of Bond and Hathway, however, the entire
neighborhood was affected by screaming people, fireworks, trespassing, and vandalism from 4 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. In 2022, the Saturday before winter finals was on 3/12, five days before St. Patrick’s Day.
There were many posts on social media the night before the event that indicated the event was going to
happen, but SLOPD did not anticipate the event. Fireworks woke our neighborhood at 4 a.m. There were
only a handful of officers in our neighborhood until shift change when more officers came on duty.
Some noise citations were written, mostly to known illegal fraternity houses but many calls were not
responded to and there was a point where officers stood around the perimeter of the crowd because it
was too large. People were openly drinking alcohol, climbing telephone poles, standing on rooftops, and
law enforcement did not intervene. They waited until the unlawful assembly of drunken people burnt itself
out, six hours after it started. A spreadsheet of the calls to SLOPD dispatch was prepared after St.
Fratty's Day to show the timeline and was emailed to the City Council before St. Fratty's 2023:
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During the debrief to the City Council, SLOPD Chief Scott minimized what happened during St. Fratty’s
2022, and said they “went ahead and just secured the area and helped diffuse the rest of the parties to
go ahead and help them out of the neighborhoods” and that it only took “a couple of hours to get the
situation under control.” The event lasted for six hours and was not under control until 10 a.m.
Preparation for St. Fratty’s 2023
In the summer of 2022, I noticed that St. Fratty’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day were back-to-back on Friday
and Saturday. I knew that would cause a terrible situation and I wrote to SLOPD Chief Scott and the
City Council that summer, expressing my concern. I prepared calendars to illustrate the bad situation.
The City did not take any action to implement a Safety Enhancement Zone (SEZ). On 2/21/2023, before
St. Fratty’s Day 2023, several concerned residents went to the City Council, explained our concerns, and
asked for the city to implement a SEZ, even on an emergency basis, citing the perfect-storm scenario of
back-to-back dates on the weekend.
The SLOPD Chief was in the audience, and he addressed Council, stating “I would like to say that we do
have a plan in place. Contrary to some of the comments, our plan does work.”
On 3/7/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council “We’ll have available resources from other
agencies should that be required. … we’re going to be proactively focused on spot enforcement of
critical areas and also those areas where we’ve had historical challenges due to large gatherings and
unruly crowds.”
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On 3/15/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott and Deputy Chief Fred Mickel met with RQN and explained that they
had “proactive” plans to address the event. They said they had adequate staff and plans to circumvent
any dangerous activity, and we should not be worried because they were on top of it.
St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/18/2023, St. Fratty’s Day, crowds began to overtake the neighborhood at 4 a.m. SLOPD did not
anticipate the crowd would gather that early and was not prepared for the volume of people who
overtook the neighborhood. College-aged people were openly drinking alcohol, carrying BORGs (Black
Out Rage Gallons), and many, many people climbed utility poles without any intervention from law
enforcement.
SLOPD stood around the perimeter and did not engage with the crowd. I was standing near SLOPD
officers when we witnessed a guy climb out onto the utility line doing pull-ups. An officer said there was
nothing he could do and that he thought PG&E had turned off the power to the pole.
One of my neighbors called 911 because intoxicated guys trespassed onto his property and threatened
to fight him. He said the SLOPD dispatcher told him they could not help him due to his proximity to the
street party and hung up on him.
The unlawful gathering was allowed to continue until it fizzled out at around 10:30 a.m. SLOPD did not
shut down large fraternity parties or get people off rooftops. It’s my understanding that SLOPD issued
citations after the event based on drone footage, but an Administrative Hearing Officer dismissed those
citations so there were no consequences for the citations.
During a City Council meeting on 1/9/2024 for the Safety Enhancement Zone, Deputy Chief Mickel
admitted that SLOPD was not prepared for St. Fratty’s Day in 2023. A transcript from the meeting is
below:
Erica Stewart: “On page 405…it says the PD doesn’t do anything during the unruly gatherings and
so I thought you could share why the PD respond as they do during the large gatherings.”
Fred Mickel: “It really depends on manpower. … like for instance, this past St. Fratty’s Day, we
had a much larger – we planned for a large event, (but) this was three times larger than we
even thought. It really, unfortunately, caught us a little bit by surprise even though we had
a really good plan going into it. And so at that point, you just start managing safety. And that’s
our first thing, right? And there’s a lot of things going on, yes we could take action against. And we
tried to. We tried some creative approaches to doing some unruly gathering, and we did do some
unruly gathering citations during that event. But probably not as many as we could have.
But we had to look at the bigger picture of, how do we not only keep the residents as safe as we
can, the officers, and all the people that were participating in the party. So, that’s really what drove
that.
Now if we had the manpower, the personnel, the things that we could do, then absolutely we’d be
enforcing the unruly gatherings and those types of things. We just have to weigh those out at the
time.”
After St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/21/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council that during St. Fratty’s 2023 there was “a larger
crowd, as expected, post-COVID” and that “SLOPD was upstaffed” to address the event. The true
events that day were downplayed or not discussed.
He said he planned to do an after-action analysis and talk with residents of our neighborhood but none of
the long-term residents in our neighborhood were contacted.
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Mitigation Measures:
· On 1/9/2024, City Council adopted a SEZ for some weekends in March, including the
Saturday before Cal Poly’s winter finals, which is traditionally St. Fratty’s Day.
· PG&E removed the lower rungs from utility poles in the neighborhood.
St. Fratty’s 2024
Calls to SLOPD dispatch started at 3:20 a.m.; Illegal gathering in the street 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Streets were blocked and parties in the upper Alta Vista neighborhood, Albert Drive, until 10:30 a.m.
Medical calls/welfare checks (unconscious intoxicated people) until 12:20 p.m.
Noisy parties started in the neighborhood just after 3:00 a.m. Four illegal fraternity houses were cited for
noisy parties by 4:00 a.m. There was a constant stream of people screaming past our house and a city
utility truck placed unmanned barricades at intersections to stop vehicles from driving on the streets just
after 6:00 a.m., allowing parades of people to walk down the center of streets. I've attached a PDF that
shows the calls to SLOPD dispatch on 3/16/2024, St. Fratty's Day, including complaints at local hotels
about noisy people partying between 5:30 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.
I've also attached a video posted on social media by an Uber driver who picked up a group of gals at
3:30 a.m. They were "going to Beta" (Beta Theta Pi fraternity) which held a party, as many fraternities did
that morning. Some property owners of illegal fraternity houses had received notification from Code
Enforcement before St. Fratty's Day, and it seems that message was passed along to the fraternities
because some did not host events that day. (I called the owner of 348 Hathway on 2/28/2024 and he
promised me the fraternity would not have a party that morning.)
Still, 6,000-7,000 people showed up to block neighborhood streets. While it was difficult for them to climb
utility poles because the rungs were removed, people trespassed into yards and climbed on parked cars
and rooftops. Cars were scratched and windows smashed, fences were torn down, landscapes and
bushes were trampled, gutters were torn off houses, etc. Electric and cable lines were pulled down from
a house. The weight of people in a front yard caused a sewer line to collapse.
The damage to the Cal Poly dorms is often highlighted, but the total damage in the neighborhood
was in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Numerous people accessed an electrical line from a house to the utility pole and climbed across the
wire. One did pull-ups and fell. I heard that he broke his arm and was not identified until days later.
Based on dozens of videos posted online, there was no law enforcement anywhere nearby to remove
him or the hundreds of people on the rooftops for an extended period.
A tenant in a different house documented her terrifying experience, attached to this email. She and her
roommates called SLOPD four times because trespassers were on their rooftop and they feared the roof
would collapse on them. The SLOPD dispatcher hung up on them. When SLOPD finally arrived, they did
not help her to get the people off her roof. Part of her account is below:
“The police watched me struggling to clear the roof for over 30 minutes and still refused to take
action. I am a young woman who was ill-equipped to stand alone against the drunk and
aggressive mob-mentality that prevailed, and I was extremely scared and disheartened by the
lack of support we received. If we had received assistance the first time (or two) that we called the
police, they would have been able to clear the small crowd of people in our yard and on our roof,
before it became a serious and dangerous situation. I understand that large crowds are difficult to
control, but my housemates and I were put in danger due to the police’s lack of action, and I urge
you to implement safer strategies moving forward.”
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The ”street party” ended at about 9:30 a.m. Streets were still blocked by college-aged people, and many
were obviously intoxicated and it was difficult to get through in a car. There were also rideshare drivers
everywhere, blocking the streets with hazard lights on. An unruly gathering was cited at Delta Upsilon’s
illegal fraternity house at 281 Albert Drive at 10:30 a.m.
Sirens continued as emergency calls for intoxicated people continued until after 12:00 p.m., including an
unconscious male on a 2-story rooftop at 146 Stenner and an unconscious male on a rooftop at 1861
Hope. Both are illegal fraternity houses for Kappa Sigma.
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After St. Fratty’s 2024
During his debrief to the City Council on 3/19/2024, Chief Scott noted that there were no problems at
bars or downtown core on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 th. On St. Fratty’s Day, police presence was tripled
with assistance from Cal Poly, CSU CRU Team, California Men’s Colony, and California Alcohol and
Beverage Control. He said early enforcement led to citations and arrests but about two hours later (just
after 6 a.m.) the streets needed to be closed, as crowds swelled to 6,000 – 7,000 people.
He said he found the activities “extremely disappointing, dangerous and criminal. This is not in keeping
with Cal Poly’s reputation and certainly not that of our community. Looking ahead, these lawless
activities cannot and should not be allowed to occur in our communities .”
During the SCLC meeting on 4/18/2024, Chief Scott said, “the fact that we didn’t have any significant
injuries is, I think, by sheer luck. You saw what was going on inside the incident. We had over 30 calls
for service for EMS and nearly all of those were related to alcohol or consumption of alcohol. Any one of
those calls could turn fatal if we’re not able to get resources to those that need it. We really can’t. And
so the fact that we escaped without a significant injury is really not something to brag about. It’s sheer
luck that that happened.”
St. Fratty’s 2025
It is unknown what will happen in 2025.
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Other than in 2015, the unlawful assembly/neighborhood takeover called "St. Fratty's Day" has only
happened in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Each of those three years, we were woken up before dawn, there were
people on rooftops, young people openly drinking alcohol, and damage to our neighborhood. It was
unacceptable in 2022, with 2,000 people. In 2023 and 2024, SLOPD has said there would be proactive
enforcement but the mayhem has been allowed to continue.
The City Council and SLOPD were warned of the impending doom in 2023 based on it falling on Friday and
Saturday unless some action was taken to prevent it and no action was taken. Messages posted by Cal
Poly students on social media in 2022 and 2023 said that SLOPD was "just keeping us safe" and there was a
permissive message that the event was okay. So it's no surprise that it happened again in 2024.
It should not be allowed to happen again in 2025.
You have an opportunity to stop the event by implementing a curfew and not allowing people to gather in
the neighborhood. It is not “successful” if even 2,000 people show up for an unlawful assembly in our
neighborhood like they did for St. Fratty's in 202 2. A plan is successful if you use all the tools available to
prevent the event from happening at all. Please do more this year, than just hiring more law enforcement
to cite people and stand by. Use the tools available to stop the event.
Sincerely,
Kathie Walker
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From:Francis, Emily
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:18 PM
To:kathie walker
Subject:Re: St. Fratty's Day 3/15/2025
Hi Kathie,
The council can't coordinate response to emails due to the Brown Act, but I just happened to have blocked out
today to get caught up with my email backlog. I try to respond to every email that comes through, but
sometimes find that the moment passes and meetings and other work get in the way. Thanks for all you do for
your neighborhood.
Emily
Emily Francis
pronouns she/her/hers
Council Member
Office of the City Council
990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E EFrancis@slocity.org
On Tue, Feb 04, 2025 at 4:03 PM, kathie walker < wrote:
Emily wrote to me too. She must be the designated Council person to respond to this item.
On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org> wrote:
Kathie,
Thank you for the time and effort you’ve put into gathering this information and advocating for solutions. Your
documentation of past events and ongoing concerns is invaluable in keeping attention on the challenges your
neighborhood is facing. I appreciate your continued engagement in these discussions.
Take care,
Emily
Emily Francis
pronouns she/her/hers
Council Member
Office of the City Council
990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E EFrancis@slocity.org
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On Mon, Feb 03, 2025 at 11:52 PM, kathie walker < wrote:
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
San Luis Obispo City Councilmembers,
The illegal drunken takeover of our neighborhood by thousands of people on the Saturday before Cal
Poly’s winter finals is unacceptable and needs to be prevented. It’s a dangerous public nuisance for the
people who live in our neighborhood and is going to end badly if the City doesn’t come up with a plan that
does not allow people this illegal gathering using a different approach. Cal Poly students are replenished
with a new class each fall, and they will continue to seek out “the tradition” unless the City uses tools that
have been successful in other communities to stop unruly gatherings, such as a curfew.
In March 2024, the city manager, Derek Johnson, said that the event must be prevented after the St.
Fratty’s Day event on 3/16/2024, and the City Council directed that the event be prevented moving
forward. Derek said a resident task force would be formed but that never happened. Back then, the
trauma was fresh and the City was motivated, but it seems that motivation has fallen by the wayside and
the event is not going to be prevented in 2025.
In November 2024, several residents and property owners in the Alta Vista neighborhood formed a task
force to communicate with the City about ideas to stop the event because it has affected us since it re-
emerged in 2022. It’s notable that before 2022, the only other time St. Fratty’s Day was an “unlawful
assembly” in San Luis Obispo was in 2015 when 3,000 people converged into our neighborhood and a
roof collapsed at approximately 6:30 a.m., which ended the event that day. It did not return until 2022.
On 12/11/2024, members of our task force met with SLOPD, Erica Stewart, and Whitney McDonald. We
had prepared a comprehensive plan to stop St. Fratty’s Day, which included setting a curfew, a
successful tool in Miami Beach for ending the destructive unlawful assemblies during Spring Break. This
suggestion was made by Cal Poly staff during an SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024.
During that SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024, it was made clear that Cal Poly is going to take care of Cal
Poly at its boundary, and that the City needs to take care of the City within the city limits. Cal Poly
representative Michelle Crawford told Deputy City Manager, Greg Hermann and SLOPD Chief R ick Scott,
that she recommended looking at what the city of Miami Beach did to stop Spring Break in 2024, with its
“We’re breaking up with Spring Break” campaign. A key component of its successful campaign was a
curfew. Michelle Crawford commented that Miami Beach’s campaign “worked very effectively.”
The resident task force generated a plan using ChatGPT to effectively prevent St. Fratty’s Day using
metrics from St. Fratty’s Day 2022, 2023, and 2024, and effective methods from other unlawful
assemblies across the country, not including protests. We provided the plan to SLOPD, Erica, and
Whitney, and I have attached it to this correspondence, along with the statements from city leaders and
an ER doctor that were published when Mardi Gras was canceled.
Unfortunately, it does not appear the City has chosen to implement a curfew and therefore, St. Fratty’s
Day is going to disrupt our neighborhood yet again, which is super disappointing.
I think it’s important to point out that since 2022, SLOPD Chief Scott has repeatedly said they are going to
have a “proactive” approach to St. Fratty’s Day, and that approach has failed every year. I want to revisit
the facts that are backed up by SLOPD dispatch logs and other documentation since St. Fratty’s 2022.
St. Fratty’s Day 2022
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In 2022, approximately 2,000 people overtook the intersection of Bond and Hathway, however, the entire
neighborhood was affected by screaming people, fireworks, trespassing, and vandalism from 4 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. In 2022, the Saturday before winter finals was on 3/12, five days before St. Patrick’s Day.
There were many posts on social media the night before the event that indicated the event was going to
happen, but SLOPD did not anticipate the event. Fireworks woke our neighborhood at 4 a.m. There were
only a handful of officers in our neighborhood until shift change when more officers came on duty.
Some noise citations were written, mostly to known illegal fraternity houses but many calls were not
responded to and there was a point where officers stood around the perimeter of the crowd because it
was too large. People were openly drinking alcohol, climbing telephone poles, standing on rooftops, and
law enforcement did not intervene. They waited until the unlawful assembly of drunken people burnt itself
out, six hours after it started. A spreadsheet of the calls to SLOPD dispatch was prepared after St.
Fratty's Day to show the timeline and was emailed to the City Council before St. Fratty's 2023:
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During the debrief to the City Council, SLOPD Chief Scott minimized what happened during St. Fratty’s
2022, and said they “went ahead and just secured the area and helped diffuse the rest of the parties to go
ahead and help them out of the neighborhoods” a nd that it only took “a couple of hours to get the situation
under control.” The event lasted for six hours and was not under control until 10 a.m.
Preparation for St. Fratty’s 2023
In the summer of 2022, I noticed that St. Fratty’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day were back-to-back on Friday
and Saturday. I knew that would cause a terrible situation and I wrote to SLOPD Chief Scott and the City
Council that summer, expressing my concern. I prepared calendars to illustrate the bad situation.
The City did not take any action to implement a Safety Enhancement Zone (SEZ). On 2/21/2023, before
St. Fratty’s Day 2023, several concerned residents went to the City Council, explained our concerns, and
asked for the city to implement a SEZ, even on an emergency basis, citing the perfect-storm scenario of
back-to-back dates on the weekend.
The SLOPD Chief was in the audience, and he addressed Council, stating “I would like to say that we do
have a plan in place. Contrary to some of the comments, our plan does work.”
On 3/7/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council “We’ll have available resources from other
agencies should that be required. … we’re going to be proactively focused on spot enforcement of
critical areas and also those areas where we’ve had historical challenges due to large gatherings and
unruly crowds.”
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On 3/15/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott and Deputy Chief Fred Mickel met with RQN and explained that they
had “proactive” plans to address the event. They said they had adequate staff and plans to circumvent
any dangerous activity, and we should not be worried because they were on top of it.
St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/18/2023, St. Fratty’s Day, crowds began to overtake the neighborhood at 4 a.m. SLOPD did not
anticipate the crowd would gather that early and was not prepared for the volume of people who overtook
the neighborhood. College-aged people were openly drinking alcohol, carrying BORGs (Black Out Rage
Gallons), and many, many people climbed utility poles without any intervention from law enforcement.
SLOPD stood around the perimeter and did not engage with the crowd. I was standing near SLOPD
officers when we witnessed a guy climb out onto the utility line doing pull-ups. An officer said there was
nothing he could do and that he thought PG&E had turned off the power to the pole.
One of my neighbors called 911 because intoxicated guys trespassed onto his property and threatened to
fight him. He said the SLOPD dispatcher told him they could not help him due to his proximity to the street
party and hung up on him.
The unlawful gathering was allowed to continue until it fizzled out at around 10:30 a.m. SLOPD did not
shut down large fraternity parties or get people off rooftops. It’s my understanding that SLOPD issued
citations after the event based on drone footage, but an Administrative Hearing Officer dismissed those
citations so there were no consequences for the citations.
During a City Council meeting on 1/9/2024 for the Safety Enhancement Zone, Deputy Chief Mickel
admitted that SLOPD was not prepared for St. Fratty’s Day in 2023. A transcript from the meeting is
below:
Erica Stewart: “On page 405…it says the PD doesn’t do anything during the unruly gatherings and
so I thought you could share why the PD respond as they do during the large gatherings.”
Fred Mickel: “It really depends on manpower. … like for instance, this past St. Fratty’s Day, we
had a much larger – we planned for a large event, (but) this was three times larger than we
even thought. It really, unfortunately, caught us a little bit by surprise even though we had a
really good plan going into it. And so at that point, you just start managing safety. And that’s our
first thing, right? And there’s a lot of things going on, yes we could take action against. And we
tried to. We tried some creative approaches to doing some unruly gathering, and we did do some
unruly gathering citations during that event. But probably not as many as we could have.
But we had to look at the bigger picture of, how do we not only keep the residents as safe as we
can, the officers, and all the people that were participating in the party. So, that’s really what drove
that.
Now if we had the manpower, the personnel, the things that we could do, then absolutely we’d be
enforcing the unruly gatherings and those types of things. We just have to weigh those out at the
time.”
After St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/21/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council that during St. Fratty’s 2023 there was “a larger
crowd, as expected, post-COVID” and that “SLOPD was upstaffed” to address the event. The true events
that day were downplayed or not discussed.
He said he planned to do an after-action analysis and talk with residents of our neighborhood but none of
the long-term residents in our neighborhood were contacted.
Mitigation Measures:
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· On 1/9/2024, City Council adopted a SEZ for some weekends in March, including the
Saturday before Cal Poly’s winter finals, which is traditionally St. Fratty’s Day.
· PG&E removed the lower rungs from utility poles in the neighborhood.
St. Fratty’s 2024
Calls to SLOPD dispatch started at 3:20 a.m.; Illegal gathering in the street 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Streets were blocked and parties in the upper Alta Vista neighborhood, Albert Drive, until 10:30 a.m.
Medical calls/welfare checks (unconscious intoxicated people) until 12:20 p.m.
Noisy parties started in the neighborhood just after 3:00 a.m. Four illegal fraternity houses were cited for
noisy parties by 4:00 a.m. There was a constant stream of people screaming past our house and a city
utility truck placed unmanned barricades at intersections to stop vehicles from driving on the streets just
after 6:00 a.m., allowing parades of people to walk down the center of streets. I've attached a PDF that
shows the calls to SLOPD dispatch on 3/16/2024, St. Fratty's Day, including complaints at local hotels
about noisy people partying between 5:30 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.
I've also attached a video posted on social media by an Uber driver who picked up a group of gals at 3:30
a.m. They were "going to Beta" (Beta Theta Pi fraternity) which held a party, as many fraternities did
that morning. Some property owners of illegal fraternity houses had received notification from Code
Enforcement before St. Fratty's Day, and it seems that message was passed along to the fraternities
because some did not host events that day. (I called the owner of 348 Hathway on 2/28/2024 and he
promised me the fraternity would not have a party that morning.)
Still, 6,000-7,000 people showed up to block neighborhood streets. While it was difficult for them to climb
utility poles because the rungs were removed, people trespassed into yards and climbed on parked cars
and rooftops. Cars were scratched and windows smashed, fences were torn down, landscapes and
bushes were trampled, gutters were torn off houses, etc. Electric and cable lines were pulled down from a
house. The weight of people in a front yard caused a sewer line to collapse.
The damage to the Cal Poly dorms is often highlighted, but the total damage in the neighborhood
was in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Numerous people accessed an electrical line from a house to the utility pole and climbed across the wire.
One did pull-ups and fell. I heard that he broke his arm and was not identified until days later. Based on
dozens of videos posted online, there was no law enforcement anywhere nearby to remove him or the
hundreds of people on the rooftops for an extended period.
A tenant in a different house documented her terrifying experience, attached to this email. She and her
roommates called SLOPD four times because trespassers were on their rooftop and they feared the roof
would collapse on them. The SLOPD dispatcher hung up on them. When SLOPD finally arrived, they did
not help her to get the people off her roof. Part of her account is below:
“The police watched me struggling to clear the roof for over 30 minutes and still refused to take
action. I am a young woman who was ill-equipped to stand alone against the drunk and aggressive
mob-mentality that prevailed, and I was extremely scared and disheartened by the lack of support
we received. If we had received assistance the first time (or two) that we called the police, they
would have been able to clear the small crowd of people in our yard and on our roof, before it
became a serious and dangerous situation. I understand that large crowds are difficult to control,
but my housemates and I were put in danger due to the police’s lack of action, and I urge you to
implement safer strategies moving forward.”
The ”street party” ended at about 9:30 a.m. Streets were still blocked by college-aged people, and many
were obviously intoxicated and it was difficult to get through in a car. There were also rideshare drivers
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everywhere, blocking the streets with hazard lights on. An unruly gathering was cited at Delta Upsilon’s
illegal fraternity house at 281 Albert Drive at 10:30 a.m.
Sirens continued as emergency calls for intoxicated people continued until after 12:00 p.m., including an
unconscious male on a 2-story rooftop at 146 Stenner and an unconscious male on a rooftop at 1861
Hope. Both are illegal fraternity houses for Kappa Sigma.
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After St. Fratty’s 2024
During his debrief to the City Council on 3/19/2024 , Chief Scott noted that there were no problems at bars
or downtown core on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 th. On St. Fratty’s Day, police presence was tripled with
assistance from Cal Poly, CSU CRU Team, California Men’s Colony, and California Alcohol and
Beverage Control. He said early enforcement led to citations and arrests but about two hours later (just
after 6 a.m.) the streets needed to be closed, as crowds swelled to 6,000 – 7,000 people.
He said he found the activities “extremely disappointing, dangerous and criminal. This is not in keeping
with Cal Poly’s reputation and certainly not that of our community. Looking ahead, these lawless
activities cannot and should not be allowed to occur in our communities .”
During the SCLC meeting on 4/18/2024, Chief Scott said, “the fact that we didn’t have any significant
injuries is, I think, by sheer luck. You saw what was going on inside the incident. We had over 30 calls for
service for EMS and nearly all of those were related to alcohol or consumption of alcohol. Any one of
those calls could turn fatal if we’re not able to get resources to those that need it. We really can’t. And
so the fact that we escaped without a significant injury is really not something to brag about. It’s sheer
luck that that happened.”
St. Fratty’s 2025
It is unknown what will happen in 2025.
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Other than in 2015, the unlawful assembly/neighborhood takeover called "St. Fratty's Day" has only
happened in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Each of those three years, we were woken up before dawn, there were
people on rooftops, young people openly drinking alcohol, and damage to our neighborhood. It was
unacceptable in 2022, with 2,000 people. In 2023 and 2024, SLOPD has said there would be proactive
enforcement but the mayhem has been allowed to continue.
The City Council and SLOPD were warned of the impending doom in 2023 based on it falling on Friday and
Saturday unless some action was taken to prevent it and no action was taken. Messages posted by Cal Poly
students on social media in 2022 and 2023 said that SLOPD was "just keeping us safe" and there was a
permissive message that the event was okay. So it's no surprise that it happened again in 2024.
It should not be allowed to happen again in 2025.
You have an opportunity to stop the event by implementing a curfew and not allowing people to gather in
the neighborhood. It is not “successful” if even 2,000 people show up for an unlawful assembly in our
neighborhood like they did for St. Fratty's in 2022. A plan is successful if you use all the tools available to
prevent the event from happening at all. Please do more this year, than just hiring more law enforcement
to cite people and stand by. Use the tools available to stop the event.
Sincerely,
Kathie Walker
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From:kathie walker <
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:03 PM
To:Francis, Emily
Subject:Re: St. Fratty's Day 3/15/2025
Emily wrote to me too. She must be the designated Council person to respond to this item.
On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org> wrote:
Kathie,
Thank you for the time and effort you’ve put into gathering this information and advocating for solutions. Your
documentation of past events and ongoing concerns is invaluable in keeping attention on the challenges your
neighborhood is facing. I appreciate your continued engagement in these discussions.
Take care,
Emily
Emily Francis
pronouns she/her/hers
Council Member
Office of the City Council
990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E EFrancis@slocity.org
On Mon, Feb 03, 2025 at 11:52 PM, kathie walker < wrote:
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
San Luis Obispo City Councilmembers,
The illegal drunken takeover of our neighborhood by thousands of people on the Saturday before Cal
Poly’s winter finals is unacceptable and needs to be prevented. It’s a dangerous public nuisance for the
people who live in our neighborhood and is going to end badly if the City doesn’t come up with a plan that
does not allow people this illegal gathering using a different approach. Cal Poly students are replenished
with a new class each fall, and they will continue to seek out “the tradition” unless the City uses tools that
have been successful in other communities to stop unruly gatherings, such as a curfew.
In March 2024, the city manager, Derek Johnson, said that the event must be prevented after the St.
Fratty’s Day event on 3/16/2024, and the City Council directed that the event be prevented moving
forward. Derek said a resident task force would be formed but that never happened. Back then, the trauma
was fresh and the City was motivated, but it seems that motivation has fallen by the wayside and the event
is not going to be prevented in 2025.
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In November 2024, several residents and property owners in the Alta Vista neighborhood formed a task
force to communicate with the City about ideas to stop the event because it has affected us since it re-
emerged in 2022. It’s notable that before 2022, the only other time St. Fratty’s Day was an “unlawful
assembly” in San Luis Obispo was in 2015 when 3,000 people converged into our neighborhood and a
roof collapsed at approximately 6:30 a.m., which ended the event that day. It did not return until 2022.
On 12/11/2024, members of our task force met with SLOPD, Erica Stewart, and Whitney McDonald. We
had prepared a comprehensive plan to stop St. Fratty’s Day, which included setting a curfew, a successful
tool in Miami Beach for ending the destructive unlawful assemblies during Spring Break. This suggestion
was made by Cal Poly staff during an SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024.
During that SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024, it was made clear that Cal Poly is going to take care of Cal Poly
at its boundary, and that the City needs to take care of the City within the city limits. Cal Poly
representative Michelle Crawford told Deputy City Manager, Greg Hermann and SLOPD Chief Rick Scott,
that she recommended looking at what the city of Miami Beach did to stop Spring Break in 2024, with its
“We’re breaking up with Spring Break” campaign. A key component of its successful campaign was a
curfew. Michelle Crawford commented that Miami Beach’s campaign “worked very effectively.”
The resident task force generated a plan using ChatGPT to effectively prevent St. Fratty’s Day using
metrics from St. Fratty’s Day 2022, 2023, and 2024, and effective methods from other unlawful assemblies
across the country, not including protests. We pro vided the plan to SLOPD, Erica, and Whitney, and I have
attached it to this correspondence, along with the statements from city leaders and an ER doctor that were
published when Mardi Gras was canceled.
Unfortunately, it does not appear the City has chosen to implement a curfew and therefore, St. Fratty’s
Day is going to disrupt our neighborhood yet again, which is super disappointing.
I think it’s important to point out that since 2022, SLOPD Chief Scott has repeatedly said they are going to
have a “proactive” approach to St. Fratty’s Day, and that approach has failed every year. I want to revisit
the facts that are backed up by SLOPD dispatch logs and other documentation since St. Fratty’s 2022.
St. Fratty’s Day 2022
In 2022, approximately 2,000 people overtook the intersection of Bond and Hathway, however, the entire
neighborhood was affected by screaming people, fireworks, trespassing, and vandalism from 4 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. In 2022, the Saturday before winter finals was on 3/12, five days before St. Patrick’s Day.
There were many posts on social media the night before the event that indicated the event was going to
happen, but SLOPD did not anticipate the event. Fireworks woke our neighborhood at 4 a.m. There were
only a handful of officers in our neighborhood until shift change when more officers came on duty.
Some noise citations were written, mostly to known illegal fraternity houses but many calls were not
responded to and there was a point where officers stood around the perimeter of the crowd because it was
too large. People were openly drinking alcohol, climbing telephone poles, standing on rooftops, and law
enforcement did not intervene. They waited until the unlawful assembly of drunken people burnt itself out,
six hours after it started. A spreadsheet of the calls to SLOPD dispatch was prepared after St. Fratty's Day
to show the timeline and was emailed to the City Council before St. Fratty's 2023:
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During the debrief to the City Council, SLOPD Chief Scott minimized what happened during St. Fratty’s
2022, and said they “went ahead and just secured the area and helped diffuse the rest of the parties to go
ahead and help them out of the neighborhoods” and that it only took “a couple of hours to get the situation
under control.” The event lasted for six hours and was not under control until 10 a.m.
Preparation for St. Fratty’s 2023
In the summer of 2022, I noticed that St. Fratty’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day were back-to-back on Friday
and Saturday. I knew that would cause a terrible situation and I wrote to SLOPD Chief Scott and the City
Council that summer, expressing my concern. I prepared calendars to illustrate the bad situation.
The City did not take any action to implement a Safety Enhancement Zone (SEZ). On 2/21/2023, before
St. Fratty’s Day 2023, several concerned residents went to the City Council, explained our concerns, and
asked for the city to implement a SEZ, even on an emergency basis, citing the perfect-storm scenario of
back-to-back dates on the weekend.
The SLOPD Chief was in the audience, and he addressed Council, stating “I would like to say that we do
have a plan in place. Contrary to some of the comments, our plan does work.”
On 3/7/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council “We’ll have available resources from other agencies
should that be required. … we’re going to be proactively focused on spot enforcement of critical areas
and also those areas where we’ve had historical challenges due to large gatherings and unruly crowds.”
On 3/15/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott and Deputy Chief Fred Mickel met with RQN and explained that they
had “proactive” plans to address the event. They said they had adequate staff and plans to circumvent any
dangerous activity, and we should not be worried because they were on top of it.
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St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/18/2023, St. Fratty’s Day, crowds began to overtake the neighborhood at 4 a.m. SLOPD did not
anticipate the crowd would gather that early and was not prepared for the volume of people who overtook
the neighborhood. College-aged people were openly drinking alcohol, carrying BORGs (Black Out Rage
Gallons), and many, many people climbed utility poles without any intervention from law enforcement.
SLOPD stood around the perimeter and did not engage with the crowd. I was standing near SLOPD
officers when we witnessed a guy climb out onto the utility line doing pull-ups. An officer said there was
nothing he could do and that he thought PG&E had turned off the power to the pole.
One of my neighbors called 911 because intoxicated guys trespassed onto his property and threatened to
fight him. He said the SLOPD dispatcher told him they could not help him due to his proximity to the street
party and hung up on him.
The unlawful gathering was allowed to continue until it fizzled out at around 10:30 a.m. SLOPD did not
shut down large fraternity parties or get people off rooftops. It’s my understanding that SLOPD issued
citations after the event based on drone footage, but an Administrative Hearing Officer dismissed those
citations so there were no consequences for the citations.
During a City Council meeting on 1/9/2024 for the Safety Enhancement Zone, Deputy Chief Mickel
admitted that SLOPD was not prepared for St. Fratty’s Day in 2023. A transcript from the meeting is below:
Erica Stewart: “On page 405…it says the PD doesn’t do anything during the unruly gatherings and
so I thought you could share why the PD respond as they do during the large gatherings.”
Fred Mickel: “It really depends on manpower. … like for instance, this past St. Fratty’s Day, we
had a much larger – we planned for a large event, (but) this was three times larger than we
even thought. It really, unfortunately, caught us a little bit by surprise even though we had a
really good plan going into it. And so at that point, you just start managing safety. And that’s our
first thing, right? And there’s a lot of things going on, yes we could take action against. And we tried
to. We tried some creative approaches to doing some unruly gathering, and we did do some unruly
gathering citations during that event. But probably not as many as we could have.
But we had to look at the bigger picture of, how do we not only keep the residents as safe as we
can, the officers, and all the people that were participating in the party. So, that’s really what drove
that.
Now if we had the manpower, the personnel, the things that we could do, then absolutely we’d be
enforcing the unruly gatherings and those types of things. We just have to weigh those out at the
time.”
After St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/21/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council that during St. Fratty’s 2023 there was “a larger
crowd, as expected, post-COVID” and that “SLOPD was upstaffed” to address the event. The true events
that day were downplayed or not discussed.
He said he planned to do an after-action analysis and talk with residents of our neighborhood but none of
the long-term residents in our neighborhood were contacted.
Mitigation Measures:
· On 1/9/2024, City Council adopted a SEZ for some weekends in March, including the
Saturday before Cal Poly’s winter finals, which is traditionally St. Fratty’s Day.
· PG&E removed the lower rungs from utility poles in the neighborhood.
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St. Fratty’s 2024
Calls to SLOPD dispatch started at 3:20 a.m.; Illegal gathering in the street 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Streets were blocked and parties in the upper Alta Vista neighborhood, Albert Drive, until 10:30 a.m.
Medical calls/welfare checks (unconscious intoxicated people) until 12:20 p.m.
Noisy parties started in the neighborhood just after 3:00 a.m. Four illegal fraternity houses were cited for
noisy parties by 4:00 a.m. There was a constant stream of people screaming past our house and a city
utility truck placed unmanned barricades at intersections to stop vehicles from driving on the streets just
after 6:00 a.m., allowing parades of people to walk down the center of streets. I've attached a PDF that
shows the calls to SLOPD dispatch on 3/16/2024, St. Fratty's Day, including complaints at local hotels
about noisy people partying between 5:30 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.
I've also attached a video posted on social media by an Uber driver who picked up a group of gals at 3:30
a.m. They were "going to Beta" (Beta Theta Pi fraternity) which held a party, as many fraternities did
that morning. Some property owners of illegal fraternity houses had received notification from Code
Enforcement before St. Fratty's Day, and it seems that message was passed along to the fraternities
because some did not host events that day. (I called the owner of 348 Hathway on 2/28/2024 and he
promised me the fraternity would not have a party that morning.)
Still, 6,000-7,000 people showed up to block neighborhood streets. While it was difficult for them to climb
utility poles because the rungs were removed, people trespassed into yards and climbed on parked cars
and rooftops. Cars were scratched and windows smashed, fences were torn down, landscapes and
bushes were trampled, gutters were torn off houses, etc. Electric and cable lines were pulled down from a
house. The weight of people in a front yard caused a sewer line to collapse.
The damage to the Cal Poly dorms is often highlighted, but the total damage in the neighborhood
was in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Numerous people accessed an electrical line from a house to the utility pole and climbed across the wire.
One did pull-ups and fell. I heard that he broke his arm and was not identified until days later. Based on
dozens of videos posted online, there was no law enforcement anywhere nearby to remove him or the
hundreds of people on the rooftops for an extended period.
A tenant in a different house documented her terrifying experience, attached to this email. She and her
roommates called SLOPD four times because trespassers were on their rooftop and they feared the roof
would collapse on them. The SLOPD dispatcher hung up on them. When SLOPD finally arrived, they did
not help her to get the people off her roof. Part of her account is below:
“The police watched me struggling to clear the roof for over 30 minutes and still refused to take
action. I am a young woman who was ill-equipped to stand alone against the drunk and aggressive
mob-mentality that prevailed, and I was extremely scared and disheartened by the lack of support
we received. If we had received assistance the first time (or two) that we called the police, they
would have been able to clear the small crowd of people in our yard and on our roof, before it
became a serious and dangerous situation. I understand that large crowds are difficult to control,
but my housemates and I were put in danger due to the police’s lack of action, and I urge you to
implement safer strategies moving forward.”
The ”street party” ended at about 9:30 a.m. Streets were still blocked by college-aged people, and many
were obviously intoxicated and it was difficult to get through in a car. There were also rideshare drivers
everywhere, blocking the streets with hazard lights on. An unruly gathering was cited at Delta Upsilon’s
illegal fraternity house at 281 Albert Drive at 10:30 a.m.
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Sirens continued as emergency calls for intoxicated people continued until after 12:00 p.m., including an
unconscious male on a 2-story rooftop at 146 Stenner and an unconscious male on a rooftop at 1861
Hope. Both are illegal fraternity houses for Kappa Sigma.
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After St. Fratty’s 2024
During his debrief to the City Council on 3/19/2024, Chief Scott noted that there were no problems at bars
or downtown core on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 th. On St. Fratty’s Day, police presence was tripled with
assistance from Cal Poly, CSU CRU Team, California Men’s Colony, and California Alcohol and Beverage
Control. He said early enforcement led to citations and arrests but about two hours later (just after 6 a.m.)
the streets needed to be closed, as crowds swelled to 6,000 – 7,000 people.
He said he found the activities “extremely disappointing, dangerous and criminal. This is not in keeping
with Cal Poly’s reputation and certainly not that of our community. Looking ahead, these lawless
activities cannot and should not be allowed to occur in our communities .”
During the SCLC meeting on 4/18/2024, Chief Scott said, “the fact that we didn’t have any significant
injuries is, I think, by sheer luck. You saw what was going on inside the incident. We had over 30 calls for
service for EMS and nearly all of those were related to alcohol or consumption of alcohol. Any one of
those calls could turn fatal if we’re not able to get resources to those that need it. We really can’t. And
so the fact that we escaped without a significant injury is really not something to brag about. It’s sheer luck
that that happened.”
St. Fratty’s 2025
It is unknown what will happen in 2025.
Other than in 2015, the unlawful assembly/neighborhood takeover called "St. Fratty's Day" has only happened
in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Each of those three years, we were woken up before dawn, there were people on
rooftops, young people openly drinking alcohol, and damage to our neighborhood. It was unacceptable in
2022, with 2,000 people. In 2023 and 2024, SLOPD has said there would be proactive enforcement but the
mayhem has been allowed to continue.
The City Council and SLOPD were warned of the impending doom in 2023 based on it falling on Friday and
Saturday unless some action was taken to prevent it and no action was taken. Messages posted by Cal Poly
students on social media in 2022 and 2023 said that SLOPD was "just keeping us safe" and there was a
permissive message that the event was okay. So it's no surprise that it happened again in 2024.
It should not be allowed to happen again in 2025.
You have an opportunity to stop the event by implementing a curfew and not allowing people to gather in
the neighborhood. It is not “successful” if even 2,000 people show up for an unlawful assembly in our
neighborhood like they did for St. Fratty's in 2022. A plan is successful if you use all the tools available to
prevent the event from happening at all. Please do more this year, than just hiring more law enforcement
to cite people and stand by. Use the tools available to stop the event.
Sincerely,
Kathie Walker
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From:Francis, Emily
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 3:08 PM
To:kathie walker
Subject:Re: St. Fratty's Day 3/15/2025
Kathie,
Thank you for the time and effort you’ve put into gathering this information and advocating for solutions. Your
documentation of past events and ongoing concerns is invaluable in keeping attention on the challenges your
neighborhood is facing. I appreciate your continued engagement in these discussions.
Take care,
Emily
Emily Francis
pronouns she/her/hers
Council Member
Office of the City Council
990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E EFrancis@slocity.org
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San Luis Obispo City Councilmembers,
The illegal drunken takeover of our neighborhood by thousands of people on the Saturday before Cal Poly’s
winter finals is unacceptable and needs to be prevented. It’s a dangerous public nuisance for the people
who live in our neighborhood and is going to end badly if the City doesn’t come up with a plan that does not
allow people this illegal gathering using a different approach. Cal Poly students are replenished with a new
class each fall, and they will continue to seek out “the tradition” unless the City uses tools that have been
successful in other communities to stop unruly gatherings, such as a curfew.
In March 2024, the city manager, Derek Johnson, said that the event must be prevented after the St.
Fratty’s Day event on 3/16/2024, and the City Council directed that the event be prevented moving forward.
Derek said a resident task force would be formed but that never happened. Back then, the trauma was
fresh and the City was motivated, but it seems that motivation has fallen by the wayside and the event is
not going to be prevented in 2025.
In November 2024, several residents and property owners in the Alta Vista neighborhood formed a task
force to communicate with the City about ideas to stop the event because it has affected us since it re-
emerged in 2022. It’s notable that before 2022, the only other time St. Fratty’s Day was an “unlawful
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assembly” in San Luis Obispo was in 2015 when 3,000 people converged into our neighborhood and a
roof collapsed at approximately 6:30 a.m., which ended the event that day. It did not return until 2022.
On 12/11/2024, members of our task force met with SLOPD, Erica Stewart, and Whitney McDonald. We
had prepared a comprehensive plan to stop St. Fratty’s Day, which included setting a curfew, a successful
tool in Miami Beach for ending the destructive unlawful assemblies during Spring Break. This suggestion
was made by Cal Poly staff during an SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024.
During that SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024, it was made clear that Cal Poly is going to take care of Cal Poly
at its boundary, and that the City needs to take care of the City within the city limits. Cal Poly representative
Michelle Crawford told Deputy City Manager, Greg Hermann and SLOPD Chief Rick Scott, that she
recommended looking at what the city of Miami Beach did to stop Spring Break in 2024, with its “We’re
breaking up with Spring Break” campaign. A key component of its successful campaign was a curfew.
Michelle Crawford commented that Miami Beach’s campaign “worked very effectively.”
The resident task force generated a plan using ChatGPT to effectively prevent St. Fratty’s Day using
metrics from St. Fratty’s Day 2022, 2023, and 2024, and effective methods from other unlawful assemblies
across the country, not including protests. We provided the plan to SLOPD, Erica, and Whitney, and I have
attached it to this correspondence, along with the statements from city leaders and an ER doctor that were
published when Mardi Gras was canceled.
Unfortunately, it does not appear the City has chosen to implement a curfew and therefore, St. Fratty’s Day
is going to disrupt our neighborhood yet again, which is super disappointing.
I think it’s important to point out that since 2022, SLOPD Chief Scott has repeatedly said they are going to
have a “proactive” approach to St. Fratty’s Day, and that approach has failed every year. I want to revisit
the facts that are backed up by SLOPD dispatch logs and other documentation since St. Fratty’s 2022.
St. Fratty’s Day 2022
In 2022, approximately 2,000 people overtook the intersection of Bond and Hathway, however, the entire
neighborhood was affected by screaming people, fireworks, trespassing, and vandalism from 4 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. In 2022, the Saturday before winter finals was on 3/12, five days before St. Patrick’s Day.
There were many posts on social media the night before the event that indicated the event was going to
happen, but SLOPD did not anticipate the event. Fireworks woke our neighborhood at 4 a.m. There were
only a handful of officers in our neighborhood until shift change when more officers came on duty.
Some noise citations were written, mostly to known illegal fraternity houses but many calls were not
responded to and there was a point where officers stood around the perimeter of the crowd because it was
too large. People were openly drinking alcohol, climbing telephone poles, standing on rooftops, and law
enforcement did not intervene. They waited until the unlawful assembly of drunken people burnt itself out,
six hours after it started. A spreadsheet of the calls to SLOPD dispatch was prepared after St. Fratty's Day
to show the timeline and was emailed to the City Council before St. Fratty's 2023:
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During the debrief to the City Council, SLOPD Chief Scott minimized what happened during St. Fratty’s
2022, and said they “went ahead and just secured the area and helped diffuse the rest of the parties to go
ahead and help them out of the neighborhoods” and that it only took “a couple of hours to get the situation
under control.” The event lasted for six hours and was not under control until 10 a.m.
Preparation for St. Fratty’s 2023
In the summer of 2022, I noticed that St. Fratty’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day were back-to-back on Friday
and Saturday. I knew that would cause a terrible situation and I wrote to SLOPD Chief Scott and the City
Council that summer, expressing my concern. I prepared calendars to illustrate the bad situation.
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The City did not take any action to implement a Safety Enhancement Zone (SEZ). On 2/21/2023 , before St.
Fratty’s Day 2023, several concerned residents went to the City Council, explained our concerns, and
asked for the city to implement a SEZ, even on an emergency basis, citing the perfect-storm scenario of
back-to-back dates on the weekend.
The SLOPD Chief was in the audience, and he addressed Council, stating “I would like to say that we do
have a plan in place. Contrary to some of the comments, our plan does work.”
On 3/7/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council “We’ll have available resources from other agencies
should that be required. … we’re going to be proactively focused on spot enforcement of critical areas
and also those areas where we’ve had historical challenges due to large gatherings and unruly crowds.”
On 3/15/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott and Deputy Chief Fred Mickel met with RQN and explained that they
had “proactive” plans to address the event. They said they had adequate staff and plans to circumvent any
dangerous activity, and we should not be worried because they were on top of it.
St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/18/2023, St. Fratty’s Day, crowds began to overtake the neighborhood at 4 a.m. SLOPD did not
anticipate the crowd would gather that early and was not prepared for the volume of people who overtook
the neighborhood. College-aged people were openly drinking alcohol, carrying BORGs (Black Out Rage
Gallons), and many, many people climbed utility poles without any intervention from law enforcement.
SLOPD stood around the perimeter and did not engage with the crowd. I was standing near SLOPD officers
when we witnessed a guy climb out onto the utility line doing pull-ups. An officer said there was nothing he
could do and that he thought PG&E had turned off the power to the pole.
One of my neighbors called 911 because intoxicated guys trespassed onto his property and threatened to
fight him. He said the SLOPD dispatcher told him they could not help him due to his proximity to the street
party and hung up on him.
The unlawful gathering was allowed to continue until it fizzled out at around 10:30 a.m. SLOPD did not shut
down large fraternity parties or get people off rooftops. It’s my understanding that SLOPD issued citations
after the event based on drone footage, but an Administrative Hearing Officer dismissed those citations so
there were no consequences for the citations.
During a City Council meeting on 1/9/2024 for the Safety Enhancement Zone, Deputy Chief Mickel admitted
that SLOPD was not prepared for St. Fratty’s Day in 2023. A transcript from the meeting is below:
Erica Stewart: “On page 405…it says the PD doesn’t do anything during the unruly gatherings and
so I thought you could share why the PD respond as they do during the large gatherings.”
Fred Mickel: “It really depends on manpower. … like for instance, this past St. Fratty’s Day, we
had a much larger – we planned for a large event, (but) this was three times larger than we
even thought. It really, unfortunately, caught us a little bit by surprise even though we had a
really good plan going into it. And so at that point, you just start managing safety. And that’s our
first thing, right? And there’s a lot of things going on, yes we could take action against. And we tried
to. We tried some creative approaches to doing some unruly gathering, and we did do some unruly
gathering citations during that event. But probably not as many as we could have.
But we had to look at the bigger picture of, how do we not only keep the residents as safe as we can,
the officers, and all the people that were participating in the party. So, that’s really what drove that.
Now if we had the manpower, the personnel, the things that we could do, then absolutely we’d be
enforcing the unruly gatherings and those types of things. We just have to weigh those out at the
time.”
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After St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/21/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council that during St. Fratty’s 2023 there was “a larger
crowd, as expected, post-COVID” and that “SLOPD was upstaffed” to address the event. The true events
that day were downplayed or not discussed.
He said he planned to do an after-action analysis and talk with residents of our neighborhood but none of
the long-term residents in our neighborhood were contacted.
Mitigation Measures:
· On 1/9/2024, City Council adopted a SEZ for some weekends in March, including the Saturday
before Cal Poly’s winter finals, which is traditionally St. Fratty’s Day.
· PG&E removed the lower rungs from utility poles in the neighborhood.
St. Fratty’s 2024
Calls to SLOPD dispatch started at 3:20 a.m.; Illegal gathering in the street 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Streets were blocked and parties in the upper Alta Vista neighborhood, Albert Drive, until 10:30 a.m.
Medical calls/welfare checks (unconscious intoxicated people) until 12:20 p.m.
Noisy parties started in the neighborhood just after 3:00 a.m. Four illegal fraternity houses were cited for
noisy parties by 4:00 a.m. There was a constant stream of people screaming past our house and a city
utility truck placed unmanned barricades at intersections to stop vehicles from driving on the streets just
after 6:00 a.m., allowing parades of people to walk down the center of streets. I've attached a PDF that
shows the calls to SLOPD dispatch on 3/16/2024, St. Fratty's Day, including complaints at local hotels
about noisy people partying between 5:30 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.
I've also attached a video posted on social media by an Uber driver who picked up a group of gals at 3:30
a.m. They were "going to Beta" (Beta Theta Pi fraternity) which held a party, as many fraternities did
that morning. Some property owners of illegal fraternity houses had received notification from Code
Enforcement before St. Fratty's Day, and it seems that message was passed along to the fraternities
because some did not host events that day. (I called the owner of 348 Hathway on 2/28/2024 and he
promised me the fraternity would not have a party that morning.)
Still, 6,000-7,000 people showed up to block neighborhood streets. While it was difficult for them to climb
utility poles because the rungs were removed, people trespassed into yards and climbed on parked cars
and rooftops. Cars were scratched and windows smashed, fences were torn down, landscapes and bushes
were trampled, gutters were torn off houses, etc. Electric and cable lines were pulled down from a house.
The weight of people in a front yard caused a sewer line to collapse.
The damage to the Cal Poly dorms is often highlighted, but the total damage in the neighborhood
was in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Numerous people accessed an electrical line from a house to the utility pole and climbed across the wire.
One did pull-ups and fell. I heard that he broke his arm and was not identified until days later. Based on
dozens of videos posted online, there was no law enforcement anywhere nearby to remove him or the
hundreds of people on the rooftops for an extended period.
A tenant in a different house documented her terrifying experience, attached to this email. She and her
roommates called SLOPD four times because trespassers were on their rooftop and they feared the roof
would collapse on them. The SLOPD dispatcher hung up on them. When SLOPD finally arrived, they did
not help her to get the people off her roof. Part of her account is below:
“The police watched me struggling to clear the roof for over 30 minutes and still refused to take
action. I am a young woman who was ill-equipped to stand alone against the drunk and aggressive
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mob-mentality that prevailed, and I was extremely scared and disheartened by the lack of support
we received. If we had received assistance the first time (or two) that we called the police, they
would have been able to clear the small crowd of people in our yard and on our roof, before it
became a serious and dangerous situation. I understand that large crowds are difficult to control, but
my housemates and I were put in danger due to the police’s lack of action, and I urge you to
implement safer strategies moving forward.”
The ”street party” ended at about 9:30 a.m. Streets were still blocked by college-aged people, and many
were obviously intoxicated and it was difficult to get through in a car. There were also rideshare drivers
everywhere, blocking the streets with hazard lights on. An unruly gathering was cited at Delta Upsilon’s
illegal fraternity house at 281 Albert Drive at 10:30 a.m.
Sirens continued as emergency calls for intoxicated people continued until after 12:00 p.m., including an
unconscious male on a 2-story rooftop at 146 Stenner and an unconscious male on a rooftop at 1861 Hope.
Both are illegal fraternity houses for Kappa Sigma.
After St. Fratty’s 2024
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During his debrief to the City Council on 3/19/2024, Chief Scott noted that there were no problems at bars
or downtown core on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 th. On St. Fratty’s Day, police presence was tripled with
assistance from Cal Poly, CSU CRU Team, California Men’s Colony, and California Alcohol and Beverage
Control. He said early enforcement led to citations and arrests but about two hours later (just after 6 a.m.)
the streets needed to be closed, as crowds swelled to 6,000 – 7,000 people.
He said he found the activities “extremely disappointing, dangerous and criminal. This is not in keeping with
Cal Poly’s reputation and certainly not that of our community. Looking ahead, these lawless activities
cannot and should not be allowed to occur in our communities .”
During the SCLC meeting on 4/18/2024, Chief Scott said, “the fact that we didn’t have any significant
injuries is, I think, by sheer luck. You saw what was going on inside the incident. We had over 30 calls for
service for EMS and nearly all of those were related to alcohol or consumption of alcohol. Any one of
those calls could turn fatal if we’re not able to get resources to those that need it. We really can’t. And so
the fact that we escaped without a significant injury is really not something to brag about. It’s sheer luck that
that happened.”
St. Fratty’s 2025
It is unknown what will happen in 2025.
Other than in 2015, the unlawful assembly/neighborhood takeover called "St. Fratty's Day" has only happened
in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Each of those three years, we were woken up before dawn, there were people on
rooftops, young people openly drinking alcohol, and damage to our neighborhood. It was unacceptable in
2022, with 2,000 people. In 2023 and 2024, SLOPD has said there would be proactive enforcement but the
mayhem has been allowed to continue.
The City Council and SLOPD were warned of the impending doom in 2023 based on it falling on Friday and
Saturday unless some action was taken to prevent it and no action was taken. Messages posted by Cal Poly
students on social media in 2022 and 2023 said that SLOPD was "just keeping us safe" and there was a
permissive message that the event was okay. So it's no surprise that it happened again in 2024.
It should not be allowed to happen again in 2025.
You have an opportunity to stop the event by implementing a curfew and not allowing people to gather in
the neighborhood. It is not “successful” if even 2,000 people show up for an unlawful assembly in our
neighborhood like they did for St. Fratty's in 2022. A plan is successful if you use all the tools available to
prevent the event from happening at all. Please do more this year, than just hiring more law enforcement to
cite people and stand by. Use the tools available to stop the event.
Sincerely,
Kathie Walker
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 2:43 PM
To:Tommy Martin
Subject:RE: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
Let’s get you on the calendar for both. When and where are chapter meetings?
For meeting with just you, shoot me three or four days/times that work for you. My schedule is pretty wacky but I will
make it work if there are options. I’m happy to host you here at the station too.
Best,
Christine
From: Tommy Martin <cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 2:06 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
Yes, I think another chapter presentation would be great. Additionally, if we could meet at a separate time so I
could introduce myself and ask some of my own questions, that would be very helpful. Let me know if this
works!
On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Tommy,
Thanks for reaching out, I am happy to work with you on this request. Are you looking for a chapter meeting
presentation like before or do you have something else in mind?
Best,
Christine
From: Tommy Martin <cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:54 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
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Hi Ms. Wallace,
I hope you're doing well! My name is Tommy Martin, and I’m the VP of Risk Management for Beta Theta Pi at Cal
Poly. I wanted to reach out to introduce myself and see if we could schedule a meeting to connect.
I appreciate you taking the time to visit our chapter last year and I learned some great information. If you're
available, I'd love to schedule a meeting around SLO or even at the PD, whatever works best for you.
Best,
--
Tommy Martin
Vice President of Risk Management
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Epsilon Delta Chapter at California Polytechnic State University
(Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Cell: +
1327 E Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, California 93405-1413
cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com
--
Tommy Martin
Vice President of Risk Management
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Epsilon Delta Chapter at California Polytechnic State University
(Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Cell: +
1327 E Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, California 93405-1413
cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 1:15 PM
To:Tommy Martin
Subject:RE: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
Hi Tommy,
Thanks for reaching out, I am happy to work with you on this request. Are you looking for a chapter meeting
presentation like before or do you have something else in mind?
Best,
Christine
From: Tommy Martin <cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:54 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Meeting Request – Beta Theta Pi
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Hi Ms. Wallace,
I hope you're doing well! My name is Tommy Martin, and I’m the VP of Risk Management for Beta Theta Pi at Cal
Poly. I wanted to reach out to introduce myself and see if we could schedule a meeting to connect.
I appreciate you taking the time to visit our chapter last year and I learned some great information. If you're
available, I'd love to schedule a meeting around SLO or even at the PD, whatever works best for you.
Best,
--
Tommy Martin
Vice President of Risk Management
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Epsilon Delta Chapter at California Polytechnic State University
(Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Cell: +
1327 E Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, California 93405-1413
cpbeta.riskmanagement@gmail.com
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From:Mezzapesa, John
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:10 AM
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:Fraternity Photos
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From:Menesez, Marjorie
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:49 AM
To:Armas, Sara; Stowe, Lala
Cc:Curry, Krista; Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Smith, Adria; Scott, Rick; Schafer, Aaron; CityClerk;
Menesez, Marjorie
Subject:RE: Public Records Request – PRR25052 Garza – Violation data
Attachments:PRA MUNI CITES MARCH, OCT 2024-2014.xlsx
Hello,
Attached is our response to this PRA. I had to pull cite data separate from report data so they are separated by 4
different tabs. There were no “reports” matching the criteria for March 15-17 2019, March 17-28 2022, or Oct 29-Nov
2, 2020.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Marjorie
From: Armas, Sara <SArmas@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 1:33 PM
To: Stowe, Lala <lstowe@slocity.org>; Menesez, Marjorie <mmenesez@slocity.org>
Cc: Curry, Krista <kcurry@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Smith, Adria <asmith@slocity.org>; Scott,
Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Schafer, Aaron <ASchafer@slocity.org>; CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org>
Subject: Public Records Request – PRR25052 Garza – Violation data
Hello,
Attached is a Public Records request from Jeremy Garza for data on various violations issued during various
timeframes, due by 02/13/2025. If you are not able to meet that deadline, please advise. Otherwise, please
send the requested responsive documents to cityclerk@slocity.org.
Thanks!
Sara Armas
pronouns she/her/hers
Deputy City Clerk I
City Administration
990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E SArmas@slocity.org
T 805.781.7110
slocity.org
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Date of Citation Street address Offense Code Citation type
3/18/2024 7:33 306 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
3/18/2024 0:13 167 CERRO; GRID H-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/17/2024 10:45 1019 NIPOMO SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2024 10:45 1019 NIPOMO SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2024 9:06 668 MARSH; TAKKENS; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2024 5:35 1100 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID J SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2024 5:24 1100 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID J SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2024 5:24 1100 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID J SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2024 5:14 1100 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID J SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2024 5:08 1100 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID J SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2024 0:24 733 HIGUERA; NICK THE GRE SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 23:50 THE GLOBE NEAR 670 HIGUER SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2024 23:50 THE GLOBE NEAR 670 HIGUER SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2024 23:40 1300 BLK NIPOMO; GRID J-1 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2024 23:35 1000 BLK NIPOMO; GRID J-0 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2024 23:09 83 MUSTANG; GRID J-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 21:00 440 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
3/16/2024 17:03 HATHWAY & LONGVIEW; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 15:28 364 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 12:39 163 LONGVIEW; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 11:30 KENTUCKY & FREDERICKS; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 11:30 KENTUCKY & FREDERICKS; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 11:20 725 HIGUERA; MO TAV; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 10:25 281 ALBERT; GRID L-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
3/16/2024 10:14 100 BLK ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 10:09 208 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 10:08 LONGVIEW & ALBERT; GRID K SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2024 10:05 138 ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
3/16/2024 10:03 LONGVIEW & ALBERT; GRID K SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2024 9:43 281 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 9:42 269 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 9:09 HATHWAY & CALIFORNIA; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 9:02 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 9:00 331 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 9:00 331 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 9:00 331 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 8:55 BOND & ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 8:55 BOND & ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 8:52 269 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 8:50 BOND & LONGVIEW; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 8:42 BOND & LONGVIEW; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 8:30 BOND & LONGVIEW; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 8:25 301 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
3/16/2024 8:20 301 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
3/16/2024 8:07 200 BLK HATHWAY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 8:01 1216 BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
3/16/2024 7:53 KENTUCKY & FREDERICKS; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:53 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.13.030B NPY
3/16/2024 7:52 HATHWAY & CALIFORNIA; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:50 360 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:48 300 BLK HATHWAY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:43 SLACK & LONGVIEW; GRID K-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:42 1200 BLK STAFFORD; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:42 1300 BLK STAFFORD; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:34 1300 BLK STAFFORD; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:27 CALIFORNIA & HATHWAY; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:24 LONGVIEW & CHAPLIN; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2024 7:23 221 LONGVIEW; GRID K-06 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2024 7:18 BOND & HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:16 675 CALIFORNIA; CHP; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:16 675 CALIFORNIA; CHP; GRID SLMC9.04.010 EQT
3/16/2024 7:15 HATHWAY & FREDERICKS; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:13 300 BLK HATHWAY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:12 360 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:02 CALIFORNIA & HATHWAY; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:00 HATHWAY & CALIFORNIA; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 7:00 1355 BOND; COLLEGE CHALET SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:58 290 CALIFORNIA; CAMPUS BO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:58 HATHWAY & CARPENTER; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:57 301 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:53 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:51 HATHWAY & FREDERICKS; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:51 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:50 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:48 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:46 HATHWAY & KENTUCKY; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:45 CALIFORNIA & HATHWAY; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:43 290 CALIFORNIA; CAMPUS BO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:39 LONGVIEW & CHAPLIN; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:39 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:38 FOOTHILL & CRANDALL; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:37 LONGVIEW & CHAPLIN; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:36 HATHWAY & CALIFORNIA; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:35 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:33 CALIFORNIA & HATHWAY; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:32 290 CALIFORNIA; CAMPUS BO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:32 BOND & ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:30 CALIFORNIA & HATHWAY; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:30 HATHWAY & CALIFORNIA; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:27 CARPENTER & HATHWAY; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:26 123 CRANDALL; GRID K-06 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2024 6:25 HATHWAY & CALIFORNIA; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:21 CARPENTER & HATHWAY; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:19 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:16 290 CALIFORNIA; CAMPUS BO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:14 FREDERICKS & KENTUCKY; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:14 1116 PEACH; GRID K-08 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 6:13 290 CALIFORNIA; CAMPUS BO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:08 FREDERICKS & KENTUCKY; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:06 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:05 1196 FOOTHILL; MUSTANG DE SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:04 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:03 1100 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID J SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:02 SLACK & LONGVIEW; GRID K-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:02 200 BLK HATHWAY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 6:00 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:58 ALBERT & MCCOLLUM; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:55 CALIFORNIA & HATHWAY; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:55 1243 BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:54 HATHWAY & KENTUCKY; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:50 FOOTHILL & MUSTANG; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:50 200 SANTA ROSA N # 308; G SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 5:48 BOND & HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:48 FOOTHILL & MUSTANG; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:47 FOOTHILL & CARPENTER; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:47 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:47 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:46 1100 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID J SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:46 1100 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID J SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:46 1100 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID J SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:46 FOOTHILL & CARPENTER; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:45 FOOTHILL & CARPENTER; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:43 BOND & KENTUCKY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:42 FOOTHILL & CARPENTER; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:40 FOOTHILL & MUSTANG; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:37 280 CALIFORNIA; ALPHA EPS SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 5:36 ALBERT & MCCOLLUM; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:33 FOOTHILL & CARPENTER; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:30 1200 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:30 1300 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:25 281 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:15 1328 FOOTHILL; DELTA GAMM SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:12 1327 FOOTHILL; BETA THETA SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 5:08 241 FOOTHILL; GRID H-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 5:03 FOOTHILL & TASSAJARA N; G SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 4:57 HATHWAY & CARPENTER; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 4:54 1267 FREDERICKS; GRID K-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 4:50 HOPE & GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 4:49 1840 HOPE; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 4:42 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 4:40 LONGVIEW & CHAPLIN; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 4:32 1453 SLACK; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2024 4:17 248 GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 4:16 1185 FOOTHILL # 19; GRID SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 3:53 1275 STAFFORD # A; GRID K SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 3:28 1251 MONTE VISTA; GRID K-SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 3:26 1264 FOOTHILL; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 3:16 325 KENTUCKY # C; GRID K-SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2024 2:00 1355 BOND; COLLEGE CHALET SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/15/2024 18:27 390 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/19/2023 1:31 690 HIGUERA; FLOUR HOUSE;SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/19/2023 1:30 600 BLK HIGUERA; GRID J-1 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 23:22 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/18/2023 22:18 496 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 22:12 501 KENTUCKY; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 22:06 526 KENTUCKY; GRID K-07 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
3/18/2023 12:10 265 ALBERT; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 12:09 BOND & HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 12:06 385 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 12:00 236 ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 11:45 212 ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 11:24 1301 FOOTHILL; FOOTHILL G SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 11:10 138 ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 11:00 200 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 10:47 280 CALIFORNIA; ALPHA EPS SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 10:19 385 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 10:11 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 9:55 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 9:41 HATHWAY & CARPENTER; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 9:30 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 9:15 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 9:10 250 LONGVIEW; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 9:08 KENTUCKY & BROAD SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 9:04 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 9:03 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 8:55 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 8:40 BOND & KENTUCKY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 8:35 BOND & KENTUCKY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 8:34 434 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
3/18/2023 8:25 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 8:25 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 8:15 BOND & KENTUCKY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 8:10 440 KENTUCKY # 1/2; GRID SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 7:55 BOND & KENTUCKY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 7:54 KENTUCKY & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 7:22 385 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 7:19 BOND & KENTUCKY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 7:15 BOND & KENTUCKY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 6:35 145 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 6:30 1312 FOOTHILL; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 6:25 1318 FOOTHILL; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 6:24 1312 FOOTHILL # B; GRID K SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 6:15 17 MUSTANG; GRID J-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 6:15 1312 FOOTHILL # D; GRID K SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 6:15 1318 FOOTHILL # C; GRID K SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 5:55 LONGVIEW & CHAPLIN; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 5:50 658 GRAVES; ZETA BETA TAU SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 5:48 655 JOHNSON # 1/2; GRID K SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 5:30 1200 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 5:30 248 CHAPLIN; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 5:15 200 BLK ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 5:15 200 BLK CHAPLIN; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 5:10 1200 BLK FREDERICKS; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 5:08 510 KENTUCKY; GRID K-07 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 5:00 1200 BLK STAFFORD; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 5:00 510 KENTUCKY; GRID K-07 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 4:50 231 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 4:40 301 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 4:37 301 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 4:30 320 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 4:30 146 STENNER; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 4:15 290 CALIFORNIA; CAMPUS BO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2023 4:13 790 FOOTHILL # 417; GRID SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2023 0:12 SANTA ROSA & HIGUERA; GRI SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/18/2023 0:12 SANTA ROSA & HIGUERA; GRI SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 23:52 BROAD & MARSH; GRID J-10;SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 11:15 717 MARSH; CVS; GRID K-10 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 10:28 390 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2023 10:10 ALBERT & FREDERICKS; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2023 9:05 587 MARSH; GRID J-10 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2023 9:00 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 8:48 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 8:45 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2023 8:31 700 BLK HIGUERA; GRID J-0 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 8:30 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 8:30 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 8:30 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 8:06 700 BLK HIGUERA; GRID J-0 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 7:48 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NOC
3/17/2023 7:45 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 7:00 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2023 6:24 CHORRO & MONTEREY; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2023 5:10 728 HIGUERA; FROG AND PEA SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2022 23:35 360 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2022 23:11 HIGUERA & BROAD; GRID J-0 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2022 21:08 BOND & HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/13/2021 13:39 410 GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/13/2021 10:30 512 DARTMOUTH; GRID I-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/13/2021 9:54 281 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/13/2021 9:02 424 HATHWAY # B; GRID K-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/13/2021 8:54 424 HATHWAY # B; GRID K-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/13/2021 6:36 1706 FREDERICKS; GRID L-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/15/2020 1:55 121 TWIN RIDGE; GRID H-03 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/15/2020 0:50 121 TWIN RIDGE; GRID H-03 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/14/2020 23:05 2149 SANTA YNEZ; GRID M-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/14/2020 23:00 2044 LOOMIS; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/14/2020 23:00 2044 LOOMIS; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/14/2020 23:00 1040 CHORRO; BULLS TAVERN SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/14/2020 20:50 3576 EMPLEO # 1; WHALEBIR SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/14/2020 17:03 286 TASSAJARA N; GRID I-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/14/2020 9:58 290 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/14/2020 9:36 159 ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/14/2020 9:18 1218 BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
3/14/2020 8:55 1908 LOOMIS; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/14/2020 8:22 253 ALBERT; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/14/2020 7:58 HATHWAY & KENTUCKY; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/14/2020 7:55 114 MUSTANG # 302; GRID J SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/14/2020 7:55 114 MUSTANG # 303; GRID J SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/14/2020 7:49 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/14/2020 1:20 67 PALOMAR # 117; GRID I-SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/14/2020 0:00 67 PALOMAR # 117; GRID I-SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
3/13/2020 23:45 552 CALIFORNIA; 711; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2019 11:19 390 SAN MIGUEL; GRID M-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/17/2019 10:17 54 BROAD; GRID J-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NMP
3/17/2019 8:15 600 BLK HIGUERA; GRID J-1 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2019 8:15 600 BLK HIGUERA; GRID J-1 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2019 7:46 712 MARSH; VEGETABLE BUTC SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2019 7:33 700 BLK HIGUERA; GRID J-0 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2019 7:31 725 HIGUERA; MO TAV; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2019 5:15 940 PEACH; GRID J-08 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2019 22:55 69 CHORRO; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2019 22:40 600 BLK MARSH; GRID J-10 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2019 21:35 ORANGE & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2019 17:01 1 MUSTANG; MUSTANG VILLAG SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2019 17:00 1 MUSTANG; MUSTANG VILLAG SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2019 16:57 1 MUSTANG; MUSTANG VILLAG SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2019 12:39 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2019 12:39 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2019 11:30 LONGVIEW & BOND; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2019 11:27 83 MUSTANG; GRID J-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2019 10:02 1280 FREDERICKS; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/16/2019 9:22 CHAPLIN & LONGVIEW; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2019 8:54 309 CERRO ROMAULDO; GRID SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2019 8:44 310 KENTUCKY # A; GRID K-SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2019 8:38 330 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2019 7:20 1218 BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/16/2019 0:00 209 CERRO ROMAULDO SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
3/16/2019 0:00 2246 SANTA YNEZ; GRID M-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
3/16/2019 0:00 806 ROUGEOT; GRID J-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
3/16/2019 0:00 54 BROAD; GRID J-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
3/15/2019 1:00 806 ROUGEOT; GRID J-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2018 8:53 151 SANTA ROSA N; CHEVRON SLMC9.04.010 MOC
3/18/2018 2:26 BROAD & MARSH; GRID J-10;SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2018 17:49 876 LAWRENCE; GRID L-12 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/17/2018 10:40 360 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2018 9:50 323 CERRO ROMAULDO; GRID SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/17/2018 9:15 241 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NMP
3/17/2018 8:50 679 SANTA ROSA; GRID K-08 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/17/2018 8:00 171 ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2018 8:00 1000 BLK BROAD; GRID J-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2018 7:57 1000 BLK BROAD; GRID J-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2018 7:55 1243 BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/17/2018 7:50 383 LEMON; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/17/2018 7:30 258 CALIFORNIA # C8; GRID SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/17/2018 7:05 200 HIGUERA; BBQS AND MOR SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2018 7:00 THE GLOBE NEAR 670 HIGUER SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2018 2:00 60 CASA; SEGRADO CORAZON SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/16/2018 23:57 76 VERDE; GRID I-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2017 7:35 108 CRANDALL; GRID K-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2017 7:30 275 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2017 6:25 501 KENTUCKY; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/18/2017 1:25 BROAD & PACIFIC; GRID K-1 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/18/2017 1:25 692 MARSH; 711; GRID J-10 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/18/2017 1:20 BROAD & PACIFIC; GRID K-1 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 23:45 1100 BROAD BLOCK OF; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 23:42 1100 BROAD BLOCK OF; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 23:01 668 MARSH; TAKKENS; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2017 21:55 858 HIGUERA; FLIP FLOP SH SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 21:28 CASA & MURRAY; GRID J-07 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 21:05 HATHWAY & FREDERICKS; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 21:00 HATHWAY & FREDERICKS; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 19:45 372 CERRO ROMAULDO; GRID SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/17/2017 18:50 1295 BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 18:50 1295 BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 14:56 171 ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 9:02 725 HIGUERA; MO TAV; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2017 8:22 THE GLOBE NEAR 670 HIGUER SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 8:20 BOND & ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 MOC
3/17/2017 8:15 686 HIGUERA; MCLINTOCKS S SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2017 7:40 1010 NIPOMO; CHILDRENS MU SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/17/2017 7:30 BROAD & MARSH; GRID J-10 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/17/2017 2:30 BROAD & MARSH; GRID J-10 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/13/2016 17:55 3900 BROAD; VONS; GRID M-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/13/2016 9:30 3900 BROAD; VONS; GRID M-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/13/2016 0:25 FOOTHILL & CALIFORNIA; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/13/2016 0:20 FOOTHILL & CASA; GRID J-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/12/2016 9:11 1800 SLACK BLOCK OF; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/12/2016 9:01 185 STENNER; GRID K-07 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/12/2016 8:50 185 STENNER; GRID K-07 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/12/2016 8:41 1441 SLACK; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/12/2016 8:00 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/12/2016 8:00 301 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/12/2016 7:49 BOND & HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/12/2016 7:45 1327 FOOTHILL; BETA THETA SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/12/2016 7:30 CALIFORNIA & HATHWAY; GRI SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/12/2016 7:27 301 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/12/2016 7:07 501 KENTUCKY; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/12/2016 6:21 1100 FOOTHILL BLOCK OF; G SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/12/2016 6:15 241 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/12/2016 5:18 258 CALIFORNIA #A2; GRID SLMC9.05.010 NPY
3/12/2016 4:52 1290 MURRAY #A; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/12/2016 1:22 670 HIGUERA; TIGER LILY; SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/12/2016 1:09 670 HIGUERA; TIGER LILY; SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/11/2016 21:50 700 HIGUERA BLOCK OF; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/8/2015 1:45 673 HIGUERA; MARSTONS; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/8/2015 1:15 736 MARSH; LOT 2; GRID K-SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/8/2015 1:15 736 MARSH; LOT 2; GRID K-SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/8/2015 1:05 THE GLOBE; GRID J-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/7/2015 17:58 1318 FOOTHILL; GRID K-06;SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/7/2015 10:42 HATHWAY & FREDERICKS; GRI SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/7/2015 9:56 500 HATHWAY; GRID K-07 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/7/2015 8:52 1269 FREDERICKS; GRID K-0 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/7/2015 8:28 GRAND & SLACK; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/7/2015 5:27 258 CALIFORNIA #B2; GRID SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/7/2015 5:13 208 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/7/2015 2:03 735 HIGUERA; BUBBLEGUM AL SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/6/2015 21:45 647 CUESTA; GRID I-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
3/6/2015 12:20 THE GLOBE; GRID J-09 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/6/2015 10:17 781 FOOTHILL; GRID I-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
3/6/2015 2:03 1100 BROAD BLOCK OF; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/6/2015 2:00 1100 BROAD BLOCK OF; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/6/2015 1:50 NIPOMO & HIGUERA; GRID J-SLMC9.20.050 NMP
3/6/2015 0:40 NIPOMO & MONTEREY; GRID J SLMC9.20.050 NMP
When reported Incident address M.O. Method Incident number
3/18/2024 11:12 1023 BROAD; SLO GALLERY; GRID 9.04.010 240318036
3/17/2024 14:28 692 MARSH; 711; GRID J-10 9.04.010 240317053
3/17/2024 13:15 692 MARSH; 711; GRID J-10 9.04.010 240317048
3/17/2024 12:31 692 MARSH; 711; GRID J-10 9.04.010 240317043
3/17/2024 8:34 BROAD & MARSH; GRID J-10; GRID 9.04.010 240317024
3/16/2024 10:17 281 ALBERT; GRID L-06 9.13.030 240316110
3/16/2024 8:20 306 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 9.04.010 240316080
3/16/2024 7:53 HATHWAY & BOND; GRID K-06 9.13.030B 240316075
3/16/2024 7:46 1214 BOND; GRID K-06 9.13.030 240316072
3/16/2024 7:28 306 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 9.13.030A 240316069
3/18/2023 8:56 458 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 9.12.050A 230318062
3/18/2023 8:50 244 ALBERT; GRID L-06 9.13.030A 230318061
3/18/2023 6:04 1312 FOOTHILL # B; GRID K-06 9.13.030A 230318036
3/18/2023 4:36 301 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 9.13.030A 230318020
3/17/2023 22:26 665 MARSH; WELLS FARGO BANK; G 9.04.010 230317103
3/17/2023 14:19 MARSH & BROAD; GRID K-10; GRID 9.04.010 230317064
3/17/2023 13:11 989 CHORRO; MISSION PLAZA; GRI 9.04.010 230317055
3/17/2021 16:41 151 SANTA ROSA N; CHEVRON; GRI 9.04.010 210317088
3/14/2020 11:08 HATHWAY ALLEY; GRID K-06 9.20.050 200314041
3/17/2018 18:28 NIPOMO & HIGUERA; GRID J-10 9.04.010 180317082
3/17/2017 21:40 THE GLOBE NEAR 670 HIGUERA; GR 9.04.010 170317135
3/17/2017 0:22 692 MARSH; 711; GRID J-10 9.04.010 170317003
3/11/2016 9:05 201 MADONNA; RALPHS; GRID I-13 9.04.010 160311022
3/8/2015 1:01 THE GLOBE; GRID J-09 9.04.010 150308005
3/8/2015 0:18 536 MARSH; JACK HOUSE; GRID J-9.04.010 150308003
3/8/2015 0:17 536 MARSH; JACK HOUSE; GRID J-9.04.010 150308002
3/7/2015 6:04 348 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 9.13.030 150307022
3/6/2015 15:45 THE GLOBE; GRID J-09 9.04.010 150306043
Date of Citation Street address Offense Code Citation type
11/3/2024 0:57 720 HIGUERA; ROGERS JEWEL SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/3/2024 0:57 705 HIGUERA; BLACKWATER; SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/3/2024 0:57 GARDEN ALLEY; GRID J-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/3/2024 0:31 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/2/2024 23:39 BOND & KENTUCKY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2024 23:25 ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2024 23:12 ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2024 23:04 1500 SLACK; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2024 22:51 300 BLK GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2024 22:45 1513 SLACK; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2024 19:50 2074 LOOMIS; GRID L-06; G SLMC9.13.030A
11/1/2024 23:56 1300 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 23:45 BOND & KENTUCKY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 23:00 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 23:00 814 MEINECKE; GRID J-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2024 22:57 1300 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 22:42 348 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2024 22:37 1312 FOOTHILL; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 22:37 281 ALBERT; GRID L-06; GR SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2024 22:25 1312 HATHWAY SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 22:25 1300 BLK FOOTHILL; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 22:20 1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2024 22:09 LOOMIS & GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 22:00 200 ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 21:50 260 ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 21:50 200 ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 21:49 ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2024 21:18 844 UPHAM; KAPPA CHI FRAT SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2024 20:55 647 CUESTA; GRID I-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2024 12:15 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2024 0:19 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2024 23:53 GARDEN ALLEY; GRID J-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2024 23:15 NIPOMO & HIGUERA; GRID J-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2024 23:15 HIGUERA & NIPOMO; GRID J-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2024 22:50 664 MARSH; THE PENNY; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2024 22:46 600 MARSH; MCCARTHYS COCK SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2024 22:00 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2024 22:00 989 CHORRO; MISSION PLAZA SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2024 21:50 686 HIGUERA; MCLINTOCKS S SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2024 21:42 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2024 10:16 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2024 10:03 1023 BROAD; SLO GALLERY; SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/29/2024 17:30 2000 BLK PARKER; GRID J-1 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2024 11:49 899 PACIFIC; FIRST AMERIC SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2024 0:00 216 ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.110D NPL
10/28/2024 0:00 1264 FOOTHILL; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.110D NPL
10/26/2024 23:36 CALIFORNIA & TAFT; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2024 23:34 FOOTHILL & CRANDALL; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2024 23:14 200 ALBERT; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2024 22:35 CALIFORNIA & TAFT; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2024 22:27 552 CALIFORNIA; 711; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2024 22:27 CALIFORNIA & TAFT; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2024 20:20 CALIFORNIA & TAFT; GRID K SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/26/2024 1:58 1130 BROAD; GRID J-09; GR SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/25/2024 22:46 669 HIGUERA; DAVIDSONS FU SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/25/2024 22:26 552 CALIFORNIA; 711; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/25/2024 21:52 1332 FOOTHILL; GRID K-05 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/25/2024 21:50 1332 FOOTHILL; GRID K-05 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/25/2024 21:50 1332 FOOTHILL; GRID K-05 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/25/2024 21:47 669 HIGUERA; DAVIDSONS FU SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/25/2024 21:46 1332 FOOTHILL; GRID K-05 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/25/2024 12:25 733 HIGUERA; NICK THE GRE SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/24/2024 23:36 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/24/2024 14:49 1316 BEACH; EMERSON PARK;SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/4/2023 22:55 266 ALBERT; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/3/2023 23:25 600 BLK HIGUERA; GRID J-1 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/3/2023 23:01 434 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/3/2023 22:03 348 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/3/2023 19:49 348 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/3/2023 0:00 1965 HUASNA; GRID H-15 SLMC9.12.110D NPL
11/3/2023 0:00 204 CASA; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.110D NPL
11/3/2023 0:00 280 CALIFORNIA; ALPHA EPS SLMC9.13.040 NPL
11/2/2023 0:00 1229 FREDERICKS; CREATIVE SLMC9.12.110D NPL
10/31/2023 23:22 GARDEN ALLEY; GRID J-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2023 20:13 1236 MONTE VISTA; DELTA C SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2023 0:00 458 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.110D NPL
10/30/2023 0:00 720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSIL SLMC9.12.110D NPL
10/30/2023 0:00 299 ALBERT; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.110D NPL
10/30/2023 0:00 1027 MURRAY; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.110D NPL
10/30/2023 0:00 545 COUPER; GRID I-05 SLMC9.12.110D NPL
10/30/2023 0:00 285 CHAPLIN; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.110D NPL
10/29/2023 21:00 204 CASA; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2023 23:33 HATHWAY & LONGVIEW; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/28/2023 23:18 191 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2023 23:09 1219 BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2023 23:07 1219 BOND; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2023 22:44 1803 PINECOVE; GRID H-14 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2023 22:41 293 ALBERT; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2023 22:35 290 CALIFORNIA; CAMPUS BO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2023 22:32 HATHWAY & CALIFORNIA; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2023 22:29 290 CALIFORNIA; CAMPUS BO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2023 22:08 KENTUCKY & FREDERICKS; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2023 22:03 KENTUCKY & FREDERICKS; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2023 22:00 496 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2023 21:49 1327 FOOTHILL; BETA THETA SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2023 21:48 1236 MONTE VISTA; DELTA C SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2023 21:15 293 ALBERT; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2023 21:05 544 WESTMONT; GRID I-04 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
10/28/2023 0:27 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/28/2023 0:21 1049 NIPOMO; LA ESQUINA D SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/28/2023 0:18 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/27/2023 23:39 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/27/2023 22:57 1223 STAFFORD; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2023 22:45 1908 LOOMIS; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2023 22:38 ALBERT & MCCOLLUM; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2023 22:32 249 LONGVIEW; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2023 22:30 1965 HUASNA; GRID H-15 SLMC9.12.050 A NMP
10/27/2023 22:10 CARPENTER & HATHWAY; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2023 13:16 647 CUESTA; GRID I-05 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
10/27/2023 11:25 377 ALBERT; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2023 10:48 LOOMIS & GRAVES; GRID L-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2023 10:12 174 CARPENTER; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2023 10:08 CARPENTER & HATHWAY; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2023 23:55 599 HIGUERA; FIRST CAPITA SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/26/2023 23:24 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2023 23:19 304 LONGVIEW; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/26/2023 22:45 174 CARPENTER; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2023 22:26 280 CALIFORNIA; ALPHA EPS SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/26/2023 22:24 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/26/2023 22:17 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/26/2023 22:08 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2022 11:35 2201 LAWTON; UNITARIAN CH SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2022 18:06 655 MARSH SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2022 1:44 1100 BLK CHORRO; GRID K-0 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/30/2022 0:03 1515 FREDERICKS; UNITED M SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 23:56 1692 FREDERICKS; GRID L-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 23:50 1700 FREDERICKS; GRID L-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 23:49 1692 FREDERICKS; GRID L-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 23:42 1692 FREDERICKS; GRID L-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 23:20 GRAND & SLACK; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 23:15 GRAND & SLACK; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 23:00 165 GRAND; SLO CLASSICAL SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 22:39 1591 SLACK; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 22:05 123 JEFFREY; GRID H-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/29/2022 11:17 251 GRAND; CHRIS JESPERSE SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 1:45 HIGUERA & NIPOMO; GRID J-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 1:40 HIGUERA & NIPOMO; GRID J-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2022 1:35 BROAD & NIPOMO ALLEY; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2022 23:14 290 CALIFORNIA; CAMPUS BO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2022 22:35 350 KENTUCKY SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2022 22:00 176 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2022 21:55 GRAND & MCCOLLUM; GRID L-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2022 21:21 HATHWAY & ORANGE; GRID K-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2022 21:09 322 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2022 9:00 HATHWAY & LONGVIEW; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2022 0:00 658 GRAVES; ZETA BETA TAU SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/28/2022 0:00 1690 WILSON; GRID L-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/28/2022 0:00 67 CHORRO; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/28/2022 0:00 460 HENDERSON; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/28/2022 0:00 250 GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/27/2022 23:24 1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2022 22:23 1990 MCCOLLUM; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2022 22:04 346 GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2022 9:05 692 MARSH; 711; GRID J-10 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2021 0:44 411 GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2021 0:29 1501 MILL; GRID L-08 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/30/2021 23:42 750 MOUNTAIN VIEW; GRID J SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/30/2021 22:53 388 CHAPLIN; GRID K-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
10/30/2021 22:50 HATHWAY & LONGVIEW; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2021 22:15 FOOTHILL & CALIFORNIA; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2021 21:51 FOOTHILL & CALIFORNIA; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2021 21:50 1205 FOOTHILL; SAN LUIS V SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2021 21:45 FOOTHILL & CALIFORNIA; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2021 21:38 BOND & LONGVIEW; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2021 14:27 2042 HAYS; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/29/2021 23:36 26 CHORRO; GRID J-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/29/2021 23:15 686 HIGUERA; MCLINTOCKS S SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2021 23:10 240 RAMONA; GRID H-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/29/2021 23:05 CALIFORNIA & MILL; GRID L SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2021 22:35 446 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2021 23:55 16 HATHWAY; GRID K-05 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2021 23:55 16 HATHWAY; GRID K-05 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2021 18:10 665 MARSH; WELLS FARGO BA SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2020 2:35 1930 MONTEREY; SANDS INN SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2020 1:00 43 PALOMAR # 108; GRID I-SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2020 0:50 921 ISABELLA; GRID E-13 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2020 0:34 5 MUSTANG; GRID J-06; #29 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2020 23:45 668 MARSH; TAKKENS; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2020 22:30 1659 CORONA; GRID M-11 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2020 22:30 1114 ORCUTT # E; GRID M-1 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2020 20:01 520 GRAND; GRID L-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2020 20:01 520 GRAND; GRID L-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2020 2:46 114 MUSTANG # 201; GRID J SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2020 0:20 1050 FOOTHILL # 7L; GRID SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/30/2020 23:04 1632 FREDERICKS; GRID L-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/30/2020 2:08 1142 MONTALBAN; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/29/2020 15:17 1400 OSOS; MITCHELL PARK;SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/4/2019 0:00 132 CALIFORNIA; ALPHA GAM SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
11/3/2019 12:50 1807 HUASNA; GRID G-14 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/2/2019 23:29 1706 FREDERICKS; GRID L-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/2/2019 22:36 200 BLK CASA; GRID J-07 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2019 22:15 100 BLK KENTUCKY; GRID K-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2019 22:10 100 BLK KENTUCKY; GRID K-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2019 22:09 100 BLK KENTUCKY; GRID K-SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2019 18:28 513 DARTMOUTH; GRID I-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2019 22:20 FOOTHILL & SANTA ROSA; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2019 22:20 FOOTHILL & CALIFORNIA; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2019 21:51 BUENA VISTA & LOOMIS; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2019 21:50 BUENA VISTA & LOOMIS; GRI SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2019 23:05 274 HIGUERA; MATTHEWS TRA SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2019 22:42 3130 LIRIO; GRID K-14 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2019 22:10 536 COUPER; GRID I-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2019 21:14 LONGVIEW & ALBERT; GRID K SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2019 20:56 HATHWAY & CARPENTER; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/4/2018 0:50 2031 MCCOLLUM; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/4/2018 0:42 1744 MCCOLLUM; GRID L-06 SLMC9.13.030A NPY
11/4/2018 0:38 1764 MCCOLLUM; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/3/2018 16:54 1453 SLACK; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/3/2018 15:45 1327 FOOTHILL; BETA THETA SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/2/2018 23:57 132 CALIFORNIA; ALPHA GAM SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/2/2018 0:00 12 HATHWAY; GRID K-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
11/2/2018 0:00 541 COUPER; GRID I-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
11/2/2018 0:00 473 HIGH # 1/2; GRID K-11 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
11/1/2018 22:45 241 HATHWAY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2018 21:08 2155 SANTA YNEZ; GRID M-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2018 0:20 231 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2018 0:05 231 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2018 23:50 238 HIGHLAND; GRID H-05 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2018 22:55 231 KENTUCKY; GRID K-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2018 22:48 104 MUSTANG # 201; GRID J SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2018 19:50 298 DEL MAR; GRID H-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/29/2018 0:00 241 FOOTHILL; GRID H-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/29/2018 0:00 1035 OAK; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/29/2018 0:00 1290 FOOTHILL; ALPHA PHI SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/29/2018 0:00 894 LINCOLN; GRID J-08 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/29/2018 0:00 416 BUENA VISTA; GRID M-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/28/2018 21:20 1035 MONTEREY; FREMONT TH SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2018 1:57 1656 PEREIRA; GRID G-14 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2018 0:26 692 MARSH; 711; GRID J-10 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/27/2018 23:50 1200 BLK MURRAY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2018 22:54 258 RAMONA; GRID H-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2018 18:30 990 PALM; CITY HALL; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2018 18:04 1820 HOPE; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2018 16:56 300 BLK HATHWAY; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2018 0:18 12 HATHWAY; GRID K-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/26/2018 23:30 541 COUPER; GRID I-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/26/2018 22:50 3860 HIGUERA S # CS17; GR SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/26/2018 20:00 1573 SLACK; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/26/2018 9:23 237 HIGUERA; FOUNDERS COM SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2018 9:20 237 HIGUERA; FOUNDERS COM SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2017 0:40 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2017 0:00 1621 MCCOLLUM; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
11/1/2017 0:00 77 VERDE; GRID I-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/31/2017 22:07 725 HIGUERA; MO TAV; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2017 19:30 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2017 8:05 1011 PACIFIC; GRID K-09 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2017 0:00 178 STENNER # B; GRID K-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/29/2017 12:17 1661 MCCOLLUM; GRID L-06 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/29/2017 2:00 HIGUERA & BROAD; GRID J-0 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/29/2017 0:45 77 VERDE; GRID I-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2017 23:40 1621 MCCOLLUM; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2017 23:17 547 ELLEN; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2017 22:54 150 STENNER; BLK OF SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2017 20:04 1 MUSTANG; MUSTANG VILLAG SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2017 20:00 1 MUSTANG; MUSTANG VILLAG SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2017 17:59 2045 SLACK; GRID L-06 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2017 0:04 700 BLK HIGUERA; GRID J-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/28/2017 0:01 990 INDUSTRIAL; GRADUATE;SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2017 23:55 60 CASA; SEGRADO CORAZON SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2017 23:45 990 INDUSTRIAL; GRADUATE;SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2017 23:30 990 INDUSTRIAL; GRADUATE;SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2017 23:30 990 INDUSTRIAL; GRADUATE;SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2017 23:10 990 INDUSTRIAL; GRADUATE;SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2017 22:59 60 CASA; SEGRADO CORAZON SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2017 22:52 60 CASA; SEGRADO CORAZON SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2017 9:40 774 FOOTHILL; CORK AND BO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2017 0:00 224 BROAD; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/27/2017 0:00 1229 FREDERICKS; CREATIVE SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/27/2017 0:00 320 GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/26/2017 21:37 248 CHAPLIN; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/26/2017 21:20 733 HIGUERA; J AND S PROP SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/26/2017 11:25 692 MARSH; 711; GRID J-10 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2016 21:05 3975 HIGUERA S; GRID I-17 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2016 0:37 786 HIGUERA; TURN TO NATU SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2016 2:14 735 HIGUERA; BUBBLEGUM AL SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/30/2016 2:10 1124 NIPOMO; ABRAHAM ASH SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/30/2016 1:43 728 HIGUERA; FROG AND PEA SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2016 1:09 334 FOOTHILL; GRID I-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/30/2016 0:45 1035 OAK; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/30/2016 0:43 73 CHORRO; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/30/2016 0:37 69 CHORRO; GRID J-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/30/2016 0:35 1100 GARDEN BLOCK OF; GRI SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/30/2016 0:30 736 HIGUERA; SLO BREW; GR SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/30/2016 0:25 736 HIGUERA; SLO BREW; GR SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/30/2016 0:21 1286 FREDERICKS; GRID K-0 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2016 23:20 55 STENNER; CEDAR CREEK V SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2016 23:15 745 HIGUERA; TAILS; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2016 23:01 176 STENNER; GRID K-07 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2016 22:39 1050 FOOTHILL; STENNER GL SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2016 12:57 320 GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/29/2016 6:32 OSOS & MILL; GRID K-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/29/2016 1:16 MARSH & BROAD; GRID J-10 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2016 0:38 143 STENNER; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2016 23:28 650 GRAVES #2; GRID L-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2016 23:17 670 HIGUERA; GRID J-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/28/2016 23:09 HIGUERA & BROAD; GRID J-0 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/28/2016 22:50 1115 SEAWARD; GRID H-14 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/28/2016 0:00 1212 FREDERICKS; GRID K-0 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/28/2016 0:00 1861 HOPE; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/27/2016 23:35 720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSIL SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/27/2016 15:55 1400 OSOS; MITCHELL PARK;SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/27/2016 9:00 504 MADONNA; LAGUNA LAKE SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/27/2016 2:42 555 RAMONA #40; GRID I-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2015 17:27 111 ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2015 1:57 600 MARSH BLOCK OF SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 1:42 726 HIGUERA; NOVO; GRID J SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 1:40 876 MARSH; CALIFORNIA PIZ SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 1:02 1050 FOOTHILL; STENNER GL SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 0:55 1050 FOOTHILL; STENNER GL SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 0:42 THE GLOBE; GRID J-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 0:34 670 HIGUERA; TIGER LILY; SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 0:27 686 HIGUERA; MCLINTOCKS S SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 0:24 THE GLOBE; GRID J-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 0:16 670 HIGUERA; TIGER LILY; SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 0:07 670 HIGUERA; TIGER LILY; SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 0:04 THE GLOBE; GRID J-09 SLMC9.20.050 NMP
11/1/2015 0:03 1239 FOOTHILL #202; GRID SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/1/2015 0:00 670 HIGUERA; TIGER LILY; SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2015 23:41 1694 WILSON; GRID L-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2015 23:39 1119 GARDEN; SLO BREW; GR SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2015 23:36 725 HIGUERA; MO TAV; GRID SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2015 23:35 191 ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2015 23:31 682 HIGUERA; TOMS TOYS; G SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2015 23:03 60 CASA; SEGRADO CORAZON SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2015 22:50 1100 FOOTHILL BLOCK OF SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2015 22:48 400 HATHWAY BLOCK OF SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2015 22:20 290 CALIFORNIA; CAMPUS BO SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2015 21:58 200 ALBERT BLOCK OF SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2015 11:57 GARDEN ALLEY; GRID J-09 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2015 11:54 GARDEN ALLEY; GRID J-09 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2015 11:07 111 ORANGE; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2015 1:25 NIPOMO & HIGUERA; GRID J-SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2015 1:15 LONGVIEW & SLACK; GRID K-SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2015 0:20 736 MARSH; LOT 2; GRID K-SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2015 0:15 736 MARSH; LOT 2; GRID K-SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/30/2015 23:22 CALIFORNIA & FOOTHILL; GR SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2015 23:10 320 GRAND; GRID L-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/30/2015 22:51 250 CALIFORNIA; CAL PARK SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2015 22:44 CALIFORNIA & FOOTHILL; GR SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/30/2015 22:42 1050 FOOTHILL; STENNER GL SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2015 22:40 CALIFORNIA & FOOTHILL; GR SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/30/2015 21:59 LONGVIEW & CHAPLIN; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2015 21:05 CARPENTER & HATHWAY; GRID SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2015 19:55 1158 MURRAY; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/30/2015 7:46 765 FOOTHILL; RITE AID; G SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/30/2015 1:40 1100 BROAD BLOCK OF SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/29/2015 9:10 MARSH & BROAD; GRID J-10 SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/29/2015 0:00 340 FOOTHILL; GRID I-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/29/2015 0:00 1503 SLACK; GRID K-06 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/29/2015 0:00 647 CUESTA; GRID I-05 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/29/2015 0:00 1265 MURRAY; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
10/29/2015 0:00 1265 MURRAY; GRID K-07 SLMC9.12.050 A NPL
11/2/2014 14:48 132 BROAD SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/2/2014 2:17 1301 CAVALIER SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
11/2/2014 1:26 1119 GARDEN SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/2/2014 1:25 1119 GARDEN SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2014 23:01 306 HATHWAY SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2014 0:25 188 HATHWAY & CARPENTER SLMC9.04.010 NOC
11/1/2014 0:15 662 UPHAM SLMC9.12.050 A NPY
10/31/2014 23:32 735 HIGUERA; BUBBLE GUM A SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2014 23:16 BROAD; CREEK WALK SLMC9.20.050 NMP
10/31/2014 20:56 290 CALIFORNIA SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2014 20:32 172 ORANGE & BOND SLMC9.04.010 NOC
10/31/2014 4:30 989 CHORRO SLMC9.04.010 NOC
When reported Incident address M.O. Method Incident number
10/29/2024 14:28 MORRO & MONTEREY; GRID K-09 9.04.010 241029048
10/28/2024 23:46 400 HIGUERA; GRID J-10 9.16.020 B 241028123
10/28/2024 14:44 989 CHORRO; MISSION PLAZA; GRI 9.04.010 241028070
10/28/2024 12:54 670 HIGUERA; OLD SAN LUIS BBQ;9.04.010 241028060
10/28/2024 10:47 665 MARSH; WELLS FARGO BANK; G 9.04.010 241028047
10/27/2024 22:56 1453 SLACK; GRID K-06 9.12.050A 241027067
10/25/2024 21:57 HIGUERA & NIPOMO; GRID J-10 9.04.010 241025111
10/25/2024 21:54 HIGUERA & NIPOMO; GRID J-10 9.04.010 241025110
10/24/2024 14:33 989 CHORRO; MISSION PLAZA; GRI 9.04.010 241024059
11/5/2023 8:06 1400 OSOS; MITCHELL PARK; GRID 9.04.010 231105029
11/2/2023 13:44 PACIFIC & GARDEN; GRID K-10 9.04.010 231102049
11/2/2023 11:35 NIPOMO & HIGUERA; GRID J-10 9.04.010 231102037
10/31/2023 8:33 1301 OSOS; SEVENTH DAY ADVENTI 9.04.010 231031015
10/30/2023 9:17 PACIFIC & CHORRO; GRID K-10 9.04.010 231030022
10/30/2023 9:07 1400 OSOS; MITCHELL PARK; GRID 9.04.010 231030019
10/31/2022 17:55 665 MARSH; WELLS FARGO BANK; G 9.04.010 221031080
10/27/2022 8:39 MARSH & BROAD; GRID K-10; GRID 9.04.010 221027026
10/31/2021 23:01 22 CHORRO; GRID J-06 9.12.050A 211031113
10/28/2021 18:10 665 MARSH; WELLS FARGO BANK; G 9.04.010 211028104
11/4/2019 14:56 665 MARSH; WELLS FARGO BANK; G 9.04.010 191104053
11/4/2019 14:55 665 MARSH; WELLS FARGO BANK; G 9.04.010 191104052
10/26/2018 23:48 665 MARSH; WELLS FARGO BANK; G 9.04.010 181026108
11/1/2017 14:58 733 HIGUERA; BLAST 825 TAPROOM 9.04.010 171101062
11/1/2017 0:43 728 HIGUERA; FROG AND PEACH PU 9.04.010 171101002
10/30/2017 14:50 665 MARSH; WELLS FARGO BANK; G 9.04.010 171030065
10/26/2017 21:40 692 MARSH; 711; GRID J-10 9.04.010 171026074
10/26/2017 18:54 75 HIGUERA; PACIFIC COAST CENT 9.04.010 171026064
10/26/2017 15:38 733 MARSH; GRID K-10 9.04.010 171026051
11/1/2016 20:03 686 HIGUERA; MCLINTOCKS SALOON 9.04.010 161101072
11/1/2016 11:03 201 MADONNA; RALPHS; GRID I-13 9.04.010 161101032
11/1/2016 9:42 1400 OSOS; MITCHELL PARK; GRID 9.04.010 161101023
11/1/2016 9:01 977 FOOTHILL; GRID J-06 9.04.010 161101020
10/31/2016 10:37 692 MARSH; 711; GRID J-10 9.04.010 161031027
10/29/2016 11:33 990 INDUSTRIAL; GRADUATE; GRID 9.04.010 161029062
10/29/2016 2:19 940 PEACH; GRID J-08 9.12.050A 161029034
10/29/2016 1:15 BROAD & MARSH; GRID J-10 9.04.010 161029015
11/1/2015 16:48 111 ORANGE; GRID K-06 9.12.050A 151101092
11/1/2015 1:15 THE GLOBE; GRID J-09 ; CREEKWA 9.04.010 151101019
10/31/2015 14:24 299 MARSH; HOUSE OF BREAD; GRI 9.16.020 B 151031068
10/31/2015 11:27 733 MARSH; GRID K-10 9.04.010 151031051
10/31/2015 11:27 733 MARSH; GRID K-10 9.04.010 151031050
10/31/2015 0:10 THE GLOBE; GRID J-09 9.04.010 151031002
10/29/2015 12:18 1445 SANTA ROSA; SENIOR CENTER 9.04.010 151029041
10/31/2014 6:05 651 FOOTHILL;CHURCH OF LATTER 9.04.010 141031028
10/30/2014 23:08 899 HIGUERA & MORRO 9.04.010 141030108
10/30/2014 1:11 699 MARSH & BROAD 9.04.010 141030001
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Hi Kathie,
Thank you for your input, it has been sent to the City Council members. It is now placed in the public archive for
tonight’s meeting.
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Subject: St. Fratty's Day 3/15/2025
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San Luis Obispo City Councilmembers,
The illegal drunken takeover of our neighborhood by thousands of people on the Saturday before Cal Poly’s
winter finals is unacceptable and needs to be prevented. It’s a dangerous public nuisance for the people
who live in our neighborhood and is going to end badly if the City doesn’t come up with a plan that does not
allow people this illegal gathering using a different approach. Cal Poly students are replenished with a new
class each fall, and they will continue to seek out “the tradition” unless the City uses tools that have been
successful in other communities to stop unruly gatherings, such as a curfew.
In March 2024, the city manager, Derek Johnson, said that the event must be prevented after the St. Fratty’s
Day event on 3/16/2024, and the City Council directed that the event be prevented moving forward. Derek
said a resident task force would be formed but that never happened. Back then, the trauma was fresh and
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the City was motivated, but it seems that motivation has fallen by the wayside and the event is not going to
be prevented in 2025.
In November 2024, several residents and property owners in the Alta Vista neighborhood formed a task
force to communicate with the City about ideas to stop the event because it has affected us since it re-
emerged in 2022. It’s notable that before 2022, the only other time St. Fratty’s Day was an “unlawful
assembly” in San Luis Obispo was in 2015 when 3,000 people converged into our neighborhood and a
roof collapsed at approximately 6:30 a.m., which ended the event that day. It did not return until 2022.
On 12/11/2024, members of our task force met with SLOPD, Erica Stewart, and Whitney McDonald. We had
prepared a comprehensive plan to stop St. Fratty’s Day, which included setting a curfew, a successful tool in
Miami Beach for ending the destructive unlawful assemblies during Spring Break. This suggestion was
made by Cal Poly staff during an SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024.
During that SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024, it was made clear that Cal Poly is going to take care of Cal Poly
at its boundary, and that the City needs to take care of the City within the city limits. Cal Poly representative
Michelle Crawford told Deputy City Manager, Greg Hermann and SLOPD Chief Rick Scott, that she
recommended looking at what the city of Miami Beach did to stop Spring Break in 2024, with its “We’re
breaking up with Spring Break” campaign. A key component of its successful campaign was a curfew.
Michelle Crawford commented that Miami Beach’s campaign “worked very effectively.”
The resident task force generated a plan using ChatGPT to effectively prevent St. Fratty’s Day using metrics
from St. Fratty’s Day 2022, 2023, and 2024, and effective methods from other unlawful assemblies across
the country, not including protests. We provided the plan to SLOPD, Erica, and Whitney, and I have
attached it to this correspondence, along with the statements from city leaders and an ER doctor that were
published when Mardi Gras was canceled.
Unfortunately, it does not appear the City has chosen to implement a curfew and therefore, St. Fratty’s Day
is going to disrupt our neighborhood yet again, which is super disappointing.
I think it’s important to point out that since 2022, SLOPD Chief Scott has repeatedly said they are going to
have a “proactive” approach to St. Fratty’s Day, and that approach has failed every year. I want to revisit the
facts that are backed up by SLOPD dispatch logs and other documentation since St. Fratty’s 2022.
St. Fratty’s Day 2022
In 2022, approximately 2,000 people overtook the intersection of Bond and Hathway, however, the entire
neighborhood was affected by screaming people, fireworks, trespassing, and vandalism from 4 a.m. to 10:00
a.m. In 2022, the Saturday before winter finals was on 3/12, five days before St. Patrick’s Day.
There were many posts on social media the night before the event that indicated the event was going to
happen, but SLOPD did not anticipate the event. Fireworks woke our neighborhood at 4 a.m. There were
only a handful of officers in our neighborhood until shift change when more officers came on duty.
Some noise citations were written, mostly to known illegal fraternity houses but many calls were not
responded to and there was a point where officers stood around the perimeter of the crowd because it was
too large. People were openly drinking alcohol, climbing telephone poles, standing on rooftops, and law
enforcement did not intervene. They waited until the unlawful assembly of drunken people burnt itself out,
six hours after it started. A spreadsheet of the calls to SLOPD dispatch was prepared after St. Fratty's Day
to show the timeline and was emailed to the City Council before St. Fratty's 2023:
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During the debrief to the City Council, SLOPD Chief Scott minimized what happened during St. Fratty’s
2022, and said they “went ahead and just secured the area and helped diffuse the rest of the parties to go
ahead and help them out of the neighborhoods” and that it only took “a couple of hours to get the situation
under control.” The event lasted for six hours and was not under control until 10 a.m.
Preparation for St. Fratty’s 2023
In the summer of 2022, I noticed that St. Fratty’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day were back-to-back on Friday and
Saturday. I knew that would cause a terrible situation and I wrote to SLOPD Chief Scott and the City
Council that summer, expressing my concern. I prepared calendars to illustrate the bad situation.
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The City did not take any action to implement a Safety Enhancement Zone (SEZ). On 2/21/2023, before St.
Fratty’s Day 2023, several concerned residents went to the City Council, explained our concerns, and asked
for the city to implement a SEZ, even on an emergency basis, citing the perfect-storm scenario of back-to-
back dates on the weekend.
The SLOPD Chief was in the audience, and he addressed Council, stating “I would like to say that we do
have a plan in place. Contrary to some of the comments, our plan does work.”
On 3/7/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council “We’ll have available resources from other agencies
should that be required. … we’re going to be proactively focused on spot enforcement of critical areas and
also those areas where we’ve had historical challenges due to large gatherings and unruly crowds.”
On 3/15/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott and Deputy Chief Fred Mickel met with RQN and explained that they had
“proactive” plans to address the event. They said they had adequate staff and plans to circumvent any
dangerous activity, and we should not be worried because they were on top of it.
St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/18/2023, St. Fratty’s Day, crowds began to overtake the neighborhood at 4 a.m. SLOPD did not
anticipate the crowd would gather that early and was not prepared for the volume of people who overtook
the neighborhood. College-aged people were openly drinking alcohol, carrying BORGs (Black Out Rage
Gallons), and many, many people climbed utility poles without any intervention from law enforcement.
SLOPD stood around the perimeter and did not engage with the crowd. I was standing near SLOPD officers
when we witnessed a guy climb out onto the utility line doing pull-ups. An officer said there was nothing he
could do and that he thought PG&E had turned off the power to the pole.
One of my neighbors called 911 because intoxicated guys trespassed onto his property and threatened to
fight him. He said the SLOPD dispatcher told him they could not help him due to his proximity to the street
party and hung up on him.
The unlawful gathering was allowed to continue until it fizzled out at around 10:30 a.m. SLOPD did not shut
down large fraternity parties or get people off rooftops. It’s my understanding that SLOPD issued citations
after the event based on drone footage, but an Administrative Hearing Officer dismissed those citations so
there were no consequences for the citations.
During a City Council meeting on 1/9/2024 for the Safety Enhancement Zone, Deputy Chief Mickel admitted
that SLOPD was not prepared for St. Fratty’s Day in 2023. A transcript from the meeting is below:
Erica Stewart: “On page 405…it says the PD doesn’t do anything during the unruly gatherings and so
I thought you could share why the PD respond as they do during the large gatherings.”
Fred Mickel: “It really depends on manpower. … like for instance, this past St. Fratty’s Day, we had
a much larger – we planned for a large event, (but) this was three times larger than we even
thought. It really, unfortunately, caught us a little bit by surprise even though we had a really
good plan going into it. And so at that point, you just start managing safety. And that’s our first
thing, right? And there’s a lot of things going on, yes we could take action against. And we tried to.
We tried some creative approaches to doing some unruly gathering, and we did do some unruly
gathering citations during that event. But probably not as many as we could have.
But we had to look at the bigger picture of, how do we not only keep the residents as safe as we can,
the officers, and all the people that were participating in the party. So, that’s really what drove that.
Now if we had the manpower, the personnel, the things that we could do, then absolutely we’d be
enforcing the unruly gatherings and those types of things. We just have to weigh those out at the
time.”
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After St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/21/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council that during St. Fratty’s 2023 there was “a larger
crowd, as expected, post-COVID” and that “SLOPD was upstaffed” to address the event. The true events
that day were downplayed or not discussed.
He said he planned to do an after-action analysis and talk with residents of our neighborhood but none of
the long-term residents in our neighborhood were contacted.
Mitigation Measures:
· On 1/9/2024, City Council adopted a SEZ for some weekends in March, including the Saturday
before Cal Poly’s winter finals, which is traditionally St. Fratty’s Day.
· PG&E removed the lower rungs from utility poles in the neighborhood.
St. Fratty’s 2024
Calls to SLOPD dispatch started at 3:20 a.m.; Illegal gathering in the street 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Streets were blocked and parties in the upper Alta Vista neighborhood, Albert Drive, until 10:30 a.m.
Medical calls/welfare checks (unconscious intoxicated people) until 12:20 p.m.
Noisy parties started in the neighborhood just after 3:00 a.m. Four illegal fraternity houses were cited for
noisy parties by 4:00 a.m. There was a constant stream of people screaming past our house and a city utility
truck placed unmanned barricades at intersections to stop vehicles from driving on the streets just after 6:00
a.m., allowing parades of people to walk down the center of streets. I've attached a PDF that shows the calls
to SLOPD dispatch on 3/16/2024, St. Fratty's Day, including complaints at local hotels about noisy people
partying between 5:30 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.
I've also attached a video posted on social media by an Uber driver who picked up a group of gals at 3:30
a.m. They were "going to Beta" (Beta Theta Pi fraternity) which held a party, as many fraternities did
that morning. Some property owners of illegal fraternity houses had received notification from Code
Enforcement before St. Fratty's Day, and it seems that message was passed along to the fraternities
because some did not host events that day. (I called the owner of 348 Hathway on 2/28/2024 and he
promised me the fraternity would not have a party that morning.)
Still, 6,000-7,000 people showed up to block neighborhood streets. While it was difficult for them to climb
utility poles because the rungs were removed, people trespassed into yards and climbed on parked cars and
rooftops. Cars were scratched and windows smashed, fences were torn down, landscapes and bushes were
trampled, gutters were torn off houses, etc. Electric and cable lines were pulled down from a house. The
weight of people in a front yard caused a sewer line to collapse.
The damage to the Cal Poly dorms is often highlighted, but the total damage in the neighborhood
was in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Numerous people accessed an electrical line from a house to the utility pole and climbed across the wire.
One did pull-ups and fell. I heard that he broke his arm and was not identified until days later. Based on
dozens of videos posted online, there was no law enforcement anywhere nearby to remove him or the
hundreds of people on the rooftops for an extended period.
A tenant in a different house documented her terrifying experience, attached to this email. She and her
roommates called SLOPD four times because trespassers were on their rooftop and they feared the roof
would collapse on them. The SLOPD dispatcher hung up on them. When SLOPD finally arrived, they did not
help her to get the people off her roof. Part of her account is below:
“The police watched me struggling to clear the roof for over 30 minutes and still refused to take
action. I am a young woman who was ill-equipped to stand alone against the drunk and aggressive
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mob-mentality that prevailed, and I was extremely scared and disheartened by the lack of support we
received. If we had received assistance the first time (or two) that we called the police, they would
have been able to clear the small crowd of people in our yard and on our roof, before it became a
serious and dangerous situation. I understand that large crowds are difficult to control, but my
housemates and I were put in danger due to the police’s lack of action, and I urge you to implement
safer strategies moving forward.”
The ”street party” ended at about 9:30 a.m. Streets were still blocked by college-aged people, and many
were obviously intoxicated and it was difficult to get through in a car. There were also rideshare drivers
everywhere, blocking the streets with hazard lights on. An unruly gathering was cited at Delta Upsilon’s
illegal fraternity house at 281 Albert Drive at 10:30 a.m.
Sirens continued as emergency calls for intoxicated people continued until after 12:00 p.m., including an
unconscious male on a 2-story rooftop at 146 Stenner and an unconscious male on a rooftop at 1861 Hope.
Both are illegal fraternity houses for Kappa Sigma.
After St. Fratty’s 2024
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During his debrief to the City Council on 3/19/2024, Chief Scott noted that there were no problems at bars or
downtown core on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th. On St. Fratty’s Day, police presence was tripled with
assistance from Cal Poly, CSU CRU Team, California Men’s Colony, and California Alcohol and Beverage
Control. He said early enforcement led to citations and arrests but about two hours later (just after 6 a.m.)
the streets needed to be closed, as crowds swelled to 6,000 – 7,000 people.
He said he found the activities “extremely disappointing, dangerous and criminal. This is not in keeping with
Cal Poly’s reputation and certainly not that of our community. Looking ahead, these lawless activities
cannot and should not be allowed to occur in our communities .”
During the SCLC meeting on 4/18/2024, Chief Scott said, “the fact that we didn’t have any significant injuries
is, I think, by sheer luck. You saw what was going on inside the incident. We had over 30 calls for service for
EMS and nearly all of those were related to alcohol or consumption of alcohol. Any one of those calls
could turn fatal if we’re not able to get resources to those that need it. We really can’t. And so the fact that
we escaped without a significant injury is really not something to brag about. It’s sheer luck that that
happened.”
St. Fratty’s 2025
It is unknown what will happen in 2025.
Other than in 2015, the unlawful assembly/neighborhood takeover called "St. Fratty's Day" has only happened
in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Each of those three years, we were woken up before dawn, there were people on
rooftops, young people openly drinking alcohol, and damage to our neighborhood. It was unacceptable in 2022,
with 2,000 people. In 2023 and 2024, SLOPD has said there would be proactive enforcement but the mayhem
has been allowed to continue.
The City Council and SLOPD were warned of the impending doom in 2023 based on it falling on Friday and
Saturday unless some action was taken to prevent it and no action was taken. Messages posted by Cal Poly
students on social media in 2022 and 2023 said that SLOPD was "just keeping us safe" and there was a
permissive message that the event was okay. So it's no surprise that it happened again in 2024.
It should not be allowed to happen again in 2025.
You have an opportunity to stop the event by implementing a curfew and not allowing people to gather in the
neighborhood. It is not “successful” if even 2,000 people show up for an unlawful assembly in our
neighborhood like they did for St. Fratty's in 2022. A plan is successful if you use all the tools available to
prevent the event from happening at all. Please do more this year, than just hiring more law enforcement to
cite people and stand by. Use the tools available to stop the event.
Sincerely,
Kathie Walker
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:09 AM
To:Corey, Tyler; Mezzapesa, John
Subject:Out Today - coverage
Hi Tyler and John,
I am out today – feeling not great and don’t want to spread it.
Tyler – do you have the ability to attend Agenda Review from 10-12 in council hearing room for ComDev? I don’t
expect anything major to come from the meeting but it’s a good time to answer questions about upcoming items/hear if
there are needs from our department. Let me know.
John, late notice, I know, but do you have any ability to stay for the beginning of Council when City/Cal Poly is doing a
presentation on St. Fratties Day? The ComDev slides (just talking about unpermitted fraternities) are not being
presented, but will be shown if questions arise about unpermitted frats (unlikely, but possible). This presentation is at
the very beginning of the meeting (like during CM updates) so I imagine it will start around 545. Let me know.
Understand if you have plans already this evening.
Thank you both.
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
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From:Sheats, Steven
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:08 AM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Yes ma’am! 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:04 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Ok just want to make sure I am getting this right for the ppt at council…
I am saying that in the past year, there have been 36 code cases opened and 34 novs issued.
Correct?
Thanks!
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:36 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
THANK YOU
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:34 PM
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To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hello!
Rami just informed me that he finished the last of the notices from last weekend. With those 12, that puts us at a total
of 36 code cases and 34 NOVs. He also was informed of a satellite sorority yesterday through PD that he will be
following up on.
Thanks 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:57 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Got it thanks! Thanks for the update.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:50 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
No, there were 12 confirmed violations. He’s planning on getting the others out tomorrow.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:48 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Is that the total number of notices that will result from the events of that last weekend?
Thanks!
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From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:46 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good afternoon!
Just as an update:
Rami has six notices, from the confirmations last weekend, ready to go out tomorrow. He is sending them to the
property owner and the subject property. In addition, he is hand delivering the notices to the property and making
contact with the tenants.
He spoke with the tenants of a suspected sorority today, but they closed the door on him as they were denying
affiliation. I’ll keep you posted with further updates.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
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From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Not sure if you would want to include it but I will be calling the office of student rights & responsibilities today to
coordinate efforts in reporting fraternities involved in violating municipal code.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:20 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Rami is currently working on opening code cases for those from last weekend but there were 12 confirmed violations.
-Steve
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
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From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
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Building and Safety
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:04 AM
To:Sheats, Steven; Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Ok just want to make sure I am getting this right for the ppt at council…
I am saying that in the past year, there have been 36 code cases opened and 34 novs issued.
Correct?
Thanks!
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:36 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
THANK YOU
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:34 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hello!
Rami just informed me that he finished the last of the notices from last weekend. With those 12, that puts us at a total
of 36 code cases and 34 NOVs. He also was informed of a satellite sorority yesterday through PD that he will be
following up on.
Thanks 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Steve Sheats
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:57 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Got it thanks! Thanks for the update.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:50 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
No, there were 12 confirmed violations. He’s planning on getting the others out tomorrow.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:48 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Is that the total number of notices that will result from the events of that last weekend?
Thanks!
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:46 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good afternoon!
Just as an update:
Rami has six notices, from the confirmations last weekend, ready to go out tomorrow. He is sending them to the
property owner and the subject property. In addition, he is hand delivering the notices to the property and making
contact with the tenants.
He spoke with the tenants of a suspected sorority today, but they closed the door on him as they were denying
affiliation. I’ll keep you posted with further updates.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
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From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Not sure if you would want to include it but I will be calling the office of student rights & responsibilities today to
coordinate efforts in reporting fraternities involved in violating municipal code.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:20 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Rami is currently working on opening code cases for those from last weekend but there were 12 confirmed violations.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
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Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
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Subject:Fwd: St. Fratty's Day 3/15/2025
Attachments:Fwd_ St. Fratty's Day - Student Account.pdf; SLOPD calls on St Frattys 3.16.2024.pdf; st frattys
big larry at 330 a.m. uber.mp4; Comprehensive Plan to Cancel St Frattys Day 2025.pdf; Leaders
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Date: Mon, Feb 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Subject: St. Fratty's Day 3/15/2025
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>, Jan Marx <jmarx@slocity.org>, Francis, Emily
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San Luis Obispo City Councilmembers,
The illegal drunken takeover of our neighborhood by thousands of people on the Saturday before Cal Poly’s
winter finals is unacceptable and needs to be prevented. It’s a dangerous public nuisance for the people
who live in our neighborhood and is going to end badly if the City doesn’t come up with a plan that does not
allow people this illegal gathering using a different approach. Cal Poly students are replenished with a new
class each fall, and they will continue to seek out “the tradition” unless the City uses tools that have been
successful in other communities to stop unruly gatherings, such as a curfew.
In March 2024, the city manager, Derek Johnson, said that the event must be prevented after the St. Fratty’s
Day event on 3/16/2024, and the City Council directed that the event be prevented moving forward. Derek
said a resident task force would be formed but that never happened. Back then, the trauma was fresh and
the City was motivated, but it seems that motivation has fallen by the wayside and the event is not going to
be prevented in 2025.
In November 2024, several residents and property owners in the Alta Vista neighborhood formed a task
force to communicate with the City about ideas to stop the event because it has affected us since it re-
emerged in 2022. It’s notable that before 2022, the only other time St. Fratty’s Day was an “unlawful
assembly” in San Luis Obispo was in 2015 when 3,000 people converged into our neighborhood and a
roof collapsed at approximately 6:30 a.m., which ended the event that day. It did not return until 2022.
On 12/11/2024, members of our task force met with SLOPD, Erica Stewart, and Whitney McDonald. We had
prepared a comprehensive plan to stop St. Fratty’s Day, which included setting a curfew, a successful tool in
Miami Beach for ending the destructive unlawful assemblies during Spring Break. This suggestion was
made by Cal Poly staff during an SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024.
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During that SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024, it was made clear that Cal Poly is going to take care of Cal Poly
at its boundary, and that the City needs to take care of the City within the city limits. Cal Poly representative
Michelle Crawford told Deputy City Manager, Greg Hermann and SLOPD Chief Rick Scott, that she
recommended looking at what the city of Miami Beach did to stop Spring Break in 2024, with its “We’re
breaking up with Spring Break” campaign. A key component of its successful campaign was a curfew.
Michelle Crawford commented that Miami Beach’s campaign “worked very effectively.”
The resident task force generated a plan using ChatGPT to effectively prevent St. Fratty’s Day using metrics
from St. Fratty’s Day 2022, 2023, and 2024, and effective methods from other unlawful assemblies across
the country, not including protests. We provided the plan to SLOPD, Erica, and Whitney, and I have
attached it to this correspondence, along with the statements from city leaders and an ER doctor that were
published when Mardi Gras was canceled.
Unfortunately, it does not appear the City has chosen to implement a curfew and therefore, St. Fratty’s Day
is going to disrupt our neighborhood yet again, which is super disappointing.
I think it’s important to point out that since 2022, SLOPD Chief Scott has repeatedly said they are going to
have a “proactive” approach to St. Fratty’s Day, and that approach has failed every year. I want to revisit the
facts that are backed up by SLOPD dispatch logs and other documentation since St. Fratty’s 2022.
St. Fratty’s Day 2022
In 2022, approximately 2,000 people overtook the intersection of Bond and Hathway, however, the entire
neighborhood was affected by screaming people, fireworks, trespassing, and vandalism from 4 a.m. to 10:00
a.m. In 2022, the Saturday before winter finals was on 3/12, five days before St. Patrick’s Day.
There were many posts on social media the night before the event that indicated the event was going to
happen, but SLOPD did not anticipate the event. Fireworks woke our neighborhood at 4 a.m. There were
only a handful of officers in our neighborhood until shift change when more officers came on duty.
Some noise citations were written, mostly to known illegal fraternity houses but many calls were not
responded to and there was a point where officers stood around the perimeter of the crowd because it was
too large. People were openly drinking alcohol, climbing telephone poles, standing on rooftops, and law
enforcement did not intervene. They waited until the unlawful assembly of drunken people burnt itself out,
six hours after it started. A spreadsheet of the calls to SLOPD dispatch was prepared after St. Fratty's Day
to show the timeline and was emailed to the City Council before St. Fratty's 2023:
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During the debrief to the City Council, SLOPD Chief Scott minimized what happened during St. Fratty’s
2022, and said they “went ahead and just secured the area and helped diffuse the rest of the parties to go
ahead and help them out of the neighborhoods” and that it only took “a couple of hours to get the situation
under control.” The event lasted for six hours and was not under control until 10 a.m.
Preparation for St. Fratty’s 2023
In the summer of 2022, I noticed that St. Fratty’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day were back-to-back on Friday and
Saturday. I knew that would cause a terrible situation and I wrote to SLOPD Chief Scott and the City
Council that summer, expressing my concern. I prepared calendars to illustrate the bad situation.
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The City did not take any action to implement a Safety Enhancement Zone (SEZ). On 2/21/2023, before St.
Fratty’s Day 2023, several concerned residents went to the City Council, explained our concerns, and asked
for the city to implement a SEZ, even on an emergency basis, citing the perfect-storm scenario of back-to-
back dates on the weekend.
The SLOPD Chief was in the audience, and he addressed Council, stating “I would like to say that we do
have a plan in place. Contrary to some of the comments, our plan does work.”
On 3/7/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council “We’ll have available resources from other agencies
should that be required. … we’re going to be proactively focused on spot enforcement of critical areas and
also those areas where we’ve had historical challenges due to large gatherings and unruly crowds.”
On 3/15/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott and Deputy Chief Fred Mickel met with RQN and explained that they had
“proactive” plans to address the event. They said they had adequate staff and plans to circumvent any
dangerous activity, and we should not be worried because they were on top of it.
St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/18/2023, St. Fratty’s Day, crowds began to overtake the neighborhood at 4 a.m. SLOPD did not
anticipate the crowd would gather that early and was not prepared for the volume of people who overtook
the neighborhood. College-aged people were openly drinking alcohol, carrying BORGs (Black Out Rage
Gallons), and many, many people climbed utility poles without any intervention from law enforcement.
SLOPD stood around the perimeter and did not engage with the crowd. I was standing near SLOPD officers
when we witnessed a guy climb out onto the utility line doing pull-ups. An officer said there was nothing he
could do and that he thought PG&E had turned off the power to the pole.
One of my neighbors called 911 because intoxicated guys trespassed onto his property and threatened to
fight him. He said the SLOPD dispatcher told him they could not help him due to his proximity to the street
party and hung up on him.
The unlawful gathering was allowed to continue until it fizzled out at around 10:30 a.m. SLOPD did not shut
down large fraternity parties or get people off rooftops. It’s my understanding that SLOPD issued citations
after the event based on drone footage, but an Administrative Hearing Officer dismissed those citations so
there were no consequences for the citations.
During a City Council meeting on 1/9/2024 for the Safety Enhancement Zone, Deputy Chief Mickel admitted
that SLOPD was not prepared for St. Fratty’s Day in 2023. A transcript from the meeting is below:
Erica Stewart: “On page 405…it says the PD doesn’t do anything during the unruly gatherings and so
I thought you could share why the PD respond as they do during the large gatherings.”
Fred Mickel: “It really depends on manpower. … like for instance, this past St. Fratty’s Day, we had
a much larger – we planned for a large event, (but) this was three times larger than we even
thought. It really, unfortunately, caught us a little bit by surprise even though we had a really
good plan going into it. And so at that point, you just start managing safety. And that’s our first
thing, right? And there’s a lot of things going on, yes we could take action against. And we tried to.
We tried some creative approaches to doing some unruly gathering, and we did do some unruly
gathering citations during that event. But probably not as many as we could have.
But we had to look at the bigger picture of, how do we not only keep the residents as safe as we can,
the officers, and all the people that were participating in the party. So, that’s really what drove that.
Now if we had the manpower, the personnel, the things that we could do, then absolutely we’d be
enforcing the unruly gatherings and those types of things. We just have to weigh those out at the
time.”
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After St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/21/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council that during St. Fratty’s 2023 there was “a larger
crowd, as expected, post-COVID” and that “SLOPD was upstaffed” to address the event. The true events
that day were downplayed or not discussed.
He said he planned to do an after-action analysis and talk with residents of our neighborhood but none of
the long-term residents in our neighborhood were contacted.
Mitigation Measures:
· On 1/9/2024, City Council adopted a SEZ for some weekends in March, including the Saturday
before Cal Poly’s winter finals, which is traditionally St. Fratty’s Day.
· PG&E removed the lower rungs from utility poles in the neighborhood.
St. Fratty’s 2024
Calls to SLOPD dispatch started at 3:20 a.m.; Illegal gathering in the street 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Streets were blocked and parties in the upper Alta Vista neighborhood, Albert Drive, until 10:30 a.m.
Medical calls/welfare checks (unconscious intoxicated people) until 12:20 p.m.
Noisy parties started in the neighborhood just after 3:00 a.m. Four illegal fraternity houses were cited for
noisy parties by 4:00 a.m. There was a constant stream of people screaming past our house and a city utility
truck placed unmanned barricades at intersections to stop vehicles from driving on the streets just after 6:00
a.m., allowing parades of people to walk down the center of streets. I've attached a PDF that shows the calls
to SLOPD dispatch on 3/16/2024, St. Fratty's Day, including complaints at local hotels about noisy people
partying between 5:30 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.
I've also attached a video posted on social media by an Uber driver who picked up a group of gals at 3:30
a.m. They were "going to Beta" (Beta Theta Pi fraternity) which held a party, as many fraternities did
that morning. Some property owners of illegal fraternity houses had received notification from Code
Enforcement before St. Fratty's Day, and it seems that message was passed along to the fraternities
because some did not host events that day. (I called the owner of 348 Hathway on 2/28/2024 and he
promised me the fraternity would not have a party that morning.)
Still, 6,000-7,000 people showed up to block neighborhood streets. While it was difficult for them to climb
utility poles because the rungs were removed, people trespassed into yards and climbed on parked cars and
rooftops. Cars were scratched and windows smashed, fences were torn down, landscapes and bushes were
trampled, gutters were torn off houses, etc. Electric and cable lines were pulled down from a house. The
weight of people in a front yard caused a sewer line to collapse.
The damage to the Cal Poly dorms is often highlighted, but the total damage in the neighborhood
was in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Numerous people accessed an electrical line from a house to the utility pole and climbed across the wire.
One did pull-ups and fell. I heard that he broke his arm and was not identified until days later. Based on
dozens of videos posted online, there was no law enforcement anywhere nearby to remove him or the
hundreds of people on the rooftops for an extended period.
A tenant in a different house documented her terrifying experience, attached to this email. She and her
roommates called SLOPD four times because trespassers were on their rooftop and they feared the roof
would collapse on them. The SLOPD dispatcher hung up on them. When SLOPD finally arrived, they did not
help her to get the people off her roof. Part of her account is below:
“The police watched me struggling to clear the roof for over 30 minutes and still refused to take
action. I am a young woman who was ill-equipped to stand alone against the drunk and aggressive
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mob-mentality that prevailed, and I was extremely scared and disheartened by the lack of support we
received. If we had received assistance the first time (or two) that we called the police, they would
have been able to clear the small crowd of people in our yard and on our roof, before it became a
serious and dangerous situation. I understand that large crowds are difficult to control, but my
housemates and I were put in danger due to the police’s lack of action, and I urge you to implement
safer strategies moving forward.”
The ”street party” ended at about 9:30 a.m. Streets were still blocked by college-aged people, and many
were obviously intoxicated and it was difficult to get through in a car. There were also rideshare drivers
everywhere, blocking the streets with hazard lights on. An unruly gathering was cited at Delta Upsilon’s
illegal fraternity house at 281 Albert Drive at 10:30 a.m.
Sirens continued as emergency calls for intoxicated people continued until after 12:00 p.m., including an
unconscious male on a 2-story rooftop at 146 Stenner and an unconscious male on a rooftop at 1861 Hope.
Both are illegal fraternity houses for Kappa Sigma.
After St. Fratty’s 2024
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During his debrief to the City Council on 3/19/2024, Chief Scott noted that there were no problems at bars or
downtown core on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th. On St. Fratty’s Day, police presence was tripled with
assistance from Cal Poly, CSU CRU Team, California Men’s Colony, and California Alcohol and Beverage
Control. He said early enforcement led to citations and arrests but about two hours later (just after 6 a.m.)
the streets needed to be closed, as crowds swelled to 6,000 – 7,000 people.
He said he found the activities “extremely disappointing, dangerous and criminal. This is not in keeping with
Cal Poly’s reputation and certainly not that of our community. Looking ahead, these lawless activities
cannot and should not be allowed to occur in our communities .”
During the SCLC meeting on 4/18/2024, Chief Scott said, “the fact that we didn’t have any significant injuries
is, I think, by sheer luck. You saw what was going on inside the incident. We had over 30 calls for service for
EMS and nearly all of those were related to alcohol or consumption of alcohol. Any one of those calls
could turn fatal if we’re not able to get resources to those that need it. We really can’t. And so the fact that
we escaped without a significant injury is really not something to brag about. It’s sheer luck that that
happened.”
St. Fratty’s 2025
It is unknown what will happen in 2025.
Other than in 2015, the unlawful assembly/neighborhood takeover called "St. Fratty's Day" has only happened
in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Each of those three years, we were woken up before dawn, there were people on
rooftops, young people openly drinking alcohol, and damage to our neighborhood. It was unacceptable in 2022,
with 2,000 people. In 2023 and 2024, SLOPD has said there would be proactive enforcement but the mayhem
has been allowed to continue.
The City Council and SLOPD were warned of the impending doom in 2023 based on it falling on Friday and
Saturday unless some action was taken to prevent it and no action was taken. Messages posted by Cal Poly
students on social media in 2022 and 2023 said that SLOPD was "just keeping us safe" and there was a
permissive message that the event was okay. So it's no surprise that it happened again in 2024.
It should not be allowed to happen again in 2025.
You have an opportunity to stop the event by implementing a curfew and not allowing people to gather in the
neighborhood. It is not “successful” if even 2,000 people show up for an unlawful assembly in our
neighborhood like they did for St. Fratty's in 2022. A plan is successful if you use all the tools available to
prevent the event from happening at all. Please do more this year, than just hiring more law enforcement to
cite people and stand by. Use the tools available to stop the event.
Sincerely,
Kathie Walker
Comprehensive Plan to Cancel St. Fratty’s Day 2025
To cancel and prevent the unlawful assembly known as St. Fratty's Day in 2025, San Luis Obispo must adopt a
multi-layered strategy combining enforcement, preventative measures, public communication, and inter-agency
collaboration. Below is a step-by-step guide:
1. Declare the Event as Unlawful in Advance
• Public Declaration:
o Officially designate that St. Fratty's Day was an unlawful assembly under California Penal Code
§407 in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
o Issue a resolution by the City Council declaring the event illegal and emphasizing the risks of
participation (e.g., injury, arrest, property damage).
• Proactive Ordinances:
o Pass temporary measures for March 14–16, 2025, including:
A ban on public gatherings of more than 10 people in designated neighborhoods.
Prohibition of rooftop access during the weekend.
Strict noise restrictions and alcohol bans in public spaces.
2. Establish a Curfew
By integrating a curfew into the broader prevention plan, San Luis Obispo can take proactive steps to cancel St.
Fratty’s Day in 2025 and prioritize the safety of its community.
• Details of the Curfew:
o Curfew Hours: Midnight to 8:00 AM from March 14 to March 16, 2025.
o Affected Area: Apply the curfew to neighborhoods historically impacted by the event.
• Enforcement Plan:
o Use high-visibility checkpoints at key access points to enforce the curfew.
o Deploy foot patrols in residential areas to ensure compliance.
o Arrest violators and issue citations for curfew breaches, emphasizing deterrence.
• Legal Framework:
o Issue the curfew under the city’s emergency powers and its authority under California
Government Code §8634, citing public safety concerns.
• Rationale for a Curfew
o Miami Beach successfully used curfews to control spring break crowds and prevent dangerous
behavior, resulting in fewer incidents and improved public safety.
o A curfew establishes clear boundaries and reduces the likelihood of large gatherings forming,
while also enabling law enforcement to act decisively against violators and fostering the
protection of life and property.
3. Launch a Public Awareness Campaign
• Campaign Goals:
o Discourage attendance and participation in St. Fratty’s Day.
o Educate the public on the risks and legal consequences of the event.
• Messaging: Launch a city-wide campaign with clear messaging to deter participation. This approach was
effective during the 2005 Mardi Gras, where similar messaging was used to discourage large gatherings.
o Slogans like "The Party is Over: St. Fratty’s Day 2025" or "Stay Safe, Stay Home."
o Use social media, electronic billboards, and local media outlets to reach students and the broader
community.
o Collaborate with Cal Poly and Cuesta College to send emails and alerts to students emphasizing
the event’s dangers and illegality.
(See Attachment of statements issued by the Mayor, Cal Poly and Cuesta College Presidents, and Sierra
Vista ER doctor in January 2005 regarding the cancellation of Mardi Gras.)
• Media Outreach: Utilize local media, social media platforms, and community events to disseminate
information about the risks and legal consequences associated with participating in unauthorized
gatherings.
4. Strengthen Law Enforcement Resources
• Resource Allocation:
o Request mutual aid from neighboring agencies, including CHP and Sheriff’s department.
o Deploy officers at key areas for proactive prevention.
o Prioritize SLOPD presence in affected neighborhoods while Cal Poly Police manage on-campus
enforcement.
• Crowd Management:
o Equip law enforcement with tools for early dispersal, such as loudspeakers, barricades, and
mounted patrols. (SLO does not have mounted patrols so perhaps foot and bike patrol.)
o Adopt a clear plan to declare an unlawful assembly and disperse crowds at the first sign of
gathering in the street.
• Zero-Tolerance Policy:
o Intervene early to prevent people from converging.
o Enforce citations for noise violations, public intoxication, trespassing, and vandalism.
5. Restrict Access to Neighborhoods
• Temporary Street Closures:
o Restrict vehicle and pedestrian access to impacted areas during the event timeframe.
o Issue permits or enact policies for residents and essential personnel to ensure legitimate access.
• Barricades:
o Place physical barriers at key intersections to prevent crowds from forming.
• Parking Restrictions:
o Impose temporary no-parking zones in affected neighborhoods.
6. Provide Clear Consequences
• Legal Penalties:
o Highlight fines for curfew violations, trespassing, and public intoxication (e.g., $1,000+ for major
infractions).
o Announce that arrests and criminal charges will be reported to the university, potentially
impacting academic standing.
Fwd: St. Fratty's Day - Student Account
From: (email redacted)
Date: November 22, 2024 at 2:59:24 PM PST
To: twatson@calpoly.edu
Subject: St. Fratty's Day - Student Account
Hi Tracy!
My name is (name redacted), and I am a previous tenant of have been asked to detail
to you my concerns regarding “St. Fratty’s Day” celebrations, namely the unsanctioned block party that
typically occurs on Hathway Ave. I have attached a detailed timeline of the St. Fratty’s events from this past
year, that I wrote and shared with my landlord (name redacted) in April.
'As tenants and Cal Poly students, my housemates and I were aware that the block party would occur near our
house. We were concerned about possible damage to the house/yard, and facing fines from SLOPD due to
our proximity to the block party, and we communicated this with our landlord well in advance. She had
temporary orange fencing installed that circled the yard, and we locked all the doors and windows in
preparation. What we did not expect was that partygoers tore down the orange fencing, and began climbing on
top of our roof. My roommates and I were inside the house when we heard stomping on the roof, and when I
attempted to get people down, I was met with aggression by some men who had used our outdoor furniture
and gutters to climb up. We brought the furniture inside, barricaded the door, and had already called the police
for help.
As the crowd on the roof grew, we became increasingly scared of it collapsing. Our gutters were torn down,
our wooden fence was ripped apart, and people attempted to kick down one of the side doors to enter our
house. It’s hard to convey the amount of panic we felt inside the house, as we were effectively trapped under a
roof that had over 100 people on it and could collapse on us at any moment. We repeatedly called the police
for help, and were ignored or hung up on. Eventually, police came into the yard and I went outside to get their
assistance clearing the roof. Instead, they accused me of throwing the “entire party” and knowing everyone on
the roof (I clarified that they were all strangers, and no party had been held. The police confirmed that they
saw no one inside). When I asked for their help getting people off the roof, as I was afraid of it collapsing, they
said that I would have to handle it myself, and instead issued me a ticket. In the end, I had to physically pull
people down as they tried to scale the sides of the house, and eventually brought a ladder to get everyone off
the roof.
The police watched me struggling to clear the roof for over 30 minutes, and still refused to take action. I am a
young woman who was ill-equipped to stand alone against the drunk and aggressive mob-mentality that
prevailed, and I was extremely scared and disheartened by the lack of support we received. If we had received
assistance the first time (or two) that we called the police, they would have been able to clear the small crowd
of people in our yard and on our roof, before it became a serious and dangerous situation. I understand that
large crowds are difficult to control, but my housemates and I were put in danger due to the police’s lack of
action, and I urge you to implement safer strategies moving forward.'
If any further action is taken or information provided by me is used, please refrain from sharing my name.
Thank you for your time!
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Dear Friends,
I have lived and worked in San Luis Obispo for the majority of my life, and I love this town. Our people –
including our college students – are creative and spirited, and special events have been a big part of our
community life. The annual Mardi Gras celebration was one such event, growing over the years from a tiny one
block celebration into a huge parade. Unfortunately, something else grew along with the parade: Hoards of out-
of control and destructive partiers, many from outside the community, who drink excessively and cause major
problems. In 2004, this destructive and violent behavior resulted in a riot, which cost our taxpayers almost a half
million dollars.
This is not what San Luis Obispo is about, and as much as we like special events, our City Council concluded that
Mardi Gras in San Luis Obispo must stop – completely. And we have backed up our commitment with the
resources necessary to create huge consequences for those who choose to disrespect our town.
As your Mayor, I ask that those of you who live in San Luis Obispo help us protect our community from such
destructive behavior. Please don’t invite out-of-town guests to San Luis Obispo to party over Mardi Gras
weekend (February 4 – 8, 2005). Encourage your friends who live here to enjoy the weekend in a safe and
helpful way.
If you don’t live in San Luis Obispo, please don’t visit us for Mardi Gras. MARDI GRAS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO IS
OVER.
Dave Romero
Mayor
Dear Cal Poly Student:
Welcome back to Cal Poly. I hope you enjoyed your holidays and have returned to campus refreshed and eager
to start winter quarter.
This month you have probably been hearing about the City of San Luis Obispo's intention to bring an end to
public celebrations of Mardi Gras. Cal Poly supports the City's plans for strongly discouraging such celebrations
and maintaining the peace this year.
For more information on these plans, please take a look at www.MardiGrasSLO.com.
It is broadly recognized that Cal Poly students are good citizens and contribute much to the community. And all
but a small number of Cal Poly students avoided involvement in the serious disturbances in the community
associated with last year's Mardi Gras celebrations. We wish to commend you for that.
I urge you to heed the City's call for cessation of public Mardi Gras celebrations in the streets of San Luis Obispo
and to encourage others to join with you in continuing the Cal Poly traditions of civility and respect for the law.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Warren J. Baker
President
January 24, 2005
Cuesta College Students
RE: Mardi Gras in San Luis Obispo
Dear Students,
We are pleased to welcome new and returning Cuesta College students to the Spring 2005 semester. For many of
you it will be your first time living away from home and your first time experiencing the excitement, fulfillment,
and increased sense of responsibility that the college environment fosters.
At the same time that you are experiencing wonderful opportunities for personal growth and increased
knowledge, you are also encountering more opportunities to socialize. As you might be aware, Mardi Gras
weekend is a particularly social period in San Luis Obispo. Unfortunately, Mardi Gras in San Luis Obispo has
evolved into an out-of-control party scene that culminated last year in a large-scale, violent riot, which involved a
few Cuesta and Cal Poly students as well as out-of-area visitors.
Because of those issues, the City of San Luis Obispo is working in conjunction with Cuesta College and Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo University to communicate new plans to discourage public Mardi Gras celebrations. These
efforts are made in the interest of maintaining peace throughout the city during the Mardi Gras weekend
beginning February 4. Higher fines, an increased police presence on the streets of San Luis Obispo, and a more
stringent prosecution of offenders are just a few of the ramifications you could face this year if you choose to
attend or host Mardi Gras parties.
It is always important for you to make safe and responsible decisions, on campus and off. As a Cuesta College
student, please join us in reinforcing the need to comply with the City’s call to discontinue public Mardi Gras
celebrations in the streets of San Luis Obispo. I urge you to avoid participating in any disorderly public Mardi Gras
parties and to discourage out-of-area friends from visiting during that weekend.
Please do not drink and drive. Thank you for your support and consideration of this important matter.
Sincerely,
Marie E. Rosenwasser, Ph.D.
Superintendent/President
Dr. Steve Sainsbury, Emergency Room Doctor – Sierra Vista Hospital
Many of you probably view Mardi Gras as a time of celebration.
I view Mardi Gras as a night where my Emergency Department is overwhelmed with drunken brawlers, whose
bleeding and scarred faces are devoid of fun or frolic. I view Mardi Gras as a succession of somber women who
face the day-after consequences of unwanted or unremembered sexual activity, complete with very real worries
about pregnancy, HIV and STDs. I view Mardi Gras as a time when any behavior is deemed acceptable – even if it
risks the health and welfare of both police and public – all in the name of “fun”.
As a career emergency physician, I dread Mardi Gras like no other event.
Dr. Steve Sainsbury
1 - 03:24 a.m. 1264 Foothill, (Lambda Chi Alpha)
2 - 03:33 a.m. 1251 Monte Vista, (Lambda Chi Alpha)
3 - 03:51 a.m. 1275 Stafford, (Phi Kappa Psi)
4 – 04:03 a.m. 325 Kentucky
5 – 04:05 a.m. 248 Grand, (Sigma Nu – now Theta Chi)
6 – 04:10 a.m. 1185 Foothill #19
7 – 04:12 a.m. 322 Hathway, (Kappa Sigma)
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9
10,69
8,
11
12
25 – 05:46 a.m. Bond & Kentucky, Alcohol Offense
26 – 05:50 a.m. Bond & Hathway, Alcohol Offense
27 – 05:54 a.m. 306 Hathway, Disorderly
28 – 05:54 a.m. 1200 Block Bond, Alcohol Offense
29 – 05:55 a.m. Kentucky & Bond, Suspicious
30 – 05:56 a.m. Hathway & California, Alcohol Offense
31 – 05:57 a.m. Ramona & Tassajara; off map
32 – 06:03 a.m. 1116 Peach; off map
33 – 06:07 a.m. 1600 McCollum, 10 males fighting
34 – 06:11 a.m. 1825 Monterey, University Inn; off map
35 – 06:26 a.m. 123 Crandall, (Sigma Nu)
36 – 06:31 a.m. Hathway & Carpenter
37 – 06:31 a.m. 531 Hathway; off map
38 – 06:34 a.m. 1128 Peach; off map
39 – 06:47 a.m. 376 Graves
40 – 06:50 a.m. Kentucky & Bond, Alcohol Offense
41 – 06:54 a.m. Kentucky & Bond, Alcohol Offense
19 47, 65
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20
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26,50
53,58
30, 45,
46,47,
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42 – 06:56 a.m. Hathway & Carpenter, Alcohol Offense
43 – 06:57 a.m. 1355 Bond, Alcohol Offense
44 – 07:04 a.m. 1355 Bond, Alcohol Offense
45 – 07:05 a.m. California & Hathway, Alcohol Offense
46 – 07:06 a.m. California & Hathway, Alcohol Offense
47 – 07:08 a.m. Carpenter & Hathway, Alcohol Offense
48 – 07:11 a.m. 300 Blk Hathway, Criminal Mischief, Alc
49 - 07:17 a.m. Hathway & Carpenter, Alcohol Offense
50 – 07:21 a.m. Hathway & Bond, Vandalism Vehicle
51 – 07:26 a.m. 290 California, Alcohol Offense
52 – 07:28 a.m. 306 Hathway, Disorderly
53 – 07:29 a.m. Hathway & Bond, Criminal Mischief, Disorde
54 – 07:29 a.m. 306 Hathway, Disorderly
55 - 07:46 a.m. 1214 Bond, Disorderly
56 – 07:48 a.m. Slack & Longview, Alcohol Offense
57 – 07:49 a.m. Kentucky & Fredericks, Alcohol Offense
58 – 07:53 a.m. Hathway & Bond, Disorderly
59 – 07:55 a.m. 290 California, Alcohol Offense
60 – 07:56 a.m. 1214 Bond, Disorderly
61 – 08:10 a.m. 301 Hathway (Sigma Nu)
62 – 08:13 a.m. 1216 Bond, Disorderly
63 – 08:20 a.m. 306 Hathway, Intoxicated Person
64 – 08:24 a.m. California & Hathway, Obstruct Justice
65 – 08:29 a.m. 322 Hathway, Loitering/Trespass
66 – 08:53 a.m. 440 Kentucky, Disorderly
67 – 08:58 a.m. 331 Hathway (Alpha Epsilon Pi)
68 – 08:58 a.m. 269 Hathway, Alcohol Offense
69 – 09:04 a.m. Longview & Bond, Resist, Interfere w/Police
70 – 09:41 a.m. 357 Graves, Male passed out on sidewalk
71 – 09:42 a.m. 281 Hathway, (Kappa Sigma)
72 – 09:49 a.m. 269 Hathway, Alcohol Offense
73 – 09:50 a.m. 101 Graves, Loitering/Trespassing
74 – 09:52 a.m. 2065 Sierra; off map Welfare Check, Intoxica
75 – 09:59 a.m. 208 Hathway, (Alpha Epsilon Pi)
76 – 10:04 a.m. 138 Orange (Pi Kappa Alpha, disaffiliated)
77 – 10:00 a.m. French Hosp, Intox female took out IV & left
78 – 10:05 a.m. Longview & Albert, Alcohol Offense
79 – 10:08 a.m. Longview & Albert, Alcohol Offense
80 – 10:09 a.m. 116 Mustang, Collision/DUI
81 – 10:17 a.m. 281 Albert, (Delta Upsilon) Party 300 people
82 – 10:47 a.m. 59 S. Tassajara; off map
83 – 11:26 a.m. Kentucky & Fredericks, Alcohol Offense
84 – 11:45 a.m. 146 Stenner (Kappa Sigma) Medical uncons
85 – 12:03 p.m. 109 Mustang; off map Welfare Check
86 – 12:24 p.m. 1861 Hope, (Kappa Signa) Welfare unconsci
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25,29
40,41
48
51,59
27,52
54,63
56
57,83
60,62
61
8 – 04:15 a.m. 1267 Fredericks (sorority)
9 – 04:32 a.m. 1453 Slack, Alcohol Offense
10- 04:43 a.m. Longview & Bond, Alcohol Offense
11- 04:44 a.m. 1267 Fredericks (sorority)
12- 04:45 a.m. 1840 Hope
13- 04:50 a.m. Ramona & La Entrada; off map
14- 04:54 a.m. 241 Foothill; off map
15- 05:05 a.m. Tassajara & Foothill, Alcohol Offense; off map
16 – 05:16 a.m. 410 N. Chorro; off map
17 – 05:21 a.m. 457 Pismo; off map
18 – 05:25 a.m. 303 Foothill; off map
19 – 05:26 a.m. 364 Hathway
20 – 05:27 a.m. 296 Albert
21 – 05:28 a.m. 210 Madonna, Vagabond Inn; off map
22 – 05:29 a.m. 200 Santa Rosa; off map
23 – 05:33 a.m. Hathway & Murray
24 – 05:37 a.m. 208 Hathway (Alpha Epsilon Pi)
Charles Teach Elementary
&
SLO Classical Academy
Cal Poly
campus
Calls to SLOPD
related to
St. Fratty’s Day
03/16/2024
(Noisy parties,
etc.)
3:24 a.m. – 12:24 p.m.
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Sent:Monday, February 3, 2025 11:52 PM
To:E-mail Council Website; Marx, Jan; Francis, Emily; Stewart, Erica A; Boswell, Mike
Cc:Brett Cross; Carolyn Smith; Stewjenkins Info; Steven Walker
Subject:St. Fratty's Day 3/15/2025
Attachments:Fwd_ St. Fratty's Day - Student Account.pdf; SLOPD calls on St Frattys 3.16.2024.pdf; st frattys
big larry at 330 a.m. uber.mp4; Comprehensive Plan to Cancel St Frattys Day 2025.pdf; Leaders
and ER Doc Statements re Mardi Gras 2005.pdf
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San Luis Obispo City Councilmembers,
The illegal drunken takeover of our neighborhood by thousands of people on the Saturday before Cal Poly’s
winter finals is unacceptable and needs to be prevented. It’s a dangerous public nuisance for the people
who live in our neighborhood and is going to end badly if the City doesn’t come up with a plan that does not
allow people this illegal gathering using a different approach. Cal Poly students are replenished with a new
class each fall, and they will continue to seek out “the tradition” unless the City uses tools that have been
successful in other communities to stop unruly gatherings, such as a curfew.
In March 2024, the city manager, Derek Johnson, said that the event must be prevented after the St. Fratty’s
Day event on 3/16/2024, and the City Council directed that the event be prevented moving forward. Derek
said a resident task force would be formed but that never happened. Back then, the trauma was fresh and
the City was motivated, but it seems that motivation has fallen by the wayside and the event is not going to
be prevented in 2025.
In November 2024, several residents and property owners in the Alta Vista neighborhood formed a task
force to communicate with the City about ideas to stop the event because it has affected us since it re-
emerged in 2022. It’s notable that before 2022, the only other time St. Fratty’s Day was an “unlawful
assembly” in San Luis Obispo was in 2015 when 3,000 people converged into our neighborhood and a
roof collapsed at approximately 6:30 a.m., which ended the event that day. It did not return until 2022.
On 12/11/2024, members of our task force met with SLOPD, Erica Stewart, and Whitney McDonald. We had
prepared a comprehensive plan to stop St. Fratty’s Day, which included setting a curfew, a successful tool in
Miami Beach for ending the destructive unlawful assemblies during Spring Break. This suggestion was
made by Cal Poly staff during an SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024.
During that SCLC meeting on 10/17/2024, it was made clear that Cal Poly is going to take care of Cal Poly
at its boundary, and that the City needs to take care of the City within the city limits. Cal Poly representative
Michelle Crawford told Deputy City Manager, Greg Hermann and SLOPD Chief Rick Scott, that she
recommended looking at what the city of Miami Beach did to stop Spring Break in 2024, with its “We’re
breaking up with Spring Break” campaign. A key component of its successful campaign was a curfew.
Michelle Crawford commented that Miami Beach’s campaign “worked very effectively.”
The resident task force generated a plan using ChatGPT to effectively prevent St. Fratty’s Day using metrics
from St. Fratty’s Day 2022, 2023, and 2024, and effective methods from other unlawful assemblies across
the country, not including protests. We provided the plan to SLOPD, Erica, and Whitney, and I have
attached it to this correspondence, along with the statements from city leaders and an ER doctor that were
published when Mardi Gras was canceled.
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Unfortunately, it does not appear the City has chosen to implement a curfew and therefore, St. Fratty’s Day
is going to disrupt our neighborhood yet again, which is super disappointing.
I think it’s important to point out that since 2022, SLOPD Chief Scott has repeatedly said they are going to
have a “proactive” approach to St. Fratty’s Day, and that approach has failed every year. I want to revisit the
facts that are backed up by SLOPD dispatch logs and other documentation since St. Fratty’s 2022.
St. Fratty’s Day 2022
In 2022, approximately 2,000 people overtook the intersection of Bond and Hathway, however, the entire
neighborhood was affected by screaming people, fireworks, trespassing, and vandalism from 4 a.m. to 10:00
a.m. In 2022, the Saturday before winter finals was on 3/12, five days before St. Patrick’s Day.
There were many posts on social media the night before the event that indicated the event was going to
happen, but SLOPD did not anticipate the event. Fireworks woke our neighborhood at 4 a.m. There were
only a handful of officers in our neighborhood until shift change when more officers came on duty.
Some noise citations were written, mostly to known illegal fraternity houses but many calls were not
responded to and there was a point where officers stood around the perimeter of the crowd because it was
too large. People were openly drinking alcohol, climbing telephone poles, standing on rooftops, and law
enforcement did not intervene. They waited until the unlawful assembly of drunken people burnt itself out,
six hours after it started. A spreadsheet of the calls to SLOPD dispatch was prepared after St. Fratty's Day
to show the timeline and was emailed to the City Council before St. Fratty's 2023:
During the debrief to the City Council, SLOPD Chief Scott minimized what happened during St. Fratty’s
2022, and said they “went ahead and just secured the area and helped diffuse the rest of the parties to go
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ahead and help them out of the neighborhoods” and that it only took “a couple of hours to get the situation
under control.” The event lasted for six hours and was not under control until 10 a.m.
Preparation for St. Fratty’s 2023
In the summer of 2022, I noticed that St. Fratty’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day were back-to-back on Friday and
Saturday. I knew that would cause a terrible situation and I wrote to SLOPD Chief Scott and the City
Council that summer, expressing my concern. I prepared calendars to illustrate the bad situation.
The City did not take any action to implement a Safety Enhancement Zone (SEZ). On 2/21/2023, before St.
Fratty’s Day 2023, several concerned residents went to the City Council, explained our concerns, and asked
for the city to implement a SEZ, even on an emergency basis, citing the perfect-storm scenario of back-to-
back dates on the weekend.
The SLOPD Chief was in the audience, and he addressed Council, stating “I would like to say that we do
have a plan in place. Contrary to some of the comments, our plan does work.”
On 3/7/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council “We’ll have available resources from other agencies
should that be required. … we’re going to be proactively focused on spot enforcement of critical areas and
also those areas where we’ve had historical challenges due to large gatherings and unruly crowds.”
On 3/15/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott and Deputy Chief Fred Mickel met with RQN and explained that they had
“proactive” plans to address the event. They said they had adequate staff and plans to circumvent any
dangerous activity, and we should not be worried because they were on top of it.
St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/18/2023, St. Fratty’s Day, crowds began to overtake the neighborhood at 4 a.m. SLOPD did not
anticipate the crowd would gather that early and was not prepared for the volume of people who overtook
the neighborhood. College-aged people were openly drinking alcohol, carrying BORGs (Black Out Rage
Gallons), and many, many people climbed utility poles without any intervention from law enforcement.
SLOPD stood around the perimeter and did not engage with the crowd. I was standing near SLOPD officers
when we witnessed a guy climb out onto the utility line doing pull-ups. An officer said there was nothing he
could do and that he thought PG&E had turned off the power to the pole.
One of my neighbors called 911 because intoxicated guys trespassed onto his property and threatened to
fight him. He said the SLOPD dispatcher told him they could not help him due to his proximity to the street
party and hung up on him.
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The unlawful gathering was allowed to continue until it fizzled out at around 10:30 a.m. SLOPD did not shut
down large fraternity parties or get people off rooftops. It’s my understanding that SLOPD issued citations
after the event based on drone footage, but an Administrative Hearing Officer dismissed those citations so
there were no consequences for the citations.
During a City Council meeting on 1/9/2024 for the Safety Enhancement Zone, Deputy Chief Mickel admitted
that SLOPD was not prepared for St. Fratty’s Day in 2023. A transcript from the meeting is below:
Erica Stewart: “On page 405…it says the PD doesn’t do anything during the unruly gatherings and so
I thought you could share why the PD respond as they do during the large gatherings.”
Fred Mickel: “It really depends on manpower. … like for instance, this past St. Fratty’s Day, we had
a much larger – we planned for a large event, (but) this was three times larger than we even
thought. It really, unfortunately, caught us a little bit by surprise even though we had a really
good plan going into it. And so at that point, you just start managing safety. And that’s our first
thing, right? And there’s a lot of things going on, yes we could take action against. And we tried to.
We tried some creative approaches to doing some unruly gathering, and we did do some unruly
gathering citations during that event. But probably not as many as we could have.
But we had to look at the bigger picture of, how do we not only keep the residents as safe as we can,
the officers, and all the people that were participating in the party. So, that’s really what drove that.
Now if we had the manpower, the personnel, the things that we could do, then absolutely we’d be
enforcing the unruly gatherings and those types of things. We just have to weigh those out at the
time.”
After St. Fratty’s 2023
On 3/21/2023, SLOPD Chief Scott told the City Council that during St. Fratty’s 2023 there was “a larger
crowd, as expected, post-COVID” and that “SLOPD was upstaffed” to address the event. The true events
that day were downplayed or not discussed.
He said he planned to do an after-action analysis and talk with residents of our neighborhood but none of
the long-term residents in our neighborhood were contacted.
Mitigation Measures:
· On 1/9/2024, City Council adopted a SEZ for some weekends in March, including the Saturday
before Cal Poly’s winter finals, which is traditionally St. Fratty’s Day.
· PG&E removed the lower rungs from utility poles in the neighborhood.
St. Fratty’s 2024
Calls to SLOPD dispatch started at 3:20 a.m.; Illegal gathering in the street 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Streets were blocked and parties in the upper Alta Vista neighborhood, Albert Drive, until 10:30 a.m.
Medical calls/welfare checks (unconscious intoxicated people) until 12:20 p.m.
Noisy parties started in the neighborhood just after 3:00 a.m. Four illegal fraternity houses were cited for
noisy parties by 4:00 a.m. There was a constant stream of people screaming past our house and a city utility
truck placed unmanned barricades at intersections to stop vehicles from driving on the streets just after 6:00
a.m., allowing parades of people to walk down the center of streets. I've attached a PDF that shows the calls
to SLOPD dispatch on 3/16/2024, St. Fratty's Day, including complaints at local hotels about noisy people
partying between 5:30 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.
I've also attached a video posted on social media by an Uber driver who picked up a group of gals at 3:30
a.m. They were "going to Beta" (Beta Theta Pi fraternity) which held a party, as many fraternities did
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that morning. Some property owners of illegal fraternity houses had received notification from Code
Enforcement before St. Fratty's Day, and it seems that message was passed along to the fraternities
because some did not host events that day. (I called the owner of 348 Hathway on 2/28/2024 and he
promised me the fraternity would not have a party that morning.)
Still, 6,000-7,000 people showed up to block neighborhood streets. While it was difficult for them to climb
utility poles because the rungs were removed, people trespassed into yards and climbed on parked cars and
rooftops. Cars were scratched and windows smashed, fences were torn down, landscapes and bushes were
trampled, gutters were torn off houses, etc. Electric and cable lines were pulled down from a house. The
weight of people in a front yard caused a sewer line to collapse.
The damage to the Cal Poly dorms is often highlighted, but the total damage in the neighborhood
was in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Numerous people accessed an electrical line from a house to the utility pole and climbed across the wire.
One did pull-ups and fell. I heard that he broke his arm and was not identified until days later. Based on
dozens of videos posted online, there was no law enforcement anywhere nearby to remove him or the
hundreds of people on the rooftops for an extended period.
A tenant in a different house documented her terrifying experience, attached to this email. She and her
roommates called SLOPD four times because trespassers were on their rooftop and they feared the roof
would collapse on them. The SLOPD dispatcher hung up on them. When SLOPD finally arrived, they did not
help her to get the people off her roof. Part of her account is below:
“The police watched me struggling to clear the roof for over 30 minutes and still refused to take
action. I am a young woman who was ill-equipped to stand alone against the drunk and aggressive
mob-mentality that prevailed, and I was extremely scared and disheartened by the lack of support we
received. If we had received assistance the first time (or two) that we called the police, they would
have been able to clear the small crowd of people in our yard and on our roof, before it became a
serious and dangerous situation. I understand that large crowds are difficult to control, but my
housemates and I were put in danger due to the police’s lack of action, and I urge you to implement
safer strategies moving forward.”
The ”street party” ended at about 9:30 a.m. Streets were still blocked by college-aged people, and many
were obviously intoxicated and it was difficult to get through in a car. There were also rideshare drivers
everywhere, blocking the streets with hazard lights on. An unruly gathering was cited at Delta Upsilon’s
illegal fraternity house at 281 Albert Drive at 10:30 a.m.
Sirens continued as emergency calls for intoxicated people continued until after 12:00 p.m., including an
unconscious male on a 2-story rooftop at 146 Stenner and an unconscious male on a rooftop at 1861 Hope.
Both are illegal fraternity houses for Kappa Sigma.
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After St. Fratty’s 2024
During his debrief to the City Council on 3/19/2024, Chief Scott noted that there were no problems at bars or
downtown core on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th. On St. Fratty’s Day, police presence was tripled with
assistance from Cal Poly, CSU CRU Team, California Men’s Colony, and California Alcohol and Beverage
Control. He said early enforcement led to citations and arrests but about two hours later (just after 6 a.m.)
the streets needed to be closed, as crowds swelled to 6,000 – 7,000 people.
He said he found the activities “extremely disappointing, dangerous and criminal. This is not in keeping with
Cal Poly’s reputation and certainly not that of our community. Looking ahead, these lawless activities
cannot and should not be allowed to occur in our communities .”
During the SCLC meeting on 4/18/2024, Chief Scott said, “the fact that we didn’t have any significant injuries
is, I think, by sheer luck. You saw what was going on inside the incident. We had over 30 calls for service for
EMS and nearly all of those were related to alcohol or consumption of alcohol. Any one of those calls
could turn fatal if we’re not able to get resources to those that need it. We really can’t. And so the fact that
we escaped without a significant injury is really not something to brag about. It’s sheer luck that that
happened.”
St. Fratty’s 2025
It is unknown what will happen in 2025.
Other than in 2015, the unlawful assembly/neighborhood takeover called "St. Fratty's Day" has only happened
in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Each of those three years, we were woken up before dawn, there were people on
rooftops, young people openly drinking alcohol, and damage to our neighborhood. It was unacceptable in 2022,
with 2,000 people. In 2023 and 2024, SLOPD has said there would be proactive enforcement but the mayhem
has been allowed to continue.
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The City Council and SLOPD were warned of the impending doom in 2023 based on it falling on Friday and
Saturday unless some action was taken to prevent it and no action was taken. Messages posted by Cal Poly
students on social media in 2022 and 2023 said that SLOPD was "just keeping us safe" and there was a
permissive message that the event was okay. So it's no surprise that it happened again in 2024.
It should not be allowed to happen again in 2025.
You have an opportunity to stop the event by implementing a curfew and not allowing people to gather in the
neighborhood. It is not “successful” if even 2,000 people show up for an unlawful assembly in our
neighborhood like they did for St. Fratty's in 2022. A plan is successful if you use all the tools available to
prevent the event from happening at all. Please do more this year, than just hiring more law enforcement to
cite people and stand by. Use the tools available to stop the event.
Sincerely,
Kathie Walker
Comprehensive Plan to Cancel St. Fratty’s Day 2025
To cancel and prevent the unlawful assembly known as St. Fratty's Day in 2025, San Luis Obispo must adopt a
multi-layered strategy combining enforcement, preventative measures, public communication, and inter-agency
collaboration. Below is a step-by-step guide:
1. Declare the Event as Unlawful in Advance
• Public Declaration:
o Officially designate that St. Fratty's Day was an unlawful assembly under California Penal Code
§407 in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
o Issue a resolution by the City Council declaring the event illegal and emphasizing the risks of
participation (e.g., injury, arrest, property damage).
• Proactive Ordinances:
o Pass temporary measures for March 14–16, 2025, including:
A ban on public gatherings of more than 10 people in designated neighborhoods.
Prohibition of rooftop access during the weekend.
Strict noise restrictions and alcohol bans in public spaces.
2. Establish a Curfew
By integrating a curfew into the broader prevention plan, San Luis Obispo can take proactive steps to cancel St.
Fratty’s Day in 2025 and prioritize the safety of its community.
• Details of the Curfew:
o Curfew Hours: Midnight to 8:00 AM from March 14 to March 16, 2025.
o Affected Area: Apply the curfew to neighborhoods historically impacted by the event.
• Enforcement Plan:
o Use high-visibility checkpoints at key access points to enforce the curfew.
o Deploy foot patrols in residential areas to ensure compliance.
o Arrest violators and issue citations for curfew breaches, emphasizing deterrence.
• Legal Framework:
o Issue the curfew under the city’s emergency powers and its authority under California
Government Code §8634, citing public safety concerns.
• Rationale for a Curfew
o Miami Beach successfully used curfews to control spring break crowds and prevent dangerous
behavior, resulting in fewer incidents and improved public safety.
o A curfew establishes clear boundaries and reduces the likelihood of large gatherings forming,
while also enabling law enforcement to act decisively against violators and fostering the
protection of life and property.
3. Launch a Public Awareness Campaign
• Campaign Goals:
o Discourage attendance and participation in St. Fratty’s Day.
o Educate the public on the risks and legal consequences of the event.
• Messaging: Launch a city-wide campaign with clear messaging to deter participation. This approach was
effective during the 2005 Mardi Gras, where similar messaging was used to discourage large gatherings.
o Slogans like "The Party is Over: St. Fratty’s Day 2025" or "Stay Safe, Stay Home."
o Use social media, electronic billboards, and local media outlets to reach students and the broader
community.
o Collaborate with Cal Poly and Cuesta College to send emails and alerts to students emphasizing
the event’s dangers and illegality.
(See Attachment of statements issued by the Mayor, Cal Poly and Cuesta College Presidents, and Sierra
Vista ER doctor in January 2005 regarding the cancellation of Mardi Gras.)
• Media Outreach: Utilize local media, social media platforms, and community events to disseminate
information about the risks and legal consequences associated with participating in unauthorized
gatherings.
4. Strengthen Law Enforcement Resources
• Resource Allocation:
o Request mutual aid from neighboring agencies, including CHP and Sheriff’s department.
o Deploy officers at key areas for proactive prevention.
o Prioritize SLOPD presence in affected neighborhoods while Cal Poly Police manage on-campus
enforcement.
• Crowd Management:
o Equip law enforcement with tools for early dispersal, such as loudspeakers, barricades, and
mounted patrols. (SLO does not have mounted patrols so perhaps foot and bike patrol.)
o Adopt a clear plan to declare an unlawful assembly and disperse crowds at the first sign of
gathering in the street.
• Zero-Tolerance Policy:
o Intervene early to prevent people from converging.
o Enforce citations for noise violations, public intoxication, trespassing, and vandalism.
5. Restrict Access to Neighborhoods
• Temporary Street Closures:
o Restrict vehicle and pedestrian access to impacted areas during the event timeframe.
o Issue permits or enact policies for residents and essential personnel to ensure legitimate access.
• Barricades:
o Place physical barriers at key intersections to prevent crowds from forming.
• Parking Restrictions:
o Impose temporary no-parking zones in affected neighborhoods.
6. Provide Clear Consequences
• Legal Penalties:
o Highlight fines for curfew violations, trespassing, and public intoxication (e.g., $1,000+ for major
infractions).
o Announce that arrests and criminal charges will be reported to the university, potentially
impacting academic standing.
Fwd: St. Fratty's Day - Student Account
From: (email redacted)
Date: November 22, 2024 at 2:59:24 PM PST
To: twatson@calpoly.edu
Subject: St. Fratty's Day - Student Account
Hi Tracy!
My name is (name redacted), and I am a previous tenant of I have been asked to detail
to you my concerns regarding “St. Fratty’s Day” celebrations, namely the unsanctioned block party that
typically occurs on Hathway Ave. I have attached a detailed timeline of the St. Fratty’s events from this past
year, that I wrote and shared with my landlord (name redacted) in April.
'As tenants and Cal Poly students, my housemates and I were aware that the block party would occur near our
house. We were concerned about possible damage to the house/yard, and facing fines from SLOPD due to
our proximity to the block party, and we communicated this with our landlord well in advance. She had
temporary orange fencing installed that circled the yard, and we locked all the doors and windows in
preparation. What we did not expect was that partygoers tore down the orange fencing, and began climbing on
top of our roof. My roommates and I were inside the house when we heard stomping on the roof, and when I
attempted to get people down, I was met with aggression by some men who had used our outdoor furniture
and gutters to climb up. We brought the furniture inside, barricaded the door, and had already called the police
for help.
As the crowd on the roof grew, we became increasingly scared of it collapsing. Our gutters were torn down,
our wooden fence was ripped apart, and people attempted to kick down one of the side doors to enter our
house. It’s hard to convey the amount of panic we felt inside the house, as we were effectively trapped under a
roof that had over 100 people on it and could collapse on us at any moment. We repeatedly called the police
for help, and were ignored or hung up on. Eventually, police came into the yard and I went outside to get their
assistance clearing the roof. Instead, they accused me of throwing the “entire party” and knowing everyone on
the roof (I clarified that they were all strangers, and no party had been held. The police confirmed that they
saw no one inside). When I asked for their help getting people off the roof, as I was afraid of it collapsing, they
said that I would have to handle it myself, and instead issued me a ticket. In the end, I had to physically pull
people down as they tried to scale the sides of the house, and eventually brought a ladder to get everyone off
the roof.
The police watched me struggling to clear the roof for over 30 minutes, and still refused to take action. I am a
young woman who was ill-equipped to stand alone against the drunk and aggressive mob-mentality that
prevailed, and I was extremely scared and disheartened by the lack of support we received. If we had received
assistance the first time (or two) that we called the police, they would have been able to clear the small crowd
of people in our yard and on our roof, before it became a serious and dangerous situation. I understand that
large crowds are difficult to control, but my housemates and I were put in danger due to the police’s lack of
action, and I urge you to implement safer strategies moving forward.'
If any further action is taken or information provided by me is used, please refrain from sharing my name.
Thank you for your time!
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Dear Friends,
I have lived and worked in San Luis Obispo for the majority of my life, and I love this town. Our people –
including our college students – are creative and spirited, and special events have been a big part of our
community life. The annual Mardi Gras celebration was one such event, growing over the years from a tiny one
block celebration into a huge parade. Unfortunately, something else grew along with the parade: Hoards of out-
of control and destructive partiers, many from outside the community, who drink excessively and cause major
problems. In 2004, this destructive and violent behavior resulted in a riot, which cost our taxpayers almost a half
million dollars.
This is not what San Luis Obispo is about, and as much as we like special events, our City Council concluded that
Mardi Gras in San Luis Obispo must stop – completely. And we have backed up our commitment with the
resources necessary to create huge consequences for those who choose to disrespect our town.
As your Mayor, I ask that those of you who live in San Luis Obispo help us protect our community from such
destructive behavior. Please don’t invite out-of-town guests to San Luis Obispo to party over Mardi Gras
weekend (February 4 – 8, 2005). Encourage your friends who live here to enjoy the weekend in a safe and
helpful way.
If you don’t live in San Luis Obispo, please don’t visit us for Mardi Gras. MARDI GRAS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO IS
OVER.
Dave Romero
Mayor
Dear Cal Poly Student:
Welcome back to Cal Poly. I hope you enjoyed your holidays and have returned to campus refreshed and eager
to start winter quarter.
This month you have probably been hearing about the City of San Luis Obispo's intention to bring an end to
public celebrations of Mardi Gras. Cal Poly supports the City's plans for strongly discouraging such celebrations
and maintaining the peace this year.
For more information on these plans, please take a look at www.MardiGrasSLO.com.
It is broadly recognized that Cal Poly students are good citizens and contribute much to the community. And all
but a small number of Cal Poly students avoided involvement in the serious disturbances in the community
associated with last year's Mardi Gras celebrations. We wish to commend you for that.
I urge you to heed the City's call for cessation of public Mardi Gras celebrations in the streets of San Luis Obispo
and to encourage others to join with you in continuing the Cal Poly traditions of civility and respect for the law.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Warren J. Baker
President
January 24, 2005
Cuesta College Students
RE: Mardi Gras in San Luis Obispo
Dear Students,
We are pleased to welcome new and returning Cuesta College students to the Spring 2005 semester. For many of
you it will be your first time living away from home and your first time experiencing the excitement, fulfillment,
and increased sense of responsibility that the college environment fosters.
At the same time that you are experiencing wonderful opportunities for personal growth and increased
knowledge, you are also encountering more opportunities to socialize. As you might be aware, Mardi Gras
weekend is a particularly social period in San Luis Obispo. Unfortunately, Mardi Gras in San Luis Obispo has
evolved into an out-of-control party scene that culminated last year in a large-scale, violent riot, which involved a
few Cuesta and Cal Poly students as well as out-of-area visitors.
Because of those issues, the City of San Luis Obispo is working in conjunction with Cuesta College and Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo University to communicate new plans to discourage public Mardi Gras celebrations. These
efforts are made in the interest of maintaining peace throughout the city during the Mardi Gras weekend
beginning February 4. Higher fines, an increased police presence on the streets of San Luis Obispo, and a more
stringent prosecution of offenders are just a few of the ramifications you could face this year if you choose to
attend or host Mardi Gras parties.
It is always important for you to make safe and responsible decisions, on campus and off. As a Cuesta College
student, please join us in reinforcing the need to comply with the City’s call to discontinue public Mardi Gras
celebrations in the streets of San Luis Obispo. I urge you to avoid participating in any disorderly public Mardi Gras
parties and to discourage out-of-area friends from visiting during that weekend.
Please do not drink and drive. Thank you for your support and consideration of this important matter.
Sincerely,
Marie E. Rosenwasser, Ph.D.
Superintendent/President
Dr. Steve Sainsbury, Emergency Room Doctor – Sierra Vista Hospital
Many of you probably view Mardi Gras as a time of celebration.
I view Mardi Gras as a night where my Emergency Department is overwhelmed with drunken brawlers, whose
bleeding and scarred faces are devoid of fun or frolic. I view Mardi Gras as a succession of somber women who
face the day-after consequences of unwanted or unremembered sexual activity, complete with very real worries
about pregnancy, HIV and STDs. I view Mardi Gras as a time when any behavior is deemed acceptable – even if it
risks the health and welfare of both police and public – all in the name of “fun”.
As a career emergency physician, I dread Mardi Gras like no other event.
Dr. Steve Sainsbury
1 - 03:24 a.m. 1264 Foothill, (Lambda Chi Alpha)
2 - 03:33 a.m. 1251 Monte Vista, (Lambda Chi Alpha)
3 - 03:51 a.m. 1275 Stafford, (Phi Kappa Psi)
4 – 04:03 a.m. 325 Kentucky
5 – 04:05 a.m. 248 Grand, (Sigma Nu – now Theta Chi)
6 – 04:10 a.m. 1185 Foothill #19
7 – 04:12 a.m. 322 Hathway, (Kappa Sigma)
3
9
10,69
8,
11
12
25 – 05:46 a.m. Bond & Kentucky, Alcohol Offense
26 – 05:50 a.m. Bond & Hathway, Alcohol Offense
27 – 05:54 a.m. 306 Hathway, Disorderly
28 – 05:54 a.m. 1200 Block Bond, Alcohol Offense
29 – 05:55 a.m. Kentucky & Bond, Suspicious
30 – 05:56 a.m. Hathway & California, Alcohol Offense
31 – 05:57 a.m. Ramona & Tassajara; off map
32 – 06:03 a.m. 1116 Peach; off map
33 – 06:07 a.m. 1600 McCollum, 10 males fighting
34 – 06:11 a.m. 1825 Monterey, University Inn; off map
35 – 06:26 a.m. 123 Crandall, (Sigma Nu)
36 – 06:31 a.m. Hathway & Carpenter
37 – 06:31 a.m. 531 Hathway; off map
38 – 06:34 a.m. 1128 Peach; off map
39 – 06:47 a.m. 376 Graves
40 – 06:50 a.m. Kentucky & Bond, Alcohol Offense
41 – 06:54 a.m. Kentucky & Bond, Alcohol Offense
19 47, 65
5
20
23
24,75
26,50
53,58
30, 45,
46,47,
64
3328
35
36,42
47,49
42 – 06:56 a.m. Hathway & Carpenter, Alcohol Offense
43 – 06:57 a.m. 1355 Bond, Alcohol Offense
44 – 07:04 a.m. 1355 Bond, Alcohol Offense
45 – 07:05 a.m. California & Hathway, Alcohol Offense
46 – 07:06 a.m. California & Hathway, Alcohol Offense
47 – 07:08 a.m. Carpenter & Hathway, Alcohol Offense
48 – 07:11 a.m. 300 Blk Hathway, Criminal Mischief, Alc
49 - 07:17 a.m. Hathway & Carpenter, Alcohol Offense
50 – 07:21 a.m. Hathway & Bond, Vandalism Vehicle
51 – 07:26 a.m. 290 California, Alcohol Offense
52 – 07:28 a.m. 306 Hathway, Disorderly
53 – 07:29 a.m. Hathway & Bond, Criminal Mischief, Disorde
54 – 07:29 a.m. 306 Hathway, Disorderly
55 - 07:46 a.m. 1214 Bond, Disorderly
56 – 07:48 a.m. Slack & Longview, Alcohol Offense
57 – 07:49 a.m. Kentucky & Fredericks, Alcohol Offense
58 – 07:53 a.m. Hathway & Bond, Disorderly
59 – 07:55 a.m. 290 California, Alcohol Offense
60 – 07:56 a.m. 1214 Bond, Disorderly
61 – 08:10 a.m. 301 Hathway (Sigma Nu)
62 – 08:13 a.m. 1216 Bond, Disorderly
63 – 08:20 a.m. 306 Hathway, Intoxicated Person
64 – 08:24 a.m. California & Hathway, Obstruct Justice
65 – 08:29 a.m. 322 Hathway, Loitering/Trespass
66 – 08:53 a.m. 440 Kentucky, Disorderly
67 – 08:58 a.m. 331 Hathway (Alpha Epsilon Pi)
68 – 08:58 a.m. 269 Hathway, Alcohol Offense
69 – 09:04 a.m. Longview & Bond, Resist, Interfere w/Police
70 – 09:41 a.m. 357 Graves, Male passed out on sidewalk
71 – 09:42 a.m. 281 Hathway, (Kappa Sigma)
72 – 09:49 a.m. 269 Hathway, Alcohol Offense
73 – 09:50 a.m. 101 Graves, Loitering/Trespassing
74 – 09:52 a.m. 2065 Sierra; off map Welfare Check, Intoxica
75 – 09:59 a.m. 208 Hathway, (Alpha Epsilon Pi)
76 – 10:04 a.m. 138 Orange (Pi Kappa Alpha, disaffiliated)
77 – 10:00 a.m. French Hosp, Intox female took out IV & left
78 – 10:05 a.m. Longview & Albert, Alcohol Offense
79 – 10:08 a.m. Longview & Albert, Alcohol Offense
80 – 10:09 a.m. 116 Mustang, Collision/DUI
81 – 10:17 a.m. 281 Albert, (Delta Upsilon) Party 300 people
82 – 10:47 a.m. 59 S. Tassajara; off map
83 – 11:26 a.m. Kentucky & Fredericks, Alcohol Offense
84 – 11:45 a.m. 146 Stenner (Kappa Sigma) Medical uncons
85 – 12:03 p.m. 109 Mustang; off map Welfare Check
86 – 12:24 p.m. 1861 Hope, (Kappa Signa) Welfare unconsci
39
43,44
25,29
40,41
48
51,59
27,52
54,63
56
57,83
60,62
61
8 – 04:15 a.m. 1267 Fredericks (sorority)
9 – 04:32 a.m. 1453 Slack, Alcohol Offense
10- 04:43 a.m. Longview & Bond, Alcohol Offense
11- 04:44 a.m. 1267 Fredericks (sorority)
12- 04:45 a.m. 1840 Hope
13- 04:50 a.m. Ramona & La Entrada; off map
14- 04:54 a.m. 241 Foothill; off map
15- 05:05 a.m. Tassajara & Foothill, Alcohol Offense; off map
16 – 05:16 a.m. 410 N. Chorro; off map
17 – 05:21 a.m. 457 Pismo; off map
18 – 05:25 a.m. 303 Foothill; off map
19 – 05:26 a.m. 364 Hathway
20 – 05:27 a.m. 296 Albert
21 – 05:28 a.m. 210 Madonna, Vagabond Inn; off map
22 – 05:29 a.m. 200 Santa Rosa; off map
23 – 05:33 a.m. Hathway & Murray
24 – 05:37 a.m. 208 Hathway (Alpha Epsilon Pi)
Charles Teach Elementary
&
SLO Classical Academy
Cal Poly
campus
Calls to SLOPD
related to
St. Fratty’s Day
03/16/2024
(Noisy parties,
etc.)
3:24 a.m. – 12:24 p.m.
70
66
67
68,72
71
73
76
78,79
81
84
86
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From:Corey, Tyler
Sent:Monday, February 3, 2025 4:20 PM
To:Hanh, Hannah
Subject:RE: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
I think John was going to reach out to them but not sure if that has happened yet. I would suggest working with John
on setting up a meeting with them. I think both of you should be involved. Thank you
From: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 4:14 PM
To: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
May 28th is fine. Could you or John forward me the email contact for Sigma Nu fraternity?
From: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 4:07 PM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
This is one of two CUPs that we will need to take to the PC for re-review prior to summer recess. Thinking May 28 th for
both if that works for your schedule. Thanks
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:44 PM
To: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Tyler,
After investigation into a received complaint regarding noise violations for a permitted fraternity (Sigma Nu) at 1304
Foothill, code enforcement staff has determined that violations of the conditions on the associated use permit #U
1484-90 have occurred.
The fraternity was cited for the following events:
Date of Citation Time of Citation SLOMC Violation # of people on site
during citation issuance
02/01/2024 10:52 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 40
05/11/2024 3:30 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 100+
11/01/2024 10:20 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 300
12/07/2024 10:38 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 30
The use permit (attached) does not allow for any meetings or gatherings involving persons other than fraternity
members living on site between 10 PM and 9 AM (Condition #5), or any hosted Greek events other than what’s listed
in the use permit (Condition #11).
The issuance of the noise citations is also a violation of Condition #8 regarding adverse impacts on the persons in the
vicinity of the use.
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Based on the evidence and verified violations, we issued a Notice of Violation on January 8, 2025, for use permit
violations and are recommending review of the current use permit by the Planning Commission as described in
Condition #4 of the issued use permit.
I have attached the supporting documentation for your review. Let me know if you have any questions.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
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From:Hanh, Hannah
Sent:Monday, February 3, 2025 4:14 PM
To:Corey, Tyler
Subject:RE: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
May 28th is fine. Could you or John forward me the email contact for Sigma Nu fraternity?
From: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 4:07 PM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
This is one of two CUPs that we will need to take to the PC for re-review prior to summer recess. Thinking May 28 th for
both if that works for your schedule. Thanks
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:44 PM
To: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Tyler,
After investigation into a received complaint regarding noise violations for a permitted fraternity (Sigma Nu) at 1304
Foothill, code enforcement staff has determined that violations of the conditions on the associated use permit #U
1484-90 have occurred.
The fraternity was cited for the following events:
Date of Citation Time of Citation SLOMC Violation # of people on site
during citation issuance
02/01/2024 10:52 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 40
05/11/2024 3:30 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 100+
11/01/2024 10:20 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 300
12/07/2024 10:38 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 30
The use permit (attached) does not allow for any meetings or gatherings involving persons other than fraternity
members living on site between 10 PM and 9 AM (Condition #5), or any hosted Greek events other than what’s listed
in the use permit (Condition #11).
The issuance of the noise citations is also a violation of Condition #8 regarding adverse impacts on the persons in the
vicinity of the use.
Based on the evidence and verified violations, we issued a Notice of Violation on January 8, 2025, for use permit
violations and are recommending review of the current use permit by the Planning Commission as described in
Condition #4 of the issued use permit.
I have attached the supporting documentation for your review. Let me know if you have any questions.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
174
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
175
From:Corey, Tyler
Sent:Monday, February 3, 2025 4:07 PM
To:Hanh, Hannah
Subject:FW: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Attachments:1304 Foothill (Sigma Nu) Use Permit.pdf; 1304 Foothill.pdf
This is one of two CUPs that we will need to take to the PC for re-review prior to summer recess. Thinking May 28 th for
both if that works for your schedule. Thanks
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:44 PM
To: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Tyler,
After investigation into a received complaint regarding noise violations for a permitted fraternity (Sigma Nu) at 1304
Foothill, code enforcement staff has determined that violations of the conditions on the associated use permit #U
1484-90 have occurred.
The fraternity was cited for the following events:
Date of Citation Time of Citation SLOMC Violation # of people on site
during citation issuance
02/01/2024 10:52 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 40
05/11/2024 3:30 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 100+
11/01/2024 10:20 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 300
12/07/2024 10:38 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 30
The use permit (attached) does not allow for any meetings or gatherings involving persons other than fraternity
members living on site between 10 PM and 9 AM (Condition #5), or any hosted Greek events other than what’s listed
in the use permit (Condition #11).
The issuance of the noise citations is also a violation of Condition #8 regarding adverse impacts on the persons in the
vicinity of the use.
Based on the evidence and verified violations, we issued a Notice of Violation on January 8, 2025, for use permit
violations and are recommending review of the current use permit by the Planning Commission as described in
Condition #4 of the issued use permit.
I have attached the supporting documentation for your review. Let me know if you have any questions.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
176
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
177
From:Szentesi, Whit
Sent:Monday, February 3, 2025 1:28 PM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:Fw: March Safety Enhancement Zone - February 4th Presentations
Attachments:PPT Feb CC Meeting Safety Enhancement.pdf
FYI
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City of San Luis Obispo
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From: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 1:13:10 PM
To: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>
Cc: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>
Subject: March Safety Enhancement Zone - February 4th Presentations
BCC: Council All
Good afternoon, Mayor and Council.
Attached are the presentations that City staff and Cal Poly representatives intend to provide tomorrow evening
regarding the March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparations. We will plan to publish these as part of agenda
correspondence tomorrow. This information is consistent with what has been reported at SCLC meetings and to RQN.
Many thanks,
Whitney
Whitney McDonald
pronouns (she/hers)
City Manager
City Administration
990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934
E WMcDonal@slocity.org
T 805.781.7114
C 805.550.8349
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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
•Reactive approach led to difficulties in managing the situation
•Growing numbers of attendees, specifically out-of-town students
•“Pregame” damage at Cal Poly
•Return to rooftop gatherings and pole climbing
March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation
Improvements and Successes
•Shifted to proactive approach.
•Significant increase in both arrests and citations.
•Recognized event has evolved into a destination “party”.
•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
•This year will be much more proactive based on resources.
•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
•Patrol
•Foot Patrol
•Bike Patrol
•Motor Units
•Additional assistance from other agencies
•Fire and Medic Rescue
March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation
Zero Tolerance Enforcement Efforts
•Proactive Enforcement
•Alcohol Violations
•Assault-Related Crimes
•Administrative Violations with a Focus on Safety Enhancement Zone
March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation
Defining Success
•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.
•Alcohol Interception:
o Preventing illegal alcohol consumption to reduce disorderly conduct.
o Enforcing laws to limit excessive drinking and its associated risks.
•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.
•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.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY:
CAL POLY PREPARATIONS
Presented by:
Cynthia Vizcaíno Villa, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Allison Baird-James, Senior Vice President, Administration and Finance
KEY EFFORTS
Comprehensive Response Plan
•Proactive outreach students to discourage neighborhood
partying and disruptions.
•Security on and off campus, including collaboration with the
city and police to maximize enforcement.
•Planning a special event that draws students to campus.
•Targeted communication and outreach.
/ 15
ZERO TOLERANCE
APPROACH IN CITY
•Holding students accountable for violations of law and
campus policies.
•Off-campus violations to be reported to Cal Poly’s Office of
Student Rights and Responsibilities.
•Enhanced patrols and coordination with SLOPD for
maximum enforcement — high visibility, zero tolerance.
•Ongoing outreach to Fraternity and Sorority Life.
•Promotion of city’s Safety Enhancement Zone.
/ 16
ON-CAMPUS
ENFORCEMENT
•Increased number of officers on campus.
•No guests allowed in University Housing from
March 13-18.
•ID checks and increased staffing at all building
entrances.
•Road closures and parking restrictions in place.
•Quiet hours to be strictly enforced.
/ 17
ON-CAMPUS
EVENT
•March 15 on campus — significant investment
to draw students out of neighborhoods.
•Early -morning event with amplified sound
in Sports Complex Lower Fields.
•Ticketed event, 18+, open to public.
•5,000 attendance cap.
•Headliner to be determined.
/ 18
HARM REDUCTION
& CLEAN UP
•Harm-reduction efforts: hydration boxes,
overdose education, food and water
stations.
•Clean-up efforts on March 16 organized by
Fraternity and Sorority Life and the
Center for Service in Action.
/ 19
Multi -Prong Approach to Ending the Party
•Visible presence on campus leading up to and
throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
•Clear communications and messages to all students.
•Meetings with the Fraternity and Sorority Life
community.
PARTY PREVENTION
/ 20
TOP PRIORITIES
Priorities for the weekend:
•Health and safety.
•Minimize damage and disruptions.
•Successful university event to keep
students on campus.
/ 21
IN SUMMARY
We have zero tolerance for breaking laws and policies.
We will hold students accountable for violating laws and policies, such as possession of
alcohol and drugs, inviting out-of-town guests, etc.
Cal Poly will host a safe alternative event to keep students on campus.
The event will be held on campus on Saturday, March 15.
Safety is our top priority.
Many additional staff members will be on site. We will offer hydration and food as well as
proactive education.
/ 22
Thank you for your
partnership.
/ 23
179
Wooten, Eric
From:Scott, Rick
Sent:Monday, February 3, 2025 12:57 PM
To:McDonald, Whitney
Cc:Collins, Scott
Subject:RE: PPT for Safety Enhancement Zones
Attachments:PPT Feb CC Meeting Safety Enhancement.pdf
Here is the PDF if needed.
Thank you,
Rick
From: Scott, Rick
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 12:54 PM
To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>
Cc: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Subject: PPT for Safety Enhancement Zones
Hi Whitney,
The slide deck is complete to include the Cal Poly slides. The very last two slides are hidden and were for Timmi and
will not part of the presentation.
PPT Feb CC Meeting Safety Enhancement.potx
Thank you,
Rick
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
•Reactive approach led to difficulties in managing the situation
•Growing numbers of attendees, specifically out-of-town students
•“Pregame” damage at Cal Poly
•Return to rooftop gatherings and pole climbing
March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation
Improvements and Successes
•Shifted to proactive approach.
•Significant increase in both arrests and citations.
•Recognized event has evolved into a destination “party”.
•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
•This year will be much more proactive based on resources.
•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
•Patrol
•Foot Patrol
•Bike Patrol
•Motor Units
•Additional assistance from other agencies
•Fire and Medic Rescue
March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation
Zero Tolerance Enforcement Efforts
•Proactive Enforcement
•Alcohol Violations
•Assault-Related Crimes
•Administrative Violations with a Focus on Safety Enhancement Zone
March Safety Enhancement Zone Preparation
Defining Success
•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.
•Alcohol Interception:
o Preventing illegal alcohol consumption to reduce disorderly conduct.
o Enforcing laws to limit excessive drinking and its associated risks.
•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.
•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.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY:
CAL POLY PREPARATIONS
Presented by:
Cynthia Vizcaíno Villa, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Allison Baird-James, Senior Vice President, Administration and Finance
KEY EFFORTS
Comprehensive Response Plan
•Proactive outreach students to discourage neighborhood
partying and disruptions.
•Security on and off campus, including collaboration with the
city and police to maximize enforcement.
•Planning a special event that draws students to campus.
•Targeted communication and outreach.
/ 15
ZERO TOLERANCE
APPROACH IN CITY
•Holding students accountable for violations of law and
campus policies.
•Off-campus violations to be reported to Cal Poly’s Office of
Student Rights and Responsibilities.
•Enhanced patrols and coordination with SLOPD for
maximum enforcement — high visibility, zero tolerance.
•Ongoing outreach to Fraternity and Sorority Life.
•Promotion of city’s Safety Enhancement Zone.
/ 16
ON-CAMPUS
ENFORCEMENT
•Increased number of officers on campus.
•No guests allowed in University Housing from
March 13-18.
•ID checks and increased staffing at all building
entrances.
•Road closures and parking restrictions in place.
•Quiet hours to be strictly enforced.
/ 17
ON-CAMPUS
EVENT
•March 15 on campus — significant investment
to draw students out of neighborhoods.
•Early -morning event with amplified sound
in Sports Complex Lower Fields.
•Ticketed event, 18+, open to public.
•5,000 attendance cap.
•Headliner to be determined.
/ 18
HARM REDUCTION
& CLEAN UP
•Harm-reduction efforts: hydration boxes,
overdose education, food and water
stations.
•Clean-up efforts on March 16 organized by
Fraternity and Sorority Life and the
Center for Service in Action.
/ 19
Multi -Prong Approach to Ending the Party
•Visible presence on campus leading up to and
throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
•Clear communications and messages to all students.
•Meetings with the Fraternity and Sorority Life
community.
PARTY PREVENTION
/ 20
TOP PRIORITIES
Priorities for the weekend:
•Health and safety.
•Minimize damage and disruptions.
•Successful university event to keep
students on campus.
/ 21
IN SUMMARY
We have zero tolerance for breaking laws and policies.
We will hold students accountable for violating laws and policies, such as possession of
alcohol and drugs, inviting out-of-town guests, etc.
Cal Poly will host a safe alternative event to keep students on campus.
The event will be held on campus on Saturday, March 15.
Safety is our top priority.
Many additional staff members will be on site. We will offer hydration and food as well as
proactive education.
/ 22
Thank you for your
partnership.
/ 23
180
Wooten, Eric
From:Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Monday, February 3, 2025 11:35 AM
To:Scott, Rick
Subject:FW: St. Patrick's Day presentation for SLO City Council
Attachments:St. Patricks Day-SLO Council-February 2025.pptx
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi! Attached here. Thanks!
Courtney
ST. PATRICK’S DAY:
CAL POLY PREPARATIONS
Presented by:
Cynthia Vizcaíno Villa, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Allison Baird-James, Senior Vice President, Administration and Finance
KEY EFFORTS
Comprehensive Response Plan
•Proactive outreach students to discourage neighborhood
partying and disruptions.
•Security on and off campus, including collaboration with the
city and police to maximize enforcement.
•Planning a special event that draws students to campus.
•Targeted communication and outreach.
/ 2
ZERO TOLERANCE
APPROACH IN CITY
•Holding students accountable for violations of law and
campus policies.
•Off-campus violations to be reported to Cal Poly’s Office of
Student Rights and Responsibilities.
•Enhanced patrols and coordination with SLOPD for
maximum enforcement —high visibility, zero tolerance.
•Ongoing outreach to Fraternity and Sorority Life.
•Promotion of city’s Safety Enhancement Zone.
/ 3
ON-CAMPUS
ENFORCEMENT
•Increased number of officers on campus.
•No guests allowed in University Housing from
March 13-18.
•ID checks and increased staffing at all building
entrances.
•Road closures and parking restrictions in place.
•Quiet hours to be strictly enforced.
/ 4
ON-CAMPUS
EVENT
•March 15 on campus —significant investment
to draw students out of neighborhoods.
•Early-morning event with amplified sound
in Sports Complex Lower Fields.
•Ticketed event, 18+, open to public.
•5,000 attendance cap.
•Headliner to be determined.
/ 5
HARM REDUCTION
& CLEAN UP
•Harm-reduction efforts: hydration boxes,
overdose education, food and water
stations.
•Clean-up efforts on March 16 organized
by Fraternity and Sorority Life and the
Center for Service in Action.
/ 6
Multi-Prong Approach to Ending the Party
•Visible presence on campus leading up to and
throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
•Clear communications and messages to all students.
•Meetings with the Fraternity and Sorority Life
community.
PARTY PREVENTION
/ 7
TOP PRIORITIES
Priorities for the weekend:
•Health and safety.
•Minimize damage and disruptions.
•Successful university event to keep
students on campus.
/ 8
IN SUMMARY
We have zero tolerance for breaking laws and policies.
We will hold students accountable for violating laws and policies, such as possession of alcohol
and drugs, inviting out-of-town guests, etc.
Cal Poly will host a safe alternative event to keep students on campus.
The event will be held on campus on Saturday, March 15.
Safety is our top priority.
Many additional staff members will be on site. We will offer hydration and food as well as
proactive education.
/ 9
Thank you for your
partnership.
/ 10
181
Wooten, Eric
From:Courtney Leigh Kienow <ckienow@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Monday, February 3, 2025 11:06 AM
To:Scott, Rick
Subject:St. Patrick's Day presentation for SLO City Council
Attachments:St. Patricks Day-SLO Council-February 2025.pdf
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Rick,
Here is our slide deck. Please let me know if you have any questions or any come up from council members so that we can
have the most informative conversation possible.
Thank you! Sincerely,
Courtney
Courtney Kienow
pronouns she/hers (why is this important?)
Director of Community Relations and Economic Development
Office of the President
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_____
office 805-756-6000
direct 805-756-6098
www.calpoly.edu
ST. PATRICK’S DAY:
CAL POLY PREPARATIONS
Presented by:
Cynthia Vizcaíno Villa, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Allison Baird -James, Senior Vice President, Administration and Finance
KEY EFFORTS
Comprehensive Response Plan
•Proactive outreach students to discourage neighborhood
partying and disruptions.
•Security on and off campus, including collaboration with the
city and police to maximize enforcement.
•Planning a special event that draws students to campus.
•Targeted communication and outreach.
/ 2
ZERO TOLERANCE
APPROACH IN CITY
•Holding students accountable for violations of law and
campus policies.
•Off-campus violations to be reported to Cal Poly’s Office of
Student Rights and Responsibilities.
•Enhanced patrols and coordination with SLOPD for
maximum enforcement — high visibility, zero tolerance.
•Ongoing outreach to Fraternity and Sorority Life.
•Promotion of city’s Safety Enhancement Zone.
/ 3
ON-CAMPUS
ENFORCEMENT
•Increased number of officers on campus.
•No guests allowed in University Housing from
March 13-18.
•ID checks and increased staffing at all building
entrances.
•Road closures and parking restrictions in place.
•Quiet hours to be strictly enforced.
/ 4
ON-CAMPUS
EVENT
•March 15 on campus — significant investment
to draw students out of neighborhoods.
•Early-morning event with amplified sound
in Sports Complex Lower Fields.
•Ticketed event, 18+, open to public.
•5,000 attendance cap.
•Headliner to be determined.
/ 5
HARM REDUCTION
& CLEAN UP
•Harm-reduction efforts: hydration boxes,
overdose education, food and water
stations.
•Clean-up efforts on March 16 organized
by Fraternity and Sorority Life and the
Center for Service in Action.
/ 6
Multi -Prong Approach to Ending the Party
•Visible presence on campus leading up to and
throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
•Clear communications and messages to all students.
•Meetings with the Fraternity and Sorority Life
community.
PARTY PREVENTION
/ 7
TOP PRIORITIES
Priorities for the weekend:
•Health and safety.
•Minimize damage and disruptions.
•Successful university event to keep
students on campus.
/ 8
IN SUMMARY
We have zero tolerance for breaking laws and policies.
We will hold students accountable for violating laws and policies, such as possession of alcohol
and drugs, inviting out -of -town guests, etc.
Cal Poly will host a safe alternative event to keep students on campus.
The event will be held on campus on Saturday, March 15.
Safety is our top priority.
Many additional staff members will be on site. We will offer hydration and food as well as
proactive education.
/ 9
Thank you for your
partnership.
/ 10
184
From:kathie walker <
Sent:Friday, January 31, 2025 8:52 PM
To:Shoresman, Michelle
Subject:Re: SLO City Council Meeting 2/4/2025, Agenda Item 3.b.
I guess what I'm trying to say, not very successfully, is that the point of the presentation was supposed to
address concerns related to Cal Poly's handling of St. Fratty's Day. Full stop. Cal Poly does not have a SEZ and
has plans only related to the weekend of St. Fratty's Day, which the City is relying on. Cal Poly's plan stops at its
boundary and does not include the neighborhoods. The Agenda Item does not convey that accurately.
Somehow, somewhere along the line, the presentation changed from the Council's directive on 11/19/2024 to
now include the City, and it is a joint presentation. However, after St. Fratty's re-emerged in 2022 and caused
damage to our properties and general welfare, Cal Poly failed to take responsibility in 2022 and 2023. It has only
since their dorms were so severely damaged in 2024 that they subsequently formed a task force, which is
focused on protecting Cal Poly's campus and doesn't involve the City's neighborhoods. The task force only
began including the City (Chief Scott) in November and is asking SLOPD to assist on Cal Poly's campus.
So on one hand, it's letting Cal Poly off the hook to make this a joint presentation with the City when they've
been pushing off their responsibility for the event until it had consequential damages to its campus. The City's
plan is distinctly separate from Cal Poly's plan. Cal Poly is taking care of its campus and the City is responsible
for taking care of the neighborhoods. Erica told me that Cal Poly isn't paying for law enforcement to protect our
neighborhoods. That's up to us, the taxpayers, to pay for those expenses.
I understand that it's convenient for the City to make a joint presentation, but I don't agree with the premise
because I have heard the message from Cal Poly all along, that Cal Poly's responsibility stops at its property
boundaries. As Michelle Crawford suggested to City leadership during an SCLC meeting, the City needs to take
care of the City. She suggested the City look at what Miami Beach did during its Spring Break "We're breaking up
with Spring Break" ad campaign in 2024. The key piece of that campaign was a curfew, but the City does not
seem to be moving in that direction. Instead, the City is paying for a lot more law enforcement to oversee the St.
Fratty's event in our neighborhood. And Cal Poly's separate plan is to protect its dorms and campus.
The bottom line: I don't see how Cal Poly's plan has anything to do with the SEZ since Cal Poly does not have a
SEZ, and the directive was for Cal Poly to present its plan. That is getting muddled with the City's plan, which is
separate from Cal Poly's plan. And the Agenda item is not transparent as it the presentation is mostly related to
Cal Poly's plan for St. Fratty's Day.
That's it. Thank you for listening.
On Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM kathie walker < wrote:
Hi Michelle,
Yes, Greek members are familiar with the safety enhancement zone, along with most Cal Poly students,
because there is extensive messaging at Cal Poly about the SEZ during the first two weeks of school,
Halloween, etc. But I don't think that most community members - your constituents - know what it means.
However, many know what St. Fratty's and St. Patrick's Day mean in SLO, and it is the reason for the SEZ,
therefore it should have been included in the title.
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My point is emphasized by the fact that the directive made by the Council on 11/19/2024 for Cal Poly to give the
presentation was specifically related to St. Fratty's Day. I re-watched that portion of the meeting twice to be
sure, and there is no doubt about what was said and it was about St. Fratty's Day. So why is that not
mentioned?
-Kathie
On Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> wrote:
Kathie,
Thank you for the clarification and I appreciate it. I’m sure staff will see your email and try to be more clear in the
future. That said, I also DO see the value in referring to the safety enhancement zone in the title of the item as the
SEZ does surround both St. Patricks and St. Fratty’s Day, so it is intended to include both. I also think that the Greek
system entities are very aware, as are affected community members, of what safety enhancement zones are.
Maybe not everyone, I agree. But, many do.
Regardless, again, your suggestion is noted.
I am guessing we will see you Tuesday night and I appreciate your ongoing support for our efforts to end this event
and our attempts to achieve assistance from Cal Poly in doing so.
Thank you,
Michelle
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2025 3:00 PM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>; Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org>; Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>;
Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>; Boswell, Mike <MBoswell@slocity.org>
Cc: Sandra Rowley < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Brett Cross
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Subject: SLO City Council Meeting 2/4/2025, Agenda Item 3.b.
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Dear Elected Representatives,
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The City Council Agenda for 2/4/2025 lists an item called "March Safety Enhancement Zone Response
Plan Presentation" and does not specifically mention St. Fratty's Day or St. Patrick's Day, which is
confusing. Most non-college-student community members probably don't understand what a safety
enhancement zone means, however, they do know what St. Fratty's Day or St. Patrick's Day in SLO
means. Many community members will read the Agenda and not understand that the "Response Plan
Presentation" has anything to do with plans for St. Fratty's Day on Saturday, March 15th, or St.
Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17th.
A presentation by Cal Poly to address St. Fratty’s Day was discussed during the City Council meeting
on November 19, 2024, with the directive that Cal Poly present its plans to the City Council and the
community in early 2025.
The Agenda Item about the ‘safety enhancement zone’ is actually that presentation, referenced
during the City Council meeting on 11/19/2024, specifically related to Cal Poly’s preparations for St.
Fratty’s Day, a.k.a. the neighborhood street party on the Saturday before winter finals when college
students set their alarms for 3:17 a.m., quickly consume high amounts of alcohol, and converge into
our neighborhood, creating a dangerous unlawful assembly with thousands of people. It is a stand-
alone event and is separate from St. Patrick's Day, which is always on March 17th and is mostly
celebrated by people over 21 years old at downtown bars.
It appears the Council’s directive has morphed a bit, and the City has joined forces with Cal Poly for
the presentation to be given on 2/4/2025. But still, the core of the issue is related to the Saturday
St. Fratty’s Day event and its disruption to our neighborhoods. I hope that won't be minimized or
confused with St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17.
During the November 19th meeting, City Council discussed concerns about Cal Poly’s role in St.
Fratty’s Day, and that the event “needs to end.” Councilmember Marx noted that some Cal Poly
students were trapped in their homes during the morning of St. Fratty’s Day 2024. I have attached
the documented account of one of those students from an email sent to the Student Community
Liaison Committee or SCLC (See attachment: “Fwd_St. Fratty's Day - Student Account.pdf”).
Unfortunately, I don’t believe the email was ever distributed to each of the SCLC representatives.
Councilmember Marx said, “I don’t know if Cal Poly has gotten the message that the City of San Luis
Obispo wants this event to stop,” referring to the Saturday St. Fratty’s Day event. She said, “I’m
afraid that we’re going to be faced with the same situation in March that we had last March” and
described how fraternities start planning St. Fratty’s Day in the winter quarter, people order clothing
or costumes, and that our city needs to give a strong message that this event has to stop and should
not be accepted as the status quo. She asked if St. Fratty’s Day could be added to the Council’s
Agenda.
The city manager responded that she would request that Cal Poly come to the City Council and
provide a presentation “to give people an idea of what they (Cal Poly) have been planning…in terms
of a discussion with the Council and in reporting out what they’re planning on doing…” Again, the city
manager was specifically referring to the St. Fratty’s Day event on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Two days later, on Thursday, 11/21/2024, Councilmember Michelle Shoresman reported to the SCLC
members that the City Council discussed the Council’s “concerns” about the Saturday St. Fratty's Day
event. She said the Council “directed staff to ask Cal Poly to come and give an update on their plans
so that all of this information can be shared with the community, too.”
I understand that the safety enhancement zone in March was expanded last year to include a few
weekends in March, including the Saturday before Cal Poly’s winter finals when St. Fratty’s Day
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occurs, and the weekend before St. Fratty’s Day, which has also become a heavy-party weekend in
our neighborhoods among Cal Poly’s fraternities in the past couple of years. But most community
members likely don’t know what a safety enhancement zone is, or that the item on the Agenda is
related to St. Fratty's or Patrick’s Day. I feel it would have been more accurate and transparent to at
least include “St. Patrick’s Day” in the wording of the Council Agenda item. Hopefully, it will be
specifically stated in any future Agendas so it is made clear to community members.
Finally, it is confusing to reference "St. Patrick's Day" when it doesn't mean St. Patrick's Day on
March 17 and actually means St. Fratty's Day on the Saturday before Cal Poly winter finals.
St. Fratty's Day was started by a Cal Poly fraternity in 2009, who coined the name St. Fratty's Day.
It evolved into a street party in 2015 when a few fraternities operating illegally on Hathway Ave
hosted events there was a mass casualty incident because of a roof collapse. The event was called
"St. Fratty's Day" in Cal Poly's after-action report.
It re-emerged in 2022 because several Cal Poly fraternities organized simultaneous parties at illegal
fraternity houses in our neighborhood and they overflowed into the Hathway Avenue and Bond
Street. The SLOPD dispatch log shows the activity and citations issued to addresses that are known
fraternity houses, illegally operating in our neighborhood. Video documentation also shows parties at
illegal fraternity houses in our neighborhood. There were several posts on social media about being
on Sigma Nu's rooftop, which was the fraternity illegally operating at 348 Hathway Ave a.k.a."the
Pink House" in 2022. (I called SLOPD about the crazy party and rooftop activity at this address twice
that morning and it was never issued a citation.) Some fraternities rented port-a-potties for their
yards and hired DJs to blast music at their illegal fraternity houses in single-family areas, including
on Albert Drive.
In 2023, many Cal Poly fraternities listed parties on St. Fratty's Day, Saturday 3/18 in their AB 524
reports, and not a single fraternity had a party listed on St. Patrick's Day on 3/17/2023 even though
it fell on a Friday in 2023. Apparently, they were not interested in celebrating St. Patrick's Day and
were saving their energy for St. Fratty's Day on Saturday.
There is negative publicity around the event, and, thus, Cal Poly fraternities want to distance
themselves from the name "St. Fratty's Day". It's a little late for that and it is disingenuous to claim
that fraternities are not involved in the event. They have been, historically, since 2009 to the
present.
In 2024, the then-president of Cal Poly's Interfraternity Council, a member of the Delta Upsilon
fraternity, rebuked the term "St. Fratty's Day" and claimed fraternities do not sanction the event.
However, four noise citations were issued to Cal Poly fraternities before 4 a.m. on St. Fratty's Day.
Also, Delta Upsilon, had a blow-out St. Fratty's Day party later that morning at their illegal fraternity
house at 281 Albert Drive. SLOPD issued an unruly gathering citation to a member of Delta Upsilon's
leadership, and a police report was filed regarding the party. Delta Upsilon was on social probation
from February 2024 to April 2024 and was not supposed to have parties during that time. There were
other parties at illegal fraternity houses that morning, as well.
It is disingenuous for Cal Poly and its fraternities to reject the term "St. Fratty's Day" because they
feel it has a negative connotation. The event was founded by a Cal Poly fraternity, and the tradition
has been carried forward by many Cal Poly fraternities, up to the present. They should take
responsibility and stop the event. Their actions should be consistent with their words.
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Everyone knows that the Saturday "St. Fratty's Day" event is not the same as St. Patrick's Day, on
March 17th. Please try to be clear around the messaging for St. Fratty's Day versus St. Patrick's Day
so there isn't confusion within our community. When the event stops, we will never have to say St.
Fratty's Day in the present tense again.
Information and documentation related to the history of St. Fratty's Day in SLO is conveniently
accessible at StFrattys.com.
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
189
From:kathie walker <
Sent:Friday, January 31, 2025 8:14 PM
To:Shoresman, Michelle
Subject:Re: SLO City Council Meeting 2/4/2025, Agenda Item 3.b.
Hi Michelle,
Yes, Greek members are familiar with the safety enhancement zone, along with most Cal Poly students,
because there is extensive messaging at Cal Poly about the SEZ during the first two weeks of school, Halloween,
etc. But I don't think that most community members - your constituents - know what it means. However, many
know what St. Fratty's and St. Patrick's Day mean in SLO, and it is the reason for the SEZ, therefore it should
have been included in the title.
My point is emphasized by the fact that the directive made by the Council on 11/19/2024 for Cal Poly to give the
presentation was specifically related to St. Fratty's Day. I re-watched that portion of the meeting twice to be
sure, and there is no doubt about what was said and it was about St. Fratty's Day. So why is that not
mentioned?
-Kathie
On Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> wrote:
Kathie,
Thank you for the clarification and I appreciate it. I’m sure staff will see your email and try to be more clear in the
future. That said, I also DO see the value in referring to the safety enhancement zone in the title of the item as the
SEZ does surround both St. Patricks and St. Fratty’s Day, so it is intended to include both. I also think that the Greek
system entities are very aware, as are affected community members, of what safety enhancement zones are. Maybe
not everyone, I agree. But, many do.
Regardless, again, your suggestion is noted.
I am guessing we will see you Tuesday night and I appreciate your ongoing support for our efforts to end this event
and our attempts to achieve assistance from Cal Poly in doing so.
Thank you,
Michelle
190
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2025 3:00 PM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>; Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org>; Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>;
Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>; Boswell, Mike <MBoswell@slocity.org>
Cc: Sandra Rowley < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Brett Cross < ;
Stewjenkins Info <
Subject: SLO City Council Meeting 2/4/2025, Agenda Item 3.b.
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Dear Elected Representatives,
The City Council Agenda for 2/4/2025 lists an item called "March Safety Enhancement Zone Response
Plan Presentation" and does not specifically mention St. Fratty's Day or St. Patrick's Day, which is
confusing. Most non-college-student community members probably don't understand what a safety
enhancement zone means, however, they do know what St. Fratty's Day or St. Patrick's Day in SLO
means. Many community members will read the Agenda and not understand that the "Response Plan
Presentation" has anything to do with plans for St. Fratty's Day on Saturday, March 15th, or St.
Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17th.
A presentation by Cal Poly to address St. Fratty’s Day was discussed during the City Council meeting
on November 19, 2024, with the directive that Cal Poly present its plans to the City Council and the
community in early 2025.
The Agenda Item about the ‘safety enhancement zone’ is actually that presentation, referenced during
the City Council meeting on 11/19/2024, specifically related to Cal Poly’s preparations for St. Fratty’s
Day, a.k.a. the neighborhood street party on the Saturday before winter finals when college students
set their alarms for 3:17 a.m., quickly consume high amounts of alcohol, and converge into our
neighborhood, creating a dangerous unlawful assembly with thousands of people. It is a stand-alone
event and is separate from St. Patrick's Day, which is always on March 17th and is mostly celebrated
by people over 21 years old at downtown bars.
It appears the Council’s directive has morphed a bit, and the City has joined forces with Cal Poly for
the presentation to be given on 2/4/2025. But still, the core of the issue is related to the Saturday St.
Fratty’s Day event and its disruption to our neighborhoods. I hope that won't be minimized or
confused with St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17.
During the November 19th meeting, City Council discussed concerns about Cal Poly’s role in St.
Fratty’s Day, and that the event “needs to end.” Councilmember Marx noted that some Cal Poly
students were trapped in their homes during the morning of St. Fratty’s Day 2024. I have attached
the documented account of one of those students from an email sent to the Student Community
Liaison Committee or SCLC (See attachment: “Fwd_St. Fratty's Day - Student Account.pdf”).
Unfortunately, I don’t believe the email was ever distributed to each of the SCLC representatives.
Councilmember Marx said, “I don’t know if Cal Poly has gotten the message that the City of San Luis
Obispo wants this event to stop,” referring to the Saturday St. Fratty’s Day event. She said, “I’m
afraid that we’re going to be faced with the same situation in March that we had last March” and
described how fraternities start planning St. Fratty’s Day in the winter quarter, people order clothing
or costumes, and that our city needs to give a strong message that this event has to stop and should
191
not be accepted as the status quo. She asked if St. Fratty’s Day could be added to the Council’s
Agenda.
The city manager responded that she would request that Cal Poly come to the City Council and
provide a presentation “to give people an idea of what they (Cal Poly) have been planning…in terms of
a discussion with the Council and in reporting out what they’re planning on doing…” Again, the city
manager was specifically referring to the St. Fratty’s Day event on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Two days later, on Thursday, 11/21/2024, Councilmember Michelle Shoresman reported to the SCLC
members that the City Council discussed the Council’s “concerns” about the Saturday St. Fratty's Day
event. She said the Council “directed staff to ask Cal Poly to come and give an update on their plans
so that all of this information can be shared with the community, too.”
I understand that the safety enhancement zone in March was expanded last year to include a few
weekends in March, including the Saturday before Cal Poly’s winter finals when St. Fratty’s Day
occurs, and the weekend before St. Fratty’s Day, which has also become a heavy-party weekend in
our neighborhoods among Cal Poly’s fraternities in the past couple of years. But most community
members likely don’t know what a safety enhancement zone is, or that the item on the Agenda is
related to St. Fratty's or Patrick’s Day. I feel it would have been more accurate and transparent to at
least include “St. Patrick’s Day” in the wording of the Council Agenda item. Hopefully, it will be
specifically stated in any future Agendas so it is made clear to community members.
Finally, it is confusing to reference "St. Patrick's Day" when it doesn't mean St. Patrick's Day on March
17 and actually means St. Fratty's Day on the Saturday before Cal Poly winter finals.
St. Fratty's Day was started by a Cal Poly fraternity in 2009, who coined the name St. Fratty's Day.
It evolved into a street party in 2015 when a few fraternities operating illegally on Hathway Ave
hosted events there was a mass casualty incident because of a roof collapse. The event was called
"St. Fratty's Day" in Cal Poly's after-action report.
It re-emerged in 2022 because several Cal Poly fraternities organized simultaneous parties at illegal
fraternity houses in our neighborhood and they overflowed into the Hathway Avenue and Bond Street.
The SLOPD dispatch log shows the activity and citations issued to addresses that are known fraternity
houses, illegally operating in our neighborhood. Video documentation also shows parties at illegal
fraternity houses in our neighborhood. There were several posts on social media about being on
Sigma Nu's rooftop, which was the fraternity illegally operating at 348 Hathway Ave a.k.a."the Pink
House" in 2022. (I called SLOPD about the crazy party and rooftop activity at this address twice that
morning and it was never issued a citation.) Some fraternities rented port-a-potties for their yards
and hired DJs to blast music at their illegal fraternity houses in single-family areas, including on Albert
Drive.
In 2023, many Cal Poly fraternities listed parties on St. Fratty's Day, Saturday 3/18 in their AB 524
reports, and not a single fraternity had a party listed on St. Patrick's Day on 3/17/2023 even though it
fell on a Friday in 2023. Apparently, they were not interested in celebrating St. Patrick's Day and were
saving their energy for St. Fratty's Day on Saturday.
There is negative publicity around the event, and, thus, Cal Poly fraternities want to distance
themselves from the name "St. Fratty's Day". It's a little late for that and it is disingenuous to claim
that fraternities are not involved in the event. They have been, historically, since 2009 to the present.
192
In 2024, the then-president of Cal Poly's Interfraternity Council, a member of the Delta Upsilon
fraternity, rebuked the term "St. Fratty's Day" and claimed fraternities do not sanction the event.
However, four noise citations were issued to Cal Poly fraternities before 4 a.m. on St. Fratty's Day.
Also, Delta Upsilon, had a blow-out St. Fratty's Day party later that morning at their illegal fraternity
house at 281 Albert Drive. SLOPD issued an unruly gathering citation to a member of Delta Upsilon's
leadership, and a police report was filed regarding the party. Delta Upsilon was on social probation
from February 2024 to April 2024 and was not supposed to have parties during that time. There were
other parties at illegal fraternity houses that morning, as well.
It is disingenuous for Cal Poly and its fraternities to reject the term "St. Fratty's Day" because they
feel it has a negative connotation. The event was founded by a Cal Poly fraternity, and the tradition
has been carried forward by many Cal Poly fraternities, up to the present. They should take
responsibility and stop the event. Their actions should be consistent with their words.
Everyone knows that the Saturday "St. Fratty's Day" event is not the same as St. Patrick's Day, on
March 17th. Please try to be clear around the messaging for St. Fratty's Day versus St. Patrick's Day
so there isn't confusion within our community. When the event stops, we will never have to say St.
Fratty's Day in the present tense again.
Information and documentation related to the history of St. Fratty's Day in SLO is conveniently
accessible at StFrattys.com.
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
193
From:Shoresman, Michelle
Sent:Friday, January 31, 2025 8:02 PM
To:kathie walker
Subject:RE: SLO City Council Meeting 2/4/2025, Agenda Item 3.b.
Kathie,
Thank you for the clarification and I appreciate it. I’m sure staff will see your email and try to be more clear in the
future. That said, I also DO see the value in referring to the safety enhancement zone in the title of the item as the
SEZ does surround both St. Patricks and St. Fratty’s Day, so it is intended to include both. I also think that the Greek
system entities are very aware, as are affected community members, of what safety enhancement zones are. Maybe
not everyone, I agree. But, many do.
Regardless, again, your suggestion is noted.
I am guessing we will see you Tuesday night and I appreciate your ongoing support for our efforts to end this event
and our attempts to achieve assistance from Cal Poly in doing so.
Thank you,
Michelle
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2025 3:00 PM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>; Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org>; Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>;
Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>; Boswell, Mike <MBoswell@slocity.org>
Cc: Sandra Rowley < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Brett Cross < ;
Stewjenkins Info <
Subject: SLO City Council Meeting 2/4/2025, Agenda Item 3.b.
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Dear Elected Representatives,
The City Council Agenda for 2/4/2025 lists an item called "March Safety Enhancement Zone Response
Plan Presentation" and does not specifically mention St. Fratty's Day or St. Patrick's Day, which is
confusing. Most non-college-student community members probably don't understand what a safety
enhancement zone means, however, they do know what St. Fratty's Day or St. Patrick's Day in SLO
means. Many community members will read the Agenda and not understand that the "Response Plan
Presentation" has anything to do with plans for St. Fratty's Day on Saturday, March 15th, or St.
Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17th.
A presentation by Cal Poly to address St. Fratty’s Day was discussed during the City Council meeting
on November 19, 2024, with the directive that Cal Poly present its plans to the City Council and the
community in early 2025.
The Agenda Item about the ‘safety enhancement zone’ is actually that presentation, referenced during
the City Council meeting on 11/19/2024, specifically related to Cal Poly’s preparations for St. Fratty’s
Day, a.k.a. the neighborhood street party on the Saturday before winter finals when college students
set their alarms for 3:17 a.m., quickly consume high amounts of alcohol, and converge into our
neighborhood, creating a dangerous unlawful assembly with thousands of people. It is a stand-alone
194
event and is separate from St. Patrick's Day, which is always on March 17th and is mostly celebrated
by people over 21 years old at downtown bars.
It appears the Council’s directive has morphed a bit, and the City has joined forces with Cal Poly for
the presentation to be given on 2/4/2025. But still, the core of the issue is related to the Saturday St.
Fratty’s Day event and its disruption to our ne ighborhoods. I hope that won't be minimized or confused
with St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17.
During the November 19th meeting, City Council discussed concerns about Cal Poly’s role in St. Fratty’s
Day, and that the event “needs to end.” Councilmember Marx noted that some Cal Poly students were
trapped in their homes during the morning of St. Fratty’s Day 2024. I have attached the documented
account of one of those students from an email sent to the Student Community Liaison Committee or
SCLC (See attachment: “Fwd_St. Fratty's Day - Student Account.pdf”). Unfortunately, I don’t believe
the email was ever distributed to each of the SCLC representatives.
Councilmember Marx said, “I don’t know if Cal Poly has gotten the message that the City of San Luis
Obispo wants this event to stop,” referring to the Saturday St. Fratty’s Day event. She said, “I’m afraid
that we’re going to be faced with the same situation in March that we had last March” and described
how fraternities start planning St. Fratty’s Day in the winter quarter, people order clothing or
costumes, and that our city needs to give a strong message that this event has to stop and should not
be accepted as the status quo. She asked if St. Fratty’s Day could be added to the Council’s Agenda.
The city manager responded that she would request that Cal Poly come to the City Council and provide
a presentation “to give people an idea of what they (Cal Poly) have been planning…in terms of a
discussion with the Council and in reporting out what they’re planning on doing…” Again, the city
manager was specifically referring to the St. Fratty’s Day event on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Two days later, on Thursday, 11/21/2024, Councilmember Michelle Shoresman reported to the SCLC
members that the City Council discussed the Council’s “concerns” about the Saturday St. Fratty's Day
event. She said the Council “directed staff to ask Cal Poly to come and give an update on their plans so
that all of this information can be shared with the community, too.”
I understand that the safety enhancement zone in March was expanded last year to include a few
weekends in March, including the Saturday before Cal Poly’s winter finals when St. Fratty’s Day occurs,
and the weekend before St. Fratty’s Day, which has also become a heavy-party weekend in our
neighborhoods among Cal Poly’s fraternities in the past couple of years. But most community members
likely don’t know what a safety enhancement zone is, or that the item on the Agenda is related to St.
Fratty's or Patrick’s Day. I feel it would have been more accurate and transparent to at least include
“St. Patrick’s Day” in the wording of the Council Agenda item. Hopefully, it will be specifically stated in
any future Agendas so it is made clear to community members.
Finally, it is confusing to reference "St. Patrick's Day" when it doesn't mean St. Patrick's Day on March
17 and actually means St. Fratty's Day on the Saturday before Cal Poly winter finals.
St. Fratty's Day was started by a Cal Poly fraternity in 2009, who coined the name St. Fratty's Day.
It evolved into a street party in 2015 when a few fraternities operating illegally on Hathway Ave hosted
events there was a mass casualty incident because of a roof collapse. The event was called "St.
Fratty's Day" in Cal Poly's after-action report.
It re-emerged in 2022 because several Cal Poly fraternities organized simultaneous parties at illegal
fraternity houses in our neighborhood and they overflowed into the Hathway Avenue and Bond Street.
The SLOPD dispatch log shows the activity and citations issued to addresses that are known fraternity
houses, illegally operating in our neighborhood. Video documentation also shows parties at illegal
fraternity houses in our neighborhood. There were several posts on social media about being on Sigma
Nu's rooftop, which was the fraternity illegally operating at 348 Hathway Ave a.k.a."the Pink House" in
2022. (I called SLOPD about the crazy party and rooftop activity at this address twice that morning and
195
it was never issued a citation.) Some fraternities rented port-a-potties for their yards and hired DJs to
blast music at their illegal fraternity houses in single-family areas, including on Albert Drive.
In 2023, many Cal Poly fraternities listed parties on St. Fratty's Day, Saturday 3/18 in their AB 524
reports, and not a single fraternity had a party listed on St. Patrick's Day on 3/17/2023 even though it
fell on a Friday in 2023. Apparently, they were not interested in celebrating St. Patrick's Day and were
saving their energy for St. Fratty's Day on Saturday.
There is negative publicity around the event, and, thus, Cal Poly fraternities want to distance
themselves from the name "St. Fratty's Day". It's a little late for that and it is disingenuous to claim
that fraternities are not involved in the event. They have been, historically, since 2009 to the present.
In 2024, the then-president of Cal Poly's Interfraternity Council, a member of the Delta Upsilon
fraternity, rebuked the term "St. Fratty's Day" and claimed fraternities do not sanction the event.
However, four noise citations were issued to Cal Poly fraternities before 4 a.m. on St. Fratty's Day.
Also, Delta Upsilon, had a blow-out St. Fratty's Day party later that morning at their illegal fraternity
house at 281 Albert Drive. SLOPD issued an unruly gathering citation to a member of Delta Upsilon's
leadership, and a police report was filed regarding the party. Delta Upsilon was on social probation
from February 2024 to April 2024 and was not supposed to have parties during that time. There were
other parties at illegal fraternity houses that morning, as well.
It is disingenuous for Cal Poly and its fraternities to reject the term "St. Fratty's Day" because they feel
it has a negative connotation. The event was founded by a Cal Poly fraternity, and the tradition has
been carried forward by many Cal Poly fraternities, up to the present. They should take responsibility
and stop the event. Their actions should be consistent with their words.
Everyone knows that the Saturday "St. Fratty's Day" event is not the same as St. Patrick's Day, on
March 17th. Please try to be clear around the messaging for St. Fratty's Day versus St. Patrick's Day so
there isn't confusion within our community. When the event stops, we will never have to say St.
Fratty's Day in the present tense again.
Information and documentation related to the history of St. Fratty's Day in SLO is conveniently
accessible at StFrattys.com.
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
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From:Wooten, Eric
Sent:Friday, January 31, 2025 5:16 PM
To:Dittenber, Sadie
Cc:Dietrick, Christine; CityClerk
Subject:PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities Production
Sadie:
As we discussed on January 8, 2025, we have continued processing your California Public Records Act (“CPRA”)
request. Thank you for your patience as we work on compiling all the responsive records.
Potentially responsive records in this batch have been reviewed by Eric Wooten, Paralegal, and Sadie Symens,
Deputy City Attorney. Internal photographs of fraternities taken during routine inspections were not produced, since
they are exempt from public disclosure under Evidence Code § 1040, as the information was acquired in confidence
by public employees in the course of their duties, and further exempt under Government Code Section 7922.000, as
the public interest in nondisclosure clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure. Additionally, information
identifying complainants of code enforcement violations has been redacted pursuant to City of San Jose v. Superior
Court (1999) 74 Cal.App.4th 1008 and Government Code § 7922.000, as the public interest in nondisclosure clearly
outweighs the public interest in disclosure.
Uploaded is our third batch of documents, which are records from code enforcement that correspond to city addresses
that:
1) City staff determined meet the definition of “fraternity” under the municipal code;
2) Were alleged to be fraternities by the complainant; or
3) City staff determined met one of the two prongs of the definition of “fraternity” under the municipal
code. In these instances, a notification of a potential violation of Municipal Code 17.10.020 was provided to the
property owners.
Please let us know if you would like to speak to someone in our Community Development Department, which includes
code enforcement, to answer any questions that may arise after your review these files. Uploaded records can be
found here: Responsive Records
I am copying City Attorney Christine Dietrick and the Clerk’s Office on this email, so they are aware of the status of
your request. Our goal is to provide another batch of documents by February 28, 2025.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
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From:Wilbanks, Megan
Sent:Friday, January 31, 2025 3:57 PM
To:kathie walker
Cc:CityClerk
Subject:RE: SLO City Council Meeting 2/4/2025, Agenda Item 3.b.
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for your input, it has been sent to the City Council members. It is now placed in the public archive
for the upcoming meeting on February 4, 2025.
Megan Wilbanks
Deputy City Clerk
City Administration
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To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>; Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org>; Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org>;
Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>; Boswell, Mike <MBoswell@slocity.org>
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Subject: SLO City Council Meeting 2/4/2025, Agenda Item 3.b.
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Dear Elected Representatives,
The City Council Agenda for 2/4/2025 lists an item called "March Safety Enhancement Zone Response
Plan Presentation" and does not specifically mention St. Fratty's Day or St. Patrick's Day, which is
confusing. Most non-college-student community members probably don't understand what a safety
enhancement zone means, however, they do know what St. Fratty's Day or St. Patrick's Day in SLO
means. Many community members will read the Agenda and not understand that the "Response Plan
Presentation" has anything to do with plans for St. Fratty's Day on Saturday, March 15th, or St.
Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17th.
A presentation by Cal Poly to address St. Fratty’s Day was discussed during the City Council meeting
on November 19, 2024, with the directive that Cal Poly present its plans to the City Council and the
community in early 2025.
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The Agenda Item about the ‘safety enhancement zone’ is actually that presentation, referenced during
the City Council meeting on 11/19/2024, specifically related to Cal Poly’s preparations for St. Fratty’s
Day, a.k.a. the neighborhood street party on the Saturday before winter finals when college students
set their alarms for 3:17 a.m., quickly consume high amounts of alcohol, and converge into our
neighborhood, creating a dangerous unlawful assembly with thousands of people. It is a stand-alone
event and is separate from St. Patrick's Day, which is always on March 17th and is mostly celebrated
by people over 21 years old at downtown bars.
It appears the Council’s directive has morphed a bit, and the City has joined forces with Cal Poly for
the presentation to be given on 2/4/2025. But still, the core of the issue is related to the Saturday St.
Fratty’s Day event and its disruption to our ne ighborhoods. I hope that won't be minimized or confused
with St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17.
During the November 19th meeting, City Council discussed concerns about Cal Poly’s role in St. Fratty’s
Day, and that the event “needs to end.” Councilmember Marx noted that some Cal Poly students were
trapped in their homes during the morning of St. Fratty’s Day 2024. I have attached the documented
account of one of those students from an email sent to the Student Community Liaison Committee or
SCLC (See attachment: “Fwd_St. Fratty's Day - Student Account.pdf”). Unfortunately, I don’t believe
the email was ever distributed to each of the SCLC representatives.
Councilmember Marx said, “I don’t know if Cal Poly has gotten the message that the City of San Luis
Obispo wants this event to stop,” referring to the Saturday St. Fratty’s Day event. She said, “I’m afraid
that we’re going to be faced with the same situation in March that we had last March” and described
how fraternities start planning St. Fratty’s Day in the winter quarter, people order clothing or
costumes, and that our city needs to give a strong message that this event has to stop and should not
be accepted as the status quo. She asked if St. Fratty’s Day could be added to the Council’s Agenda.
The city manager responded that she would request that Cal Poly come to the City Council and provide
a presentation “to give people an idea of what they (Cal Poly) have been planning…in terms of a
discussion with the Council and in reporting out what they’re planning on doing…” Again, the city
manager was specifically referring to the St. Fratty’s Day event on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Two days later, on Thursday, 11/21/2024, Councilmember Michelle Shoresman reported to the SCLC
members that the City Council discussed the Council’s “concerns” about the Saturday St. Fratty's Day
event. She said the Council “directed staff to ask Cal Poly to come and give an update on their plans so
that all of this information can be shared with the community, too.”
I understand that the safety enhancement zone in March was expanded last year to include a few
weekends in March, including the Saturday before Cal Poly’s winter finals when St. Fratty’s Day occurs,
and the weekend before St. Fratty’s Day, which has also become a heavy-party weekend in our
neighborhoods among Cal Poly’s fraternities in the past couple of years. But most community members
likely don’t know what a safety enhancement zone is, or that the item on the Agenda is related to St.
Fratty's or Patrick’s Day. I feel it would have been more accurate and transparent to at least include
“St. Patrick’s Day” in the wording of the Council Agenda item. Hopefully, it will be specifically stated in
any future Agendas so it is made clear to community members.
Finally, it is confusing to reference "St. Patrick's Day" when it doesn't mean St. Patrick's Day on March
17 and actually means St. Fratty's Day on the Saturday before Cal Poly winter finals.
St. Fratty's Day was started by a Cal Poly fraternity in 2009, who coined the name St. Fratty's Day.
It evolved into a street party in 2015 when a few fraternities operating illegally on Hathway Ave hosted
events there was a mass casualty incident because of a roof collapse. The event was called "St.
Fratty's Day" in Cal Poly's after-action report.
It re-emerged in 2022 because several Cal Poly fraternities organized simultaneous parties at illegal
fraternity houses in our neighborhood and they overflowed into the Hathway Avenue and Bond Street.
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The SLOPD dispatch log shows the activity and citations issued to addresses that are known fraternity
houses, illegally operating in our neighborhood. Video documentation also shows parties at illegal
fraternity houses in our neighborhood. There were several posts on social media about being on Sigma
Nu's rooftop, which was the fraternity illegally operating at 348 Hathway Ave a.k.a."the Pink House" in
2022. (I called SLOPD about the crazy party and rooftop activity at this address twice that morning and
it was never issued a citation.) Some fraternities rented port-a-potties for their yards and hired DJs to
blast music at their illegal fraternity houses in single-family areas, including on Albert Drive.
In 2023, many Cal Poly fraternities listed parties on St. Fratty's Day, Saturday 3/18 in their AB 524
reports, and not a single fraternity had a party listed on St. Patrick's Day on 3/17/2023 even though it
fell on a Friday in 2023. Apparently, they were not interested in celebrating St. Patrick's Day and were
saving their energy for St. Fratty's Day on Saturday.
There is negative publicity around the event, and, thus, Cal Poly fraternities want to distance
themselves from the name "St. Fratty's Day". It's a little late for that and it is disingenuous to claim
that fraternities are not involved in the event. They have been, historically, since 2009 to the present.
In 2024, the then-president of Cal Poly's Interfraternity Council, a member of the Delta Upsilon
fraternity, rebuked the term "St. Fratty's Day" and claimed fraternities do not sanction the event.
However, four noise citations were issued to Cal Poly fraternities before 4 a.m. on St. Fratty's Day.
Also, Delta Upsilon, had a blow-out St. Fratty's Day party later that morning at their illegal fraternity
house at 281 Albert Drive. SLOPD issued an unruly gathering citation to a member of Delta Upsilon's
leadership, and a police report was filed regarding the party. Delta Upsilon was on social probation
from February 2024 to April 2024 and was not supposed to have parties during that time. There were
other parties at illegal fraternity houses that morning, as well.
It is disingenuous for Cal Poly and its fraternities to reject the term "St. Fratty's Day" because they feel
it has a negative connotation. The event was founded by a Cal Poly fraternity, and the tradition has
been carried forward by many Cal Poly fraternities, up to the present. They should take responsibility
and stop the event. Their actions should be consistent with their words.
Everyone knows that the Saturday "St. Fratty's Day" event is not the same as St. Patrick's Day, on
March 17th. Please try to be clear around the messaging for St. Fratty's Day versus St. Patrick's Day so
there isn't confusion within our community. When the event stops, we will never have to say St.
Fratty's Day in the present tense again.
Information and documentation related to the history of St. Fratty's Day in SLO is conveniently
accessible at StFrattys.com.
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
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From:kathie walker <
Sent:Friday, January 31, 2025 3:00 PM
To:E-mail Council Website; Marx, Jan; Francis, Emily; Stewart, Erica A; Boswell, Mike
Cc:Sandra Rowley; Carolyn Smith; Brett Cross; Stewjenkins Info
Subject:SLO City Council Meeting 2/4/2025, Agenda Item 3.b.
Attachments:Fwd_ St. Fratty's Day - Student Account.pdf
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Dear Elected Representatives,
The City Council Agenda for 2/4/2025 lists an item called "March Safety Enhancement Zone Response
Plan Presentation" and does not specifically mention St. Fratty's Day or St. Patrick's Day, which is
confusing. Most non-college-student community members probably don't understand what a safety
enhancement zone means, however, they do know what St. Fratty's Day or St. Patrick's Day in SLO
means. Many community members will read the Agenda and not understand that the "Response Plan
Presentation" has anything to do with plans for St. Fratty's Day on Saturday, March 15th, or St.
Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17th.
A presentation by Cal Poly to address St. Fratty’s Day was discussed during the City Council meeting
on November 19, 2024, with the directive that Cal Poly present its plans to the City Council and the
community in early 2025.
The Agenda Item about the ‘safety enhancement zone’ is actually that presentation, referenced during
the City Council meeting on 11/19/2024, specifically related to Cal Poly’s preparations for St. Fratty’s
Day, a.k.a. the neighborhood street party on the Saturday before winter finals when college students
set their alarms for 3:17 a.m., quickly consume high amounts of alcohol, and converge into our
neighborhood, creating a dangerous unlawful assembly with thousands of people. It is a stand-alone
event and is separate from St. Patrick's Day, which is always on March 17th and is mostly celebrated
by people over 21 years old at downtown bars.
It appears the Council’s directive has morphed a bit, and the City has joined forces with Cal Poly for
the presentation to be given on 2/4/2025. But still, the core of the issue is related to the Saturday St.
Fratty’s Day event and its disruption to our ne ighborhoods. I hope that won't be minimized or confused
with St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17.
During the November 19th meeting, City Council discussed concerns about Cal Poly’s role in St. Fratty’s
Day, and that the event “needs to end.” Councilmember Marx noted that some Cal Poly students were
trapped in their homes during the morning of St. Fratty’s Day 2024. I have attached the documented
account of one of those students from an email sent to the Student Community Liaison Committee or
SCLC (See attachment: “Fwd_St. Fratty's Day - Student Account.pdf”). Unfortunately, I don’t believe
the email was ever distributed to each of the SCLC representatives.
Councilmember Marx said, “I don’t know if Cal Poly has gotten the message that the City of San Luis
Obispo wants this event to stop,” referring to the Saturday St. Fratty’s Day event. She said, “I’m afraid
that we’re going to be faced with the same situation in March that we had last March” and described
how fraternities start planning St. Fratty’s Day in the winter quarter, people order clothing or
costumes, and that our city needs to give a strong message that this event has to stop and should not
be accepted as the status quo. She asked if St. Fratty’s Day could be added to the Council’s Agenda.
205
The city manager responded that she would request that Cal Poly come to the City Council and provide
a presentation “to give people an idea of what they (Cal Poly) have been planning…in terms of a
discussion with the Council and in reporting out what they’re planning on doing…” Again, the city
manager was specifically referring to the St. Fratty’s Day event on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Two days later, on Thursday, 11/21/2024, Councilmember Michelle Shoresman reported to the SCLC
members that the City Council discussed the Council’s “concerns” about the Saturday St. Fratty's Day
event. She said the Council “directed staff to ask Cal Poly to come and give an update on their plans so
that all of this information can be shared with the community, too.”
I understand that the safety enhancement zone in March was expanded last year to include a few
weekends in March, including the Saturday before Cal Poly’s winter finals when St. Fratty’s Day occurs,
and the weekend before St. Fratty’s Day, which has also become a heavy-party weekend in our
neighborhoods among Cal Poly’s fraternities in the past couple of years. But most community members
likely don’t know what a safety enhancement zone is, or that the item on the Agenda is related to St.
Fratty's or Patrick’s Day. I feel it would have been more accurate and transparent to at least include
“St. Patrick’s Day” in the wording of the Council Agenda item. Hopefully, it will be specifically stated in
any future Agendas so it is made clear to community members.
Finally, it is confusing to reference "St. Patrick's Day" when it doesn't mean St. Patrick's Day on March
17 and actually means St. Fratty's Day on the Saturday before Cal Poly winter finals.
St. Fratty's Day was started by a Cal Poly fraternity in 2009, who coined the name St. Fratty's Day.
It evolved into a street party in 2015 when a few fraternities operating illegally on Hathway Ave hosted
events there was a mass casualty incident because of a roof collapse. The event was called "St.
Fratty's Day" in Cal Poly's after-action report.
It re-emerged in 2022 because several Cal Poly fraternities organized simultaneous parties at illegal
fraternity houses in our neighborhood and they overflowed into the Hathway Avenue and Bond Street.
The SLOPD dispatch log shows the activity and citations issued to addresses that are known fraternity
houses, illegally operating in our neighborhood. Video documentation also shows parties at illegal
fraternity houses in our neighborhood. There were several posts on social media about being on Sigma
Nu's rooftop, which was the fraternity illegally operating at 348 Hathway Ave a.k.a."the Pink House" in
2022. (I called SLOPD about the crazy party and rooftop activity at this address twice that morning and
it was never issued a citation.) Some fraternities rented port-a-potties for their yards and hired DJs to
blast music at their illegal fraternity houses in single-family areas, including on Albert Drive.
In 2023, many Cal Poly fraternities listed parties on St. Fratty's Day, Saturday 3/18 in their AB 524
reports, and not a single fraternity had a party listed on St. Patrick's Day on 3/17/2023 even though it
fell on a Friday in 2023. Apparently, they were not interested in celebrating St. Patrick's Day and were
saving their energy for St. Fratty's Day on Saturday.
There is negative publicity around the event, and, thus, Cal Poly fraternities want to distance
themselves from the name "St. Fratty's Day". It's a little late for that and it is disingenuous to claim
that fraternities are not involved in the event. They have been, historically, since 2009 to the present.
In 2024, the then-president of Cal Poly's Interfraternity Council, a member of the Delta Upsilon
fraternity, rebuked the term "St. Fratty's Day" and claimed fraternities do not sanction the event.
However, four noise citations were issued to Cal Poly fraternities before 4 a.m. on St. Fratty's Day.
Also, Delta Upsilon, had a blow-out St. Fratty's Day party later that morning at their illegal fraternity
house at 281 Albert Drive. SLOPD issued an unruly gathering citation to a member of Delta Upsilon's
leadership, and a police report was filed regarding the party. Delta Upsilon was on social probation
from February 2024 to April 2024 and was not supposed to have parties during that time. There were
other parties at illegal fraternity houses that morning, as well.
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It is disingenuous for Cal Poly and its fraternities to reject the term "St. Fratty's Day" because they feel
it has a negative connotation. The event was founded by a Cal Poly fraternity, and the tradition has
been carried forward by many Cal Poly fraternities, up to the present. They should take responsibility
and stop the event. Their actions should be consistent with their words.
Everyone knows that the Saturday "St. Fratty's Day" event is not the same as St. Patrick's Day, on
March 17th. Please try to be clear around the messaging for St. Fratty's Day versus St. Patrick's Day so
there isn't confusion within our community. When the event stops, we will never have to say St.
Fratty's Day in the present tense again.
Information and documentation related to the history of St. Fratty's Day in SLO is conveniently
accessible at StFrattys.com.
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
Fwd: St. Fratty's Day - Student Account
From: (email redacted)
Date: November 22, 2024 at 2:59:24 PM PST
To: twatson@calpoly.edu
Subject: St. Fratty's Day - Student Account
Hi Tracy!
My name is (name redacted), and I am a previous tenant of I have been asked to detail
to you my concerns regarding “St. Fratty’s Day” celebrations, namely the unsanctioned block party that
typically occurs on Hathway Ave. I have attached a detailed timeline of the St. Fratty’s events from this past
year, that I wrote and shared with my landlord (name redacted) in April.
'As tenants and Cal Poly students, my housemates and I were aware that the block party would occur near our
house. We were concerned about possible damage to the house/yard, and facing fines from SLOPD due to
our proximity to the block party, and we communicated this with our landlord well in advance. She had
temporary orange fencing installed that circled the yard, and we locked all the doors and windows in
preparation. What we did not expect was that partygoers tore down the orange fencing, and began climbing on
top of our roof. My roommates and I were inside the house when we heard stomping on the roof, and when I
attempted to get people down, I was met with aggression by some men who had used our outdoor furniture
and gutters to climb up. We brought the furniture inside, barricaded the door, and had already called the police
for help.
As the crowd on the roof grew, we became increasingly scared of it collapsing. Our gutters were torn down,
our wooden fence was ripped apart, and people attempted to kick down one of the side doors to enter our
house. It’s hard to convey the amount of panic we felt inside the house, as we were effectively trapped under a
roof that had over 100 people on it and could collapse on us at any moment. We repeatedly called the police
for help, and were ignored or hung up on. Eventually, police came into the yard and I went outside to get their
assistance clearing the roof. Instead, they accused me of throwing the “entire party” and knowing everyone on
the roof (I clarified that they were all strangers, and no party had been held. The police confirmed that they
saw no one inside). When I asked for their help getting people off the roof, as I was afraid of it collapsing, they
said that I would have to handle it myself, and instead issued me a ticket. In the end, I had to physically pull
people down as they tried to scale the sides of the house, and eventually brought a ladder to get everyone off
the roof.
The police watched me struggling to clear the roof for over 30 minutes, and still refused to take action. I am a
young woman who was ill-equipped to stand alone against the drunk and aggressive mob-mentality that
prevailed, and I was extremely scared and disheartened by the lack of support we received. If we had received
assistance the first time (or two) that we called the police, they would have been able to clear the small crowd
of people in our yard and on our roof, before it became a serious and dangerous situation. I understand that
large crowds are difficult to control, but my housemates and I were put in danger due to the police’s lack of
action, and I urge you to implement safer strategies moving forward.'
If any further action is taken or information provided by me is used, please refrain from sharing my name.
Thank you for your time!
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=c193ab931d&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1816469536304155060&simpl=msg-f:1816469536304155060 2/2
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From:Wooten, Eric
Sent:Friday, January 31, 2025 1:46 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Mezzapesa, John
Cc:Symens, Sadie
Subject:Heads-Up: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities Production Pending
John and Timmi:
I wanted to let you both know that our next production to the Tribune reporter will be this afternoon.
We are producing all the files you provided to us in response to this PRR, with the following exceptions:
1) Sorority information was removed as nonresponsive
2) Internal photographs of fraternities taken during routine inspections were not produced, since they are exempt
from public disclosure under Evidence Code § 1040, as the information was acquired in confidence by public
employees in the course of their duties, and further exempt under Government Code Section 7922.000, as the
public interest in nondisclosure clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure.
3) Information identifying complainants of code enforcement violations has been redacted pursuant to City of San
Jose v. Superior Court (1999) 74 Cal.App.4th 1008 and Government Code § 7922.000, as the public interest in
nondisclosure clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure.
4) The PowerPoint presentation to Cal Poly Greek life and the “red binder” provided by have not
been reviewed yet. These will not be produced in this batch.
5) The WAV, MP4 and Excel files have not yet been reviewed yet and will not be produced in this batch.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if the reporter contacts you.
Thank you so much!
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E ewooten@slocity.org
T 805.781.7139
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From:Jan Marx <
Sent:Thursday, January 30, 2025 9:49 AM
To:McDonald, Whitney; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:Cal Poly/Cuesta/City Civility Agreement of 2015
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Hello Whitney and Timmi,
Ten years ago, SCLC facilitated a civility agreement between and among the City/Cal Poly/Cuesta. We won an
award from the International Town-Gown association for this effort, see below. Given the deterioration of
student-permanent residents in the neighborhoods, and Cal Poly's stance that fraternity anti social behavior is
"not my problem," perhaps it is time for an update.
I am sending the below information to you now, so that you have some historical context when dealing with Cal
Poly regarding St. Fratty's Day (which may not have existed in 2015).
Best wishes,
Jan
The link to the SLCO City agenda item of 5-19-2015 is below.
https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=35917&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk&cr=1
Here, also, is a link to an article about our 2015 Civility Agreement getting the International Town Gown award,
which summaries the agreement pretty well.
https://www.itga.org/images/Awards/SLO-City-Cal_Poly-Cuesta-Abernathy-Award-Application.pdf
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:36 PM
To:Sheats, Steven; Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
THANK YOU
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:34 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hello!
Rami just informed me that he finished the last of the notices from last weekend. With those 12, that puts us at a total
of 36 code cases and 34 NOVs. He also was informed of a satellite sorority yesterday through PD that he will be
following up on.
Thanks 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:57 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Got it thanks! Thanks for the update.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:50 PM
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To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
No, there were 12 confirmed violations. He’s planning on getting the others out tomorrow.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:48 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Is that the total number of notices that will result from the events of that last weekend?
Thanks!
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:46 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good afternoon!
Just as an update:
Rami has six notices, from the confirmations last weekend, ready to go out tomorrow. He is sending them to the
property owner and the subject property. In addition, he is hand delivering the notices to the property and making
contact with the tenants.
He spoke with the tenants of a suspected sorority today, but they closed the door on him as they were denying
affiliation. I’ll keep you posted with further updates.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 AM
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To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Not sure if you would want to include it but I will be calling the office of student rights & responsibilities today to
coordinate efforts in reporting fraternities involved in violating municipal code.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:20 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Rami is currently working on opening code cases for those from last weekend but there were 12 confirmed violations.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
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- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
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From:Sheats, Steven
Sent:Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:34 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hello!
Rami just informed me that he finished the last of the notices from last weekend. With those 12, that puts us at a total
of 36 code cases and 34 NOVs. He also was informed of a satellite sorority yesterday through PD that he will be
following up on.
Thanks 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:57 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Got it thanks! Thanks for the update.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:50 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
No, there were 12 confirmed violations. He’s planning on getting the others out tomorrow.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:48 PM
215
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Is that the total number of notices that will result from the events of that last weekend?
Thanks!
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:46 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good afternoon!
Just as an update:
Rami has six notices, from the confirmations last weekend, ready to go out tomorrow. He is sending them to the
property owner and the subject property. In addition, he is hand delivering the notices to the property and making
contact with the tenants.
He spoke with the tenants of a suspected sorority today, but they closed the door on him as they were denying
affiliation. I’ll keep you posted with further updates.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Not sure if you would want to include it but I will be calling the office of student rights & responsibilities today to
coordinate efforts in reporting fraternities involved in violating municipal code.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:20 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
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Rami is currently working on opening code cases for those from last weekend but there were 12 confirmed violations.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
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Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
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Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
slocity.org
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:57 AM
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Attachments:720FOOTHILL.pdf
NSPY = Noisy Party call for service
CIT = citation
NV = negative violation meaning there was a violation when patrol arrived
NSOT = means Noise Other, call came in as construction noise but patrol found no evidence of it
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:51 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Can we go back a year please?
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:50 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. How far back am I going?
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’re having a good Wednesday so far. Can I get the contact history/report for 720
Foothill? Thak you in advance.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Resident citations attached.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:27 PM
220
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, that would be great to have if you’re able to send those. Thank you again Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Report attached. Let me know if you need copies of the most recent citations.
Best,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a happy new year. May I ask you to send me any
info you may have on
1304 Foothill
For the last year.
Thank you Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Okay, so no calls for service at 2148 Santa Ynez and 1526 Slack.
If you have time this afternoon, like after 3pm, give me a call and I can explain how to read these and then I can get
feedback from you on additional information I can provide.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Within the last 6 months. Please and thank you.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
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Sure thing. So for the reports, I need a date range. Are you looking for a couple of years’ worth of calls for service? Or
something different?
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:38 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine ! Thank you for your help in advance. Here are the addresses.
2148 Santa Ynez Ave
1820 Hope St
658 Grave Ave
2090 Hays Street
1218 Bond Street
1229 Fredericks Street
385 Chaplin Lane
1908 Loomis Street
720 Foothill Boulevard
1275 Stafford Steet
1861 Hope Street
171 Orange Drive
1276 Bond Street
1555 Slack Street
299 Albert Drive
1526 Slack Street
1646 Fredericks Street
1220 Fredericks Street
1684 Mill Street
Thank you again! Have a great day.
Rami Salem
Code Enforcement Tech II
Community Development
E RSalem@slocity.org
T 805.781.7573
C 805.440.9825
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01/29/25 San Luis Obispo Police Department 919
11:54 NSPY Clearance Data Page: 1
NSPY OFF/LOC/CLEARANCE:
Incident address When reported Responsible off Cle Offe
------------------------- ------------------- --------------- --- ----
720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSIL 23:19:25 01/23/2025 Bracy, B CIT NSPY
720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSIL 00:37:14 01/18/2025 Cordell, A NV NSPY
720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSIL 22:00:28 11/15/2024 Brewer, D NV NSPY
720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSIL 00:14:25 09/18/2024 Jessen, S CIT NSPY
720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSIL 23:05:26 06/07/2024 Crawford, C NV NSPY
720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSIL 22:19:03 05/01/2024 Mangskau, N NV NSPY
720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSIL 22:54:00 02/06/2024 Frye, D NV NSOT
720 FOOTHILL; DELTA UPSIL 21:23:32 02/01/2024 Ares, J NV NSPY
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
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From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:51 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
TrackingTracking:Recipient Delivery
Wallace, Christine Delivered: 1/29/2025 11:51 AM
Can we go back a year please?
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:50 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. How far back am I going?
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:44 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’re having a good Wednesday so far. Can I get the contact history/report for 720
Foothill? Thak you in advance.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Resident citations attached.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:27 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, that would be great to have if you’re able to send those. Thank you again Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
223
Hi Rami,
Report attached. Let me know if you need copies of the most recent citations.
Best,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a happy new year. May I ask you to send me any
info you may have on
1304 Foothill
For the last year.
Thank you Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Okay, so no calls for service at 2148 Santa Ynez and 1526 Slack.
If you have time this afternoon, like after 3pm, give me a call and I can explain how to read these and then I can get
feedback from you on additional information I can provide.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Within the last 6 months. Please and thank you.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. So for the reports, I need a date range. Are you looking for a couple of years’ worth of calls for service? Or
something different?
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:38 AM
224
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine ! Thank you for your help in advance. Here are the addresses.
2148 Santa Ynez Ave
1820 Hope St
658 Grave Ave
2090 Hays Street
1218 Bond Street
1229 Fredericks Street
385 Chaplin Lane
1908 Loomis Street
720 Foothill Boulevard
1275 Stafford Steet
1861 Hope Street
171 Orange Drive
1276 Bond Street
1555 Slack Street
299 Albert Drive
1526 Slack Street
1646 Fredericks Street
1220 Fredericks Street
1684 Mill Street
Thank you again! Have a great day.
Rami Salem
Code Enforcement Tech II
Community Development
E RSalem@slocity.org
T 805.781.7573
C 805.440.9825
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From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:44 AM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
TrackingTracking:Recipient Delivery
Wallace, Christine Delivered: 1/29/2025 11:44 AM
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’re having a good Wednesday so far. Can I get the contact history/report for 720
Foothill? Thak you in advance.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Resident citations attached.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:27 PM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Yes, that would be great to have if you’re able to send those. Thank you again Christine.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Report attached. Let me know if you need copies of the most recent citations.
Best,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine! I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a happy new year. May I ask you to send me any
info you may have on
1304 Foothill
For the last year.
Thank you Christine.
226
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:27 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Okay, so no calls for service at 2148 Santa Ynez and 1526 Slack.
If you have time this afternoon, like after 3pm, give me a call and I can explain how to read these and then I can get
feedback from you on additional information I can provide.
Thanks!
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:35 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Within the last 6 months. Please and thank you.
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Hi Rami,
Sure thing. So for the reports, I need a date range. Are you looking for a couple of years’ worth of calls for service? Or
something different?
Thanks,
CW
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:38 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternity/sorority police contact
Good morning, Christine ! Thank you for your help in advance. Here are the addresses.
2148 Santa Ynez Ave
1820 Hope St
658 Grave Ave
2090 Hays Street
1218 Bond Street
1229 Fredericks Street
385 Chaplin Lane
1908 Loomis Street
720 Foothill Boulevard
1275 Stafford Steet
1861 Hope Street
171 Orange Drive
1276 Bond Street
1555 Slack Street
299 Albert Drive
1526 Slack Street
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1646 Fredericks Street
1220 Fredericks Street
1684 Mill Street
Thank you again! Have a great day.
Rami Salem
Code Enforcement Tech II
Community Development
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From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:15 AM
To:Charlie Minor
Subject:RE: IFC Meeting
Great! I’ll look forward to it. I think I spoke with him yesterday.
From: Charlie Minor <charlie.minor7@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 10:20 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: IFC Meeting
The IFC president Colin Shea is going to reach out about setting up a time. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Charlie Minor
Orfalea College of Business
Business Administration | Finance Concentration
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
On Wed, Jan 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org> wrote:
Good morning Charlie! I would love to come in and talk with you and whoever else you want me to talk with. Just let
me know where to go on campus to come meet with you guys and chat about all of it. Thank again for taking the time
to create an outreach for the benefit of the city and fraternities. Just please let me know what room to go to.
From: Charlie Minor <
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:54 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: IFC Meeting
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Hello Rami,
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This is Charlie Minor, the president of Sigma Nu following up with you in regards to our conversation on the
phone yesterday. I've spoken with the IFC board of presidents, which represent all the IFC chapters on Cal
Poly's Campus to gauge interest in you coming to speak. They all loved the idea of branching more open lines of
communication with the city and would be extremely grateful if you were able to make the time to come in and
answer some questions and have an open conversation.
We have a meeting this Thursday at 11AM on campus. I know this is short notice so if it doesn't work with your
schedule we can find an alternative date for you to come in and meet with us.
Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!
--
Sincerely,
Charlie Minor
Orfalea College of Business
Business Administration | Finance Concentration
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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From:Charlie Minor <
Sent:Wednesday, January 29, 2025 10:20 AM
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:Re: IFC Meeting
The IFC president Colin Shea is going to reach out about setting up a time. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Charlie Minor
Orfalea College of Business
Business Administration | Finance Concentration
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
On Wed, Jan 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org> wrote:
Good morning Charlie! I would love to come in and talk with you and whoever else you want me to talk with. Just let
me know where to go on campus to come meet with you guys and chat about all of it. Thank again for taking the time
to create an outreach for the benefit of the city and fraternities. Just please let me know what room to go to.
From: Charlie Minor <
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:54 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: IFC Meeting
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hello Rami,
This is Charlie Minor, the president of Sigma Nu following up with you in regards to our conversation on the
phone yesterday. I've spoken with the IFC board of presidents, which represent all the IFC chapters on Cal
Poly's Campus to gauge interest in you coming to speak. They all loved the idea of branching more open lines of
232
communication with the city and would be extremely grateful if you were able to make the time to come in and
answer some questions and have an open conversation.
We have a meeting this Thursday at 11AM on campus. I know this is short notice so if it doesn't work with your
schedule we can find an alternative date for you to come in and meet with us.
Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!
--
Sincerely,
Charlie Minor
Orfalea College of Business
Business Administration | Finance Concentration
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
234
From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Wednesday, January 29, 2025 9:17 AM
To:Charlie Minor
Subject:RE: IFC Meeting
Good morning Charlie! I would love to come in and talk with you and whoever else you want me to talk with. Just let
me know where to go on campus to come meet with you guys and chat about all of it. Thank again for taking the time
to create an outreach for the benefit of the city and fraternities. Just please let me know what room to go to.
From: Charlie Minor <
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:54 PM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: IFC Meeting
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hello Rami,
This is Charlie Minor, the president of Sigma Nu following up with you in regards to our conversation on the
phone yesterday. I've spoken with the IFC board of presidents, which represent all the IFC chapters on Cal
Poly's Campus to gauge interest in you coming to speak. They all loved the idea of branching more open lines of
communication with the city and would be extremely grateful if you were able to make the time to come in and
answer some questions and have an open conversation.
We have a meeting this Thursday at 11AM on campus. I know this is short notice so if it doesn't work with your
schedule we can find an alternative date for you to come in and meet with us.
Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!
--
Sincerely,
Charlie Minor
Orfalea College of Business
Business Administration | Finance Concentration
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:57 PM
To:Sheats, Steven; Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Got it thanks! Thanks for the update.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:50 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
No, there were 12 confirmed violations. He’s planning on getting the others out tomorrow.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:48 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Is that the total number of notices that will result from the events of that last weekend?
Thanks!
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:46 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good afternoon!
Just as an update:
Rami has six notices, from the confirmations last weekend, ready to go out tomorrow. He is sending them to the
property owner and the subject property. In addition, he is hand delivering the notices to the property and making
contact with the tenants.
He spoke with the tenants of a suspected sorority today, but they closed the door on him as they were denying
affiliation. I’ll keep you posted with further updates.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
241
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Not sure if you would want to include it but I will be calling the office of student rights & responsibilities today to
coordinate efforts in reporting fraternities involved in violating municipal code.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:20 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Rami is currently working on opening code cases for those from last weekend but there were 12 confirmed violations.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
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Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
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From:Sheats, Steven
Sent:Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:50 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
No, there were 12 confirmed violations. He’s planning on getting the others out tomorrow.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:48 PM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Is that the total number of notices that will result from the events of that last weekend?
Thanks!
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:46 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good afternoon!
Just as an update:
Rami has six notices, from the confirmations last weekend, ready to go out tomorrow. He is sending them to the
property owner and the subject property. In addition, he is hand delivering the notices to the property and making
contact with the tenants.
He spoke with the tenants of a suspected sorority today, but they closed the door on him as they were denying
affiliation. I’ll keep you posted with further updates.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Not sure if you would want to include it but I will be calling the office of student rights & responsibilities today to
coordinate efforts in reporting fraternities involved in violating municipal code.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:20 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Rami is currently working on opening code cases for those from last weekend but there were 12 confirmed violations.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
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Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
slocity.org
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:48 PM
To:Sheats, Steven; Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Is that the total number of notices that will result from the events of that last weekend?
Thanks!
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:46 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good afternoon!
Just as an update:
Rami has six notices, from the confirmations last weekend, ready to go out tomorrow. He is sending them to the
property owner and the subject property. In addition, he is hand delivering the notices to the property and making
contact with the tenants.
He spoke with the tenants of a suspected sorority today, but they closed the door on him as they were denying
affiliation. I’ll keep you posted with further updates.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
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Not sure if you would want to include it but I will be calling the office of student rights & responsibilities today to
coordinate efforts in reporting fraternities involved in violating municipal code.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:20 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Rami is currently working on opening code cases for those from last weekend but there were 12 confirmed violations.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
251
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
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From:Sheats, Steven
Sent:Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:46 PM
To:Mezzapesa, John; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good afternoon!
Just as an update:
Rami has six notices, from the confirmations last weekend, ready to go out tomorrow. He is sending them to the
property owner and the subject property. In addition, he is hand delivering the notices to the property and making
contact with the tenants.
He spoke with the tenants of a suspected sorority today, but they closed the door on him as they were denying
affiliation. I’ll keep you posted with further updates.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Not sure if you would want to include it but I will be calling the office of student rights & responsibilities today to
coordinate efforts in reporting fraternities involved in violating municipal code.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:20 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Rami is currently working on opening code cases for those from last weekend but there were 12 confirmed violations.
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-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
254
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
255
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E TTway@slocity.org
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From:Mickel, Fred
Sent:Tuesday, January 28, 2025 2:23 PM
To:Wallace, Christine
Subject:RE: council monthly update
Thank you,,,,, you are amazing!!!
Fred Mickel
Deputy Chief
Police Department
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From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:45 PM
To: Mickel, Fred <fmickel@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: council monthly update
Noise January 1-27: NPSY total calls – 54 , citations – 7 , DAC warnings – 20 , unable to locate – 6,
negative violation – 20
January compared to previous years is significantly quieter. This can be attributed to the prohibition of
social events hosted by fraternities and sororities during Winter quarter rush. Rush concluded on 1/26.
January Party Registration – 32 applications received, 25 approved apps, 7 denied, 7 warnings, 1
citations
The St. Pat’s safety enhancement zone communication plan has been developed and marketing will
launch mid-February.
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Subject: council monthly update
Sorry for the late notice but I need your council monthly update today please.
Thanks,
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Fred
Fred Mickel
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:45 PM
To:Mickel, Fred
Subject:RE: council monthly update
Noise January 1-27: NPSY total calls – 54 , citations – 7 , DAC warnings – 20 , unable to locate – 6,
negative violation – 20
January compared to previous years is significantly quieter. This can be attributed to the prohibition of
social events hosted by fraternities and sororities during Winter quarter rush. Rush concluded on 1/26.
January Party Registration – 32 applications received, 25 approved apps, 7 denied, 7 warnings, 1
citations
The St. Pat’s safety enhancement zone communication plan has been developed and marketing will
launch mid-February.
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Subject: council monthly update
Sorry for the late notice but I need your council monthly update today please.
Thanks,
Fred
Fred Mickel
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1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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Sent:Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:14 PM
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Attachments:2025 Community Forum Results Summary.docx; 2025 Community Forum Results - All Open
Ended Reponses by Priority.docx; 2025 Community Forum Polling Results.xlsx
Ugh – ok I’ll try to work on that. In the meantime, they are attached.
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Natalie – I’m not able to open the files.
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Subject: Community Forum Results
Hello,
Here are the results from the Community Forum. Please take a look and let me know if you think I should slice/dice
the data in a different way or more thoroughly summarize the sentiment. If not, I plan on sending Council a copy of
items 1 & 2 later this week.
1. 2025 Community Forum Results Summary.docx
2. 2025 Community Forum Results - All Open Ended Reponses by Priority.docx
3. 2025 Community Forum Polling Results.xlsx (EXCEL FORMAT)
@Sommer Kehrli Let me know if you cannot access these files. I tried to give you permissions to this folder for
collaboration purposes but I can always send you the documents separately. Thanks!
Natalie
Natalie Harnett
pronouns she/her/hers
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Contents
Housing Safety, AƯordability, and Neighborhood Livability ........................................................ 1
Climate Action and Open Space ................................................................................................. 7
Homelessness Response ......................................................................................................... 13
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ................................................................................................ 16
Downtown Vitality and Economic Development ...................................................................... 19
Fiscal Sustainability ................................................................................................................. 42
Infrastructure and Sustainable/Multi-Modal Transportation .................................................... 44
Public Safety ............................................................................................................................ 50
Other/New Ideas ...................................................................................................................... 52
Housing Safety, AƯordability, and Neighborhood Livability
I am including my concern in this topic as it relates to safety and is highly impacted by all the new
housing developments.
I live oƯ of Broad St between South and Orcutt. I have lived there for 10 years and during that
time there have been many homes built in my neighborhood and along the railroad area. This all
creates additional traƯic coming onto Broad st which requires cars to feed through the center
median.
In addition, the new home developments south of Orcutt/Rigetti etc mean there are many more
people using Broad st to get downtown.
We need improvements for routing traƯic and people across Broad St - center dividers, traƯic
lights etc. It should be a requirement for these new housing projects to fund safety improvements
to the main feeder roads that link the neighborhoods to downtown.
I support plans to improve the Broad St. corridor. As a resident of that area and as a frequent
pedestrian I feel there is much need to improve this corridor.
1. Fund 3 additional code enforcement oƯicials to enhance neighborhood code compliance.
2. Add 2 CSO’s to enforce party noise in neighborhoods from Thursday through Sunday and other
holiday events.
3. Fund additional public safety personnel to assist in eliminating St. Frattys Day event.
1. Quality of life: 3 additional code enforcement oƯicers, 2 for code violations and 1 specifically
for illegal fraternities.
2. Safety: require exterior door deadbolts and window locks for rental properties; vote to
agendize an ordinance to prohibit gatherings on the roof - or at least a study session.
3. Subpoena Cal Poly's records of the addresses of all Fraternity / Sorority Houses and satellite
houses including the event registrations.
As “studentication” (I used to call it gentrification) marches into the neighborhoods it would be
nice to have rules in place to limit number of occupants. That was a rule at one point, as was
number of parking places required per occupant. Did that all get dismissed?
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Get illegal fraternity operations out of the residential neighborhoods.
Review current CUPs for fraternities to ensure compliance and require re-review if there are
violations (e.g. recent noise violations)
I am very concerned about the number of illegal fraternities operating in R-1 and R-2
neighborhoods. They are causing a severe deterioration in neighborhoods who are suƯering from
ongoing non-regulated parties,
Move fraternities and sororities to CP campus.
Expedite permitting process for multi-family housing, even if at market rate
The permits and regulations are a bit much. Way too pricey and take incredibly long. This is
driving up cost of homes period. It’s impossible to build aƯordable housing because of the
lengths and the hoops these developers have to go through and pay for. Some of these
developments we’re seeing come to life today have been in motion since THE 90s. While I
appreciate the quaint well planned city, how are we supposed to build adu’s, aƯord to restore our
homes, create more space for ourselves and neighbors?! Grants for ADUs. Faster approval
processes.
1. Neighborhood livability/impact in implementing long standing initiatives checklist.
Neighborhood livability has fallen victim to more general issues (housing stock, climate change,
etc) and the impact on neighborhood livability is often disregarded as part of the greater good. A
formal step which encourages looking through the lens of community livability would perhaps
inform implementers as to issues to resolve before implementation.
2. Healthcare as a factor to consider when attempting to meet housing growth goals. The more
we build, the greater the population in an area which is increasingly challenged by lack of
healthcare providers. Identifying the scope of the problem and what the city can do to help
attract/keep healthcare providers might be helpful or give pause to aggressive development
programs until an interim solution is developed.
Establish a neighborhood ombudsman that works with neighborhoods to solve livability
problems.
I’d like to see more emphasis on livable neighborhoods, more consideration for incompatibility of
conflicting land uses
Improve neighborhood safety, particularly near Cal Poly and near Madonna Rd. Reduce the
number of homeless people in the neighborhoods. Reduce speed bumps and unnecessary
roundabouts, as well as ineƯicient and unsafe bike lanes and paths.
Continue to support historic structures in the downtown and the rest of the city for the livability of
the neighborhood. Specifically the La Loma Adobe and surrounding area because it is the the
starting point of the Bowden Ranch open space.
Historic & Cultural resources support healthy communities. Please support the restoration of
historic buildings in San Luis particularly City-owned buildings
Accelerate LUCE update
In order to facilitate more housing and a stronger plan for the future of our community, the
council should move the timeline up to begin the process of funding and supporting a General
Plan Update, specifically the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE).
Move the LUCE part of the general plan to sooner rather than later. We can facilitate more
housing that way.
The times they are a changing. It’s time to update General Plan and LUCE.
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Updating the Land Use and Circulation Element.
Completion of Orcutt Area Specific Plan commitments, specifically the park
Finish the park in Righetti Ranch so our children can walk to the park and don't have to drive
Parks! Follow through with the construction and completion of Righetti Park so that entire
neighborhood doesn’t have to get in their car and drive to a park!
Please make the darn parks in righetti ranch! It’s full of young families that need a park! We’ve
been waiting for years and our kids are getting older. Please make this a top priority!
I need to emphasize that the goal is not to over regulate; in an attempt to get everything
(aƯordable below market rate units, sustainability and DEI, new parks, union/local workers, new
infrastructure - all good things) you're going to suppress the actual goal of more development.
Less strings attached. An abundance of market rate units will help citizens more than a hand full
of deed restricted aƯordable units. Don't include poison pills, just let people build!
Improve lighting and sidewalks in the transition area from downtown to upper Monterey along
Monterey st. Make the underpass feel like a gateway to the area rather than an obstacle to be
avoided
As a long-time resident of San Luis Obispo, I’m grateful for the City’s ongoing eƯorts to address
housing challenges and support the diverse needs of our community. I’m writing to share some
thoughts on how we can build on the good work already underway, especially as the City moves
forward with the 2025-27 Financial Planning process.
While I fully support the City’s current housing policies, such as the AƯordable Housing Fund and
the ongoing Housing Element Update, I believe there are additional adjustments we can make to
better address the evolving economic realities that many residents face. In particular, I’d like to
highlight the gap that exists for families who earn just above the workforce housing thresholds
but still find themselves struggling with housing costs.
The economic pressures on families in San Luis Obispo are significant. As of December 2024, the
median home price in the city of SLO was around $1.1 million, well above what most middle-
income families can aƯord. Even households earning above the workforce housing thresholds
often find homeownership unattainable under current market conditions. On top of that, many
residents are burdened by student loan payments, childcare costs and the cost of basic food
items (the price of a carton of eggs is currently above $6 dollars) which further limit their
disposable income.
For those of us already living in the city, high rents place additional financial strain, making it
diƯicult to save for a down payment or transition to homeownership. These combined pressures
are leaving many families in a tough spot...unable to qualify for aƯordable housing programs but
also priced out of the private housing market.
I believe there are several key steps we can take to address these challenges and make housing
more accessible to a wider range of residents:
1. Use a City-Specific AMI: Currently, the City uses a regional Area Median Income (AMI) to
determine workforce housing eligibility, which supports important demographics, such as
commuters who work in SLO. However, the cost of living in the city is significantly higher than in
surrounding areas. By adopting a City-specific AMI alongside the regional standard, we can
better align workforce housing policies with the economic realities that current residents face,
while also ensuring housing remains available for people who work here and wish to move to the
city.
2. Adjust Workforce Housing Eligibility: I recommend expanding eligibility for workforce housing
by considering critical household expenses like childcare, student loan debt, and high rent
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burdens when determining eligibility. This could open the door for more families who earn just
above the current thresholds but still struggle with aƯordability.
3. Middle-Income Housing Set-Asides: New housing developments could reserve a percentage
of units for families earning between 160% and 200% of the AMI. These families are often
overlooked by current policies, yet they face significant barriers to homeownership due to high
housing costs.
4. Shared-Equity Homeownership Programs: Partnering with developers to create shared-equity
programs could also help. These programs would allow families to purchase homes with a lower
upfront cost and share any future appreciation with the City when the home is resold. This model
could make homeownership more attainable for families who are otherwise priced out.
I would also encourage the City to conduct regular evaluations of its housing policies. Tracking
metrics such as the percentage of cost-burdened households (those spending more than 30% of
their income on housing) will help ensure that policies remain responsive to the actual needs of
the community. I’m hopeful that these proposed adjustments can further strengthen the City’s
eƯorts to make housing more accessible. San Luis Obispo is a unique and vibrant community,
and we need bold, innovative policies to match. Thank you for considering these
recommendations.
Implement barriers to foreign corporations to prevent them from buying property and homes to
stabilize housing costs and allow for local families to own homes.
Invest in the Housing Team so that the City’s AƯordable Housing program can be run by the City
itself with dedicated staƯ running it so that it does not have to be outsourced outside of our
community.
Knowing that 100+ units are slated to come to the Monterey St/California St intersection is
petrifying. We already have horrendous traƯic in this area with SLO High, accidents on the grade,
overflow from downtown. Adding this new community/facility is going to overload our town and
overflow our streets. SLO City Council Members and oƯicials should get in their cars and drive
around town during these busy times to get an idea of what the residents are dealing with. Move
housing to the areas that can support it, don't suƯocate the already impacted areas. Having a 5
story tall building is also going to change the skyline significantly and give a whole new feel to the
area.
LITCH programs! Renewable energy assists on-site via HASLO & other partners (electric vehicle
charging, solar panels, etc.)
More apartments with bicycle use and storage as a theme. A car-free aƯordable apartment
building!
OƯering more low income housing options to maintain equity and productivity within the
community.
Please reinstate the process for formation of a parking district. Thank you!
Prohibit REITs and LLCs from purchasing additional residential properties. Make them divest of
existing properties over a ten year period.
Re-designate SLO from rural to urban so the Medicare pay rate to doctors increases and the area
becomes more attractive to retaining long-term health care professionals. We need to keep
doctors in SLO and make more availability to the populace on a timely basis. The docs that are
here have incredible wait lists.
Reduce building fees and red tape. Stop forcing low income housing on everyone. The hard
working people are tired of paying/subsidizing for other people’s housing.
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Resume the program for residents to establish a parking district within a neighborhood. The
repeal of residential occupancy standards has led to rampant abuse of single family R-1 zoned
dwellings being converted into rental units housing more people than what the home was
originally intended to (single family units). This has created parking congestion filling driveways,
streets, and cul de sacs with vehicles creating at worst a lack of access for emergency vehicles.
SLO need more aƯordable housing. I see many empty lots around town and would
Like to see more homes built on those infill lots.
Street trees! Inexpensive way to enhance livability, lower temperatures and pump oxygen into the
atmosphere.
What you guys did to the Angola neighborhood with its protected by lanes has made that area
unlivable. Please stop ruining San Luis Obispo with such infrastructure ideas.
While I do not know how much communication is possible between the city and state
governments, if the state government could reduce or eliminate the requirement for the CSU
system to continue increasing enrollment each year, it would reduce the burden on Cal Poly to
continue increasing enrollment and reduce the number of new students each year, lowering the
future demand for housing in the SLO area.
If a developer chooses to make a 2 bedroom home and add a 3 bedroom ADU on a corner with no
parking and then decides to do it again with an adjoining house shouldn’t there be some kind of
parking requirement?
For livability please do not build anymore. Instead can we work on restoring the building we
already have? Making the most out of each lot. TraƯic has doubled since all of the new housing
has been put in. Please keep SLO, SLO. Thank you
Create a revolving fund for low-income through moderate-income housing
Create a rental registry
Enact an ordinance to require all residential rentals to register with the city. This registry will help
to provide a database to educate renters and landlords.
Rental housing registry
Educate homeowners about ADU options, regulations and costs to facilitate building of more
housing. Partner with Smartshare for community outreach.
Love the Waterman project on Dana St. Small units for singles is very important
Please support Smart Share Housing Solutions “Waterman Village Project”. Thank you
Please support Smart Share Housing Solutions “Waterman Village Project”. Thank you.
clean air including smoke free multi unit housing
No smoking in multi unit homes
Update smokefree ordinance to include within the units of multiunit housing
Better tenant protections
Close the many gaps and loopholes in state law that allow bad faith actors to perpetuate unsafe
and unhealthy living conditions and to harass tenants, evict them without cause, and intimidate
or push out tenants who ask for repairs or improvements.
Comprehensive housing support plan including tenant protections (with health protections:
smoke free MUH and mold abatement), preserving existing housing stock, and promoting
housing supply
Improve tenants protections and add rent registry
Increase Tenant and Eviction Protections to protect our employees, students and neighbors.
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Prioritize rental protections, please!
Tenant protections rental registry better code enforcement and a protection from reprisals from
landlords who get reported to code enforcement
Tenant protections and incentives for lower rent
Tenant protections to make housing safer, more aƯordable, & livable
Tenant Protections, deadbolt, Black mold ordinances and Rent Registry along with Rent cap
keeps our neighborhoods safe and aƯordable.
The City should modernize and upgrade Health and Safety requirements for rental housing, and
then enforce them.
o Require deadbolts on all exterior entries and locks or security devices on all windows
designed to be opened
o Require motion-sensing lighting on exterior facades of rental properties to ensure safety and
protection.
o Enact stricter smoke, CO2, and fire detector requirements.
o Enact a mold ordinance.
Address zoning across the entire city to allow for high or medium density housing.
Build 10x as many homes as we've been building. Build them in places that people want to live,
i.e., not out in the boonies, under the airport flight path. Downtown needs to become more
dense.
I would like to see the construction of denser housing and redevelopment in and near our city
core
I’d like the city to continue its policy of supporting a downtown with mixed housings. We need
more small aƯordable units.
Prioritize the change in zoning to allow for more medium density and high density development
throughout the city.
Prioritize the construction of medium-to-high density housing such as apartment complexes and
mixed-use developments with an emphasis on below-market-rate developments and walkability
to ease costs of living.
Review & update uniform design guidelines to allow for more housing production to occur
Simplify zoning to allow more homes and a greater variety of homes that meet our community
need
Upzoning initiatives
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Continue investment in bike only rite of ways.
Install and finish bike path along Bullock Ln & Righetti Ranch Rd.
Adding more bike specific trails and more shared trails. Quercus trail is a perfect example of what
the City Ranger can make, more trail like this one would be great.
Continue to develop Mountain Bike Park in the Laguna Lake area.
Continue to increase the diversity and breadth of our current trail system to provide opportunities
for all user groups to enjoy our beautiful open spaces. Including continuing the development of
Laguna Lake bike park!
Create and maintain more beginner-friendly, purpose-built mountain bike trails, and improving
diversity in diƯiculty of trails in SLO (development of expert trails and beginner trails).
Develop a bike trail along Hwy 101 connecting the City through Cuesta Park with the trail head of
Miossi Open Space and Stage Coach Rd, eliminating biking on Hwy 101 and eliminating the need
of cars.
Mountain biking and spending time outside are very important to me. I would love to see new
trails and more trail maintenance in the area.
To help San Luis Obispo achieve its priorities of Climate Action and Open Space, I propose
advocating for the development of more beginner-friendly mountain bike trails. These trails would
not only make outdoor recreation more inclusive, but foster more growth in the sport for youth
riders.
Truly protected bike paths. Most are too scared to ride bikes in SLO. + A protected walking/bike
path along Tank Farm connecting the two parts of the city in a safer way.
We need more bike trails and increased maintenance of bike trails in our open space! This area is
growing in mountain biking and the trails could be better maintained and there’s room for even
more to help keep biker/hiker conflicts down.
Continue to support cultural burns with yak tityu tityu yak tilhini
Expanding capacity for prescribed burns, using native plants in landscaping for pollinator habitat
away from roads (the new planter boxes on chorro are attracting pollinators into streets and
getting hit. Maybe relocate those plants and replant with non-blooming species on roads—it’s a
great start though!). Creating a central meeting space in disaster situations with extra supplies
would be great. Also being vocal in support of the agricultural community while they are at risk of
deportation. Supporting carbon sequestration projects at parts, open spaces, and encouraging
drought tolerant pollinator habitat residential landscaping. Thank you!
Disaster preparedness should be a work program for Climate resilience
Make sure our residences and our open spaces are resistant to wildfires, since wildfires release
large amounts of carbon dioxide. Give financial incentives to help people retrofit their homes to
make them more fire-resistant.
Natural Disaster preparedness
Planning and proper funding to prevent and handle future wildfires.
The Climate has changed. It will continue to change. We should be prepared for the changes. The
city should be prepared for natural disasters to the best of its ability and within its budget. We as
a city cannot make changes that will impact the climate in any significant way when considering
the global forces and foreign countries actions involved. If any money is spent to eƯect a positive
change in the climate, it should be voluntary contributions to eƯective non profits that are
making more significant changes. Such as Carbon Credit. Please see this link from the former
transportation manager of the city of Santa Barbara
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https://vimeo.com/911638304
Way more eƯective use of funds.
Engage the business community in a campaign to install EV chargers at workplaces, retail
shopping centers, and other places where people spend a few hours during the day. OƯer
expedited permitting services for the installations and information on incentives and other
resources.
Balance conservation with access! Expanding our open spaces without providing expanded trails
(ideally user specific) does little to improve overall enjoyment of our open spaces.
Historic & Cultural resources support energy conservation & outdoor activities. Please support
the restoration of historic buildings in San Luis particularly City-owned buildings
The City should continue to prioritize historical structures, including the La Loma Adobe and
surrounding open space. This structure was recently dated to the Mission Period and the
surrounding area leads to the Bowden Ranch Open Space. It is an important landmark in our
community plus there is a city bus stop three blocks away.
BETTER PUBLIC TRANSIT!!!!!!!
I would take the bus if it were free. I am low-income and that would be an incentive to give my car
and all the costs and pollution associated with it. Also, the ebike incentive promoted by CA for
low income residents was a disaster: logged on precisely at the opening online with all qualifying
paperwork, digitally put on hold and told to wait, waited online for an hour, then told that the
process was closed. PRE-QUALIFY APPLICANTS AHEAD OF TIME, then hold a lottery.
Improve mass transit with more routes and electric busses
Increase SLO Transit frequency to and from Cal Poly, especially on nights and weekends to deter
drunk driving and promote sustainability and reduce traƯic.
We desperately need more and better mass transportation for the areas outside of downtown to
make it a viable alternative for working families who don’t have access or means to bike.
Incentives as strongly as possible apartment landlords to add solar, replace gas appliances with
electric, and provide on site charging options.
Provide assistance/advice/incentives for renting residents who would like to upgrade the
sustainability of their rented homes. (It doesn't make sense for me to add solar to my apartment
or improve its insulation.)
Replacing the gas guzzling furnace at the Sinsheimer pool should be done as soon as possible!!
Work to develop and promote residential green infrastructure projects (curb cuts, etc.) to help
manage stormwater runoƯ and collect rainwater. Retrofit old neighborhoods and integrate into
new developments.
A few years ago you received some grants and put in the budget to dredge Laguna Lake once a
year. You did it once for a few hours and never again. The city must realize that the lake and the
park are its largest asset and you are letting it go to waste. Before you spend money on trees etc.
fix the problem that has been building for many years.
Continue dredging and maintenance of Laguna Lake
Continue with periodic sediment removal from laguna lake. Improve this important city asset.
Set up a carbon sequestration project by removing tuliees and taking them to the biodigestor.
Allow 70 + year old e bikers to use trails
Dredge Laguna Lake and eliminate many of the east side reeds giving more access and usage
possibilities
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Dredge Laguna Lake! This will reduce flooding and provide for a healthier eco system for his
much loved park.
Dredge Laguna Lake, you are 40 years overdue. That whole area could be a wonderland but it
hardly used. Improve the lousy launch ramp. And when you dredge make a bunch of islands.
Pretty to look at, sail to and a refuge for various birds and habitat. What is the holdup? Quit
wasting money on idiotic and hardly used concrete bicycle thingies and spend our money on us.
Dredge Lagunas Lake and make it more accessible
Go back to the commitments to the residents to keep funding the lake dredging.The city needs to
stop spending money to acquire more assets and start maintaining the ones you have. I live on
the lake for 25 years and you keep making my area more over grown every year. The city made a
commitment to use to perform a yearly dredging plan with dedicated funds and now your
reneging on that commitment. Take care of what you have K Kidwell
Increase the priority of the Laguna Lake Dredging Program
Keeping Laguna Lake a healthy environment for fish, birds etc. and a place for people to enjoy by
continuing the dredging program.
Laguna Lake and the surrounding area are valuable resources for citizens of the City and County.
Dredging the lake should be a top priority. Not maintaining the lake would be negligent.
Laguna Lake Deredging
Maintain valuable city recreation resources. Make dredging Lagua lake a priority
Please continue to push forward on dredging Laguna Lake. I have lived on the lake my entire life,
1216 Mariners Cove, and I've see the slow migration to mud and stagnant water, and we need the
lake to maintain healthy oxygen levels. Dredging is a great option of creating a robust future for
the lake and all its inhabitants.
Please dredge Laguna Lake before it becomes a sea of tules. The lake used to be a wonderful
recreational lake for fishing, boating, windsurfing and sailing. The lake provides a wonderful wild
life habitat for animals and birds. It is also a beautiful lake for SLO. Now it is shallow and the
tules are taking over. Please take care of our cities beautiful lake.
Please prioritize the Laguna Lake Dredging Program!
Thank you.
Take care of Laguna Lake. It is a jewel in our town and should be maintained for future
generations.
Why was not preserving laguna lake a option. It had funds allocated in the previous budgeting
process.
Clear out dead brush.
Fuels management plan
Maintain open spaces
Please make open space more accessible. Make trails less steep so they are easier for older
people/ people with bad knees and other disabilities. Also make sure all trail gates and bollards
are wide enough for obese/pregnant people to fit through. Add more parking at trailheads.
Prioritize the maintenance and development of hiking/biking trails in city open spaces
Prioritizing grazing programs where appropriate as part of the fuels management plan
Love 10 tall! Also need more street trees in residential areas (eg and esp 600 block of Buchon!)
Please consider planting some of the 10000 trees on or around Righetti Hill.
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Climate Action and Open Space
Adopt a carbon budget rather than a percent reduction goal to stay on top of current science and
avoid pushing out goals infinitely
Allow for and incentivize more housing and a variety of home types near jobs, local businesses,
transit, schools, and tucked into existing neighborhoods to protect open space, allow for
convenient low-carbon transportation, and reduce wasted resources
Check on the wildlife corridors. Make sure they are still truly open and that they have not been
blocked by fencing. Bressi Ranch corridor from Broad Street looks blocked. Please check!
City of Davis early on became known as a bike friendly city. It made the city a desirable place to
live. I would love to see SLO become the climate forward city and have that make
SLO tops as a desirable place to live and visit
Climate Action must remain a major city goal. Even if it has become a core service, the threats
are growing every day! We just passed the 1.5 degree temp rise threshold, Los Angeles is burning,
and here we have 2023 storm response funding to recoup. Status quo isn’t enough for our
community’s protection from the disastrous eƯects of climate change. With the national stage
reversing any gains in climate resiliency, it is more important than ever for climate action to head
the city’s major city goals.
Concerned that the Plastic Straw Ordinance that the City passed in 2018 has not been enforced.
Businesses don't know about it, or ignore it. Business buyb oxes of them, they are used,
discarded, end up as trash and litter; can't be recycled, become trash. For pennies more,
compostable plant-based straws are readily available through many sources.
Second, concerned that the State passed AB 1276 - Single Use Plastic Utensils & Condiments;
became enforceable Jan 1, 2020. The City ignores this Bill and I want to know why? Every
fastfood restaurant uses plastic cutlery, they are littered or trash disposed, especially at Farmers
Market.
City needs to amend the Polystyrene Ordinance to eliminate EPS meat trays. Most of the
grocery stores continue to use Foam meat trays, with exception to a few like Trader Joe's.
Frustrated that the City passes the enforcement on to IWMA, but IWMA has NO teeth and can't
do anything, with the excuse that the IWMA Board says they don't have an enforcement person or
ability to hand out warning or even education. It is very frustrating, that 8 years later I'm told, we
can only do something on a complaint basis. If I address one restaurant in the Public Market,
every restaurant should be approached. It is not the citizens' position to do this. Businesses are
on the defense, and ask "who do I work for."? Well the story and solutions are not over...
Janine Rands
8057040148, j9rands@gmail.com
Convene a biweekly clean energy forum for one year to discuss how SLO city might be able to be
a leader in central California’s for generating clean energy and create strategies for action on the
recommendations. Continue to enhance bike paths that have some division from the roadway.
Perhaps investigate whether it would be possible to allow local only/ bike traƯic (including e-
bikes) on certain roads during commute times to enhance the biking experience and enforce the
rules. Close oƯ streets downtown during shopping times to pedestrians and bikes (work with the
shops for delivery). Work more closely with cal poly to get more housing quickly for students on
campus to reduce student trips on and oƯ campus and to encourage more telecommuting from
employees who are not required to be on campus— cal poly can generate up to 8000 car trips per
day! . Work harder to get big employers to use e-bikes. Replace parking spaces with free bike
boxes.
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Climate Action and Open Space
Everything and anything the city can do to reduce CO2 release and burning of fossil fuels is a
priority.
Eviction is not carbon-neutral, especially when folks are forced to live in their cars (or worse). And
especially when the smaller, older, more aƯordable housing stock is then demolished to make
way for market rate condos.
Get back to basic needs. Reduce crime. Fix infrastructure. Stay in you lane
Give priority to bike crossings, such at intersection of Orcutt Rd & Bullock Ln
I think it is important to remember that while an admirable goal, the city is less than a drop in the
ocean when it comes to addressing climate change. The city as an institution is comparatively
powerless in that sphere, but is overwhelmingfully powerful in spheres of local policy such as
housing, infrastructure, utilities, transportation, etc. I think the city should focus on climate
action less as a discrete goal, but rather as positive externality from achieving other major city
goals. For example the city shouldn't focus on a goal of CO2 reduction, it should instead focus on
building more housing and encouraging active transit - policies within the cities domain, that if
successfully accomplished will just so happen too be better for the environment.
I would like to see the city Set up a program asking citizens to not drive on certain days of the
week
to help mitigate Greenhouse gas emissions. We really want to be serious about mitigating
greenhouse gas emissions.Then we need to come up with tougher plans.
I would also like to see more education on the realities of the climate crises to increase
collaboration with organizations in the forefront
Incentivize biking and walking
Invest in indigenous and YTT-led eƯorts to steward public lands. Prioritize sustainable building
improvements for low income housing. Foster school-based climate initiatives to engage
families through public education.
Keeping people housed with increased Tenant Protections avoids the climatic impact of
homelessness.
Make driving less convenient (and figure out how to sell that), active transportation more so and
super attractive. Have courage. I support you.
Maybe research some way to rehabilitate the Tank Farm area? It seems like a huge dead zone
that could be used for animals/open space if it were restored
OƯicially support Class 1 pedal assist e-bikes on all public paths, Open Space, including Pismo
Preserve!!
Prefumo creek restoration trail oƯ of Calle Joaquin would be great to see some funds invested for
education and maintenance . I have an acre at slo city farm and the current improvements are
just amazing.
Prioritize & center Indigenous partnerships, leadership, and stewardship in climate action
Provide grant to city residents for water conservation measures such as rain water collection
systems
Provide substantial and continual support to city far slow to increase and enhance it,
educational, agricultural, and agricultural and regenerative and recreational programs
SLO’s climate action has always made me proud to call SLO home. Keep up our work to be a
leader in this existential crisis.
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Stop building housing and taking no growth stance. That will eliminate a lot of greenhouse gases
that are produced in this area.
stop cutting down the trees that are here now. stop promoting tourism. stop building parking
garages.
Tenant protections and more environmental friendly aƯordable housing intersect with the
climate action
Use tools such as CLIMATETRACE.ORG which will help the city find buildings, ag, oil wells leaking
methane others GHG that can then be dealt with
Wildlife connectivity projects I. Coordination with other agencies e.g. Caltrans
Yes to other voices about species protections re: corridor crossings and habitat protection.
Acknowledge and support the Perfumo Creek restoration and enhancement program as a pilot
and prototype for the development of other Creekside open space recreational educational
opportunities. Work in collaboration with creeklands.org and city farm slow and the manager of
the Profumo Creek program to continue to develop and improve those activities And tie them in
with employment and training opportunities working in the landscape and in agriculture for
homeless and other residents in need of such opportunities.
Address tobacco waste by banning single use disposable vapes and cigarette filters. These are
the most commonly found liter in beaches, parks, and contain hazardous chemicals. Force
tobacco retailers to pay for the proper disposal of confiscated vapes and drug accessories which
cost the schools and counties lots of money to properly dispose of.
Connect open spaces with bike paths and keep adding more trails. Improve the parking at
CalPoly
Connecting more bike paths oƯ the roadway, safe from car traƯic
Continue to build more advanced and feature rich trails for progressive mountain biking. Expand
access for pedal assist e-mountain bikes.
Develop and improve existing Red Dog trail connecting Eucs / Shooters with Panorama Trail and
the phenomenal new Quercus Trail (Thank you SLO City Rangers!) without the need to get in the
RR tracks trail.
We need to increase the open space with sanctioned trails. SRAM, Lightning, ETC. A campus full
of bright designers with the space agcent to the best trails in SLO county. Open up the trail
between El chorro and West Cuesta grade. Host a Sea Otter type event. Make it a mecca for trail
users. Keep us outside and stoked.
Provide incentives for climate resilient rental properties that do not displace tenants
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Homelessness Response
Work with the county to develop homeless housing behind Cuesta College near the California
conservation core area. There is bus service that goes out there so that people can use
transportation to and from that location to other services, either Morro Bay or San Luis Obispo.
That area has all the infrastructure needed for revamping the buildings out there for housing
needs. They have water, electricity and perhaps natural gas as well. They have lots of open space
for farming and growing vegetables and having a really grass roots, healthy living option. It would
sort of be a cooperative where everyone participated..
Develop the adjacent parcel next to 40 Prado rd as a multi use homeless site
You can buy the drive in movie area and a lot of homeless can stay there, bathrooms portable
showers it is gated, and vehicles can stay there also, have guards for safety. Don’t put homeless
apartments in neighborhoods put them in the country.
Stop incentivizing people to be homeless. Improve our mental health programs where transients
can get the mental help and drug addiction treatments that they need. Remove mentally ill and
drug users from the street and hospitalize or arrest those violating drug use laws.
Create a program/funds to relocate homeless individuals back with their own family/community.
Research shows homeless and drug addicted individuals do better with family support structure.
Spend funds to help reconnect and send individuals back to their own communities. Ventura
started a program where any contact with police or fire the individual is asked if they live in the
area and would like assistance getting home. If they say yes a trained team works to relocate the
individual.
Housing first model is expensive and commits the City to funding housing in perpetuity when it is
already struggling to remain fiscally viable.
Pls take measures to reduce homelessness by providing drug rehab programs and move away
from housing first model
Remove dei manager and pay additional street crew to cleanup future safe parking areas and
other streets where homeless people camp and trash
More communication w/community to provide updates on status of programs - seems like there
has been very little change in spite of the time & eƯorts that have been invested -
Universal Basic Income with mandatory mental health and substance abuse
counseling/treatment.
There are three components to reducing. homelessness: housing, behavioral health services,
and law enforcement. Housing needs to be more aƯordable, and the only proven method is
through private development, lots of it. There is space for aƯordable housing units, vouchers,
temporary units and shelters, but long term the solution is scale. Build more housing, ideally
dense mixed use, but even expensive housing has the eƯect of lowering regional housing prices
which will help homelessness. Mental health services and Drug and Alcohol services are County
and State prerogatives, there is little the city can do other than provide as much assistance as
possible to regional partners. Law enforcement is something that is necessary to deal with
antisocial behavior, it is also something within the city's jurisdiction. Disorder can be reduced by
active police engagement, ideally with CATs and other services being made available first, but for
those who refuse all services while intefracting on the law should be cited and arrested.
Any unhoused person who receives shelter, showers, food, etc. should be required to be drug
tested and be in counseling. I do not have a solution, but the amount of drugged out homeless
people outside of stores and on sidewalks and streets around the city and near my neighborhood
is ridiculous. My kids are used to seeing it at this point. It’s insane to get a ticket for not fully
stopping at a stop sign, but it’s ok to do meth in front of CVS on Madonna.
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Let homeless people sleep in their cars and in city parks.
1. Publicly admit that homelessness is an inevitable result of a society built upon greed, war, and
the insane belief in private property, (not personal property, for those of you who don't know the
diƯerence and are gonna have a fit). Or do we just continue to ignore that some dead King
claimed all the land and started gifting it to the rapacious maniacs who murdered oƯ the locals
and also thought slavery was good business?
2. Provide ongoing trash service instead of waiting for things to get out of hand and then doing
sweeps and such. The city of Atlanta recently crushed a sleeping man to death with a tractor.
Sort of thing the ALL LIVES MATTER crowd should be upset about, but we all know aren't.
We need more public restrooms at every park, including Emerson on Nipomo Street. They will
last longer if they have sturdy steel commodes and steel sinks. Public restrooms require extra
maintenance and cleaning. Could we have people who have community service hours maintain
them?
Safe parking with tents allowed, not just cars.
Quit enabling criminals and drug addiction
Stop doing ineƯective nonsense like adding boulders and fences next to the Bob Jones Trail near
Prado Road, forcing the houseless population to hang out on the bike path itself. This "mitigation"
was ill-conceived and ultimately detrimental. They need homes, not hostility.
Focus on relocation solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness in densely populated
areas, such as downtown SLO.
Adjust policy to allow for more home choices near jobs, transit, schools, and local businesses.
Make sure we have enough homes for people.
Eliminate anti-homeless infrastructure
SLO is expensive. Spend homeless money in other cities or in the county to make the dollar go
further.
Provide opportunity for gardening and growing crops to residence at the new center on Kia
Joaquin using land that can be made available at city Farm Slow two support Perfumo Creek
restoration and enhancement project continuation to provide connectivity between city farm
Slow and the Cuquin apartments and provide programs of training and employment for residence
to develop and maintain that trail
Learn from the Safe Parking lot and reimplement it at the railroad station, do not rotate it near our
schools and neighborhoods. Keep it consistent and at the railroad station with new rules and
regulations based on what happened in the past when it was there.
The best way to prevent homelessness is to keep people who are already housed in their homes.
But skyrocketing rents and corporate exploitation are forcing people out of their homes. We need
to lower the current cap in AB 1482 on annual rent increases to 5% or less and incorporate the AB
1482 “just cause” provisions for eviction into the SLO Municipal Code; remove the 2030 sunset
date contained in state law; require 90 days’ notice to terminate a lease; make protections
eƯective upon occupancy, not after 12 months; and extend coverage to all single family homes.
Tenant protections that help people stay in safe and aƯordable homes
Improving tenant protections will prevent people becoming homeless and improve people’s
likelihood of getting housing
Prevent evictions with tenant protections
Increase Tenant and Eviction Protections.
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Prevent loss of housing by implementing tenant protections such as ending no fault eviction and
lowering the rent ceiling
Preventing evictions is one of the surest ways to keep people in their homes and o Ư the streets.
Closing loopholes in the Tenant Protection Act and prohibiting no-fault evictions should be a high
priority. Makerenter protection a Major City Goal.
develop better tenant protections such as program staƯ time to create a rental registry, update
city health and safety requirements, strengthen the existing Tenant Protectoon Act, prohibit no
fault evictions, and lower the current ceiling on skyrocketing rents.
Increase Tenant Protections and Eviction Protections to keep people housed.
Can we more rigorously enforce the laws on the homeless population. It has become such a
blight on our beautiful community. I am tired of seeing the loitering, defecating, littering and
overall lack of respect to our public places. I feel a zero tolerance policing policy makes the most
common sense to limit the growth of what seems to be a growing homeless population. It’s
become a major public safety concern.
Homeless populations need to be given ultimatums to either follow rules in a shelter and make
moves towards getting employment or to leave town or to be arrested for loitering. Police need
more liberties to remove these people from public areas. Police force needs to be used when
they are being belligerent and rude to passersby.
Crack down on the homeless.
I see aƯordable, safe, healthy senior housing in a shortage. we must support seniors or they will
be on the streets, as many are.
Homeless prevention by constructing more aƯordable housing, particularly for on the edge
seniors
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DEI is only as successful as the community it serves. Having translators means nothing if non -
English speaking individuals arent in attendance. City forums and outreach continues to be for
the same people time and time again. Its time we look through a new lens at how to engage.
There needs to be true focus on engaging our non-English speaking, low-income, families.
Specifically low income housing areas. StaƯ need to show up and connect to educate to
opportunities.
Improving resources for marginalized and underserved communities to participate in priority
setting/council meetings by providing child care, stipends, food, etc.
More education, training, “buy-in” from city employees. More outreach to community.
A plan for sustainable City support is essential. Please plan for continued funding.
DEI eƯorts have been shown to increase creativity, productivity, and innovation. Please fund
these eƯorts for the benefit of all
In the immediate national reality, it is crucial that the city retain DEI as a major city goal.
Increase the dedicated resources and attention to DEI initiatives, ensuring they are prioritized
and not overshadowed by other administrative functions. There is a lot of talk about the
commitment to DEI, but implementation has been slow.
It will be very important during these next 4 years to support and continue our DEI program.
Please continue the work.
We need DEI in SLO now more than ever!
Arts and culture encourages diversity and inclusion. Culture and art welcome all. Continue to
support the Cultural Arts District and all of our cultural institutions. Thank you!!
please include cultural arts district in the city goals. Supporting the arts makes for a vibrant
downtown. Thank you
Prioritize funding for sloma
Support public art by diverse populations
Create initiatives that provide access to cultural arts by under represented residents
Invest in public art by diverse populations.
Get rid of DEI. Equality of opportunity, not equality of outcome. Merit wins all
Pls dissolve DEI measures
Reduce diversity, equity, and inclusion training and policies. Reduce funding for DEI trainings and
programs. Cut DEI hires who are not meriting their position. Cut all DEI enforcement positions.
Stop all DEI programs. Why would we want to only focus on attracting minority owned
businesses?
For example, if I only wanted Latino own businesses, I would just move to Santa Maria. I don’t
think anybody wants San Luis Obispo to become Santa Maria. As I grew up there and went to
Miller Street school and Santa Maria high school.
Would urge you to drop DEI as a major city goal. In the most recent city survey, DEI only ranked as
tenth most important. DEI has been found to be less than helpful in getting the best person into
important roles as evidenced in the Los Angeles fire response. The Federal government and many
large corporations are abandoning their DEI initiatives. SLO does not have to be “cutting edge” on
issues like this and climate change. The survey indicates that tho populace has other items that
they find to be more important to have their money spent on.
Restore the La Loma Adobe on Lizzie Street
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San Luis Obispo has a long and diverse history. As citizens, we want to make sure our historic
structures are preserved for future generations. The La Loma Adobe and surrounding are is one
of those important resources. This adobe has recently been dated to the mission era. It s one
piece of the puzzle of our diverse and inclusive history.
Encourage low cost housing projects to support historically marginalized and economically
disadvantaged populations
Healthier multi unit housing
Increase options for a variety of quality, aƯordable homes near jobs, school, businesses, etc.
DEI should be a cultural paradigm in our city as opposed to a program which costs hundred of
thousands of city budget dollars. If we need to - consider trade oƯs against critical needs like
safety or emergency response - this should be an area that can be traded out.
I am happy with the city's current DEI initiatives, but frankly I worry that "DEI" has been somewhat
poisoned in national discourse. I believe the city could save itself headache and wildly
unproductive public comment by reframing DEI less as a major goal, but rather as an internal
culture and way of doing business. Talk less, do more.
It has been absorbed as a core service and does not needyo be a major city goal
Conduct know your rights trainings. Encourage action to support SLO being a sanctuary city.
Change policies through consultants to remove implicit bias. Support the initiatives of staƯ of
color. Create targeted universal retention practices and provide employees mental health
supports to cope with the stresses of being in predominantly white spaces.
Confirm and aƯirm City of SLO land acknowledgement recognizing yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini as the
homeland Tribe
DEI is dead
Explore the feasibility of a vacancy tax to address all the empty space in downtown; this ties to
many other goals of the city, such as DEI business opportunities, creative, collaborations
between nonprofits, and the public/private sector, arts and culture in our downtown.
Give resources to Pacific Beach High School for student transportation
Improve city understanding and competency of DE&I so DEI staƯ doesn’t have to spent their time
working internally and can spend more time and energy in prioritizing needs of underserved &
marginalized communities
Launch a Public Campaign to Show FACES of SLO: banners on downtown poles, flyers, etc. with
BIPOC and culturally inclusive faces that are white, brown, black, asian, etc. "WE are SLO"
campaign like the "Black is Beautiful" campaign of the 70s. The campaign would rectify the
problem of easy invisibility and disenfranchisement: i.e., "If we don't see it, we don't
acknowledge. If we don't acknowledge it, we don't believe it. If we don't believe it, we disregard it.
If we disregard, we may denigrate. Denigration leads to dehumanization."
Resist book banning in our schools and libraries
Support for agricultural workers in extreme weather events —when they are out of work,
exhausted, and at risk from ICE detention.
To help the City prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, I would suggest providing more Halal
food and shopping options for the Muslim community in San Luis Obispo. Additionally, it’s
important to educate the broader community about the diverse identities that make up America.
People who wear the hijab are Americans, and they come from various backgrounds, whether
Middle Eastern or otherwise. Wearing a hijab doesn’t make them any less American, nor does it
make them “illegal” or somehow less professional. We need to move past stereotypes and
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ensure that everyone feels welcome and respected in our community, regardless of appearance
or background.
To the person suggesting merit only programs. Merit is often a function of inequal access (to
programs, education, you name it), which is why DEI measures are important: they allow merit to
be developed!
We don’t and should not discriminate based on anything but merit. If we have a surplus in the
budget after funding essential services, water, sewer, police, fire, parks, retirement liabilities,
roads, infrastructure, the arts, capital improvements without supplemental, or other taxes, then
maybe we should spend money on DEI.
More eƯectively integrate equitable practices into all city policies, ensuring that diversity and
inclusion are considered in every decision-making process.
Becoming a sanctuary city so immigrants and refugees feel safe and welcome here
Better tenant protections so that our city continues to grow in diversity vs. who can a Ưord to live /
work here (majority white, middle to upper class folx)
Protecting our Immigrant, LGBTQ+ communities with increased Tenant and Eviction Protections
means our most vulnerable have access to basic needs of housing with safe, aƯordable and
secure housing. This level of protection is needed when we know HUD will be engaging in
discriminatory and hateful practices.
Renter inequities disproportionately aƯect women, minorities, migrants, and other undeserved
communities. Controlling skyrocketing rents, preventing no-fault evictions, and modernizing
health and safety requirements is a major DEI issue. Make renter protections a Major City Goal.
Support tenants rights and aƯordable housing initiatives
Tenant protections often the bipoc community and undocumented residents don't know the
rights and get taken advantage.Making sure the city has a policy for tenant protections and
enforcement will help retain diversity of housing
Tenant protections will protect marginalized communities and keep predatory landlords from
taking advantage of our community members. (Also make an ordinance that business entities
can not own single family homes)
Tenant protections!
Tenant protections!!!
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Downtown Vitality and Economic Development
A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community. Support the SLO Art museum to
continue doing all the great work they do making this a great place to live and visit.
Let’s pass some ordinances for how long a building may remain empty downtown.
Our small, local entrepreneurs are being driven away by skyrocketing commercial rents, while
many thousands of sqf of commercial space sit empty. Vacancy fees on empty commercial
properties would encourage commercial landlords to fill their buildings while generating revenue
for the city. If that doesn't work, buildings that have been empty for extended periods should be
declared blight, taken by eminent domain, and converted to social housing. Converting empty
buildings downtown to rent-controlled housing for our service workers would add tremendously
to downtown vitality.
Our downtown needs a thriving arts scene as a counterweight to the challenges that retail stores
are facing. The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of
community we want San Luis Obispo to be.
Please, our downtown needs a thriving arts scene as a counterweight to the challenges that
retail stores are facing. Arts provide critical economic benefits to San Luis Obispo's downtown
corridor.
The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of community we want
San Luis Obispo to be.
A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community.
A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to social
well-being.
· A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community.
· A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to
social well-being.
· Thriving downtowns generally have an array of arts oƯerings driving economic vitality.
· Our downtown needs a thriving arts scene as a counterweight to the challenges that retail
stores are facing.
· The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of community we
want San Luis Obispo to be.
As a friend of SLOMA and of other Cultural Arts District organizations, we know you believe in the
power of the arts to bring a community together. We also know you enjoy your experience
downtown, and many of you also dine before or after a visit, thereby contributing significantly to
downtown SLO’s economic vitality.
Thank you Ron Pippin
A Cultural Art District is needed to strengthen the downtown evenings and afternoon activities.
Downtown needs a thriving art scene as a counterweight to the challenges that restaurants and
retail stores are facing. The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind
of diverse downtown tourism I want in SLO.
A healthy and vibrant arts scene is essential to our community's health and well-being. Plus,
robust arts and culture will strengthen the SLO community’s appeal as a desirable place to live,
work, visit, and invest.
A thriving arts scene is essential to downtown vitality, driving economic growth, attracting
visitors, and supporting local businesses. The council should prioritize the Cultural Arts District
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in their Major City Goals, ensuring San Luis Obispo becomes a vibrant, connected community
where residents and businesses can thrive. Thanks for your consideration!
A thriving arts scene is important in a healthy city. The Cultural Arts District is an important part
of that and should be supported.
A thriving cultural arts district is vital to SLO and will deliver a much needed economic boost and
support downtown businesses by creating a strong draw for SLO residents and visitors to
downtown.
A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to social
well-being.
A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to social
well-being.
A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community.
A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and is essential to a
healthy community.
A thriving Cultural Arts District will help boost economic success for restaurants, stores, etc and
contribute to social well being. Continues keeping the Arts in the downtown focus.
A vibrant art scene is the heart and soul of a downtown. Please support the art museum, the rep
theater, and the children's museum; collectively and with all the cultural arts, they create the
kind of community where I want to live and visit.
A vibrant arts center community accessible to all. Including at risk youth.
A vibrant arts community is critical to a healthy community, including economic health. Dinning
and attending a play at SLO Rep is a major draw for my wife and I to visit SLO. The Cultural Arts
District is a key to anchoring the arts oƯerings and attracting locals and visitors to downtown.
A vibrant arts scene and cultural district are crucial to any city's vitality and economic
development. Visual arts bring people downtown and create an inviting environment that
encourages walking around the area.
A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community, making the Cultural Arts District a key
component of San Luis Obispo’s future. A thriving Cultural Arts District will not only enrich the
city's social fabric but also drive significant economic impact, attracting visitors, supporting local
businesses, and fostering a dynamic downtown. Across successful cities, a robust arts presence
serves as a powerful economic engine, ensuring vitality even as traditional retail faces
challenges. Investing in the arts provides a necessary counterweight to these struggles, creating
a more resilient and engaging downtown. More than just an economic driver, the arts serve as the
connective tissue that brings people together, shaping the kind of inclusive, creative, and vibrant
community we aspire for San Luis Obispo to be. For these reasons, supporting the Cultural Arts
District should be a priority in the city's Major City Goals.
A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community. A thriving Cultural Arts District will
deliver significant economic impact and contribute to social well-being. Thriving downtowns
generally have an array of arts oƯerings driving economic vitality.
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A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community.
· A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to
social well-being.
Art and events are so important to keep the life of a community, economic prosperity of
restaurants and retail (i.e. Art after Dark, plays, concerts)
Art brings people together. Please invest in an art district. Thank you!
Art encourages community involvement to enrich our surroundings.
Art is a radical act of optimism.
Keep the arts downtown.
Stop oppressing optimism.
Arts are the cultural background for building an enlightened community.
Arts not included? What? The Council has already invested so much blood, sweat and tears to
create the 80% of the Cultural Arts District that already exists, why wouldn't support for the CAD
be a major bullet point in the 25-27 Major City Goals. Council, you've always taken the long view
for our City, continue to make the arts a priority for SLO.
As a local paintings conservator, preserving access to the arts and supporting local artists is
central to my work and our community’s cultural vitality. Please include the Cultural Arts District
in Major City Goals to ensure continued opportunities for creativity, connection, and economic
growth in SLO.
Be sure to include funding to support a vital Arts scene. Do not change your mind on this since
arts organisations make long-term plans based on this support. You well know the financial
contributions the arts have on the City. Do you want a cultural desert or an enhanced community
?
The City's focus on open space is to be lauded. But there is too much open space right now -- in
downtown. OK, poor joke, perhaps, but please be creative about what you can do to incentivize
landlords to lease those big empty spaces.
And make it easy for start-ups and/or new uses of those large open (empty) retail spaces to get
filled and used.
Try to streamline the regulatory hurdles so new creative uses for those spaces can be tried. Let's
not let perfect be the enemy of good.
City support and engagement in promoting the Arts is essential to oƯering a well rounded
community ambience and experience. People connect with others in the community when they
attend a a live performance of music or theater. Arts are driven by our emotions and passions.
We attended last nights presentation and then walked the Farmers Market for the first time in
years. We stopped and listened to 3 diƯerent musical groups playing on the side streets. That
music kept us at the Market and then we bought beverage, pizza and cookies because we stayed
longer than anticipated to hear the music. If the City were a person's body, Art presentation and
performance would be the heartbeat.
Vacancy tax on all retail/commercial spaces closed for greater than 6 months. Sliding scale
wherein longer vacancys mean a higher tax rate
Encourages market eƯiciency.
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Continue investments/partnerships in the arts and cultural organizations to improve quality of
life in SLO. Investments in SLOMA, SLO Rep, the PAC and other arts/cultural organizations are
vital to this community.
Continue prioritizing the arts as part of downtown vitality and economic development.
Continue support for arts and culture in downtown SLO! A vibrant and supported arts and culture
scene is a major draw for tourists and gives SLO residents a sense of community pride. Arts and
culture are such good investments as they draw in visitors to downtown, who then spend money
in businesses and parking spots.
In a May 2024 report on KEYT, the City's tourism and marketing manager said it best: "The
economic impact of travel spending in SLO CAL, it put it in a way that's relatable, is each resident
would need to spend, an additional $20,000-plus to have the same economic impact for the
region," said Lisa Marie Belsanti, Visit SLO CAL Vice President of Communications. "Travel and
tourism is part of the economic lifeblood of the region. It impacts almost every sector, lodging,
restaurants, attractions, retail, everything funnels through that and creates this benefit to SLO
CAL residents."
An October 2023 article in Forbes Magazine reflects the immense impact arts and culture
organizations can have on a local economy: "Cultural tourism is one of the fastest-growing
segments of the tourism industry, accounting for an estimated 40% of all tourism worldwide."
Tourism revenue in the form of Transient Occupancy Tax is the third largest contributor to the
City’s General Fund. Invest in SLO's vibrant economy by investing in a major driver for tourism:
arts and culture!
Continue to enhance/support the Cultural Arts District. This has the potential to be a real
attraction - each element generating synergy for the others. The arts in SLO have become more
prominent in the last few years with sculpture, murals, etc, and it adds cultural richness to our
community. Keep it up!
continue to invest in public art
Continue to support and finish the building of the Monterey Place mixed use building. A thriving
cultural arts district anchored by this project, alongside the Children’s Museum, SLO Arts
Museum, the County Museum and the Mission, will deliver significant and positive economic
impact as well as contribute to the health, happiness and well being of both SLO residents and
visitors.
Continue to support arts and culture in our community; particularly the Cultural Arts District that
will need ongoing support to thrive and grow.
Continue to support, build out and promote the cultural arts corridor
Create and save the ARTS in this COUNTY.
Cultural Arts and Public Art…continue and expand investment through public/private
partnerships
Cultural arts are part of one of the major city goals and not listed in this exercise. The value of art
and music and theater and shows to both the community for our quality of life and economic
vitality is inestimable. We need the joy! Should be highlighted.
Cultural Arts District in the major cities goals because this is what keeps our city vibrant.
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Cultural Arts District should be a high priority to the city. A thriving arts community will draw
people and their dollars to downtown. People need a reason to be downtown besides
shopping/eating since they can shop/eat anywhere.
Currently, Major City Goals do NOT include the arts and SLO's Cultural Arts district -- this is a
huge oversight for several reasons. SLO's status as a go-to destinaton DEPENDS ON A VIBRANT
ARTS SCENE. Arts and cultural events will deliver a HUGE economic impact to our city -- and
make it more liveable, social, and dynamic. Our downtown needs a thriving arts scene to support
SLO's retail businesses, which are facing challenges. as a counterweight to the challenges that
retail stores are facing.
The arts play a critical role in building the kind of community all of us want San Luis Obispo to
be!!!
Dear Council, Please include funding for the Cultural Arts District as a major goal in the 2025-27
budget. Funds will be needed for promotional support of the growing district and the resulting
positive economic and cultural impact will be be felt by the entire community. We need a thriving
arts scene in downtown SLO.
Kind Regards.
Diane Clausen
Dear SLO City Council Members,
As a 25-year resident of SLO County, it is imperitive to include support for the Cultural Arts
District in your Major City Goals for the following reasons:
1. A vibrant arts scene is essential to any healthy community.
2. A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to
social well-being.
3. Thriving downtowns generally have an array of arts oƯerings driving economic vitality.
4. Downtown SLO desperately needs a thriving arts scene, especially now as a substantial
counterweight to the challenges that retail stores are facing.
5. The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of community we
want San Luis Obispo to be.
Yours Truly,
Abram Perlstein
Los Osos Resident Since 2000
Developing a Cultural Arts District is crucial for the longtime success of Downtown. Presently,
the main draw of the area is its restaurants, always a volatile business especially in times of
economic downturns. A Cultural Arts District, however, is a solid long term investment that adds
another dimension to the city, one that can survive through boom and bust.
DO NOT FORGET ART, MUSIC, THEATER. This keeps tourists in town and entertained. It is also
essential for our community for the same reason. SLO is not just a place for Cal Poly students.
People live here full-time!
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Encourage and support arts organizations to do more programming to bring more people
downtown who want to enjoy something in addition to food and drink.
Childcare is a critically important topic and helping our families thrive should be a priority. what
the chamber has accomplished with Christine’s eƯorts is to allow for an opening of a
conversation about childcare with dozens of local businesses, large and small, including ours at
Carmel and Naccasha. Many of us have changed our policies and have seriously thought about
ways to do more for our employees with small children. Please renew any grant opportunity to
keep this program open and available for all of our local businesses and to allow Christine to
continue her great work. Thank you for your consideration! Z Naccasha
Encourage downtown historic preservation and restoration
Continue Community OƯicers in Downtown or out this investment into the Clean & Safe
Ambassador Program
Encourage construction of downtown housing to increase customer base and collaborate with
Amtrak/Flixbus for car-free tourism
Grow the arts. Look into Denver's SCFD program. Arts, culture, and scientific organizations add
vibrancy to downtown and drive other economic benefits such as parking fees and spending at
bars and restaurants
Hello as a native of SLO, born here in 1965, and current resident, I urge the council to include
support for the Cultural Arts District in their Major City Goals for this coming year… and the years
ahead.
A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community as a thriving Cultural Arts District will
deliver significant economic impact and contribute to our social well-being. Thriving downtowns
generally have an array of arts oƯerings which maintain, enrich, contribute, and inspire a
downtown’s economic vitality. Our downtown needs a thriving arts scene as a counterweight to
the challenges that retail stores are facing and the arts play an important role as a connective
tissue in building the kind of community we want San Luis Obispo to be.
Thank you for your time and consideration of SLO Arts!
Matt & Joan Smith
Hello from Ping Tsao. I encourage the City Council to include in its Goals for 2025-2027 support
of the Cultural Arts District. SLO has been my hometown for 45 years. I have volunteered and
donated for aspects that make this community thrive - French Hospital, PHC Clinics, Botanical
Garden, Performing Arts Center, Coastal Education Foundation, and SLO REP. An important part
of thriving is economic vitality that feeds the soul and brings people together.
Hello SLO City Council
I strongly feel that a vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community.
A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to social
well-being . Art after Dark is a wonderful example for people gathering on Friday nights in
downtown , socializing and learning about the local artists and diƯerent venues where the
exhibits are shown.
I am a local (Avila Beach) artist myself and participated in the Art After Dark event a few times. It
attracted a lot of my friends to visit downtown, go for dinner, strolling through our beautiful town
and shopping at our local shops. Please support the artists and the businesses in downtown in
the future.
Respectfully,
Beate Amler
www.beateamler.com
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Hello,
Please include support for the Cultural Arts District in our Major City Goals. A thriving Cultural
Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to social well-being. San
Luis Obispo needs to prioritize the Arts District as part of a character defining community value
that supports the community’s sense of place, livability, and culture. Than you.
Hopefully more attention will be given to expanding the arts in our community. With the beautiful
facility of the PAC @ Cal Poly and the new SLO REP theater, our town should be ready to compete
with the best of the best. Without adequate funding this cannot happen
How is there no "ARTS" room in this community forum? The mind boggles.
The Cultural Arts District (including SLOMA, History Center, Children's Museum and SLO REP)
will be key to ensuring a robust downtown that teems with energy and economic activity.
I am grateful for the city's investment in the cultural district and know that this will improve the
vitality of downtown. Further investment in our museums will create more of an experiential
downtown and help bind a community together.
I am urging the council to include support for the Cultural Arts District in their Major City Goals. I
have enjoyed SLO Rep and SLOMA and believe that a vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy
community. A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and
contribute to social well-being. Although we are a smaller community, thriving downtowns
generally have an array of arts oƯerings which enriches and attracts others to join in and
contribute to the downtown’s economic vitality.
Our downtown needs a thriving arts scene as a counterweight to the challenges that retail stores
are facing. The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of
community we want San Luis Obispo to be.
Please consider the importance of the Cultural Arts Center to SLO's future!
Kind regards. I am in favor of the proposed "Arts District," which would include the SLO Art Museum and the to -
be-built SLO REP Theatre. Along with the existing Children's Museum and the historical Mission
and its Plaza, this downtown "Arts District" will add to the allure of our downtown and increase
business for local restaurants and hotels!
Funding more clean-up services - power washing the sidewalks on a regular basis and
addressing debris and homeless challenges
I ask that the City Council include support for the Cultural Arts District as one of the Major City
Goals.
The City has already invested money in the Arts and in the Cultural Arts District in a major way
through the new parking structure now under construction. Protect your (our) investment by
specifically listing Support for the Cultural Arts District as a Major City goal.
Thank you.
John Ozanich
I believe it is essential to support the cultural arts district in our major city goals. Art unites
people from all over SLO, makes cities thrive, and by investing in art, we promote community and
enrich our cities from the heart!
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I believe it is important for our downtown to have a thriving arts scene. I feel that it contributes
not only to our local economy but also for bringing our community together.
Get rid of paid parking. It’s not productive to business. It is just another form of taxation to pay
bloated city salaries
I encourage the SLO CIty Council to include funding for the Cultural Arts District in your Major
City Goals. Although I live in Oakland, I visit the SLOMA museum whenever I'm in town, as well as
other art venues. It is one of the attractions for me as a visitor to your lovely town.
The arts build communities, and provides a platform to present your city's creative, vibrant face. I
urge you to include arts funding in your Budget.
Respectfully, Lorrie Fink
I encourage you to find ways to support the arts as a key driver in local economic development
and Downtown SLO vitality
I hope you will include support for the arts and the Cultural Arts District in your major city goals. A
vibrant Cultural Arts District would add economic benefits to the downtown as people visit
restaurants and shops in conjunction with their arts activities. And the arts help to foster the kind
of community we want for San Luis Obispo.
I kindly ask that the council supports the Cultural Arts District in their Major City Goals. The arts
are essential for the future success of our youth, and the healthy well being of our community.
Thank you!
I am saddened by the loss of parklets in downtown SLO. I am unsure if it is fair, but I blame the
city for imposing regulatory burdens and financial costs on businesses that resulted in eƯiciently
used business space to be reconverted back to extremely ineƯicient on street parking. If I had a
magic wand I would pedestrianize Higuera allowing outdoor shopping and eating outside of every
Business place - parklets are compromise between that dream an existing traƯic circulation.
Apparently I believe the downtown should be allowed to grow upwards and for there to be
businesses allowed on higher levels (as well as liberalized signage regulations)
I respectfully request that the Council please add the arts as part of it major city goals .The
unique are in SLO is part of its diversity. Thank you
I see that the Cultural Arts District has not been included in the 2025 -2027 Major City Goals. I am
dismayed that such an important part of any dynamic city's life is not being given the priority it
deserves. As a tourist destination, as the home of intelligent, sophisticated residents, SLO must
have a vibrant cultural scene. Please reconsider this omission.
I did not feel like the shop local program in December was fair and catered to the same
audiences. In years past, they honored both retail and restaurants. In 2024 they only honored
retail but were still oƯering restaurants gift cards. Our form of holiday celebration is spending
time with family at restaurants, having togetherness. This no longer is an "acceptable" way to
support local, so if they do not accept these receipts, they shouldn't be giving them out either.
Retail should support retail. I lost support for the program when they would no longer honor
something they had done in the past. Restaurant month is completely diƯerent and should play
by its own rules.
I strongly recommend the City's support for the arts in our community and continue supporting
the development of the Arts and Cultural Art District. The arts not only enrich our community and
bring people together, they encourage new visitors (locally, statewide and nationally), who
support the downtown restaurants and retail businesses. Additionally, it makes our community a
more inviting place to live, work, raise families and retire. I can hardly think of a more important
place to use our tax dollars to get an ongoing return on investment.
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I think developing and supporting the arts district is critical to our city. It provides a public space
to connect and exchange ideas and cultural enrichment in addition to providing tourism.
I think it is vital to support the development of the downtown cultural arts center! As brick and
mortar stores struggle, the cultural arts center will bring additional activity to downtown and
contribute to a thriving downtown population
I think it’s important to specifically call out the cultural arts district as this can be the unifying
force for a lot of downtown economic development
I understand that SLO Repertory Theater was not listed as a place to support. It would be terrible
if they lost any help they may get from the city. It is such a wonderful venue and an important
asset to the city. You know how small it is so ticket sales could never provide enough revenue.
Please keep the theater included in the city’s priority for development.
Thank you very much for your attention to,this matter.
Joy Tuman
I urge support for the downtown community and cultural arts district. I'm surprised that it is not
on your list considering all of the recent changes to the infrastructure of that neighborhood. If
support for the arts isn't part of that revitalization, I will be very disappointed!
I urge the city council to support the Cultural Arts District in the council’s Major City Goals. A
vibrant Cultural Arts District has a positive economic impact on the city. The new SLOREP
theatre alone will provide over $1 million annually to the downtown. Thank you for your
consideration.
I urge the City to include the Cultural Arts District as a priority when considering future goals. I
live on Dana St., my husband works downtown and we know how vital a thriving arts scene could
be as a counterweight to the challenges that retail stores are facing. A vibrant arts scene is
essential to a healthy community and can help solidify SLO and a cultural destination in
California. Thank you for your consideration.
I urge the council to support a downtown arts district, and the arts in general in the city. As a
regular visitor to SLO from the Bay Area, the arts and their ancillary benefits are a big part of why I
spend time in the area.
I urge the council to support the Cultural Arts District in its Major City Goals. A vibrant arts scene
is essential to a healthy community.
I urge you to include the Cultural Arts District in the Major City Goals. I was raised on the central
coast and have currently lived in SLO for 9 years. I have worked in tandem with SLO city in my
previous job for over 5 years. Given my experience with talking to locals, new residents, and
thousands of tourists, part of what attracts people to visit/spend money in SLO, is due to funding
the Cultural Arts District. What draws people to SLO is the cultural, historical, artistic charm that
is possible due to funding ART. It would be a disservice to the vitality of SLO and SLO’s economic
development, if you left out ART from SLO cities Major City Goals. I urge you to include art in SLO
cities Major City Goals as it adds value to SLO’s Economic Development.
I urge you to please consider including support for the Cultural Arts District in SLO city's major
city goals. Supporting the Cultural Arts District will help build the connective tissue of SLO's
community and continue to bring in diverse art and culture to our town. Furthermore, if we want
to continue to be a thriving downtown, throughout economic ups and downs, arts are a
necessary mainstay that will continue to anchor the vibrancy and approachability for residents,
visitors and other businesses.
I want to express ardent support for the Downtown SLO Arts District. The district is the hub of a
wheel that turns economic vitality, promotes our community character and creates important
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connections and opportunities for all of us. It is San Luis Obispo at its best. Please support this
important piece of our community.
I was asked to voice my opinion on supporting the arts in Downtown SLO. I do believe it is
important. That said, I find downtown to be very depressing due to the unhoused and sick people
hanging out. The sidewalks are dirty and the trees need pruning. Some stores have been empty
for over nine years? Why is that?I used to really enjoy downtown SLO and found it charming.
Today I avoid it at all costs.
I would like the Council to continue to reiterate the importance of supporting cultural arts in the
downtown--with the fading of retail, cultural experiences (along with food & drink) become
paramount for attracting locals and visitors alike. And the arts nurture our souls during bad times
no matter what. Whether it's the Art Museum, SLO Rep, Children's Museum or other more
diverse cultural activities, it's vital that the City strongly expresses the importance of the cultural
arts for our community by including funding for the continued development of the Cultural Arts
district and activities.
I would like to ask that support for the Cultural Arts District be included in The Major City Goals.
Experiencing the arts is essential to our well being and sense of community.
Thank you
I would like to urge the council to include support for the Cultural Arts District in the Major City
Goals. A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community and plays an important role in
building the kind of community we want SLO to be, including overcoming the economic impact of
the past 4 years and reviving our downtown's vitality. Thank you.
I would like to urge you to consider supporting the Arts downtown. A thriving Cultural Arts
District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to social well-being.
Art can bring people together and create community in our wonderful downtown!
I would love to see support for the Cultural Arts District in the goals. The arts are what tie us
together as a community because they transcend language barriers and social barriers. We can
all share the arts, both visual and performing arts.
I would love to support the cultural arts district. The work done at this point has made the
community a vital and thriving cultural hub that needs to be sustained in order to be a diverse
and welcoming community.
I would request that you support the arts in SLO as a major ongoing goal. It's places like the Art
Museum, First Friday, SLO Rep, the Palm Theater, etc. that draw a community together and draw
them to the downtown area to shop and dine. This is so important.
I’d urge the council to include support for the Cultural Arts District in their Major City Goals. I
believe a vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community. Personally, I think a thriving
Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to social well-being.
I know my wife and I enjoy public art and activities on our date nights to SLO. It makes for a
thriving and exciting downtown and keeps us on the lookout for novel art and performance. It’s
also a great way to exist side by side with construction and retail vacancy when we see a “pop” of
art.
I’m wondering why developing the Arts is not part of the plan. Going to SLO Rep is one of many
reasons we go downtown.
· A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to
social well-being.
· Thriving downtowns generally have an array of arts oƯerings driving economic vitality.
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· The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of community we
want San Luis Obispo to be
I’m writing in strong support of a Cultural Arts District in San Luis Obispo.
The arts are not only what make this relatively small town punch way above its weight in value to
the region, but oƯer experiences that are an economic engine—and cannot be easily outsourced
like physical goods.
The theatre and arts is what brings me downtown to SLO. Let’s help keep the arts ever more
vibrant and relevant to this town.
I'd like to request that you support the Cultural Arts District in our Major City Goals. The Cultural
Arts District contributes to our vital, vibrant, relevant downtown. A community with a healthy arts
scene balances an otherwise retail-heavy environment that is needed. It brings excitement and
beauty in such an important way. Our town is unique and beautiful; it needs a downtown with
arts to stay that way.
I'd like to see more focus on supporting the arts. They add to the vibrancy of the downtown area.
And bring in visitors and locals who will then frequent other stores and restaurants. A vibrant arts
scene is essential to a healthy and interesting community.
I love our downtown, but the parking situation isn’t ideal sometimes. I know there’s no perfect
solution. I’d like to see more places to congregate. I live near downtown but sometimes it’s not
worth the hassle to drive there/find parking if only to grab a quick bite or do a take-out. Let’s make
going to downtown as a destination and then having a meal there secondary.
In addition to beautiful nature, as a city, we need to cultivate an environment for visual and
performing arts for the locals as well as to show the visitors that SLO is rich in multiple
dimensions.
In all the various categories listed, it is surprising there’s no mention of arts & culture. This is vital
to successful communities. Data show people move to towns and cities that have vibrant arts
scenes. Please include nonprofits like SLOMA and SLO Rep in your planning in order to financially
support a high quality cultural arts district. And continuing to support the PAC on Cal Poly’s
campus is important as well, thank you.
In order for SLO's downtown to remain vital and thriving, it MUST have strong culture and arts
programming. A downtown cannot just be a place to eat and shop. Cultural programs are
essential for attracting people to visit the city in the first place, which in turn will encourage them
to be patrons of the restaurants and shops. I urge the council to add expanding the Cultural Arts
District to our Major City Goals for 2025-2027.
Include Cultural Vitality. Improve the cultural corridor and cultural events in the downtown.
I see the swarm of comments on the so-called cultural arts district and feel compelled to
observe that the taxpayers of the City have already invested many millions of dollars with little to
show for it. I suppose we'll have another parking garage eventually--a mixed blessing to be sure.
Perhaps it's time to hit pause on those investments while we redirect our scarce resources to
other priorities?
Improve tenant protections so people can live within downtown areas
Increase opportunities for safe and dedicated pedestrianism. More safe and protected walking
can mean more shopping!
Increased general fund investment in economic development and business retention programs.
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Involve K-12 kids: entrepreneurial days, cleanup days, ambassador days, a-day-in-the-life series
of diƯerent types of public servants and employees.
Invest in public art and downtown activations
Invest in the ARTS!
Invest in the Cultural Arts—-the SLOMA, and all local and community oriented music, dance
theater and art.
Investment in the Cultural District, museum of art and cultural activities.
It is time for the city to prioritize the needs of our community in light of decreased funding for
aƯordable housing, keeping our neighbors in safe secure aƯordable rental housing will ensure a
workforce and thriving downtown.
Investing in anchor projects like a theater or museum when folks can’t aƯord to live here is acting
as if we are not in 2025 and facing climate catastrophes, diminished federal and state funding
and harm and harassment to our most vulnerable communities.
Please invest in A Tenant hotline, And ordinances that will protect and avoid spending when
people are evicted or ensuring that only the wealthy have safe, habitable spaces to call home.
Also please cap the rent.
Make downtown Higuera a pedestrian zone
It is imperative to include the Arts and Culture when discussing plans for any city or county. The
arts are the heartbeat of any culture and deserve to be an important partner to the city's goals
and objectives. Public art is what the community resonates with and draws visitors locally and
from afar.
It is integral to a city and its community to have at its core a strong Arts District. The arts inspires
and connects people, and oƯers a central venue for people to meet. Please support the art in San
Luis Obispo.
It is my understanding that the city's Cultural Arts District is not listed as a major city goal. I urge
you to include it. A vibrant arts community (including the San Luis Obispo International Film
Festival and its operation of the Palm Theater, SLO Rep and SLO Museum of Art) is critical to our
city's economic vitality and social well-being. It is a connective tissue that is vitally needed,
especially given current retail challenges. Thank you. Sandy Duerr
more downtown events! and more unique partnerships to showcase our unique and thriving
downtown
Protect business owners from having the building they lease be purchased, leading to a tripling of
their rent and ultimate eviction.
reduce the excessive building and planning regulations and fees—-you will NOT have any small
businesses left—-it will be only national chains that can aƯord to open a business in downtown
slo
Repave our torn up streets.
Love our Little Theater "in the square" I call our SLO REP, because -we'll, it's square! Wonderful
productions! Don't let it disappear!!
SLO needs more "weird" attractions. An alleyway of bubble gum and a tacky inn isn't enough
weird for me.
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SLO Restaurant Month is too specialized & the 3-course meals are too large. The former gift card
program seemed more rewards driven and generated more excitement (the Chamber’s oƯice
was packed every day!)
Maintain full support for continuation of important "cultural corridor", particularly unfinished
components: SLOREP and SLOMA.
Maintain funding for The Arts and for The Cultural Arts District. Art, culture are essential for a
healthy, vibrant community; this district especially attracts both locals and visitors to engage,
enjoy, spend time and money in our city.
Support “quality of life” business for the downtown such as an independent grocer for actual
produce/eggs/daily needs, and health clubs/gyms
Support someplace in town that oƯers relatively aƯordable healthy food like grain bowls for the
public at large. SLO has way too much poo le nutrition restaurant food and very little healthy
food.
More variety of businesses downtown like gyms
My husband and I are very excited about the Cultural Arts District to include the new SLO Rep
theatre. As strong patrons of the arts, we recognize how the arts contribute to the vitality of a
community and help to bring people with diverse backgrounds together. It's important to have the
support of the City for a thriving arts scene - performing and visual arts. We know it has a large
economic impact on the city and can help local businesses thrive. Please be sure that he Major
City Goals for 2025-27 include support for the arts!
My husband and I visited SLOMA yesterday, after lunch at Novo. We try to visit each new exhibit at
least once. We value what the arts bring to SLO, and we participate in several arts-related
activities Downtown. The arts bring guests - local and tourist, and guests of the arts spend
money.
Our downtown needs a thriving arts scene as a counterweight to the challenges that retail stores
are facing.
Our downtown needs a thriving arts scene as a counterweight to the challenges that retail stores
are facing. A vibrant downtown is supported by Cultural Arts and the Cultural Arts District, which
includes SLO Rep, SLOMA and now the SLO Film Center at the Palm and should be apart of the
vision of Downtown SLO.
Support the idea of “locals” neighborhoods. Creating local neighborhoods that we can walk to or
bicycle to.
The culture arts district is just entertainment for the SLO white elite. I can't aƯord tickets to the
theater, parking tickets, or a baby sitter and don't have time to go anyway since I have to work
three jobs to make ends meet. How about investing in me and my family?
Part of the draw to SLO is the amazing artists that live and work here. SLOMA, in particular,
provides a wonderful and accessible art experience for both residents and visitors, alike. It is
fantastic that students and anyone from the community can access the gallery for free. The level
of artistic work is outstanding. I recently visited the Whitney Bedford exhibit and absolutely loved
the work. I told everyone I know about it. Please keep things like this going... this is part of what
makes SLO great. Please do not let SLO become a homogenous, boring town. Keep the Central
Coast special... that's what it has going for it and will carry it into the future.
Please add support for our downtown Cultural Arts District to your Major City Goals, which will go
along way in maintaining and adding to our vibrant arts scene which helps deliver a significant
economic impact and contribute to our community we want San Luis Obispo to be.
Please allow funds to support the arts.
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Please be sure to add “the arts” and “cultural vitality” to this section. A thriving Cultural Arts
District will be a definite benefit to the vibrancy of downtown SLO, not to mention the positive
economic impact it will have, as patrons shop, dine and drink before or after they attend events.
Catherine and Richard Luckett
Please be sure to continue to support the Arts in downtown San Luis Obispo. We desperately
need the representation and support of the all the arts, performing and visual downtown, as art
feeds culture in a community. Without it we could not thrive.
Please be sure to include the Cultural Arts District! It does so much to bring business to
downtown, promote empathy and community discussions, and give both youth and adults
opportunities to gain skills and training in areas not available elsewhere. It also elevates the city
in bringing tourism here, which is such a big part of our economy.
Please consider including a Cultural Arts District in your larger plan.
* A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy and vibrant community.
* Thriving downtowns generally have an array of arts related oƯerings that engage the community,
its visitors and contribute to the economic vitality and enrichment of the small businesses and
culture of downtown SLO.
* The arts play an important role in community connection, collaboration and creativity that are
building blocks of the kind of community we know San Luis Obispo has been but in an even
better capacity.
Please consider supporting a Cultural Arts District as one of our major city goals. A thriving
Cultural Arts District will have a powerful positive impact on both the economy and the social
fabric of our community. By fostering a dynamic arts scene, we can invigorate our downtown,
drawing more visitors and boosting local businesses. Thriving downtowns are often characterized
by diverse arts. Supporting a Cultural Arts District is a proactive step toward enhancing our city
and ensuring its long-term prosperity.
Please continue City support of the arts, including SLOMA, as a priority. This is a critical
opportunity to enlighten our community bringing creativity and and a space to share ideas and
create new possibilities while also attracting visitors
Please continue the support local arts. It's been a huge part of our lives and a strong community
needs a vibrant art scene for a wonderful community. It's SO important and please do all that you
can support the arts community here in SLO
Please continue to foster and grow the arts in downtown SLO, the year round programming of
SLORep and the wonderful shows are an essential option to get people downtown. A presence of
the arts downtown also help represent the community we are in SLO.
Please do not forget the arts. SLOMA and other visual arts are an essential part of downtown SLO.
Neglecting the arts is shortsighted.
Please do not let our cultural arts disappear from our city. It is so important the we are able to
enjoy and participate in our museums for us and for our children.
Marlene Goodman
Please ensure your support for the Cultural Arts District in your Major City Goals. Art after dark
and other museum and cultural art events are the main reasons we enjoy downtown SLO, and are
extremely important.
Please give meaningful support to cultural arts in our community, particularly the Cultural Arts
District that has great potential to become an important city hub for locals and visitors, a hub
that will in turn benefit the downtown business/retail community. It’s hard to think of a truly
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thriving downtown in CA that doesn’t include a healthy, community-supported cultural arts
focus. Thank you for the opportunity to give input.
Please include support for a cultural arts district! As in all major cities, the arts play a crucial role
in our thriving community. Having a lively arts scene also contributes to social wellbeing and a
strong economy.
Please include support for the Cultural Arts District in SLO's Major City Goals. As a newcomer to
SLO, one of the things my husband and I have enjoyed and come to value is the thriving
downtown arts community including the REP, the Art Museum and the summer concerts. The
arts scene draws people to downtown with a corresponding and significant economic benefit.
Please include support for the cultural arts district in the city’s major goals. A thriving art scene is
vital to community well being as well as economically productive. Thank you.
Please include support for the Cultural Arts District in the Major City Goals.
We think it is absolutely top priority for this growing city to commit to cultural opportunities to
attract citizens & visitors to bring them together. We must strengthen a sense of community with
activities for all ages. The city periphery is bringing so many new residents --let's give them
reasons to love SLO and to linger in the heart of this city and not stay at home. People align when
they can enjoy colorful murals, plays, works of art, kids frolicking in museums, etc. Restaurants
and shops flourish thereby, too.
Please include support for the Cultural Arts District in your Major City Goals The Excellence of its
Arts and Music are the Signature of San Luis Obispo and the City is recognized for this all over the
country. If included, the success of the Arts will continue to have a significant economic impact
on our City. Thank you.
Please include support for the Cultural Arts District in your Major City Goals. A thriving downtown
is defined by community participation in the arts. We are excited about having such a district in
San Luis Obispo!
Please include support for the Cultural Arts District in your major goals. We're from Iowa, for
heaven's sake, and when we travel to California, San Luis Obispo is first on our "visit" list. The
city should be so proud of its Arts District, in particular the collaboration with SLO Repertory
Theatre. Your thriving arts scene is a hallmark of the City, and gives it a well deserved reputation
as a vibrant community. Don't let up!
Please include support for the downtown arts district! The arts are an important piece of creating
the type of environment we want in the city of SLO. One where everyone has a place and feels
included!
Please include support for theCultural Arts District in their Major City Goals. The arts play an
important role in our community. Plus contribute to downtowns economy.
Please include the arts and cultural arts in the City's Major Goals - they benefit people of all ages!
Please keep the arts as a central and important focus of SLO.
Please keep the completion of SLO Rep's theater and the Arts District a priority.
please please consider incorporating more arts into the downtown SLO scene and even
improving the SLO art museum
Please prioritize arts funding and particularly Cultural Arts District funding. We are presently
looking to move to SLO after visiting for over 30 years. A vibrant arts scene is high on our list of
reasons for choosing SLO.
Please provide funding for the Arts and cultural arts in your budgeting plans for SLO. Having a
vibrant arts program for our citizens is vital for a healthy community. Thanks You
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Please provide support for the Cultural Arts District in the Major City Goals. Art brings us
together to enjoy beauty, creativity and human expression.
Please save the arts. The art museum and artist support in this community has been such an
enriching experience. I feel like it brings our community together.
Please support art programming! Our art museum and the events they run are a big draw to the
downtown area. We often eat and shop after the events. It adds another layer of interest to our
community
Please support SLO Rep Theater
Please support SLOMA and local arts.
Please support the arts and cultural district and include it in your major city goals. The arts are
important for the vibrancy of our community. SLOMA is a valued asset to our city.
Please support the arts as one of your goals; having a thriving arts scene makes SLO a more
worthwhile place to be, builds community, and encourages people to explore and visit.
Please support the arts in SLO a vibrant arts scene makes for a vibrant community!!Our
downtown needs a thriving arts scene as a counterweight to the challenges that retail stores are
facing.
· The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of community we
want San Luis Obispo to be.
Please support the Cultural Arts centers like SLOMA. My autistic son has very much benefitted
from their classes in the past, and years later, it is still one of the proudest moments in his life
when his artwork was on display in thr museum. Our future generation is most important. Thank
you.
Please support the Cultural Arts District as part of your major goals. The City of San Luis Obispo
needs to support and cherish arts and cultural programming in order to keep our community
vibrant and welcoming to visitors. As the publisher of SLO Review (sloreview.org) I see every day
the benefits of a thriving arts scene to local children, community-minded adults, and visitors who
want to enjoy local food, beverages, sights, and events that show oƯ the beautiful work and spirit
of our local artists, whether they are chefs, musicians, winemakers, performers or artists. Please
don’t forget the arts! - Charlotte Alexander
Please support the Cultural Arts District in the Major City Goals.
A thriving Arts District will provide a significant economic impact as well as providing greater
social exposure.
Please support the Cultural Arts District in your Major City Goals! The arts are absolutely integral
to the character of San Luis Obispo, and a vibrant arts scene is absolutely necessary to keep the
city thriving. It's a huge part of what sets SLO apart from so many other small to medium sized
cities and to lose sight of that would be a tragedy.
Please support the Cultural Arts District in your major city goals. My entire family always enjoys
the season of performances oƯerred by SLO Rep. It is an amazing cultural asset of our
community. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Ron and Laurel Viola
Please support the Cultural Arts District! Arts is a vital piece of the economic engine downtown,
and the District provides valuable services to the entire County, not just the City.
Please support the Cultural Arts District. Without a healthy art scene a town like SLO loses it's
charm. I live here, but when traveling always look for a place like home that has a vibrant music
and art scene. Things are harder for my family economically and it seems that everyone is feeling
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it - now I see some places are unable to fund the arts and I'd really hate to see that happen here
in SLO. Thank you for your time, Michael Eddy
The following letter was emailed to the Council, but including it here for good measure.
Dear Mayor Stewart and Members of the City Council,
On behalf of the San Luis Coastal Education Foundation, I am writing to express our strong
support for maintaining arts and culture as one of the City of San Luis Obispo’s core priorities in
the updated Major City Goals. As an organization dedicated to leveraging the power of K-12 public
education to build an economically mobile and equitable homegrown talent pipeline, we
recognize the critical role that a thriving arts and culture sector plays in fostering economic
development and community vitality.
Research has consistently shown that investments in arts and culture yield significant economic
and social benefits. According to the Americans for the Arts’ Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 report,
nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences generated $166.3 billion in
economic activity nationwide in 2015, supporting 4.6 million jobs and generating $27.5 billion in
government revenue. On a local level, a robust arts and culture ecosystem contributes to the
vibrancy and uniqueness of our community, making it a more attractive place to live, work, and
invest. This is particularly important as San Luis Obispo continues to create high-quality jobs
aligned with our region’s economic strategy.
Our Education Foundation is deeply committed to fostering economic mobility for the 44% of
socioeconomically disadvantaged students in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
These students represent untapped potential, and by pairing high-quality job creation with a
culturally vibrant community, we can encourage them to envision a future where they can thrive
here at home. Research indicates that communities with diverse and thriving cultural assets are
more likely to retain their young talent, particularly those who value creativity, innovation, and
connection. For example, a study by the Knight Foundation and Gallup found that “social
oƯerings,” which include arts and cultural opportunities, are among the top factors that attach
people to their communities.
As the city updates its Major City Goals, we urge you to recognize arts and culture not just as an
amenity but as a foundational element of economic and community development. By prioritizing
and investing in this sector, San Luis Obispo can:
- Encourage Youth Retention: A vibrant cultural scene enhances quality of life and provides
young people with compelling reasons to stay, live, and work in their hometown.
- Support Workforce Development: Arts and culture contribute to the development of creativity
and critical thinking—skills essential for the jobs of the future.
- Promote Equity and Inclusion: Cultural programs and public art initiatives can reflect and
celebrate the diverse experiences of all community members, fostering a sense of belonging and
unity.
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Our foundation stands ready to collaborate with the city and other community partners to ensure
that arts and culture remain a central priority in shaping the future of San Luis Obispo. Together,
we can build a community where every student, regardless of socioeconomic background, has
the opportunity to thrive in a culturally rich and economically dynamic environment.
Thank you for your leadership and commitment to making San Luis Obispo a place where
creativity, innovation, and opportunity flourish. We look forward to supporting the city’s eƯorts to
sustain arts and culture as a cornerstone of our collective success.
Sincerely,
Christine Robertson
Executive Director
San Luis Coastal Education Foundation
With the improvements to Mission Plaza, add attractions for a children's play area so that
families have a reason to spend time in MP and have a fun break area downtown
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Zone for business on the street level topped by apartments and low cost high density housing
projects
San Luis Obispo is poised to become a major arts destination. We would like the council to
expedite approval and grant a few waiver for the Creekside Art Walk along the entire east facing
facade of SLO Gallery. Also, there was previous support among the city council for a banner
spanning Broad Street near the museum that would say Cultural Arts District. What happened to
that proposal?
San Luis Obispo needs a vibrant Cultural Arts District to bring people downtown every night of
the week. Theatre, Music, Visual Arts are what make a city thrive. A lively arts scene can have a
significant economic impact on our city.
San Luis Obispo would be bereft were it not to support their cultural arts...the Art museum, SLO
Rep, Children's Museum, History Museum, all of which are essential to the vibrancy of this city.
The city's cultural arts and programs are also important to the many surrounding communities,
not to forget visitors as well who flock to the central coast for the many amenities that this region
has to oƯer.
Slo Arts and Culture District
SLO Arts Cultural District!!!
SLO needs a vibrant arts community to maintain its status as a premier, livable city on the central
coast. Arts provide connection for young and old, all economic segments and multiple
ethnicities. Arts also support the downtown economy in general by drawing people downtown
who spend at our restaurants and shops while in town. Please support investment in the arts
such as the developing cultural arts corridor with its new and growing theatres and museums.
Thank you.
Stop with the 2 hour limit parking.
I hear people in my store all the time saying they have to leave because they can’t add more time
to their meter. They’re shopping around after lunch and forced to leave. It does not help our
businesses and lively-ness around town.
SLO REP is a crucial element of creating a vibrant arts community in SLO. Please continue to
support the development of the new theatre and know that our investment will help all members
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of our community, especially the businesses in SLO that will see more foot traƯic, more tourism
and better quality employees willing to move here with high quality theatre available to all.
Increase hours of public transit to downtown to match restaurant employee hours.
Help people who park in the parking garages know what floor they are on by indicating floor
numbers in the stairwells (idea for Parking Services).
Keep the free parking days during the holidays and continue investing in new holiday lights in
Mission Plaza and around downtown. Also, more public art installations!
Lower parking rates. Bring back free parking after 6pm.
Support a strong representation of the arts in our community including the San Luis Obispo
Museum of Art.
· A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community.
· A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to
social well-being.
· Thriving downtowns generally have an array of arts oƯerings driving economic vitality.
· Our downtown needs a thriving arts scene as a counterweight to the challenges that retail
stores are facing.
· The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of community we
want San Luis Obispo to be.
Support for the arts should be on the priority list. Cultural institutions are vital to a community.
Downtown needs more cultural attractions to remain vital and relevant.
Lower taxes for purchasing products in our city.
Make it easier to drive into town to do business, shop, and dine. My elderly relatives, and friends
no longer go downtown due to parking and driving being more diƯicult.
Reduction of parking rates for customers of city businesses. It’s hard to purchase large items
when riding a bike. I’m a bicyclist, but I don’t purchase as much biking as when i have my car.
I don’t go to dinner as often on my bike, i like to drive with friends and family to go out to eat.
Support the arts! Having a vibrant art scene is a vital part of who we are as a community 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Support the cultural arts district. A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic
impact and contribute to social well-being.
Support the cultural scene, art district and Sloma, Art plays an important role in a community, it
opens up minds and is especially needed in these scary times , brings serenity and Hope
Parking makes me prefer to eat out of downtown. Amplified by the cost of parking and
requirements to pay through 9pm.
Why are we paying for parking 6-9pm? Don’t you want to encourage more people to come
downtown ?
Supporting and expanding the downtown Cultural and Arts programs are very important to a
thriving and healthy community. The Downtown can't just be retail; bringing people together
through cultural performances and the performing arts helps support economic stability.
Support for the Cultural Arts District needs to be a part of the overall city plan.
Supporting the arts and the cultural arts district is crucial to the health of downtown. The arts,
and in particular the SLO Museum of Art and SLO REP, both benefit the emotional health of the
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community but can be key economic drivers as well. I'm disappointed that this was not even an
option to be ranked in the Downtown and Economic Development section.
Supporting the arts in downtown slo attracts tourists and locals alike and helps every business
gain more foot traƯic.
Supporting the Cultural Arts District will allow San Luis Obispo to stand out as a vibrant and
unique city, showcasing art as a powerful way to celebrate our community's creativity.
Additionally, fostering the arts will promote the healthy, creative development of our children,
ensuring they thrive in a supportive environment.
The arts (visual, performing, etc.) are important for areas that are thriving and building
community rather than just surviving.
The Arts are a necessary, ongoing communication in our community and through time. They oƯer
a path of connecting and seeing each other in new ways- heart opening relationships that are
vital to a healthy community. Visual and Performance Arts are critical to enhancing that unique
creative spark in us all, as well as facilitating welcome arms to tourists. Please support the
Cultural Arts District in your Major City Goals. Thank you.
The Arts are critical to the economic growth of a vibrant downtown and adjacent areas. The Arts
are why many people visit a community. The Arts support diversity. The Arts inspire everyone
from youth to elderly. We need more aƯordable studio space. More grants for start ups. Grants
for art for youth.
The arts are vitally important to our family. My kids thrive on music and theater and have learned
about self expression via these arts. My husband and I love to attend plays at the SLO REP
Theater and often we bring our children along too. We hope that you will keep the arts as a main
focus as it brings such beautiful life to our community.
The arts district is a vital piece of the downtown SLO puzzle and every eƯort should be made to
improve and promote the area and it's direct connection to Mission Plaza
THE ARTS IN DOWNTOWN AND SLO IN GENERAL. I cannot believe there aren't any selectable
impact areas shown to choose that include the arts. SLOMA is a gift and should be supported
vigorously.
The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of community we want
San Luis Obispo to be.
The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of community we want
San Luis Obispo to be. A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community.
The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of community we want
San Luis Obispo to be. PLEASE SUPPORT THE ARTS FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN.
The arts!!
The city needs to support the cultural arts district. This is so important to the development of the
Ken business as well and attracts visitors to our city thank you.
Reduce homelessness downtown and provide more aƯordable parking.
The city should consider eliminating or reducing parking fees downtown to make the area more
accessible and encourage more foot traƯic to local businesses. High parking costs deter
residents and visitors, and oƯering free or low-cost parking would create a more welcoming
environment.
The cultural arts are so important to a vital downtown SLO! The visual and performing arts are
such a big part of the personality of our community. They bring the humor, the whimsy, the
laughter, the charm, the mystery, the "Aha!" moments, the sense of wonder, and the connection
to our community. It's a huge part of what makes visitors say, "Gee, I wish I lived HERE! Let's at
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least come back and visit again soon!" We are so fortunate to have a community with many
talented artists and performers. The goals and priorities of our city should reflect this vital part of
our character and our economy.
To achieve downtown vitality and economic development, get rid of paid parking and you’ll have
a lot more people coming downtown spending money.
The equation for true Economic vitality in a downtown is a healthy mix of retail, cultural spaces
and housing. Ensuring that young artists can aƯord to live here is the foundation of a cultural arts
district. A Both and approach of protecting tenants, ensuring habitually so people are in safe,
secure housing and capping the rent means our artists can live, work and create in downtown.
It doesn’t seem right that the non profit downtown SLO organization is needing to raise money for
a clean and safe program when our city should be charged w this. Why can’t the city prioritize its
spending on having a clean and safe ?
The Mission and the Cultural Arts District are, and will continue to be, the heart of downtown San
Luis Obispo. It is where locals young and old gather to enjoy music, the theater, learn of their
history, and experience the visual arts regional and national. It is a cultural resource unmatched
for a community of our size. At the same time it is a magnet for tourists who search out the
cultural center of a community to begin their exploration of our area and create the financial
impact that their visit will have on our economy. Please do not neglect the importance of the
Cultural Arts District on your long-term planning.
Dennis Schneider
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is vital to the community. And should be included in the
Economic Development Plan. It has been a draw for local residents and visitors for decades. It is
a symbol of what San Luis Obispo represents. My children growing up attended the summer arts
program for years. Those classes and visiting the museum regularly inspired our daughter to
major in the Arts in college. It would be shameful to not support the museum that has been a
fabric in our city.
The whole city would benefit from more robust arts oƯerings. The council’s support of eƯorts to
build a new theatre seem smart, especially since private dollars are being raised.
More support for the History Center and art museum would draw even more foot traƯic to
downtown from people other than college students looking for cheap eats and beer.
There was always a thriving arts scene when I was growing up in San Luis Obispo. As an adult I
now work very successfully in the arts and it's thanks to what I was saw and the opportunities I
had as a kid. At a time when people are becoming more isolated and polarised, the arts bring
people together. They also bring in money. A thriving Cultural Arts District will not only deliver
significant economic impact, but contribute to social well-being in the area.
This council has been terrific in supporting the arts. We're lucky you cast a holistic eye as to what
makes a community health. Please retain that frame in your Major City Goals.
This message is for the council members. Your current plan for city goals DOES NOT INCLUDE
FUNDS FOR THE ARTS DISTRICT. A thriving arts district will provide significant economic benefits
and add additional social opportunities, providing a healthy community. Please add the Cultural
Arts District to your major goals for '25-'27.
A long time resident 36 years - Bette Kulp
Thriving downtowns generally have an array of arts oƯerings driving economic vitality.
Keep it clean and green, literally with plants, healthy shrubs, flowers, trees.
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I hope that you will include the arts in your major city goals.
I agree with the following sentiments:
A vibrant arts scene is essential to a healthy community.
· A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver significant economic impact and contribute to
social well-being.
· Thriving downtowns generally have an array of arts oƯerings driving economic vitality.
· Our downtown needs a thriving arts scene as a counterweight to the challenges that retail
stores are facing.
· The arts play an important role as a connective tissue in building the kind of community we
want San Luis Obispo to be.
Thank you.
I write in support of investing in SLO's Cultural Arts District. This district contributes to our
community connectivity, drives economic resilience in our downtown area and continues to
create spaces for our diversity community to find themselves.
We are so grateful for the City’s current investment in the downtown’s arts and culture vitality.
This should be just the beginning as we work together to bring true vibrancy and community
through the arts
We live in Pismo Beach and travel to downtown SLO several times a month for entertainment and
enlightenment. We appreciate the many arts programs available to us here, especially SLO Rep,
SLOMA and the Cal Poly PAC, and love the creation of an arts district - it should be an ongoing
goal of the city. Like many of our friends and so many of our houseguests, the arts are the "draw"
for us, but we accompany those with shopping and lunch or dinner out each time, thus
supporting the business sector as well.
We must include support for the Cultural Arts District!!! Having the arts downtown is critical to
both engaging our local community and attracting people from afar. A key social and economic
issue.
We need a vibrant downtown, and a key component of it must be the Arts. The arts enthuse the
young and satisfy the old. Arts bring people (and their money) into the
community.
We need to support the Arts District downtown. This is an important part of a vibrant community
and something we always look for when we travel.
We urge the City Council to include support for the Cultural Arts District in their Major City Goals
for 2025-2027. The arts play a critical role as a connective tissue in building the kind of
community we all want San Luis Obispo to be. A thriving Cultural Arts District will deliver
significant economic impact to the city and contribute to the social well-being of its citizens.
Please consider this as you finalize the Major City Goals for the upcoming timeframe.
What happened to the arts in these goals? For many of us who live in outlying areas, the arts are
what bring us downtown and we support our wonderful "big city" by visiting restaurants and
shops while we're there! Please have a goal to continue work on creating an "arts district" that
will keep our city dynamic and provide illuminating experiences for all of us.
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When I think about what makes SLO so special, it is access to cultural arts and the exciting plans
for a cultural arts district. I have watched how SLOMA has experienced a rebirth under new
leadership, and continues to be an attraction of downtown SLO.
The plans to build a new SLO Rep are also exciting, bringing increased locals and tourists to the
downtown area. And wow! How spectacular the Arts District can look with this transformation.
I believe a thriving arts scene is essential to a healthy and vibrant community. It will deliver
significant economic impact and contribute to social connections in our community. Our
downtown deserves a thriving arts scene! Please support the Cultural Arts District in your major
city goals for 2025.
Increasing Tenant and Evictions Protections allows downtown employees to live and work
downtown which means vibrant neighborhoods in downtown. Make Tenant Protections a major
city goal
Without the Cultural Arts District....what will you have?! Not much.
Please include support for the Cultural Arts District in your Major City Goals.
A vibrant arts scene keeps the community healthy & happy & attractive to visitors.
Would love to see you support the Cultural Arts District downtown. We are so excited
to see a new theater for SLO Rep which would benefit and community and bring in a lot of
economic growth for our businesses downtown. PLEASE add the arts to your goals for 2025 and
beyond. Our community needs them, and will benefit from them. Debbie Wacker
WOW, we just learned the 2025-2027 Major city Goals do not include support for the Cultural
Arts District. We believe continued support for the District certainly should be considered a
Major City Goal, since the Arts District will be an even greater source of economic power through
this period. The new parking structure and new SLOREP Theater, combined with expanded
exhibitions at SLOMA, are leading the way to make SLO a true destination, driving increased
economic activity throughout the city.
WTF?! Where’s our existing goal of Cultural Vitality?
With all of our empty storefronts and the unlikely return of major retail, the city needs to support
arts groups in ensuring economic viability in attracting people to our downtown. Facilitate convos
between building owners and nonprofit arts groups. Explore lending options to make new
downtown arts presence a reality.
For the love of God, help our souls get through the next 4 years.
Don’t let these empty building owners get away with making $$ BECAUSE they’re empty. Impose
a vacancy tax. Retail is not coming back. Make it harder for those building to sit empty.
Yes! Cultural Arts District is the right idea. That and the library are the only reasons I will visit
downtown in the future--and I've lived here most of my life.
Increasing vacant properties are an existential issue for the downtown business district.
Oftentimes these properties are vacant because rent is too high. Is it possible to impose
penalties of some sort to property owners whose downtown commercial properties remain
vacant for too long of a period of time? This would encourage property owners to adjust rents
accordingly to attract and promote a diverse downtown business environment.
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Stop spending so much money on bicycle lanes and protected bike lanes, reconfiguring roads,
and stop sign intersections, we don’t need 12 warning signs at one intersection, like near the
corner of Monterey and Toro !!
That intersection with 12 signs that say the same thing is totally ridiculous. Six signs for going
north that say the same thing and six signs if you’re heading south , let’s say the same thing.
Explain to the public the CalPers situation.
With employee salary negotiations coming up, I would urge you to maintain budget neutrality. I
understand that employee compensation will rise per employee, but we cannot aƯord to take a
huge hit here. Unfortunately, there may have to be some trimming of the workforce in order to
achieve this goal.
Maintain what is in place before bringing in more and new.
To fund a work program that creates a rental registry, modernizes health and safety requirements
for rental properties, and strengthens eviction protections, revenue sources you should consider
include:
o Fees on residential and commercial buildings that sit vacant for extended periods to oƯset
sales tax losses and the cost of ongoing police and fire protection
o Transfer fees on high-end properties, both residential and commercial
o Tax domiciles not occupied by owners at a substantially higher rate
Reduce the budget for all non essential services expenses by 5%. Essential services are police,
fire, water, sewer. All other activities can be done with less.
Its tough, but we can do it. Use the surplus to reduce our debt and pension liabilities.
Raising taxes is not an option. We already have one of the highest tax rates burdening or local
businesses, who are a main source of our revenue.
Invest year-end carry-over into capital projects to limit debt financing
Tax the rich
Cut city staƯ positions. You are bloated.
Spend less on aesthetic public works projects and invest more in repairing the infrastructure that
needs repair. Reduce greenways and bike path projects.
Expand existing Business license/business tax program to require listing the addresses of ALL
rental properties owned by a property owner & charge a business tax for each address. Requiring
landlords to list all properties AND charging the tax per address would provide more revenue to
the city - also it would allow the same fee to be paid per property regardless if the owner had one
rental or twenty. The fee could be lowered while increasing overall revenue.
Is this cities employee base right sized?
Divest any funds from harmful institutions (fossil fuels, militarization, the prison industrial
complex, etc)
Expand existing business license/tax to require listing of ALL rental properties owned by a
property owner and charge a business tax for each address which will provide more revenue to
the city.
Ensure that the City’s investment portfolio continues to implement ESG screening criteria and
prioritize reducing exposure to fossil-fuel companies.
Bike park is a great way to include the local community around an all inclusive park
Develop a supplier scorecard that measures their delivery to quote. Areas to measure include
quality of work, delivery to schedule, and cost. Scorecard impacts future work.
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Implement penalties to contractors for delayed project completion. Including but not limited to
blocking from future projects.
Reduce police budget
Incorporating cost of orcutt area park as a priority when planning for the future.
Instead of investing SLO City Funds w/ southern California Finance Managers, start a City owned
& Managed Bank which makes secured loans to build & improve homes and business structures
in the City only, make money for the City, grow housing stock and keep funds local.
Partner with local non profits doing the work to achieve major city goals
Move faster with projects to increase the impact of our spend. Delayed projects cost more with
inflation and more project management. Less planning, more action.
To address the shrinking federal funds for aƯordable housing, increase Tenant Protections to
keep renters in safe, secure aƯordable housing. This also avoids the high cost of losing
employees due to the exorbitant rent.
Drop CalPERS as a benefit and go to a 401k style plan that takes the long term burden o Ư the city.
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As a biker in SLO I cannot appreciate the bike lanes enough. Absolutely incredible to see the
protection of riders. However, the amount of variation in bike lane styles is genuinely confusing
for both bikes and cars. I sometimes feel it is safer and more clear to cars to just stay on the right
side of the lane rather than be weaving through a moving bike lane. Again, no matter what, cannot
appreciate the SLO bike lanes enough!!!
Connect the Madonna bike path to downtown under the freeway with a safe bike path.
Connect the Madonna bike path to downtown with a fully-paved, well-lit, wider path, providing a
safe and welcoming connection between Madonna Rd and downtown.
Do not put any more protected bike planes in the city and don’t reconfigure roads so you have to
park in the middle of the street.
Feels in many ways like the recently updated streets are less safe due to thinner lanes and bike
lane transitions especially in areas like the entry to Target in San Luis Obispo. Also, on downtown
side street transitions can be very confusing & especially when there are large trucks there is very
little room to manuever making it even more hazardous for both cars AND bike riders. In spite of
emphasis on bike lanes residents are by far using their vehicles more especially downtown and
other retail areas & many of the changes are making it more diƯicult for vehicular traƯic. Before
investing more time & money into these types of changes in high traƯic locations there should be
an in-depth review and understanding of the actual usage. The car vs bike riding ratio seems to
be about 99% car vs 1% bike/pedestrian usage and the updates are very focused on
bikes/pedestrian.
I like the new striping on Johnson Ave, and would still feel much safer in protected bike lanes.
North Chorro Greenway is great. What about Tank Farm Rd? Some better night lighting at bus
stops would also help.
More protected bike lanes especially something for So Higuera and for Madonna rd over the
freeway please.
More protected bike lanes, reduce speed limits
NO MORE BIKE LANES RUINING STREETS
Prioritize bike and public transit infrastructure
Protected bike lanes.
Stop putting in bike lanes, adding curbs and other hostile architecture. Unless you ride in the
bike lane, "voting" for a protected one does not "protect" bikes. As a cyclist myself, I feel SAFER
riding with traƯic that I know can see me. Also, while I do love my bike, I don't need to ride it to
work. The traƯic that SLO has created from these bike lanes is excessive and seems to be done
for the tourist/visitors, not the residents. Residents know where to ride. Also, the new medians in
the roadways are dangerous and should have been installed better (Johnson Ave).
Stop removing city streets and replacing it with bike lines.
Stop the confusing bike lane madness
Street repairs for Sacramento Street
Want to emphasize the great work n making the city more pedestrian and bike friendly. Still some
ways to go! Higuera needs more bike infrastructure between Santa Rosa and California to protect
cyclists.
We need another east-west bike/ped connector between Broad and South Higuera. Please
initiate discussions with the Garcia Family for a multiuse pathway connecting the eastern
terminus of Prado to Broad Street. This connector is needed to achieve the 20 percent trips-by-
bike goal.
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Work with the county to build a safe bike path from the Vons/MindBody area to the SLO Public
Market/Trader Joes area.
La Loma Adobe house is the oldest adobe house in San Luis Obispo county. Allocate suƯicient
funds to finish rebuilding it.
Continue and expand the dredging operations for Laguna Lake and eƯorts to slow additional
sedimentation. At this date, having the capacity of the lake maintained and increased has to be
considered a necessity to fight wildfires, in addition to its environmental, recreational and visual
mental health benefits.
Continue to dredge Laguna Lake on a annual basis
Laguna Golf Course is in need of very modest expenditures to install the washed -out bridge and
repair the out-of-service Clubhouse, the cost of which is covered by insurance.
Please attend to deficiencies at Laguna Lake Golf Course. The clubhouse has languished for a
number of years. The bridge, especially, needs replacement.
Please consider actions required at Laguna Golf Course, the “lungs” of SLO.
Build Pickleball courts at Laguna Lakes
Construct Pickleball Courts at Laguna Lake Park!?
I would like to see more pickleball courts built before I'm too old to play
More pickle ball courts!
Permanent and lighted pickleball courts
Pickleball courts
With the increase interests in pickleball, we definitely need more permanent pickleball courts in
the area.
Citywide speed limit of 25 mph. Environmental benefits, safety benefits, and makes biking a
more reasonable way to commute.
Concentrate on the cultural district improvements and maintenance
Fund the replacement of the bridge on the Laguna Lake Golf Course.
How many more lighted pedestrian signs do we need?! Monterey Street looks awful! Plus, since
they blink constantly, they are going to "cry wolf" and make people stop looking/watching. I think
pedestrians can push a button if they want lights. All of the road "improvements" are excessive,
and it makes our town look like we're incapable of driving. The streets are an obstacle course!
I am in support of the Short Range Transit Plan and Active Transportation Plan, however, i would
like to see more of a data driven approach to these transportation plans. There is an opportunity
to tie transit to flexible density, which would help alleviate our housing crisis.
I would like to see a priority with much better street lighting across the city, adding a protected
bike intersection at Santa Rosa and Foothill, and safety improvements to Foothill.
I would REALLY appreciate a separated walking/bike lane that goes along Tank Farm road. I see
people walking/biking on the shoulder quite often, and the road is quite narrow. There are also
very few street lights, making it even more dangerous. If there was a separated bike/walking path I
also think it would be really enjoyable to walk along
I wrote a letter last year encouraging the city to prioritize the Tier 1 ATP goal of building a second
Railroad Bike/Pedestrian Bridge at Woodbridge or Francis St. With the Hybrid Beacon at
Broad/Woodbridge and the improved bike infrastructure as part of the Higuera St improvement
project there is going to be a greater demand for east-west bicycle transport across the city.
Currently for people trying to cross the railroad tracks (say for example to go from Meadow Park
or South Higuera going towards Shinshimer Park to watch a SLO Blues game) the only options are
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to ride to the railroad station or down to Orcutt - both significant detours. I believe this is a project
worth prioritizing.
Improve safe sustainable transportation with protected bike lands.
Include the unique features of e-bikes in the design of cycling infrastructure. Don't force them
into narrow, slow moving protected bike lanes and protected intersections. Greenways are great!
Increase public art in parks
Invest in more facilities for older youths - the city has a lot of playgrounds for young children, but
not many spaces for tweens and teens to enjoy and have fun.
More public gym/ workout equipment like at Emerson park
Open space should be about public access. Not "conservatation" and keeping people out of their
public lands
Please reduce traƯic congestion for working families that need to drive their kids and elderly
relatives to school, sports and appointments.
We’ve done enough to make it diƯicult to drive and do business in this city. People are avoiding
the city now in growing numbers. Stop spending money “improving” our transportation. Lets see
if our businesses will come back to generate revenue before we spend any more or tax anymore.
Please stop with the roundabouts and pedestrian crossings (I.e. Foothill). They barely work and
people don’t use them properly. Roundabouts (like on Cerro Romauldo) are terrible for large
vehicles and many don’t use them properly. Speed bumps are a waste of taxpayer money as
people still speed.
Pls focus in repairing and maintaining our roads over the over obsession with bike paths.
Provide support to the maintenance and expansion of the Profumo Creek restoration and
enhancement project by working with creeklands.org and it’s manager to encourage community
volunteer activity and staƯing for open hours to allow hiking and bicycling use of the trails going
along the creek
Ramp up bike lanes at Laguna Lake and trails. Make the piers workable for all abilities. Increase
boating on the lake! Promote public option for kayak rental, etc.
Regularly clear debris from the protected bike lanes.
Remove anti-homeless measures such as bench middle dividers and hostile architecture
StaƯ a “director of trails” to oversee bike, hike, equestrian trail planning development and
maintenance in coordination with state and local leaders and trail focused organizations
This is a time to maintain what is in place before bringing in new. Many projects can wait but
preparing for natural disasters cannot wait. Caring for the people who live here now cannot wait.
To have the city work more closely with the county to improve safety the major east/west corridor
of Tank Farm Road for bicycles & pedestrian safety, which would coordinate nicely with the
upcoming south Higuera road improvements and Broad to Orcutt road improvements
Calm traƯic on Broad street between South and Orcutt roads. Support vision Zero goals on this
dangerous segment. Help residents in adjoining neighborhoods get safely across Broad street on
foot or bike to destinations, on north side of Broad. Add protected/buƯered bike lanes along
broad and at min one additional signal for safer crossing.
Continue to support and fund the South Broad Street Corridor Project
I live oƯ of Broad St between South and Orcutt. I have lived there for 10 years and during that
time there have been many homes built in my neighborhood and along the railroad area. This all
creates additional traƯic coming onto Broad st which requires cars to feed through the center
median.
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In addition, the new home developments south of Orcutt/Rigetti etc mean there are many more
people using Broad st to get downtown.
We need improvements for routing traƯic and people across Broad St - center dividers, traƯic
lights etc. It should be a requirement for these new housing projects to fund safety improvements
to the main feeder roads that link the neighborhoods to downtown.
Not sure if this goes under this category, but prioritize the Broad Street corridor traƯic calming
and safety measures please for our drivers, bikers and walkers!
Support the broad street corridor plan for traƯic calming.
Being work on Righetti Ranch park.
Build more parks. Specifically the one that was promised in Righetti Ranch.
Build out the Righetti Ranch park as promised. So many community members are relying on it
and Islay Park never has parking and is always packed.
Build Righetti Ranch Park
Build the promised Righetti Park ASAP
Build the Righetti Park!
Complete the Righetti Ranch parks that we were promised!
Continued work on the Righetti Ranch park.
Finally finish building the Righetti Ranch Parks that were promised.
I feel so bad for all the young families in the Righetti Ranch neighborhood. They moved here with
the promise of the soon to come pocket parks and larger sports park. It’s been far too long.
Please give these people a place to take their small children to play even if it’s ahead of the larger
schedule of plans.
I would like to see the Righetti Park project moved up in priority. The children in our neighborhood
don’t have access to a park without crossing a major street, so they end up playing in the road.
The roads aren’t safe in the neighborhood because of fast and distracted drivers. The kids
deserve a safe play to play within walking distance like the rest of the SLO community does.
I would like to see the Righetti/Tiberon Park project moved up in priority. My kids need a safe
place to play and the closest parks are all across major, busy streets. Our kids need a safe place
to play within walking distance before they are too old to enjoy a park.
I would love for the city to prioritize the park at Rhigetti. I have lived in the neighborhood for over 3
years, but there has been no progress. The neighborhoods surrounding the proposed park are
PACKED with kids, yet they have nowhere to play. The house lots are very small and the kids have
to play in the street. Please build the park we thought would be there years ago. Thank you!
I’d love to see the Righetti Park project moved up higher in priority. Noveno neighborhood kids
don't have access to a park area without crossing a major street, so they play in the roads where
many drivers are speeding around not paying attention or expecting children to be near the roads.
Let's get as much of the park put in asap please. It's part of why we moved here.
Make Righetti Ranch park a priority
Make Righetti Ranch Park a priority as was promised 6+ years ago. This community has brought
in a significant increase in budget from property taxes!
Make Righetti Ranch Park a priority!!
Make Righetti Ranch park a priority.
Make righetti ranch parks a priority
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Make the Righetti Ranch park a priority
Please build Righetti ranch park
Please build Righetti Ranch Park!
Please build the parks at Righetti Ranch. We bought our home almost 6 years ago. At that time,
the sales oƯice told us the developers were given the money to the City to build the parks. It’s
been stalled and delayed all these years. If it had been built when the money was given to the
City there wouldn’t be this big financial deficit. Something isn’t right. Was the money used for
something else? Please get it built in 2025.
Please build the promised park at righetti ranch. It was a major selling point of buying there and it
is wrong to not build it!
Please complete Righetti Ranch Park. We moved here 5 years ago and not one park/pocket
park/garden has "broke" ground. The best we can get over here is weed abatement that we have
to often request. We have so many kids in this community that the San Luis coastal unified
School district is planning on moving the boundary from Los Ranchos to Sinnshimer School
because of overpopulation in Los Ranchos. Needless to say we have a large community of
families and children that need a safe space to play within our own neighborhood. We were
promised it would only take one to two years when we first moved in. My kids were 8 and 5 years
old at the time, they are now 13 and 10 years old. I would really like to see this park built before
my kids graduate high school. It would be great to connect the community and the huge
development. It's hard to sit back and not voice our frustration, when we see new developments
with their completed parks like Avila Ranch and San Luis Ranch already in place. Seems this was
a missed opportunity to require our developer to complete the park before turning over the
financial responsibility to the City of SLO. I'm sure there are a thousand reasons, but in the end, it
just needs to get done. I really don't want to come back in 5 years to repeat this same sentiment.
Thanks for your consideration.
Please finish the Righetti Ranch Parks. It’s been a really long time coming. It would be
appreciated if it was made a priority. Thank you.
Please focus on the park in the Righetti Ranch area (Tiburon Street). When we purchased our
home, we were promised a park, but my kids have since graduated and are oƯ to college. So as
we age we would love a safe, neighborhood to remain active.
Please prioritize building the Righetti Ranch park. We have lived in the neighborhood for over five
years and were promised this park by the developer. Our kids are getting older!
Please prioritize parks in Righetti Ranch! This new development has brought in many new
families with young children in addition to increased property tax.
Please prioritize parks in the Orcutt area, specifically Righetti ranch park. There are SO many kids
who have lived here for 5 years now anticipating this park. It will be utilized greatly and improve
the safety of our community so kids aren’t playing in the street.
Please prioritize the park in Righetti. We have lived in the Noveno neighborhood since 2020 and
have three young kids. We purchased here in part to have a local park within walking distance.
There are no culdesacs in these neighborhoods and we are all desperate to have a safe place for
our kids to play. Even if the park is built in phases that’s ok. Start with a play structure or a splash
pad at least. Thank you.
Please put in the 8 pickleball courts in the Righetti Ranch neighborhood. 350, tax paying
members of the SLO pickleball club have agreed to assist with fundraising to make up funds
required in addition to the money already contributed by the developer to the project.
Please keep your word on a project that was agreed upon several years ago. I am also a resident
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in the Righetti neighborhood. This sport is growing exponentially and the City of SLO needs to
facilitate more courts for this sport which will only enhance the well being of many SLO residents.
Thank you.
Please start construction on the park at righetti ranch. There are so many kids in this
neighborhood with no park to play at and they end up playing in the streets, which is not safe bc
it’s a highly traƯicked neighborhood. We have been promised a park for years and nothing has
happened. All the kids will be full grown by the time it’s implemented. Not enough basketball or
pickleball courts in town to accommodate people.
Please turn the dirt lot in Righetti Ranch into the promised park. So many homeowners bought in
this area for the promise of this park for our kids. The dirt lot is making tumbleweeds that are
going into our court and scratching cars instead.
Please work on the park in the Righetti Ranch, South Morros, and Noveno new developments.
Prioritize Righetti Ranch Park
Prioritize the Righetti Ranch Park system and start construction in the summer of 2025.
Righetti ranch needs its park!
Righetti Ranch Parks
Start and complete the Righetti parks.
Start building the “orcutt area” parks oƯ tiburon before costs go up even more!
Start the park build at Righetti Ranch. Families moved into this neighborhood 5+ years ago with a
park promised. Currently, the area is used for car donuts and not safe for the community to enjoy.
Start/Finish the RRR Park, a project that was promised 6 years ago once all the houses were built.
The Prado bridge is a waste of money. People can drive an extra mile via Madonna to get to the
other side. This project makes no sense at all. Would rather see any money earmarked for this to
go to homeless projects.
The building of the Righetti Ranch park is essential. With the number of people living around this
new area, especially with the addition of the low income housing units, there needs to be a place
for people and their families to go to enjoy recreation. Islay park and French park have already
become impacted by the development of these new homes. We just need the basics of a park
and it needs to begin as soon as possible. Families have been waiting 5-6 years with the promise
of a recreation space.
The park for the Righetti community is of utmost importance. There are so many families living in
this newly built community and we need a place for the kiddos and families to play. Thank you.
The Righetti Ranch park, that is. Thanks, much. Our kids were 5 and 8. Now they're 8 and 10.
We've joked that it wouldn't happen till they were out of school, but it's getting less funny with
each passing year.
The Righetti Ranch parked that was promised over 5 years ago
We need the park at Righetti Ranch! We have been waiting YEARS for this project. Walking past
that huge empty field full of weeds is depressing when I know we should be seeing a park full of
SLO residents enjoying the amenities that we have been promised.
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Ensure roadways are wide enough to accomplish a mass evacuation. Physical barriers in the
roadway prevent that.
I would like to see wildfire hardening of residential homes put into the city code— mandate or
incentivize homeowners to harden their homes against fire.
Please keep the needs of the elderly, infirm and the disabled at the forefront of all public safety,
emergency and evacuation planning and responses.
Work with Cal Fire, Cal Trans, parks/resources agencies, private contractors, etc. to create and
implement a comprehensive fuel reduction plan for the Wildland Urban Interface areas around
the City. Areas like the San Luis Drive / SLO High area all the way down Johnson to Orcutt Rd as
well as Cal Poly, the Foothill neighborhoods and many others are in significant wildfire risk areas.
Consider the purchase and implementation of masticators, tracked chippers, curtain burners
etc. for the purpose of fuel reduction. Utilize grants and state funding where possible. Manpower
is available though the State via Cal Fire hand crew project contracting.
Enforce bicycle traƯic laws, like riding at night with lights, riding on the wrong side of the street,
and riding on sidewalks.
I believe motorists behave carelessly because they do not see the consequences. Making public
(at the scene, on City email distribution, etc) those consequences might o Ưer the opportunity to
change habits and attitudes. Bad guys need attention. Others need attention to avoid becoming
bad guys. I support more visibility through greater staƯing for oƯicers on the road enforcing traƯic
law (and a little data crunching and transparency and the money that requires). Thank you!
Increase speed limit patrols.
Public safety should have been the first step in improving bike and pedestrian safety. Policing
should have been done to enforce driving rules and regulations. What the transportation
committee has done to our streets is unfortunate, and while we cannot remove the stop signs,
roundabouts and protected bike lanes, we should use our police force to regulate distracted
drivers, not continue to add road hazards.
Get rid of the homeless mentally unwell people that hang out downtown.
Add red light cameras to major intersections.
Another vote for additional Community Service OƯicers to help with noise abasement
Cancel construction of the new PD building. Spend that money elsewhere.
Finish building station five!!
Have free 24/7 escort services for our LGBTQ+/trans community members available?
I believe they probably feel the least safe in public these days.
Help citizens know who to contact when there is a homeless person sleeping outside one's door
or rummaging through one's trash/adding to it or acting ill or may be dead/on verge of death. I had
to call 911 once and the fire truck came and roused the person, then left. Was that the right
response? I'm not sure what rights belong to whom. I'm not sure what response is eƯective.
Please help the public know how to handle homeless conflicts and incidents with sensitive
accuracy and humane eƯectiveness.
Increase access to emergency health services for students!
Increase police force to focus on growing crime in SLO.
Increase trauma-informed outreach, prioritizing housing and basic services over criminalization.
Initiate a program to send homeless individuals back to areas where their family is located.
Ventura started a program where any homeless individuals contacted by police or fire are asked if
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they would like to or need help getting back to their own community. If they say yes then a team is
contacted to relocate the individual closer to their family support network.
Keep criminals in jail.
Limit the expansion of Law enforcement infrastructure--especially surveillance infrastructure.
restructure public health/social service functions to non-LE agencies.
Reduce homelessness and drug addiction.
Replace police and fire vehicles with EVs to save money long term.
Stop selective enforcement. ie. not citing homeless/addicts but citing only people who are able
to pay fines.
Two (2) Community Service OƯicers dedicated to weekend noise abasement.
When we have a place to call home, we feel safety. When we have healthy food to eat, we feel
well. When we belong, we feel community. This is my dream of public safety.
Consider divesting funding from the police and into community policing projects
Reduce police budget
Stop Funding The Police
As someone who spent years on the Broad St. Corridor project from this community please do
something to limit speed on Broad St. between South and Orcutt. I was dedicated to the
committee when my daughter was in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades hoping some change would be
implemented - she is now in college. The only change has been a ped. crossing light at
Woodbridge that is poorly signed and does not have strong visuals - i.e., road level lighting and
colors applied to crosswalk. Also PLEASE limit traƯic and speed (additional stop signs and speed
humps!!!) on Woodbridge from Broad and on Lawton and especially Meadow. There is NO safe
crossing for neighborhood children on Meadow to access the park and there is extreme cut-
through traƯic from South and Broad streets trying to avoid the light at South and Broad. Thank
You!
Implement and enforce elements of the Vision Zero Plan
Increased street lights along Monterey from downtown to California st, especially around the rail
overpass
More crosswalks and traƯic calming measures.
To have the city work more closely with the county to improve safety the major east/west corridor
of Tank Farm Road for bicycles & pedestrian safety, which would coordinate nicely with the
upcoming south Higuera road improvements and Broad to Orcutt road improvements
a walking/bike path along Tank Farm!
Close the many gaps and loopholes in state law that allow bad faith actors to perpetuate unsafe
and unhealthy living conditions and to harass tenants, evict them without cause, and intimidate
or push out tenants who ask for repairs or improvements.
Improving tenant protections improves public safety
Increase standards and monitoring of rental properties to avoid potential fire hazards, flood
damage, etc
Increase tenant and eviction protection programs
Increase Tenant and Evictions Protections to keep people house avoiding public safety costs
Tenant protections and code enforcement goes a long way to keep everyone safe.things like
fires,health issues such as disease carrying rodents and roaches not impact the individual but
potentially the community at large
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Arts and sustainability should be a priority! I’m seeing single use plastics from restaurants which
is so sad after years of being a climate conscious city!
I see nothing about supporting the arts in these proposals. We have a vibrant community of
artists that begs for recognition and support. The art/ theater/ music performances lighten the
lives of residents and bring in visitors. They deserve our/ your support.
The arts was not mentioned as a category, but we want to the City to make arts access a priority -
supporting Little Theatre, the SLO Art Museum, Childrens Museum, History Museum, etc
THE ARTS! What about support for our San Luis Obispo Museum of Art? What a bout city support
of other art galleries and venues? Children's art workshops and camps?
Arts!!!
Community art center where CLASSES ARE TAUGHT for children, teens, adults. SLOMA is no
longer doing that. It's a crying shame not to have real art lessons available any more. Our youth,
especially, misses out on the development of important skills both socially and creatively without
a central art center/school.
Supporting the arts- theater, classical music, other music venues, visual arts. We have a
wonderful, vibrant art community here in the central coast which deserves to be recognized and
supported..
Continue to support art activities through Slo rep, art after dark, music in the plaza, the historical
museum, the art museum,
, etc.
Please support the Cultural Arts District as part of your major goals. The City of San Luis Obispo
needs to support and cherish arts and cultural programming in order to keep our community
vibrant and welcoming to visitors. As the publisher of SLO Review (sloreview.org) I see every day
the benefits of a thriving arts scene to local children, community-minded adults, and visitors who
want to enjoy local food, beverages, sights, and events that show oƯ the beautiful work and spirit
of our local artists, whether they are chefs, musicians, winemakers, performers or artists. Please
don’t forget the arts! - Charlotte Alexander
1. Community art center
2. Annual Seed Exchange festival
Arts and culture initiatives
Not new but important to continue to make supporting arts and culture a major city goal. The
Cultural Arts District will bring economic benefits and enhance and encourage a vital and
growing and inclusive community in our downtown and throughout the region.
Downtown cultural arts space
I’m not sure this specifically qualifies as a new idea but I think it’s important that the downtown
plans specifically call out the cultural arts district as it develops over the years. This will be a
unifying force for downtown economic health.
Expanded Benefits of the Bike Park
1. Unique Appeal of Dirt Jumps
• Skill Development:Dirt jumps cater to a range of riders, from beginners learning basic jumps to
advanced riders perfecting tricks, making the park inclusive and versatile.
• Attracting Riders:Well-designed dirt jumps are a magnet for BMX riders, mountain bikers, and
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freestyle enthusiasts, creating a hub for the cycling community.
• Spectator Draw:Jump zones are visually exciting, encouraging community members and
families to gather and enjoy the park, even if they’re not riding.
2. Community Identity
• Local Pride: A bike park with standout dirt jumps can become a signature feature of the city,
establishing it as a destination for action sports.
• Youth Engagement: Provides young people with a safe, challenging, and fun environment to
spend time, reducing idle behavior and fostering a sense of belonging.
• Cultural Events:Enables hosting of local competitions, showcases, and rider meetups, adding
to the city’s cultural vibrancy.
3. Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
• Erosion Control:Dirt jumps can be designed with proper drainage and landscaping, reducing
soil erosion and integrating the natural environment.
• Upcycling Materials: Recycled materials like old asphalt or concrete can be used as a base for
jumps, reducing waste and costs.
Community Involvement to Reduce Costs
1. Volunteer Opportunities
• Build Days:Organize community “dig days,” where locals help shape and maintain dirt jumps
under professional guidance. These events foster community ownership and reduce labor costs.
• Rider Involvement:Engage riders in the design and construction process, ensuring the jumps
meet the needs of the local cycling community.
2. Partnerships with Local Businesses
• Donations of Materials: Approach construction companies, landscaping businesses, or
quarries for donations or discounted rates on dirt, gravel, and other materials.
• Equipment Sponsorships: Partner with local equipment rental companies to provide machinery
(e.g., skid steers, compactors) at reduced rates or as in-kind sponsorships.
3. Educational Workshops
• Skill-Building Clinics: Host workshops on trail and jump construction techniques, teaching
participants the basics of shaping and maintaining dirt features.
• Youth Programs:Engage local schools or youth organizations to include the bike park project as
part of educational or extracurricular activities.
4. Crowdsourcing Resources
• Community Fundraising Events: Host events like bike-a-thons, raƯles, or demo rides to raise
money for the park.
• Online Campaigns:Use crowdfunding platforms to reach cycling enthusiasts and highlight the
project’s community impact.
• Material Recycling:Encourage community donations of recyclable materials (e.g., wood, rock)
that can be integrated into the park’s construction.
5. Establishing a “Friends of the Bike Park” Group
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• Form a volunteer organization dedicated to the park’s development and upkeep.
• Members can help maintain jumps, organize events, and recruit sponsors.
Key Messaging for Community Engagement
• Inclusive Vision:Highlight that the park is for everyone—riders, families, and spectators alike.
• Hands-On Fun:Emphasize the opportunity for participants to shape and maintain the park,
making it a true community creation.
• Long-Term Benefits: Showcase the economic, social, and environmental returns of their
contributions, ensuring continued interest and involvement.
Expand Laguna Lake Bike Park, build a kid friendly dirt bike”flow” bike path around the Meadow
Park walking path. Add more direction specific trails in city open space.
More areas and programs for the kids
Child care is critical.
Maintaining current infrastructure, be it facilities, art, streets, programs, people is critical.
The community needs a place to gather. A true community center for all ages.
Child care.
We need help in the following areas:
Permitting, minor use changes & exorbitant fees: we oƯer a much needed, essential service to
this community but our profit is much lower than many businesses. We need less expensive
rates to make owning and running a child care center achievable and sustainable. Sliding scales
for fees?
Places we can occupy:
Figure out creative ways to change the minor use permits and the zoning when possible without
the cost going to the child care center owner or director who won't be able to aƯord it .
How about having some kind of stipulation for incoming developers to provide one child care
center or home (for rent or for purchase) so that it can be another option for our community (and
all of the new families to have space for their children to go when they go to work?)
I've brought this up several times, but we have several parks and some city buildings that are not
being used to their full capacity. Why not turn a community building into a child care center?
Examples would be Meadow Park. This could reduce the fees that parents have to pay and
provide a more equitable and inclusive space for children to attend.
(I was unfortunately not surprised once more to see that we are in the "other" category instead of
having a seat at the table.)
Thank you for the space to provide some ideas and to be heard.
I second the request to support keeping drs in the area by removing SLO county as a rural area
and oƯering the same payments as non rural to keep drs here! Only then will the medical
community with thrive!
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Task force on keeping doctors in the area.
Attract health care providers
Reconfigure marsh Street and Higuera Street to be three lanes like it used to be.
Let's get the La Loma Adobe improvements FINISHED. It's been languishing much too long. It is
an important component of our rich cultural history.
Historic & Cultural resources support healthy communities. Please support the restoration of
historic buildings in San Luis particularly City-owned buildings
Restoration of Historic La Loma Adobe and Preservation of Outdoor Space; location of Adobe
and surrounding area could be jumping-oƯ point for outdoor activities, history of area, and
building associated with the historic Mission
Turn Laguna Lake & Park into an envied icon throughout California. Make it a resplendent
environmental oasis with recreational activities easily available on the lake and in various areas
of the park.
Please prioritize dredging Laguna Lake.
As many other communities around the Country have discovered, building hiking and mountain
biking trails is a highly eƯective way to attract tourists and enhance demand for local hotels,
motels, restaurants and other services. You need look no further than Santa Cruz for
confirmation that this eƯort pays huge dividends for local businesses that cater to tourists. We
should make building more trails a priority.
Please address the lack of youth sports facilities in San Luis Obispo. This community has
welcomed many young families over the years who enjoy many outdoor sports activities. Our
sports facilities, including Baseball, softball, soccer, and flag football are in great need
improvement to meet the communities needs.
New aquatic center with better, family-friendly facilities to provide opportunities beyond just
exercise. Something akin to the Lompoc Aquatic Center
Swim lessons for folks who cannot aƯord them, to increase pool space and aquatic centers, and
also use them as feeders for aquatics programs for the community that could be competitive
with other cities in California, where most American Olympic aquatic athletes come from
DIY skatepark in Meadow Park.
Neighborhood live ability and tenant protection. Use sales tax to fund code enforcement
Exploring other options for revenue and maintenance rather than charging for downtown parking,
the cost is simply too high and the cost should be covered via an increase in downtown sales tax.
Improving the relationship with Cal Poly and putting an end to the finger pointing. Cal Poly is a
massive contributor to the local economy and an improved relationship between the campus
and city will be beneficial for everyone!
I like to see a dedicated camp Location for homeless with trash bags pickup amd with restrooms.
Please prioritize protecting the views of our coastal peaks. Too many multi story structures are
being built and they obstruct the views that make our community unique. Any city can build
uninteresting concrete blocks that create view corridors. We have the opportunity to show oƯ our
geologic wonders. Development with this in mind will keep our community unique and retain the
soul of SLO. Right now we are selling our soul. Change this destructive trend before it is too late.
Downtown is dying because of the parking rates. The city should be ashamed.
There is VISUAL pollution occurring in SLO city. Yes, that's a thing. It happens when you can no
longer see the natural geography and landscape. when you build the tallest hotel and parking
structures at the tops of hills, you obscure the view and light for residents and visitors. I used to
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love SLO because living here meant being in a city dedicated to preserving the environmental
beauty of the area. But now, I hate to go downtown. I can't see what is beautiful for the built
structures blocking it. That's an injustice to people who can't aƯord homes with scenic views.
SLO was my scenic view. I've invested in this city. Now, this city is divesting me from what I most
cherish: the beauty of the surrounding environment. There is a need NOW to prevent any more of
this happening. City Planning, I'm looking at you.
It is diƯicult for the city council to get an accurate picture of what is happening in significant
groups of constituencies who may not have the time, technical capabilities, or energy to
advocate for their needs or perspective on impending city proposals (e.g low come families with
multiple jobs, the disabled, ethnic groups, senior citizens and probably a long list of others).
They are often lost in the enthusiasm displayed by an initiative’s advocates.
While district representation might have helped, that is not the direction the council has chosen,
so exploring other alternatives are necessary. For example, developing projects with specific Cal
Poly programs (e.g. Social Sciences, City and Regional Planning) that might be able to develop a
more robust community feedback loop that targets these harder to connect with groups and
extends over time, giving students experience in the chosen professions while not being
prohibitively costly to the city finances.
Having the interests of all groups of constituents in mind when considering important community
proposals would go a long way in creating a more inclusive and livable community.
Why doesn’t the City council post the agenda items online? I want to attend a meeting about the
foolishness that goes on with some of the students of our town.
Why do students that tear up our town and through their “sense of entitlement “ think that they
have rights to do so , get away with it?
I lived through the Cal Poly riots (Poly Royal chaos in the early 90’s. ) Things have continued to
get worse and the city of San Luis continues to put up with this.
I attended Cal Poly in the mid to late 70’s. I believe we had two or three bars in town.
How many do we have now? Way too many.
We didn’t have the magnitude of trouble that we have now.
The city of San Luis needs to play hard ball with these students. If any other tax paying citizens
from San Luis did some of the foolish things that students get away with, ( drunk in public,
damage to property, excessive noise, threats to neighbors, etc) they would be arrested and
rightfully so.
City Council members need to stand up and do what is right for the law law abiding / tax paying
citizens of our town. Remember most of these students don’t vote for you. The citizens of San
Luis Obispo do. Also the students are here for maybe four or five years.
I find it interesting that the SLO City Council cares more about tree removal and re -planting
more trees in our city, then they do about dealing with the “entitled” students that cause trouble
in San Luis Obispo chronically.
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Remember March 17 will be here soon. Will the city be prepared for the foolishness by college
students and their friends that can be predicted?????? My guess is. probably not.
We ought to consider attracting more mental health/addiction recovery/life skills facilities for the
unhoused/marginalized community. Many of the unhoused are unhoused because they don't
have the skills to function successfully in life. It's not always about the housing...even if they
have housing they just can't function like we do to stay in housing. They need a strong social
safety net (i.e. mental health services, addiction recovery services, and life skills
classes/coaches). Perhaps, the police department, as part of their community policing eƯorts
ought to form a consortium with local churches to provide outreach to vulnerable communities.
We have days for and weeks for and months for celebrating and recognizing various themes.
People who walk walk all year round. We would benefit from celebrating and making more visible
those individuals and that activity. Consider following other programs and timing and begin with a
"pedestrian" week where incentives promote walking, discussion illuminate pedestrian law,
current and future infrastructure is showcased.
Mental Health
Just as a thought regarding the event process, it might be beneficial to provide the list of topics
for ranking prior to the meeting so memebers in the community can come to the event with
questions for the subject matter experts. But overall it was a great experience thanks!
Please, add more public restrooms for everyone.
Prioritize smart spending. Rid of unnecessary government positions and programs. Pay attention
to how the progressive cities have fallen into chaos and reinstate order and sensibility to the
prioritization of public spending and projects.
Resolution to Divest from Israel
Please reduce special interest projects that are obviously pet projects that do not ultimately
benefit the community.
Listen to the election results. Listen to the voice of the people
Incorporate rules preventing corporations from purchasing single family homes and real estate
Support for undocumented people. Sanctuary city.
Utilizing the newly enacted brewery catering license by the ABC. This is an opportunity to
broaden the community options to host small events with a focus on social interaction and arts
and cultural diversity
Please support the Waterman project.
One new idea would be to have more options to meet the needs of the community in the drop
downs that people are voting on tonight. There was never an option to “discontinue” something.
Instead your drop downs were all about continuing the city’s eƯorts towards that goal. There are
some goals that slo residents should be able to say they don’t want to see continued as a city
goal.
Ban gas-powered leaf-blowers!
Dedicate more resources to Pacific Beach High School to help students with transportation to
and from school
More patrol oƯicers to discourage distracted and aggressive drivers who put bicyclists and
pedestrians at great risk and encourage bicyclists to obey the law.
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I would like the city to aquire, design, and implement a protected bike lane on the East/West
corridor of Tank Farm Road. (Part of the Tier One projects).This road is one of the most heavily
traƯicked roads in the city and yet one of the only routes to get across the city by bicycle. It’s
extremely unsafe in its current state (state law is 3ft to pass and this is rarely followed and
certainly not enforced) This improvement would be an incredible asset to our cycling community
and visitors alike!
Invest in intersectional projects (benefiting more than one dpt). E.g DEI + Tourism, Climate +
Housing, etx
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Important to Consider wildlife corridors within the city and the surrounding areas
Increase DEI funding for nonprofits, considering federal changes.
Reopening permitted parking districts because the occupancy housing laws have changed,
which is bringing in far more cars into residential neighborhoods than before. It's not uncommon
for a house to have 8+ cars. Please reopen the parking district program! We are in the Foothills
neighborhood.
Divert money from police anti-houseless actions such as sweeps and harassment to safe parking
programs and mental health services
In addition to the Safe Parking program, the City should find a location for short-term van-life
parking, for folks who are traveling or living full-time in their vans/campers. The location could be
a luxury experience with hotel/resort-level amenities, food trucks, pool, etc.
Get rid of DEI
Defund the police
Disaster preparedness
Research and explore Geoship, geodesic housing structures that are fireproof, earthquake-
resistant, and built with nontoxic bioceramic materials, and mold-free
City should fulfil 1989 commitment to build a park at 466 Dana St at the Rose Butron Adobe. If
the City has money to build a park in the Orcutt area, they can surely aƯord to build this park, and
not turn it into a homeless shelter
Consider constructing Pickleball Courts at Laguna Lake Park
Addressing toxic tobacco waste: establish an electronic smoking device take back program and
require tobacco and cannabis retailers to have an (environmental) HazMat Management Plan
Please please please bring the righetti ranch neighborhoods some parks for our kids to play at.
We need them asap and they would mean so much to all the families living here that were
promised parks
Parks!!! Build Righetti Ranch Park.
Prioritize construction of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan park (Righetti), which is over 4 years
overdue
Build the pickleball courts at righetti ranch now! They are really needed due to great demand.
Increase oversight within the city with tenant protection. Cap the amount of land ownership so
not one person could own more than(said amount of building) ex for airbnbs
Tenant protections,
Wrest control from private and corporate landlords. Empower long-time renters to invest in their
housing security via transfer of properties to public housing.
Renter/tenant protections must be incorporated as a major city goal and priority. This
interconnects with all current city priorities.
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Also climate resilience & DEI is crucial now more than ever. Please keep these as city priorities
and focus on the intersection of both priorities as climate justice. Importantly, centering
Indigenous leadership whenever possible
Expanding Tenant Protections when we know the Federal funds will be cut drastically. Keeps
people housed and is the ultimate homeless prevention program.
Improving Tenant Protections-rent Registry. Rent cap and renovictions
Code enforcement hotline for tenant protections
Substantially increase tenant protections to prevent no fault evictions, enhance rental safety
standards, and increase accessibility to legal resources for tenants
Increase Tenant and Eviction Protections so our families, children , students and our artists have
safe, aƯordable and secure housing.
Increase tenant and eviction protection programs
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Forum Results Summary
Contents
Forum Results Summary .............................................................................................................. 1
What is your favorite thing about San Luis Obispo? .................................................................... 1
Housing Safety, AƯordability, and Neighborhood Livability ......................................................... 2
Climate Action and Open Space................................................................................................ 3
Homelessness Response ......................................................................................................... 4
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion .................................................................................................. 4
Downtown Vitality and Economic Development ......................................................................... 6
Fiscal Sustainability .................................................................................................................. 6
Local Revenue Measure ............................................................................................................ 8
Infrastructure and Sustainable/Multimodal Transportation ........................................................ 8
Public Safety .......................................................................................................................... 10
Other/New Ideas .................................................................................................................... 10
E-Mails ................................................................................................................................... 11
Results of the Community Priorities Survey ............................................................................. 11
What is your favorite thing about San Luis Obispo?
124 Votes
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Housing Safety, AƯordability, and Neighborhood Livability
234 Total responses to the poll:
Housing Safety, AƯordability, and Neighborhood Vitality Other Ideas (60 total responses). The top
themes included:
14 Respondents indicated they wanted better tenant protections including eviction protection,
incentives for lower rent, and regulations for safer housing units. Four (4) of those respondents
specifically mentioned the creation of a Rental Registry.
9 Respondents indicated they wanted zoning changes that would support more housing production,
specifically, respondents called for zoning updates to allow for higher density development.
6 Respondents indicated they wanted more code enforcement resources for neighborhoods, with
several specifically mentioning that the City should do more to control illegal greek life.
5 Respondents indicated they wanted an acceleration of the City’s Land Use and Circulation
Element (LUCE) update.
4 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to support Smart Share Housing Solutions and
specifically mentioned support of the “Waterman Village Project”.
3 Respondents indicated they wanted clean air to be a top priority and that the City should update
its smoking ordinance to include multiunit housing.
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There were many responses that generally urged the City to do more to make neighborhoods more
livable, safe, and aƯordable. Several respondents said they wanted more parking minimums and
parking districts and several indicated they that an expedited permitting process could help
incentivize housing production.
Climate Action and Open Space
266 Total responses to the poll:
Climate Action and Open Space Other Ideas (81 total responses). The top themes included:
18 Respondents indicated they wanted the dredging of Laguna Lake to be prioritized.
11 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to build more bike trails and infrastructure, including
more beginner-friendly mountain bike trails and a Mountain Bike Park in the Laguna Lake area.
8 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to prioritize the maintenance of its open space and
several specifically called for fire fuel reduction measures and the expansion of cultural or prescribed
burns.
6 Respondents indicated they wanted the connection of more trails and open spaces throughout
the City and County.
5 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to prioritize disaster preparedness and include
disaster preparedness as a work program for climate resilience.
5 Respondents indicated they wanted incentives for building green infrastructure and electric
vehicles.
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5 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to prioritize improving its public transit options to
incentivize alternative modes of transportation.
Many responses were supportive of the City’s climate goals and recommended a variety of diƯerent
ways to advance our goals such as planting more trees, increasing educational work, and using
community partnerships to help achieve climate goals.
Homelessness Response
133 Total responses to the poll:
Homelessness Response Other Ideas (37 total responses). The top themes include:
9 Respondents indicated they wanted rent control and tenant protection measures that would
help make housing more aƯordable and keep people from becoming homeless.
4 Respondents indicated they wanted improved mental health and drug rehabilitation programs
and a shift away from a “housing first” model.
3 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to develop a multi-use homeless site within the City
or on an open space.
3 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to prioritize stronger policing, especially for illegal
drug use.
Other responses varied. Some responses included allowing tents in safe parking programs,
focusing on relocation, and exploring programs that provide the homeless with an opportunity to
garden and grow crops.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
161 total responses to the poll:
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Other Ideas (44 responses). The top themes included:
11 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to prioritize tenant protections and other housing
solutions (increased options, low-cost units) to achieve the goal of DEI.
8 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to eliminate DEI as a major City goal, but many of
them recommended operationalizing the initiatives.
6 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to continue its DEI Major City Goal and expand
funding for DEI programs.
6 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to support public art and shared the sentiment that
providing access to cultural arts encourages DEI.
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Downtown Vitality and Economic Development
175 total responses to the poll:
Downtown Vitality and Economic Development Other Ideas (244 Responses). The top themes
included:
210 Respondents indicated they wanted the continuation of “Cultural Vitality” within a Major City
Goal and specifically supported the Cultural Arts District and the expansion of arts and culture
opportunities within the City.
11 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to lower its Parking rates or bring back free parking.
7 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to take action to address downtown vacancies.
Most of these responses specifically mentioned the establishment of a “vacancy tax” to
disincentivize vacancies.
3 Respondents indicated they wanted increased resources to make downtown cleaner and safer,
such as increased power washing.
Fiscal Sustainability
104 total responses to the poll:
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Fiscal Sustainability Other Ideas (22 Responses):
Due to the limited number of responses regarding Fiscal Sustainability Other Ideas, no significant
themes emerged. However, the ideas shared generally included:
Re-prioritizing infrastructure projects and expediting their completion to mitigate
inflationary costs.
Reducing departmental budgets and headcount.
Expanding the business license program to include a rental registry and implementing a per-
property fee for landlords.
Suggestions for investment strategies.
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Local Revenue Measure
The City's Local Revenue Measure (G-20) requires funds raised through the measure to be used in
the following areas. This poll allowed participants to rank which they thought were most important.
There were 128 responses to this poll:
Infrastructure and Sustainable/Multimodal Transportation
325 total responses to the poll:
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Infrastructure and Sustainable/Mult-modal Transportation Other Ideas (101 responses). The top
themes included:
49 Respondents indicated they wanted the Righetti Ranch park system to be prioritized as a CIP.
19 Respondents had feedback on the expansion of bike paths throughout the City, about half were
supportive and urged for more while half recommended prioritizing other types of infrastructure.
7 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to build more pickleball courts.
5 Respondents indicated they wanted the prioritization of the South Broad Street Corridor project
in order to make it safer.
4 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to make improvements and enhancements at the
Laguna Lake Golf Course.
Other responses indicated they wanted bike and pedestrian improvements on Tank Farm Road and
several encouraged the expansion of mountain bike trails and other Parks and Recreation facilities.
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Public Safety
137 total responses to the poll:
Public Safety Other Ideas (24 responses). The top themes included:
7 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to prioritize street safety improvements including
better lighting, more crosswalks, and implementing elements of the Vision Zero Plan.
6 Respondents indicated they wanted increased tenant protection measures and to ensure the
safety of rental units.
4 Respondents indicated they wanted more to enforcement of traƯic laws and speeding.
4 Respondents indicated they wanted a prioritization of emergency preparedness.
The remainder of the responses were mixed, with some suggesting reducing policing eƯorts and
some suggesting additional services, especially related to homelessness response.
Other/New Ideas
74 Respondents to the new ideas section. Many of the ideas in this section reiterated ideas in the
specific topic areas but the top themes included:
14 Respondents indicated they wanted the preservation of arts and culture in San Luis Obispo.
9 Respondents indicated they wanted new Parks and Recreation facilities such as pickleball or
bike parks and some wanted additional swim services.
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4 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to prioritize the construction of the Righetti Ranch
Park System.
3 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to prioritize childcare opportunities and/or expand
youth services and programs.
3 Respondents indicated they wanted more opportunities for healthcare professionals in the area
and supported actions to attract healthcare providers.
3 Respondents indicated that they wanted the City to make improvements to the La Loma Adobe
and prioritize the preservation of historical buildings.
E-Mails
Individuals who were not able to attend the forum were able to submit their ideas and thoughts via
email. The CommunityForum@SLOCity.org email received 71 emails as of January 28, 2025. S taƯ
has reviewed all of the emails received and found the following key themes:
14 Respondents indicated they wanted the continuation of “Cultural Vitality” within a Major City
Goal and specifically supported the Cultural Arts District and the expansion of arts and culture
opportunities within the City.
5 Respondents indicated that they wanted the City to make improvements to the La Loma Adobe
and prioritize the preservation of historical buildings.
7 Respondents praised the City’s work on open space and the creation of trails and indicated that
they would like to see more trail systems and specifically connecting trails between open spaces.
5 Respondents indicated they wanted increased tenant protection measures and to ensure the
safety of rental units.
5 Respondents indicated they wanted the prioritization of the South Broad Street Corridor project
and implementation of the “Vision Zero” Action Plan.
5 Respondents indicated they wanted clean air to be a top priority and that the City should update
its smoking ordinance to include multiunit housing.
5 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to build more bike trails and infrastructure, including
more beginner-friendly mountain bike trails and a Mountain Bike Park in the Laguna Lake area.
4 Respondents indicated they wanted the City to prioritize the construction of the Righetti Ranch
Park System.
All of the emails received have been archived to the City’s website here:
https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=202624&cr=1
Results of the Community Priorities Survey
A total of 1,629 individual survey responses were received by December 13, 2024, representing 81
hours of public comment. All of the survey responses have been published as a reading file here:
https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=202968&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk
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Thanks for sharing. I’ll pass along to the team.
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On Jan 27, 2025, at 9:19 PM, Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Courtney,
This came to be by way of the DA, but thought I would pass it along since this editorial was published in
the paper. This should have already made its way to George.
Thank you,
Rick
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Contact Email:
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Contact Message: Good morning Dan, can I email something just to run by you as a problem
solving approach to the recent SLO editorial re “fraternities causing hell in communities” I
was going to submit a letter back to the Tribune but wanted a Dept Head opinion first. I am a
CP graduate and a retired 30 year employee of Marin Probation, the last 11 as Chief.
Currently reside in Templeton
<Cal Poly Frat.docx>
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From:Scott, Rick
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 9:20 PM
To:
Subject:Editorial Response
Attachments:Cal Poly Frat.docx
Hi Courtney,
This came to be by way of the DA, but thought I would pass it along since this editorial was published in the paper.
This should have already made its way to George.
Thank you,
Rick
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To: Dan Dow <ddow@co.slo.ca.us>; Eric Dobroth <edobroth@co.slo.ca.us>; Nanci Lovelace
<nlovelace@co.slo.ca.us>; DA Contact Form <da-contact-form-cal@o365gcoslo.onmicrosoft.com>; Jon R. Betancourt
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Subject: New DA Contact Us item received
Contact Name: Michael Daly
Contact Email:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Message: Good morning Dan, can I email something just to run by you as a problem solving
approach to the recent SLO editorial re “fraternities causing hell in communities” I was going to submit a
letter back to the Tribune but wanted a Dept Head opinion first. I am a CP graduate and a retired 30 year
employee of Marin Probation, the last 11 as Chief. Currently reside in Templeton
Viewpoint
The recent Editorial regarding Illegal Cal Poly frat housing
creating hell for neighbors caught my attention. I agree with the
Editor’s point that Cal Poly is failing to uphold their end to this
dangerous community issue.
The main point that stuck out for me was policy decisions versus
legislative mandates. As pointed out in the article, Sacramento,
Fresno and Chico State Universities supply the addresses of
these off-campus functions. I sincerely doubt that the legal
counsel for these universities would outwardly defy law and
subject the university to unnecessary litigation. It’s a policy
decision by Cal Poly and they are making the wrong choice. They
are not being team players for our community.
I shouldn’t have to remind Cal Poly that the behaviors of these
young partygoers directly affect children that must go to school
the next day and the parents needing to work. There is an old
saying that nothing good happens after 2 a.m. and this is when
sexual assaults occur, DUI’s (sometimes resulting in death or
great bodily injury), vandalism and all the other problems that
occur with public drunkenness.
Most city managers don’t have an extra $300K plus laying around
in ongoing funds to pay for two more code enforcement officers.
Asking Cal Poly to pony up is laughable.
The District Attorney, Chief of Police, City Manager, School
Superintendent and the public should demand that Cal Poly
supply the addresses of these off-campus functions. It’s a policy
decision. It needs to be reversed.
Here is a potential solution. Most law enforcement agencies give
their staff iPhones. If addresses were given in advance by Cal
Poly, local police and others could see and prepare to take a
proactive approach i.e. neighbors communicating, step up police
patrols.
This solution doesn’t cost us anything. Police investigators and
patrol officers use computers and iPhones all the time to track
and solve all kinds of other crimes and serious issues. This
community issue is worthy of their attention. I would think by
working smarter and getting ahead of a situation is better than
patrol getting called into a chaotic scene. This would be a good
start.
Cal Poly, come to the table and talk. Be a team player. Be a
concerned community member on behalf of families and victims
of crime.
Mike Daly is a Cal Poly graduate and former Probation Chief for
the County of Marin.
Michael Daly
Templeton
93465
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 2:24 PM
To:LaFreniere, Matt
Subject:RE: January accomplishments and thank yous!
You got an extra special shout out (it was actually from a developer to Whitney, he asked why you weren’t at the
forum, and then he told her you were the single most helpful person at the city!)
Quite an accomplishment!
Timmi
From: LaFreniere, Matt <mlafreni@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 2:22 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: January accomplishments and thank yous!
Thank you, Timmi! It’s motivating to hear the positive feedback! 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Matt LaFreniere
pronouns he/him/his
Engineering Technician III
Community Development
Engineering Development Review
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 2:19 PM
To: Community Development <Community_Development@slocity.org>
Cc: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Subject: January accomplishments and thank yous!
Hi Team,
We knew we would hit the ground running in 2025 and we definitely have. I wanted to take a few minutes to recognize
some of the hard work that has been completed just in the past few weeks as well as some of the shout-outs our team
has received from members of the public.
- Last week at City Council, a community member came forward to give comments on items not on the agenda,
and gave the City Council feedback about some work on Johnson Road in addition to giving huge kudos to
the Community Development Department and specifically the inspectors. They noted that they were
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remodeling their home, and the Community Development department staff were responsive, helpful, and came
out to do inspections very quickly, which allowed them to get their project done before rain came. It is always
amazing to hear stories like these, people do not often come to city council to provide positive feedback, so
you all made quite an impression – thank you all!
- Last week we held the Community Forum, a meeting that provides the community with an opportunity to weigh
in on topics that are important to them. I want recognize all of the staff that helped late into the evening, there
were hundreds of participants with MANY questions (and I think we had the most popular tables “housing” and
“homelessness”). Shout out to Daisy, Ethan, David, Theresa, Mike, Tyler, John, Rachel who helped make
the event a success. On a semi-related note, there was feedback from a member of the public at the meeting
that Matt L. is the go-to person at the City and is always the most helpful and response city employee. Huge
kudos and thank you to all of you!
- Code Enforcement has had a busy few weeks with ongoing Fraternity/Sorority related complaints and
compliance issues. Thank you to that entire team, especially those of you who have gone out of your way to
work on this complex issue.
- Last week was also an important Planning Commission meeting for the Overnight Rotating Safe Parking
program, and the item went incredibly well. In addition, the City Manager heard feedback from a
Commissioner thanking staff for how prepared they were and how well thought out the item/staff report were
on this difficult topic. Kudos to the Housing Team for all of your hard work on this particular project.
I know to a lot of us it feels like the year should be half over already, but it has just begun. Thank you again for all of
your hard work, everything you do for the community does not go unnoticed!
Timmi
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
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From:LaFreniere, Matt
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 2:22 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:RE: January accomplishments and thank yous!
Thank you, Timmi! It’s motivating to hear the positive feedback! 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Matt LaFreniere
pronouns he/him/his
Engineering Technician III
Community Development
Engineering Development Review
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 2:19 PM
To: Community Development <Community_Development@slocity.org>
Cc: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Subject: January accomplishments and thank yous!
Hi Team,
We knew we would hit the ground running in 2025 and we definitely have. I wanted to take a few minutes to recognize
some of the hard work that has been completed just in the past few weeks as well as some of the shout-outs our team
has received from members of the public.
- Last week at City Council, a community member came forward to give comments on items not on the agenda,
and gave the City Council feedback about some work on Johnson Road in addition to giving huge kudos to
the Community Development Department and specifically the inspectors. They noted that they were
remodeling their home, and the Community Development department staff were responsive, helpful, and came
out to do inspections very quickly, which allowed them to get their project done before rain came. It is always
amazing to hear stories like these, people do not often come to city council to provide positive feedback, so
you all made quite an impression – thank you all!
- Last week we held the Community Forum, a meeting that provides the community with an opportunity to weigh
in on topics that are important to them. I want recognize all of the staff that helped late into the evening, there
were hundreds of participants with MANY questions (and I think we had the most popular tables “housing” and
“homelessness”). Shout out to Daisy, Ethan, David, Theresa, Mike, Tyler, John, Rachel who helped make
the event a success. On a semi-related note, there was feedback from a member of the public at the meeting
that Matt L. is the go-to person at the City and is always the most helpful and response city employee. Huge
kudos and thank you to all of you!
272
- Code Enforcement has had a busy few weeks with ongoing Fraternity/Sorority related complaints and
compliance issues. Thank you to that entire team, especially those of you who have gone out of your way to
work on this complex issue.
- Last week was also an important Planning Commission meeting for the Overnight Rotating Safe Parking
program, and the item went incredibly well. In addition, the City Manager heard feedback from a
Commissioner thanking staff for how prepared they were and how well thought out the item/staff report were
on this difficult topic. Kudos to the Housing Team for all of your hard work on this particular project.
I know to a lot of us it feels like the year should be half over already, but it has just begun. Thank you again for all of
your hard work, everything you do for the community does not go unnoticed!
Timmi
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 2:19 PM
To:Community Development
Cc:Collins, Scott
Subject:January accomplishments and thank yous!
Hi Team,
We knew we would hit the ground running in 2025 and we definitely have. I wanted to take a few minutes to recognize
some of the hard work that has been completed just in the past few weeks as well as some of the shout-outs our team
has received from members of the public.
- Last week at City Council, a community member came forward to give comments on items not on the agenda,
and gave the City Council feedback about some work on Johnson Road in addition to giving huge kudos to
the Community Development Department and specifically the inspectors. They noted that they were
remodeling their home, and the Community Development department staff were responsive, helpful, and came
out to do inspections very quickly, which allowed them to get their project done before rain came. It is always
amazing to hear stories like these, people do not often come to city council to provide positive feedback, so
you all made quite an impression – thank you all!
- Last week we held the Community Forum, a meeting that provides the community with an opportunity to weigh
in on topics that are important to them. I want recognize all of the staff that helped late into the evening, there
were hundreds of participants with MANY questions (and I think we had the most popular tables “housing” and
“homelessness”). Shout out to Daisy, Ethan, David, Theresa, Mike, Tyler, John, Rachel who helped make
the event a success. On a semi-related note, there was feedback from a member of the public at the meeting
that Matt L. is the go-to person at the City and is always the most helpful and response city employee. Huge
kudos and thank you to all of you!
- Code Enforcement has had a busy few weeks with ongoing Fraternity/Sorority related complaints and
compliance issues. Thank you to that entire team, especially those of you who have gone out of your way to
work on this complex issue.
- Last week was also an important Planning Commission meeting for the Overnight Rotating Safe Parking
program, and the item went incredibly well. In addition, the City Manager heard feedback from a
Commissioner thanking staff for how prepared they were and how well thought out the item/staff report were
on this difficult topic. Kudos to the Housing Team for all of your hard work on this particular project.
I know to a lot of us it feels like the year should be half over already, but it has just begun. Thank you again for all of
your hard work, everything you do for the community does not go unnoticed!
Timmi
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
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From:Hanh, Hannah
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 12:31 PM
To:Ben Hamik
Subject:RE: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
Thanks Ben.
We will review the resubmittal materials and let you know if there are any outstanding completeness comments within
30 days.
Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ben Hamik <
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:51 AM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
Hi Hannah,
Yes! I've attached the digital copies of what I dropped off in person, please let me know if you have any
questions.
Ben Hamik (he/him/his)
Denver, Colorado, USA
Cal Poly Class of 2025
B.A. Political Science/ M.P.P.
On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Ben,
Thanks for dropping off the revised application. Could you please email me digital copies of the materials as well?
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You can email me all project documents moving forward, so no worries on needing to print them out.
Thank you!
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ben Hamik <
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 2:56 PM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Hannah,
I have dropped off our revised application and site plans for review. I apologize it took a while! Let me know if
you have any questions.
-Ben
Ben Hamik (he/him/his)
Denver, Colorado, USA
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Cal Poly Class of 2025
B.A. Political Science/ M.P.P.
On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 08:14 Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
Good morning Ben,
I wanted to follow up on your Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to allow a fraternity at 1327
Foothill.
Attached is a letter containing staff’s comments after the initial completeness review of your submittal.
Please take a look and let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Brad Pulcipher <bpulciph@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 12:04 PM
To:Mezzapesa, John
Cc:Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Subject:Re: Reports of fraternity events
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hey John,
It was good to connect with you today. Below is the link to the public reporting form you can use to submit
allegations of university code of conduct violations. Let me know if you have any questions or need to
troubleshoot any issues that come up with the form. Thanks John.
Link: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?CalPoly&layout_id=0
Sincerely,
Brad Pulcipher, Ed.D. (He/Him/His)
Director
Student Rights & Responsibilities | Student Affairs
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_____
www.osrr.calpoly.edu
Please submit an online report if someone is exhibiting inappropriate, unusual, and/or concerning behavior. If it is an
emergency, please dial 911.
Reporting Form:
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privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not copy, distribute or take any action in
reliance on it. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately @ bpulciph@calpoly.edu.
From: Brad Pulcipher <bpulciph@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 8:53 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities <osrr@calpoly.edu>
Subject: Re: Reports of fraternity events
Hi John,
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I just left a voicemail. Feel free to give call back at 805-756-0624
Looking forward to connecting. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Brad Pulcipher, Ed.D. (He/Him/His)
Director
Student Rights & Responsibilities | Student Affairs
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
_____
www.osrr.calpoly.edu
Please submit an online report if someone is exhibiting inappropriate, unusual, and/or concerning behavior. If it is an
emergency, please dial 911.
Reporting Form:
https://calpoly-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report/index.php/pid041208?
_____
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privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not copy, distribute or take any action in
reliance on it. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately @ bpulciph@calpoly.edu.
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 7:40 AM
To: Brad Pulcipher <bpulciph@calpoly.edu>
Cc: Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities <osrr@calpoly.edu>
Subject: Re: Reports of fraternity events
Hello Dr. Pulcipher,
I am reaching out to you directly regarding the below email I sent to your office on Tuesday. I have not received a
response and was hoping you could read it over and provide me with some direction or forward to the
appropriate staff in your office for follow up.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
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Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
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From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:24 PM
To: osrr@calpoly.edu <osrr@calpoly.edu>
Subject: Reports of fraternity events
Hello,
Last week, our office received a complaint alleging that a number of fraternities would be hosting rush events at
numerous residential locations in the neighborhoods surrounding Cal Poly. The locations provided do not have use
permits approving the use of the property as a fraternity, so, if sponsored fraternity events were confirmed, it would be
a violation of local ordinance. As a result of the complaint, our staff performed several inspections over the weekend
and are currently organizing the evidence. We anticipate that several fraternal organizations will be found to have
violated city ordinances regarding land use regulations. We would like to report these incidents to your office for
investigation of possible misconduct by the associated organizations . If possible, can you have the appropriate person
reach out to me to discuss a streamlined method of providing the evidence and documents to the appropriate person
rather than using the online incident form which limits us to one incident/organization at a time.
Thank you,
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
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From:Ben Hamik <
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 10:51 AM
To:Hanh, Hannah
Subject:Re: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
Attachments:2024 10 21 - USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) Incomplete Letter - Response (1).pdf; 23-064_SLO
Beta House_Updated Floor Plans_11x17 (1).pdf
Hi Hannah,
Yes! I've attached the digital copies of what I dropped off in person, please let me know if you have any
questions.
Ben Hamik (he/him/his)
Denver, Colorado, USA
Cal Poly Class of 2025
B.A. Political Science/ M.P.P.
On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Ben,
Thanks for dropping off the revised application. Could you please email me digital copies of the materials as well?
You can email me all project documents moving forward, so no worries on needing to print them out.
Thank you!
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E hhanh@slocity.org
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From: Ben Hamik <
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 2:56 PM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Hannah,
I have dropped off our revised application and site plans for review. I apologize it took a while! Let me know if
you have any questions.
-Ben
Ben Hamik (he/him/his)
Denver, Colorado, USA
Cal Poly Class of 2025
B.A. Political Science/ M.P.P.
On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 08:14 Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
Good morning Ben,
I wanted to follow up on your Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to allow a fraternity at 1327
Foothill.
Attached is a letter containing staff’s comments after the initial completeness review of your submittal.
Please take a look and let me know if you have any questions.
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Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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URBANARENA
NORTH
20100
1’=10’ - 0” SCALE1327 E. FOOTHILL BLVD.
SAN LUIS OBISPO | CALIFORNIA
BETA FRATERNITY - BEN HAMIK | 23-064
DATE 1 | 13 | 25 EXISTING UPPER LEVEL | 1
V D .
ENTRY
BBEEDD RROOOOMM SS FF OOCCCCUUPPAA NN TTSS
1 150 SF 2
2 172 SF 2
3 123 SF 2
4 108 SF 1
5 141 SF 1
6 118 SF 1
TOTAL 9 OCCUPANTS
1 PARKING SPACE / 1.5 OCCUPANTS = 6 SPACES
1.5 SPACES / BEDROOM = 9 SPACES
URBANARENA
NORTH
20100
1’=10’ - 0” SCALE1327 E. FOOTHILL BLVD.
SAN LUIS OBISPO | CALIFORNIA
BETA FRATERNITY - BEN HAMIK | 23-064
DATE 1 | 13 | 25 EXISTING LOWER LEVEL | 2
OCCUPANT)
F O O TH ILL B LV D.
BBEEDDRR OOOO MM SSFF OOCCCCUU PPAANNTTSS
1 150 SF 2
2 172 SF 2
3 123 SF 2
4 108 SF 1
5 141 SF 1
6 118 SF 1
TOTAL 9 OCCUPANTS
1 PARKING SPACE / 1.5 OCCUPANTS = 6 SPACES
1.5 SPACES / BEDROOM = 9 SPACES
URBANARENA
NORTH
0
1327 E. FOOTHILL BLVD.
SAN LUIS OBISPO | CALIFORNIA
BETA FRATERNITY - BEN HAMIK | 23-064
DATE 1 | 13 | 25
4020
1’= 20’ - 0” SCALE
EXISTING SITE - PARKING | 3
ZONE
25' - 9 3/4"12' - 8 1/2"14' - 9 1/4"CONCRETEDRIVEWAYCONCRETE WALKCONCRETE CURB & GUTTERAV 1871AV 1868EEXXIISSTTIINNGG PPAARRKKIINNGG SSPPAACCEESS
GARAGE 1 SPACE
MANAGED VALET PARKING 6 SPACES
OFFSITE PERMIT PARKING 2 SPACES
TTOOTTAALL 99 SSPPAACCEESS
RREEQQUUIIRREEDD PPAARRKKIINNGG
OCCUPANTS: 8 TOTAL (6 BEDROOMS)
1 PARKING SPACE / 1.5 OCCUPANTS = 5.3 = 6 SPACES
1.5 SPACES / BEDROOMS = 9 SPACES
9 SPACES > 6 SPACES = 9 SPACES
TTOOTTAALL RREEQQUUIIRREEPPEEDD PPAARRKKIINNGG 99 SSPPAACCEESS
MANAGED VALET PARKING SYSTEM
The valet system will be overseen by the vice
president, with all keys securely stored in a
locked cabinet inside the house. Given the
home’s close proximity to Cal Poly and nearby
amenities, members will have minimal need to
move their cars, significantly reducing vehicle
activity on the property.
October 21, 2024 Sent via email
Ben Hamik
Epsilon Delta of Beta Theta Pi
477 Ramona Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
benhamik@gmail.com
Subject: Completeness Review #1: USE-0587-2024 (1327 East Foothill Boulevard; APN
052-082-008) – Request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a fraternity
use.
Dear Ben Hamik:
Thank you for the submittal for the subject project on September 20, 2024. We have reviewed your
application and found it to be incomplete. We will be unable to process your application until
additional information and/or revisions have been submitted to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director. Preliminary review is necessary to ensure that staff has adequate
information to evaluate your project and identify any conflicts with City standards or guidelines.
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with a list of items that need to be addressed prior to
taking action on your project.
Preliminary review indicates that your application will remain in an incomplete status until
the following information and/or revisions are submitted:
Note: Upon resubmittal, please provide a narrative indicating where responses to these items can
be found on plans.
Department comments/completeness items:
Planning Division – Community Development Department
1. Project Description – Revise the written project description to address the following
comments:
• The description states the property currently houses nine (9) fraternity members.
Clarify whether there would be a maximum of nine (9) members, or if additional
members may be housed at this location in the future. Please revise to clearly
identify the maximum or total requested number of members for the fraternity.
• The fraternity currently houses 9 members, which would be the
maximum.
• Include the total square footage of, and number of bedrooms in, the house.
The square footage of each bedroom and number of occupants are listed below the
room number on the attached exhibits.
USE-0587-2024 – Completeness Review #1
October 21, 2024
Page 2
• Identify the total number of parking spaces onsite that are in compliance with the
City’s Parking and Driveway standards. The required number of parking spaces is
calculated per Table 3-4 for a fraternity.
• See upper level floorplan for description of occupants and parking
spaces requires. With 9 occupants and 6 bedrooms, there should be 9
spaces following the city’s parking and driveway standards.
• Clarify who Ben Hamik is in relation to the fraternity (i.e., president, etc.).
• Ben Hamik is an alumni member of Beta fraternity, as an active member, Ben was
the Vice President. He serves currently as a chapter advisor.
2. Project Plans – Please revise the project plans to address the following comments:
• A note on the site plan states this is a multi-level house, but a floor plan of only one
level was provided. In addition, a note on the floor plan states that there is a
proposed addition. It is also noted that the floor plan provided does not include the
garage, overhang, or deck, which are spaces shown on the site plan. Please clarify
and resubmit a plan set that is consistent between all sheets and accurately reflects
the entirety of the house.
• The existing two-story home has an upper and lower level, both of these
levels have been included in the updated package. The upper level is
street level. The garage, overhang, and deck are included and called out
in the revised floorplans.
• Label the use or purpose of all rooms and areas such as the bedrooms, bathrooms,
kitchen, living room, etc. on the plans.
• All rooms are labeled with their intended purposes.
• Clarify whether there are any proposed improvements to the house and/or site as
part of this application (i.e., any changes to the floor plan, driveway improvements,
etc.).
• No improvements are currently proposed.
• Label dimensions of the existing driveway area.
• See dimensions of the existing driveway on the lower level floorplan
• Label and number all parking spaces, including those located within the garage and
as surface spaces. Include the required dimensions of bay widths and stall lengths
for each space, required clearances for maneuverability, etc. Please note the parking
spaces must be comply with the City’s Parking and Driveway standards and cannot
be arranged in a stacked formation as proposed. At most, tandem parking (i.e., no
more than two cars arranged in tandem) may be requested.
• We are proposing to use a “valet” parking system. See included “valet”
parking narrative on next page.
• Provide callouts for the property lines, driveways, parking areas, landscaping areas,
etc.
• The property lines, driveway, grass lawn, outdoor stairs, and entry walk
way have been outlined and called out in the site plan
3. Subsequent Reviews – Additional comments may be forthcoming as more information is
received. Upon resubmittal, provide written responses to each comment.
If you have any questions on the above Planning comments, or any questions regarding this letter,
please contact me at (805) 781-7432, or by e-mail at: hhanh@slocity.org.
Building Division – Community Development Department
USE-0587-2024 – Completeness Review #1
October 21, 2024
Page 3
4. The statement on the number of people is considered overcrowding based on the floor plan
submitted. Below are preliminary calculations based on the floor plan provided:
Bedroom #1: ~138 SF which would allow 2 occupants
Bedroom #1 is 150 SF for 2 occupants
Bedroom #2: ~156 SF which would allow 2 occupants
Bedroom #2 is 172 SF for 2 occupants
Bedroom #3: ~113 SF which would allow 1 occupant
Bedroom #3 is 123 SF for 2 occupants
For this calculation, refer to 2022 International Property Maintenance Code Section 404.
Consider removing the closet space to expand the square footages in Bedrooms #2 and #3
in order to possibly have more occupants.
Bedroom #4 – 108 SF for 1 occupant
Bedroom #5 – 141 SF for 1 occupant
Bedroom #6 – 118 SF for 1 occupant
Code states bedrooms must be 70 SF min. For each additional 50 SF you can have an
additional occupant – 50 min. 2 occupant room is 120 SF.
Private “Valet” parking system.
• A lockable key box (Valet Lock Box) will be installed inside the house in an
accessible location to all residents.
• All residents keeping a car on site will store a set of keys to their personal vehicle,
at all times, inside the Valet lock Box.
• Residents acknowledge that all other residents at the house have permission to
access the vehicle keys located inside the Valet Lock Box at any time in order to
move and access vehicles parked in the driveway.
• All keys shall be returned immediately to the Valey Lock box.
USE-0587-2024 – Completeness Review #1
October 21, 2024
Page 4
5. Clarify where the french door leads to, and what is included for the proposed addition.
• The French doors lead to Bedroom 4 (108 SF)
6. Please clarify the location of all rooms. The site plan appears to show the garage where
living room/dining room is located.
• The location of all the rooms should be clear with the revised floorplans. The
garage is below the living room / dining room on the lower level.
7. Clarify whether the parties are public or private events.
• Private events
If you have questions on the above Building comments, please contact Plans Examiner, Sean
McCaffrey (805) 781-7168, or by e-mail: smccaffrey@slocity.org.
Fire Department
8. If with addition, occupant load reaches or exceeds 16 persons in the house, there is an
occupancy classification change, exceeds 50% cost of the buildings value, or exceeds 1000
sf, fire sprinklers will be required to be installed.
9. Smoke detectors required to be hard wired, installed, and interconnected in accordance
with section 907.2.11.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code.
10. Fire extinguishers required in accordance with section 906 of the 2022 California Fire
Code.
If you have questions on the above Fire comments, please contact Fire Inspector, Julianna
Hutchinson, at (805) 783-7805 or by email jhutchinson@slocity.org.
Engineering Division – Community Development / Public Works Departments
11. Clarify the number of parking spaces. The parking design must be in compliance with
current Engineering Standards for parking.
• See proposed site plan for location and number of parking spaces.
12. Remove mention of the middle lot line on the plans because it is a single lot, instead of two
(2) lots.
The mention of middle lot line on the plans have been removed.
If you have questions on the above Engineering comments, please contact Senior Civil Engineer,
Steve LaChaine, at (805) 781-7201 or by email slachaine@slocity.org.
The above list includes all of the items initially identified as necessary for us to certify your
application as complete. The City may ask for additional information upon more detailed review
of your project. If you have any questions regarding this letter or the specific items necessary to
submit for a complete application, please contact me at (805) 781-7432 or hhanh@slocity.org.
USE-0587-2024 – Completeness Review #1
October 21, 2024
Page 5
Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
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From:Mezzapesa, John
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 AM
To:Sheats, Steven; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Not sure if you would want to include it but I will be calling the office of student rights & responsibilities today to
coordinate efforts in reporting fraternities involved in violating municipal code.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:20 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Rami is currently working on opening code cases for those from last weekend but there were 12 confirmed violations.
-Steve
From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
286
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
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From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 10:19 AM
To:Sheats, Steven
Cc:Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
TrackingTracking:Recipient Delivery Read
Sheats, Steven Delivered: 1/27/2025 10:19 AM Read: 1/27/2025 10:20 AM
Mezzapesa, John Delivered: 1/27/2025 10:19 AM Read: 1/27/2025 10:21 AM
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From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:18 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Cc: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Excellent. Do you know how many confirmed violations there were?
-Steve
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:17 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Cc: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning Steve! I’m working on them as we speak. I’ll send them to you soon as I’m done.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:13 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Cc: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning Rami,
Do you have an update on opening code cases for the unpermitted fraternities/sororities from the inspections last
weekend? Timmi is working on an update for Whitney in preparation for City Council meeting.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
288
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
290
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
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From:Sheats, Steven
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 10:18 AM
To:Salem, Rami
Cc:Mezzapesa, John
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Excellent. Do you know how many confirmed violations there were?
-Steve
From: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:17 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Cc: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning Steve! I’m working on them as we speak. I’ll send them to you soon as I’m done.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:13 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Cc: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning Rami,
Do you have an update on opening code cases for the unpermitted fraternities/sororities from the inspections last
weekend? Timmi is working on an update for Whitney in preparation for City Council meeting.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
293
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
294
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
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From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 10:15 AM
To:Sheats, Steven
Subject:RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning Steve! I’m working on them as we speak. I’ll send them to you soon as I’m done.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:13 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Cc: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning Rami,
Do you have an update on opening code cases for the unpermitted fraternities/sororities from the inspections last
weekend? Timmi is working on an update for Whitney in preparation for City Council meeting.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
296
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
297
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E TTway@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
slocity.org
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From:Sheats, Steven
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 10:13 AM
To:Salem, Rami
Cc:Mezzapesa, John
Subject:FW: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning Rami,
Do you have an update on opening code cases for the unpermitted fraternities/sororities from the inspections last
weekend? Timmi is working on an update for Whitney in preparation for City Council meeting.
Thank you,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:07 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
I think that would be helpful to have those numbers included if we can, since we did so much work on it in the past few
weeks. Could we include those numbers as complaints that are currently being investigated?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
These are stats from January 2024-Current. No code cases have been opened since last weekend, so those are not
included. I can see where Rami is at with those if you or Whitney need to know.
299
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Thanks! Is this within the last year? Does this include the cases from last weekend?
Thanks,
Timmi
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:57 AM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Updated code numbers needed asap
Good morning,
There were 24 code cases opened and 22 NOVs sent. In case you need it, only six of those 24 cases are still open.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
300
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Subject: Updated code numbers needed asap
Hi!
I am working on a ppt for whitney in advance of Feb 4 council meeting.
I would like to include most up to date numbers on Greek house code enforcement
Do you have updates on
- Total number of cases opened in the last year?
- Total number of notices sent this year?
Thanks!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
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From:Hanh, Hannah
Sent:Monday, January 27, 2025 8:04 AM
To:Ben Hamik
Subject:RE: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
Hi Ben,
Thanks for dropping off the revised application. Could you please email me digital copies of the materials as well?
You can email me all project documents moving forward, so no worries on needing to print them out.
Thank you!
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
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From: Ben Hamik <
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 2:56 PM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
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Hi Hannah,
I have dropped off our revised application and site plans for review. I apologize it took a while! Let me know if
you have any questions.
-Ben
Ben Hamik (he/him/his)
Denver, Colorado, USA
Cal Poly Class of 2025
B.A. Political Science/ M.P.P.
On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 08:14 Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
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Good morning Ben,
I wanted to follow up on your Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to allow a fraternity at 1327 Foothill.
Attached is a letter containing staff’s comments after the initial completeness review of your submittal.
Please take a look and let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 4:56 PM
To:kathie walker; Mezzapesa, John
Cc:Brett Cross; Carolyn Smith; Sandra Rowley; Stewjenkins Info; Mila Vujovich-LaBarre; Collins,
Scott; Sheats, Steven; Karen Adler; Steven Walker
Subject:RE: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
Hi Kathie,
It was nice to see you last night at the Community Forum.
I wanted to close the loop on this particular case – I believe the Code Enforcement team gave you a call earlier this
week to connect and explain that this one was mistakenly marked as closed in our system. John and I have since
discussed, and it should not have been marked as closed. I apologize for the confusion and thank you for pointing this
out.
As always, the information you provide is very helpful to us as we continue to address this ongoing issue.
I hope you have a nice weekend,
Timmi
From: kathie walker <
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:01 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < ; Carolyn Smith < ; Sandra Rowley < ;
Stewjenkins Info < ; Mila Vujovich-LaBarre < ; Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>;
Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Karen Adler < ; Steven Walker <
Subject: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
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Timmi and John,
I reported the Sigma Nu rush event on 1/19/2025 ahead of time via email to you, with the exact date and time it
was happening at 385 Chaplin Lane:
2
Yet I received notification today that it was not found to be in violation.
There was signage up on 1/19/2025, before the event at 3 pm. The event started at 5 pm (See photo, below)
3
Here is a photo of the event, as it was happening at the exact date and time I reported:
The signage is still up today, three days later on 1/22/2025. (See photo, below)
How could this be missed?! This is one of several examples of events that were missed by code enforcement
this past weekend. How can we solve this issue?
4
-Kathie Walker
1
From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:20 PM
To:McDonald, Whitney; Collins, Scott
Subject:Update on this weekend's rush events
Hi Scott and Whitney,
ComDev was busy this weekend. Here is a brief update on what happened this weekend related to the fraternity rush
events that we were made aware of:
Code enforcement received complaints alleging possible unpermitted fraternities at 35 locations prior to rush events
occurring the 17th-19th. In anticipation of rush events, code enforcement staff reviewed available social media posts
and compiled a list of all possible locations in which events may occur. Staff patrolled the neighborhoods around
CalPoly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday documenting any evidence of events occurring. Staff spoke directly with
fraternity members at two locations on Friday, and were advised by residents that “no rush events were occurring”
despite a large number of people in the rear yards, some wearing shirts with Greek letters. Some locations moved all
operations to the rear yard upon learning that code enforcement was patrolling the neighborhood and refused to
answer the door when attempting contact. On Saturday and Sunday, code enforcement staff patrolled the
neighborhoods and took photos from the public right of way as appropriate.
As a result of investigation, twelve locations were positively identified as hosting fraternity sponsored events. Code
enforcement staff will be issuing notices of violation or citations (depending on previous level of enforcement) to each
of the identified locations. An additional nine locations were identified as hosting some type of gathering; however,
staff lacks the evidence to state it was fraternity sponsored.
We will continue to investigate potential violations as we hear of them.
Please let me know if you have questions!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
Director of Community Development
Community Development
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 4:50 PM
To:McDonald, Whitney
Subject:Re: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
Hi!
As of yesterday, the code enforcement team had called Kathie to talk her through the process and apologize
that this particular site had been overlooked (and would be fixed in the system). I asked John to email her to
close the loop with that whole group but I havent seen it.
In the spirit of closing that loop (and because John is out today) I will send Kathie and that group and email now
and BCC you so you can see it.
Thanks!
Timmi
From: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 4:25:17 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
Hi Timmi,
Could you forward me John’s response back to Kathie that we discussed briefly last night?
Thanks much!!
Whitney
Whitney McDonald
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From: kathie walker <
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:14 PM
To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
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Whitney,
Many, many illegal fraternity events were reported to code enforcement and yet were not verified, so not found
to be a violation. It is especially frustrating because I provided the exact date, time, and address of events ahead
of time (as I did during the fall 2024 rush) yet the events were still not verified, so were not found to be a
violation. I am forwarding you one case in which the booth and signage from Sigma Nu is still up, 3 days after the
event at 385 Chaplin, an R-1 residential neighborhood near our home. The signage was also up before the event
yet code enforcement said they were unable to verify an event there so there is no violation. I have a video of the
event as it was happening and could not have been missed! As I said, many rush events were held, as reported,
but were not cited by the city.
How are we going to solve this problem? Please, let's come up with a workable system to solve this issue.
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: kathie walker <
Date: Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Subject: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>, Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <ttway@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < , Carolyn Smith < , Sandra Rowley
<
, Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>, Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>, Karen
Adler < , Steven Walker <
Timmi and John,
I reported the Sigma Nu rush event on 1/19/2025 ahead of time via email to you, with the exact date and time it
was happening at 385 Chaplin Lane:
315
Yet I received notification today that it was not found to be in violation.
There was signage up on 1/19/2025, before the event at 3 pm. The event started at 5 pm (See photo, below)
316
Here is a photo of the event, as it was happening at the exact date and time I reported:
The signage is still up today, three days later on 1/22/2025. (See photo, below)
How could this be missed?! This is one of several examples of events that were missed by code enforcement
this past weekend. How can we solve this issue?
317
-Kathie Walker
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 4:42 PM
To:Mezzapesa, John
Subject:Fwd: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
Hey, did you respond to Kathie yet?
From: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 4:25:17 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
Hi Timmi,
Could you forward me John’s response back to Kathie that we discussed briefly last night?
Thanks much!!
Whitney
Whitney McDonald
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From: kathie walker <
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:14 PM
To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Whitney,
Many, many illegal fraternity events were reported to code enforcement and yet were not verified, so not found
to be a violation. It is especially frustrating because I provided the exact date, time, and address of events ahead
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of time (as I did during the fall 2024 rush) yet the events were still not verified, so were not found to be a
violation. I am forwarding you one case in which the booth and signage from Sigma Nu is still up, 3 days after the
event at 385 Chaplin, an R-1 residential neighborhood near our home. The signage was also up before the event
yet code enforcement said they were unable to verify an event there so there is no violation. I have a video of the
event as it was happening and could not have been missed! As I said, many rush events were held, as reported,
but were not cited by the city.
How are we going to solve this problem? Please, let's come up with a workable system to solve this issue.
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: kathie walker <
Date: Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Subject: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>, Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <ttway@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < , Carolyn Smith < , Sandra Rowley
<
, Collins, Scott < , Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>, Karen
Adler < , Steven Walker <
Timmi and John,
I reported the Sigma Nu rush event on 1/19/2025 ahead of time via email to you, with the exact date and time it
was happening at 385 Chaplin Lane:
Yet I received notification today that it was not found to be in violation.
320
There was signage up on 1/19/2025, before the event at 3 pm. The event started at 5 pm (See photo, below)
Here is a photo of the event, as it was happening at the exact date and time I reported:
The signage is still up today, three days later on 1/22/2025. (See photo, below)
321
How could this be missed?! This is one of several examples of events that were missed by code enforcement
this past weekend. How can we solve this issue?
-Kathie Walker
324
From:McDonald, Whitney
Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 4:25 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:FW: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
Hi Timmi,
Could you forward me John’s response back to Kathie that we discussed briefly last night?
Thanks much!!
Whitney
Whitney McDonald
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From: kathie walker <
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:14 PM
To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Whitney,
Many, many illegal fraternity events were reported to code enforcement and yet were not verified, so not found
to be a violation. It is especially frustrating because I provided the exact date, time, and address of events ahead
of time (as I did during the fall 2024 rush) yet the events were still not verified, so were not found to be a
violation. I am forwarding you one case in which the booth and signage from Sigma Nu is still up, 3 days after the
event at 385 Chaplin, an R-1 residential neighborhood near our home. The signage was also up before the event
yet code enforcement said they were unable to verify an event there so there is no violation. I have a video of the
event as it was happening and could not have been missed! As I said, many rush events were held, as reported,
but were not cited by the city.
How are we going to solve this problem? Please, let's come up with a workable system to solve this issue.
325
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: kathie walker <
Date: Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Subject: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>, Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <ttway@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < , Carolyn Smith < , Sandra Rowley
<
, Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>, Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>, Karen
Adler < , Steven Walker <
Timmi and John,
I reported the Sigma Nu rush event on 1/19/2025 ahead of time via email to you, with the exact date and time it
was happening at 385 Chaplin Lane:
Yet I received notification today that it was not found to be in violation.
There was signage up on 1/19/2025, before the event at 3 pm. The event started at 5 pm (See photo, below)
326
Here is a photo of the event, as it was happening at the exact date and time I reported:
The signage is still up today, three days later on 1/22/2025. (See photo, below)
327
How could this be missed?! This is one of several examples of events that were missed by code enforcement
this past weekend. How can we solve this issue?
-Kathie Walker
328
From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 4:04 PM
To:Sheats, Steven; Mezzapesa, John; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:RE: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review update.
I went out to the property located at 1304 Foothill Blvd and met with the fraternity Sigma Nu. I took a copy of the
most recent notice of violation to review, and an opportunity to explain the current status of their existing land
use permit.
I explained the process and history behind acquiring the land use permit, how far back some of those permits
go, the conditions attached to them, especially the ones most commonly violated/broken, and what
ramifications can transpire from violating these conditions of the land use permit.
I informed them that the permit was currently up for review before the planning commission and the possibility
of the permit being revoked, probated, or elevated to stricter conditional parameters. I also reviewed the impact
of their actions as a fraternity on the surrounding neighbors and community members, NOT conforming to the
typical lifestyle of fraternity brothers or members (i.e., late-night parties, gatherings, rush events, etc.).
Finally, I explained what they can do to prepare for going before members of the planning commission, city
personnel, and the powers that be to represent their fraternity and all the philanthropic activities it offers to the
community where it resides.
Most importantly, what they can do to adjust or correct their overall behavior as a group, such as minding the
noise, the trash, and the parking, and making an effort to reach out to their neighbors in an effort to remedy
some of the strain that’s been imposed on the relationship between the fraternity and the surrounding
community.
Lastly, I informed them that it help other fraternities if they were to spread the word and talk amongst
themselves about how they are able to approach this issue. I left a copy of the notice of violation with them, and
they seemed to start gathering more and more members while I was still in sight to share the information.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 8:15 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Good morning Rami,
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Can you “reply all” on the thread below and let Timmi know if you have made contact with any of the property
representatives? I saw you sent a NOV but doesn’t look like any discussions have taken place.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:50 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Thank you, John
Have you successfully contacted anyone in the house to date? This would be helpful to know (as well as contact info)
as planning will need to reach out to reps from the fraternity to let them know what is going on and inform them of the
PC process/implications
Thanks!
Timmi
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:44 PM
To: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Tyler,
After investigation into a received complaint regarding noise violations for a permitted fraternity (Sigma Nu) at 1304
Foothill, code enforcement staff has determined that violations of the conditions on the associated use permit #U
1484-90 have occurred.
The fraternity was cited for the following events:
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Date of Citation Time of Citation SLOMC Violation # of people on site
during citation issuance
02/01/2024 10:52 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 40
05/11/2024 3:30 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 100+
11/01/2024 10:20 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 300
12/07/2024 10:38 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 30
The use permit (attached) does not allow for any meetings or gatherings involving persons other than fraternity
members living on site between 10 PM and 9 AM (Condition #5), or any hosted Greek events other than what’s listed
in the use permit (Condition #11).
The issuance of the noise citations is also a violation of Condition #8 regarding adverse impacts on the persons in the
vicinity of the use.
Based on the evidence and verified violations, we issued a Notice of Violation on January 8, 2025, for use permit
violations and are recommending review of the current use permit by the Planning Commission as described in
Condition #4 of the issued use permit.
I have attached the supporting documentation for your review. Let me know if you have any questions.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
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From:Colunga-Lopez, Andrea
Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 3:23 PM
To:Madison Shea White
Subject:RE: Speaker cards link
Attachments:Agenda Package - PC_Jan22_2025.pdf
Hi Madison,
I also wanted to provide you with an update on the meeting minutes for the 1/22/25 meeting.
At the next PC meeting on 2/12/25, PC staff will need to approve the 1/22/25 meeting minutes. Those minutes will be
made available when the 2/12 agenda is posted. Agendas are posted as early as week in advance or up to 72 hours
in advance. I have attached the 1/22/25 Agenda packet as reference, please see item 3.a – Consideration of
minutes – December 11, 2024 Planning Commission Minutes. Click here to view the Public Meeting Agendas on
the City website. Should you be interested in attending the 2/12/25 meeting, it will be held at City Hall in the Council
Chambers at 990 Palm Street at 6:00 p.m.
If have additional questions, please feel free to reach out.
Best,
Andrea Colunga-Lopez
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From: Madison Shea White <mwhite65@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 12:57 PM
To: Colunga-Lopez, Andrea <AColunga@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Speaker cards link
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Thank you for your help, Andrea!
From: Colunga-Lopez, Andrea <AColunga@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 12:55 PM
To: Madison Shea White <mwhite65@calpoly.edu>
Subject: Speaker cards link
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Hi Madison,
Thank you for your call. Please see the link below for the speaker cards submitted at the PC meeting on 1/22/25.
https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=204036&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk
You can navigate the public documents through the path underlined in red in the photo below.
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Planning Commission meetings can be viewed remotely on Channel 20, the City’s YouTube Channel,
and on the City’s website under the Public Meeting Agendas web page. Attendees of City Council or
Advisory Body meetings are eligible to receive one hour of complimentary parking; restrictions apply,
visit Parking for Public Meetings for more details.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public Comment prior to the meeting (must be received 3 hours in advance of the meeting):
Mail - Delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Address letters to the City Clerk's Office at 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401.
Email - Submit Public Comments via email to advisorybodies@slocity.org. In the body of your
email, please include the date of the meeting and the item number (if applicable). Emails will not
be read aloud during the meeting.
Voicemail - Call (805) 781-7164 and leave a voicemail. Please state and spell your name, the
agenda item number you are calling about, and leave your comment. Verbal comments must be
limited to 3 minutes. Voicemails will not be played during the meeting.
*All correspondence will be archived and distributed to members, however, submissions received
after the deadline may not be processed until the following day.
Public Comment during the meeting:
Meetings are held in-person. To provide public comment during the meeting, you must be
present at the meeting location.
Electronic Visual Aid Presentation. To conform with the City's Network Access and Use Policy,
Chapter 1.3.8 of the Council Policies & Procedures Manual, members of the public who desire
to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentation must provide display-ready
material to the City Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Contact the City Clerk's
Office at cityclerk@slocity.org or (805) 781-7114.
Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cooley will call the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission to order.
2.PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, people may address the Commission about items not on the
agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this
time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Commission is
necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting.
3.CONSENT
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-
controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A member of the public may
request the Planning Commission to pull an item for discussion. The public may
comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute
time limit.
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 11, 2024 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
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Recommendation:
To approve the Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2024.
4.PUBLIC HEARING
Note: Any court challenge to the action taken on public hearing items on this
agenda may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public
hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at,
or prior to, the public hearing. If you wish to speak, please give your name and
address for the record. Please limit your comments to three minutes; consultant
and project presentations limited to six minutes.
4.a REQUEST TO CONSIDER FIVE SITES FOR THE ROTATING
OVERNIGHT SAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAM (DIR-0612-2024;DIR-
0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024)
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Recommendation:
Adopt the Draft Resolution approving five sites for the Rotating
Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program, based on findings and subject to
conditions of approval.
5.COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Receive a brief update from Deputy Community Development Director
Tyler Corey.
6.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
February 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo.
LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES for the hearing impaired--see the Clerk
The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible
to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate
alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who
requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114 at least
48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the
Deaf (805) 781-7410.
Planning Commission meetings are televised live on Charter Channel 20 and on
the City's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo. Agenda
related writings or documents provided to the Planning Commission are
available for public inspection on the City’s website:
https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and-
minutes.
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Planning Commission Minutes
December 11, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Present: Commissioner Sheryl Flores, Commissioner Bob Jorgensen,
Commissioner Steve Kahn, Commissioner Eric Tolle, Vice Chair
Dave Houghton, Chair Justin Cooley
Absent: Commissioner Juan Munoz-Morris
City Staff Present: Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey, Assistant
City Attorney Markie Kersten, Deputy City Clerk Sara Armas
Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to
order on December 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Cooley.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 13, 2024 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
Motion By Vice Chair Houghton
Second By Commissioner Kahn
To approve the Planning Commission Minutes of November 13, 2024.
Ayes (5): Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Kahn, Commissioner
Tolle, Vice Chair Houghton, and Chair Cooley
Abstained (1): Commissioner Flores
Absent (1): Commissioner Munoz-Morris
CARRIED (5 to 0)
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
4.a 466 DANA STREET (ARCH-0329-2022, EID-0637-2022) REVIEW OF A
PROJECT PROPOSING CONSTRUCTION OF 20 LOW TO VERY LOW
INCOME AFFORDABLE HOMES AND REHABILITATION OF THE
HISTORIC ROSA BUTRÓN ADOBE
Commissioners Flores and Kahn provided ex parte disclosures and
announced they met with the applicant and visited the project site. Chair
Cooley noted he did visit the site but spoke with no one.
Commissioners Jorgensen, Tolle, and Vice Chair Houghton reported no ex
parte disclosures.
Housing Coordinator David Amini presented the staff report and
responded to Commission inquiries.
The Applicant, Anne Wyatt, Executive Director of Smart Housing
Solutions, provided a brief overview of the project and responded to
questions raised.
Chair Cooley opened the Public Hearing
Public Comment:
Dana Hunter
Ryan Duchene
Pat Duchene
Madelyn Ropner
James Cooley
William Watson
Katherine Ivanjack
Miriam Sullivan
Carolyn Huddleston
Susan Stewart
Steve Barasch
Lea Brooks
Joe Pollon
Andy Pease
Linda Vanasupa
Erik Berg-Johansen
Ashley Gastineau
Lisa Gonzalez
John Ashbaugh
Leslie Halls
--End of Public Comment—
Chair Cooley closed the Public Hearing
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Motion By Commissioner Tolle
Second By Commissioner Jorgensen
Adopt the Draft Resolution, which provides the following:
Adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact prepared pursuant to CEQA; and
Determination that the City’s action on the subject property to authorize
and/or construct buildings or structures for the purposes of developing
affordable housing is consistent with the City’s General Plan; and
Approval of the proposed new construction of 20 low and very low-
income residential units with a parking reduction pursuant to state density
bonus law, rehabilitation of the historic adobe, and associated removal of
12 trees based on findings and subject to conditions of approval.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO ADOPTING THE INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA); DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE; AND
APPROVING A PROJECT PROPOSING THE CONSTRUCTION OF 20
LOW- TO VERY-LOW INCOME AFFORDABLE HOMES WITH A
REQUEST FOR A CONCESSION PURSUANT TO CA STATE DENSITY
BONUS LAW FOR A REDUCTION OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS;
REHABILITATION OF THE MASTER LIST HISTORIC ROSA BUTRÓN
ADOBE INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF PORTIONS OF THE BUILDING
AT THE REAR OF THE STRUCTURE; REMOVAL OF 12 TREES WITH A
COMPENSATORY PLANTING PLAN; (466 DANA ST, ARCH-0329-2022
& EID-0637-2022)” with the following changes:
Amendment of Condition #55, with the following language included:
“The building permit submittal shall include a site utility plan sho wing
the size of existing and proposed sewer and water services. The
proposed utility infrastructure shall comply with the latest engineering
design standards effective at the time the building permit is obtained
and shall have reasonable alignments needed for maintenance of
public infrastructure along public roads. All residential units are to be
individually metered, with the possibility to consider submetering
feasibility, subject to the approval of the Utilities Director.
Backflow preventors shall be provided for the domestic and landscape
(if required) water meters, to the satisfaction of the Utilities Director.
Fire flow service shall pass through a double-check backflow device.”
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Amendment of Condition #5, with the following language included:
“Bicycle Parking. Plans submitted for a building permit shall clearly
depict the location of all required short and long-term bicycle parking
for all intended uses, as well as requiring e-bike charging access
in the long-term parking area. Plans shall show all areas
designated for long-term bicycle parking such as bicycle lockers,
interior spaces, or storage rooms. Short-term bicycle racks shall be
consistent with the City Active Transportation Plan Design Guidelines
and feature “hi-low style” campus racks (such as “Peak Racks”) or
City approved equivalent (inverted “U” rack designed shall not be
permitted) and shall be installed in close proximity to, and visible
from, the main entries into the buildings. Sufficient detail shall be
provided about the compliance with relevant Engineering Standards
and Community Design Guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Public
Works and Community Development Directors.”
Ayes (6): Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Houghton, and Chair Cooley
Absent (1): Commissioner Munoz-Morris
CARRIED (6 to 0)
5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a CONTINUED 2025-2027 PLANNING COMMISSION GOAL-SETTING
Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey led the discussion
on reviewing Planning Commission goals and work program items for the
2025-27 Financial Plan and responded to questions.
Chair Cooley opened Public Comment
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Cooley closed Public Comment
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Motion By Vice Chair Houghton
Second By Commissioner Tolle
To approve the following goals and work program items for the 2025 -2027
Financial Plan:
1. Housing
Emphasize affordable housing programs, encourage flexible use and
non-traditional housing product types to facilitate development of
housing options of all types (deed restricted affordable housing, multi -
family, senior and mixed-use). Continue to work with Cal Poly on
aligning enrollment with additional housing for students and faculty.
Prioritize projects that develop transitional and supportive housing
options for unhoused community members. Continue to partner with
the County of San Luis Obispo and local service providers to prevent
and address homelessness.
2. Sustainability & Multi-Modal Circulation
Implement the Climate Action Plan, Multi-Modal objectives identified in
the LUCE and the Downtown Concept Plan by encouraging density
and in-fill development that includes and prioritizes non-automobile
alternatives to access commercial, services and recreational
opportunities. Review the Upper Monterey Area Plan, Margarita Area
Specific Plan and Mid-Higuera Enhancement Plan with the intention of
providing more housing options of all types and encourage project
designs that promote accessible, convenient, and safe pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit access.
3. Livability and Interagency Collaboration
Continue to collaborate with partner agencies on regional issues to
improve the quality of life for community residents. Address
neighborhood issues associated with fraternities and sororities and
encourage Cal Poly to build on-campus fraternity and sorority houses.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Houghton, and Chair Cooley
Absent (1): Commissioner Munoz-Morris
CARRIED (6 to 0)
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5.b STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Assistant City Attorney Markie Kersten announced that she will be on
maternity leave following this meeting and there will be rotating legal
counsel taking her place for future meetings.
Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey provided the
following updates:
Tentatively scheduled for the January 22, 2025 meeting, is an
update on the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program, which will
include review of 6 different sites that have agreed to host the
program and the conditions for use for each unique site.
Tentatively scheduled for the February 12, 2025 meeting, is review
of an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Regulations to address recent
changes in housing State law.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission is scheduled for January 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The Regular
Meeting of January 8, 2025 will be cancelled.
_________________________
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2025
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO CONSIDER FIVE SITES FOR THE ROTATING OVERNIGHT
SAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING
HOMELESSNESS A SAFE PLACE TO TEMPORARILY PARK A VEHICLE OVERNIGHT
TO FACILITATE THE TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING
BY: Daisy Wiberg, Homelessness VIA: David Amini, Housing Coordinator
Response Manager Phone Number: 805-781-7524
Phone Number: 805-781-7025 Email: damini@slocity.org
Email: dwiberg@slocity.org
FILE NUMBERS: DIR-0612-2024 FROM: Tyler Corey, Deputy Director
DIR-0639-2024 Phone Number: 805-781-7169
DIR-0640-2024 Email: tcorey@slocity.org
DIR-0641-2024
DIR-0642-2024
APPLICANT: Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO)
REPRESENTATIVE: Jack Lahey, Homeless Services Director
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Draft Resolution approving five sites for the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking
Pilot Program, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval .
1.0 COMMISSION'S PURVIEW
On July 12, 2023, the Planning Commission approved a Safe Parking Program
(“Program”) Administrator Permit/Conditional Use Permit [Resolution No. PC-1079-23/
USE-0304-2023] (Program CUP) in accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.86.230
and consistent with the General Plan and the Homelessness Response Strategic Plan.
Individual safe parking site approvals that are to operate under the Program CUP are to
be considered through an administrative process for a Director’s Action Permit in
accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 17.108.030. However, when the Planning
Commission approved the Program CUP, the Commission requested that the first
Director’s Action Permits being proposed for the Program be referred to the Planning
Commission by the Director. Therefore, the Director has referred the request for the
Community Action Partnership of San L uis Obispo County (CAPSLO) to operate five
locations for the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program to the Planning
Commission at this time.
Meeting Date: 1/22/2025
Item Number: 4a
Time Estimate: 90 Minutes
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
2.0 SUMMARY
Since 2016, CAPSLO has operated a Safe Parking Program that provides overnight
parking for individuals experiencing vehicular homelessness. CAPSLO’s 40 Prado Safe
Parking Program currently provides overnight safe parking for up to 12 vehicles and RVs
on site at 40 Prado Homeless Services Center.
In addition to the 40 Prado Safe Parking Program, CAPSLO also operated the Railroad
Safe Parking Program under the City’s Emergency Proclamation from March 2021 to
August 2023 to provide safe shelter options for individuals experiencing homelessness
during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In advance of the Railroad Safe Parking Program
concluding in August 2023, CAPSLO and the City began collaborating with local faith
community partners to develop a Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program to
provide expanded safe parking opportunities at various sites throughout the community.
While host site locations and funding sources were being identified, CAPSLO applied for
a Conditional Use Permit to establish CAPSLO as a Safe Parking Program Administrator
to oversee Safe Parking sites at various locations throughout the City. On July 12, 2023,
the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. USE-0304-2023
(Program CUP) , which approved CAPSLO to operate a Rotating Overnight Safe Parking
Program (Program). As outlined in the Program CUP, a Director’s Action Permit
application is required for each proposed safe parking site to be considered for app roval.
Safe Parking locations added to the program are to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
through a Director’s Action Permit to ensure that locations are consistent with Municipal
Code Chapter 17.10 Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) and Chapter 17.86.230 (Safe
Parking Regulations). CAPSLO submitted Director’s Action Permit applications for the
first five sites being proposed for review as part of the Program and the Community
Development Director has referred the Director’s Action Permits to the Planni ng
Commission for consideration. An additional sixth site, located outside of City limits, is
also proposed to be part of the Program but does not require City permit approval. In
total, the proposed Program (see Attachment B) would consist of three sites on City-
owned property and three sites hosted by faith-based organizations as described below
in Table 1.
If any or all of the Director’s Action Permits are approved by the Planning Commission,
CAPSLO will execute Memorandums of Understanding with each property owner
outlining each partner’s responsibilities as well as site specific requirements and
conditions as directed by the Commission. Program implementation will be dependent on
funding availability.
The goal of the Program is to develop a model that can be replicated on a larger scale
countywide to address regional safe parking needs.
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
3.0 PREVIOUS REVIEW
3.1 CAPSLO Safe Parking Administrator Overview
On December 10, 2014, CAPSLO’s 40 Prado Homeless Services Center was approved
to include seven Overnight Safe Parking spaces (USE-0413-2014). The conditional use
permit was amended on January 24, 2024, to increase the number of safe parking spaces
from 7 to 12 spaces and to modify the hours of operation (MOD-0578-2023). The 40
Prado Overnight Safe Parking Program provides unhoused individuals a safe place to
temporarily park a vehicle overnight to facilitate the transition to permanent housing.
In addition to the 40 Prado Safe Parking Program, the City an d CAPSLO implemented
the Railroad Safe Parking Program in March 2021. The Railroad site was initially
established under the City’s Emergency Proclamation1 to provide safe shelter options for
individuals and families experiencing homelessness during the COVID -19 Pandemic.
The Railroad Safe Parking Program proved to be a viable safe parking model,
demonstrated through the following successful housing outcomes. From September 1,
2022, through June 1, 2023, the program averaged 15 vehicles per night and served an
average of 32 unique individuals every two weeks. Over that period, the program
connected 36 individuals with permanent housing, reunified 9 participants with family and
helped 5 individuals find jobs.
When the statewide COVID-19 emergency order was lifted, the City explored the option
to continue the Safe Parking program at the Railroad site. However, upon further review
with neighboring businesses and community members in proximity to the site, participants
of the program, and operators of the Union Pacific Railroad, it was determined that other
locations in the community may be more viable.
With the closure of the Railroad site, CAPSLO transitioned to operating the overnight safe
parking program solely at 40 Prado Homeless Services Center. From September 2023 to
September 2024, CAPSLO reported 55 program enrollments and 30 exits to housing. As
of December 2024, there were 232 households on the refe rral list for the 40 Prado Safe
Parking Program.
1 On August 18, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11149 (2020 Series) affirming the
actions of the Emergency Services Director by Emergency Services Director Proclamation No. 5,
which was adopted on August 7, 2020. Through the two actions, the City found that emergency
measures were necessary to support and facilitate the expansion of safe parking facilities for
unhoused persons in order to minimize exposure to the elements that compromise health, to
minimize risks of sustained close contact and congregation to mitigate transmission of COVID-
19, and to advance social distancing and personal hygiene protocols necessary to prevent or
minimize the spread of COVID-19 and protect the public health, safety, welfare and economic
security of the citizens of San Luis Obispo.
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
Over the past year, CAPSLO worked with the City to identify various locations that could
accommodate the proposed Program including existing religious facilities, private
landowners, and City owned properties. The proposed Program would allow overnight
safe parking on a temporary rotating basis for an eligible property, which would further
minimize disruptions of operations at any one particular site. The proposed Program has
been modeled after successful rotating programs throughout the state, including the City
of Fremont’s Safe Parking Host Site Program which utilizes faith-based sites on a
rotational basis.
Per the Program CUP (USE-0304-2023) and consistent with the Zoning Regulations, the
Program would be allowed at the five proposed sites within the parameters described
below:
With approval of a Director’s Action Permit, at each site that demonstrates
compliance with all performance standards of Municipal Code Section 17.86.230
and with all requirements of the Program CUP, including;
o The Program CUP may be subsequently reviewed at an Administrative
Hearing if written complaints are received and substantiated by information
and evidence that a violation of the Program CUP or Municipal Code has
occurred.
o A maximum number of vehicles is to be established for each site.
o The hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with check
in no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
o Participant vehicles shall maintain a minimum buffer of fifty feet from any
property that contains a residential use.
o Participants are to be connected to case management to facilitate
permanent housing placements and service referrals.
o Program Administrator shall implement a Neighborhood Relations Plan and
a Monitoring and Oversight Plan for each safe parking location.
o Access to water, restrooms, and trash facilities shall be maintained at each
site for participant usage during program hours.
3.2 Homelessness Response Strategic Plan
The City has established preventing and addressing homelessness as a key priority in
alignment with its Major City Goal for Housing and Homelessness and the SLO
Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness. According to 2024 Point in Time Count Data,
the number of people experiencing homelessness in the City of San Luis Obispo was 512
individuals. Of those individuals, 140 reported a vehicle as their sleeping accommodation
which accounts for 27% of the City’s homeless population. Countywide, 68% of the 1,175
individuals experiencing homelessness in 2024 were experiencing unsheltered
homelessness, meaning that they reside in places not meant for human habitation
including public spaces, vehicles, and abandoned buildings.
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
On March 21, 2023, the City Council adopted the Homelessness Response Strategic
Plan, which outlines the City’s role in implementing strategies to prevent homelessness
and connect individuals experiencing homelessness to services and housing. One of the
goals outlined in the Strategic Plan reads as follows:
“Collaborate with the County to develop scalable and replicable programs
to connect those experiencing homelessness to a variety of shelter and
housing options through timely outreach, and advocate for County
implementation of successful programs.”
The Safe Parking Program was specifically identified as a key task under the Str ategic
Plan with the intent of working with the faith-based community to develop safe parking
options throughout the community. The proposed Program is intended to implement the
objectives under the Strategic Plan. The County has been supportive of the program and
is in the process of identifying potential funding opportunities.
4.0 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Program Overview
CAPSLO, in partnership with the City of SLO and local faith-based organizations, will
operate the Program in coordination with the existing 12-space 40 Prado Overnight Safe
Parking Program at the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center. The Program will expand
overnight parking locations for households living in their vehicles by providing 12
additional parking spaces at rotating ‘host sites’. The proposed Program will operate
within the hours of 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. for site check-in and within the hours of 7:00 p.m.-
7:00 a.m. for vehicle parking. The Program will rotate monthly to sites hosted by faith-
based organizations and City owned properties. CAPSLO staff will oversee participant
referrals and intake, onsite check-in and check-out at host site locations, site monitoring,
program operations, and case management to assist in facilitating participants’ transition
to permanent housing.
The Program is intended to pilot for a duration of up to two years depending on funding
availability; however, the Program CUP and approved Director’s Action Permits for the
Program allow continuation without an end date. If during the proposed one to two-year
pilot timeframe, the program is successful in providing shelter, services and connecting
participants to housing options, CAPSLO intends to continue the Program pending
additional funding availability. It is also anticipated that if proved successful, CAPSLO
may request that it be scaled up to provide expanded capacity in the City by submitting
Director’s Action Permit applications for additional sites to be reviewed and considered.
CAPSLO may also explore ways to expand capacity throughout the county through other
programming and funding opportunities.
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
Participant Requirements
Program participants will be required to be 18 years of age and must have an active
Driver’s License, vehicle registration, and auto insurance2. Case management will be
required for program participation and all vehicles must be operable. A Megan’s Law
check (Registered Sex Offender Registry) will be completed for all participants and
individuals with this criminal background status will not be e ligible for participation.
Participants will be required to enter a behavior contract with CAPSLO, agreeing to
adhere to all program rules and policies (Attachment C; see also SLO Municipal Code
Section 17.86.230(E)(9)).
Liability Requirements
Each host site location will be listed as an additional insured on CAPSLO’s General
Liability Policy and provided with a Certificate of Liability.
CAPSLO will execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with each host site,
outlining any site-specific requirements. Operations will not commence at a safe parking
site until an MOU has been executed.
Traffic Control Requirements
Access to the designated safe parking area on each host site property will be limited to
program participants during the program hours of 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for check-in and
7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily to ensure the safety of participants and community members3.
CAPSLO will utilize temporary barriers to section off the designated safe parking area at
each host site location. The barriers will be put in place each evening and removed each
morning by CAPSLO staff.
Site Security
CAPSLO staff will be on-site to check-in participants from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. nightly
and to check-out participants4 between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. each morning. CAPSLO
staff will also do periodic site checks approximately every 2 hours throughout the night to
verify participant vehicle information and address any on-site issues. A dedicated
CAPSLO staff member will be on call to address any on-site issues during program hours.
CAPSLO will also provide a designated point of contact that program participants and
community members may contact via phone or e-mail with any issues or concerns related
to the program (See Attachments D, E and F).
CAPSLO will assign a participant Site Captain to serve as the on -site point of contact.
The Site Captain will contact CAPSLO staff to report any issues or complaints. CAPSLO
2 Households with minors will be prioritized for shelter through the Housing Focused Shelter
Program at 40 Prado Homeless Services Center.
3 Some sites may have slightly modified hours to accommodate specific site operations. For
example, the City Corporation Yard site will accommodate the program from 6:00 pm to 6:00
a.m.
4 CAPSLO will require participant check-out for the Corp Yard from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
staff and/or the Site Captain will contact 911 or the SLOPD Non -Emergency number to
report any incidents or issues – including non-participant entry into the parking lot and
transient individuals loitering in the safe parking area – and SLOPD will respond to
requests for enforcement. SLOPD will patrol host site locations as resources allow.
CAPSLO will issue parking permits to each participant to clearly identify registered
program participants. Vehicle information (make, model, license plate number) for all
confirmed participants will be provided to each host site and SLOPD on a monthly basis
for monitoring and enforcement purposes.
An ADA accessible portable restroom, wash station, and trash dumpster will be provided
at each site for participant use during site operation. Outside of program hours, locks will
be placed on the portable restroom and dumpster to prohibit use of the facilities by non -
program participants. Portable restroom, wash station and trash dumpsters will be
removed and relocated to each host site consistent with program rotation.
5.0 PROJECT ANALYSIS
The Program CUP included findings for General Plan consistency. Director Actions for
host sites must demonstrate consistency with the standards and limitations of the Zoning
Regulations and in accordance with the Program CUP. Staff has evaluated the project’s
consistency with relevant requirements and has found it to be in substantial compliance,
as discussed in this analysis.
5.1 Consistency with the Zoning Regulations and Program CUP
In accordance with Zoning Regulations Chapter 17.10.020 Table 2 -1 (Uses Allowed by
Zone), safe parking activities are conditionally allowed subject to a Conditional Use
Permit. In July 2023, CAPSLO was approved as a Safe Parking Administrator provided
host sites each met the zoning provisions and operated in accordance with Safe Parking
Regulations Section 17.86.230(C). The Program CUP also included that the maximum
number of vehicles be specified, the hours of operation would be from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00
p.m. for check in purposes and within 7:00 pm to 7:00 a.m. for vehicle parking.
Host Site Locations
Six sites have been identified as rotating host sites for the proposed Program, including
one site that is located outside of City limits. Prior to Program commencement, and upon
approval of the Director’s Action Permits, CAPSLO will execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with each site to ensure compliance with all Municipal Code and Program
CUP requirements.
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
Each host site will accommodate up to 12 vehicles. A site plan for each proposed location
is included in Attachment G and identifies the specific locations for each designated safe
parking area.
Municipal Code Section 17.10.020 Table 2-1 allows safe parking in every zone except
Agriculture (AG), Conservation/Open Space (C/OS) or Business Park (BP). No proposed
sites are located in the AG, C/OS, or BP zoning districts. Site location, ownership and
zoning information, anticipated frequency of program use, and hours of operation are
outlined in Table 1 below.
Table 1.
Host Site
Location /
Owner Zoning Allowed
Months of
Use Per
Year
Hours of
Operation
Calle Joaquin
Park and Ride
(Address: 1545
Calle Joaquin)
City of San
Luis Obispo
CT
Tourist Commercial
Allowed per CUP No.
0304-2023 with Director’s
Action
1-4 months
per year
6:00 p.m.
to
7:00 a.m.
City Corporation
Yard (Address:
25 Prado Rd)
City of San
Luis Obispo
PF
Public Facility
Allowed per CUP No.
0304-2023 with Director’s
Action
1-4 months
per year
6:00 p.m.
to
6:00 a.m.
Damon Garcia
Sports Complex
Parking Lot
(Address: 680
Industrial Way)
City of San
Luis Obispo
PF
Public Facility
Allowed per CUP No.
0304-2023 with Director’s
Action
1-2 months
per year
6:00 p.m.
to
7:00 a.m.
Journey Christian
Fellowship
(Address: 317
Foothill Blvd)
Journey
Christian
Fellowship
R-1
Low Density Residential
Allowed per CUP No.
0304-2023 with Director’s
Action
Allowed as accessory to
public assembly or
religious assembly facility
1-2 months
per year
6:00 p.m.
to
7:00 a.m.
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
Additional provisions required for all sites consistent with the City’s Safe Parking
Regulations and Program CUP are identified and discussed below:
Neighborhood Relations Plan
The City established the Good Neighbor Policy in order to maintain clear expectations
between the community and homeless services providers. As such, CAPSLO has
provided a Neighborhood Relations Plan for the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking
Program based on the mitigation tools outlined within the Good Neighbor Policy
(Attachment D, Neighborhood Relations Plan). The Neighborhood Relations Plan shall
apply to each location that is established through approval of Director Action.
Renovate Church
(Address: 2075
Johnson Ave)
Renovate
Church
R-2
Medium Density
Residential
Allowed per CUP No.
0304-2023 with Director’s
Action
Allowed as accessory to
public assembly or
religious assembly facility
1-2 months
per year
6:00 p.m.
to
7:00 a.m.
Congregation
Beth David
(Address: 10180
Los Osos Valley
Rd)
Congregation
Beth David
N/A –
County of San Luis
Obispo
Anticipated
1-2
months
per year
6:00 p.m.
to
7:00 a.m.
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DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
Monitoring and Oversight
A Monitoring and Oversight Plan for the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program has
been submitted that includes security measures such as routine monitoring during
program hours, providing SLO Police Department with participant information, an on-site
participant site captain, etc. The Monitoring and Oversight Plan shall apply to each
location that is established through approval of Director Action. CAPSLO’s Monitoring and
Oversight Plan is included as Attachment E and condition No. 4 -h of the draft resolution
(Attachment A).
Required Findings
Below is a summary of site-specific information for each of the proposed safe parking
locations and a description of how each location meets the required findings outlined in
the attached resolution. Each site overview includes confirmation of the following
requirements: 50-foot buffer from safe parking vehicle spaces to properties with a
residential use, adequate on-site lighting, designated portable restroom and trash
receptacle location, and a designated ADA parking space.
1. Calle Joaquin Park and Ride (1545 Calle Joaquin)
The Calle Joaquin Park and Ride is a City-owned parking lot on Calle Joaquin near the
Hampton Inn & Suites. The surrounding parcels are zoned Tourist Commercial (C-T) and
Conservation/Open Space (C/OS), ensuring a 50-foot buffer between the proposed
locations of participant parking spaces and any property that contains a residential use
as required by the municipal code. The site is adequately sized to accommodate the 12
proposed spaces as well as the restroom and wash facility and trash dumpster. The
identified overnight safe parking spaces do not interfere with parking spaces allocated for
future electric charging. Entry and exit points have been identified for the site, and the
site provides appropriate access and egress for safe parking users. The site consists of
at least two lighting posts near the designated parking spots, which will provide adequate
lighting for the safe parking participants. See Attachment G for the site plan demonstrating
garbage bin and portable restroom locations, designated parking areas including one
ADA parking space, and entry/exit routes.
The Calle Joaquin Park and Ride site will be prioritized for utilization during non-peak
tourism months to accommodate increased utilization of neighboring hotel properties.
2. City Corporation Yard (25 Prado Road)
The City Corporation Yard is a City-owned facility located at 25 Prado Road. The
surrounding areas consist of Service Commercial (C-S) and Office (O) zones, ensuring a
50-foot residential buffer. The site consists of a lighting post near the designated parking
spots. See Attachment G for the site plan demonstrating garbage bin and portable
restroom locations, designated parking areas including one ADA parking space, and
entry/exit routes. The designated parking spaces at the Corporation Yard were selected
to provide separation from the designated staff parking area. Proposed hours of operation
for this site are 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. as stated in condition 4-b of the draft resolution
(Attachment A). This is to accommodate staff arrival times at that facility, which begins
between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. daily.
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
The City Corporation Yard site will be prioritized fo r utilization during the months of April
to September to accommodate potential increased staff utilization during inclement winter
weather.
Municipal Code Section 17.86.230(F)(3) requires sufficient distance between safe
parking facilities. This site is located across Prado Road from the 40 Prado Homeless
Services Center which includes an overnight safe parking facility. However, the 40 Prado
overnight safe parking area is in the rear parking lot of the 40 Prado HSC there is
adequate separation (more than 100 feet between the sites’ parking areas ). Further,
since both sites are managed by CAPSLO, the proximity allows more efficient monitoring
by CAPSLO staff.
3. Damon Garcia Sports Complex Parking Lot (680 Industrial Way)
The Damon Garcia Sports Complex is a City-owned facility located at 680 Industrial Way.
The surrounding areas are zoned Business Park (BP), Service Commercial (C-S), and
Community Commercial (C-C), which ensures a 50-foot buffer from residential use. The
site consists of various lighting posts for additional security. Designated parking areas
including one ADA parking space, garbage bin and portable restroom locations, and
entry/exit routes can be seen in the site plan (see Attachment G).
Traffic barriers will be utilized at this location to prevent non -participant entry into the
parking lot during program hours. Barriers will be installed by CAPSLO staff prior to check -
in and removed during check-out.
The Damon Garcia Sports Complex Parking lot will only be available for utilization during
the months of June and July when the facility is closed for maintenance. The designated
parking area was selected to accommodate maintenance equipment and materials that
will be stored in other areas of the parking lot during the facility’s maintenance closure.
4. Journey Christian Fellowship (317 Foothill Boulevard)
This property is owned by Journey Christian Fellowship. The surrounding uses are Low-
Density Residential (R-1) however the 50-ft. residential buffer between the safe parking
area and residential uses to the north, south, and west is met due to the large size of the
church property and non-residential use of church facilities. The property immediately to
the east at 335 Foothill contains a residential structure within the 50-foot residential buffer
to the east of the proposed vehicle parking area. This property is owned by Journey
Christian Fellowship; City staff have confirmed that it is not used as a residence and that
it is used for church programming on Sundays outside of the program’s hours (6 p.m. to
7 a.m.).
The site contains a light fixture by the designated ADA parking area for added security.
Designated parking areas including one ADA parking space, garbage bin and portable
restroom locations, and entry/exit routes can be seen in the site plan (see Attachment G).
The Journey Christian Fellowship site will be utilized during months that best
accommodate the congregation’s programming and services.
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DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
5. Renovate Church (2075 Johnson Avenue)
This property is owned by Renovate Church and the surrounding uses are Moderate -
Density Residential (R-2). The 50-foot residential buffer is met, and the designated
parking area located within the church parking lot was selected to maximize the buffer
from residential properties. The site contains two lighting structures that provide additional
security for the designated parking stalls, portable restrooms, and ADA parking space.
The site plan demonstrates the location of the designated parking area including one ADA
parking space, garbage bin and portable restroom locations, and entry/exit routes (see
Attachment G).
The Renovate Church site will be utilized during months that best accommodate the
congregation’s programming and services.
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed Program has been evaluated at each of the proposed site locations , and
as the Program is intended to serve as a Low Barrier Navigation Center, it is a use by
right/ministerial activity exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by
California Government Code Section 65660(b), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15268 (exemption for ministerial projects) and 15061(b)(1). Additionally, under
California Public Resources Code Section 21080.10(c) (pursuant to SB 1361), actions
taken by local agencies to approve a contract for providing services for people
experiencing homelessness are exempt from CEQA review. Issuing this Director’s Action
Permit will allow the City to enter into an agreement with CAPSLO to provide ser vices for
people experiencing homelessness. The project is also exempt under the Class 32
categorial exemption for in-fill development (CEQA Guidelines Section 15332.) Finally,
the project has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environmen t and is
therefore exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
7.0 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Since January 2023, City and CAPSLO staff have been meeting monthly with key
stakeholders from the faith community to discuss homelessness response priorities and
partnership opportunities, including safe parking. Through that stakeholder engagement
process, the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program model was developed and
refined.
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
In advance of this Planning Commission hearing, CAPSLO hosted a community
information session to inform property owners, tenants, and neighboring businesses of
the proposed program and to address any questions or concerns. Notices for the
community meeting were mailed to all tenants and property owners within 300 feet of
each of the proposed safe parking locations. The community information session was
held on January 15, 2025, at the CAPSLO office located at 1030 Southwood Dr in San
Luis Obispo.
Separate hearing notices were mailed to the same tenants and property owners withi n
300 feet of each of the five proposed locations informing them of the Planning
Commission hearing. Public notice of the hearing was also published in a widely
circulated local newspaper and hearing agendas for this meeting were posted at City Hall,
consistent with required notification procedures.
City staff also conducted outreach in person and via email to community partners and
businesses adjacent to each of the proposed safe parking sites.
8.0 OTHER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
The proposed Program has been reviewed by various City departments and divisions
including Planning, Housing & Homelessness, Public Works, Utilities, Parks and
Recreation, Police, Fire, Parking, Code Enforcement, and the City Attorney’s Office. City
Public Works and Utilities, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation facilities are
included as proposed host sites. Comments received have been incorporated into the
draft resolution as conditions of approval.
Additionally, the proposed Program has been considered by the Homelessness
Response Steering Committee5 for consistency with the City’s Homelessness Response
Strategic Plan.
9.0 ALTERNATIVES
1. Continue determination. The Planning Commission could continue its decision on the
project application to provide time for staff or the applicant to provide additional
information if the Planning Commission does not feel it can make a decision at this
time. An action to continue the item should include a detailed list of additional
information or analysis required to make a decision.
2. Approve an amended resolution. The Planning Commission could amend the
conditions included in the attached resolution to address specific concerns.
5 The City’s Homelessness Response Steering Committee consists of the City Manager, City Attorney,
Police Chief, Fire Chief, Director of Public Works, Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of
Community Development, Communications Manager, Principal Planner and Homelessness Response
Manager
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Item 4a
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024 – CAPSLO
Director’s Action Permit Applications for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Planning Commission Report – January 22, 2025
3. Deny the project. The Planning Commission could deny the project. An action denying
the project should include findings that cite the basis for denial and should reference
inconsistency with the General Plan, Community Design Guidelines, Zoning
Regulations or other policy documents.
10.0 ATTACHMENTS
A - Draft PC Resolution Approving Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Sites
B - Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program Description
C - CAPSLO Participant Agreement
D - CAPSLO Neighborhood Relations Plan
E - CAPSLO Monitoring and Oversight Plan
F - Community Resource Overview
G - Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program Site Maps
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RESOLUTION NO. PC-XXXX-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
LUIS OBISPO APPROVING FIVE SITES FOR THE ROTATING
OVERNIGHT SAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES
INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS A SAFE PLACE TO
TEMPORARILY PARK A VEHICLE OVERNIGHT TO FACILITATE THE
TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING, WITH STATUTORY AND
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW;
APPLICANT CAPSLO; LOCATIONS 1545 CALLE JOAQUIN, 25 PRADO
ROAD, 680 INDUSTRIAL WAY, 2075 JOHNSON AVE, AND 317
FOOTHILL BLVD
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of San
Luis Obispo approved a conditional use permit for the 40 Prado Homeless Services
Center (USE-0413-2014) that included 7 overnight safe parking spaces, to be
administered by the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO), a
qualified social service provider; and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2024, the Planning Commission approved an
amendment to CAPSLO’s conditional use permit to allow an additional 5 overnight safe
parking spaces at the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11264 (2021
Series), authorizing emergency actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the
City and CAPSLO implemented the Railroad Safe Parking Program from April 2021 to
August 2023, under the City’s Emergency Proclamation to provide safe shelter options
for individuals and families experiencing homelessness during the COVID -19 Pandemic;
and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11403
approving the Homelessness Response Strategic Plan that identifies the need for
additional safe parking locations in conjunction with San Luis Obispo County’s
Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness; and
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2023, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional
Use Permit (USE-0304-2023) to establish CAPSLO, a qualified social services provider
with a proven track record of successfully facilitating the transition to permanent housing
for participants of their operating overnight safe parking program in the City, as the
Overnight Safe Parking Program Administrator to oversee overnight safe parking sites at
various locations in the City in addition to the overnight safe parking program at the 40
Prado Homeless Services Center; and
WHEREAS, 2024 Point-in-Time Count data demonstrated the continued need for
safe parking opportunities to accommodate the 140 individuals who reported a vehicle as
their sleeping accommodation in the City of San Luis Obispo; and
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WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has received and referred the
request for Director’s Action for the initial inclusion of five proposed sites as part of the
Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program to the Planning Commission pursuant to San
Luis Obispo Municipal Code (SLOMC) § 17.108.010; and
WHEREAS , on January 22, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis
Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street,
San Luis Obispo, California, for the purpose of considering Director’s Action application
numbers DIR-0612-2024, DIR-0639-2024, DIR-0640-2024, DIR-0641-2024 & DIR-0642 -
2024; and
WHEREAS , notice of said public hearing was made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS , the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence, including
the testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and
recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the Planning Commission of the City
of San Luis Obispo as follows:
Section 1. Environmental Review.
The proposed Program has been evaluated at each of the proposed site locations , and
as the Program is i ntended to serve as a Low Barrier Navigation Center, it is a use by
right/ministerial activity exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by
California Government Code Section 65660(b), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15268 (exemption for ministerial projects) and 15061(b)(1). Additionally, under
California Public Resources Code Section 21080.10(c) (pursuant to SB 1361), actions
taken by local agencies to approve a contract for providing services for people
experiencing homelessness are exempt from CEQA review. Issuing this Director’s Action
Permit will allow the City to enter into an agreement with CAPSLO to provide services for
people experiencing homelessness . The project is also exempt under the Class 32
categorial exemption for in-fill development (CEQA Guidelines Section 15332.) Finally,
the project has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and is
therefore exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
Section 2. Findings. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the
proposed five sites for inclusion in the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program are
consistent with findings required for Directors Action per SLOMC Section 17.108.040,
Conditional Use Permit (USE-0304-2023) and meet all requirements of SLOMC
17.86.230 for Safe Parking for the purposes of facilitating the transition to permanent
housing based on the following facts:
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Findings for Director ’s Action (SLOMC 17.108.030)
1. Complete application packages have been received by the C ity including
information and materials specified by SLOMC 17.86.230 allowing a thorough
review of the proposed request;
2. The application was reviewed for location, design, configuration on the effect
of the proposed action on adjacent properties, in compliance with SLOMC
17.86.230; and
3. City staff have performed on-site inspections for the proposal and have
confirmed the request complies with all of the applicable criteria and provisions
identified in SLOMC Chapter 17.108.
I. 1545 Cal le Joaquin
1. The site is part of the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program operated by
CAPSLO, an organization with demonstrated success operating overnight safe
parking programs in the City, and who has submitted a site plan, hours of
operation, a Monitoring and Oversight Plan, and a Neighborhood Relations Plan
as required in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and SLOMC 17.86.230;
2. The site location meets SLOMC 17.10.020 Table 2 -1 because it is located in the
Tourist Commercial (CT) district and will accommodate 12 vehicle spaces and
operate between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.;
3. As conditioned and shown on submitted site plan, the property conforms to the 50-
foot residential buffer standards in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and
SLOMC 17.86.230;
4. As conditioned and shown on submitted site plan, participants will have access to
restrooms, as well as water and trash facilities during program operati ng hours;
5. As conditioned, all program participants will be enrolled in case management to
facilitate transition to permanent housing; and
6. As conditioned, CAPSLO will require, and all program participants will provide
sufficient participant and vehicle information and agree to the rules of program
operation in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and SLOMC 17.86.230 prior to
site operation.
II. 25 Prado Road
1. The site is part of the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program operat ed by
CAPSLO, an organization with demonstrated success operating overnight sa fe
parking programs in the City, and who has submitted a site plan, hours of
operation, a Monitoring and Oversight Plan, and a Neighborhood Relations Plan
as required in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and SLOMC 17.86.230;
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2. The site location meets SLOMC 17.10.020 Table 2 -1 because it is located in the
Public Facilities (PF ) district and will accommodate 12 vehicle spaces and operate
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.;
3. As conditioned and shown on submitted site plan, the property conforms to the 50 -
foot residential buffer standards in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and
SLOMC 17.86.230;
4. As conditioned and shown on submitted site plan, participants will have access to
restrooms, as well as water and trash facilities d uring program operating hours;
5. As conditioned, all program participants will be enrolled in case management to
facilitate transition to permanent housing; and
6. As conditioned, CAPSLO will require, and all program participants will provide
sufficient participant and vehicle information and agree to the rules of program
operation in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and SLOMC 17.86.230 prior to
site operation.
III. 680 Industrial Way
1. The site is part of the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program operated by
CAPSLO, an organization with demonstrated success operating overnight safe
parking programs in the City, and who has submitted a site plan, hours of
operation, a Monitoring and Oversight Plan, and a Neighborhood Relations Plan
as required in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and SLOMC 17.86.230;
2. The site location meets SLOMC 17.10.020 Table 2 -1 because it is located in the
Public Facilities (PF ) district and will accommodate 12 vehicle spaces and operate
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.;
3. As conditioned and shown on submitted site plan, the property conforms to the 50 -
foot residential buffer standards in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and
SLOMC 17.86.230;
4. As conditioned and shown on submitted site plan, participants will have access to
restrooms, as well as water and trash facilities during program operating hours;
5. As conditioned, all program participants will be enrolled in case management to
facilitate transition to permanent housing; and
6. As conditioned, CAPSLO will require, and all program participants will provide
sufficient participant and vehicle information and agree to the rules of program
operation in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and SLOMC 17.86.230 prior to
site operation.
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IV. 2075 Johnson Ave
1. The site is part of the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program operated by
CAPSLO, an organization with demonstrated success operating overnight safe
parking programs in the City, and who has submitted a site plan, hours of
operation, a Monitoring and Oversight Plan, and a Neighborhood Relations Plan
as required in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and SLOMC 17.86.230;
2. The site location meets SLOMC 17.10.020 Table 2 -1 because it is located in the
Medium Density Residential (R-2) district, accessory to a religious assembly facility
use, and will accommodate 12 vehicle spaces and operate between the hours of
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.;
3. As conditioned and shown on submitted site plan, the property conforms to the 50 -
foot residential buffer standards in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and
SLOMC 17.86.230;
4. As conditioned and shown on submitted site plan, participants will have access to
restrooms, as well as water and trash facilities during program operating hours;
5. As conditioned, all program participants will be enrolled in case management to
facilitate transition to permanent housing; and
6. As conditioned, CAPSLO will require, and all program participants will provide
sufficient participant and vehicle information and agree to the rules of program
operation in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and SLOMC 17.86.230 prior to
site operation.
V. 317 Foothill Blvd
1. The site is part of the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program operated by
CAPSLO, an organization with demonstrated success operating overnight safe
parking programs in the City, and who has submitted a site plan, hours of
operation, a Monitoring and Oversight Plan, and a Neighborhood Relations Plan
as required in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and SLOMC 17.86.230;
2. The site location meets SLOMC 17.10.020 Table 2 -1 because it is located in the
Low Density Residential (R-1) district, accessory to a religious assembly facility
use, and will accommodate 12 vehicle spaces and operate between the hours of
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.;
3. As conditioned and shown on submitted site plan, the property conforms to the 50 -
foot residential buffer standards in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and
SLOMC 17.86.230;
4. As conditioned and shown on submitted site plan, participants will have access to
restrooms, as well as water and trash facilities during program operating hours;
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5. As conditioned, all program participants will be enrolled in case management to
facilitate transition to permanent housing; and
6. As conditioned, CAPSLO will require, and all program participants will provide
sufficient participant and vehicle information and agree to the rules of program
operation in conformance with (USE-0304-2023) and SLOMC 17.86.230 prior to
site operation.
SECTION 3. Action. The Planning Commission hereby grants final approval to the
project with incorporation of the following conditions:
1. This Director’s Action Permit can be referred to the Planning Commission for review
if the City receives substantiated written complaints from any citizen, Code
Enforcement Officer, or Police Department employee, which includes information
and/or evidence supporting a conclusion that a violation of this Director’s Action
Permit or of City ordinances or regulations has occurred, or due to Police
Department response. At the time of review, to ensure compliance with applicable
laws and conditions of Director’s Action Permit, conditions of approval may be added,
deleted, or modified, or the Director’s Action Permit may be revoked.
2. The project sites shall comply with all applicable conditions established under
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC -1079-2023 (USE-0304-2023).
3. The cumulative duration of operation at each safe parking site as part of the CAPSLO
Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program shall be limited to no more than 120
days annually, beginning within one year of the approval date of this Director’s Action
Permit, and annually thereafter. Expansion, modification and/or change of the use,
not substantially in conformance with this permit, shall require review and approval
by the Community Development Department.
4. To ensure project compliance with USE -0304-2023 and SLOMC 17.86.230, a
Memorandum of Understanding shall be executed between CAPSLO and the
property owner for each host site. The Memorandum of Understanding shall
memorialize the following rules and requirements for each site:
a. The maximum number of vehicles allowed as part of the Safe Parking
Program shall be twelve (12) vehicles. The layout of the Safe Parking
Program at the subject location shall be in substantial compliance with the
approved site plan. Each site plan shall identify the location of the portable
restroom, hand washing station, and trash and recycling facilities, as well
as the designated ADA accessible parking space.
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b. The hours of operation for the Safe Parking Program at the subject location
shall be limited to 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (with the exception of the 25 Prado
site, which shall be limited to 7:00 p .m. to 6:00 a.m.). Check-in for the
program shall not occur any earlier than 6:00 p .m.
c. Signage shall be posted at each site that provides a description of the
approved program and contact information for CAPSLO and the site host.
d. No stormwater discharges shall be permitted; no leaks, spills, or other
dumping shall occur. No vehicle maintenance activities shall be allowed.
Any violations shall be the responsibility of CAPSLO.
e. Noise-generating activities that violate the City’s Noise Ordinance shall be
prohibited.
f. The Program Administrator shall implement the Neighborhood Relations
Plan for the Safe Parking Program. Any changes to the Neighborhood
Relations Plan shall be approved by the Community Development Director.
g. The Program Administrator shall ensure that all participants acknowledge
and sign the Participant Agreement prior to participation. The Participant
Agreement shall include all terms and conditions set forth in SLOMC
17.86.230(E)(9). Any changes to the Participant Agreement shall be
approved by the Community Development Director.
h. The Program Administrator shall implement a Monitoring and Oversight
Plan for the Safe Parking Program.
i. Any changes to the Overnight Monitoring Plan shall be approved by the
Community Development Director. The Program Administrator shall provide
restroom, water, and trash facilities for participant use during program
hours. Trash and restroom maintenance shall be provided at least twice per
week, or as otherwise stipulated by the Public Works Director. Restrooms
and trash facilities may be stored on site during the duration of the program
and shall be locked and secured from any public use outside of the program
operating hours, subject to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
j. The subject property shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner at
all times, free of excessive leaves, branches, and other materials. The
Program Administrator shall be responsible for the clean-up of any
landscape material in the public right-of-way, subject to the satisfaction of
the Public Works Director.
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Resolution No. PC-XXXX-25
DIR-0612-2024; DIR-0639-2024; DIR-0640-2024; DIR-0641-2024; DIR-0642-2024
Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
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5. Indemnification. The Program Administrator shall defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City and/or its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action,
or proceeding against the City and/or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set
aside, void or annul, the approval by the City of this project, and all actions relating
thereto, including but not limited to environmental review (“Indemnified Claims.”) The
City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Indemnified Claim upon being
presented with the Indemnified Claim and the City shall fully cooperate in the defense
of the Indemnified Claim.
6. Expiration of Entitlement. If the Program is not implemented withing three years of
this discretionary action, the approval shall expire. Requests for renewals may be
granted in conformance with Section 17.104.070.
On motion by Commissioner ___________, seconded by Commissioner
_____________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
REFRAIN:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 22nd day of January 2025.
_____________________________
Tyler Corey, Secretary
Planning Commission
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Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Program Description
A. Purpose and Intent. The Director’s Action Permit for the Safe Parking Facility at the
site locations listed below will provide homeless households (individuals & families)
with vehicles a safe place to temporarily park overnight to help facilitate the transition
to permanent housing. This program is focused on serving individuals; families who
need these services will not be turned away but will be referred to more appropriate
programming. These standards and requirements are intended to ensure that safe
parking facilities will be compatible with surrounding uses and effective at facilitating
participants’ transition to permanent housing.
1. Calle Joaquin Park and Ride, 1545 Calle Joaquin
2. City Corporation Yard, 25 Prado Rd
3. Damon Garcia Sports Complex Parking Lot, 680 Industrial Way
4. Journey Christian Fellowship, 317 Foothill Blvd
5. Renovate Church, 2075 Johnson Ave
B. Permit Required. The establishment of any safe parking site shall require a Director’s
Action Permit approval where allowed, consistent with Municipal Code Chapter 17.10,
Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone.
C. Accessory Use in Residential Zones. The safe parking program sites are located
within the Tourist Commercial (C-T), Public Facility (PF), Medium Density Residential
(R-2), and Low Density Residential (R-1) zones. Per the City’s Zoning Regulations
Section 17.86.230, if located in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones, safe parking is only
allowed when accessory to a public assembly or religious assembly facility.
1. Calle Joaquin Park and Ride, 1545 Calle Joaquin (C-T)
2. City Corporation Yard, 25 Prado Rd (PF)
3. Damon Garcia Sports Complex Parking Lot, 680 Industrial Way (PF)
4. Journey Christian Fellowship, 317 Foothill Blvd (R-1)
5. Renovate Church, 2075 Johnson Ave (R-2)
D. Application Requirements. Whenever CAPSLO (or, a property owner who is
affiliated with CAPSLO) submits a Director’s Action Permit application for
consideration under the Safe Parking Program Administrator Permit, as a part of the
application, sufficient information shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department to determine whether the proposed safe parking facility complies with the
provisions of the Municipal Code Chapter 17.86 (Safe Parking Regulations). In
addition to the required Director’s Action Permit application checklist items, the
application will include the following:
1. Site plan indicating the location of trash and recycling facilities, water, restroom
facilities, exterior light fixtures, location and distances to residential properties,
public transportation, and location of designated overnight parking spaces.
2. Hours of operation.
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3. Monitoring and Oversight Plan.
4. Neighborhood Relations Plan.
5. Sufficient information to determine that the property owner is affiliated with
CAPSLO to manage the site and meet the performance standards identified in
Safe Parking Regulations.
6. Any other information the Director may determine is necessary to ensure
compliance with the provisions of the Safe Parking Regulations.
E. Performance Standards.
1. Social Services Provider. CAPSLO has been funded by the City and County to
provide homeless day and sheltering services for approximately 20 years. In
addition, CAPSLO has provided case management services to homeless
individuals and families for over 10 years.
2. Case Management. CAPSLO will ensure that all Safe Parking Program
participants are required to be enrolled in case management to facilitate the
transition to more permanent housing.
3. Background Check. CAPSLO will ensure that a 290/Megan’s Law (Registered
Sex Offender Registry) background check is complete for all Safe Parking Program
participants (see CAPSLO Safe Parking Program Screening form). The Safe
Parking Program will not accommodate participants with this criminal background
status.
4. Restroom, Water and Trash Facilities. CAPSLO in partnership with the City of
San Luis Obispo will ensure that restrooms, water, and trash facilities will be
provided for evening use, and that regular trash and restroom maintenance is
provided.
5. Residency Preference. CAPSLO will ensure that preference is given to local
residents (with proof of residency in the County for a minimum period of six months
within the last two years). Residency preferences will be verified during the case
management intake process.
6. Buffer from Residential Use. CAPSLO will ensure that the safe parking facilities
are located at least 50 feet from the nearest property which contains residential
uses.
7. Authorized Vehicles Only. CAPSLO will ensure that only vehicles registered in
the program are parked overnight during the program hours (one vehicle per
program participant at the site).
8. Participant Information. CAPSLO will maintain an updated roster of names and
vehicle numbers of all participants who are authorized to park overnight, the roster
will be located at the CAPSLO offices located at Prado Homeless Services Center.
9. Written Agreement with Participants. Only participants who have entered into a
written agreement with CAPSLO shall be allowed to use parking spaces overnight.
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The written agreement between CAPSLO and participants shall include, but not
limited to, the following terms and conditions:
a. Only one vehicle is allowed per participant , exceptions to this may be
authorized by CAPSLO on a case-by-case basis.
b. At least one participant per vehicle shall possess a current driver’s license,
vehicle registration, and insurance for the vehicle that will be parked overnight.
CAPSLO will keep a copy of all three on record.
c. Vehicles may only be occupied by participants and approved registered
household members. Guests shall not be allowed.
d. Participants shall not use or possess any illegal drugs or alcohol either on their
person or in their vehicle.
e. Participants shall not use or possess any weapons or firearms of any kind in
program vehicles.
f. No fires of any kind shall be allowed.
g. No music may be played that is audible outside participants’ vehicles.
h. No cooking or food preparation shall be performed outside of the participants’
vehicles. Cooking inside vehicles is prohibited unless the vehicle was
manufactured with cooking appliances.
i. Camping tarps or equipment beyond the participant’s vehicle are prohibited.
j. Participants shall maintain control of animals. Animals shall be kept on a leash
at all times and animal waste shall be picked up immediately and disposed of
properly.
k. Participants shall not dump sewage or other waste flui ds or solids, deposit
excreta outside a vehicle, or park vehicles that leak excessive fluids (i.e.,
gasoline, transmission or radiator fluid, or engine oil).
F. Director’s Action Permit Considerations. Items to be determined by the Community
Development Director as part of each Director’s Action Permit review process on a
case-by-case basis shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Number of Vehicles Allowed. The total number of vehicles allowed at each safe
parking facility location. CAPSLO is proposing that the maximum number of
vehicles allowed as part of the Safe Parking Program at the subject location shall
not exceed twenty (12) vehicles.
2. Hours of Operation. The days and hours of safe parking facility operation.
CAPSLO is proposing that the hours of operation for the Safe Parking Program at
the subject location shall be limited to 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, check-in for the Program
shall not occur any earlier than 6:00 pm.
3. Separation between Facilities. Sufficient distance between existing residential
properties and proposed safe parking facilities. CAPSLO has ensured that the
program boundaries provide a 50-foot buffer from the closest residential property.
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4. Neighborhood Relations Plan. A Neighborhood Relations Plan has been
provided to address any complaints in a timely manner, including consistency with
any adopted good neighbor policy.
5. Monitoring and Oversight. A Monitoring and Oversight Plan has been provided
that outlines the security measures of the program at the subject location.
6. Restroom, Water and Trash Facility Plan. CAPSLO in partnership with the City
of San Luis Obispo will ensure that water, restrooms and trash facilities are made
available for participant use between the hours of 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. Tra sh and
restroom maintenance will be provided at least once per week. Restrooms and
trash facilities will be stored on site during the duration of the program and will be
locked and secured from any public use outside of the program operating hours.
G. Revocation of a Permit. CAPSLO acknowledges that the Director Action Permit can
be referred to the Planning Commission for reconsideration if determined by the
Director upon receipt of substantiated written complaints from any citizen, Code
Enforcement Officer, or Police Department Officer, which includes information and/or
evidence supporting a conclusion that a violation of the Conditional Use Permit, or of
City ordinances or regulations applicable to the property or operation of the facility,
has occurred. At the time of review, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and
conditions of Director’s Action Permit, conditions of approval may be added, deleted,
modified, or the Director’s Action Permit may be revoked.
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Homeless Services Division – Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program Participant Agreement
The Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program (ROSP) is a partnership between the Community Action Partnership of San Luis
Obispo (CAPSLO), the City of San Luis Obispo (SLO) and local community partners. Only participants who have entered into a behavior
contract with a social service provider shall be allowed to use parking spaces overnight. By reviewing this document with CAPSLO staff
and signing it, you agree to abide by these program guidelines. You are welcome to a copy of this document at any point while
accessing services here. The behavior contract between the social service provider and the participant shall include, but not be limited
to, the following terms and conditions:
1. Authorized Vehicles Only. Parking check-in is from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. nightly, unless there are site specific check in
times which will be communicated to participants and partner agencies. Only vehicles registered in the program shall be
allowed to park overnight during program hours. No detached trailers will be allowed. CAPSLO staff will conduct periodic
site visits every 2 hours during the program hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
a. Only one vehicle is allowed per participant;
b. Vehicles may only be occupied by participants and approved registered household members; Vehicles must be
parked within a safe parking spot and not block the driving area of the lot or take up multiple spots; Guests shall
not be allowed.
c. No cooking or food preparation shall be performed outside of the participants’ vehicles. Cooking inside vehicles is
prohibited unless the vehicle was manufactured with cooking appliances; Camping tarps or equipment beyond the
participants’ vehicles are prohibited.
2. Restroom, Trash & Water. Restrooms, a trash bin, and a hand washing station shall be provided, maintained, and accessible
to participants during safe parking facility hours. It is the responsibility of participants to remove all trash from their space
upon leaving. No trash shall be left in the parking lot or around vehicles.
a. Participants shall not dump sewage or other waste fluids or solids, deposit excreta outside a vehicle,
or park vehicles that leak excessive fluids (i.e., gasoline, transmission or radiator fluid, or engine oil).
b. Restroom and trash facilities will be locked outside of program hours.
3. Identification, Insurance, and Criminal Background. At least one participant per vehicle must possess a current driver’s
license, auto registration, and auto insurance. Participants must have a current form of ID.
a. A 290/Megan's law check (Registered Sex Offender Registry) must be completed for all participants; this program
cannot accommodate participants with this criminal background status.
4. Safe Space. All participants are expected to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
a. Participants shall not use or possess any illegal drugs or alcohol on their person or in their vehicle;
b. Participants shall not use or possess any weapons or firearms of any kind on their person or in their vehicle;
c. No fires of any kind shall be allowed;
d. No physical violence of any kind shall be allowed;
e. No music may be played that is audible outside participants’ vehicles; SLO City has a noise ordinance in effect
beginning at 10 pm - you are beholden to that ordinance.
f. Initials ___________
5. Animals. Participants shall maintain control of animals. Animals shall be kept on a leash or lead at all times, and animal
waste shall be picked up immediately and disposed of properly. Initials ___________
6. Good Neighbor Policy. All Safe Parking participants must abide by our Good Neighbor Policy (GNP). GNP includes the
following: Vehicles shall maintain a minimum buffer of fifty feet from any property that contains residential use; All vehicles
and bicycles must be out of the neighborhood and not encamped (defined as a 1/2 mile radius from the safe parking host
site) outside of program hours between 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; You, your vehicle, and your belongings must leave the
area/neighborhood when you do; Do not park your vehicle (of any type) or bicycle, on the property of any local business
(defined as a 1/2 mile radius from the safe parking site). Initials ___________
a. All safe parking participants must maintain safe, respectful, and courteous all neighbors, fellow safe parking
participants, and CAPSLO staff/volunteers; they should expect this, in return, from all parties mentioned above.
Initials _______
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7. Participant Information. CAPSLO shall maintain a roster of each safe parking participant authorized to park overnight,
including names and vehicle license numbers, which will be provided to the City of San Luis Obispo and rotating host sites.
All participants will also be offered to complete the Coordinated Entry Assessment to gather information about their
current situation, enroll in Case Management, and allow for referrals to appropriate agencies within the community.
8. Time limited Program: The CAPSLO Safe Parking Program is a time-limited housing focused program, with an initial, 30-day
program enrollment.
a. All safe parking participants are initially enrolled in the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center Safe Parking Program
b. After the initial 30-day period, program participants will have the opportunity to enter a 90-day, housing-focused
case management plan.
c. After the initial 30-day period, participants may be eligible or referred to the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking
Program if that is a better fit for participant needs.
d. If, after 90 days, a participant has demonstrated that they are actively engaging with their case manager but have
not achieved their housing focused goals, a 30-day extension will be granted at the discretion of CAPSLO,
regardless of site.
e. If, after 90 days, a participant has demonstrated they are unwilling to work with their assigned case manager
towards realistic housing solutions, they will be exited from the safe parking program but may still be eligible for
re-enrollment at a later date and may still be eligible for participation in other CAPSLO programs.
9. Case Management. All Safe Parking participants are enrolled in housing-focused outreach case management (CM). CAPSLO
uses a client-centered approach to its CM and will work with participants on their goals to achieve more stable housing. All
participants will be given information on community resources and will be eligible to have full use of the Prado HSC Access
Center.
10. Emergencies. In cases of life-threatening emergencies, medical emergencies, or extreme circumstances, please call SLO PD
Emergency (911); If there is a crisis that does not amount to an emergency as outlined above (e.g., someone who is using
the parking lot that is being disruptive or is not registered with CAPSLO) call CAPSLO: 805.544.4004 X2.
a. A dedicated CAPSLO staff member will conduct periodic site visits every two hours during program hours.
b. Please follow up with CAPSLO staff during check-in/check-out times to bring any issues or incidents to staff’s
attention. Initials ___________
11. Site Captain. In the spirit of the CAPSLO values of inclusion and self-sufficiency, this program is run in PARTNERSHIP with
participants and the unhoused community. CAPSLO designates a participant who has been consistent with their
enrollment, has shown initiative with their desire to enroll in case management, and has embodied the spirit of shared
respect and responsibility as the designated Site Captain. The Site Captain supports staff in maintaining the site, which
includes moving barricades, monitoring the portable restroom and trash dumpster, and communicating with CAPSLO on
any site issues. This participant receives compensation for their efforts by CAPSLO and is a fully volunteer-based role in the
program. The Site Captain assignment may shift depending on CAPSLOs, the program’s, or the participant’s needs.
12. Rule Violations & Paneling. For violations of any of the site rules and guidelines, CAPSLO will issue you a Rule Notification
and record all incidents on site within the CAPSLO Database. CAPSLO may ask you to leave and submit a panel request for
reentry into Safe Parking services if any of the following occur: Initials ___________
a. Repeatedly, or seriously, violating the guidelines and not taking corrective suggestions from staff.
b. Violence or threats of violence towards staff, volunteers, neighbors, or other guests.
c. Breaking another guest's confidentiality.
d. Theft or destruction of property on-site or in the surrounding neighborhood; Acts of vandalism, disruptive
behavior, stealing, or violence to nearby businesses or residences.
e. Conducting a business out of the program site, legal or illegal.
f. Any other actions or behaviors that have been deemed a threat to their safety and health or the health and safety
of others.
13. Liability Waiver. Participants will be required to sign a release of liability per each host site which will be collected by
CAPSLO: Initials ___________
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V7. Current as of 1/15/25
I have read and agree to abide by the above agreement for the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program:
Participant Name (Print): Date:
Participant Signature:
Staff Signature: Date:
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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
SAFE PARKING NEIGHBORHOOD RELATIONS PLAN
In order to mitigate potential impacts of the Safe Parking Program activities, the City of San Luis
Obispo and Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) will implement
the following processes/procedures:
A. CAPSLO will provide various methods in which the community may contact the
organization. During business hours (Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm) concerned
community members can contact the CAPSLO administrative office to communicate any
concerns they may have. After business hours, CAPSLO maintains a confidential hotline
that can accessed via telephone (805.549.6899) or email (hotline@capslo.org). These
contacts are posted on the CAPSLO website (under Contact Us). All concerns are given to,
and reviewed by, Director of Community Programs, chief Operating Officer (COO) or
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and are promptly (within 24 business hours) addressed.
B. All concerns or complaints will be documented, with copies given to the Director of
Community Programs, Director of Homeless Services, and the COO or CEO, who review,
contact the complainant, and address the issue within 24 business hours.
C. All participants within the Safe Parking Program must initial and sign the Program Rules
which advises participants, in writing, of their obligation to comply with applicable laws
and established protocols which address and prevent repeated violation of laws, which have
adverse neighborhood or community impacts.
D. CAPSLO staff is provided with information pertaining to emergency contact procedures
during initial training. Police and/or Fire are always contacted in an emergency.
E. All host site facilities will undergo in-depth inspections by the facility staff, CAPSLO, and
the City before activating the Safe Parking site to determine program parameters and to
identify any issues or needs. On a monthly basis, CAPSLO and City staff will conduct a
monthly walk-through of facility needs. Emergency issues will be dealt with immediately.
All other facility maintenance needs will be addressed within the next 90 days.
F. The City of San Luis Obispo will mail all businesses within a ¼ mile radius of the Safe
Parking Host Sites their contact information should business owners have concerns
regarding the Safe Parking Program. In the case any changes occur to the Safe Parking
Program, neighboring businesses within the ¼ mile radius will be notified.
G. CAPSLO will meet whenever needed and requested by the City and/or other community
groups to review reports, issues and policies.
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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
MONITORING & OVERSIGHT PLAN
In order to mitigate potential impacts of the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
activities, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) will implement
the following processes/procedures:
A. CAPSLO staff will be on site during the check in (6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and check out
(6:45 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.) portions of the program, and CAPSLO staff will perform the
following activities each night to ensure that the site has proper monitoring and oversite:
a. Conduct a safety assessment on all physical components of the site to ensure that
all materials are working.
b. CAPSLO staff, or designated CAPSLO volunteers, will facilitate the nightly check
in of all program participants and upload all registered participants into HMIS.
c. Ensure that all participants on site are registered with CAPSLO in the Rotating
Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program. No on-site registration will be permitted.
d. Unlock the locked bathrooms and dumpsters.
e. CAPSLO staff, with the assistance of the participant site captain, will set up any
needed traffic control barriers ensuring that they are fully erected by 7:00 p.m.
B. CAPSLO staff will conduct site visits approximately every 2 hours during program hours
to ensure that all vehicles on site are registered participants and to address any safety
concerns. A dedicated CAPSLO staff member will be on call during program hours. The
dedicated staff member will be located at 40 Prado Homeless Services Center outside of
the periodic site visits, but they will be available to address any on-site issues that arise.
CAPSLO staff will be responsible for calling SLO Police Department (SLOPD) to address
any emergency issues.
C. All participants within the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program must initial and
sign the Participant Agreement which advises participants, in writing, of their obligation
to comply with applicable laws and established protocols to address and prevent repeated
violation of laws, which have adverse neighborhood or community impacts.
D. In the spirit of the CAPSLO values of inclusion and self-sufficiency, this program is run in
partnership with participants and the unhoused community. CAPSLO will request a
participant who has been consistent with their enrollment, has shown initiative with their
desire to enroll in case management, and has embodied the spirit of shared respect and
responsibility volunteer for the role of Site Captain.
a. The Site Captain supports staff in maintaining the site, which includes moving
barricades, monitoring bathrooms and trash, and communicating with CAPSLO on
any site issues. This participant receives preference for participant incentives for
their efforts by CAPSLO. However, it is a fully volunteer-based role in the
program. The Site Captain assignment may shift depending on CAPSLOs, the
program’s, or the participant’s needs.
E. CAPSLO staff is provided with information pertaining to emergency contact procedures
during initial training. Police and/or Fire are always contacted in an emergency.
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F. All host site facilities will undergo in-depth inspections by the facility staff, CAPSLO, and
the City of San Luis Obispo to determine program parameters and to identify any issues or
needs.
a. CAPSLO will conduct a monthly walk-through of all facilities to identify
maintenance issues. CAPSLO will send notice to the Facility Owner Point of
Contact of any maintenance issues within the same day of discovery. It is the
expectation that the facility owner will fix health and safety issues within 3 days of
notice. All other facility maintenance needs will be addressed by the facility owner
within 90 days. If facility maintenance remains unaddressed, the site will be
ineligible for use until maintenance issues are resolved and reinspection occurs.
G. Security is addressed in a myriad of ways.
a. The site will have outdoor lighting to allow for vehicle identification and safe use
of the facilities.
b. The program roster will be shared with both the host site and SLOPD to allow for
SLOPD to address any unregistered parkers during the night.
c. All bathrooms and dumpsters will be locked when the program is not active –
between the hours of 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, daily.
d. CAPSLO staff will maintain contact with the designated Site Captain participant
during program hours. CAPSLO will have staff drive through the parking sites at
least three times on any given night of program operations.
e. The Site Captain will report to CAPSLO any unregistered vehicles or other rule
violations that occur at the site; CAPSLO will address issues on an individual basis
with program participants.
H. The program will be monitored based on performance metrics outlined by CAPSLO and
the City of SLO. The Director of Homeless Services and the Manager of Homeless
Services at CAPSLO will review weekly reports from program staff on the programmatic
and operational status of the program.
a. CAPSLO leadership, in partnership with the City of SLO, will make all needed
program modifications to uphold community and participant safety and wellbeing.
I. Participants of the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program who are denied or suspended
from the program are provided with applicable resources and referrals for services offered
within the City and County.
J. CAPSLO will mail all property owners and tenants within a 300-foot radius their contact
information should any neighbor have concerns regarding the Rotating Overnight Safe
Parking Program. If any changes occur to the program, neighboring property owners and
tenants within a 300-foot radius will be notified.
K. CAPSLO will meet whenever needed and requested by the City and/or other community
groups to review reports, issues, and policies.
a. CAPSLO will provide quarterly reports on site conditions and program activities to
the City of SLO.
b. CAPSLO will provide an annual program summary that is available to the public.
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Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program
Community Resource Overview
FOR ISSUES RELATED TO ILLICIT OR THREATENING ACTIVITY
Please call 911 to report an emergency involving criminal behavior where the crime is in
progress, or the suspect is still on scene.
FOR NON-EMERGENCY ISSUES AT THE SAFE PARKING SITE DURING
PROGRAM HOURS (7PM TO 7AM)
Please call Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
(805)544-4004 ext. 2
FOR ISSUES RELATED TO PARKING ENFORCEMENT/OVERSTAY AT SAFE
PARKING SITE
Please call SLO City Parking Enforcement: (805)781-7230
FOR ISSUES RELATED TO DUMPSTER/PORTABLE RESTROOM MAINTENANCE
AT SAFE PARKING SITE
Please call CAPSLO
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm: (805)544-4004 ext. 2
______________________________________________________________________
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Additional Homelessness Response Resources
FOR ISSUES RELATED TO TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Please file a PC 602 Form at: https://forms.slocity.org/Forms/L602 and call SLOPD for
trespassing enforcement:
(805) 781-7312
*An active PC 602 Form allows for proactive enforcement on your property; Renew every
12 months
FOR ISSUES RELATED TO NON-EMERGENCY ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR
Please call Non-Emergency Dispatch (805) 781-7312 to request SLOPD’s Community
Service Officers (CSOs) for issues related to open containers, litter, loitering, smoking in
public, etc.
FOR ISSUES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH & SKILLED OUTREACH
Please call SLOPD’s Non-Emergency Dispatch (805) 781-7312 to request one of the
following City outreach units (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm):
Mobile Crisis Unit – Community Resources & Services Specialist and Licensed
Psych Tech (LPT)
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Community Action Team – Police Officer, Community Resources & Services
Specialist, and LPT
FOR ISSUES RELATED TO REMOVAL OF TRASH, GRAFFITI, STICKERS, AND
MESSES IN DOWNTOWN SLO:
Please reach out to the Downtown SLO Clean & Safe Program:
Ambassador Hotline: (805) 250-6467
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE RESOURCES
Please visit slocity.org/homelessness for more information on resources and City efforts to
prevent and address homelessness.
FOR CAPSLO HOMELESS SERVICES
Please visit capslo.org/40-prado/ to learn more about resources offered at 40 Prado
Homeless Services Center and reach out to CAPSLO with any additional questions or
outreach needs:
(805) 544-4004 ext. 2
FOR ALL OTHER HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE ISSUES OR QUESTIONS
Contact Daisy Wiberg, City of San Luis Obispo Homelessness Response Manager, with
any additional questions or concerns:
Email: dwiberg@slocity.org
Phone: (805) 781-7025
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From:Salem, Rami
Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 11:09 AM
To:Sheats, Steven; Mezzapesa, John; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:RE: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Attachments:1304 Foot Hill NOV 1-8-2025.pdf; 1304 Foot Hill NOV 1-8-2025 TENANT COPY.pdf
Good morning! I have not made personal contact with the Frat reps at 1304 pertaining to the on going case and use
permit in question. However, I will attempt to do that today. I’ll pay a visit to the property and see if I can talk to
someone who can put the members on notice. I sent them a notice of violation addressed specifically to them in
mention of PC implications and Code Enforcement recommendations. Additionally, I did send an original copy of the
notice to the property owner so that they are also aware of the issue. I will attach these two pdf docs to this email. I’ll
you know of any updates if I’m able to get in touch with anyone at the property. Let me know if you’d like me to do
anything else.
From: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 8:15 AM
To: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Good morning Rami,
Can you “reply all” on the thread below and let Timmi know if you have made contact with any of the property
representatives? I saw you sent a NOV but doesn’t look like any discussions have taken place.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:50 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Thank you, John
336
Have you successfully contacted anyone in the house to date? This would be helpful to know (as well as contact info)
as planning will need to reach out to reps from the fraternity to let them know what is going on and inform them of the
PC process/implications
Thanks!
Timmi
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:44 PM
To: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Tyler,
After investigation into a received complaint regarding noise violations for a permitted fraternity (Sigma Nu) at 1304
Foothill, code enforcement staff has determined that violations of the conditions on the associated use permit #U
1484-90 have occurred.
The fraternity was cited for the following events:
Date of Citation Time of Citation SLOMC Violation # of people on site
during citation issuance
02/01/2024 10:52 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 40
05/11/2024 3:30 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 100+
11/01/2024 10:20 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 300
12/07/2024 10:38 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 30
The use permit (attached) does not allow for any meetings or gatherings involving persons other than fraternity
members living on site between 10 PM and 9 AM (Condition #5), or any hosted Greek events other than what’s listed
in the use permit (Condition #11).
The issuance of the noise citations is also a violation of Condition #8 regarding adverse impacts on the persons in the
vicinity of the use.
Based on the evidence and verified violations, we issued a Notice of Violation on January 8, 2025, for use permit
violations and are recommending review of the current use permit by the Planning Commission as described in
Condition #4 of the issued use permit.
I have attached the supporting documentation for your review. Let me know if you have any questions.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
January 8, 2025
1304 Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 1304 Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 APN: 052-81-011
Code Case #: CODE-000002-2025
Dear Property Owner,
City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff noted the following violations of the
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code or other relevant codes at the above listed address:
1. Use Permit Violation (SLOMC §17.76.060)
“It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person, firm or corporation, owning, leasing,
occupying, or having possession of any private property in the City to maintain such property
in such a manner that any of the following conditions are found to exist thereon:
1. Any violation of the provisions of a minor use permit, conditional use permit, planned
development permit, architectural review approval, variance, or other land use entitlement
or land use permit.”
Conditions number four and five of the use permit associated with the property indicate that:
“4. If a reasonable complaint is received in writing by the community Development Department,
a. The complaint shall be forwarded to the interfraternity Council and the Planning Commission
within one week of receipt for review and comment. The names of the people filing the complaint
shall not be included without their consent. Copies of all correspondence will be sent to the Dean
of Students and the fraternity.
b. The complaint, and the comments from the Interfraternity Council if received, shall be forwarded
by the Planning Division to the Planning Commission for consideration at the commission’s next
available meeting.
5. No meetings or other gatherings involving persons other than fraternity members living on this site are
allowed between the hours of 10 p.m. and 9 a.m.”
There are multiple confirmed administrative citations, noise violations, and police contacts between
1/10/2024 and 12/07/2024. Code enforcement staff will be recommending review of the use permit to the
Deputy Director of Community Development. A determination made by the Deputy Director that the
evidence submitted warrants review, modification, or revocation of the current use permit by the Planning
Commission will be followed by notification to the property owner and other responsible parties.
We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s). Immediate
compliance is required. These violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Failure to
correct the violation(s) by the specified date will result in the issuance of an Administrative Citation
requiring payment of FINES in accordance with SLOMC Chapter 1.24. For Municipal Code violations
that remain uncorrected after issuance of an Administrative Citation, the City may seek enforcement by
other civil or criminal remedies.
Any person having a title interest in the property may request a Director’s review of this Notice by
completing the enclosed Request for Director’s Review Form and submitting it to the Community
Development Department via email at code@slocity.org or to 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401, within five (5) days of the date of this Notice. This Notice shall be deemed final unless you timely
file a Request for Director’s Review.
We look forward to working with you to resolve these violations and would like to thank you for your
efforts to maintain your property and to help preserve the safety and beauty of our community. If you
have questions, please contact the undersigned at (805) 440-9825 or rsalem@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
RAMI SALEM
Rami Salem, Code Enforcement Technician & Safe Housing Coordinator
Cc: File
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
January 8, 2025
Wright Thomas E Tre Etal, Inactive wright Decedents Trust (TR 1)
1149 Huntington Dr
South Pasadena, CA 91030
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 1304 Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 APN: 052-81-011
Code Case #: CODE-000002-2025
Dear Property Owner,
City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff noted the following violations of the
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code or other relevant codes at the above listed address:
1. Use Permit Violation (SLOMC §17.76.060)
“It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person, firm or corporation, owning, leasing,
occupying, or having possession of any private property in the City to maintain such property
in such a manner that any of the following conditions are found to exist thereon:
1. Any violation of the provisions of a minor use permit, conditional use permit, planned
development permit, architectural review approval, variance, or other land use entitlement
or land use permit.”
Conditions number four and five of the use permit associated with the property indicate that:
“4. If a reasonable complaint is received in writing by the community Development Department,
a. The complaint shall be forwarded to the interfraternity Council and the Planning Commission
within one week of receipt for review and comment. The names of the people filing the complaint
shall not be included without their consent. Copies of all correspondence will be sent to the Dean
of Students and the fraternity.
b. The complaint, and the comments from the Interfraternity Council if received, shall be forwarded
by the Planning Division to the Planning Commission for consideration at the commission’s next
available meeting.
5. No meetings or other gatherings involving persons other than fraternity members living on this site are
allowed between the hours of 10 p.m. and 9 a.m.”
There are multiple confirmed administrative citations, noise violations, and police contacts between
1/10/2024 and 12/07/2024. Code enforcement staff will be recommending review of the use permit to the
Deputy Director of Community Development. A determination made by the Deputy Director that the
evidence submitted warrants review, modification, or revocation of the current use permit by the Planning
Commission will be followed by notification to the property owner and other responsible parties.
We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s). Immediate
compliance is required. These violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Failure to
correct the violation(s) by the specified date will result in the issuance of an Administrative Citation
requiring payment of FINES in accordance with SLOMC Chapter 1.24. For Municipal Code violations
that remain uncorrected after issuance of an Administrative Citation, the City may seek enforcement by
other civil or criminal remedies.
Any person having a title interest in the property may request a Director’s review of this Notice by
completing the enclosed Request for Director’s Review Form and submitting it to the Community
Development Department via email at code@slocity.org or to 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401, within five (5) days of the date of this Notice. This Notice shall be deemed final unless you timely
file a Request for Director’s Review.
We look forward to working with you to resolve these violations and would like to thank you for your
efforts to maintain your property and to help preserve the safety and beauty of our community. If you
have questions, please contact the undersigned at (805) 440-9825 or rsalem@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
RAMI SALEM
Rami Salem, Code Enforcement Technician & Safe Housing Coordinator
Cc: File
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review
337
From:Brad Pulcipher <bpulciph@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 8:53 AM
To:Mezzapesa, John
Cc:Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Subject:Re: Reports of fraternity events
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Hi John,
I just left a voicemail. Feel free to give call back at 805-756-0624
Looking forward to connecting. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Brad Pulcipher, Ed.D. (He/Him/His)
Director
Student Rights & Responsibilities | Student Affairs
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
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From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 7:40 AM
To: Brad Pulcipher <bpulciph@calpoly.edu>
Cc: Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities <osrr@calpoly.edu>
Subject: Re: Reports of fraternity events
Hello Dr. Pulcipher,
338
I am reaching out to you directly regarding the below email I sent to your office on Tuesday. I have not received a
response and was hoping you could read it over and provide me with some direction or forward to the
appropriate staff in your office for follow up.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:24 PM
To: osrr@calpoly.edu <osrr@calpoly.edu>
Subject: Reports of fraternity events
Hello,
Last week, our office received a complaint alleging that a number of fraternities would be hosting rush events at
numerous residential locations in the neighborhoods surrounding Cal Poly. The locations provided do not have use
permits approving the use of the property as a fraternity, so, if sponsored fraternity events were confirmed, it would be
a violation of local ordinance. As a result of the complaint, our staff performed several inspections over the weekend
and are currently organizing the evidence. We anticipate that several fraternal organizations will be found to have
violated city ordinances regarding land use regulations. We would like to report these incidents to your office for
investigation of possible misconduct by the associated organizations . If possible, can you have the appropriate person
reach out to me to discuss a streamlined method of providing the evidence and documents to the appropriate person
rather than using the online incident form which limits us to one incident/organization at a time.
Thank you,
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
339
From:Sheats, Steven
Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 8:15 AM
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:FW: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Good morning Rami,
Can you “reply all” on the thread below and let Timmi know if you have made contact with any of the property
representatives? I saw you sent a NOV but doesn’t look like any discussions have taken place.
Thanks!
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Interim Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
slocity.org
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:50 PM
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Cc: Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Thank you, John
Have you successfully contacted anyone in the house to date? This would be helpful to know (as well as contact info)
as planning will need to reach out to reps from the fraternity to let them know what is going on and inform them of the
PC process/implications
Thanks!
Timmi
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:44 PM
To: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
340
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Tyler,
After investigation into a received complaint regarding noise violations for a permitted fraternity (Sigma Nu) at 1304
Foothill, code enforcement staff has determined that violations of the conditions on the associated use permit #U
1484-90 have occurred.
The fraternity was cited for the following events:
Date of Citation Time of Citation SLOMC Violation # of people on site
during citation issuance
02/01/2024 10:52 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 40
05/11/2024 3:30 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 100+
11/01/2024 10:20 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 300
12/07/2024 10:38 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 30
The use permit (attached) does not allow for any meetings or gatherings involving persons other than fraternity
members living on site between 10 PM and 9 AM (Condition #5), or any hosted Greek events other than what’s listed
in the use permit (Condition #11).
The issuance of the noise citations is also a violation of Condition #8 regarding adverse impacts on the persons in the
vicinity of the use.
Based on the evidence and verified violations, we issued a Notice of Violation on January 8, 2025, for use permit
violations and are recommending review of the current use permit by the Planning Commission as described in
Condition #4 of the issued use permit.
I have attached the supporting documentation for your review. Let me know if you have any questions.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
341
From:Mezzapesa, John
Sent:Friday, January 24, 2025 7:41 AM
To:bpulciph@calpoly.edu
Cc:osrr@calpoly.edu
Subject:Re: Reports of fraternity events
Hello Dr. Pulcipher,
I am reaching out to you directly regarding the below email I sent to your office on Tuesday. I have not received a
response and was hoping you could read it over and provide me with some direction or forward to the
appropriate staff in your office for follow up.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:24 PM
To: osrr@calpoly.edu <osrr@calpoly.edu>
Subject: Reports of fraternity events
Hello,
Last week, our office received a complaint alleging that a number of fraternities would be hosting rush events at
numerous residential locations in the neighborhoods surrounding Cal Poly. The locations provided do not have use
permits approving the use of the property as a fraternity, so, if sponsored fraternity events were confirmed, it would be
a violation of local ordinance. As a result of the complaint, our staff performed several inspections over the weekend
and are currently organizing the evidence. We anticipate that several fraternal organizations will be found to have
violated city ordinances regarding land use regulations. We would like to report these incidents to your office for
investigation of possible misconduct by the associated organizations . If possible, can you have the appropriate person
reach out to me to discuss a streamlined method of providing the evidence and documents to the appropriate person
rather than using the online incident form which limits us to one incident/organization at a time.
Thank you,
342
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
345
From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:50 PM
To:Mezzapesa, John; Corey, Tyler
Cc:Sheats, Steven; Salem, Rami
Subject:RE: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Thank you, John
Have you successfully contacted anyone in the house to date? This would be helpful to know (as well as contact info)
as planning will need to reach out to reps from the fraternity to let them know what is going on and inform them of the
PC process/implications
Thanks!
Timmi
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:44 PM
To: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: 1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Tyler,
After investigation into a received complaint regarding noise violations for a permitted fraternity (Sigma Nu) at 1304
Foothill, code enforcement staff has determined that violations of the conditions on the associated use permit #U
1484-90 have occurred.
The fraternity was cited for the following events:
Date of Citation Time of Citation SLOMC Violation # of people on site
during citation issuance
02/01/2024 10:52 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 40
05/11/2024 3:30 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 100+
11/01/2024 10:20 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 300
12/07/2024 10:38 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 30
The use permit (attached) does not allow for any meetings or gatherings involving persons other than fraternity
members living on site between 10 PM and 9 AM (Condition #5), or any hosted Greek events other than what’s listed
in the use permit (Condition #11).
The issuance of the noise citations is also a violation of Condition #8 regarding adverse impacts on the persons in the
vicinity of the use.
Based on the evidence and verified violations, we issued a Notice of Violation on January 8, 2025, for use permit
violations and are recommending review of the current use permit by the Planning Commission as described in
Condition #4 of the issued use permit.
I have attached the supporting documentation for your review. Let me know if you have any questions.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
346
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
347
From:Dietrick, Christine
Sent:Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:22 PM
To:Wooten, Eric; Griggs, Adria
Subject:RE: Cal Poly AB 524 Information
Thanks Eric! Adria, Eric was able to find the old report that does have the information we think is required, just so you
can compare for PRA purposes. Thx.
From: Wooten, Eric <ewooten@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:13 PM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>
Subject: Cal Poly AB 524 Information
I updated the fraternities OneNote with the links to the folder on SharePoint. It’s at the top of the page.
Updated OneNote: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities (Web view)
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E ewooten@slocity.org
T 805.781.7139
slocity.org
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IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONING THE SENDER NAMED ABOVE AT (805) 781-7140. Thank you.
348
From:Wooten, Eric
Sent:Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:13 PM
To:Dietrick, Christine
Subject:Cal Poly AB 524 Information
I updated the fraternities OneNote with the links to the folder on SharePoint. It’s at the top of the page.
Updated OneNote: PRR24328 Dittenber Fraternities (Web view)
Eric Wooten
Paralegal
City Attorney's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E ewooten@slocity.org
T 805.781.7139
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349
From:Wallace, Christine
Sent:Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:08 PM
To:Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola; Seth Herschel Murawsky
Cc:Mickel, Fred
Subject:RE: St. Pat's safety enhancement zone info to councils
Both work perfect, thanks so much. Again, we won’t need more than 10 minutes, and if students have more questions,
we can meet in the hallway.
Thanks!
CW
From: Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:06 PM
To: Seth Herschel Murawsky <shmuraws@calpoly.edu>; Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Cc: Mickel, Fred <fmickel@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: St. Pat's safety enhancement zone info to councils
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Absolutely!
Does Tuesday, February 11th at 11:10am work for IFC, and Thursday, February 13th at 11:10am work for Panhellenic?
Best,
Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola, M.A.
pronouns she/her/hers
Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Leadership & Service | Student Affairs
Cal Poly | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 | 805-756-7263
Schedule a meeting with me
From: Seth Herschel Murawsky <shmuraws@calpoly.edu>
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>, Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>
Cc: Mickel, Fred <fmickel@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: St. Pat's safety enhancement zone info to councils
Good morning!
Of course you can get on the USFC Docket! Would Monday the 10th of Feb at 7.10pm work for you both?
Best,
Seth Murawsky, M.Ed.
pronouns he/him/his
350
Why Do Pronouns Matter?
Equity & Inclusion Lead Coordinator, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Leadership & Service | Student Affairs
Cal Poly | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 | 805-756-7267
Book a meeting with me here
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
To: Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>, Seth Herschel Murawsky <shmuraws@calpoly.edu>
Cc: Mickel, Fred <fmickel@slocity.org>
Subject: St. Pat's safety enhancement zone info to councils
Hi Elizabeth and Seth,
May I get onto the PHA, USFC and IFC agendas for mid-February? Maybe 10 minutes at the most, it’ll be sharing the
safety enhancement zone dates and information about the expected police presence in the neighborhoods, and I will
be inviting DC Mickel to attend as well.
Thanks!
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From:Mezzapesa, John
Sent:Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:44 PM
To:Corey, Tyler
Cc:Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Sheats, Steven; Salem, Rami
Subject:1304 Foothill Use Permit Review
Attachments:1304 Foothill (Sigma Nu) Use Permit.pdf; 1304 Foothill.pdf
Tyler,
After investigation into a received complaint regarding noise violations for a permitted fraternity (Sigma Nu) at 1304
Foothill, code enforcement staff has determined that violations of the conditions on the associated use permit #U
1484-90 have occurred.
The fraternity was cited for the following events:
Date of Citation Time of Citation SLOMC Violation # of people on site
during citation issuance
02/01/2024 10:52 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 40
05/11/2024 3:30 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 100+
11/01/2024 10:20 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 300
12/07/2024 10:38 PM 9.12.050A – Noise disturbance 30
The use permit (attached) does not allow for any meetings or gatherings involving persons other than fraternity
members living on site between 10 PM and 9 AM (Condition #5), or any hosted Greek events other than what’s listed
in the use permit (Condition #11).
The issuance of the noise citations is also a violation of Condition #8 regarding adverse impacts on the persons in the
vicinity of the use.
Based on the evidence and verified violations, we issued a Notice of Violation on January 8, 2025, for use permit
violations and are recommending review of the current use permit by the Planning Commission as described in
Condition #4 of the issued use permit.
I have attached the supporting documentation for your review. Let me know if you have any questions.
John Mezzapesa
Interim Deputy Building Official
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
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Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
January 8, 2025
Wright Thomas E Tre Etal, Inactive wright Decedents Trust (TR 1)
1149 Huntington Dr
South Pasadena, CA 91030
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 1304 Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 APN: 052-81-011
Code Case #: CODE-000002-2025
Dear Property Owner,
City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff noted the following violations of the
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code or other relevant codes at the above listed address:
1. Use Permit Violation (SLOMC §17.76.060)
“It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person, firm or corporation, owning, leasing,
occupying, or having possession of any private property in the City to maintain such property
in such a manner that any of the following conditions are found to exist thereon:
1. Any violation of the provisions of a minor use permit, conditional use permit, planned
development permit, architectural review approval, variance, or other land use entitlement
or land use permit.”
Conditions number four and five of the use permit associated with the property indicate that
:
“4. If a reasonable complaint is received in writing by the community Development Department,
a. The complaint shall be forwarded to the interfraternity Council and the Planning Commission
within one week of receipt for review and comment. The names of the people filing the complaint
shall not be included without their consent. Copies of all correspondence will be sent to the Dean
of Students and the fraternity.
b. The complaint, and the comments from the Interfraternity Council if received, shall be forwarded
by the Planning Division to the Planning Commission for consideration at the commission’s next
available meeting.
5. No meetings or other gatherings involving persons other than fraternity members living on this site are
allowed between the hours of 10 p.m. and 9 a.m.”
There are multiple confirmed administrative citations, noise violations, and police contacts. Code
enforcement staff will be recommending review of the use permit to the Deputy Director of Community
Development. A determination made by the Deputy Director that the evidence submitted warrants review,
modification, or revocation of the current use permit by the Planning Commission will be followed by
notification to the property owner and other responsible parties.
We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s) no later than 2/17/2024.
These violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Failure to correct the violation(s) by the
specified date will result in the issuance of an Administrative Citation requiring payment of FINES in
accordance with SLOMC Chapter 1.24. For Municipal Code violations that remain uncorrected after
issuance of an Administrative Citation, the City may seek enforcement by other civil or criminal remedies.
Any person having a title interest in the property may request a Director’s review of this Notice by
completing the enclosed Request for Director’s Review Form and submitting it to the Community
Development Department via email at code@slocity.org or to 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401, within five (5) days of the date of this Notice. This Notice shall be deemed final unless you timely
file a Request for Director’s Review.
We look forward to working with you to resolve these violations and would like to thank you for your
efforts to maintain your property and to help preserve the safety and beauty of our community. If you
have questions, please contact the undersigned at (805) 440-9825 or rsalem@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
RAMI SALEM
Rami Salem, Code Enforcement Technician & Safe Housing Coordinator
Cc: File
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review
01/07/25 San Luis Obispo Police Department 919
14:17 NSPY Clearance Data Page: 1
NSPY OFF/LOC/CLEARANCE:
Incident address When reported Responsible off Cle Offe
------------------------- ------------------- --------------- --- ----
1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; 22:38:51 12/07/2024 Brewer, D CIT NSPY
1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; 22:47:31 11/01/2024 Johnson, G NV NSPY
1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; 21:52:43 11/01/2024 Cutler, B CIT NSPY
1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; 22:54:54 10/26/2024 Church, C NV NSPY
1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; 19:22:43 10/14/2024 Etherton, B NR DCON
1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; 15:24:21 05/11/2024 Bravo, D CIT NSPY
1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; 21:59:19 04/03/2024 Mangskau, N NV NSPY
1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; 22:26:52 02/01/2024 Jarvis, A CIT NSPY
1304 FOOTHILL; SIGMA NU; 15:56:31 01/10/2024 Johanson, T NR SUSP
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
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From:Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:06 PM
To:Seth Herschel Murawsky; Wallace, Christine
Cc:Mickel, Fred
Subject:Re: St. Pat's safety enhancement zone info to councils
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Absolutely!
Does Tuesday, February 11th at 11:10am work for IFC, and Thursday, February 13th at 11:10am work for Panhellenic?
Best,
Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola, M.A.
pronouns she/her/hers
Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Leadership & Service | Student Affairs
Cal Poly | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 | 805-756-7263
Schedule a meeting with me
From: Seth Herschel Murawsky <shmuraws@calpoly.edu>
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
To: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>, Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>
Cc: Mickel, Fred <fmickel@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: St. Pat's safety enhancement zone info to councils
Good morning!
Of course you can get on the USFC Docket! Would Monday the 10th of Feb at 7.10pm work for you both?
Best,
Seth Murawsky, M.Ed.
pronouns he/him/his
Why Do Pronouns Matter?
Equity & Inclusion Lead Coordinator, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Leadership & Service | Student Affairs
Cal Poly | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 | 805-756-7267
Book a meeting with me here
From: Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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To: Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola <eaielloc@calpoly.edu>, Seth Herschel Murawsky <shmuraws@calpoly.edu>
Cc: Mickel, Fred <fmickel@slocity.org>
Subject: St. Pat's safety enhancement zone info to councils
Hi Elizabeth and Seth,
May I get onto the PHA, USFC and IFC agendas for mid-February? Maybe 10 minutes at the most, it’ll be sharing the
safety enhancement zone dates and information about the expected police presence in the neighborhoods, and I will
be inviting DC Mickel to attend as well.
Thanks!
Christine Wallace
Police Public Affairs Manager
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From:Dietrick, Christine
Sent:Thursday, January 23, 2025 11:08 AM
To:kathie walker
Cc:Tway, Timothea (Timmi); Mezzapesa, John; Sandra Rowley; Carolyn Smith; Brett Cross;
Stewjenkins Info; Paul Allen; Karen Adler; Scott, Rick
Subject:RE: Prosecution of Illegal Fraternity Operations with SLOMC 17.22.010 and 17.02.030
Kathie, my office, along with other involved departments are exploring multiple enhanced enforcement options that I
believe may be more comprehensively effective than a “one off” misdemeanor prosecution approach, although that
certainly remains an available tool that is very much on the table. We are simultaneously seeking to obtain all
information regarding documented fraternity activities in our community that we believe are legally required to be
provided by Cal Poly.
I am not in a position to share the details of our strategic analysis or specific details of the next steps in our
enforcement plans at this stage, but please know we share your frustration with those organizations, landlords and
residents whose activities are adversely impacting our community and the peace and quiet enjoyment of their
neighbors. We will continue to enforce using available tools and resources to the greatest extent possible, while
continuing to explore more effective and comprehensive ways to bring conduct in the neighborhoods into compliance
with City codes and community civility expectations and in a manner that most efficiently and effectively deploys
limited resources.
In the meantime, it is helpful for you and others to continue sharing any information and documentation of conduct you
or other residents may be observing to support the case that certain homes in R-1 and R-2 areas are operating as
illegal fraternities. We appreciate the information you have provided to date, as well as your patience as we work
within existing resources to develop and implement the most effective available enforcement tools.
One thing I would like to explore is a centralized repository into which relevant information can be deposited to avoid
fragmented communication and inefficiencies related to multiple people receiving piecemeal communications,
information and documentation. Timmi, other involved Departments and staff and I can discuss that in greater detail
and circle back to you with ideas that may serve us all better. To that end, I have included Chief Scott on this
distribution.
Best,
Christine
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Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:27 AM
To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Sandra Rowley
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Subject: Prosecution of Illegal Fraternity Operations with SLOMC 17.22.010 and 17.02.030
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Hi Christine,
In 1989, the city attorney brought a case against an unpermitted fraternity house on
Foothill. Community Development, SLOPD, and the city attorney worked together and the
matter was resolved swiftly. In that case, the fraternity was operating in an R4 zone but did
not have a conditional use permit. A SLOPD officer submitted a sworn declaration and the case
was prosecuted for violation of SLOMC 17.22.010 and 17.02.030.
Can the same municipal code violation be used again, wherein a resident files a complaint with
SLOPD against a fraternity operating illegally in R1 and R2 residential zones? These illegal
fraternity operations have caused ongoing extreme disruptions to the neighbors for several
years. There is no way for the fraternities to get a conditional use permit because they are not
allowed to operate in R1 and R2 zones, but their operations in these neighborhoods is what is
so egregious and make it impossible to have the quiet enjoyment of our property.
I have attached the previous case. Please let me know how the residents living in Alta Vista
and Monterey Heights can use this process to hold illegal fraternity operations responsible, and
hopefully get some semblance of peace back in our lives.
This is a timeline of what happened back then. I've attached the Agenda from 1989 for your
reference.
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This approach could be used in conjunction with obtaining the addresses of fraternity events
registered with Greek Life from Cal Poly. I submitted multiple records requests and was told
the information would not be disclosed for privacy reasons, which does not apply to this case
because the addresses do not give any personally identifiable information specific to a
particular student (FERPA). I prepared a response using case law to show that FERPA does not
apply to the addresses and Cal Poly responded that fraternities are "independent
organizations" not affiliated with the university, therefore the information will not be disclosed.
Cal Poly used the "catch-all" exemption without any reference to why it applies, despite the
requirement to do so as that exemption is narrowly construed.
The only way that Cal Poly will disclose the addresses is by filing a Writ of Mandate. I
researched this issue at the law library and prepared a Writ, though it's probably not great
because I'm not a lawyer, there is a lot of case law that supports the position that Cal Poly
must disclose those records. The fees and costs for filing a Writ when an agency wrongfully
withholds records are recoverable so Cal Poly would also have the financial burden of any fees
and costs expended. I'm not sure how that works with a public agency but that's how it works
for private individuals or the press.
Please let me know if the residents can move forward with complaints through SLOPD for
some of the more egregious fraternity operations, using the same method used in 1989.
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
Timeline:
July 1988: Alpha Upsilon Alumni Corporation purchased the property located at 720 and 726
Foothill Boulevard. It is two units: a one bedroom and a three bedroom. It is zoned R-4 which allows a
fraternity, but they did not apply for a conditional use permit.
August 1988: The City receives a complaint that it may be operating as a fraternity.
August 22, 1988: Judith Lautner, Associate Planner for the City, wrote to the fraternity: “A Planning
Commission use permit must be approved to allow a Fraternity at this address. If you intend
to establish such a use, you or a local representative must apply for this use permit immediately. I
have enclosed materials for such an application.”
September - October, 1988: Fall Rush week activities were announced for week of October 6- 12,
1988. All activities are to take place on the premises.
October 1, 1988: Owners of adjacent apartments complain to the Community Development
Department re: failure of the Fraternity to have proper use permit.
October 4, 1988: Letter to City from fraternity which cites recent purchase of property (4 months). “It
has been our full intention from start to obtain a use permit to function at this property. " Mentions
"working towards a use permit application.” Regarding the issue of Rush week events: “This problem
has been corrected and we fully intend to hold no functions at this address.”
October 6 –12, 1988: The fraternity continued to advertise and hold functions, in contradiction to their
written advisement to the City.
In the spring of 1989, still without a use permit, the fraternity held more functions at this address.
On March 1, 1989, SLOPD officer Ian Parkinson was dispatched to the fraternity location by the
adjacent property owners and manager. According to the police report, “All 3 subjects stated this is an
ongoing problem and the fraternity has found a way to circumvent the City's use permits and is still
having their fraternity rushes and parties at the residence. They requested that a report
be written, and they strongly requested a complaint against the fraternity.”
The Police Report was forwarded to the city attorney for a complaint to be brought against the
fraternity.
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On March 27, 2989, Ian Parkinson provided a declaration in support of a criminal complaint against
Alpha Upsilon for violations of the SLOMC sections 17.02.030 and 17.22.010.
On March 28, 1989, a letter was sent to the fraternity by the City Attorney Vicki Finucane that said:
“Gentlemen: This is to advise you that a complaint has been filed against the Alpha Upsilon Fraternity
in the San Luis Obispo Municipal Court, Criminal Division, for violation of the above-referenced code
sections. Your arraignment has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 26. 1989, at 9: 00 a.m. in the
Municipal Court. Division A. at 1050 Monterey Street. San Luis Obispo. Please plan to have a
representative of Alpha Upsilon present at that time.”
The fraternity was ordered by the Municipal Court of San Luis Obispo County to pay a fine, comply
with the terms and conditions of probation, and apply for a use permit within 30 days.
The fraternity did not comply with the court’s order to apply for the use permit within 30 days but
applied for a use permit six weeks later, on June 6, 1989.
August 9, 1989: Planning Commission held a hearing for a use permit. The Planning Commission heard
testimony from several neighbors and owners of adjacent property. Much of the testimony related
specific problems, caused by the fraternity members, with parking, noise, and disruptive behavior. The
neighbors also offered evidence that the house has been operated as a fraternity house for
approximately one year. Testimony was also given by citizens, who do not live or own property near
the site, about the history of this particular fraternity. The fraternity previously had a use permit for a
house on Palm Street. After several complaints and review hearings, the Planning Commission revoked
that use permit. On appeal, the council took no action on that use permit because the fraternity was
moving out.
Based on public testimony, the Planning Commission found the use incompatible with the neighborhood
and a threat to the health, safety, and general welfare of persons living or working nearby and denied
the use permit.
The fraternity appealed to the Planning Commission’s denial of their use permit.
September 19, 1989: The City Council overturned the Planning Commission’s denial and granted a use
permit with strict conditions.
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Sent:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:14 PM
To:McDonald, Whitney
Subject:Fwd: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
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Whitney,
Many, many illegal fraternity events were reported to code enforcement and yet were not verified, so not found
to be a violation. It is especially frustrating because I provided the exact date, time, and address of events ahead
of time (as I did during the fall 2024 rush) yet the events were still not verified, so were not found to be a
violation. I am forwarding you one case in which the booth and signage from Sigma Nu is still up, 3 days after the
event at 385 Chaplin, an R-1 residential neighborhood near our home. The signage was also up before the event
yet code enforcement said they were unable to verify an event there so there is no violation. I have a video of the
event as it was happening and could not have been missed! As I said, many rush events were held, as reported,
but were not cited by the city.
How are we going to solve this problem? Please, let's come up with a workable system to solve this issue.
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
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From: kathie walker <
Date: Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Subject: Sigma Nu - 385 Chaplin signage has been up for three days but no violation?
To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>, Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <ttway@slocity.org>
Cc: Brett Cross < , Carolyn Smith < , Sandra Rowley
<
, Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>, Sheats, Steven <ssheats@slocity.org>, Karen
Adler < , Steven Walker <
Timmi and John,
I reported the Sigma Nu rush event on 1/19/2025 ahead of time via email to you, with the exact date and time it
was happening at 385 Chaplin Lane:
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Yet I received notification today that it was not found to be in violation.
There was signage up on 1/19/2025, before the event at 3 pm. The event started at 5 pm (See photo, below)
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Here is a photo of the event, as it was happening at the exact date and time I reported:
The signage is still up today, three days later on 1/22/2025. (See photo, below)
How could this be missed?! This is one of several examples of events that were missed by code enforcement
this past weekend. How can we solve this issue?
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-Kathie Walker
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From:Szentesi, Whit
Sent:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:31 PM
To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Cc:Collins, Scott; Mezzapesa, John; Scott, Rick; Wallace, Christine; Hermann, Greg
Subject:RE: Talking points/outreach regarding Fraternities
Hi team,
Just wanted to follow up on this one. I know this week is very busy so feel free to push this to next week.
Here are the updated talking points: Town-Gown Key Messages and Talking Points.docx
These are somewhat lengthy. So if you’re all okay with it, I will take some time next week to pare them down a bit. I
think 2 pages would be plenty. Please let me know if that works for you.
Thanks,
Whit
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From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:18 PM
To: Szentesi, Whit <wszentes@slocity.org>
Cc: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Talking points/outreach regarding Fraternities
Hi Whit,
I believe Greg may have given you a heads-up but we are looking to quickly put together some talking points to use
for proactive communications regarding Fraternity enforcement as well as St. Fratties Day. Can you help us with this?
I have some previously gathered talking points that I can start putting into the document, and we could use your help
with messaging, etc.
Thank you!
Timothea (Timmi) Tway
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From:Ben Hamik <
Sent:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 2:56 PM
To:Hanh, Hannah
Subject:Re: USE-0587-2024 (1327 Foothill) - Application Review
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Hi Hannah,
I have dropped off our revised application and site plans for review. I apologize it took a while! Let me know if
you have any questions.
-Ben
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Denver, Colorado, USA
Cal Poly Class of 2025
B.A. Political Science/ M.P.P.
On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 08:14 Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
Good morning Ben,
I wanted to follow up on your Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to allow a fraternity at 1327 Foothill.
Attached is a letter containing staff’s comments after the initial completeness review of your submittal.
Please take a look and let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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The requestor added the following information to Request # 10243
Message: Theta Chi held a rush event at 496 Kentucky and 1350 Stafford on 1/19/2025
from 2 pm - 5 pm. They advertised that day on an Instagram reel and I
recognized the purple-blue house as 496 Kentucky. I documented the event
with video and photos, which are dated and time-stamped.
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Request type: Problem
Request area: Land Use Violation
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Location: 496 Kentucky St
Description: Report of unpermitted fraternity event to occur on1/17/25, 1/18/25 or 1/19/25.
Expected Close Date: January 20, 2025
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Thank you for checking in yesterday. I appreciate any effort toward identifying and citing the illegal fraternity
houses so they no longer operate in our neighborhoods.
You mentioned an Administrative Hearing Officer has dismissed citations citing some illegal fraternity
operations. Is that the same person who hears appeals for noise violations? What is their name and how long
have they been a hearing officer? I cannot find any information online but this should be public information.
Thank you,
Kathie
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Sent:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:29 PM
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:1264 Use permit
Attachments:1264 Foothill Use Permit 2024.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 11529 (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A FRATERNITY AT 1264 AND 1264 ½
EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND 1241, 1243, 1249, AND 1251
MONTE VISTA PLACE. THE PROJECT INCLUDES A REQUEST TO
PROVIDE TWO (2) PARKING SPACES IN TANDEM ON AN EXISTING
DRIVEWAY ALONG EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15301
EXISTING FACILITIES) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES AS REPRESENTED IN THE
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED OCTOBER
15, 2024 (USE-0331-2023, APPL-0365-2024)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, on June 12, 2024,
for the review of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a fraternity at 1264 and 1264 ½
East Foothill Boulevard and 1241, 1243, 1249, and 1251 Monte Vista Place, pursuant to
a proceeding instituted under USE-0331-2023; Lambda Chi Alpha, applicant; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conditionally
approved the Conditional Use Permit, USE-0331-2023, after duly considering all
evidence, including testimony of the applicant and general public and evaluation and
recommendations by staff presented at said hearing; and
WHEREAS, Residents for Quality Neighborhoods filed a timely appeal of the
Planning Commission’s decision to approve the Conditional Use Permit, APPL-0365-
2024, on June 24, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public
hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, on October 15, 2024, for
the purpose of considering the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve
the Conditional Use Permit, APPL-0365-2024, and has duly considered all evidence,
including the record of the Planning Commission hearing; testimony of the applicant,
appellant, and general public; and evaluation and recommendations by staff presented at
said hearing; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the
manner required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
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SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council hereby denies the appeal and grants final
approval for the project (USE-0331-2023, APPL-0365-2024), based on the following
findings:
Conditional Use Permit / Fraternity Use
1. The project is consistent with the General Plan because the proposed fraternity is
an allowable use as dense group housing in the High Density Residential (HDR)
land use designation. In addition, the project would facilitate Land Use Element
Policy 2.6.5 and Housing Element Policy 8.6 by locating a fraternity in proximity to
the Cal Poly SLO campus and other student-oriented uses and housing.
2. The proposed fraternity is conditionally allowed within the High-Density Residential
R-4) zone. As conditioned, the project complies with applicable provisions of the
Zoning Regulations because (a) the maximum number of 24 residents complies
with the group housing maximum occupancy limits and (b) the revised parking
configuration would provide 18 required spaces for 24 residents and comply with
the City’s Parking and Driveway Standards to improve the property.
3. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the project will be
compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity because the
proposed fraternity would (a) be established in proximity to other dense group
housing (i.e., other fraternities, sororities, multi-family, etc.), (b) located within
walking distance (i.e., less than 0.25-mile) of the Cal Poly campus, and (c) utilize
an existing developed property with minor site improvements (i.e., parking and
landscaping improvements).
4. The site is physically suitable in terms of (a) its design, location, shape, size, and
operating characteristics of the project; (b) traffic generation and the provision of
public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access; (c) public protection
services (e.g., fire protection, police protection, etc.); and (d) the provision of
utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm
drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.). The project is
surrounded by other developed properties with compatible dense housing uses,
has access to the City’s circulation system, and would be served by City utilities.
The project utilizes an existing developed property and does not include activities
that would generate service or utility demands beyond those anticipated with uses
permitted in the vicinity.
5. As conditioned, the project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare
of persons living or working at the site or in the vicinity because conditions have
been included that place limits on the number of persons allowed on site, restrict
activities, provide adequate parking, and limit potential disturbances to neighboring
properties. The project will be compatible with the existing site constraints and the
character of the neighborhood.
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6. As conditioned, the establishment and subsequent operation or conduct of the
project will not, because of the circumstances and conditions applied in the
particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the general public
or persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental
or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use because the
project includes conditions that (a) place limits on the number of persons allowed
on site, (b) restrict activities, (c) provide adequate parking, and (d) limit potential
disturbances to neighboring properties. The project would be compatible with the
existing site constraints and the character of the neighborhood.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The project is exempt from environmental
review under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines because it
includes the operation, maintenance, permitting, licensing, and minor alteration of an
existing residential development. The fraternity would continue the residential use with
minor site improvements related to parking (e.g., parking space restriping, installation of
wheel stops, etc.) and landscaping (e.g., pruning, maintenance, etc.). The project does
not include construction of a new building or additional building square footage.
Therefore, the project involves no expansion of the former residential use.
SECTION 3. Action. The City Council hereby denies the appeal and grants final
approval to the project (USE-0331-2023, APPL-0365-2024) with incorporation of the
following conditions:
Planning Division – Community Development Department
1. Plans submitted for the building and/or site improvements permit(s) (i.e., parking
lot improvements) shall be in substantial conformance with the project description
and plans represented in the Council Agenda Report dated October 15, 2024.
2. The Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed by the Community Development
Director for compliance with the conditions of approval, or to determine whether a
modification of the Conditional Use Permit is necessary upon significant change
to the project as represented in the Council Agenda Report dated October 15,
2024, or in the event of a change in ownership which may result in deviation from
the project description or approved plans.
3. The Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission as
soon as practical if: 1) conduct on the permitted premises results in three (3)
citations within any 12-month period for a violation of law or permit condition, 2)
that citation is not contested or is upheld on appeal, and 3) the conduct for which
the citation was issued resulted in adverse impacts to, or complaints from,
residents or occupants of the surrounding neighborhood. At the time of the
Conditional Use Permit review, to ensure ongoing compatibility with nearby uses,
the conditions of approval may be added, modified, and/or removed, or the
Conditional Use Permit may be revoked. The City shall notify Cal Poly if the Use
Permit is revoked. A re-review by the Planning Commission shall be accompanied
by the appropriate fee.
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4. The fraternity shall be limited to a maximum of 24 residents for the property. The
property owner shall allow the City to verify the maximum occupancy by allowing
an inspection of records or visual inspection of the premises. Any inspection shall
be scheduled at a reasonable time with at least 24-hour notice to the residents.
5. Routine meetings and gatherings for the fraternity shall be limited to a maximum
of 48 people (32 people x 1.5), except as otherwise approved by the Community
Development Director for special events. If the fraternity hosts special events
involving more than 48 people, a transportation management plan to reduce
impacts to the surrounding neighborhood shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department, at least 30 days prior to the event taking place, for
review and approval. No exception from the Noise Ordinance shall be approved
by the Director as Part of the special event.
6. For the life of the organization, the fraternity shall remain affiliated and in good
standing with the Interfraternity Council of Student Life and Leadership at
California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. If the fraternity becomes
unaffiliated or is no longer in good standing, the Conditional Use Permit shall be
revoked.
7. For the life of the organization, the fraternity shall provide the name and contact
information (i.e., phone number and email address) of all responsible parties to
the Community Development Department and Neighborhood Services Manager
of the Police Department on an annual basis. If there is a change to the name
and/or contact information of any responsible parties, the Community
Development Department and Neighborhood Services Manager shall be notified
immediately.
8. For the life of the organization, the property shall be maintained in a clean and
orderly manner. All landscaping shall be maintained (e.g., trimmed, pruned,
replaced as needed, etc.) to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
9. A site improvement permit is required for parking area improvements to create a
minimum of 18 parking spaces that comply with the City’s Parking and Driveway
Standards (i.e., parking space and driveway dimensions, aisle widths, striping,
wheel stops, etc.). These parking spaces shall be inspected to verify compliance
with City standards prior to establishing the fraternity.
10. Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided as required per Table 3-6 (Required
Bicycle Parking) of the Zoning Regulations. For a total of 24 beds for the fraternity,
the property owner and residents shall maintain a minimum of 18 long-term bicycle
spaces and a minimum of six (6) short-term bicycle spaces. All required long-term
bicycle parking shall be provided in an interior space, and required short-term
bicycle spaces shall be consistent with the City Active Transportation Plan Design
Guidelines and feature “hi-low style” campus racks (such as “Peak Racks”). These
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bicycle spaces shall be inspected to verify compliance with City standards prior to
establishing the fraternity, to the satisfaction of the Public Works and Community
Development Directors.
11. A minimum of 18 parking spaces shall be provided and maintained at all times.
These spaces shall remain available to residents of the fraternity and not
designated for any individuals not residing on the property.
12. A building permit is required for proposed signage identifying the fraternity house.
Any signage must be consistent with Chapter 15.40 (Sign Regulations) of the
Municipal Code and compatible with the existing neighborhood to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Director.
13. As part of the parking area improvements, the existing two-car garage for 1264 ½
East Foothill (labeled as Building B on the project plans) shall be a one-car garage
in order to accommodate the revised surface parking layout. The area adjacent to
the parking space within the proposed one-car garage is permitted as storage.
Further review shall be required if any improvements (e.g., change in use and/or
new construction) are proposed for this area.
14. The fraternity use shall comply with Table 1 (Exterior Noise Limits) of Section
9.12.060 (Exterior Noise Limits) between the extended hours of 10:00 p.m. and
9:00 a.m.
15. Prior to a special event approved by the Community Development Director
pursuant to Condition No. 5, the fraternity shall provide written notification of the
event to occupants within 300 feet of the site. The written notification shall include
the date, hours, and contact information for the responsible party for the special
event. No exception from the Noise Ordinance shall be approved by the Director
as part of the special event.
16. Live entertainment, bands, and/or amplified sounds are prohibited, unless
otherwise approved through a special event by the Community Development
Department. No exception from the Noise Ordinance shall be approved by the
Director as part of the special event.
17. Failure to comply with any of the above conditions or code requirements, or the
conduct of the use so as to constitute a violation of Federal, State, or local law, or
so as to constitute a public nuisance or so as to cause adverse impacts on the
health, safety, or welfare of persons in the vicinity of this use is prohibited and may
constitute grounds for the revocation of this permit.
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Engineering Division – Community Development / Public Works Departments
18. A building permit and/or site improvements permit is required for the proposed
changes to establish the required parking spaces. Plans submitted for review shall
show and note compliance with the City’s Parking and Driveway Standards. The
plans shall show required dimensions and information for parking space, bay,
aisle widths, striping, parallel space markings (i.e., T’s and L’s), and any existing
or proposed wheel stops.
19. Plans submitted for review shall show and reference the floor plans for the existing
garages to remain. The existing two-car garage proposed to accommodate only
one car shall be included and noted on the plans. The plans shall clarify that
garage door operation will not be affected by the proposed adjacent surface
parking space. The plans shall clarify that the remaining garage space is to remain
as garage storage/shop.
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Indemnification
20. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and/or its
agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the
City and/or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul,
the approval by the City of this project, and all actions relating thereto, including
but not limited to environmental review (“Indemnified Claims”). The City shall
promptly notify the applicant of any Indemnified Claim upon being presented with
the Indemnified Claim and the City shall fully cooperate in the defense against an
Indemnified Claim.
On motion by Council Member Shoresman, seconded by Council Member Marx,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Max, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 15th day of October 2024.
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California on ___________________.
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
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To:Collins, Scott
Subject:FW: Prosecution of Illegal Fraternity Operations with SLOMC 17.22.010 and 17.02.030
Attachments:09_19_1989, 3 - U1449B_ APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION DENYING A USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW A FRATERNITY HOUSE (4).pdf
FYI,
While this is a question for Christine, I wanted to keep you in the loop on these. Thanks!
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Subject: Prosecution of Illegal Fraternity Operations with SLOMC 17.22.010 and 17.02.030
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Hi Christine,
In 1989, the city attorney brought a case against an unpermitted fraternity house on
Foothill. Community Development, SLOPD, and the city attorney worked together and the
matter was resolved swiftly. In that case, the fraternity was operating in an R4 zone but did
not have a conditional use permit. A SLOPD officer submitted a sworn declaration and the case
was prosecuted for violation of SLOMC 17.22.010 and 17.02.030.
Can the same municipal code violation be used again, wherein a resident files a complaint with
SLOPD against a fraternity operating illegally in R1 and R2 residential zones? These illegal
fraternity operations have caused ongoing extreme disruptions to the neighbors for several
years. There is no way for the fraternities to get a conditional use permit because they are not
allowed to operate in R1 and R2 zones, but their operations in these neighborhoods is what is
so egregious and make it impossible to have the quiet enjoyment of our property.
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I have attached the previous case. Please let me know how the residents living in Alta Vista
and Monterey Heights can use this process to hold illegal fraternity operations responsible, and
hopefully get some semblance of peace back in our lives.
This is a timeline of what happened back then. I've attached the Agenda from 1989 for your
reference.
This approach could be used in conjunction with obtaining the addresses of fraternity events
registered with Greek Life from Cal Poly. I submitted multiple records requests and was told
the information would not be disclosed for privacy reasons, which does not apply to this case
because the addresses do not give any personally identifiable information specific to a
particular student (FERPA). I prepared a response using case law to show that FERPA does not
apply to the addresses and Cal Poly responded that fraternities are "independent
organizations" not affiliated with the university, therefore the information will not be disclosed.
Cal Poly used the "catch-all" exemption without any reference to why it applies, despite the
requirement to do so as that exemption is narrowly construed.
The only way that Cal Poly will disclose the addresses is by filing a Writ of Mandate. I
researched this issue at the law library and prepared a Writ, though it's probably not great
because I'm not a lawyer, there is a lot of case law that supports the position that Cal Poly
must disclose those records. The fees and costs for filing a Writ when an agency wrongfully
withholds records are recoverable so Cal Poly would also have the financial burden of any fees
and costs expended. I'm not sure how that works with a public agency but that's how it works
for private individuals or the press.
Please let me know if the residents can move forward with complaints through SLOPD for
some of the more egregious fraternity operations, using the same method used in 1989.
Thank you,
Kathie Walker
Timeline:
July 1988: Alpha Upsilon Alumni Corporation purchased the property located at 720 and 726
Foothill Boulevard. It is two units: a one bedroom and a three bedroom. It is zoned R-4 which allows a
fraternity, but they did not apply for a conditional use permit.
August 1988: The City receives a complaint that it may be operating as a fraternity.
August 22, 1988: Judith Lautner, Associate Planner for the City, wrote to the fraternity: “A Planning
Commission use permit must be approved to allow a Fraternity at this address. If you intend
to establish such a use, you or a local representative must apply for this use permit immediately. I
have enclosed materials for such an application.”
September - October, 1988: Fall Rush week activities were announced for week of October 6- 12,
1988. All activities are to take place on the premises.
October 1, 1988: Owners of adjacent apartments complain to the Community Development
Department re: failure of the Fraternity to have proper use permit.
October 4, 1988: Letter to City from fraternity which cites recent purchase of property (4 months). “It
has been our full intention from start to obtain a use permit to function at this property. " Mentions
"working towards a use permit application.” Regarding the issue of Rush week events: “This problem
has been corrected and we fully intend to hold no functions at this address.”
October 6 –12, 1988: The fraternity continued to advertise and hold functions, in contradiction to their
written advisement to the City.
In the spring of 1989, still without a use permit, the fraternity held more functions at this address.
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On March 1, 1989, SLOPD officer Ian Parkinson was dispatched to the fraternity location by the
adjacent property owners and manager. According to the police report, “All 3 subjects stated this is an
ongoing problem and the fraternity has found a way to circumvent the City's use permits and is still
having their fraternity rushes and parties at the residence. They requested that a report
be written, and they strongly requested a complaint against the fraternity.”
The Police Report was forwarded to the city attorney for a complaint to be brought against the
fraternity.
On March 27, 2989, Ian Parkinson provided a declaration in support of a criminal complaint against
Alpha Upsilon for violations of the SLOMC sections 17.02.030 and 17.22.010.
On March 28, 1989, a letter was sent to the fraternity by the City Attorney Vicki Finucane that said:
“Gentlemen: This is to advise you that a complaint has been filed against the Alpha Upsilon Fraternity
in the San Luis Obispo Municipal Court, Criminal Division, for violation of the above-referenced code
sections. Your arraignment has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 26. 1989, at 9: 00 a.m. in the
Municipal Court. Division A. at 1050 Monterey Street. San Luis Obispo. Please plan to have a
representative of Alpha Upsilon present at that time.”
The fraternity was ordered by the Municipal Court of San Luis Obispo County to pay a fine, comply
with the terms and conditions of probation, and apply for a use permit within 30 days.
The fraternity did not comply with the court’s order to apply for the use permit within 30 days but
applied for a use permit six weeks later, on June 6, 1989.
August 9, 1989: Planning Commission held a hearing for a use permit. The Planning Commission heard
testimony from several neighbors and owners of adjacent property. Much of the testimony related
specific problems, caused by the fraternity members, with parking, noise, and disruptive behavior. The
neighbors also offered evidence that the house has been operated as a fraternity house for
approximately one year. Testimony was also given by citizens, who do not live or own property near
the site, about the history of this particular fraternity. The fraternity previously had a use permit for a
house on Palm Street. After several complaints and review hearings, the Planning Commission revoked
that use permit. On appeal, the council took no action on that use permit because the fraternity was
moving out.
Based on public testimony, the Planning Commission found the use incompatible with the neighborhood
and a threat to the health, safety, and general welfare of persons living or working nearby and denied
the use permit.
The fraternity appealed to the Planning Commission’s denial of their use permit.
September 19, 1989: The City Council overturned the Planning Commission’s denial and granted a use
permit with strict conditions.
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
ITEM NUMBER:
FROM: Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director By: Judith Lautner,k
SUBJECT:
U1449B: Appeal of the Planning Commission's action denying a use permit to allow a
fraternity house near the northeasterly corner of Foothill Blvd. and Ferrini Road.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution upholding the Planning Commission's action and denying the appeal.
BACKGROUND
Discussion
The applicants have been living at the site for more than a year, and for most of that
time operating as a fraternity without a use permit. The city received complaints about
the use in August 1988 and requested the fraternity to make an application. The
fraternity responded in a letter (attached) that they were preparing an application.
After several months passed and no application was received, and after receiving
additional complaints that the apartments at the site were continuing to be-used as a
fraternity and that the behavior of the residents was objectionable to the neighbors, the
City Attorney cited the residents for a zoning violation. The court heard the case in
April 26, 1989, and fined the members for operating as a fraternity without a use permit
and placed it on probation for one year. One requirement of that probation was that the
fraternity apply for a use permit within 30 days of the April date. The applicants
applied on June 6, 1989, about six weeks after the judge's action. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on the use permit on August 9, 1989.
The site contains two apartments separated by a garage. The use permit application
includes plans to remodel and add to the apartments, and to construct a parking lot at
the rear. The site and remodelling plans, along with the applicants' proposal to house
twelve occupants at the site, meet the city's zoning regulations for parking and
occupancy.
The Planning Commission heard testimony from several neighbors and owners of adjacent
property. Much of the testimony related specific problems, caused by the fraternity
members, with parking, noise, and disruptive behavior. The neighbors also offered
evidence that the house has been operated as a fraternity house for approximately one
year.
Testimony was also given by citizens, who do not live or own property near the site,
about the history of this particular fraternity. The fraternity previously had a use
permit for a house on Palm Street. After several complaints and review hearings, the
Planning Commission revoked that use permit. On appeal, the council took no action on
that use permit because the fraternity was moving out.
Based on public testimony, the Planning Commission found the use incompatible with the
neighborhood and a threat to the health, safety, and general welfare of persons living or
working nearby, and denied the use permit. Staff is recommending that the council uphold
the commission's action by denying the appeal.
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SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
The proposed use is categorically exempt from CEQA (Class 1, section 15301): The project
includes an addition to existing structures of not more than 50% of the existing floor
area, or more than 2500 square feet.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT TAKING THE RECOMMENDED ACTION
If the council upholds the appeal, the fraternity use permit will be granted, with or
without conditions limiting the use.
Data summary
Address: 720 and 726 Foothill Blvd.
Applicant: Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc.
Representative: Scott C. Moran; Appellant: Jens Wessel, President, Alpha Upsilon
Property owner: Alpha Upsilon Alumni Corporation
Zoning: R-4
General plan: High-density residential
Environmental status:Categorically exempt - Class 1, section 15301: project includes
an addition to existing structures of not more than 50% of the
existing floor area, or more than 2500 square feet.
Project action deadline: January 28, 1990
Site description
The site is a large (11,375 square feet) L-shaped lot containing two one-story apartment
buildings, connected by a garage. The buildings are set back about 17' from the front
property line. Most of the front yard is taken up by asphalt, used for parking. The
rear yard is fenced, and contains a small concrete pad and grasses. The site is
essentially surrounded by apartments on three sides, and is across the street from a
shopping center.
Proiect description
The project is to be done in two phases: In phase one, the garage would be removed, a
parking lot for twelve cars would be constructed behind the apartments, and the
apartments would be remodelled to provide six bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and
kitchen. In phase two, the buildings would be remodelled again, and an upper floor
added. The end result would be a building with six bedrooms, five bathrooms, two
kitchens, a "chapter room" and living room.
PREVIOUS REVIEW
The Planning Commission reviewed this request on August 9, 1989, and denied it, based on
the following findings:
1. The proposed use will adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of persons
living or working on the site or in the vicinity.
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2. The use is not appropriate at the proposed location and will not be compatible with
surrounding development.
Staff's recommendation to the Planning Commission was to approve the use for residential
use and small meetings only, given that the site could meet ordinance requirements. At
the commission's hearing, however, public testimony as to recent fraternity actions,
including rush activities, noise, disruptive behavior, unauthorized use of private
parking.spaces, and continuing lack of maintenance of the property, convinced staff that
the fraternity use is not compatible with the neighborhood. Anticipating heightened
fraternity use if this permit is approved, staff, therefore, concurs with the Planning
Commission's action.
EVALUATION
Staff suggests the council consider-
1.onsider1. Occuoancv requirements. The zoning regulations set limits on the number of persons
that may live in group housing. The maximum number allowed in the R-4 zone is 55
persons per acre. The maximum allowed on this site, then, is
11,375 square feet/43,560 SF per acre = 0.26 acre
0.26 acre X 55 = 14
The applicants want to have twelve residents. The occupancy limit is therefore not
exceeded.
2. Parking requirements. The zoning regulations require one space per 1.5 residents, or
1.5 spaces per bedroom, whichever is greater, for this use. The requirement,
therefore, is
1.5X6 = 9 or 12/1.5 = 8
Therefore, the parking requirement is 9 spaces.
The applicants propose to construct 12 spaces on the lot. Therefore, the requirement
is met, and would be met with the maximum occupancy of 14, also. Parking for large
gatherings is not available, however. This topic is discussed further below, under
meetings".
3. Meetings, The applicants want to use the house for general membership meetings and
special events. Staff is concerned with this part of the request for two reasons:
Noise and objectionable behavior. Any large gatherings are likely to cause
noise problems for the neighbors (and already have). Parties where alcohol is
served often result in situations that cannot be controlled by the fraternity
leaders, and are disturbing to the neighborhood.
Parking. On-site parking will be provided for the residents. Three
additional spaces will be available as well. However, there is not adequate
parking either on-site or nearby for large gatherings.
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At the Planning commission hearing, the fraternity representative said that the
parking lot across the street (Foothill Plaza) has been used for parking for large
gatherings. No permission from the shopping center's owner; nor any city approvals,
have been requested or granted for this use. Neighbors of the site expressed
concerns with the safety of visitors crossing Foothill Boulevard, even if such an
arrangement were approved. Some of the neighbors noted that their parking lots have
been used for fraternity members and guests without their permission.
For these reasons, staff cannot support using the house for general membership
meetings or large parties.
4. Neighborhood nrosram. The Planning Commission, in its approval of three sororities
in the recent past, and of one fraternity, has required "neighbor relations plans".
These plans include a requirement to distribute telephone numbers of responsible
persons to all neighbors surrounding the house, and for announcements to these
neighbors of all special and regular events. Staff recommends that if the council
approves the use permit, such a plan be required in this case, as the site is
surrounded by high-density development. A copy of such a plan, approved for a
sorority, is attached.
5. Existing buildings. At present, the site contains two apartments, separated by a
garage adequate for one car. The residents park their cars on the paved front yard.
Including the garage and the concrete area in front, there may be space available at
present for two legal parking spaces, in tandem. The paved area is not approved for
parking. Staff has been unable to determine when the paving was installed, but notes
that parking in the streetyard is not allowed. The present condition therefore does
not meet the parking requirement for a fraternity.
If the use permit is approved, staff recommends a condition be attached that the use
permit will not be effective until phase one of the project is complete. Until that
time, the buildings may be used as residences only.
ALTERNATIVES
1. The council may deny the request, as recommended by staff and the Planning
Commission, if it makes findings to support a denial.
2. The council may approve the use, subject to conditions suggested by staff or with
modifications to those conditions. Staff suggests that if the council prefers to
approve the use with regular chapter meetings at the house, the council should add
the following:
Conditions:
a. The applicant shall submit a parking management plan to address parking for
large gatherings, to the approval of the Community Development Department
staff. Failure of members of the fraternity and invited guests to adhere to the
approved plan may be grounds for revocation of this use permit. All group
gatherings involving more than 16 persons shall be held offsite until the
parking management plan is submitted to and approved by the Community
Development Director, and is in effect.
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b. A maximum of 70 persons, or a lower number if so determined by the Fire Marshal,
may occupy the site at any one time. This occupancy limit shall be posted in
the building at a location satisfactory to the Fire Department.
C. This use permit shall be reviewed in one year. At that time, conditions may be
added or modified, or the use permit may be revoked.
3. The council may continue the request, if additional information is needed. Direction
should be given to staff and the applicants.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution upholding the Planning Commission's action denying the use permit, and
denying the appeal.
If the council chooses to approve the use permit, staff has attached a resolution with
suggested findings and conditions.
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Attached: Vicinity map
Draft resolutions
Applicant's statement
Letter from fraternity noting intent to file use permit application
Planning Commisssion minutes - August 9, 1989
Appeal
Sample neighbor relations plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 1989 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION
DENYING A USE PERMIT FOR A FRATERNITY AT 720 - 726 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings That this council, after consideration of the use permit
request U 1449B, and the Planning Commission's action denying that use permit, staff
recommendations and reports thereon, makes the following findings:
1. The proposed use will adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of persons
living or working on the site or in the vicinity.
2. The use is not appropriate at the proposed location and will not be compatible with
surrounding development.
SECTION 2. The request for approval of the appeal and use permit "request U 1449B is
hereby denied.
On motion of seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of
1989.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Resolution No. 1989 Series)
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APPROVED:
City dministrative Officer
City Attorne
Community Development Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 1989 SERIES)
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO APPROVING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
ACTION DENYING A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FRATERNITY
AT 720 AND 726 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD (U1449B)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. That this council, after consideration of Public Testimony,
the use permit request• U 1449B, and the Planning Commission's action denying that use
permit, staff recommendations and reports thereon, makes the following findings:
1. The proposed use will not adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of persons
living or working on the site or in the vicinity.
2. The use is appropriate at the proposed,location and will be compatible with
surrounding development.
3. The proposal conforms to the general plan and meets zooning ordinance requirements.
4. The proposed use is exempt from environmental review.
SECTION 2. The appeal is granted and use permit request U 1449B is hereby approved.
SECTION 3. That approval of the use permit shall be subject to the following
conditions:
Conditions:
1. This use permit shall not take effect until "phase one" improvements have been
completed and accepted by the city.
2. Occupancy shall be limited to the Alpha Upsilon fraternity unless approved by the
Planning Commission.
3. No more than twelve people shall live at the house at any time.
4. The applicant shall allow the city to verify occupancy of the house by allowing an
inspection of the records or by a visual inspection of the premises. Any inspection
shall be at a reasonable time and shall be preceded by a one-hour notice to the
residents.
5. The site shall be.maintained in a neat and orderly manner, to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Department. All plant materials shall be maintained and
replaced as needed.
6. If a reasonable complaint, as determined by the Community Development Director, is
received in writing by the Community Development Department, the complaint shall be
referred to the Planning Commission for consideration at the commission's next
available meeting.
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7. The Chief Building Official and the Fire.Marshal shall inspect the structure for code
compliance.
8. Events, including meetings, parties, or any other gathering of more than 20 persons
on site, are prohibited. No events involving persons other than residents living on
this site are allowed between the hours of 10 p.m. and 9 a.m.
9. The applicant.shall institute and maintain a neighborhood relations program similar
to the attached Exhibit A. This plan shall include at least the following elements:
Annual training of all members in community relations.
A program to .inform neighbors of upcoming meetings at the fraternity house.
Submission of names and telephone numbers of responsible persons to the
Community Development Department and to the neighbors within two blocks of the
house. Responsible persons shall be available during all events and at
reasonable hours otherwise, to receive and handle complaints.
10. Events, including meetings, parties, or any other official fraternity function, shall
be listed on a meeting and activities schedule, submitted to and approved by the
Community Development Director in. the fall of each year. Exceptions to this schedule
must be approved by the Community Development Director. If the Director determines
the change is significant and may have an adverse impact on the neighborhood, then it
will be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration.
Evidence of implementation of said plan shall be submitted to the director for review
each year. Failure to implement said plan may be grounds for revocation of this
permit.
11. Failure to comply with any of the above conditions or code requirements, or the
conduct of the use so as to constitute a public nuisance or so as to cause adverse
impacts on the health, safety, or welfare of persons in the vicinity of this use is
prohibited and may, constitute grounds for revocation of this permit.
CODE REQUIREMENT
1. Greek letters shall be allowed on the building or fence in accordance with. the Sign
Regulations.
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On motion of seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of
1989.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Date: June 6, 1989
To:San Luis Obispo Department of Community Development
From: Scott C. Moran, Alpha Upsilon Fraternity
Subject: Use Permit application for Alpha Upsilon Fraternity to operate at
720 & 726 Foothill Boulevard.
Alpha Upsilon Alumni Corporation purchased the property located at 720 and 726
Foothill Boulevard in July of 1988 as a potential site for the fraternity to operate. Alpha
Upsilon Fraternity has thirty members and hopes to provide housing for 12 members on
the site. It is intended that the site serve as alocation for weekly General Meetings,
lasting approximately one hour on Sundays from 6:00 p.m. It is also intended that the
site will serve as a location for social events, approximately three to four times per
academic quarter. These social events would consist of In-House Members and invited
guests only and would not consist of"Open Parties".
The site is presently zoned R-4 and has neighboring lots consisting of medium to high
density housing and commercial properties. In order to facilitate the Use Permit process,
Alpha Upsilon Alumni Corporation has plans to demolish a portion of one building (a
garage) in order to gain access to the backyard for parking. There are also plans to
rennovate the interiors of the existing buildings. The parking lot and the rennovations are
the first part of a two phase plan. The second phase would add a second story and further
rennovate the buildings to thier completed form. Attached are the preliminary drawings
of each phase.. The working drawings are being done by a local architect, named Robert
Richmond.
We are eager to obtain a Use Permit and will do all we can to contribute to making the
process as smooth as possible.
Thank You,
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Scott C. Moran
Housing Task Force Chairman
Alpha Upsilon Fraternity
The following is a list of the people representing Alpha Upsilon Fraternity in the
application process:
Scott Moran Alpha Upsilon Housing Task Force Chairman
Jens Wessel Alpha Upsilon President
Donald Kahn Alpha Upsilon Alumni Corp. Board of Directors
Robert Richmond Architect
Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Use Permit Application
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The following is a list of neighboring lots of 720 & 726 Foothill Boulevard:
East
730 Foothill Blvd.
Single Family Residence (Rental-Students)
West
710 Foothill Blvd.
8-Unit Apartment Complex
North
140 Ferrini St.
22-Unit Apartment Complex
772 Foothill Blvd.
8-Unit Apartment Complex
South (Across Street - Foothill Blvd.)
Luckyfrhrifty Shopping Center
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City of San Luis Obispo RECCENED
Planning Department
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Dear Planning Staff,
This letter is concerning Alpha Upsilon Fraternity's recent purchase of the property
located at 720 and 726 Foothill Boulevard. It has been our full intention from the start to
obtain a use permit to function at this property. This was also was a major factor in our
decision to purchase the property. We feel this location is ideal for a fraternity use due to its
zoning(R-4),proximity to Cal-Poly, and its relationship to surrounding properties. .
We have been actively working towards submitting a use permit application and
recently met with City Planning Director,Mike MultarL to discuss our possible options: Our
housing committee is currently consulting with architects on the development plans for this
parcel. In this process we hope to mitigate neighborhood concerns such as noise and parking.
There recently has been a great deal of concern over publications announcing rush
functions at this address. These flyers were printed before we realised all the problems with
holding fraternity functions at this location. This problem has been corrected,and we fully
intend to hold no functions at this address,
We are confident that we can work with the neighborhood and the city to mach a
positive solution for a fraternity use of the property. We will inform you of the progress on
our application, and we encourage you to call us with any concerns you may have.
Sincerely,
G'
Scott Moran
Vice-President
Alph Upsilon Fraternity
James Hendrickson
Housing Chairman
Alpha Upsilon Fraternity
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DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes
August 9, 1989
3. Public Hearing: Use Permit U1449. Request to allow a fraternity house; 720 foothill
Boulevard; R-4 zone; Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, applicant.
Judith Lautner, Associate Planner, presented the staff report recommending approving of
the use permit with conditions limiting the use to residential with small meetings.
Vice-Chairman Crotser opened the hearing.
Scott Moran, 720 Foothill, applicant's representative, discussed the fraternity's
history, request, and the search for an appropriate site. He discussed the
Intrafraternity Council's procedures to handle complaints and regulate fraternal activity
and conduct. He discussed the specific.site plans.
Phillip Simon, 1510 Higuera, attorney representing Al and Elinor Bonin, discussed
neighborhood concerns about this group's behavior to date and the activities on site. He
distributed a petition of opposition, which cited concerns about increased parking needs,
activities, and gatherings, and traffic problems.
Al Bonin, 272 Del Mar Ct., discussed an increase in the amount of police calls to the
site and asked that the permit be denied. He noted that there are 10.2 apartments within
300 feet of the site and 41 more nearby.
Dennis Adams, 2020 Hope Street, was concerned about traffic, parking, and disruptive
behavior in the area.
Mary Gobel, 2766 Flora, was concerned about parking and noise problems, and the use of
loud, profane, language.
Vil Gillespie, Box 3, Rte. 298, San Luis Obispo, was concerned about increased traffic,
parking, and the incompatible use within the neighborhood. He said fraternity members
use his parking lot at 772 Foothill.
Kathryn Reed, 250 Ferrini, was concerned with traffic, parking, and loud. parties. She
felt the fraternity is too close to an existing sorority in the neighborhood.
Patrick Gerety, 793 Buchon, discussed the history of abusive behavior displayed by this
group and felt they have forfeited their right to operate in this city. He requested
denial of the permit and suggested referring the fraternity to the National Fraternity
Council or the Cal Poly Dean of Students for disciplinary action.
Terry Drinkard, 140 Ferrini #15, was opposed to the fraternity location and i.;,e use
permit request.
Kathryn Dinkard, 140 Ferrini #15, agreed that the request should be denied.
Elinor Bonin, 272 Del Mar Ct., discussed problems and complaints at her 140 Foothill
apartment complex.
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August 9, 1989
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Sandy Gillespie, Box 3, Rte. 298, San Luis Obispo, felt the request should be denied
because the fraternity had operated without permits, had delayed the permit application
process, and felt the fraternity was setting an unfair precedent. She was concerned
about the non-cooperative attitude of the group.
Roy Hanff, 569 Lawrence, felt there had been several complaints about this fraternity
that had never been processed. He suggested a perf.o'rmance bonding process to protect
taxpayers and the community. .
Mr. Morin, in response to public comments, stated he felt it was unfair to judge the
present fraternity group on the past behavior of former members.
Vice-Chairman Crotser closed the public hearing.
Commr. Roalman. felt this use would affect the health, safety, and welfare of the
neighbors and supported a denial of the. permit.
Commr. Karleskint supported denial of the permit due to the impacted area and the
inappropriateness of the site, as well as the documented abusive behavior of this group
at this site in the recent past, and their apparent uncooperative attitude to date.
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Commr. Kourakis was against the permit due to the incompatibility with the neighborhood
and the fraternity's disregard for the community rights.
Commr. Hoffman agreed with Commr. Karleskint.
Vice-Chairperson Crotser felt the land use of R-4 was appropriate and the the conditions
were reasonable. He allowed that it was a new membership filing the request but was
concerned about traffic, safety, and welfare, and neighborhood compatibility..
Commr. Karleskint moved to deny the use permit due to adverse health, safety, and welfare
concerns and neighborhood incompatibility.
Commr. Roalman seconded the. motion, Resolution No. 4092-89.
VOTING: AYES: Commrs. Karleskint,.Roalman, Hoffman, Kourakis, Crotser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commrs. Schmidt, Duerk
The motion passes.
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990 Palm Street/Post Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403.8100
APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the appeals procedure as authorized by Title I . Chapter
1 .20 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, the undersigned hereby appeals
from the decision of Tt UiLj Pu.1i 1 1C CU.IM15<'jQJ rendered
on A116UST C1 , 19:'`1.which decision consisted of the following (i.e.
set forth factual situation and the grounds for submitting this appeal.
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TO: Judy Lautner DATE: October 7. 1986
FROM: Community Relations Committee,
Alpha Omicron Pi
SUBJECT: Community Relations Office and Committee. Community Relations Plan,
Meeting Information
I. Committee Relations Office and Committee - Neighborhood Plan
A. Co-chairs of Community Relations committee were appointed
September 29, 1986.
B. A Community Relations Committee of 7 members was formed. The
committee has established the following Community Relations Plan. . .
1 . Chapter Workshops
a. Community Relations Co-chairs will lead the annual work-
shops in the training of chapter members regarding community
relations.
1 . Meeting the neighbors.
2. Explanation of house rules and regulations. (eg. quiet
hours-, no alcohol , etc..)
3. Solicit recommendations for community projects and
workdays. (eg. window washing, ear washing, gardening)
4. Immediate contact available to neighbors regarding any
questions and concerns.
5. Immediate personal follovrup'in response to questions and
concerns. (eg. member of the chapter is dispatched from
the house to see neighbors in person.
6. Answer suggested questions and common concerns.
7. Neighborhood distribution of important information.
a.. Neighbors will be provided with phone numbers
of the House Manager, Chapter President, and
Chapter Advisor to answer to any concerns or
questions that may arise.
b. Neighbors will be provided a calendar of chapter
events each quarter. (eg. rush dates, presents,
special events)
c. Neighbors will r1ecd6ve follow-up notices one week
prior to each event.
8. A list of chapter members and their car license 9' s
will be made_ and kept at the house for any necessary
use.
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2. House Manager
a. One of the residents will be appointed House Manager.
She will have a variety of duties relating to the operation
and up-keep of the house.
b. House Manager will be an active member of the Community
Relations Committee and attend all meetings, which will
be held quarterly.
3. Community Service
a. Pledge Project
1 . During the fall quarter pledge period, pledges will be
expected to participate in a community project. (eg.
collection of newspapers/tin cans for recycling, neigh-
borhood car washing, weeding etc. )
2. Pledges will also participate in Workdays the first Sunday
of each month.
b. Good Neighbor Day
1 . All active members will participate in a Good Neighbor _
Day, which will be held in the spring quarter.
a. Services will include gardening., window washing and
other needed services.
b. Neighbors will be informed of community service days .
in advance to give them the opportunity to make
service requests.
4. Open House
a. Each fall quarter the chapter will host an open House
inviting the neighbors to become aquainted with the members
of Alpha Omicron Pi and express any 7uncerns that they may
have.
1 . House tour
2. Calendar events
3. Question/Answer session
4. Positive reinforcement and remedies to concerns.
5. Non-Compliance
a. Should a member be in violation of the agreed upon house
rules and regulations, there are penalty fines established
in the chapter's bylaws.
b. Alpha Omicron Pi bylaws provide for probation of a collegi1
member for failure to comply designated policies. Serious _
violation penalities include probation and suspension from
fraternal activities. bfT D
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II. Meeting Information
A. Chapter Meetings-
1. Monday evenings between 6p.m. and 10p.m. Maximum number: 80
currently 50)
2. Nine to ten chapter meetings per quarter; no meetings during summer
or school academic holidays such as Christmas to New Years.
B. Leaders Council- Sundays preceeding Chapter Meetings between 4:30 and
6p.m. Maximum number: 10
C. Special Events:
1. Rush Practice: Maximum number:_ 50
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More formal events
T. 7:30 Dm-10:00 pm
i Maximum numbers: 50 members; 30-45 rushees per set. Members will
arrive a little earlier for .set-ups. Transportation is provided
for rushees by Panhellenic. They are brought and picked up by bus.
3: Open House for pledges and parents a Saturday in October, 1-5 pm.
Maximum: 30-35
4. Overnight Retreat- Fall quarter- pledges only. Maximum: 30-35
5. Work Days: One Saturday per month approximently 10 am to 12 pm-
coordinated with community relations projects. Number of people
dependent on chores to be done.
Estimate: 30-40.
6. Other: Open Nouse for neighbors each quarter; open house for
visiting parents-Poly Royal. Neighbors to be provided with dates
and times of events quarterly.
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To : San Luis Obispo City Council Date: Sept. 18, 1989
From : Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc.
Jens F. Wessel, President
Re Request for contivance of our appeal of the City Planning Commission denial of
use permit application.
We respectfully request a continuance for our appeal hearing with the City Council.
Alpha Upsilon's legal council Mike Owens has an urgent matter to attend to and
therefore we cannot be properly represented. Thank you for your consideration.
Re7FWesselj
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ITEM # -DATE
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS REGARDIMC- 720-726 FOOTHILL EOULEUAP.D
July , .1968 Fraternity purchases property
located at 720-726 Foothill Blvd .
2 units: 1-1 bdrm; 1-3 bdrm
No application for use permit .
August, 1SEB City receives complaint that the
premises may house fraternity .
August 22, 1989 Letter to Fraternity .from City:
A Planning Commission use permit
must be appro,:ed to allow a Fraternity
at this address . If you intend to
establish such a use, you or a local
representative must apply For this
use permit immediately . I have enclosed
materials for such an application . "
September-
October, lose Fall Push week activities including
house warming party , BBQ with live music,
jamboree, smoker, etc . announced
for week of October 6-12., 1SBB .
All activities on premises with
jamboree sole invite only event .
Announcements displayed all over Cal Pcly
campus with colorful posters
October 1 , 1988 Owners of adjacent apartments complain
to Community De-'elopment Department re:
failure of Fraternity to have proper use
permit .
October 'f, 1966 Letter to City From Fraternity . Mentions
recent" purchase of property (4 months) .
It has been our full intention From start
to obtain a use permit to function at this
property . " Mentions "working towards a use
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permit application. "
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ncil Addresses issue of Push week activities:
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C ityAtty This problem has been corrected, and we
Orcl fully intend to hold no functions at th '
address. "
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AREAS OF CONCERN
Use permit should be denied, as the Following areas of
concern have not been properly addressed:
1 . INCREASED PARKING NEEDS: Although the Fraternity 's
proposed plan calls For the construction of additional on-site
parking, such parking would not be adequate for any gathering or
meeting involving persons other- than the residents of the
premises . Clearly, the neighboring on-street. parking will be
compromised by the increased demand caused by any such gatherings
or meetings . Although the Fraternity has agreed to limit its
social Functions on premises , the track, record of the Fraternity
to date, as delineated above, speaks For itself regarding the
fraternity 's ability to restrict its activities as promised . It
has even been . reported that some Fraternity residents and/or
guests have been utilizing the offastreet parking From the
adjacent apartment buildings presently to solve their current
lack, of sufficient on-site parking spaces. Curbside in Front of
premises is designated as red nc-parking zone.
2 . INCREASED TRAFFIC CONGESTION: This is an area of
high density residential housing, with three apartment complexes
adjacent to the fraternity premises . The conversion of two
residential units, to wit: 1-1 bedroom unit and 1-3 bedroom unit,
into a 12 person household, will surely increase the traffic Flow
in such high density area, even assuming the occupants do not
entertain others, which invariably will occur . Ferrini Street
has now been opened through to Highland Drive, creating a
shortcut to the Cal Poly campus . The increase in occupants, all
attending Cal Poly, will increase the traffic flow on Ferrini.
towards and back From Cal Poly, creating a thoroughFare out of a
small residential street.
3 . INCREASED NOISE: As can be seen From the events
which have taken. place to date, the Fraternity 's use of the
premises has increased the noise levels late at night and has
caused concern among neighboring residents.
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f.LOITERING., ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN PUBLIC AND
INCREASED LIITER: The fraternity 's plans call for no
restrictions on loitering or alcohol consumption, or clean-up of
area after fraternity events . These are concerns of the
neighboring residents as it has been reported that certain
Fraternity residents and/or guests have been seen loitering about
the premises and neighborhood, drinking alcohol in public. view,
making lewd comments to persons visiting residents of the
neighboring apartments and leaving their garbage thrown• about.
The premises are in close proximity to a liquor stare, a bar and
a market where alcohol is sold.
S . UNDERAGE DRINKING: The fraternity 's plans call Por-
no supervision of activities to insure that alcohol consumption
is limited to persons over the age of 21 .
6 . USE NOT IPJ CONFORMITY WITH NEIGHBOP.HODD: This is a
residential neighborhood, with businesses to the east and a
shopping center. to the south across the street. Although- there
is a sorority on the next block, the alcohol use and noisy. party
atmosphere of a fraternity does not appear to exist there ..
There exists in close proximity to the premises in question over
100 apartment units, mostly family oriented, with elementary
school on next block. The party atmosphere of the fraternity, as
can be deduced from the events so far scheduled: by the -
Fraternity , does not coincide with the family oriented mature of,
the balance of the neighborhood.
7.THE FRATERNITY 'S APPEAL: The fraternity; through-
its president now complains that the decision of the planning--
commission
lanning_
commission was unfair and based on misleading inEormation whichn
condemned and unfairly represented them . It does appear- that thea
Fraternity and its officers have forgotten the fads.
Page five
On August 22, 1988, Judy Lautner, an associate planner
with the City , wrote the fraternity regarding the neighbors '
concerns about the fraternity functioning at the address without
a use permit . The fraternity responded on October 4, 1988
through its vice president, Scott Moran, who indicated, "there
recently has been a great deal of concern over publications
announcing rush functions at this address. These flyers were
printed well before we realized all the problems with holding
fraternity functions at this location. This problem has been
corrected, and we .fully intend to hold no functions at this
address" . Less than 3 days later, beginning October 6th and
continuing on October 9th, 9th, 11th, and 12th, functions were
held at this address. Still without a permit, the Fraternity
continued to advertise and actually held these functions, in
total contradiction to their written advisement to the City .
Certainly , these facts are not misrepresented .
Again in the spring, 1999, still without a use permit,
the fraternity held more functions &at this address . Still
without a permit, the fraternity advertised these functions.
This is not a misrepresentation, this is a set of facts.
As a result of these facts, the fraternity was cited
For a violation . The City Filed a complaint against the
Fraternity to force them to either cease and desist from holding
Fraternity functions at the address or obtain a use permit . The
fraternity was ordered by the Municipal Court of San Luis Obispo
County to comply with a term and condition of probation to apply
for a use permit within 30 days. The fraternity did not comply
with the court orders . This is not a misrepresentation, it is a
Fact . The fraternity filed for its permit later than as ordered
by the court. This is a fact, it is not a misrepresentation.
The use requested by the fraternity increases an already
impacted" neighborhood . This is not a misrepresentation, this
is a fact .
The only misleading information or information that has
been unfairly presented, appears to come from the fraternity and
its members.
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CONCLUSION
It is difficult to understand how the City Council can
approve a use permit for the fraternity which use permit does not
touch upon the issues presented herein, in light of the concerns
as expressed herein . It is requested that such use permit be
denied. It is also extremely difficult to understand how the
City Council would be willing to accept the Fraternity at its
word, in light of the failure of the fraternity to comply with
the City 's initial request For a use permit application, and in
light of the Fraternity 's Failure to comply with its own self
imposed restrictions after being notified of its violation of the
zoning ordinance and in light of the Fact that the Fraternity
Failed to comply with the court imposed probation condition .
In the event that the City Council would be inclined to grant
the use permit to the Fraternity , such action would be tantamount
to looking the other way regarding the Fraternity 's Full year of
occupancy without the proper use permit, in spite of the Fact
that the current application was filed only after the Fraternity
was ordered to do so as a condition of probation, after
successful prosecution of the zoning violation initiated by the.
City after receiving complaints From neighboring residents
regarding the Fraternity 's activities.
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990 Palm Street/Post Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo. CA 93403.8100
22 August 1988
Alpha Upsilon Alumni Corporation
96 W. Campbell
Campbell, CA 95008
SUBJECT: Use of property at 720 and 726 Foothill Blvd.
Dear AU Alumni representative:
Our records indicate that you own property at 720 and 726 Foothill Blvd. I visited the
property today, after receiving a complaint that a fraternity may be located there.
Nobody was home, but I noted fraternity-related equipment in the yard and in an open
storage room.
A Planning Commission use permit must be approved to allow a fraternity at this address.
If you intend to establish such a use, you or a local representative must apply for this
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use permit immediately. I have enclosed materials for such an application. If the
property is not intended as a fraternity house, please let me know.
If you have questions about this, call me at (805) 549-7166.
Sincerely,
a I it,(-il/u
Judith Lautner
Associate Planner
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As property owners adjacent to the recent ..purchase
of one parcel located at 720-726 Foothill Blvd, San Luis
Obispo by Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, we are concerned about
the activities which will inevitably be very disturbing
to our tenants. Particularly so will be the activities
that, according to their posters circulated on the Cal Poly
campus, will be extremely disruptive toward-the tranquility
of the neighborhood..
The planned activities as posted by the fraternity
will includes
1. Thursday, October 6. 8. 00 P.M. House Warming Party
2. Saturday, October 89 12.00 to 4.00 P.M. BBQ With Live Music
3. Saturday, October 89 8.00 P.M. Caribbean Calypso( exehange wi,
4. Sunday, October 99 AY Jamboree AX11Sororit;
5. Tuesday. October 119 8.00 P.M. Smoker
6. Wednesday October 129 8.00 P.M. Interviews
These fraternity .a_.etivities as currently planned with
undoubtedly more to follow in the future in an area that is
not in conformity With city codes and land use permits are
of grave concern to us.
The continued investigation by the City Community
Development Department into this situation is appreciated.
The Lanai Apar ants. 1Fe int SLO
Owners C'__xL 1#
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710 Foothill Apartments, SLO
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City of San Luis Obispo RECEIVED
Planning Department
990 Palm St. OCT ,8' 1988
San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401
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Dear Planning Staff.
This letter is concerning Alpha Upsilon Fraternity's recent purchase of the property
located at 720 and 726 Foothill Boulevard. It has been our full intention from the start to
obtain a use permit to function at this property. This was also was a major factor in our
decision to purchase the property. We feel this location is ideal for a fraternity use due to its
zoning(R-4),proximiry to Cal-Poly, and its relationship to surrounding properties.
We have been actively working towards submitting a use permit application and
recently met with City Planning Director,Mike Multari,to discuss our possible options. Our
housing committee is currently consulting with architects on the development plans for this
parcel. In this process we hope to mitigate neighborhood concerns such as noise and parldng.
There recently has been a great deal of concern over publications announcing rash
functions at this address. These flyers were printed before we realised all the problems with
holding fraternity functions at this location. This problem has been corrected,and we fully
intend to hold no ftmctions at this address.
We are confident that we can work with the neighborhood and the city to reach a
positive solution for a fraternity use of the property. We will inform you of the progress on
our application,and we encourage you to call us with any concerns you may have.
Sincerely.
G
Scott Moran
Vice-Presideat
Alph Upsilon Fraternity
James Hendrickson
Housing Chairman
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ENTRY OF GUILTY/NO CONTEST PLEA - CASE NUMBER: M0001?8250
VS 7 COURT:
ALPHA, UPSILON / 001 DATE: TIME:
BE OF GOODOB Y ALL LAWS: CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL.
OBEY ALL LIKE VIOLATIONS.
NOT DRIVE UNLESS P'ROP'ERLY LICENSED TO DO SO / AND INSURED.
NOT DRIVE W/B.A. OVER .00%.
SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL TESTING UPON DEMAND OF ANY PEACE OFFICER OR
PROBATION OFFICER.
PAY FINE IN AMOUNT AND MANNER INDICATED ABOVE.
SERVE DAYS IN COUNTY JAIL INDICATED ABOVE.
ATTEND TRAFFIC SCHOOL DWI (FIRST OFFENDER) PROGRAM
S.. 7 ECOND OFFENDER) i T—ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS.
THEFT OFFENDER PROGRAM ASSAUETTVE-BEHAVIOR PROGRAM
SUB= PROOF OF ENROLLMENT WITFfIN— DAYS.
SUBMIT PROOF OF COMPLETION WITHIN DAYS/MONTHS.
MAKE RESTITUTION THROUGH PROBATION DEPARTMENT AS DIRECTED FLUS 10%
COLLECTION FEE.
DRIVING PRIVILEGE SUSPENDED MONTHS/YEARS.
DRIVER'S LICENSE RESTRICTED DAYS/YEARS TO DRIVING ONLY
TO AND FROM WORK IN CUUR=OF EMPLOYMENT
TO AND FROM TREATMENT PROGRAM
NOT DRIVE IN VIOLATION OF LICENSE RESTRICTION.
PERFORM HOURS OF VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE, PROOF OF
COMPLETIMT-QZTgnT- DAYS.
REPORT TO PROBATION OFFICER AS DIRECTED.
NOT CHANGE EMPLOYMENT RESIDENCE OR LEAVE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
OR STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING PERMISSION OF THE
PROBATION OFFICER.
SEEK AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, OR ENROLLMENT IN SCHOOL.
COOPERATE WITH THE PROBATION OFFICER IN FLAN FOR TREATMENT.
NOT USE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR FREQUENT PLACE WHERE SALE OF SAME IS
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS.
NOT USE OR POSSESS ANY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
SUBMIT UPON DEMAND OF ANY PEACE OFFICER OR PROBATION OFFICER TO SEARCH
OF PERSON PERSONAL PROPERTY RESIDENCE AND/OR VEHICLE OWNED OR BEINGOPERATEDAYDEFENDANTWITHOUTWARRANTANDWITHOUTNOTICETOLOOK
FOR
pALL TERMS AND CONDIT ON$ TO MAI IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
OTHER L
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ABIDE BY SA E.
DEFENDANT Z ATTORNEY
LSL150-RO
END OF EPORT
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
ENTRY OF GUILTY/NO CONTEST PLEA - CASE NUMBER: M0001882510
THE PEUPLF_ OF THE STA ENT
VS COURT:
ALPHA, UPSILON / 001 DATE: , / TIME:
001 sl=mbtllret. l
JUDGE: J CLERK: _
PROSECUTOR Gum• llactkz 1§1DEFENDANT PRESENT
DEFENSE COUNSEL: %iC/'l97 L0 7/ 1. DEFENDANT NOT PRESENT
COURT REPORTER: INT TYPE: NAME:
REV=SLCR CASE-$ 0020LILI-ENLIANI IN
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MO ES AN CO T ORDERS COMP INT MENDED LkoEFENDANTMOVESTOWITyXiRAWPREVIOUSF A AND/OR PLEADSfOCONTESTT0: o?o?,//p a/C 7 /Ivy ,?-tZ0 yiL%
COURT DISMISSESUOURT Tl`UN Ul- IrA/UUUKI-OA
GROUNDS OF
PRIOR ALLEGED i D STRICKEN ON GROUNDS
DEFENDANT ADMITS VIOLATrW OF PROBATrON AND WAIVES HEARING—,—
STIPULATES
EARIN ,
STIPULATES TO PROBABLE CAUSE.
DEFENDANT 'ADVISED RE VC SECT. 2310 :.5 CONSEQUENCES. COURT FINDS VC2310c:
ALCOHOL RELATED. DISTRICT ATTORNEY FILES FORM TO SUBSTITUTE CHARGES.
FINDINGS AND PROBATION REFERRAL
PLEA OF GUILTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND ORDERS" FORM FILED.
DEFENDANT ADVISED OF AND WAIVES RIGHT TO JURY TRIALCONFRONTATION
AND SELF INCRIMINATION AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH ON FACE-SENTENCE VOI'k
DIRE AND FINDINGS ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.
DEFENDANT DOES NOT WANT COUNSEL. AFTER INQUIRY COURT FINDS DEFENDANT
KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES RIGHT TO COUNSL HAVING BEEN ADVISED
OF DANGERS PITFALLS AND DISADVANTAGES OF SELF REPRESENTATION, AND
RIGHT TO APPOINTED HUNSEL IF INDIGENT.
DURT FINDS FACTUAL BASIS FOR PLEA(SUILTY ON PLEA OF NO CONTEST.
COURT FINDS DEFENDANT IN VIOLATION 0 ATION.
MATTER REFERRED TO PROBATION DEPARTME T OR PRE-SENTENCE REPORT.
PRE-SENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT DETERMINATION OF RESTITUTION.
COURT FINDS DEFENDANT ABLE TO PAY COSTS—ITF APPOINTED COUNSEL IN THE
AMOUNT OF $
COURT FINDS TO PAY JAIL FEES OF $ PER DAY.
DEFENDANT/COUNSEL WAIVES STATUTORY TIME FOR PRONUUMLLMLNI tyr JUDGMENT.
COURT READ AND CONSIDERED THE PROBATION REPORT. DEFENDANT STATES
HE/SHE HAS READ REPORT.
EFENDANT/COUNSEL STATES THERE IS NO LEGAL CAUSE WHY JUDGMENT SHOULD
v NOT NOW BE PRONOUNCED.
FINE
FINE (C/T S DAYS @ $30/DAY) SUSPENDED.
DUE BY IF ACCOUNTING FEE %T57T30
I S OF $ PER MONTH
BEGINNING UNTIL PAIIfTA-FU=.
FORTHWITH ONE DAY FOR EACH $30.
OF FIRE-SUSPENDED FOR EACH HOUR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE SHOWN.
DEFERDANT TO SERVE TIME IN LIEU OF FINE.
PROBATION GRANT / COMMITMENT
PROBATION REVOKED REINSTATED MODIFIED TERMINATED
EXTENDED=
IMPOSITION= SENTENCE SUS
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YEARS/M814fomc.
CONDITIONAL SENTENCE FOR ISED PROBATION.
DAYS IN CUSTODY SUSPENDED.
DAYS IN CUSTODY (C/T/S DAYS) FORTHWITH
SERVE CONSECU DAYS IR=STODY.
STAY OF LALLUTIUN UNTIL AT M.
NEXT EVENT: COURT. ATE' TIME:
DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY, BAIL SET AT $RELEASED OR/BAIL
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
MISDEMEANOR ARRAIGNMENT MINUTE ORDER - CASE NUMBER: M000138250
VS COURT: SLD BRANCH - DIV. A
ALPHA, UPSILON / 001 DATE: 04/26/89 TIME: 0900
Vol 777 2zz, L
JUDGE: CLERK:
PROSECUTOR:
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L `IiEFENDANT PRESENT
DEFENSE COUNSEL: //l,// e 1'
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DEFENDANT NOT PRESENT
COURT REPORTER: c J INT TYPE: NAME:
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DEFENDANTL'UST .
DEFENDANT FAILED TO APPEAR COURT ORDERS THE DEFENDANT'S
OWN RECOGNIZANCE RELEASE REVOKED PROBATION REVOKED
BAIL FORFEITED NO FURTHER PROCEEDINGS.
CD RT ORDERS BENCH/ARREST WARRANT ISSUED—FOR DEFENDANT'S ARREST.
BAIL SET AT $POST & FORFEIT / MANDATORY APPEARANCE NO O.R.
WARRANT ORDERErl- ALLED//SET ASIDE.
BA L1#RDERED R T.
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D FE A T IS INFO ED IN OPEN COURT OF THE RIGHTS SFO N
CASE NO. ARN 001/ADMONITION OF RIGHTS ON FILE AND INCORPORA ED
HEREIN BY REFERENCE.
DEFENDANT STATES HE/SHE UNDERSTOOD.
DEFENDANT ADVISED OF RIGHT TO PROBATION HEARING - PC1203.2(B) .
INDIVIDUAL ARRAIGNMENT
DEFENDANT APPEARING IN PROPRIA PERSONA GIVEN COPY OF COMPLAINT,
STATES TRUE NAME COMPLAINT AMENDED ACCORDINGLY.
DEFENDANT ADVISED OF THE CHARUES AND CONSEQUENCES, HAVING WAIVED
READING OF COMPLAINT.
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPOINTED DENIED BECAUSE DEFENDANT
HAS SUFFICIENT MORET-13R PROPERTY M-RETAIN COUNSEL.
IT APPEARING THERE IS A CONFLICT, ATTORNEY IS APPOINTED.
DEFENDANT DOES NOT WANT TO BE REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL. AFTER
INQUIRY THE COURT FINDS DEFENDANT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY
ANDVESDISADVANTAGESHT
TO OOFSSELF-REPRESENTATION,
SED
ANDORIGHTGTOSAPPOINTEDS'
COUNSEL IF INDIGENT.
DEFENDANT INDICATESCD1CT L WILL BE OBTAINED. (
DEFENDANT APPEARING ITH Y COUNSEL WAIVES REA
COMPLAINT AND FURTH ORMATION OFA CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY
RIGHTS, AND ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF COPIES OF COMPLAINT AND DISCOVERY.
EFENDANT/ATTORNEY ENTERS PLEA OF:
GUILTY NO CONTEST
DENIES. PRIORS 19 DENIES ENHANCEMENT ALLEGATIONS
ATIWITTED VIOLATION OF PROBATION DENIES VIOLATION OF PROBATION
DEFENDANT WAIVES STATUTORY TIME FOR SENTENCING.
JURY TRIAL WAIVED BY:
DEFENDANT PERSONALLY DEFENSE ATTORNEY DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
COUNTS DISMISSED ON MOTION OF
DISTRICT AITURNEY/CUURT ON GROUNDS
DEFENDANT STIPULATES TO PROBABLE CAUSE VUH AKMt5l .
DEFENDANT MOVES TO BE RELEASED ON O.R. : GRANTED/DENIED.
MATTER REFERRED TO PROBATION DEPARTMENT (PC 1000/1000.6/ O.R. /
REPORT/PAIL REDUCTION/PRE-SENTENCE REPORT. )
DEFENDANT ORDERED TO BE BOOKED AND RELEASED WITHIN 7 DAYS.
DISCOVERY ORDER SIGNED AND FILED.
DEFENDANT REMANDED TO CUSTODY, BAIL SET AT $
RELEASED ON OWN RECOGNIZANCE / BAIL. (REV=S UW7. A3'E=890600^c0 )
NEXT EVENT: DATE: TIME: COURT:
LSL151-RO46 635
END OF REPORT
1 OS/81/89 SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL COURT LSL094-8012 '
REPEATER SHEET
DEFENDANT CASE # FILING COURT PROBATION CHARGE PLEA/
DATE BEGIN/END DISP
ALPHA, UPSILON DOB= S= R= H=W=H=E=
M000138250 03/28/89 M1 SLMC17.02.030
x ac POSITIVE MATCHES
POSSIBLE MATCHES x x
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Please sign if O.K.
Please advise.
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2 CI"rY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Vicki J . Finucane ( 107.9791
3 990 Palm Street
P.O. Box 8100
4 San Luis Obispo. CA 93403-8100
Telephone: (805) 549-7140
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17 VICKI J. FINUCANE. ACTING CITY ATTORNEY, of the San Luis Obispo City
18 Attorney's Office. complains and accuses defendant. ALPHA UPSILON. on
19 information and belief. of the crime described as follows:
20 Count 1 : On or about the 26th day of February. 1989. at and in the
21 City of San Luis Obispo. County of San Luis Obispo. State of California,
22 defendant did commit a misdemeanor, a violation of San Luis Obispo Municipal
23 Code §17.02.030 and §17.02.010. i .e. , did wilfully use or cause or permit to
24 be used a structure in the City of San Luis Obispo in violation of zoning
25 regulations, to-wit: use of 720 and 72G Foothill as a fraternity without
26 appropriate use permit. all of which is contrary to the statute in such cases
27 made and provided. and against the peace and dignity` of the People of the
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Vicki J. Finucane ( 1079791
3 990 Palm Street
P. 0. Box 8100
4 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-81n0
Telephone: (805) 549-71,40
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9 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
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OF CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
15 Defendant(s) .
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17 THE UNDERSIGNED hereby declares:
18 THAT I am now employed as a Police Officer for the CITY OF SAN LUIS
19 OBISPO, in the Courity of San Luis Obispo, State of California.
20 THAT an investigation has been conducted to determine if defendant.
21 ALPHA UPSILON, did commit the crime of MISDEMEANOR: violation of §17.02.030
22 and-.§ 17.449.010 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code (use of structure in
23 violation of zoning regulations) .
24 YOUR DECLARANT has reviewed the report of this investigation and
25 declares upon information and belief that the facts herein show probable
26 cause that the aforementioned fraternity did commit the hereinbefore stated
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deciaratiun and is incorporatev by reference herein . your deciarant Lherefore
3 Mqumsts rhe issuance of a warrant or arrest, if der"nHant duns not appear
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5 1 declare under penalty "f p"rjury that An foregoing is true and
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DR 89060020
Report Date: 03-08-89 Report ID# 68654.A67867 IN 68654
Date. Time
SECTION OFFENSE DESCRIPTION OCC.ON: 02-26-89 12: 00
CO MISC CITY ORDINANCES or BTWN:
17.02.030 MC REPORTED: 03-01-89 14 :.29
FELONY ( ) MISDEMEANOR (X) TYPE OF REPORT OFFICE
CONNECTING REPORTS:
FIELD ( ) INF ( ) PHONE X3
DETAILS OF CRIME
MO: NIGHT TIME, LOUD NOISE
Motive: CREATE DISTURB, PARTY
Location: 720 FOOTHILL
Type Premises: SINGLE RES
Type Property:
Veh used by S/:
ADDITIONAL PEOPLE INVOLVED
CODE: V=Vict, W=Wit, C=Comp, P=Parent, G=Guardian, S -Subj , S=Susp
Code: RP Name: DOB-
1dr: CSZ SIA CAL-'
Age: Sex: Race: HP: ( ) WP:
Eyes: Hair: Wt: Ht: el /
Emp: A
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Addr: CSZ• SLO, CA
Age: Sex: Race: HP: ( ) WP:
Eyes: Hair: Wt: Ht:
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Addr: 140 FERRINI #9 CSZ: SLO, CA' i.P
Age: Sex: Race: HP: ( ) WP: ,
Eyes: Hair: Wt: Ht:
Emp: AKA:
The Details can be found on a Continuation Sheet attached to this report.
sor ID#RepoVting Officer(s) ID Assmt. Rep. O f. Signature
Parkinson,I. S. 6767 P
Assigned to: ID# Assmt. Date/Time Processed by D Clk
her action Yes No
spies to: DOJect3Ve _ Patrolle A$C Other SO/PD
Case Disp. Except _arrest Unfounded Active
SA JIS OBISPO DISTRICT ATTOI
PROMIS WITNESS LIST
SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE DEPARTMENT CASE # : 89060020 D.A. #
LAW ENFORCEMENT WITNESSES
NAME: Parkinson, I. S.SLOPD 67867
OTHER WITNESSES
1 Name: DOB: Addr:
Sex: Race: HP: WP: CSZ : SLO, CA
WT RTS INT Y N SUBPOENA INSTR. R B 1 2 3 4 $
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Sex: Race: HP: WP: CSZ SIA CA
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WT RTS INT Y N SUBPOENA INSTR. R B 1 2 3 4 5
3 Name: DOB:
Sex: Race: HP: 5469504 WP: CSZ SLO, CA
WT RTS INT Y N SUBPOENA INSTR. R B 1 2 3 4 5
OSAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE DEPARTMENT
CA0400600
CRIME REPORT
89060020
SOURCE:
On 3/1/89 at approx 1429 hrs, I was dispatched to 140 Ferrini #9,
regarding SUB/s at that location desiring to file a complaint
against nearby fraternity.
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT.:
Upon arrival, I contacted the RP/ W/ and
W/ who is the
stated they have
been having a problem with the fraternity Alpha Upsilon, located
at 720 Foothill. They stated they've had continuous noise
problems, party problems, and they are continually disturbing the
occupants of their apts. They stated they have talked with
numerous people regarding this problem which included talking to
the attorney, PD, Planning Dept, and City Council members. They
stated last time the fraternity had a rush week, they held all
their rush parties at their location, 720 Foothill. They stated
they talked about this with the City and the City stated they
would no longer be holding their parties there w/o a use permit.
stated last time they announced on their flyer that the
parties would be held at that location and subsequent to that
they complained to the City about it.
They said this time they got ahold of one of the rush bulletins
and it stated that the locations of the last 4 events would be to
be announced. He stated the first event that was marked to be
announced was Sunday, 26th, and that was held at the fraternity,
720 Foothill. They took several photos of that incident, and in
the photos showed rush signs on the lawn and beer signs
throughout the yard. He stated they were extremely loud,
partying and drinking throughout the night and later on the
evening took 2 kegs of beer and climbed over through their
property, leaving.
He stated that last night, Tuesday, 2/28, the event was noted to
be to be announced, was also held at the residence.
All 3 SUB/s stated this is an on-going problem and the fraternity
has found a way to circumvent the City's use permits and is still
having their fraternity rushes and parties at the residence. They
requested that a rpt be written and they strongly request a
Ocomplaint against the fraternity.
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CRIME REPORT
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I requested that Of. HUBBARD on night watch attempt to photograph.
any possible rush parties that evening. The reason for this was
they indicated on their flyer that they were intending to have
another one that evening. The following day I talked with Of.
HUBBARD who advised that there was a function happening at the
residence. He advised he observed SUB/s inside the residence and
2 SUB/s standing out front near the front door. He stated the
SUB/s out front were dressed in coat and tie and had some
clipboard and appeared to be checking off names as people
arrived. He stated there was no noise violation; however, he did
take several photographs from me of the event. The film was
retained by myself and submitted to Tech KLASEY for developing.
DISPOSITION•
Active. Submit to .City Attorney for complaint.
PARKINSON, 67867, AF, 3/8/891 1030 hrs
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City of San Luis Obispo RcCEIVct7
Planning Department
990 Palm St. OCT a 1988
San Luis Obispo.Ca 93401
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Dear Planning Staff.
This lener is concerning Alpha Upsilon Fraternity's recent purchase of the property
located at 720 and 726 Foothill Boulevard. It has been our full intention from the start to
obtain muse permit to function at this property. This was also was a major factor in our
decision to purchase the properly. We feel this location is ideal for a fraternity use due to its
zoning(R-4),proximity to Cal-Poly,and its relationship to surrounding properties.
We have bees actively working towards submitting a use permit application and
recently met with City Planning Director.Mike Multari.to discuss our possible options. Our
housing committee is currently consulting with architects on the development plans for this
parcel. In this process we hope to mitigate neighborhood concerns such as noise and parking.
There recently has been a great deal of concern over publications announcing rush
functions at this address. These flyers were printed before we realised all the problems with
holding fraternity functions at this location. This problem.has been corrected.and we fully
intend to hold no functions at this address.
We are confident that we can work with the neighborhood and the city to reach a
positive solution fora fraternity use of the property. We will inform you of the progress on
our application.and weencourage you to call us with any concerti you may have.
Sincerely.
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Scott Moran
Vice-President
Alph Upsilon Fraternity
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Housing Chairman
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17.02.010-17.02.050
Division I. Zoning Code B. Zone District Boundaries.
1. Boundaries between zoning districts gen-
erally follow lot lines or their extensions, phys-
Chapter 17.02 ical features, or contour lines, as noted on the
official zoning map. Boundaries adjoining
GENERAL PROVISIONS streets shall be assumed to follow the centerlines
of streets if such location becomes an issue in the
Sections: use of private property,as when a street is aban-
17.02.010 Title. doned. Zones which meet a street centerline
17.02.020 Purpose. shall not be considered "adjacent."
17.02.030 General requirement. 2. The location of boundaries which are not
17.02.040 Interpretation. readily determined by inspection of the official
17.02.050 General plan consistency—zone map shall be determined by the director.
Regulations interpretation and C. Conflict with Public Provisions. These
application. regulations are not intended to interfere with or
annul any other law or regulation. Where these
17.02.010 Title. regulations impose a restriction different from
This division shall be known and cited as the any other law or regulation,the more restrictive
zoning regulations of the city." (Ord. 941 § I shall apply.
part), 1982: prior code § 9201.1) D. Conflict with Private Provisions. These
regulations are not intended to interfere with or
17.02.020 Purpose. annul any easement, covenant, or other agree-
These regulations are intended to guide the ment between private parties. Where these reg-
development of the city in an orderly manner, ulations impose a restriction different from a
based on the adopted general plan, to protect private agreement, the provisions which are
and enhance the quality of the natural and built more restrictive or which impose higher stand-
environment,and to promote the public health, rds shall control.(Ord.941§ I(part), 1982:prior
safety and general welfare by regulating the use code§ 9204.5)
of land and buildings and the location and basic
form of structures. (Ord. 941 § 1 (part), 1982: 17.02.050 General plan consistency—
prior code§ 9201.2) Regulations interpretation and
application.
17.02.030 General requirement. The regulations codified in this title shall be
Land or buildings may be used and structures i nterpreted and applied in a.manner consistent
may be erected or altered only in accordance with the general plan.(Ord.941 § I (part), 1982:
with these regulations.(Ord.941§ I (part), 1982: prior code § 9204.1)
prior code§ 9201.5)
17.02.040 Interpretation.
A. Ambiguity. The director shall interpret
these regulations, subject to the appeal pro-
cedures of Chapter 17.66. Written requests for
interpretation shall be responded to in writing
within ten days and shall become part of the
permanent files of the community development
Jdepartment.
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990 Palm Street/Post Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403.8100
805) 549-7140
March 28, 1989
Scott Morar,
Vice President
Alpha upsilon Fraternity
720 Foothill Blvd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Re: Violation of Municipal Code §§. 17.02.030 and 17.02.010
Gentlemen:
This is to advise you that a compinint has been filed against the
Alpha upsilon Fraternity in the San Luis Obispo Municipal Court, Criminal
Division, for violation of the above-.referenced code sections. Your
arraignment has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 26. 1989, at 9:00 a.m.
in the Municipal Court. Division A. at 1050 Monterey Street. San Luis
Obispo. Please plan to have a representitive of Alpha Upsilon present at
that time.
Please cal1 if you have any. questions .
Very truly yours .
Vicki J. rucane
Acting City Attorney
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Enclosure.
cc: Municipal Court-Criminal Division
F-1 :arraign]
IIE, THE UNDERSIGNED REQUEST THAT - THE USE PER24IT FOR THEOALPHAUPSILONFRATERNITYBEDENIEDAT720 & 726 FOOTHILL BLVD.
AS RESIDENTS IN THE IMMEDIATELY AFFECTED AREA, idE ARE CONCERNED
THAT THE COMMISSION WILL GRANT THE USE PERI4IT WITHOUT FULL
CONSIDERATION AND AWARENESS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS OF
LOCATING THIS FRATERNITY IN AN ALREADY ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD.
WE ARE REQUESTING THE CITY TO CONTACT US INDIVIDUALLY OR WIT
A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE FRATERNITY PRESENT TO DISCUSS OUR CONCERN;
ALSO, 1,1E NEIGHBORS WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE FRATERNITY' S NEIGHBOR .
PLAN OR POLICY BEFORE THE USE IS GRANTED IF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THI
PLANNING COMMISSION GO AHEAD' WITH THE GRANTING. OF THE USE PERMIT.
WE ARE REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING COMMISSIi
TO REQUIRE SOUND PROOFING OR SOME SORT OF SOUND BARRIERS ALONG THE
ADJACENT PROPERTY LINES TO KEEP THE NOISE FROM BOUNCING OFF THE
STUCCO WALLS- OF THE SURROUNDING APARTMENT HOUSES.
WE ARE REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONDUCT A STUDY OF
TRAFFIC FLOW SINCE CURRENTLY THE STREET AREA IN FRONT OF THIS SITEISAREDZONE.
C WE ARE REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING COMMISSIC
LIMIT THE NUMBER OF INVITED GUESTS; LIMIT THE HOURS OF SOCIAL
FUNCTIONS SO AS TO NOT GO PAST 8P.M. ; RESTRICT THE SITE TO ONE SOCIAEVENTPERMONTH; REQUEST THE FRATERNITY TO PROVIDE THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH ITS DETAILED POLICY OF HOW IT
INTENDS TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS WITH THE NEIGHBORS, HOW IT WILL
POLICE ITS SOCIAL EVENTS SO ONLY INVITED GUEST ATTEND; HOW IT
INTENDS TO KEEP THE NEIGHBORHOOD FREE OF LITTER AFTER THE PARTIES;
AND HOW IT INTENDS TO KEEP UNDERAGE PERSONS FROM OBTAINING LIQUOR
OR ALCOHOL AT ITS SOCIAL EVENTS.
WE BELItVE THESE ISSUES REMAIN AND HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY
ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES. AS SUCH ldE REQUEST_THE PERMIT BE DENIED.
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WE, THE UNDERSIGNED REQUEST THAT 'THE USE PERMIT FOR THE
C' ALPHA UPSILON FRATERNITY BE DENIED AT 720 & 726 FOOTHILL BLVD.
AS RESIDENTS IN THE IMMEDIATELY AFFECTED AREA, IvT ARE CONCERNED
THAT THE COMMISSION WILL GRANT THE USE PERMIT WITHOUT FULL
CONSIDERATION AND AWARENESS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS OF
LOCATING THIS FRATERNITY IN AN ALREADY ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD..
WE ARE REQUESTING THE CITY TO CONTACT US INDIVIDUALLY OR WIT'
A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE FRATERNITY PRESENT TO DISCUSS OUR CONCERN!
ALSO, WE NEIGHBORS WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE FRATERNITY' S NEIGHBOR
PLAN OR POLICY BEFORE THE USE IS GRANTED IF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THI
PLANNING COMMISSION GO AHEAD' WITH THE GRANTING OF THE USE PERMIT.
WE ARE REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING .COMMISSI(
TO REQUIRE SOUND PROOFING OR SOME SORT OF SOUND BARRIERS ALONG THE
ADJACENT PROPERTY LINES TO KEEP THE NOISE FROM BOUNCING OFF THE
STUCCO WALLS OF THE SURROUNDING APARTMENT HOUSES.
WE ARE REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONDUCT A STUDY OF
TRAFFIC FLOW SINCE CURRENTLY THE STREET AREA IN FRONT OF THIS SITE
IS A RED ZONE.
WE ARE REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLAN14ING COMMISSIC
LIMIT THE NUMBER OF INVITED GUESTS ; LIMIT THE HOURS OF SOCIAL
FUNCTIONS SO AS TO NOT GO PAST 8P ,M. ; RESTRICT THE SITE TO ONE SOCIA
EVENT PER MONTH; REQUEST THE FRATERNITY TO PROVIDE THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH ITS DETAILED POLICY OF HOW IT
INTENDS TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS WITH THE NEIGHBORS, HOW IT WILL
POLICE ITS SOCIAL EVENTS SO ONLY INVITED GUEST ATTEND ; HOW IT
INTENDS TO KEEP THE NEIGHBORHOOD FREE OF LITTER AFTER THE PARTIES;
AND HOW IT INTENDS TO KEEP UNDERAGE PERSONS FROM OBTAINING LIQUOR
OR ALCOHOL AT ITS SOCIAL EVENTS.
WE BELItVE THESE ISSUES REMAIN AND HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY
ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES. AS SUCH WE REQUEST
THE PERMIT BE DENIED.
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ALPHA UPSILON 'FRATERNITY BE DENIED AT 720 & 726 FOOTHILL BLVD.
AS RESIDENTS IN THE IMMEDIATELY AFFECTED AREA, 11E ARE CONCERNED
THAT THE COMMISSION WILL GRAIJT THE USE PER24IT WITHOUT FULL
CONSIDERATION AND AWARENESS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS OF
LOCATING THIS FRATERNITY IN AN ALREADY ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD.
WE ARE REQUESTING THE CITY TO CONTACT US INDIVIDUALLY OR WI]
A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE FRATERNITY PRESENT TO DISCUSS OUR CONCERN
ALSO, WE NEIGHBORS WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE FRATERNITY ' S NEIGHBOR .
PLAN OR POLICY BEFORE THE USE IS GRANTED IF THE CITY COUIICIL AND TE
PLANNING COMMISSION GO AHEAD' WITH THE GRANTING OF THE USE PL•RMIT.
WE ARE REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING .COMMISS]
TO REQUIRE SOUND PROOFING OR SOME SORT OF SOUND BARRIERS ALONG THE
ADJACENT PROPERTY LINES TO KEEP THE NOISE FROM BOUNCING OFF THE
STUCCO WALLS- OF THE SURROUNDING APARTMENT HOUSES.
WE ARE REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONDUCT A STUDY OF
TRAFFIC FLOW SINCE CURRENTLY THE STREET AREA IN FRONT OF THIS SITE
IS A RED ZONE.
WE ARE REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING COMMISSI
LIMIT THE NUMBER OF INVITED GUESTS ; LIMIT THE HOURS OF SOCIAL
FUNCTIONS SO AS TO NOT GO PAST 8P .M. ; RESTRICT THE SITE TO ONE SOCI:
EVENT PER MONTH; REQUEST THE FRATERNITY TO PROVIDE THE CITY COUNCII
AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH ITS DETAILED POLICY OF HOW IT
INTENDS TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS WITH THE NEIGHBORS, HOW IT WILL
POLICE ITS SOCIAL EVENTS SO ONLY INVITED GUEST ATTEND; HOW IT'
INTENDS TO KEEP THE NEIGHBORHOOD FREE OF LITTER AFTER THE PARTIES;
AND HOW IT INTENDS TO KEEP UNDERAGE PERSONS FROM OBTAINING LIQUOR
OR ALCOHOL AT ITS SOCIAL EVENTS.
WE BELIEVE THESE ISSUES REMAIN AND HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY
ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES. AS SUCH WE REQUEST
THE PERMIT BE DENIED.
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APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the appeals procedure as authorized by Title I. Chapter
1.20 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, the undersigned hereby appeals
from the decision of TWa uC 4 PL4+1-aj rendered
on AkkbUST cly.tgb9 which decision consisted of the following (i.e.
set forth factual situation and the grounds for submitting this appeal.
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Appellant:
Name/Title
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CITY CLERK
5W4 _ 9?67-SAN LUIS 081SP0,CA
Phone
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Copy to City Attorney
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CopyLto he foil Qwlndepartment(s)
City Clerk