HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmails re OrtegaFrom:Kappa House Board
To:Code Enforcement
Subject:Citation #42007 - Request for Director"s Review
Date:Friday, January 16, 2026 10:49:06 AM
Attachments:Request for Director"s Review.pdf
RE_ Director Review – Case #CODE-000275-2025 Ciation #42007.pdf
1238 Foothill BLVD Land Use Violation NOV 09-25-2025.pdf
1328 Foothill 1-2-3 AC DEC + 1-2-3 AC CIT +1-2-3 AC INV + 1-2-3 AC ORIGINAL NOV.pdf
IMG_0630.pdf
IMG_0629.pdf
Dear Community Development Department,
On behalf of the Eta Rho House Board for the property located at 1238 E Foothill Blvd, I am
writing to submit the materials related to the Request for Director's Review Form for Code
Case #CODE-000275-2025, Citation #42007.
Attached for your records, please find the following:
Completed Request for Director's Review Form
Declaration of Service and Posting Notice
Notice to Correct Code Violation dated September 25, 2025
Notice to Correct Code Violation dated November 20, 2025
We would also like to note that we received a posted letter from John Mezzapesa, Code
Enforcement Supervisor, indicating an extension of an appeal deadline through January 17.
Thank you very much for your time, assistance, and consideration.
--
Loyally,
Anette Ortega, President
Eta Rho House Board Corp
of Kappa Kappa Gamma
E: kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com
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REQUEST FOR DIRECTOR’S REVIEW
Person Requesting Review: __________________________________ Phone: ________________
Address: _____________________________________Email: ______________________________
Property Owner: ______ Tenant: _____ Case #: ______________________
Address of alleged violation: _________________________________________________________
Date of Notice to Correct/Violation: ____________________________________________________
Please identify the code violation or interpretation you are contesting. Please provide relevant
information and explain why the alleged violation or interpretation should be reconsidered. You
may attach additional pages, if necessary.
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I hereby request a review of alleged violation or interpretation by the Community Development Director.
Signature of Appellant: _______________________________________ Date: ______________
Please return form to: City of San Luis Obispo,
Community Development Department
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
or
Email: code@slocity.org
COMPLETED FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE NOTICE TO CORRECT/VIOLATION.
Anette Ortega, Eta Rho House Board 619-206-0502
San Diego CA kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com
42007
1238 E Foothill Blvd
Nov 20, 2025; Dec 23, 2025; Jan 7, 2026
1/15/2026
Letter attached.
RE: Appeal of Administrative Citations for Case #CODE-000275-2025, Citation #42007
Property Address: 1238 E. Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA
Dear Community Development Department,
On behalf of 1238 E Foothill, the Eta Rho House Board is respectfully submitting this appeal
regarding the administrative citations issued under Code Case #CODE-000275-2025 and
Citation #42007.
We would first like to clarify the timing and context of the citations. The residents at 1238 E
Foothill became the tenants of the property on August 1, 2025. The initial Notice to Correct
Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation dated June 4, 2025 predates this tenancy and relates to
conditions or activities associated with a prior occupant. We respectfully request reconsideration
of the following citations as this Notice to Correct does not pertain to our occupancy or
operations at the site.
We acknowledge the City’s determination that a Conditional Use Permit is required for fraternity
or sorority housing within the R-4 zoning district. In good faith, and since receiving notice of the
September 9, 2025 citation, the House Board submitted a Conditional Use Permit application for
Parcel 052-071-008 (including the 1238 E Foothill address), which is currently under review. We
are committed to full compliance with the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
Kappa Kappa Gamma is a nationally governed women’s fraternity with an affiliated chapter at
California Polytechnic State University. The Eta Rho Chapter operates under strict national risk
management policies and a comprehensive code of conduct that emphasizes safety, lawful
behavior, and positive community relations. The chapter residence is overseen by a House
Board Corporation that provides ongoing governance and enforcement of these standards.
For many years, the Eta Rho Chapter has previously operated at 244 California Boulevard and
1716 Osos Street under approved CUPs and without incident. The chapter remained compliant
with city regulations and maintained positive community relations. We intend to continue this
same standard of operation at 1238 E. Foothill Boulevard upon approval of a new CUP.
With respect to the activity cited in September 2025, we acknowledge that members utilized the
residence to stage photographs that were later shared on the chapter ’s official social media
account. This activity was limited in scope and did not involve a social event. The chapter is not
hosting social events, recruitment activities, initiations, meetings, or fraternity-sponsored
gatherings at the residence.
During the Fall 2025 term, all official chapter activities were intentionally held off-site or on
campus, including fall recruitment and new member initiation on campus, Founder ’s Day at an
off-site location, and Leadership Day at a downtown hotel. No affiliated social events have been
held at the chapter house, and no future events are scheduled at the residence.
In light of the change in tenancy as of August 1, 2025 and our efforts to comply through the
pending CUP application, we respectfully request reconsideration of the violation determination
and dismissal or reduction of the associated administrative citations.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued collaboration. We look forward to working
cooperatively with the City to resolve this matter.
Anette Ortega, President
Eta Rho House Board Corporation of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity
( - kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
09/25/2025
SLO RIDE Ca LLC%Link Real Estate Group
3940 Broad St
Unit:STE 7-361
San Luis Obispo, 93401
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 1238 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 APN: 052-071-008
Dear Property Owner,
City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff has been made aware of violations
of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code located at 1238 Foothill Blvd Within the City of San Luis Obispo,
a fraternity or sorority requires a use permit when within the R-3 & R-4 zones and is not allowed within
the R-1 & R-2 zones as described in section 17.10.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. The city
defines a Fraternity/Sorority as:
Residence for college or university students who are members of a social or educational association
that is affiliated and in good standing with the California Polytechnic State University and where such
an association also holds meetings or gatherings. (SLOMC 17.156.014).
In summary, a location meets the definition of a fraternity or sorority when it houses fraternity/sorority
members AND holds a meeting or gathering hosted by a social or educational association.
On 06/04/2025 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 regulations by zone (SLO MC §17.10.020):
A. Allowed Uses: Uses within zones shall be regulated as set forth in Table 2-1; Uses
Allowed by Zone, subject to subsections B through F of this section and additional
regulations specified in the Specific Use Regulations Column of Table 2-1. Land uses are
defined in Chapter 17.156 (Land Use Definitions). In Table 2-1, symbols shall have these
meanings:
Corrective Action:
1. Stop all fraternal/sorority gatherings, meetings, or activities at this property.
2. Remove any and all fraternal/sorority identifying markers from the property such as
painted letters, brandings, or any item(s) similar to that in nature.
We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s) immediately. These
violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Failure to correct the violation(s) as soon as
possible 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
Community Development
g1g Palm Street, San Luis 0bispo, CA 93401 -321 I
805.781 7170
slocity org
Declaration of Service and Posting of Notice
SUBJECT ADDRESS 1238 FOO HILL BLVD SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 5
CASE NO.: CODE-000275-2025 Citation No 7 Officer: R
l/we, the undersigned, declare that at all times herein mentioned, l/we were and now are a duly authorized
employee(s) of the Community Development Department, City of San Luis Obispo, State of California; that
pursuant to Section 1.24.050G of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code (SLOMC), Section 1101.4 of the
Uniform Housing Code, or Section 401.4 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as
adopted by Seciion 15.02.010 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, l/we deposited-f a receptacleforthe
U.S. postit Service, in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, bylX regular mail, and/or El certified mail, return
receipt requested the following:
Notice to Gorrect,
Notice of Violation,
Administrative Gitation,
Stop-Work Notice,
Notice of Hearing,
Notice of Proposed Lien,
Notice of Special Assessment
Notifying the owner of the property of the subject address referenced above of violations of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code existing on the property and/or of related abatement proceedings.
The above notice was sent to each person having an interest in the property at their respective addresses as
listed in the Notice, and a copy of the notice was posted at the subject address.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed this 23'd day of December ,2025, San Luis Obispo, California
Officer or clerk effecting service by mail:
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(Print Name)
Officer effecting service by posting:
(Signature)(Time/date)
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Community DeveloPment
Citation No.:42007
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
AND ORDER TO COMPLY WITH
SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE:i1:i P:lr:r Slr?i: lin l-Liis lllrsiilj rl;1 :t 'l i'' l
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V!1", Citation V 2o Citation M t'o Gitation il nUOitional / Daily Fines
1238 Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo , cA 93405 AP N: 052-071-008
ADDRESS OF VIOLATION:
DATE OF VIOLATION:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
Septem ber 11,12,13,2025
SLO RIDE 1225 LLC
3940 BRO AD ST STE 7-361
MailAppeals to:City of San Luis Obispo, CitY Clerk
, San Luis ObisPo, CA 93401990 Palm St
lssued By: R. Salem Signature e: Code Enforcement Officer
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1.24 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNTCIPAL CODE' YOU ARE HEREBY
oRDERED TO IMMEDIATELY CORRECT THE VIOLATION(S) DEgCIIP.P- B-ILOW AND PAY THE FINE'
YOU ARE FURTHER ORDERED TO CEASE THE ACTIVITY,GIVING RISE TO THE VIOLATION' WHEN
coRREcloNS ARE coMpLETE pLEAaE scHEDULE AN lNSPEcrloN BY CALLING (805)781-7180' To
AVorD ADDT,,oNAL FrNES coMpLrANCirvrusr ee ventrlio eY oepeRTMENT srAFF' lF DAILY FINES
AppLy AS NorED ABovE, THE FrNEs SHALL AccRUE DATLY ,NTIL THE vloLATloN(s) ARE
CoRRECTED. FAILURE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION(S) WIL-!-.1=s9L-T lN THE lssuANCE OF
ADDTTTONAL ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND eSCnmriruO FINES OR OTHER ENFORCEMENT
ACTION.
Failure to pay the fines may result in the suspension of
.
any pending applications or permits' Unpaid
fines become delinquent after 30 days and are'subject to interest acciual of 8% per month as contained
in sLoMC 1.24.070 c. The city may pursue ail regar, equitabre, and ad.ministrative remedies for
the collection of unpaid civil administrative fines. oelinqueni fines will be forwarded to a collection
agency for PaYment.
Mail Payments to: Gity of San Luis Obispo, Gommunity Development Department
gtti palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
you may file an AppEAL of this Administrative citation by submitting^a request in writing to the
Hearing Administrator within ten days of the date this Administrative citation is issued as shown
below. Each responsible party is individually require-ci-to file an appeal'
-FAILURE
TO FILE AN
AppEAL wrLL wArvE youR RrcHT To ioNTEST THrs crrATroN. prease see the attached
Appeal Form for more information.
FINEDESCRIPTION OF VIOLATIONCODE SECTION
$1 00UseUSCnermittedESUSowedAllpubzonelationsuvsLoMC S 17.10.020 $500ulationszone. Allowed uses - Un itted UseUse re17.10.020SLOMC $1 000ulationsloweditted UseUseUnUSCSAInzoe17.10.020SLOMC
$1 600Amount Due (or subtotal if daily fine)
btotaSUXnodaysTNUDEALTOUAMTtheoFonaSplvpDaily
RELATED CE CASE: CODE-OOO275-2025 DATE CITATION ISSUED Dece mber 23,2025
TNVOTCE (00042007)
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
BILLING CONTACT
SLO RIDE CA LLC%LINK REAL ESTATE GROUF
SLO RIDE '1225LLC A CA LLC %LINK REAL
ESTATE GROUP
3940 BROAD St STE 7-361
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
TOTAL $1,600.00
INVOICE NUMBER INVOICE DATE INVOICE DUE DATE INVOICE STATUS INVOICE DESCRIPTION
00042007 12t23t2025 01t22t2026 Due NONE
REFERENCE NUMBER FEE NAME TOTAL
coDE-000275-2025 CE lstAdmin Citation
CE 2nd Admin Citation
CE 3rd Admin Citation
$100.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
1238 Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 SUBTOTAL $1,600.00
December 23, 2025 City of San Luis Obispo Page 1 of 1
Community Development
91 I Palm street, San Luis obisp0, CA 93401 -321 I
805.781 .71 70
slocity.org
tU20t2025
CALLC%LINK REAL ESTATE GROUP SLO RIDE
3940 BROAD ST. UNIT: STE 7-361
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 9340I
SUBJECT ADDRESS:1238 Foothill Blvd. San Luis Obi
Code Case #: CODE-000275-2025
Dear Property Owner,
On September 9th, 2025, City of San Luis Obi
following violations of the San Luis Obispo
address:
Use
Allowed by
the Specific Use
In Table 2-l
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)Afotice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
52-07 r -008
Department staff noted the
relevant codes at the above listed
San $ 17.10.020:
uses. (Jses within zones shall be regulated as setforth in Table 2-l: Uses
B through F of this section and additional regulations specified in
column of Table 2-1 Land uses are defined in Chapter 17.156 (Land Use
shall hove these
Code
Municipal
A The use is allowed as a matter of right
MUP The use requires a minor use permit approved by the director, as
provided in SectionlT.l 10.030 (Procedure-Minor Use Permit).
CUP The use requires a conditional use permit approved by the planning
commission, as provided in SectionlT.l10.040 (Procedure-
Conditional Use Permit).
1990 Loomis St
San Luis Obispo CA,93405
111201202s
Page2
A COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST BE ATTA
ALL REQAIRED WORK MUST BE
We request that you voluntarily
violations constitute a public
sections cited in this notice
payment of FINES in
remain uncorrected after is
civil or criminal
Additionally, cease
at this location may
please contact the city
to meet current zoning
TIONS FOR A PERMIT.
90 DAYS OF PERMIT ISSAANCE.
noted violation(s) immediatelv. These
violation of the same code
ce Administrative Citation requiring
r 1.24. For Municipal Code violations that
the City may seek enforcement by other
request a Director's review of this Notice by
Review Form and submitting it to the Community
A/M The use is allowed above the ground floor only. Subiect to minor
use permit review, the use may be established on the groundfloor.
Corrective Action: Please cease all use ofthe subject address as a
all events that are associaled with a fraternity or sorority. Any future
result in the issuance offines.
If the location is within the R-3/R-4 zone, and a fraternity IS
Planning Department at (805)781-7170 to determine if the
regulations and the required steps for submittal.
Any person
completing
Develo
93406,
a interest
Req uest for S
vla code@slocity.org or to 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
ve (5) days ofthe this Notice. This Notice shall be deemed final unless you timely
file a Req Director's
We look to resolve these violations and would like to thank you for your
efforts to maintain and to help preserve the safety and beauty of our community If you
have questions, please contact the undersigned Officer at (S05) 440-9825 or rsalem@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
4fri7ucr 34/97//
Rami Salem, Code Enforcement Officer and Safe Housing Coordinator
Cc: File
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review
result in the
with SLOMC
an Administrati
and
From:Kappa House Board
To:CityClerk
Subject:Re: Submission of Administrative Citation Appeal - Citation #42007
Date:Friday, January 16, 2026 10:39:49 AM
Attachments:Administative Citation Appeal Form 2025.pdf
Please see the completed Administrative Citation Appeal Form attached.
On Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 10:32 AM Kappa House Board <kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com>
wrote:
Dear City Clerk Office,
On behalf of the Eta Rho House Board for the property located at 1238 E Foothill Blvd, I am
writing to submit the materials related to our Administrative Citation Appeal for Code Case
#CODE-000275-2025, Citation #42007
Attached for your records, please find the following:
Completed Administrative Citation Appeal Form
Declaration of Service and Posting Notice
Notice to Correct Code Violation dated September 25, 2025
Notice to Correct Code Violation dated November 20, 2025
Receipt of payment
We would also like to note that we received a posted letter from John Mezzapesa, Code
Enforcement Supervisor, indicating an extension of the appeal deadline through January 17.
Thank you very much for your time, assistance, and consideration.
IMG_0629.pdf
IMG_0630.pdf
--
Loyally,
Anette Ortega, President
Eta Rho House Board Corp
of Kappa Kappa Gamma
E: kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com
P: (
From:Colunga-Lopez, Andrea
To:Kappa House Board
Cc:CityClerk
Subject:RE: Submission of Administrative Citation Appeal - Citation #42007
Date:Friday, January 16, 2026 10:42:00 AM
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Hi Anette,
Your Administrative Citation Appeal has been received and will be forwarded to the City
Attorney’s Office for processing. If you have questions regarding the process, please reach
out to their office directly at (805) 781-7140 or by email at city_attorney@slocity.org.
Best,
Andrea Colunga-Lopez
pronouns she/her/hers
Deputy City Clerk I
City of San Luis Obispo
City Administration
E AColunga@slocity.org
T 805.781.7105
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From: Kappa House Board <kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 10:39 AM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Submission of Administrative Citation Appeal - Citation #42007
Please see the completed Administrative Citation Appeal Form attached.
On Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 10:32 AM Kappa House Board
<kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear City Clerk Office,
On behalf of the Eta Rho House Board for the property located at 1238 E Foothill Blvd, I
am writing to submit the materials related to our Administrative Citation Appeal for
Code Case #CODE-000275-2025, Citation #42007
Attached for your records, please find the following:
Completed Administrative Citation Appeal Form
Declaration of Service and Posting Notice
Notice to Correct Code Violation dated September 25, 2025
Notice to Correct Code Violation dated November 20, 2025
Receipt of payment
We would also like to note that we received a posted letter from John Mezzapesa,
Code Enforcement Supervisor, indicating an extension of the appeal deadline through
January 17.
Thank you very much for your time, assistance, and consideration.
IMG_0629.pdf
IMG_0630.pdf
--
Loyally,
Anette Ortega, President
Eta Rho House Board Corp
of Kappa Kappa Gamma
E: kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com
P: (
From:Kappa House Board
To:Colunga-Lopez, Andrea
Cc:CityClerk
Subject:Re: Submission of Administrative Citation Appeal - Citation #42007
Date:Friday, January 16, 2026 10:50:08 AM
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Thank you for your help, Andrea.
Best,
Anette
On Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 10:42 AM Colunga-Lopez, Andrea <AColunga@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Anette,
Your Administrative Citation Appeal has been received and will be forwarded to the City
Attorney’s Office for processing. If you have questions regarding the process, please
reach out to their office directly at (805) 781-7140 or by email at
city_attorney@slocity.org.
Best,
Andrea Colunga-Lopez
pronouns she/her/hers
Deputy City Clerk I
City of San Luis Obispo
City Administration
E AColunga@slocity.org
T 805.781.7105
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From: Kappa House Board <kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 10:39 AM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Submission of Administrative Citation Appeal - Citation #42007
Please see the completed Administrative Citation Appeal Form attached.
On Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 10:32 AM Kappa House Board
<kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear City Clerk Office,
On behalf of the Eta Rho House Board for the property located at 1238 E Foothill Blvd, I
am writing to submit the materials related to our Administrative Citation Appeal for Code
Case #CODE-000275-2025, Citation #42007
Attached for your records, please find the following:
Completed Administrative Citation Appeal Form
Declaration of Service and Posting Notice
Notice to Correct Code Violation dated September 25, 2025
Notice to Correct Code Violation dated November 20, 2025
Receipt of payment
We would also like to note that we received a posted letter from John Mezzapesa, Code
Enforcement Supervisor, indicating an extension of the appeal deadline through January
17.
Thank you very much for your time, assistance, and consideration.
IMG_0629.pdf
IMG_0630.pdf
--
Loyally,
Anette Ortega, President
Eta Rho House Board Corp
of Kappa Kappa Gamma
E: kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com
P: (
From:Colunga-Lopez, Andrea
To:City_Attorney
Cc:CityClerk
Subject:FW: Submission of Administrative Citation Appeal - Citation #42007
Date:Friday, January 16, 2026 10:41:29 AM
Attachments:RE_ Appeal of Administrative Citations – Case #CODE-000275-2025 Ciation #42007.pdf
1328 Foothill 1-2-3 AC DEC + 1-2-3 AC CIT +1-2-3 AC INV + 1-2-3 AC ORIGINAL NOV.pdf
1238 Foothill BLVD Land Use Violation NOV 09-25-2025.pdf
Receiptfinance-01162026-20.pdf
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Hello,
We received a citation appeal form from Annette Ortega. It has been entered into the log,
and the forms are attached.
Best,
Andrea Colunga-Lopez
pronouns she/her/hers
Deputy City Clerk I
City of San Luis Obispo
City Administration
E AColunga@slocity.org
T 805.781.7105
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From: Kappa House Board <kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 10:32 AM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org>
Subject: Submission of Administrative Citation Appeal - Citation #42007
Dear City Clerk Office,
On behalf of the Eta Rho House Board for the property located at 1238 E Foothill Blvd, I
am writing to submit the materials related to our Administrative Citation Appeal for Code
Case #CODE-000275-2025, Citation #42007
Attached for your records, please find the following:
Completed Administrative Citation Appeal Form
Declaration of Service and Posting Notice
Notice to Correct Code Violation dated September 25, 2025
Notice to Correct Code Violation dated November 20, 2025
Receipt of payment
We would also like to note that we received a posted letter from John Mezzapesa, Code
Enforcement Supervisor, indicating an extension of the appeal deadline through January
17.
Thank you very much for your time, assistance, and consideration.
IMG_0629.pdf
IMG_0630.pdf
--
Loyally,
Anette Ortega, President
Eta Rho House Board Corp
of Kappa Kappa Gamma
E: kkghouseboard.etarho@gmail.com
P: (
From:Code Enforcement
To:Salem, Rami
Subject:FW: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Admin Record Request Re Citation#42007
Date:Monday, January 26, 2026 7:44:00 AM
Attachments:1328 Foothill 1-2-3 AC DEC + 1-2-3 AC CIT +1-2-3 AC INV + 1-2-3 AC ORIGINAL NOV.pdf
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Good morning Rami,
Please see below regarding the appeal submitted by 1328 Foothill.
Thanks,
Steve Sheats
Code Enforcement Officer
Community Development
Building & Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E ssheats@slocity.org
T 805.783.7841
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From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 4:48 PM
To: Code Enforcement <code@slocity.org>; Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Cc: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Holcomb, Kelly <kholcomb@slocity.org>
Subject: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Admin Record Request Re Citation#42007
Hello,
I’m writing to inform you that the appeal for the citation referenced above will be reviewed
by a hearing officer in the near future.
As part of the appeal process, the Code Enforcement Department needs to submit its
administrative record. We have already received the attached documents. If your
department has any additional materials to submit, please attach them in your reply to this
email.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City of San Luis Obispo
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
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From:Symens, Sadie
To:Belghoul, Amel
Subject:RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Date:Thursday, January 22, 2026 4:00:00 PM
Attachments:image002.png
image003.png
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 3:08 PM
To: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hi Sadie,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citations. Code enforcement has sent a
notice of violation in November regarding a violation that happened in September, then issued 3
citations on 12/23.
Thanks
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:41 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Cc: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
The sorority was confirmed to have operated in violation of the municode at the subject location on
three separate occasions each on a different day. SLOMC 1.24.050(D) states that each day a
violation of the code exists shall be a separate and distinct violation and may be subject to a
separate administrative fine. It goes on to explain that an administrative citation may charge a
violation for one or more days on which a violation exists and for violation of one or more applicable
code sections. Resolution #10894 sets the fine schedule for violations of Title 17 as $100 for the first
violation, $500 for the second violation and $1000 for the third violation. The multiple check boxes
are meant to convey that fines have been assessed at the adopted escalating fine schedule for the
first, second and third occurrences. In realty this is technically one citation with three violations, but
the language adjacent to the checkboxes limits the choices to 'citations' rather than 'violations'.
John Mezzapesa
Code Enforcement Supervisor
City of San Luis Obispo
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 2:56 PM
To: Code Enforcement <code@slocity.org>
Subject: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hello,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citation. It seems that there are 3 citations
listed in one document.
Can you please clarify if citations 1 and 2 were issued and served on different dates and if not,
give more context on the reason of having 3 citations served at once?
Thank you
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
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use of the designated addressee named above. The information transmitted is subject to
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From:Belghoul, Amel
To:Symens, Sadie
Subject:RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Date:Friday, January 23, 2026 8:41:00 AM
Attachments:Administative Citation Appeal Form 2025.pdf
image001.png
image002.png
Here is the appeal
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:10 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 3:08 PM
To: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hi Sadie,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citations. Code enforcement has sent a
notice of violation in November regarding a violation that happened in September, then issued 3
citations on 12/23.
Thanks
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:41 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Cc: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
The sorority was confirmed to have operated in violation of the municode at the subject location on
three separate occasions each on a different day. SLOMC 1.24.050(D) states that each day a
violation of the code exists shall be a separate and distinct violation and may be subject to a
separate administrative fine. It goes on to explain that an administrative citation may charge a
violation for one or more days on which a violation exists and for violation of one or more applicable
code sections. Resolution #10894 sets the fine schedule for violations of Title 17 as $100 for the first
violation, $500 for the second violation and $1000 for the third violation. The multiple check boxes
are meant to convey that fines have been assessed at the adopted escalating fine schedule for the
first, second and third occurrences. In realty this is technically one citation with three violations, but
the language adjacent to the checkboxes limits the choices to 'citations' rather than 'violations'.
John Mezzapesa
Code Enforcement Supervisor
City of San Luis Obispo
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 2:56 PM
To: Code Enforcement <code@slocity.org>
Subject: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hello,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citation. It seems that there are 3 citations
listed in one document.
Can you please clarify if citations 1 and 2 were issued and served on different dates and if not,
give more context on the reason of having 3 citations served at once?
Thank you
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the CONFIDENTIAL
use of the designated addressee named above. The information transmitted is subject to
the attorney-client privilege and/or represents confidential attorney work product.
Recipients should not file copies of this email with publicly accessible records. If you are
not the designated addressee named above or the authorized agent responsible for
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From:Belghoul, Amel
To:Symens, Sadie
Subject:RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Date:Friday, January 23, 2026 8:50:00 AM
Attachments:1238 Foothill BLVD Land Use Violation NOV 09-25-2025.pdf
image001.png
image002.png
Also, they mention in the appeal that there was a notice to correct a violation in September re a
violation that occurred in June and provided it with the appeal [attached]
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Belghoul, Amel
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 8:41 AM
To: Symens, Sadie <SSymens@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Here is the appeal
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:10 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 3:08 PM
To: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hi Sadie,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citations. Code enforcement has sent a
notice of violation in November regarding a violation that happened in September, then issued 3
citations on 12/23.
Thanks
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:41 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Cc: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
The sorority was confirmed to have operated in violation of the municode at the subject location on
three separate occasions each on a different day. SLOMC 1.24.050(D) states that each day a
violation of the code exists shall be a separate and distinct violation and may be subject to a
separate administrative fine. It goes on to explain that an administrative citation may charge a
violation for one or more days on which a violation exists and for violation of one or more applicable
code sections. Resolution #10894 sets the fine schedule for violations of Title 17 as $100 for the first
violation, $500 for the second violation and $1000 for the third violation. The multiple check boxes
are meant to convey that fines have been assessed at the adopted escalating fine schedule for the
first, second and third occurrences. In realty this is technically one citation with three violations, but
the language adjacent to the checkboxes limits the choices to 'citations' rather than 'violations'.
John Mezzapesa
Code Enforcement Supervisor
City of San Luis Obispo
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 2:56 PM
To: Code Enforcement <code@slocity.org>
Subject: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hello,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citation. It seems that there are 3 citations
listed in one document.
Can you please clarify if citations 1 and 2 were issued and served on different dates and if not,
give more context on the reason of having 3 citations served at once?
Thank you
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the CONFIDENTIAL
use of the designated addressee named above. The information transmitted is subject to
the attorney-client privilege and/or represents confidential attorney work product.
Recipients should not file copies of this email with publicly accessible records. If you are
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From:Symens, Sadie
To:Belghoul, Amel
Subject:RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Date:Friday, January 23, 2026 9:18:31 AM
Attachments:image001.png
image002.png
Hi Amel,
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 8:51 AM
To: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Also, they mention in the appeal that there was a notice to correct a violation in September re a
violation that occurred in June and provided it with the appeal [attached]
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Belghoul, Amel
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 8:41 AM
To: Symens, Sadie <SSymens@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Here is the appeal
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:10 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 3:08 PM
To: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hi Sadie,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citations. Code enforcement has sent a
notice of violation in November regarding a violation that happened in September, then issued 3
citations on 12/23.
Thanks
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:41 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Cc: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
The sorority was confirmed to have operated in violation of the municode at the subject location on
three separate occasions each on a different day. SLOMC 1.24.050(D) states that each day a
violation of the code exists shall be a separate and distinct violation and may be subject to a
separate administrative fine. It goes on to explain that an administrative citation may charge a
violation for one or more days on which a violation exists and for violation of one or more applicable
code sections. Resolution #10894 sets the fine schedule for violations of Title 17 as $100 for the first
violation, $500 for the second violation and $1000 for the third violation. The multiple check boxes
are meant to convey that fines have been assessed at the adopted escalating fine schedule for the
first, second and third occurrences. In realty this is technically one citation with three violations, but
the language adjacent to the checkboxes limits the choices to 'citations' rather than 'violations'.
John Mezzapesa
Code Enforcement Supervisor
City of San Luis Obispo
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 2:56 PM
To: Code Enforcement <code@slocity.org>
Subject: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hello,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citation. It seems that there are 3 citations
listed in one document.
Can you please clarify if citations 1 and 2 were issued and served on different dates and if not,
give more context on the reason of having 3 citations served at once?
Thank you
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the CONFIDENTIAL
use of the designated addressee named above. The information transmitted is subject to
the attorney-client privilege and/or represents confidential attorney work product.
Recipients should not file copies of this email with publicly accessible records. If you are
not the designated addressee named above or the authorized agent responsible for
delivering it to the designated addressee, you received this document through
inadvertent error and any further review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this
communication by you or anyone else is strictly prohibited. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS
COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONING THE
SENDER NAMED ABOVE AT (805) 781-7140. Thank you.
From:Belghoul, Amel
To:Symens, Sadie
Subject:RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Date:Friday, January 23, 2026 9:28:00 AM
Attachments:image001.png
image002.png
Ok, sounds good. Thanks!
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 9:18 AM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hi Amel,
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 8:51 AM
To: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Also, they mention in the appeal that there was a notice to correct a violation in September re a
violation that occurred in June and provided it with the appeal [attached]
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Belghoul, Amel
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 8:41 AM
To: Symens, Sadie <SSymens@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Here is the appeal
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:10 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 3:08 PM
To: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hi Sadie,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citations. Code enforcement has sent a
notice of violation in November regarding a violation that happened in September, then issued 3
citations on 12/23.
Thanks
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:41 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Cc: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
The sorority was confirmed to have operated in violation of the municode at the subject location on
three separate occasions each on a different day. SLOMC 1.24.050(D) states that each day a
violation of the code exists shall be a separate and distinct violation and may be subject to a
separate administrative fine. It goes on to explain that an administrative citation may charge a
violation for one or more days on which a violation exists and for violation of one or more applicable
code sections. Resolution #10894 sets the fine schedule for violations of Title 17 as $100 for the first
violation, $500 for the second violation and $1000 for the third violation. The multiple check boxes
are meant to convey that fines have been assessed at the adopted escalating fine schedule for the
first, second and third occurrences. In realty this is technically one citation with three violations, but
the language adjacent to the checkboxes limits the choices to 'citations' rather than 'violations'.
John Mezzapesa
Code Enforcement Supervisor
City of San Luis Obispo
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 2:56 PM
To: Code Enforcement <code@slocity.org>
Subject: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hello,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citation. It seems that there are 3 citations
listed in one document.
Can you please clarify if citations 1 and 2 were issued and served on different dates and if not,
give more context on the reason of having 3 citations served at once?
Thank you
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the CONFIDENTIAL
use of the designated addressee named above. The information transmitted is subject to
the attorney-client privilege and/or represents confidential attorney work product.
Recipients should not file copies of this email with publicly accessible records. If you are
not the designated addressee named above or the authorized agent responsible for
delivering it to the designated addressee, you received this document through
inadvertent error and any further review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this
communication by you or anyone else is strictly prohibited. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS
COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONING THE
SENDER NAMED ABOVE AT (805) 781-7140. Thank you.
From:Belghoul, Amel
To:Holcomb, Kelly
Subject:FW: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Date:Friday, January 23, 2026 9:30:00 AM
Attachments:image001.png
image002.png
FYI
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Belghoul, Amel
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 9:28 AM
To: Symens, Sadie <SSymens@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Ok, sounds good. Thanks!
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 9:18 AM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hi Amel,
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 8:51 AM
To: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Also, they mention in the appeal that there was a notice to correct a violation in September re a
violation that occurred in June and provided it with the appeal [attached]
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Belghoul, Amel
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 8:41 AM
To: Symens, Sadie <SSymens@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Here is the appeal
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:10 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 3:08 PM
To: Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hi Sadie,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citations. Code enforcement has sent a
notice of violation in November regarding a violation that happened in September, then issued 3
citations on 12/23.
Thanks
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:41 PM
To: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Cc: Salem, Rami <RSalem@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
The sorority was confirmed to have operated in violation of the municode at the subject location on
three separate occasions each on a different day. SLOMC 1.24.050(D) states that each day a
violation of the code exists shall be a separate and distinct violation and may be subject to a
separate administrative fine. It goes on to explain that an administrative citation may charge a
violation for one or more days on which a violation exists and for violation of one or more applicable
code sections. Resolution #10894 sets the fine schedule for violations of Title 17 as $100 for the first
violation, $500 for the second violation and $1000 for the third violation. The multiple check boxes
are meant to convey that fines have been assessed at the adopted escalating fine schedule for the
first, second and third occurrences. In realty this is technically one citation with three violations, but
the language adjacent to the checkboxes limits the choices to 'citations' rather than 'violations'.
John Mezzapesa
Code Enforcement Supervisor
City of San Luis Obispo
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179
From: Belghoul, Amel <ABelghou@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 2:56 PM
To: Code Enforcement <code@slocity.org>
Subject: 1238 E Foothill Blvd - Citation##42007
Hello,
We have received an appeal regarding the attached citation. It seems that there are 3 citations
listed in one document.
Can you please clarify if citations 1 and 2 were issued and served on different dates and if not,
give more context on the reason of having 3 citations served at once?
Thank you
Amel Belghoul
Legal Assistant I
City Attorney's Office
E ABelghou@slocity.org
T 805.781.7555
The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the CONFIDENTIAL
use of the designated addressee named above. The information transmitted is subject to
the attorney-client privilege and/or represents confidential attorney work product.
Recipients should not file copies of this email with publicly accessible records. If you are
not the designated addressee named above or the authorized agent responsible for
delivering it to the designated addressee, you received this document through
inadvertent error and any further review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this
communication by you or anyone else is strictly prohibited. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS
COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONING THE
SENDER NAMED ABOVE AT (805) 781-7140. Thank you.