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May 28, 2025
Via Email
Confidential
Whitney McDonald, City Manager
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Re: Grand Jury Report: “Round & Round with Town & Gown”
Below please find the Findings specific to your agency from the above referenced Grand Jury
report. These Findings are being provided to you for review of their factual accuracy as per
Penal Code §933.05(d). Please return any comments or corrections along with a signed copy of
this letter to the Grand Jury via email by Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
3. The city has failed to effectively enforce municipal codes that prohibit fraternity and
sorority activity in R-1/R-2 zones in part due to the difficulty in identifying houses that
are hosting fraternity-type events, such as rush events and repeated parties. This inaction
has resulted in an increase of illegal fraternities holding events in residential
neighborhoods making these areas almost unlivable for most residents.
4. The city has failed to consistently enforce CUPs such as the requirements for an annual
list of parties and events, notification to neighbors, and parking plans. Strict enforcement
of these conditions would contribute to a reduction of the disturbances in the
neighborhoods.
6. The Grand Jury encountered a lack of cooperation from the San Luis Obispo City Police
Department. While one sworn officer did participate in an interview, efforts to interview
two additional sworn officers were unsuccessful. This unwillingness to engage hindered
the Grand Jury’s ability to corroborate statements, obtain essential information, and
maintain transparency in its oversight role.
San Luis Obispo City Manager
Grand Jury Report: “Round & Round with Town & Gown”
May 28, 2025
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Please note that you may not share the contents of this report with others at this time.
In order to insure confidentiality, in accordance with Attorney General Opinion No. 02-1108 dated
June 6, 2003: “You are admonished not to reveal to any person, except as directed by the court,
which questions were asked or what responses were given or any other matters concerning the nature
or subject of the grand jury’s investigation which you learned during your appearance before the
grand jury, unless and until such time as the transcript (if any), or a final report, of the grand jury
proceeding is made public or until authorized by this grand jury or the court to disclose such matters.
A violation of this admonition is punishable as contempt of court.”
A final copy of the report will be provided to you no less than two days before it is released to
the public and the media.
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Agency/Department Head Date
Respectfully,
Bonnie McKrill, Foreperson
2024-25 San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
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