HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/2026 Item 7a, Shanbrom
Otta, Kaitlin
From:shanbrom@aol.com
Sent: 2026 6:56 AM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Item 7.a.3./FRAT DISTURBANCES
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
Please see to it that Councilmember Boswell's proposed measures for dealing with our city's
fraternity problems receives appropriate funding using surplus funds. Consideration of any additional
measures that will lead to a very expeditious abatement of these nuisances is also in order.
A major change that occured after covid is that citations are being written at about half the pre-
covid rate. If there is a reason for that sudden change please let me know what it is. If there is no
reason for that please resume writing citations at the former rate.
See our correspondence below.
Thank you.
Bob Shanbrom
SLO
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Re: Fraternities
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On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 10:18 AM, Boswell, Mike <MBoswell@slocity.org> wrote:
Bob:
I just wanted to let you know that at the end of last Tuesday's City Council meeting, we approved a
motion to strengthen the "unruly gatherings" ordinance. I've copied the text below. This is an important
step in addressing the worst behaviors in our neighborhoods. There is more to do, which I'll be
discussing for inclusion in our next budget.
SLO City Council 10/6/26
Council Member Boswell
Made a motion to direct staff to bring back for Council consideration an update to the Unruly Gathering
Ordinance, including options for the following:
• Clarifying the definition of Unruly Gatherings
• Increasing or adding to the escalating fine structure we currently have
• Add additional fines when there is commercial activity present
• Adding cost recovery when significant staff time is involved
• Posting violation notices on properties
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• Facilitating the path to nuisance abatement
• Providing for the review of business licenses and
• Any other options staff believes would help improve enforcement and effectiveness of this Ordinance.
This update should be brought to Council for review and adoption so it is enforceable prior to the 2027
St. Patrick's Day weekend if possible.
Motion was seconded by Mayor Stewart and passed 5 - 0.
Mike
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From:
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:27 AM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Fraternities
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
Why has the city been wholly and perpetually unable to put an end to the noise and other
disturbances caused by fraternities in this town.? What will you do to safeguard the right to peaceful
enjoyment of our homes? Is there a timeline for the implementation of these measures?
Bob Shanbrom
SLO
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