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CITY OF SAN L U IS O B I S P O
FROM: Deborah Linden, Chief of Police
Prepared By: Chris Staley, Administrative Lieutenant
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.05 —
UNDERAGE PERSONS AND ALCOHOL (SOCIAL HOST
ORDINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION
Introduce an ordinance modifying section 9.05.010 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code
(social host ordinance) to reduce the number of minors required to be present and consuming
alcohol at a gathering, and to reclassify a violation from an infraction to a misdemeanor.
DISCUSSION
Background
In 2001 the City Council adopted Municipal Code section 9.05.010, commonly known as the
Social Host Ordinance, to address the issue of underage drinking at privately hosted parties and
gatherings. The ordinance makes it unlawful for someone to host a party or gathering at which
five or more minors under the age of twenty-one are present, and three or more are consuming
alcohol. The current ordinance is an infraction punishable by a fine of$100 for the first offense,
and up to $500 for three or more violations within a twelve month period.
State law prohibits (as a misdemeanor) the furnishing of alcohol to, or possession of alcohol by,
minors under twenty-one years of age in a public place, including in bars and restaurants that
hold alcohol licenses. However, these laws do not apply to private gatherings in homes or other
private venues. As such, many cities and counties have enacted social host ordinances in order
to prevent and regulate this activity at private gatherings. Social host ordinance are now
considered a "best practice" in helping to reduce access to alcohol by minors.
Underage Access to Alcohol
In our community, most underage drinkers obtain alcohol at privately hosted parties rather than
commercial establishments with alcohol licenses such as bars. and restaurants. The licensed
alcohol establishments tend to be quite thorough in checking identifications to make sure patrons
are over twenty-one. In addition, these establishments are highly regulated by both the Police
Department and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). As such,
most minors under twenty-one, including those still in high school, access and consume alcohol
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at privately hosted parties. Many of these gatherings are hosted by local college students and
have little or no controls in place over who attends.
Underage access to alcohol is a significant safety issue, especially for teenagers and young adults
whose judgment is not fully developed. Each year, intoxicated minors become victims of
crimes, including sexual and physical assault; require medical treatment for alcohol overdose
and related injuries; commit crimes in our community; and drive while intoxicated. The impacts
of, and perceptions about, underage drinking are measured every two years through the statewide
California Healthy Kids Survey of students at the seventh, ninth, and eleventh grade levels. The
following chart depicts responses by eleventh grade high school students in the San Luis Coastal
Unified School District (SLO High School) to several alcohol-related questions in the most
recent survey, as compared to the statewide average.
Alcohol Use b-l j1h Grade Students SL_O Coastal Statewide
Used alcohol ever 64% 66%
Used within past 30 days 40% 42%
Drunk or sick from alcohol 44% 31%
Binge drank 5+ drinks in one setting) 24% 29%
Perceive alcohol is easy to obtain 89% 71%
The responses by local high school students for two of the measures — becoming drink or sick
from alcohol and perceiving alcohol as easy to obtain — are significantly higher than the state
average. Staff from the San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Service Department partially
attributes these high percentages to the close proximity of college parties which offer high school
students easy access to alcohol.
Need For Modification
Since the existing social host ordinance was adopted in 2001, the Police Department has
experienced great difficulty in utilizing the ordinance, primarily for two reasons. First, the
ordinance requires officers prove there were five or more minors present at the gathering, with at
least three consuming alcohol. Officers have found it very difficult to reach these thresholds,
especially in the midst of responding to and controlling large parties with limited law
enforcement resources where underage attendees quickly dispose of alcohol when officers arrive.
Second, the current ordinance is classified as an infraction with a first offense fine of only $100.
This is far lower than less serious offenses, including noise violations which carry a first offense
fine of $350. This makes it very difficult to utilize the existing social host ordinance as a
preventative tool in order to make party hosts aware of their responsibilities and concerned about
the potential consequences of a violation.
The purpose of social host ordinances is to limit access to alcohol by minors by creating
incentive (avoiding criminal sanctions) for party hosts to self-police their gatherings. However,
the existing social host ordinance is not effective in accomplishing this purpose because it is too
cumbersome for officers to effectively use in the field, and the fines are too low to be viewed as
a significant sanction.
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Proposed Changes
The current ordinance deems it unlawful for "any person to permit, allow, or host a party,
gathering, or event at his or her place of residence or other private property, place or premises
under his or her control where five or more persons under the age of twenty-one years are
present and alcoholic beverages are being consumed by three or more persons under the age of
twenty-one years at that location."
Staff recommends the ordinance be modified to require three or more minors present (rather than
five), and at least one consuming or possessing alcohol (rather than three). These changes place
greater responsibility on the host to ensure underage persons are not accessing alcohol at
gatherings, but maintain focus on gatherings involving multiple people. In addition, staff
recommends possession of alcohol be added as a violation, rather than just consumption, since
minors may be in possession of alcohol but not actively drinking it at the moment of contact by
officers.
Finally, staff recommends the ordinance be reclassified to a misdemeanor with higher fines in
order to be consistent with other related alcohol laws and to create a stronger deterrence to
prevent the behavior. The proposed fine structure is the same as a violation of the City's noise
ordinance: $350 for a first offense, increasing up to $1000 for three or more violations within a
twelve month period. The ordinance is currently an infraction, which limits the associated fines
to $100 for a first offense up to a maximum of$500 for three or more violations.
It is a misdemeanor under state law for minors to possess alcohol in public or in a licensed
establishment (bars etc), or to provide alcohol to a minor in a public place. The owners and
employees of licensed establishments are held responsible for ensuring they do not serve minors,
and face both criminal and administrative sanctions for violations. Reclassifying the social host
ordinance as a misdemeanor will create better consistency among these related laws, and place
similar responsibility on private party hosts as is currently in place for businesses. The higher
fines and possibility of more serious criminal sanctions will act as a more effective deterrent to
the behavior and promote a greater degree of responsibility by party hosts to ensure minors are
not accessing alcohol at their gatherings.
Although the proposed ordinance would be classified as a misdemeanor, the City Attorney has
the option to file a case as an infraction. Staff expects cases may be filed as infractions when
they involve a first offense committed by an individual with no prior history of similar or related
conduct, and the offender was cooperative with officers.
Staff researched social host ordinances in use in other communities throughout the State and
noted the following common elements of the ordinances:
1. First offense charged either a misdemeanor or having the option to charge as either a
misdemeanor or infraction; subsequent offenses charged as a misdemeanor.
2. Fines for first offense set at between $500 and $1000 - significantly greater that the
existing City of San Luis Obispo ordinance.
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3. Increasing fines and sanctions for subsequent violations by same offender.
The modifications being proposed by staff are consistent with ordinances in use in other cities
and counties.
Outreach Efforts
During the past few months, staff has met with various stakeholder groups and individuals to
discuss the proposed ordinance modifications, including:
• Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board
• Cal Poly ASI President and Executive Director
• Student Community Liaison Committee (SCLC)
• San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board
• Cuesta College Student Forum (including numerous members of student government)
• Residents for Quality Neighborhoods (RQN)
Staff also notified Cal Poly and Cuesta College Administrations of the proposed modifications.
Support for the ordinance modifications has been expressed by the Cal Poly ASI President,
County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, and RQN, as well as a number of individuals.
Although the Cal Poly ASI and Cuesta College ASCC boards have not taken a formal position,
no opposition was expressed by either group.
CONCURRENCES
The City Attorney concurs with the staff recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACT
Should Council approve the proposed ordinance modifications, there will likely be in increase in
citations issued for violations of the ordinance, which will modestly increase the workload of the
City Attorney's office. Staff has discussed this possibility with the City Attorney who believes
the added workload can be absorbed within the duties of existing staff. There are no additional
fiscal impacts to the City associated with this action
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not approve the proposed changes. Council could direct staff to maintain existing
Municipal Code section 9.05.010 as written. Staff will continue to attempt to enforce the
existing provisions of the code; however officers will be limited in their ability to enforce
the ordinance and impact the significant challenges associated with underage drinking at
private parties.
2. Consider alternative changes: If Council desires changes to the ordinance different
from those proposed, it would be appropriate for Council to provide direction to staff and
direct staff to return with different modifications for consideration.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Legislative Draft of Municipal Code Section 9.05.010
2. Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 9.05.010
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ATTACHMENT 1
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF MODIFICATIONS TO SECTION 9.05.010 OF
CHAPTER 9.05 (UNDERAGE PERSONS AND ALCOHOL) OF TITLE 9
(PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE) OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
MUNICIPAL CODE
9.05.010 Hosting a gathering where underage persons consume alcohol.
Except as permitted by Article 1, Section 4 of the California Constitution and by state
law, it is unlawful for any person to permit, allow, or host a party, gathering, or event at
his or her place of residence or other private property, place or premises under his or her
control where three five or more persons under the age of twenty-one years are present
and alcoholic beverages are being possessed or consumed by one dwee or more persons
under the age of twenty-one years at that location. A violation of this section is art
:gin a misdemeanor and deemed to be a threat to the public peace, health, safety,
and general welfare and is therefore subject to second response cost recovery pursuant to
Section 9.21.050. (Ord. 1387 § 1, 2001)
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ORDINANCE NO. (2009 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING
CHAPTER 9.05 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MINORS REQUIRED TO BE PRESENT
AND CONSUMING ALCOHOL AT A GATHERING, AND TO RECLASSIFY
A VIOLATION FROM AN INFRACTION TO A MISDEMEANOR
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo met in the Council Chamber of
City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California on 2009 for the
purpose of considering changes proposed to the Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 9.05.010 (Hosting a gathering where underage persons consume
alcohol) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. New Section 9.05.010 (Hosting a gathering where underage persons
consume alcohol) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read as follows:
9.05.010 Hosting a gathering where underage persons consume alcohol.
Except as permitted by Article I, Section 4 of the California Constitution and by state law,
it is unlawful for any person to permit, allow, or host a party, gathering, or event at his or
her place of residence or other private property, place or premises under his or her control
where three or more persons under the age of twenty-one years are present and alcoholic
beverages are being possessed or consumed by one or more persons under the age of
twenty-one years at that location. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and
deemed to be a threat to the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare and is
therefore subject to second response cost recovery pursuant to Section 9.21.050.
SECTION 3. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together
with the names of Council members voting for and against, shall be published at least five (5)
days prior to adoption in The Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This
ordinance shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage. A copy
of the full text of this ordinance shall be on file in the City Clerk's Office on and after the date
following introduction and adoption and shall be made available to any interested member of the
public.
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Ordinance No. (2009 Series)
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INTRODUCED on the day of 2009, AND FINALLY
ADOPTED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the day of 2009,
on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jonath Lowell
� Attorney
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From: Will]ones[Wjones@sicusd.org] Sent: Thu 3/5/2009 3:34 PM
To: Council,SloCity
Cc: Linden, Deborah
Subject: Social Host Ordinance
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Dear City Council Members,
I am writing in support of Police Chief Linden's proposal to modify the Social Host Ordinance.The request is more than reasonable
given ongoing problems with underage drinking in the community and with the difficulties the SLOPD is experiencing with the
current ordinance.
Throughout the year I hear reports of underage drinking parties involving high school students, including some of the
consequences: alcohol poisoning,at-risk sexual behavior, violence, property damage,etc.The modifications to the ordinance will
make it easier for the police department to impact this kind of dangerous behavior.
Sincerely,
Will]ones
Principal
San Luis Obispo High School
Home of the Tigers
(605)596-4040
Mones@slcusd.org
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Dear Chief Linden:
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with Cuesta College Students and
members of the Cuesta College Cabinet.The information you shared with the students and staff
has certainly been informative and helpful. You and your staff are to be commended on the work
you are doing to revise the Social.Host Ordinance, Section 9.05.010 of the City of San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code.
Cuesta College supports your department in revising the Social Host Ordinance.It is Cuesta's
feeling.that holding individuals accountable for their social behavior and protecting young adults
in our community is of the utmost importance. Pm sure you noted how interested the students
were about the changes being made to this ordinance. Their questions and need for clarification
on many of the items in the ordnance indicated to me that a discussion on this topic was long
overdue.
As I have stated in the past, inkeeping the lines of communication open between your
department and Cuesta.College is a high priority. The more we are aware of what is taking place
in each of our organizations,the better we can serve our students and community members.
Please feel free to contact me anytime and know that you have an open invitation to visit Cuesta
College.
Once again, let me express my thanks to you and your staff.for always being ready to serve in
our time of need.
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Dear Council Members,
As a couple who shares our neighborhood with young people who sometimes host large parties
that carry on into the wee hours of the mornings, I would like to give my 100% approval to the
proposal for modifications to the SLO Municipal Code ordinance 9.05.010 as mentioned in Police
Chief Deb Linden's letter below. Those of us who live in SLO know that on any given weekend
night our streets are full of drunken drivers, either going home from parties or moving on to
another party. We hear them, we see them screeching away in their cars and we just hope they
make it to wherever they are going without killing someone. Any tools you can use to keep a lid
on underage drinking and reduce drunken driving have my full support.
Thank You,
Mary Rosenthal-Smyth
506 Princeton Pl.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Farrell Smyth, Inc.
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On March 17, 2009, the Police Department will be making a presentation before our City
Council seeking modifications to the City's existing Social Host Ordinance. The
ordinance — section 9.05.0 10 of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code—regulates
the consumption of alcohol by minors under 21 years old at private gatherings. The
existing ordinance reads as follows:
9.05.010 Hosting a gathering where underage persons consume alcohol.
Except as permitted by Article I, Section 4 of the California Constitution and by
state law, it is unlawful for any person to permit, allow, or host a party, gathering,
or event at his or her place of residence or other private property, place or
premises under his or her control where five or more persons under the age of
twenty-one years are present and alcoholic beverages are being consumed by
three or more persons under the age of twenty-one years at that location. A
violation of this section is an infraction and deemed to be a threat to the public
peace, health, safety, and general welfare and is therefore subject to second
response cost recovery pursuant to Section 9.21.050. (Ord. 1387 § 1, 2001)
Social host ordinances in general are recognized as a "best practice" in helping to curb
underage drinking. Just as regulations exist to prohibit underage persons from
consuming alcohol at bars and restaurants, social host ordinances place similar
responsibility on party hosts to ensure they are not providing alcohol to guests under 21
years of age. State law already prohibits (as a misdemeanor) anyone under 21 to possess
or consume alcohol in a public place, or provide alcohol to a minor in a public place;
however these laws do not adequately regulate minors possessing or consuming alcohol
at private gatherings. In our community, private gatherings and parties are the primary
source of alcohol for underage persons, and this situation contributes significantly to the
negative outcomes associated with underage drinking.
Since this ordinance was adopted in 2001, the Police Department has experienced great
difficulty in utilizing the ordinance for two primary reasons. First, the ordinance requires
officers prove there were five or more minors present at the gathering, with at least three
consuming alcohol. We have found it extremely difficult to reach these thresholds,
especially in the midst of responding to and controlling large parties where underage
attendees quickly dispose of alcohol when officers arrive. Second, our ordinance is
classified as an infraction with a first offense fine of only$100. This is far lower than
even a noise violation fine, which is $350. This makes it very difficult to utilize the
ordinance as a preventative tool in order to make party hosts aware of their
responsibilities and concerned about the potential consequences of a violation.
In light of these concerns, I will be proposing to our City Council that the ordinance be
modified to require three or more minors present (rather that five), and at least one
consuming or possessing alcohol (rather than three). These changes place greater
responsibility on the host to ensure underage persons are not accessing alcohol at
gatherings, but maintain focus on gatherings involving multiple people. In addition, I
will be requesting the ordinance be reclassified to a misdemeanor with higher fines in
order to be consistent with other related alcohol laws and to create a stronger deterrence
to prevent the behavior. I anticipate the fines will be the same as the current amounts for
a noise violation ($350 for a first offense).
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From: Hampian, Ken
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 5:39 PM
To. Mandeville, John
Cc: Murry, Kim; Davidson, Doug; Mandeville, Peggy; Hooper, Audrey; Lowell, Jonathan P
Subject: FW: Electric car charging
Jules testified at the Council 3/3 meeting under public comment (at the end of
the meeting) about how out-of-date and useless our electric charging gizmos are
at the shopping centers. He had a specific proposal for what is more current (so
to speak). I am not sure if his issues and materials have been passed on to you,
but this might sum it up.
From: Marx, Jan
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 5:24 PM
To: J R
Cc: Hampian, Ken
Subject: RE: Electric car charging
Thank you Jules. I am also forwarding this to Ken Hampian, so staff can learn about it.
Best, Jan
From: J R [mailto:jrinslo@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wed 3/4/2009 11:20 AM
To: Carter, Andrew; Settle, Allen; Romero, Dave; Manx, Jan;jashbaugh@slocity.org
Subject: Electric car charging
Dear Mayor and Council members;
This may give you a little more information on what's happening in other cities
regarding the electric car movement.
Thanks;
Jules Rogoff
Bay Area: "Epicenter of Electric Car Movement"
updated 12:47 p.m. PT, Fri., Feb. 20,2009
"The electric vehicle capital of the U.S." That's is what San Francisco Mayor Gavin
Newsom said he wants the Bay Area to become, as he unveiled the newest electric car-
charging technology in the city Wednesday.
The mayor showed off new charging stations that will be used by car sharing
organizations Zipcar and City CarShare, and by plug-in cars in the city of San
Francisco's municipal fleet.
The chargers were part of a"Green Vehicle Showcase"outside City Hall.
Newsom's office said in a statement that the displays highlighted green transportation
options, including natural gas vehicles, car-sharing systems, and electric cars.
"Electric vehicles are the future of transportation and the Bay Area is the testing ground
for the technology," said Newsom. "We began using plug-in hybrids in the city's fleet
last year. Now, for the first time the public can plug-in to the next generation of cars
through car sharing organizations and take them for a drive in San Francisco."
The three EV charging stations at City Hall are being provided by Coulomb Technologies
for a two-year public demonstration of"smart" EV charging technology.
"Today's announcement further demonstrates that the Bay Area is the epicenter of the
electric vehicle movement," said Richard Lowenthal, CEO of Coulomb Technologies. "A
smart, networked infrastructure is an essential enabler of this movement and the City of
San Francisco is leading by example."
For the first time, San Franciscans will have the opportunity to drive the newest fuel-
efficient cars through the City's partnership with City CarShare and Zipcar.
"With the introduction of Zipcar's first-ever plug-in hybrid, members of the public now
have a cost effective and convenient way to experience the newest, cleanest car on the
road," said Scott Griffith, Chairman and CEO of Zipcar.
The increasingly popular car-sharing programs present an opportunity to test drive plug-
in cars before they are mass-produced, Newsom's office said.
"The combination of responsible car sharing and low emission vehicles such as this one
will improve the environment as well as the quality of life for all San Franciscans," said
Rick Hutchison, CEO of City CarShare.
Last November, Mayor Newsom was joined by Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums and San
Jose Mayor Chuck Reed to announce a nine-step policy plan for transforming the Bay
Area into the"EV Capital of the U.S."
The ambitious regional plan has been recognized by Coulomb Technologies, Better
Place, General Motors (GM), and other companies who have made the Bay Area a high
priority in their EV investment programs,Newsom's office said.
In November, Better Place said it would invest$1 billion for networked electric mobility
systems in the Bay Area.
Last month, GM announced it would roll out its plug-in Chevy Volt in San Francisco,
and Nissan named the Bay Area a prime location for launching its battery-powered car.
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EXCHANGE
March 13,2009
Honorable David Romero
Mayor
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo,CA 93408
Door Mayor Romero:
Re:Laguna Lake Restroom Facilities Specification#90755A
On March 10,2009,the City of San Luis Obispo issued an addendum to the above-referenced job postponing the bid tate by
ten days and completely changing the design and scope of work. What was a small prevailing wage masonry job of new
restrooms at a popular city park has been reduced to a pre-fab building.
We have several concerns. This was a good opportunity for work for many local contractors. It was small,uncomplicated,and
paid prevailing wages. Sine we received the plans on February 4,dozens of our members have spent hundreds of hours doing
takeoffs and preparing bids. I can assure you that there would have been many very competitive bids on this work.
There is a strong perception of unfair competition in the way this has been handled:the first bid postponement,followed by the
second bid postponement and a complete revision of the scope of work. Did someone approach the city before the original bid
date of February 25 with a last-minute proposal of a prefab restroom? Is that why the bid date was postponed the first time to.
March 12? Did staff then review such an alternative proposal and subsequently issue the next postponement to March 1.9 with a
complete change of the project? is there a particular reason for such a short extension(seven days)for what Is essentially an
entirety new project?
You have deliberately removed a good job opportunity from local contractors. You are avoiding paying prevailing wages on
much of the work by utilizing a prefab structure built elsewhere. Local money is being sent out of the area,needlessly. Your last.
minute end-run decision means this money will not be multiplied here where it is needed. It comes as a surprise that a city that
prides itself on providing the best services and amenities possible would follow the lead of Oceano in preferring prefab rest
rooms to solidly constructed,long lasting masonry ones,for which the city already had plans.
We are not apposed to frugality in government. We question the manner in which this decision was made and whether this last-
minute change is really cost-effective. My gut reaction is that it's not.
We look forward to a complete and thorough answer to these questions before the newest bid date of March 19,.2009.
Very truly yours,
ALAN VOLBRECHT
President
San Luis Obispo County Builders Exchange
Cts Members of the City Council Cement Masons Local#600
Ken Hompian,CAO- Carpenters Union Local#1800
Bili Statler,CFO IBEW Local#639
Jay Wolters, Public.Works. Building Trades Council AFL-C103
San Luis Obispo Office Atascadero Office
3563-G Sueido Street 4851 EI Camino Real
San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Atascadero,CA 83422
Ph:805-543-7330 Fax 805-543-7016 www.slocbe.com Ph:805.460-9670 Fax 805460-9672