Kathie Walker has filed a lawsuit against Cal Poly and the California State University Board of Trustees to release public records listing fraternity and sorority sanctioned events addresses, citing the need for transparency and access to the same information the city relies on for enforcement.
Tag: city council
Posted inNews
SLO City Council outlines zero-tolerance plan for St. Patrick’s Day
San Luis Obispo officials are taking a zero-tolerance approach to disruptive and illegal behaviors during St. Patrick’s Day, with increased police presence and doubled fines for certain violations.
Posted inNews
San Luis Obispo adopts single-vote council elections after demand from voting-rights group
San Luis Obispo voters will adopt a new single-vote system for city council elections beginning this year, in which voters will select one candidate for the council, with the two candidates receiving the most votes winning the available seats.
Posted inNews
City council members to increase their pay to offset San Luis Obispo living costs
The San Luis Obispo City Council voted to increase their salaries by 20-40% in order to offset the city’s high cost of living, however their pay still barely reaches the median income in San Luis Obispo.
Posted inNews
SLO City Council addresses rent stabilization and eviction protections for renters
The San Luis Obispo City Council held a special session to discuss the Tenant Protection Act and its implications for renters in the city, including rent stabilization, just cause for evictions, and limits on security deposits and application screening fees.
Posted inNews
Cal Poly to host another alternative St. Fratty’s event this year
Cal Poly is working with the City of San Luis Obispo to provide a safe and positive St. Fratty’s event this year, while also addressing the need for more event space for students.
Posted inNews
Delta Chi fraternity’s permit revocation stands after city council denies appeal
Delta Chi’s appeal of the Planning Commission’s revocation of their conditional use permit was denied by the San Luis Obispo City Council, meaning the fraternity must apply for a modification of the permit within 60 days and face a permanent revocation if any further noise complaints are issued.
Posted inNews
SLO residents express concerns over vegetation removal costs under new fire enforcement
Residents of San Luis Obispo expressed their concerns about the cost and complexity of the SLO Fire Department’s plan to implement Wildfire-Urban Interface codes, which includes complaint and voluntary enforcement, fee-based inspections, and potential insurance rate increases.
Posted inNews
New fire hazard map adopted in SLO
The San Luis Obispo City Council adopted an updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map on Tuesday. The map is used to determine risk of wildfires to structures. Properties falling within certain risk zones will now have to adhere to new fire prevention measures. The SLO Fire Department initially proposed the new map in March and […]
Posted inNews
San Luis Obispo faces increased fire risk in proposed hazard map
The fire department announced an increased fire risk in San Luis Obispo, according to a hazard severity map awaiting city council approval.
Posted inNews
Neighborhood livability announced as new city priority
The council identified six major city goals, including “Housing and Neighborhood Livability — healthy, safe and affordable.”