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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-03-2021 HRC MinutesMinutes Human Relations Commission Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. via teleconference, by Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Stephanie Carlotti (joined at 5:05 p.m.), Jesse Grothaus, Emily Rosten, Megan Souza, Taryn Warrecker, Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak, and Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth Absent: None Staff & Guests: Michael Codron, Community Development Director; Owen Goode, Assistant Planner; Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None --End of Public Comment-- APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Consideration of Minutes of the Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting of October 6, 2021. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSTEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GROTHAUS, 6-0-1 (Commissioner Carlotti absent) to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission of October 6, 2021. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Minutes Human Relations Commission Meeting of November 3, 2021 Page 2 BUSINESS ITEMS 2.Grants-in-Aid 2020-21 Year-End Report Review Recommendation: Review the year-end reports for the 2020-21 Grants-in-Aid program year and report on grantee key accomplishments. Due to changeover in commissioners from this grant cycle, year-end reports are being circulated for general review, no specific presentations required. Assistant Planner Owen Goode presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions. Public Comments: None --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: The Human Relations Commission reviewed the year-end reports for the 2020-21 Grants-in-Aid program year and discussed best practices for the next cycle. No further action was taken. 3.Review of 2022-23 Grants-in-Aid Application Template Recommendation: Review and approve the draft Grants-in-Aid application for the 2022-23 funding year and make revisions if necessary. Assistant Planner Owen Goode presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions. Public Comments: None --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CARLOTTI, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROSTEN, 7-0-0 to approve the Grants-in-Aid application for the 2022-23 funding year. STAFF & COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS 4.Staff Updates Assistant Planner Owen Goode provided an update on the City’s effort to hire a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager. The application can be found on the City’s website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/slobispo and Commissioners are encouraged to spread the word. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2021. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Minutes Human Relations Commission Meeting of November 3, 2021 Page 3 5.Commissioner Updates Commissioner Carlotti reported that she contacted 2/3 businesses that she liaisons for and will be conducting site visits next week. Commissioner Rosten reported that she contacts her businesses on a quarterly basis. Chair Colyer-Worth reminded the Commission that the Buy Local Shopping program is back Vice Chair Kasprzak reported that she drafted an application to get high school and middle schools to get them involved with forming their own Human Relations Commissions ADJOURNMENT Chair Colyer-Worth adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., via teleconference. APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: 12/01/2021