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Human Relations Commission Minutes
June 1, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Human Relations
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Catuih Campos, Commissioner Stephanie
Carlotti, Commissioner Jesse Grothaus, Commissioner Megan
Souza, Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak, Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth
Human Relations
Commissioners
Absent:
Commissioner Taryn Warrecker
City Staff Present: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau and
Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was
called to order on June 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City
Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Colyer-Worth.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
Motion By Commissioner Souza
Second By Commissioner Campos
To approve the Consent Item.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Campos, Commissioner Carlotti, Commissioner
Grothaus, Commissioner Souza, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer-Worth
Absent (1): Commissioner Warrecker
CARRIED (6 to 0)
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3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MAY 4, 2022 HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION MINUTES
Approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of May 4, 2022.
4. BUSINESS ITEM
4.a REVIEW OF SLO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau provided a review
of historical, current, and future DEI initiatives within the City.
Public Comment:
Vincent Deturris
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: No action was taken, as this was an informational item.
However, the Commission did request to review the final version of the
2020 Census Memo and asked staff to research services to translate
Council Agenda Reports.
5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Chair Colyer-Worth recommended adding an item to the next meeting to
revisit strategic planning work from last fall and determine a work plan for
the next year. By consensus, the Commission directed staff to add the
item to a future HRC Agenda.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau provided an
update on the following topics:
• June is Pride Month, also known as LGBTQ+ History Month
• Juneteenth is June 19, 2022 and NAACP will host an event on June
18, 2022 in Mission Plaza from 11am - 4pm. North County residents
can attend a similar even in Paso Robles starting at noon.
• The DEI web page on the City of San Luis Obispo website has been
updated and can be accessed from this link:
https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/city-
administration/dei
• The 40 Prado Homeless Cervices Center has experienced a COVID-
19 outbreak and currently cannot accept new intakes, so they're looing
for ways to place people into hotel rooms as an alternative.
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Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann informed the Commission of items
on the June 7, 2022 City Council Agenda, which may be of interest to the
HRC. At the June 21, 2022 Council Meeting, Council will consider
adopting a Resolution calling for the holding of a General Municipal
Election on November 8, 2022- there are two seats open for the position
of Council Member and one seat for the position of Mayor. Staff from the
County of San Luis Obispo will also be present at this meeting to provide a
presentation on their efforts to address homelessness in our region.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human
Relations Commission is scheduled for July 6, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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APPROVED BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: 07/12/2022