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Human Relations Commission Minutes
June 7, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Human Relations
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Catuih Campos, Commissioner Stephanie
Carlotti, Commissioner Sierra Smith, Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak
Commissioners
Absent:
Commissioner Vincent DeTurris, Commissioner Taryn
Warrecker, Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth
City Staff Present: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-
Passalacqua, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management
Fellow Matthew Melendrez
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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 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City
Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Vice Chair Kasprzak.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MAY 3, 2023 HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION MINUTES
Motion By Commissioner Carlotti
Second By Commissioner Campos
To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of May 3, 2023.
Ayes (4): Commissioner Campos, Commissioner Carlotti, Commissioner
Smith, and Vice Chair Kasprzak
Absent (3): Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Warrecker, and Chair
Colyer-Worth
CARRIED (4 to 0)
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4. BUSINESS ITEMS
4.a GRANT PROCESS REVIEW
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua
presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries.
Vice Chair Kasprzak opened Public Comment
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Vice Chair Kasprzak closed Public Comment
Action: By consensus, the Human Relations Commission provided the
following feedback about the Human Services Grant and the Diversity
Equity Inclusion High Impact Grant processes to improve future grant
cycles:
• Ensure applicants have the opportunity to receive guidance with the
application
• Potentially have the information session after the HRC meeting so the
community can meet the HRC members
• With grant periods ranging from 4-8 weeks, 6 weeks is the best
timeframe
• Provide examples of how organizations have used funding in the past
to help guide them as they propose new projects/programs
• Allow a few days of grace period to ensure applications are complete
4.b EVALUATION OF THE 2022-23 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
WORKPLAN AND 2023-24 DRAFT WORKPLAN
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua
presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries.
Vice Chair Kasprzak opened Public Comment
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Vice Chair Kasprzak closed Public Comment
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Action: By consensus, the Human Relations Commission reviewed the
Human Relations Commission 2022-23 Workplan and provided the
following feedback on the 2023-24 Draft Workplan:
• For the 2023-24 Workplan, ensure all grant processes are clearly
reflected in the final workplan.
• Discuss a potential youth grant program.
Human Relations Commissions 2023-24 Workplan (draft)
Meeting Date Core Focus Workplan
July 5, 2023
Community
Presentation & DEI
Grant Work
1. UndocuSupport Presentation
2. DEI 23-24 High Impact Grant Funding
Criteria and Application approval
3. DEI Midyear Report Review
August 2, 2023 HRC 23-25 Planning
1. DEI High Impact 23-24 subcommittee
and reading dates
2. 23-25 HRC Goals
3. Chong’s Homemade Candy Store
Restoration Project (tentative)
September 6, 2023
Strategic Plan &
Community
workshop
1. DEI Strategic Plan update and
community workshop
2. Annual Community Needs workshop
3. HSG 24-25 Funding criteria
October 4, 2023
Public Hearing and
Community Needs
Workshop
1. DEI High Impact Grant public hearing
and vote for funding recommendations
to Council
2. Youth Grant Discussion
November 1, 2023 Strategic Plans
1. DEI Strategic Plan update and
community workshop
2. Police Department Strategic Plan
Update / Community Based Policing
December 6, 2023 Strategic Plan
Update
1. DEI High Impact Grant Liaisons
2. City Council Liaison Visit
January 10, 2024 Plan Update 1. Homelessness Strategic Plan Update
February 7, 2024 Grant Process 1. HSG 24-25 subcommittee and review
dates
March 6, 2024 Plan Update 1. Economic Development Strategic Plan
update
April 3, 2024 Public Hearing
1. HSG 23-24 Public Hearing and vote
for funding recommendations to
Council
May 1, 2024 Plan Update 1. Climate Action Plan update
June 5, 2024 HRC Workplan 1. 24-25 HRC Workplan
July 2024 Grant Review 1. SLO Business Grant Review
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5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua
provided the following update of upcoming projects:
• The DEI Office was represented at Pridefest and received great
feedback from the community of our presence.
• The DEI office will host a table at the Juneteenth Celebration on
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Mission Plaza,
980 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human
Relations Commission is scheduled for July 5, 2023 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: 07/05/2023