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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-2023 HRC Minutes 1 Human Relations Commission Minutes August 2, 2023, 5:00 p.m. Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commissioners Present: Commissioner Catuih Campos, Commissioner Stephanie Carlotti (arrived at 5:35 pm), Commissioner Vincent DeTurris, Commissioner Sierra Smith, Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak, Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth Human Relations Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Taryn Warrecker City Staff Present: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order on August 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing R oom at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Colyer-Worth. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Public Comment: Erica A. Stewart --End of Public Comment-- 3. CONSENT 3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - JULY 5, 2023 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Commissioner DeTurris Second By Commissioner Campos To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of July 5, 2023. Ayes (5): Commissioner Campos, Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer-Worth Absent (2): Commissioner Carlotti, and Commissioner Warrecker CARRIED (5 to 0) 2 4. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.a SELECTION OF A DEI HIGH IMPACT GRANT SUBCOMMITTEE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua presented the staff report and responded to inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment-- Motion By Vice Chair Kasprzak Second By Chair Colyer-Worth The Human Relations Commission selected the following Commissioners to participate in a subcommittee to review applications for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion High Impact Grant and provide funding recommendations to the Human Relations Commission as a whole: • Commissioner Campos • Commissioner Smith • Commissioner DeTurris Ayes (5): Commissioner Campos, Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer-Worth Absent (2): Commissioner Carlotti, and Commissioner Warrecker CARRIED (5 to 0) *Commissioner Carlotti joined the meeting at 5:35 p.m. 4.b REVIEW OF THE DEI HIGH IMPACT GRANT MID-YEAR REPORT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua presented the staff report and responded to inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment-- Action: Commissioners provided feedback to staff on their roles as liaisons by reviewing the 2022-23 DEI High Impact Mid-Year reports. Commissioners recommended staff follow up with the following non-profit organizations to ensure compliance with the contracts: Downtown SLO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, SLO Noor Foundation, Restorative Partners, and SLO Museum of Art. 3 4.c REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2023-24 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION WORKPLAN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua presented the staff report and responded to inquiries. Public Comment: Erica A. Stewart --End of Public Comment-- Motion By Commissioner Carlotti Second By Commissioner Smith Review and approve the Human Relations Commission 2023-24 Workplan, as presented. Ayes (6): Commissioner Campos, Commissioner Carlotti, Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer- Worth Absent (1): Commissioner Warrecker CARRIED (6 to 0) 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 High Impact Grant for 2023-24 is now open; the application period is open from July 28 to September 1, 2023. • Shared the 'We Welcome/Bienvenidos' posters with the Commissioners. • In partnership with the Cal Poly Office of University Diversity & Inclusion (OUDI), the City's DEI Office will host a Meet & Greet event on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Cal Poly. • The Office of DEI is in the process of developing and incorporating the recommendations from City Council and HRC on the new draft of the DEI Strategic Plan Framework and the Plan. 4 • The Community Workshop is tentatively scheduled for September 6, 2023 and will include the Community Development Department Community Development Block Grant review. Details on this event are pending as CDD staff must confirm with the Office of DEI if they will have all the required information to attend. • Starting in September, HRC meetings will offer video recordings via Zoom, rather than audio recording only. By capturing video of the meetings, we hope to ensure accessibility for our community members and spread awareness about HRC activities. Zoom participation during the meeting is not supported at this time, as it requires additional staff resources. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for September 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. _________________________ APPROVED BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: 09/06/2023