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Human Relations Commission Minutes
April 3, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Human Relations
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Catuih Campos, Commissioner Stephanie
Carlotti, Commissioner Vincent DeTurris, Commissioner Sierra
Smith, Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak, Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth
HRC Absent: Commissioner Taryn Warrecker
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 April 3, 2024, at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City
Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Colyer-Worth.
2. OATH OF OFFICE
On March 19, 2024, the City Council approved the annual appointment to City
Advisory Bodies, which appointed Angela Kasprzak to an additional 4-year term
on the Human Relations Commission, commencing on April 1, 2024.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
By consensus, the Human Relations Commission elected the following members:
• Angie Kasprzak to the position of Chair for a one-year term.
• Catuih Campos to the position of Vice Chair for a one-year term.
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)
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
5. CONSENT
5.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MARCH 6, 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION MINUTES
Motion By Commissioner Smith
Second By Commissioner Campos
To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of March 6, 2024.
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)
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.a RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM THE CA CIVIL RIGHTS
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY CONFLICT RESOLUTION UNIT
DEI Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua presented the staff report and
responded to Commission inquiries.
Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Colyer-Worth closed Public Comment
Action: The Human Relations Commission received a presentation about
the efforts and support provided by the California Civil Rights Department
Community Conflict Resolution Unit. No formal action was taken on this
item.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.a REVIEW 2024-25 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO
COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL
DEI Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua presented the staff report and
responded to Commission inquiries.
Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment
Public Comment:
Susan Lamont
Dan Cano
Arturo Guevara
Leila Daniel
Molly Kern
Devin McQuade
Chelsea Ruiz
Greg Ellis
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Colyer-Worth closed Public Comment
Motion By Commissioner Carlotti
Second By Commissioner Smith
Review the preliminary recommendations from the Human Services Grant
Subcommittee and provide the following funding recommendations for the
2024-25 Human Services Grant to the City Council for final approval.
Organization Allocation
5 Cities Homeless Coalition $10,000
CASA of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. $10,000
City Farm $8,948
Housing Authority San Luis Obispo $10,000
Jack's Helping Hand $5,000
Jewish Family Services of San Luis Obispo $7,300
Literacy for Life $10,000
Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of SLO County $5,000
Lumina Alliance $10,000
San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism,
dba Middle House $6,250
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Organization Allocation
San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism,
dba Middle House $5,600
Senior Nutrition Program – Meals that Connect $7,500
Shower the People $20,000
SLO County UndocuSupport $7,442
Smart Share Housing Solutions $5,960
Transitions Mental Health Association $10,000
United Way of San Luis Obispo $11,000
TOTAL $150,000
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)
8. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
8.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
DEI Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua provided the following update of
upcoming projects:
• Multicultural programming series
• Budget change to make full time position for DEI Office
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human
Relations Commission is scheduled for May 1, 2024, 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: 05/01/2024