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Human Relations Commission
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
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, October 4, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Clayton
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Michelle Tasseff, Brett Raffish, Barrie DuBois, Vice-
Chair Nancy Welts, and Chair Robert Clayton
Absent: Commissioner Carol Sexton
Staff: Jenny Wiseman, Acting Housing Programs Manager; Cara Vereschagin,
Planning Technician
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR WELTS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
DUBOIS CARRIED 5-0 to approve the minutes of the Adjourned Special Meeting of
January 24, 2017 as amended:
…A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to
order on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Tasseff…
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… A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to
order on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Vice-Chair Clayton...
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. 2017 Community Needs Workshop
Acting Housing Programs Manager Jenny Wiseman presented an overview of the
Grants-in-Aid and Community Block Grant processes and timelines, highlighting key
dates for the applicants.
In response to Commission inquiry, staff clarified that the Community Needs
Workshop is intended to gather information from the public regarding health and
human service needs in order to develop funding priorities for the 2018-19 grant cycle.
Public Comments:
Chair Clayton opened the public hearing.
The following representatives of various local organizations provided program
information and advocated for specific needs in the community, citing access to proper
nutrition for seniors, economic development opportunities for women, mental health
services for previously incarcerated individuals, and affordable housing, as primary
needs in the community:
Dan Dow, District Attorney
Sr. Theresa Harpin, Restorative Partners
Darya Oreizi, People’s Self-Help Housing
Alexandra Steinecke, MCSC Women’s Business Center
Chuck Jehle, MCSC Women’s Business Center
Juliane McAdam, Senior Nutrition Program
Donna Fioravanti, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County
Frank Ricceri, Transitions Mental Health Association
Marcia Alter, HomeShareSLO
Chair Clayton closed the public hearing.
2. Establish 2018 CDBG and 2018-19 GIA Funding Priorities
The Commission discussed the critical state of the housing situation, needs expressed
during the Community Needs Workshop, obtained through Open City Hall, and written
correspondence, and the ranking of funding priorities.
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DUBOIS, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER RAFFISH, CARRIED, (ABSENT COMMISSIONER SEXTON) 3-2
to approve that homeless prevention, including affordable and alternative housing,
supportive services, and transitional housing, will be the main funding priority, and the
remaining priorities to be unranked for the 2018-2019 grant year.
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ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RAFFISH, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER DUBOIS, CARRIED, (ABSENT COMMISSIONER S EXTON) 5-0
to approve the 2018 CDBG and 2018-19 GIA Funding Priorities unchanged from the
2017-2018 funding year.
COMMENTS & DISCUSSION
3. Advisory Body Handbook
Acting Housing Programs Manager Jenny Wiseman introduced the Advisory Body
Handbook to the Commission. Clarification was provided on Appendix A. Mission
Statement by Wiseman.
Commissioner Communications
Staff introduced new Long-Range Planning Technician Cara Vereschagin.
Staff informed Commission of a public meet regarding the City Fiscal Health Response
Plan taking place on October 5th, at 6:00pm at the Ludwick Center.
Vice-Chair Welts informed the Commission that October is Breast Cancer Awareness
Month.
Commissioner Tasseff informed the Commission that the last of the Peace Talks
regarding mental health will be held on Thursday, October 19th at 5:30pm at the
Copeland Health Education Pavilion.
Commissioner Tasseff informed the Commission that the walk to fight suicide would be
happening on Saturday, October 14th out of Mission Plaza.
Commissioner Raffish informed the Commission that Cal Poly will be hosting their first
recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 9th on campus.
Chair Clayton reminded the Commission how influential the work and collaborative
effort between Restorative Partners and the County District Attorney’s Office was
impacting the community.
Staff informed Commission about the concluding of the County Point-in-Time Count
Homeless Census and Survey, which could serve as a valuable resource to the
Commission.
Staff informed Commission that they would reach out to County Staff for a future
presentation regarding processes for homeless services.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chair Clayton adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cara Vereschagin
Planning Technician; Recording Secretary