HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05-2018 HRC Minutes
Minutes
Human Relations Commission
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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, September 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Welts.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Teresa Purrington administered the oath of office to newly appointed
Commissioner William “Bill” Crewe.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Robert Clayton, Bill Crewe, Barrie DuBois, Vice-Chair
Carol Sexton, and Chair Nancy Welts
Absent: Commissioners Michael Hopkins and Emily Rosten
Staff: Cara Vereschagin, Assistant Planner; Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DUBOIS, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER CREWE CARRIED 5-0-2 to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission of August 1, 2018 with the
correction identified in agenda correspondence by Assistant Planner Vereschagin
on September 5, 2018.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Assign 2018-19 Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Commissioner Liaisons
City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Minutes
Human Relations Commission Meeting of September 5, 2018
Page 2
Assistant Planner Vereschagin gave an overview of the liaison process for the
newly awarded GIA program grantees.
Commissioners discussed organizations that they were interested in liaising with
and all Commissioners agreed on new liaison assignments.
COMMISSIONER & STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
3. Diversity Effort
Chair Welts began the discussion amongst the Commission. She briefed the HRC
members about a meeting held with City staff, the HRC Subcommittee, City
Council liaisons, and members of the SLO Police and Community Together
(PACT) team; as well as information from a PACT meeting that was attended by
the Subcommittee and City staff. The HRC discussed the information and
brainstormed some ideas for next steps. Commissioner Clayton communicated
his eagerness to move forward with a work effort. The HRC directed staff to
continue working through a potential forum for a community discussion.
4. Community Needs Workshop Details
Assistant Planner Vereschagin explained the reasoning and logistics for the
upcoming Community Needs Workshop to take place at the next Regular Meeting
of the HRC. She collected feedback on a visual flyer to publicize the Workshop.
Commissioners also discussed promoting the Workshop with the Police and
Community Together (PACT) team, County officials, and previous GIA
applicants.
Additional Communications
Chair Nancy Welts inquired about the Regional Code of Civility adopted by the
surrounding jurisdictions and requested direction for the HRC to adopt it as well. She
also communicated that September 25th is National Voter Registration Day; thus, it is a
great opportunity for people to either register to vote and/or update their voter
information.
Commissioner Crewe informed the HRC that Shower the People SLO has almost
collected enough money to purchase a mobile shower trailer to begin operations in an
effort to combat homelessness.
Commissioner Clayton informed the Commission that GALA publicized a new mental
health grant.
Assistant Planner Vereschagin provided the Commission with an updated timeline for the
2019-20 Grants-in-Aid (GIA) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dates.
City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Minutes
Human Relations Commission Meeting of September 5, 2018
Page 3
She also provided some information about the City’s estimated allocation for CDBG
monies.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Welts adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Human
Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., in the
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California
Respectfully Submitted,
Cara Vereschagin
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: 10/03/2018