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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-2020 HRC PresentationHuman Relations Commission Regular Meeting November 4, 2020 Public Comment: •Verbal Public Comment ➢Participants of the webinar: •Submit a ‘question’that includes your name and item number (or public comment)for the item you would like to speak on. •Once public comment for the item is called, your microphone will be unmuted and you will have three minutes to speak. •You can also click the “Raise Hand”icon to signal that you would like to speak. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time,people may address the Commission on items not on the agenda. Items raised are generally referred to staff and,if action by the Commission is necessary,may be scheduled for a future meeting. Public Comment: •Verbal Public Comment ➢Participants of the webinar: •Submit a ‘question’that includes your name and item number (or public comment)for the item you would like to speak on. •Once public comment for the item is called, your microphone will be unmuted and you will have three minutes to speak. •You can also click the “Raise Hand”icon to signal that you would like to speak. Item #1 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.Minutes of the Human Relations Commission meeting of October 7,2020. __________________________________________________ Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission of October 7,2020. Item #2 BUSINESS ITEM 2.Advisory Body Goal Development for 2021-23 ____________________________________________________ Recommendation: Review and evaluate the 2019-21 Human Relations Commission’s goals and identify Commission goals and supplemental work program items for the 2021-23 Financial Plan and Budget. Item #2 Item #2 Item #2 Item #2 Item #2 Item #2 Item #2 Item #2 Item #2 HRC Recommended Goal for 2019-21: Housing “Continue to implement the Housing Element, facilitate affordable, supportive, and transitional housing options; promote creative land use and density opportunities, and modify City fees and processes to increase housing production” Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a.Explore ways to increase the affordable, alternative, and transitional housing inventory, through active support and involvement in the upcoming update of the City’s General Plan Housing Element for 2020-2028; b.Increase both rental and ownership opportunities of the City’s housing stock; c.Promote smaller, efficiency units, and adjust development fees accordingly; d.Continue to prioritize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for production and rehabilitation of affordable housing; and e.Promote and ensure fair housing practices and policies within the City. Item #2 HRC Recommended Goal for 2019-21: Homeless Prevention “Continue to support a long-term, proactive, sustainable program that addresses homelessness and focuses on transitioning children, families, and individuals out of homelessness into permanent housing” Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a.Increase the Grants -in-Aid Budget and General Fund support to allow greater financial assistance to non-profits in the community who serve these less fortunate; b.Continue efforts to prevent homelessness primarily with the most vulnerable populations; c.Increase support and awareness for mental and physical health and wellness, and d.Continue to work with the City’s Police and Community Together (PACT) team, the County’s Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC), and other local municipalities in implementing the San Luis Obispo Countywide 10-year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. Item #2 HRC Recommended Goal for 2019-21: Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity “Identify and implement policies and procedures to encourage greater social and economic diversity in the City” Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a.Review and make changes to the HRC’s Bylaws and other Advisory Body Bylaws as necessary, to encourage diversity and inclusivity; b.Support, protect, and ensure the implementation of the City’s “welcoming city” designation; c.Explore partnerships with stakeholder groups, including but not limited to, the Five Cities Diversity Coalition, RACE Matters, SLO PACT, and various student groups to listen and learn about opportunities to increase diversity and inclusion; d.Increase commissioner community engagement and involvement to educate and inform City residents about the role of the HRC; and e.Promote the city’s diversity and inclusion efforts through a collaboration with the City’s Promotional Coordinating Committee and internal marketing team. Item #2 Any questions before we move to Public Comment? Item #2 Item #2 PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment: •Verbal Public Comment ➢Participants of the webinar: •Submit a ‘question’that includes your name and item number (or public comment)for the item you would like to speak on. •Once public comment for the item is called, your microphone will be unmuted and you will have three minutes to speak. •You can also click the “Raise Hand”icon to signal that you would like to speak. 2021-23 Financial Plan Proposed Goals & Objectives Background [provide background narrative for goals] Goals [provide as many goals as seem reasonable considering that resources are limited and the City Council considered a consolidation of goals in 2020-21] 1. Goal #1… [provide narrative detailing goal] 2. Goal #2…. [provide narrative detailing goal] Item #2 Item #3 BUSINESS ITEM 3.Grants-in-Aid 2019-20 Year-End Report Review __________________________________________________ Recommendation: Review the year-end reports for the 2019-20 Grants-in-Aid program year and report on grantee key accomplishments.Due to changeover in commissioners from this grant cycle,year-end reports are being circulated for general review,no specific presentations required. 2019-20 Grants-in-Aid Liaison Assignments Item #3 Item #3 PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment: •Verbal Public Comment ➢Participants of the webinar: •Submit a ‘question’that includes your name and item number (or public comment)for the item you would like to speak on. •Once public comment for the item is called, your microphone will be unmuted and you will have three minutes to speak. •You can also click the “Raise Hand”icon to signal that you would like to speak. Item #4 BUSINESS ITEM 4.Review of 2021-22 Grants-in-Aid Application ___________________________________________________ Recommendation: Review the draft Grants-in-Aid application for the 2021-22 funding year and make revisions if necessary. Item #4 PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment: •Verbal Public Comment ➢Participants of the webinar: •Submit a ‘question’that includes your name and item number (or public comment)for the item you would like to speak on. •Once public comment for the item is called, your microphone will be unmuted and you will have three minutes to speak. •You can also click the “Raise Hand”icon to signal that you would like to speak. Item #5 BUSINESS ITEM 5.Diversity,Equity,and Inclusivity (DEI)Task Force Coordination Updates a.City Council consideration of DEI grant funding recommendations on November 17th b.HRC ongoing implementation and strategic planning ideas ___________________________________________________ Recommendation: Ongoing opportunity to update the Commission on DEI initiatives from the DEI Task Force. Item #5 PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment: •Verbal Public Comment ➢Participants of the webinar: •Submit a ‘question’that includes your name and item number (or public comment)for the item you would like to speak on. •Once public comment for the item is called, your microphone will be unmuted and you will have three minutes to speak. •You can also click the “Raise Hand”icon to signal that you would like to speak. Item #6 & #7 STAFF & COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS 6.Staff Updates 6.Commissioner Updates ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. via teleconference The Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission will resume shortly *Recess in Progress*