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Human Relations Commission
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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, November 4, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. via teleconference by Chair Campbell.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Angie Kasprzak, Jeannette Richardson, Emily Rosten,
Megan Souza, Vice Chair Abe Lincoln, and Chair Renoda Campbell
Absent: None
Staff & Guests: Cara Vereschagin, Housing Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
--End of Public Comment--
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Consideration of Minutes of the Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting of
October 7, 2020.
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSTEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
SOUZA, 6-0-0 to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Relations
Commission of October 7, 2020.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Advisory Body Goal Development for 2021-23
As part of the 2021-23 Financial Plan, all City advisory bodies are tasked with providing goals for
the next two years. The Commission opened up discussion and concluded on the following goals to
submit for consideration in the 2021-23 Financial Plan: Housing; Homeless Prevention and
Advocacy; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity; and Awareness and Access to Healthcare. The
Commission chose to think over the related tasks and funding priorities for each goal over the next
month and gave direction to finalize everything during their December meeting.
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Human Relations Commission Meeting of November 4, 2020
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3. Grants-in-Aid 2019-20 Year-End Report Review
The Commission discussed the year-end reports per their liaison assignments and briefly reported
out on key accomplishments their assigned organizations made use of GIA funding. Several
organizations had related that funds were utilized and really appreciated.
4. Review of 2021-22 Grants-in-Aid Application
Housing Coordinator Vereschagin opened up the discussion to review the draft Grants-in-Aid
program application. Commissioners agreed that programs in which existing fundraising and
services had been severely impacted by COVID-19 be specially considered during this funding cycle.
Vereschagin made these various corrections to the draft application during the review.
5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) Coordination Updates
Chair Campbell shared the latest information from the DEI Task Force. Housing Coordinator
Vereschagin discussed scheduling the future strategic planning session for the HRC. The HRC
requested a training on the Brown Act.
STAFF & COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
6. Staff Updates
Housing Coordinator Vereschagin relayed to the Commission that the 2021-22 CDBG & GIA
Funding Priorities developed at the HRC’s previous meeting were being considered on Nov.
17 by the City Council. She also announced that coordination had begun with lenders and
investors on the Broad Street Place project that received 2020-21 CDBG funding.
7. Commissioner Updates
Commissioner Richardson announced that HASLO will have on-site access to healthcare in
new the new development funded through the State HomeKey grant in Paso Robles.
Chair Campbell welcomed the newest commissioner up for appointment to the HRC.
Commissioner Souza and Rosten reminded the Commission to check-in with their GIA liaison
organizations.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Campbell adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human
Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., via
teleconference.
APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: 12/02/2020