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CITY of SAN LUIS OBISPO DE&I TASK FORCE
OVERVIEW
July 7, 2020
Background This Council action stems from the work that began in June 2019, and is propelled
by increased xenophobia, the Black Lives Matter protests, and the problems of
systemic racism suffered by many, in many forms. We acknowledge that biases also
adversely affect other marginalized groups in SLO. This Task Force is a commitment
by the City to take local action on these longstanding problems by making
recommendations to the City Council as outlined in this charter.
Vision We envision a San Luis Obispo that is welcoming, inclusive, and
safe. Our city values diversity, promotes equity and belonging, actively denounces
systemic racism, and actively works toward racial justice.
Charter Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in San Luis Obispo by engaging
community leaders and change agents to:
1) Focus on activities that support marginalized racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
2) Collect information and insight about advancing DE&I in San Luis Obispo.
3) Develop a notice of funding availability (NOFA) to support the DE&I work of
proven organizations and best practices for change.
4) Provide guidance and a foundation for creating a 21-23 DE&I-focused Major
City Goal.
5) Strengthen the focus and role of the City’s Human Relations Commission (HRC)
to support the City’s vision.
Outcomes 1) Support the work of DE&I Providers with directed funding for proven or
promising impactful, sustainable projects.
2) A framework / potential scope for a 21-23 DE&I-focused Major City Goal.
3) Provide a recommendation on the role and function of the HRC in relation to
DE&I efforts
Guiding SUPPORT DE&I efforts and organizations; the City is not a subject matter
Principles expert. Research should incorporate work and input already done in this region and
not burden people from unnecessarily retelling their stories and lived experiences.
Community members and organizations can provide critical expertise and play a
vital role in terms of leadership and give perspectives to fund systemic change in
diversity, and inclusion.
COMMIT our resources to support efforts that have the potential for the highest
impact.
We acknowledge that MEANINGFUL and SUSTAINABLE change will happen over
time; the City will support radical incrementalism for the long-term.
FLEXIBILITY is needed; the initial charter may be modified in response to what is
learned and to maximize impact.
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Approach A Task Force of approximately 9-13 members with diverse community and
organization representation, and varied perspectives, will work with City leadership
to:
1) Further understand DE&I issues and what people are experiencing in SLO.
Learn what is happening, what people are experiencing, how to be more
inclusive, and how to make improvements towards a sense of welcoming and
belonging. Understand issues, concerns, what’s missing, and what’s desired.
2) Determine target areas and priorities - the needs and gaps that the City should
and could begin to address and improve, in partnership or otherwise support
through funding.
3) Oversee a grant process focused on targeted areas and priorities. Create a
NOFA, and administer the application and award-selection process.
4) Assist City staff in developing a scope of work for DE&I Major City Goal for 21-
23 Financial Plan.
Proposed July 7, 2020 City Council Review and Authorization
Timeline
July 8 – Aug 15, 2020 Task Force recruitment
Discovery - Learn needs, gaps, strengths
Draft NOFA
Sept 1 – Oct 15, 2020 Task Force convenings
Discovery, continued
Determine target areas, priorities, areas City
can most impact
Finalize NOFA
Sept 15 – Oct 15, 2020 Release NOFA
Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2020 Review grant applications; make selections
Nov 17, 2020 Grantee recommendations to Council
Funds awarded
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1.Confirm
Task Force
Purpose
Task Force Development Committee [Mayor Heidi Harmon, Councilwoman Erica Stewart,
Derek Johnson, project facilitator Dale Magee] clarifies purpose, end goals, process,
expections, etc.
Focus: Racial, ethnic, cultural inequity and injustice
To Council for approval July 7, 2020
2. NOFA
Creation
Grants could be used for small -medium -large efforts, short term -medium term -long term projects;
and a variety of approaches.
Adopt "best fit" criteria: intersection of need x resources x impact
Administration to release NOFA
3.
Discovery
Explore lived experiences, needs, gaps, and best way the City can help advance DE&I in the City of SLO
Glean expertise and recommendations from Task Force members & survey
Convene "listen and learn" sessions -various groups/indiviudals present to the Task Force (ex: 30 min
presentations, focus on need and best way to help)
4. Findings,
Determine
Focus Areas
Task Force reviews input, information learned
Determine priority populations and impact areas -e.g. welcome, inclusion, belonging, equity, awareness,
allyship -to fund
5. Proposal
Review,
Selection
Task Force and support review NOFA. Seek providers to address the identified needs and priorities
Potential option: partner w Community Foundation to adminster the process. Task Force members as the grant
committee
Select grantees/awards; Grantees recommended to City Council
2. Recruit
Task Force
Members
City Clerk to oversee the recruitment process
Seeking members with expertise and/or lived experience, can help City understand the gaps/needs
Obtain recommendations for members from those in the field
Applicants recommended to City Council by Mayor and Councilmember Erica A. Stewart
5. Track
Progress
Task Force reviews progress from grantees
Evaluate overall impact of the funding
6.
DE&I MCG
Task Force & Staff develop MCG for 21-23 (this work is conceurrent to steps above)