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Human Relations Commission
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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, March 3, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. via teleconference by Chair Campbell.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Dusty Colyer-Worth, Angie Kasprzak (arrived at 5:02pm),
Emily Rosten, Megan Souza, Vice Chair Abe Lincoln, and Chair Renoda
Campbell
Absent: Commissioner Jeannette Richardson
Staff & Guests: Cara Vereschagin, Housing Coordinator; Michael Codron, Community
Development Director
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 meeting of February 3,
2021.
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSTEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
VICE CHAIR LINCOLN, 6-0-1 to approve the minutes of the meeting of the Human Relations
Commission of February 3, 2021.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2.Review of 2020-21 Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Mid-Year Reports and Liaison Progress Reports
The Commission discussed the mid-year reports per their liaison assignments and briefly
reported out on key accomplishments their assigned organizations have made using the GIA
funding thus far in the grant cycle. Specifically, the Commission talked about limitations and
impacts on the organizations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and possible expansion of the
expulsion of funds.
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Human Relations Commission Meeting of March 3, 2021
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3.HRC Strategic Planning Implementation
The HRC discussed the healthcare focus area to their purview in relation to the ongoing Strategic
Planning Implementation efforts. Commissioners were in agreement that by supporting policies
focused on health and wellness will improve the overall wellbeing of City residents. Staff discussed
the challenges of the City not being a social services provider, but encouraged the Commission to
keep thinking where a healthcare priority can fit into the business of the City (i.e. Major City Goal or
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity initiatives).
STAFF & COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
4.Staff Updates
Housing Coordinator Vereschagin provided an update on the City Council’s review of the
FY2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recommendations.
5.Commissioner Updates
The Commission thanked Vice Chair Lincoln for his service on the HRC over the years and
Director Codron for attending the meeting and participating in the Strategic Planning
conversation.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Campbell adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human
Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., via teleconference.
APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: 04/07/2021