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Home My WebLink About10-07-2020 HRC PresentationHuman Relations Commission Regular Meeting October 7, 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 September 2,2020. __________________________________________________ Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission of September 2,2020. Item #2 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 2.2020 Community Needs Workshop __________________________________________________ Recommendation: This is a public hearing to solicit public comments on current community health and human services needs in the City of San Luis Obispo.City staff will describe upcoming grant programs,explain how to apply for grant funding,provide an overview of eligible activities,and describe how activities are selected to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)and Grants-in-Aid (GIA)funding through the City of San Luis Obispo. Community Needs Workshop Purpose 1.Kicks-off grant cycles and describes the Grants-in-Aid & Community Development Block Grant programs 2.Solicit public comments on community development and human services needs 3.HRC reviews and updates funding priorities Council adopts and updates funding priorities (scheduled for November 17th, 2020) GIA & CDBG applications reviewed in light of the priorities Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program Provides financial support to non-profit organizations that promote the economic and social well-being of the citizens of San Luis Obispo GIA Program Requirements Organizations may apply if: Non-profit organization Based in San Luis Obispo, or located in neighboring city and serving a significant number of City residents Program requesting funding must be: Tied explicitly to at least one funding priority Compliant with HRC’s Statement of Purpose and Bylaws (program will provide human services) 7 Past GIA Funding Year Number of Applicants Total Requested Total Granted 2011 39 $226,765 $126,600 2012 38 $221,710 $126,600 2013 38 $248,084 $131,600 2014 38 $267,055 $133,900 2015 38 $257,185 $135,500 2016 35 $258,352 $138,500 2017 37 $376,948 $139,885 2018 30 $248,650 $139,652 2019 32 $250,740 $150,000 2020 36 $316,515 $150,000 $150,000 Estimated for 2021 2021-22 GIA Timeline 9 Date Action October 7, 2020 HRC Community Needs Workshop & development of funding priorities November 17,2020 Council approves CDBG and GIA funding priorities established at the Community Needs Workshop December 1,2020 GIA applications available January 29, 2021 Applications due by 5:00 p.m. February 3, 2021 HRC assigns subcommittee to review GIA applications April 7, 2021 HRC reviews GIA recommendations May 5, 2020 HRC public hearing to adopt final GIA recommendations July 2021 Council adopts final GIA recommendations August/Sept 2021 Funds released to grant recipients and GIA Liaisons selected Applications will be available on the City’s website on December 1, 2020 at: https://www.slocity.org/how-do- i-/apply-for/hrc-grants-in-aid Must submit hard copy and digital copy of Application to the City by January 29, 2021 by 5p.m. How to Apply for GIA Funds Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Federal program administered by HUD City included in Urban County Incorporated cities eligible to receive formula based annual grants Funding distributed to each county, non- competitive City funding decisions supported by County, included in Action Plan Projects must directly or indirectly benefit low-income persons. In order to meet the objectives, CDBG funded projects must: Benefit low-income persons and households with incomes below 80% of area median income (currently $97,300 for a 4-person household) Prevent or eliminate slums or blight Meet urgent community development needs that pose a serious, immediate threat to public health or welfare, such as floods, earthquakes, and other disasters 12 CDBG Primary Objectives Public services (i.e. 40 Prado Homeless Services Center Operations) Property acquisition for affordable housing Public facilities that benefit low-income households Accessibility for disabled persons, removal of architectural barriers Housing rehabilitation or construction More activities described in the NOFA: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Planning- Building/Housing/Housing-Forms-Documents/Forms/Grant- Applications/Notice-of-Funding-Availability-(NOFA).pdf CDBG Eligible Activities 14 Past City Share of CDBG Funding *This is an estimated amount for the funding year. Final allocations have yet to be determined. $681,579 $568,370 $506,588 $510,756 $498,446 $466,109 $461,244 $442,462 $459,366 $453,691 $496,355 $513,086 * $- $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021Funding AmountYear CDBG Funding Allocations 2010-2021 2021-22 CDBG Timeline 15 Date Action September 1, 2020 Applications available on ZoomGrants October 7, 2020 HRC Community Needs Workshop & development of funding priorities October 23, 2020 Applications due by 5:00 p.m. November 17, 2020 Council approves funding priorities December 2, 2020 HRC reviews and votes on funding recommendations January 2021 County publishes Draft Action Plan for 30-day public review March/April 2021 Council hearing;adoption of CDBG funding recommendations; County Board of Supervisors approves 2021 Action Plan May 2021 Action Plan due to HUD Applications became available on ZoomGrants on September 1, 2020 at: https://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2333 Must digital applications online to the County by October 23, 2020 All information on CDBG (including other available community development grants), can be accessed via the County’s Notice of Funding Availability: How to Apply for CDBG Funds Recommendation This is a public hearing to solicit public comments on current community health and human services needs in the City of San Luis Obispo. City staff will describe upcoming grant programs, explain how to apply for grant funding, provide an overview of eligible activities, and describe how activities are selected to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Grants-in-Aid (GIA) funding through the City of San Luis Obispo. 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. Item #3 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 3.2021-22 Funding Priorities __________________________________________________ Recommendation: This is a public hearing to solicit public comments to develop funding priorities for the upcoming CDBG and GIA grant programs. Previous 2020-21 GIA Funding Priorities As Adopted by Council Main Priority: Homeless prevention including affordable and alternative housing, supportive services, and transitional housing Remaining Priorities: Hunger and malnutrition prevention Supportive physical and mental health services Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities Supportive services for youth and their development; especially targeted to youth at risk Previous 2020-21 CDBG Funding Priorities as Adopted by Council (ranked) 1)Provide emergency and transitional shelter, homelessness prevention and services. 2)Develop and enhance affordable housing for low and very-low income persons. 3)Promote accessibility and/or removal of architectural barriers for the disabled and elderly. 4)Enhance economic development (to include seismic retrofit, economic stability, low and moderate income jobs). 21 Previous 2020-21 GIA and CDBG Funding Priorities 22 CDBG 1)Provide emergency and transitional shelter, homelessness prevention and services. 2)Develop and enhance affordable housing for low and very-low income persons. 3)Promote accessibility and/or removal of architectural barriers for the disabled and elderly. 4)Enhance economic development (to include seismic retrofit, economic stability, low and moderate income jobs). GIA Main Priority: Homeless prevention including affordable and alternative housing, supportive services and transitional housing Other Priorities: ▪Hunger and malnutrition prevention, ▪Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need, ▪Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities in need, ▪Supportive and developmental services for children and youth in need. Recommendation This is a public hearing to solicit public comments to develop funding priorities for the upcoming CDBG and GIA grant programs. 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.Potential Strategic Thinking Session(s)for Future Diversity,Equity,&Inclusion (DEI) Grant Program Implementation __________________________________________________ Recommendation: Discuss holding a strategic planning session to coordinate future DEI Grant Program Implementation. 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 & #6 STAFF & COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS 5.Staff Updates 6.Commissioner Updates ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. via teleconference The Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission will resume shortly *Recess in Progress*