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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-2021 HRC MinutesMinutes Human Relations Commission Wednesday, October 6, 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, October 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. via teleconference, by Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Stephanie Carlotti, Jesse Grothaus, Megan Souza, Taryn Warrecker, Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak, and Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth Absent: Commissioner Emily Rosten Staff & Guests: Michael Codron, Community Development Director; Owen Goode, Assistant Planner; Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City Clerk 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 September 1, 2021. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WARRECKER, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER SOUZA, 6-0-1 (Commissioner Carlotti abstained, Commissioner Rosten absent) to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission of September 1, 2021. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 2.2021 Community Needs Workshop Assistant Planner Owen Goode presented an overview of the Community Development Block Grant and Grants-in-Aid processes and timelines, which highlighted key dates for the applicants. He also explained that the Workshop is intended to gather information from the public, regarding health and human service needs in order to develop funding priorities for the 2022-23 grant cycle. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Minutes Human Relations Commission Meeting of October 6, 2021 Page 2 Public Comments: Bernadette Bernardi - Literacy for Life Courtney Haile - RACE Matters Jenny Luciano - Big Brothers Big Sisters Sister Theresa Harpin - Restorative Partners Noha Kolkailah - Peace Academy --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: By consensus, the Human Relations Commission received public comments on current community health and human services needs in San Luis Obispo. 3.2021-22 Funding Priorities Public Comments: Riley Smith - 2-1-1 Bernadette Bernardi - Literacy for Life Jenny Luciano - Big Brothers Big Sisters Emily Hansen --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GROTHAUS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WARRECKER, 6-0-1 (Commissioner Rosten absent) to forward the following funding priorities for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Grants-in-Aid (GIA) programs to the City Council for approval (added language shown in red): GIA Funding Priorities Main Priority: Homelessness 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, veterans and/or people with disabilities in need •Supportive, development, and care services for children and youth in need •Services encouraging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in marginalized communities, including access to language services CDGB Funding Priorities 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, low and moderate income jobs). City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Minutes Human Relations Commission Meeting of October 6, 2021 Page 3 STAFF & COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS 4.Staff Updates Assistant Planner Owen Goode informed the Commission that staff has administered most of the GIA checks for the last cycle to grant recipients. The outstanding checks are awaiting signatures by the recipients on the final contract, once those contracts are executed, staff can release the remainder of the checks. Any questions should be directed to Owen Goode at ogoode@slocity.org or (805) 781-7576. Community Development Director Michael Codron informed the Commission that, with the adoption of the new Financial Plan, City Council approved a new position in the Community Development Department, a Code Enforcement Technician. The program is geared toward safe housing outreach and education. Expectations for the position are that they focus on landlord-tenant outreach to improve relationships, prevent evictions, and provide education both on campus and off as it relates to safe housing. A conditional offer of employment has been accepted and the new staff member will join the department in the coming weeks. 5.Commissioner Updates Vice Chair Kasperzak provided information about weekly Landlord-Tenant Clinics offered by the SLO Legal Assistance Foundation at the San Luis Obispo Superior Court and Paso Robles Superior Court. The clinic is offered Monday through Friday at 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. For more information, visit their website at https://slolaf.org/what-we-do/landlord-tenant-clinic/ or call (805) 548-0797. ADJOURNMENT Chair Colyer-Worth adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., via teleconference. APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: 11/03/2021