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Human Relations Commission
Wednesday, November 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, November 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. via teleconference, by Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Stephanie Carlotti (joined at 5:05 p.m.), Jesse
Grothaus, Emily Rosten, Megan Souza, Taryn Warrecker, Vice Chair
Angie Kasprzak, and Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth
Absent: None
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
October 6, 2021.
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSTEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
GROTHAUS, 6-0-1 (Commissioner Carlotti absent) to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the Human Relations Commission of October 6, 2021.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Grants-in-Aid 2020-21 Year-End Report Review
Recommendation: Review the year-end reports for the 2020-21 Grants-in-Aid program year
and report on grantee key accomplishments. Due to changeover in commissioners from this
grant cycle, year-end reports are being circulated for general review, no specific presentations
required.
Assistant Planner Owen Goode presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
questions.
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: The Human Relations Commission reviewed the year-end reports for the 2020-21
Grants-in-Aid program year and discussed best practices for the next cycle. No further action
was taken.
3. Review of 2022-23 Grants-in-Aid Application Template
Recommendation: Review and approve the draft Grants-in-Aid application for the 2022-23
funding year and make revisions if necessary.
Assistant Planner Owen Goode presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
questions.
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CARLOTTI, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
ROSTEN, 7-0-0 to approve the Grants-in-Aid application for the 2022-23 funding year.
STAFF & COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
4. Staff Updates
Assistant Planner Owen Goode provided an update on the City’s effort to hire a
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager. The application can be found on the City’s
website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/slobispo and Commissioners are
encouraged to spread the word. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2021.
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5. Commissioner Updates
Commissioner Carlotti reported that she contacted 2/3 businesses that she liaisons for and
will be conducting site visits next week.
Commissioner Rosten reported that she contacts her businesses on a quarterly basis.
Chair Colyer-Worth reminded the Commission that the Buy Local Shopping program is back
Vice Chair Kasprzak reported that she drafted an application to get high school and middle
schools to get them involved with forming their own Human Relations Commissions
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Colyer-Worth adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human
Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., via
teleconference.
APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: XX/XX/2021
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