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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a. 08-03-2022 HRC Draft Minutes 1 Human Relations Commission Minutes August 3, 2022, 5:00 p.m. Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commissioners Present: Commissioner Stephanie Carlotti, Commissioner Megan Souza, Commissioner Taryn Warrecker, Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak, Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth Human Relations Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Catuih Campos, Commissioner Jesse Grothaus City Staff Present: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau, Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order on August 3, 2022 at 5:07 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Colyer-Worth. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment-- 3. CONSENT 3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - JULY 12, 2022 RESCHEDULED HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Vice Chair Kasprzak Second By Commissioner Souza To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of July 12, 2022. Ayes (5): Commissioner Carlotti, Commissioner Souza, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer-Worth Absent (2): Commissioner Campos, and Commissioner Grothaus CARRIED (5 to 0) Page 5 of 11 2 4. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.a SELECTION OF A DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION GRANT APPLICATION REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau provided the staff report and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Motion By Commissioner Warrecker Second By Vice Chair Kasprzak The Commission nominated Vice Chair Kasprzak, Commissioner Souza, and Commissioner Carlotti to serve on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant Application Review Subcommittee. Ayes (5): Commissioner Carlotti, Commissioner Souza, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer-Worth Absent (2): Commissioner Campos, and Commissioner Grothaus CARRIED (5 to 0) 4.b FOLLOW UP ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE HRC STRATEGIC VISION Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau provided the staff report and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Motion By Commissioner Souza Second By Commissioner Warrecker Commissioners approved the following strategic vision statement: It is the purpose of the Human Relations Commission advise and make recommendations to the City Council, which promote and advance inclusion, mutual understanding, respect, and equitable treatment for all San Luis Obispo residents. The HRC promotes and improves human relations and equity by working with City staff: o to provide a forum where marginalized members of our community can raise issues as they relate to the Commission's focus areas, air complaints, or look for resources within the City. o encourage local non-profits to take new and creative approaches to solve the most prevalent human service needs in our community. o build community partnerships. o ensuring broad representation in Commission initiatives. Page 6 of 11 3 Ayes (5): Commissioner Carlotti, Commissioner Souza, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer-Worth Absent (2): Commissioner Campos, and Commissioner Grothaus CARRIED (5 to 0) By consensus, Commissioners approved the following workplan: Core Service / Strategic Focus Meeting Date Workplan (tentative) Community Needs Assessment, Increased Community Engagement, Enhanced Relationship / Reporting to Council September 7, 2022  City Homelessness Strategic Planning Discussion  Visit from Council Liaisons  Community Needs Workshop Planning Grant Recommendation and Community Needs Workshop October 5, 2022  Review and vote of DEI Grant recommendations  Host Community Needs Workshop Grant Recommendation and Increased Community Engagement November 2, 2022  Review DEI grant presentation for Council  Review HRC Human Services Grant application  2023-35 Goal Discussion Increased Community Engagement Grant Recommendation December 7, 2022  Review of City’s Public Engagement and Noticing manual updates  Discussion of Climate Action Plan from Office of Sustainability  Human Services Grant Application goes live January 4, 2023 Potential Holiday Break Grant Recommendation Increased Community Engagement February 1, 2023  Select Human Services Grant subcommittee  Economic Development and DEI Discussion Increased Community Engagement March 1, 2023  DEI Strategic Plan Update Grant Recommendation Increased Community Engagement, Enhanced Reporting to Council April 5, 2023  Review Human Services Grant recommendations (Invite Council Liaisons)  Community Based Policing Increased Community Engagement Grant Recommendations May 3, 2023  Public Hearing for Human Services Grants  Undocu Support Network presentation on Undocumented Community Needs Survey Page 7 of 11 4 5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau provided the following updates:  THMA Impact of Racism on Mental Health webinar to be held on zoom, August 12, 2022 at 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.  Office of Sustainability will host a Climate Party at Sinsheimer Park on August 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Representative from First 5 SLO would like to come to the next HRC meeting to provide a presentation on childcare initiatives  4th anniversary of 'Food, Not Bombs' 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for September 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. _________________________ APPROVED BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: XX/XX/2022 Page 8 of 11