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FROM: Monica Irons, Director of Human Resources
Greg Zocher, Human Resources Manager
Prepared By: Kate Auslen, Human Resources Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: 2013-14 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA)
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION
As recommended by the HRC, approve the 2013-14 GIA allocations in the amount of $131,600
(Attachment 1) and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each grant recipient.
DISCUSSION
Background
The City of SLO Grants-in-Aid Program, overseen by the Human Relations Commission, provides
financial support to non-profit organizations promoting the economic and social well-being of their
clients. Grants are made to organizations based in the City of San Luis Obispo or agencies based in
neighboring communities serving a significant number of City residents. If agencies submit
applications for multiple programs, they are asked to rank them in priority order.
The HRC, the Housing Programs Manager, the Deputy Director of the Community Development
Department, and the Human Resources Manager conducted a Public Needs Workshop in September
2012 to gather information on San Luis Obispo’s current human and social service needs for the
2013-2014 GIA and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) cycles. The HRC heard
testimony from a variety of applicants.
In December 2012, the HRC formally launched its annual GIA process. Notices advertising the
availability of grant funds for local service organizations providing human and social services in the
City were publicized in The Tribune and placed on the City’s website. In addition, grant recipients
from prior years were e-mailed grant applications and information about the 2013-2014 GIA
process. Completed GIA applications were due to the City on February 4, 2013. The HRC received
applications from 38 agencies requesting funding for 38 programs. The grant requests totaled
$248,084.
Review Process
Upon receiving the grant applications, the HRC convened the GIA subcommittee of Commissioners
Matheny, Tilley and Trout. The subcommittee used the following non-ranked GIA funding
priorities approved by Council on October 2, 2012, when evaluating applications:
1. Homeless prevention including supportive services and transitional housing
2. Hunger and malnutrition prevention
3. Supportive physical and mental health services
Meeting Date
Item Number July 02, 2013
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4. Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities
5. Supportive services for youth and their development; especially targeted to youth at risk
Total grant requests exceeded the 2013-14 GIA budget of $131,600 by over $115,000. While this
challenged the subcommittee members, they carefully used the Council’s GIA funding priorities to
guide their recommendations. After thoroughly reviewing all applications, the subcommittee
presented preliminary grant recommendations to the full Commission at the April 3, 2013 HRC
meeting. As part of this discussion, the HRC agreed to make some changes to the subcommittee’s
recommendations (Attachment 2).
Staff invited all GIA applicants to a Public Hearing held May 1, 2013 (Attachment 3). Nineteen
members from various non-profit organizations spoke in support of the GIA program. While many
thanked the HRC for its support, some expressed disappointment in either not being recommended
for a grant, or the recommendation being for an amount lower than requested. After hearing public
testimony, the HRC discussed and approved the subcommittee’s recommendations.
Funding Recommendation Summary
The HRC’s 2013-14 GIA recommendations are as follows:
1. Provide for the disbursement of $131,600 as included in the 2013-15 Financial Plan.
2. Provide funding to 33 programs with grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
3. Deny funding to the following 5 programs:
A. Campfire Central Coast of CA: After School Camp Fire Clubs
B. Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center: Journeys - Adventures and Voyagers Social
Dance
C. Hope for Parents: Sibling Grief Counseling
D. Jack’s Helping Hand: The Assistance Program
E. Partnership for the Children: La Clinica de Tolosa
Funding Recommendation Discussion
In making recommendations, the HRC considered whether funds would be used to provide direct
services to clients, collaboration with other agencies, and the prioritization of multiple grants from
the same agency. Funding recommendations are outlined in detail in the GIA Summary
Recommendations (Attachment 1).
Funding Denials
With 38 applications requesting over $115,000 above the GIA budget of $131,600, the HRC was
required to make difficult decisions. Therefore, in addition to fully funding a few requests and
partially funding a number of requests, ultimately the HRC was obliged to recommend not funding
some requests.
Prior to the May 1, 2013 HRC public hearing, the GIA applicants were informed of the HRC’s
tentative funding recommendations. At the public hearing all applicants were given an opportunity to
provide public comment. Representatives for all programs denied funding had the opportunity to
address the HRC and ask them to reconsider their recommendations. Some agencies expressed
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disappointment yet understood the challenge before the HRC: too few funds to address the many
needs. The HRC appreciated the input from all agencies represented at the May 1, 2013, public
hearing.
Contracts
Upon Council adoption of the HRC’s GIA award recommendations, the City will enter into
contracts with each organization. The HRC and City staff will monitor the contracts throughout the
year.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Human Relations program budget proposed $131,600 for Grants in Aid funding in the City’s
2013-2015 Preliminary Financial Plan. Consistent with the adopted Financial Plan, the HRC
recommends allocating the full amount.
ALTERNATIVES
Do not approve allocating some or all of the funds. This alternative is not recommended, given the
need in the community and the careful evaluation and consideration by the HRC.
ATTACHMENTS
1. GIA Summary Recommendations
2. Minutes of the April 3, 2013 HRC Meeting
3. Minutes of the May 1, 2013 HRC Meeting
AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE
Binder containing the complete 2013-2014 GIA Applications
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
2013 GRANTS-IN-AID SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING:
1. ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE: HYDROPONIC NURSERY
2012 Grant Award N/A
2013 Grant Request $ 5,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000
The Achievement House provides vocational opportunities for individuals with special needs.
Funding provides for expansion of the Nursery Program. The Nursery Program at Achievement
House is a combination of growing, maintaining and selling plants, arrangements and craft
items. This program trains program participants on proper planting techniques, pest control,
proper irrigation and sales techniques.
2. ALLIANCE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS (APA): PRESCRIPTION ACCESS FOR
HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES
2012 Grant Award $ 2,700
2013 Grant Request $ 7,500
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 2,700
APA helps individuals obtain brand-name medications at no cost, assisting them in protecting
their health and well-being. By accessing prescription programs, they can retain scarce
resources for basic human needs such as food and shelter. APA serves low and moderate
income children, adults, families, the disabled and the elderly; including the uninsured, under-
insured, unemployed, underemployed, farm worker, homeless persons, working poor and other
disenfranchised communities.
3. ALPHA PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT: EMERGENCY BABY FOOD AND
FORMULA
2012 Grant Award $ 3,000
2013 Grant Request $ 4,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 3,000
Alpha Pregnancy and Parenting support provides supplemental and emergency baby food and
formula for families in SLO. Alpha is often the final resource for struggling families who need
baby food and formula at a moments notice. Once these families have exhausted every other
resource, they come to Alpha. Support includes maternity and infant clothing, diapers, cribs, car
seats and other infant equipment. Alpha also supplies food for children up to the age of five,
who are at nutritional risk.
4. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
2012 Grant Award N/A
2013 Grant Request $ 10,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000
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Funding will provide education and training to Alzheimer’s patients, their caregivers and the
community at large. Training includes emotional support groups and methods of caregiving.
There is extensive collaboration with other healthcare and senior organizations to provide
outreach and build awareness.
5. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SLO COUNTY: OPERATION SCHOOL BELL (OSB)
2012 Grant Award $ 4,000
2013 Grant Request $ 6,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000
OSB provides school appropriate clothing to children in need in grades K through 6. OSB
believes that children will get the maximum benefit from their educational experience if they feel
good about themselves and their appearance. In addition, it provides relief to families who are
having difficulty providing their children with basic needs.
6. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SLO COUNTY: YOUTH MENTORING
2012 Grant Award $ 4,000
2013 Grant Request $ 7,500
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000
Funding provides for targeted and careful volunteer recruiting, screening and matching, as well
as ongoing support for volunteers, children and families, insuring child safety and sustaining
successful long term relationships with positive outcomes. The grant will help Big Brothers Big
Sisters finance the overall mission of the organization: To help children of SLO County reach
their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships.
7. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SLO COUNTY (CAPSLO): FORTY
WONDERFUL PROGRAM
2012 Grant Award $ 0
2013 Grant Request $ 4,500
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 3,000
CAPSLO’s Forty Wonderful Project is requesting funds to improve access to medical services,
promote early detection and intervention of chronic diseases, and reduce mortality for low-
income women, aged 40 and older. Early detection of life-threatening cancer is one of their
highest priorities.
8. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SLO COUNTY (CAPSLO): ADULT WELLNESS
AND PREVENTION SCREENING
2012 Grant Award $ 5,000
2013 Grant Request $ 6,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000
CAPSLO’s Senior Health Screening Program is requesting funds to provide low-income adults,
40 years and over, residing in the City of SLO with free, professional, mobile health education
and screening services in a familiar environment. By bringing services directly to this
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population, the program ensures that their health is checked regularly and new conditions are
detected early. The program is uniquely able to reach those who have limited access to
transportation or who have other difficulties accessing medical care due to language barriers;
disability; lack of primary care physician; inability to afford such services’ or reluctance to talk to
a doctor about health concerns or issues.
9. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SLO COUNTY (CAPSLO): CASE
MANAGEMENT HOMELESS PREVENTION/STABLE HOUSING
2012 Grant Award $ 8,000
2013 Grant Request $ 10,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 8,000
CAPSLO’s Case Management Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Project is requesting
funds to provide short-term rental assistance, mortgage payment, or other financial assistance
to families threatened with eviction. It also assists households in securing housing by providing
them with financial assistance for rent and/or security deposit. In addition to financial
assistance, households meet with a case manager to receive financial education and
counseling.
10. CASA SOLANA: HOMELESS BEDS
2012 Grant Award $ 4,500
2013 Grant Request $ 5,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 4,500
Casa Solana is a residential program for women in recovery from substance abuse problems.
Women seeking services at Casa Solana are asked to pay a monthly fee for program
participation which includes, room, board, program materials, staff support and transportation.
However, many women who come to Casa Solana are homeless and have very limited funds or
no income at all. It is Casa Solana’s policy not to turn anyone away due to lack of funds. This
grant request is to support the beds for these homeless women until they have the ability to
earn regular income.
11. CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CENTER: THERAPEUTIC CLASSROOM
INSTRUCTION/ PARENT EDUCATION
2012 Grant Award $ 8,000
2013 Grant Request $ 10,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 8,000
The Child Development Center is requesting funds to support their Therapeutic Classroom
Instruction project. The intervention is specifically designed to educate families and children so
they can be successful and functional in life. They serve children and families with the highest
risk of abuse, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, developmental delays, and
incapacitation by providing therapeutic instruction and parenting support.
12. COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER: AFFORDABLE THERAPY FOR LOW INCOME
AND UNINSURED CLIENTS
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2012 Grant Award $ 4,500
2013 Grant Request $ 6,500
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 4,500
Community Counseling Center is requesting funds to cover short-term, low-cost professional
counseling for those who have a low income and no insurance. Professional therapists
volunteer their services for clients suffering from depression, grief, anxiety and other problems
that are barriers to their ability to function as productive members of the community.
13. COTTAGE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL: COAST CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER-
SLO RESPITE
2012 Grant Award N/A
2013 Grant Request $ 4,542
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000
Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital is requesting funds to provide respite to caregivers of
dependent adults with disabilities or cognitive impairments in San Luis Obispo. Family
caregivers are at a much higher risk for stress related medical and mental health problems than
their non-caregiving peers. The funding for respite care will allow these caregivers to have time
off to attend to their own needs as well as receive family consultation and emotional support
services from the Coast Caregiver Resource Center in San Luis Obispo.
14. COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SLO COUNTY, INC.: CASA ADVOCACY
2012 Grant Award $ 6,000
2013 Grant Request $ 8,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 6,000
CASA is requesting funds to help the program with recruiting, screening, training, and
supervision of community volunteers to advocate for children under the jurisdiction of the
juvenile court due to child abuse and neglect. CASA advocates for the best interests of abused
and neglected children within the court system.
15. FOOD BANK COALITION OF SLO COUNTY: SENIOR BROWN BAG/ HARVEST BAG
2012 Grant Award $ 10,000
2013 Grant Request $ 15,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 10,000
The Food Bank Coalition is requesting funds to acquire and distribute low-cost and free food to
distribution sites throughout SLO County. The objectives of the distributions are to supplement
food available to low-income residents, regularly contribute to their nutritional intake, and to
lessen the impact of food purchases on the limited financial resources.
16. GAY AND LESBIAN ALLI ANCE: GALA Q YOUTH PROJECT
2012 Grant Award $ 2,000
2013 Grant Request $ 8,800
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000
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GALA is requesting funds to support the Q Youth Project consisting of weekly facilitated
meetings, social events, and educational and training activities. The Project seeks to create a
safe environment for social interaction among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and
questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the City of SLO, as well as the development of Gay/Straight
Alliance (GSA) organizations on local high school campuses. The Project draws upon leaders
and role models to educate, mentor, and inspire LGBTQ youth, their parents, and educators.
17. NOOR FOUNDATION: SLO NOOR CLINIC – HEALTHCARE FOR THE UNINSURED
2012 Grant Award $ 5,000
2013 Grant Request $ 7,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 6,000
The Noor Foundation is requesting funds to provide the underserved and disadvantaged of
SLO County with free access to quality acute, non-emergent care they deserve regardless of
race, ethnicity, religion, immigration or socioeconomic status. The clinic provides basic primary
care, physical exams for disease prevention and screening, and on-going medical supervision
of adults with acute and chronic illnesses.
18. ONE COOL EARTH: GARDEN MATCHMAKING
2012 Grant Award $ 3,000
2013 Grant Request $ 3,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 3,000
One Cool Earth is requesting funds to support the Garden Matchmaking program. Garden
Matchmaking connects landless gardeners with landowners that are willing to share. More than
often, this creates a bond between those who cannot afford land with physically disabled or
elderly persons who have land but may not be able to garden alone. Produce is allocated on a
case by case basis, but gardeners are encouraged to donate excess to the Food Bank. Funding
will offset water costs, liability insurance and staff coordination of the program.
19. OPTIONS FAMILY SERVICES
2012 Grant Award N/A
2013 Grant Request $ 2,400
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000
Funding will provide four trainings for the general public on the treatment and complications of
diabetes, specifically targeted to people with developmental disabilities who are at a high risk.
The objective of this training is to reduce the dependency on medications to control the
symptoms of diabetes.
20. PEOPLES SELF-HELP HOUSING: HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING SERVICES
2012 Grant Award $ 5,000
2013 Grant Request $ 10,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000
People’s Self Help Housing provides affordable housing and programs leading to self -
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sufficiency for low income families, seniors and other special needs groups. Funding will help
individuals and families find permanent affordable housing, help them stabilize during the
transition, and prevent homelessness for households at risk of losing shelter.
21. SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OF SLO COUNTY: SERVING HOT LUNCHES TO
SENIORS COUNTY-WIDE
2012 Grant Award $ 6,000
2013 Grant Request $ 10,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 7,000
The Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County is requesting funds to serve hot noon-time meals
to persons 60 years and older free of charge. A small donation is requested, but no one is
denied a meal based on their ability to donate. The GIA funding will help defray the high cost of
food.
22. SEXUAL ASSAULT RECOVERY AND PREVENTION CENTER (SARP CENTER) OF SLO:
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION SERVICES
2012 Grant Award $ 6,000
2013 Grant Request $ 7,500
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 6,000
The SARP Center is requesting funds to provide crisis intervention services to survivors of
sexual assault and their significant others. Those services include: 24-hour crisis line,
accompaniment to medical exams, law enforcement interviews, court appearances, advocacy,
peer counseling, and information and referrals. The Education Department provides sexual
assault prevention presentations to middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities, as
well as to the general public.
23. SLO COUNTY AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK (ASN): AIDS HOMELESS PREVENTION AND
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM
2012 Grant Award $ 4,000
2013 Grant Request $ 6,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000
ASN is requesting funds for the AIDS Homeless Prevention and Supportive Housing Program.
ASN is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with HIV disease and AIDS,
while also providing support for their families, friends and loved ones. ASN provides unique
and innovative education and prevention interventions to reduce HIV transmission. The primary
goal of ASN’s Supportive Housing Program is to provide affordable, supportive housing
specifically designed to allow persons living with AIDS to remain as independent as possible
during the course of their illness while continuing to reside in SLO.
24. SLO COUNTY AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK (ASN): HEPATITIS C PROJECT (SLOHPC)
HOUSING AND BENEFITS COUNSELING
2012 Grant Award $ 4,000
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2013 Grant Request $ 5,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000
ASN requested funds for the Hepatitis C Project, Benefits Counseling. The SLOHPC Task Force
was formed as a community based grassroots effort to initiate the fight against Hepatitis C. The
SLOHPC Project has been delivering essential services that provide persons living with Hepatitis C
increased access to medical care and improvements in quality of life by providing outreach,
education, health and benefits counseling, and linkages to resources in the community. Grant
funds will ensure that the SLOHCP Benefits Counselor will continue to be able to provide
assistance in accessing appropriate medical care and supportive services.
25. SLO COUNTY YMCA: AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS: 'HEALTHY KIDS
CLUB' & 'CLUB Y'
2012 Grant Award $ 2,900
2013 Grant Request $ 2,925
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 2,900
The SLO County YMCA is requesting funds to provide after-school enrichment activities.
Positive, organized after school activities are proven to be effective in guiding children to make
positive choices and engage in healthier lifestyles. This grant will help provide scholarship
assistance for economically challenged families living in SLO.
26. SLO LEGAL ALTERNATIVES CORPORATION: SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT
2012 Grant Award $ 1,000
2013 Grant Request $ 2,500
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 1,500
The Senior Legal Services Project is requesting funds to help provide free legal assistance to
the senior population. Senior Legal Services Project provides services countywide, as well as,
an office in SLO. The project focuses on the needs of low-income and/or isolated seniors,
including housing, income, and the prevention of elder abuse.
27. SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF SLO COUNTY: SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROGRAMS
2012 Grant Award $ 1,500
2013 Grant Request $ 1,500
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 1,500
The Special Olympics of SLO County requested funds to empower people with intellectual
disabilities to realize their full potential and develop their skills though year-round sports training
and competition. Athletes receive weekly sports instruction from volunteer coaches during the
season and teams attend competitions to showcase their skills. No one is ever turned away
because of his/her disability and teams are formed by age and ability level to create a positive
experience for everyone.
28. TRANSITIONAL FOOD AND SHELTER, INC.: TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY SHELTER
FOR THE MEDICALLY FRAGILE HOMELESS
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2012 Grant Award N/A
2013 Grant Request $ 4,950
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 2,500
Transitional Food and Shelter, Inc. is requesting funds to pay rent on apartments and motel
rooms for temporary use by the medically fragile and/or disabled homeless who require
overnight shelter. Clients are prescreened and referred by a hospital following their release or
by social service agencies.
29. TRANSITIONS-MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: GROWING GROUNDS FARM
2012 Grant Award $ 2,500
2013 Grant Request $ 4,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 2,500
Transitions-Mental Health Association is requesting funds to manage the Growing Grounds
Farm which provides paid, competitive therapeutic work to SLO County residents in a variety of
work settings including planting and harvesting field crops, nursery propagation, cultivation,
landscape, janitorial maintenance, product delivery, lettuce washing, accounting, and clerical
support.
30. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY: RAISED BOXES AT THE RANCH
2012 Grant Award N/A
2013 Grant Request $ 3,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 1,000
United Cerebral Palsy is requesting funds to purchase the lumber to build raised planter boxes
at their Ranch. The Ranch is a place where people with developmental disabilities can work,
grow vegetables and then sell them to the public. The raised planter boxes will allow workers in
wheelchairs to participate.
31. UNITED WAY OF SLO COUNTY: 211 SLO COUNTY
2012 Grant Award $ 3,500
2013 Grant Request $ 5,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 3,500
United Way of SLO County is requesting funds for 211 SLO County, which is a free, confidential 24-
hour call center that provides information and referrals to health and human service programs.
Services include medical and mental health referrals, counseling, legal or financial assistance can
call 211 SLO County for information and referrals in their time of need.
32. WILSHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES: CREATIVE MEDIATION – YOUTH CONFLICT
RESOLUTION
2012 Grant Award N/A
2013 Grant Request $ 10,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 3,000
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Wilshire Community Services is requesting funds to expand its peer mediation program. The
Peer Mediation program teaches students to have constructive conversations and come to a
mutually acceptable agreement. The mediation process empowers students to resolve their
own disputes peacefully and safely.
33. WOMEN’S SHELTER PROGRAM OF SLO COUNTY (WSP): HOMELESS PREVENTION
AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
2012 Grant Award $ 5,000
2013 Grant Request $ 11,107
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 5,500
WSP is requesting funds to support the Homeless Prevention and Assistance for Domestic
Violence Victims program. Many domestic violence victims will be unemployed and/or
homeless as a result of the current economic downturn. After clients’ strengths and
weaknesses are assessed, they will be connected with case management services to help
obtain the necessary skills to become empowered and self-sufficient.
ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN DENIED FOR FUNDING:
1. CAMP FIRE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA: AFTER SCHOOL CAMP FIRE CLUBS
2012 Grant Award N/A
2013 Grant Request $ 5,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Camp Fire Central Coast of California requested funds to expand its after-school youth
development clubs by hiring a part time club director. The director would work with parent
volunteers to start four new clubs to help children realize their potential as citizens and confident
leaders. Once established, the clubs would become self -sustained with volunteer leadership.
While the HRC felt this was a worthwhile program, they felt the program served a very limited
population and duplicated services provided by other applicants.
2. CENTRAL COAST AUTISM SPECTRUM CENTER: JOURNEYS – ADVENTURES AND
VOYAGERS DANCE
2012 Grant Award $ 0
2013 Grant Request $ 3,860
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center is requesting funding to support inclusive opportunities for
San Luis Obispo county teens with developmental disabilities. Teen dances have been successful
in helping create a network of peers and mentors, sense of belonging and social opportunity for
teens with Autism.
While the HRC felt this was a worthwhile program, they felt it to be a better use of funds to
support ongoing programs versus a one-time event.
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3. HOPE FOR PARENTS
2012 Grant Award N/A
2013 Grant Request $ 3,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Hope for Parents requested funding to provide Christian counseling to grief stricken youth who
have lost a sibling. Each child would receive 5-10 counseling sessions. While HRC felt this was a
worthwhile program, they felt this was a duplication of service already provided.
While the HRC felt this was a worthwhile cause, insufficient information was provided to allow
the HRC to evaluate the program’s effectiveness.
4. JACK’S HELPING HAND: THE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
2012 Grant Award N/A
2013 Grant Request $ 7,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Jack’s Helping Hand requested funding for medical products, therapies and transportation costs to
special needs children who are uninsured or under-insured. These children often have specialized
healthcare needs due to chronic illnesses and their needs are unmet by standard resources.
While the HRC felt this was a worthwhile program, they felt the program already has strong
sources of funding and did not want to divert funds from struggling agencies.
5. PARTNERSHIP FOR THE CHILDREN OF SLO COUNTY: LA CLINICA DE TOLOSA (CDT)
2012 Grant Award $ 2,000
2013 Grant Request $ 15,000
2013 HRC Recommendation $ 0
CDT is requesting funds to provide dental services for children residing in SLO whose families
face economic hardships. CDT provides a full spectrum of treatment including preventive,
restorative, operative and emergency dental care for children between the ages of one to
adolescence, as well as Foster Care children under the age of 18. CDT is the only dental facility
of this kind in SLO County.
While the HRC felt this was a worthwhile program, the agency is not located within City limits
and there are a low number of City residents served by the program.
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC)
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
April 3, 2013
5:00 p.m.
990 Palm St – Council Hearing Room
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 PM
PRESENT: Vice Chairperson: Louise Matheny Commissioners: Robert Clayton, Janet
Pierucci, John Rollefson, Ivan Simon, Ronald Tilley, Hillary Trout
ABSENT:
STAFF
PRESENT: Greg Zocher, Human Resources Manager; Monica Irons, Director of
Human Resources; Maeve Kennedy-Grimes, City Clerk
OATHS OF
OFFICE: JANET PIERUCCI AND ROBERT CLAYTON (KENNEDY-GRIMES)
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Moved by Tilley/Simon to approve the minutes of March 6, 2013 as amended;
motion carried 7:0.
______________________________________________________________
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Item 1. ELECT CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON (MATHENY)
Moved by Clayton/Tilley to elect Commissioner Trout as Chair; motion carried 7:0.
Moved by Clayton/Rollefson to elect Commissioner Matheny as Vice Chair; motion
carried 7:0.
Item 2. 2012-13 GRANTS IN AID MID YEAR REPORTS (ROLLEFSON/TROUT)
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Commissioner Rollefson reported on Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County,
Wilshire Community Services Senior Peer Counseling & Good Neighbor Program,
and Food Bank Coalition of SLO County.
Commissioner Trout reported on One Cool Earth, and SLO County YMCA and will
report next meeting on SLO County Aids Support Network and Partnership for the
Children of SLO County.
Item 3. REVIEW BYLAWS (MATHENY)
Moved by Matheny/Tilley to accept bylaws as presented; motion carried 7:0.
Item 4. RE-ASSIGN GRANTS IN AID LIAISONS FOR 2012-13 (MATHENY)
Grants in Aid Liaisons were re-assigned by consensus as follows:
Clayton - Community Counseling Center, Special Olympics of SLO County,
Gay and Lesbian Alliance, Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center.
Pierucci – Senior Volunteer Services, Transitions Mental Health Association,
Alliance for Pharmacuetical Access, Noor Foundation
Tilley – Alpha Pregnancy and Parenting Support
Item 5. RELEASE 4TH QUARTER 2012-2013 MAXINE LEWIS MEMORIAL
SHELTER FUNDS (MATHENY)
Commissioner Matheny recused.
Moved Rollefson/Tilley to release 4th quarter funds; motion carried 6:0 (1 recused).
Item 6. PRELIMINARY REVIEW 2013-2014 GRANTS-IN-AID SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS (MATHENY, TILLEY, TROUT)
ACTION: Commissioners deliberated on subcommittee recommendations and
agreed by consensus to minor modifications in funding recommendations. Matheny
recused for CAPSLO portion of discussion.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Clayton and Pierucci requested staff send a copy of all 2013-14 Grants in Aid
Applications to review as well as copies of the 2012-13 Grants in Aid Applications for
their liaison agencies.
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There being no further business to come before the HRC, Trout adjourned the HRC
meeting at 7:45 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 5:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers at 990 Palm St.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Zocher,
Human Resources Manager
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Attachment 3
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC)
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
May 1, 2013
5:00 p.m.
990 Palm St – Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 PM
PRESENT: Chairperson: Hillary Trout; Vice Chairperson: Louise Matheny
Commissioners: Robert Clayton, Janet Pierucci, John Rollefson, Ivan Simon,
Ronald Tilley, Hillary Trout
ABSENT:
STAFF
PRESENT: Greg Zocher, Human Resources Manager; Monica Irons, Human
Resources Director
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Moved by Pierucci/ Matheny to approve the minutes of April 3, 2013 as
amended; motion carried 7:0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
James Statler – Community Counseling Center (CCC)
Debbie Bertrando – Options Family Services
Alyce Crawford – Coast Caregiver Resource Center
Jean Hoyt – Coast Caregiver Resource Center
Mary Sheridan – Coast Caregiver Resource Center
Kristen Arias – Special Olympics of SLO County
Catherine Manning – People’s Self Help Housing
Charlene Ables – Assistance League
Dr. Noristani - SLO Noor Foundation
Rachel Cementina – United Way of SLO County
Carl Hansen – Food Bank
Pearl Munock – Transitional Food and Shelter
Mark Shaffer – United Cerebral Palsy
Raye Fleming – CAPSLO
Aaron Lewis – CAPSLO
Lisa Fraser/Carol Florence – Brothers Big Sisters
Kelly Donohue – Creative Mediation
Joe Serrano – Alliance for Pharmacuetical Access
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BUSINESS ITEMS
Item 1. 2013-2014 GRANTS-IN-AID RECOMMENDATIONS (TROUT)
Commissioner Matheny recused.
Moved by Tilley/Simon to accept subcommittee’s recommendation of Grants-in-Aid
recommendations; motion carried 6:0 (1 recused).
Item 2. REVIEW 3RD QUARTER 2012-2013 MAXINE LEWIS MEMORIAL
SHELTER REPORT (TROUT/TORRES)
Commissioner Matheny recused. Report was received and reviewed.
Item 3. 2012-13 GRANTS IN AID MID YEAR REPORTS (TROUT)
Commissioners Tilley and Trout will report on their final agencies at the next meeting.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
There being no further business to come before the HRC, Trout adjourned the HRC
meeting at 6:05 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 5:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers at 990 Palm St.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Zocher,
Human Resources Manager
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