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Home My WebLink About11-02-2022 HRC Minutes 1 Human Relations Commission Minutes November 2, 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 November 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Roo m 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 - OCTOBER 5, 2022 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Commissioner Warrecker Second By Commissioner Carlotti To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of October 5, 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) 2 4. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.a 2023-25 HRC GOAL SETTING AND FINANCIAL PLANNING DISCUSSION Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau and Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment Public Comments: None --End of Public Comment-- Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment Motion By Commissioner Souza Second By Commissioner Warrecker Approve the following 2023-25 HRC Goals, which are established in alignment with previous Commission visioning workshops and funding priorities: Housing Continue to implement the Housing Element, facilitate affordable, supportive, and transitional housing options; promote creative land use and density opportunities, and modify City fees and processes to increase housing production. Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a. Promote smaller, efficiency units, and adjust development fees accordingly; b. Continue to prioritize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for production and rehabilitation of affordable housing; c. Promote and ensure fair housing practices and policies within the City; d. Explore and promote resources to assist with landlord & tenant issues; e. Explore and promote activities to enhance community-building within existing neighborhoods. 3 Homeless Prevention and Advocacy Continue to support and advocate for a long-term, proactive, sustainable programs that addresses homelessness and focuses on transitioning children, families, and individuals out of homelessness into permanent housing. Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a. Increase the Grants-in-Aid Budget and General Fund support to allow greater financial assistance to non-profits in the community who serve these less fortunate; b. Continue efforts to prevent homelessness and support vulnerable, unhoused individuals with dignity and respect; c. Continue to work with the City’s Police Advisory Council (PAC) team; d. Work with the County of San Luis Obispo to expand mental health and addiction resources and mobile crisis response. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Identify and implement policies and procedures to encourage greater social and economic diversity in the City. Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a. Support the DEI High Impact Grant Program and continue to advocate for advancements in City Programs that embed diversity, equity, and inclusion; b. Explore partnerships with stakeholder groups, including but not limited to, the Diversity Coalition of SLO County, RACE Matters, GALA Pride & Diversity Center, Latino Outreach Council, and various student groups to listen and learn about opportunities to increase diversity and inclusion; c. Increase commissioner community engagement and involvement to educate and inform City residents about the role of the HRC; d. Promote the city’s diversity and inclusion efforts through a collaboration with the City’s Office of DEI and City Communication team; e. Promote language access by translating/providing informational documents in other languages to be available on City website; f. Enhance public engagement and participation by increasing promotional awareness campaigns for City engagement opportunities. 4 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 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION BYLAW AMENDMENT TO ADJUST RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR COMMISSIONERS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment Public Comments: None --End of Public Comment-- Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment Motion By Commissioner Souza Second By Vice Chair Kasprzak Recommend the City Council consider amending the Human Relations Commission Bylaws to allow for up to two Commissioner positions to be exempt from the current residency requirement. The revision would read: “The HRC has seven members. 5 members must be residents and registered voters of the City. Up to two members may be residents and registered voters of San Luis Obispo County or Cal Poly campus with a significant connection to the City of San Luis Obispo; such as employment or academic study, to ensure equitable and inclusive representation on the Commission in alignment with the HRC purpose and City’s DEI goals”. 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) 5 5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau provided the following update: • DEI Manager Beya Makekau has accepted a new job and will transitioning out of her role on November 30, 2022. Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann provided further detail on the transition and recruitment plan. • On November 1, 2022, City Council voted unanimously to approve the funding for the DEI High Impact Grants. Notification has been sent to both successful recipients and those that were not selected, contracts are currently routing for signature, and staff is working with the Finance Department to issue checks. At the HRC's request, staff will add an item to the December 7, 2022 Agenda to discuss whether HRC Commissioners should serve as liaisons for recipients of grant funding. • Currently, there is a public input opportunity for development of the City's first Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Strategic Plan. The survey is linked below and will be available on the City's website until Saturday, November 19, 2022 at midnight: https://opentownhall.com/portals/189/Issue_12287 • Tentatively scheduled for the January 4, 2023 HRC Meeting, is review of the updated Public Engagement Manual. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for December 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. _________________________ APPROVED BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: 12/07/2022