HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4b. DEI Business Grant Subcommittee Selection Item 4b.
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 3/1/2023
Item Number: 4b.
FROM: Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
Phone Number: (805) 781-7073
E-mail: nveloz@slocity.org
SUBJECT: DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION BUSINESS GRANT
SUBCOMMITTEE SELECTION
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Relations Commission will select up to three (3) Commissioners to participate
in a subcommittee to review applications for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Business
Grant and provide recommendations to the Human Relations Commission as a whole.
BACKGROUND
As a part of the 2021-23 DEI Major City Goal, funds were allocated for a one-time DEI
Business Grant program. The goal of the program is to provide financial support to local
businesses and promote the economic and social well-being of community members by
creating a more welcoming and inclusive place for all.
The HRC will create a subcommittee to review each grant proposal and provide
recommendations for the HRC to review to inform a final recommendation to the City
Council.
NEXT STEPS
Commissioners select three members to be on the subcommittee.
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