HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4c. Study Session on the Multicultural Center Feasibility Study Item 4c.
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 3/1/2023
Item Number: 4c.
FROM: Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
Phone Number: (805) 781-7073
E-mail: nveloz@slocity.org
SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION ON THE MULTICULTURAL CENTER
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Relations Commission will receive a presentation on the first phase of the
Multicultural Center Feasibility Study and provide initial feedback that will inform the future
of the Feasibility Study.
BACKGROUND
The DEI Task Force made several recommendations for the City to consider in its efforts
of creating an inclusive city. One of the recommendations was to crea te a Multicultural
Center that would be open to the public for arts, learning opportunities, city wide
collaboration, and gatherings. One of the workplan tasks for the 2021-23 fiscal year was
to conduct a Feasibility Study that will provide data and other pertinent information for the
Office of DEI to utilize as it continues researching and ideating for the Center.
A group of Cal Poly students completed a conceptual design for a Multicultural Center as
a part of a class project and members of that group will present their work to the
Commission.
NEXT STEPS
Commissioners receive presentation and provide initial feedback and suggestions on
potential next steps.
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