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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6e. Consideration of 2022-23 Human Services Grant Funding Recommendations from the HRC Item 6e Department: Administration Cost Center: 1010 For Agenda of: 5/2/2023 Placement: Consent Estimated Time: N/A FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager Prepared By: Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE 2022-23 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 1. As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, approve the 202 2-2023 Human Services Grants funding allocations in the amount of $150,000; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each grant recipient. POLICY CONTEXT The Human Relations Commission’s (HRC) purpose is to advise and make recommendations to City Council and the City Manager which promote and advance inclusion, mutual understanding, respect, and equitable treatment to all members of the SLO City community. The Human Relations Commission’s recommendations to City Council help address social concerns and the needs of the community. The Human Services Grants (HSG) program provides financial support to non-profit organizations that promote the economic and social wellbeing of the citizens of San Luis Obispo. DISCUSSION Background: The City’s Human Services Grants (HSG), formerly titled Grants-in-Aid, had a Council approved change of name in 2022 to better reflect the objectives of the grant program . The HSG program provides financial support to non-profit organizations that promote the economic and social well-being of the community members of San Luis Obispo. Grants are made to local organizations or agencies based in neighboring communities whose services contribute to the quality of life of City residents. The Human Relations Commission (HRC) advises the City Council on funding priorities and grant recommendations. Page 171 of 349 6e Funding Priorities: On November 16, 2021, the Council adopted the following as the primary funding priority for the 2022-2023 HSG:  Homelessness prevention, including affordable and alternative housing, support services, and transitional housing To allow maximum flexibility for funding recommendations dependent upon the received applications, the following priorities were also approved but were not ranked:  Hunger and malnutrition prevention  Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need  Services for seniors, veterans and/or people with disabilities in need  Supportive, developmental, and care services for children and youth in need  Services encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusivity in marginalized communities, including access to language services. HSG Application Process In December of 2022, the HRC formally launched its annual HSG process by advertising the availability of grant funds and information regarding the upcoming HSG timeline to the general public, past applicants and agencies and groups from underserved and underrepresented communities through the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). HSG applications were due on January 27, 2023. The City received grant applications from 29 agencies requesting funding for programs totaling $379,245. Attachment A includes a complete list of the applications submitted to the City for HSG funding and the HRC’s recommended funding amounts. The HS G Program Application Summary, provided as Attachment B, further describes each program. HRC Review Process On February 6 and 23, 2023, the HSG subcommittee of Vice Chair Kasprzak, Commissioner Carlotti, and Commissioner Souza met to review grant applications and make preliminary funding recommendations. The subcommittee members considered the funding priorities set by Council, the location of the target population to be served, and the incurred expenses proposed to be offset by HSG dollars to guide their funding recommendations. On March 1, 2023, the HSG subcommittee presented preliminary grant recommendations to the full HRC during a noticed public hearing. During the discussion, the subcommittee engaged with the other Commissioners to adjust the preliminary recommendations and voted to approve the funding recommendations reflected in Attachment A. HRC found that the projects recommended for funding further Council’s adopted goals to address community needs and promote the economic social well-being of San Luis Obispo community members. Page 172 of 349 6e Grant Contracts Upon Council approval of HSG funding allocations, the City will enter into a contract with each organization that has been awarded grant funding. The HRC and the City staff will review grant project reports throughout the year. Organizations awarded grant funding are required to provide a mid-year report and a year-end report describing administrative functions, metrics and outcomes, and use of funds related to the application for each grant project. Reports are reviewed by staff and the HRC for completeness and compliance. Public Engagement The public, and more specifically non-profit service organizations, were engaged throughout the HSG award process. Non-profit service organizations received communication of available funding, technical assistance during the application period, a detailed grant web application outlining funding criteria, and how to access support from staff. This item is on the consent agenda for the May 2, 2023, City Council and will follow all required posting and notification. The public can submit comments o n this item at or before the meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378. FISCAL IMPACT Budget: Yes Budget Year: 2022-2023 Funding Identified: Yes Fiscal Analysis: Funding Sources Total Budget Available Current Funding Request Remaining Balance Annual Ongoing Cost General Fund $150,000 $150,000 $ 0 $ State Federal Fees Other Total $150,000 $150,000 $ 0 $ As adopted in the 2021-2023 Financial Plan, the allocated 2022-2023 budget for the HSG program was $150,000. HSG projects will be implemented for a period of one year starting at the beginning of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. Page 173 of 349 6e ALTERNATIVES 1. The Council may modify the proposed grant funding amounts. The Council should provide direction on the modifications desired. 2. The Council may choose to fund eligible HSG applications not recommended by the HRC. This action is not recommended by staff because thorough consideration was given to recommended awardees. ATTACHMENTS A - Human Services Grant HRC Preliminary Funding Recommendations B - Human Services Grant Program Application Summary C - 03-01-2023 HRC Meeting Minutes Page 174 of 349 Attachment A- App. Organization Project/Program Grant Request HRC Preliminary Recommenda tion 1 5 Cities Homeless Coalition Rapid Re-Housing & Homeless Prevention Assistance $10,000 $10,000 2 Big Brothers Big Sisters Community and Site Based Mentoring for Vulnerable Youth $15,000 $5,000 3 City Farm 2024 Youth Empowerment Program $15,000 $15,000 4 Community Action Partnership CAPSLO Homeless Prevention Services $10,000 $10,000 5 Community Action Partnership CAPSLO SAFE $10,000 $5,000 6 Court Appointed Special Advocates General CASA Program Support $7,500 $3,750 7 Dignified Hope Care Community Services Senior Caregiving $20,000 $0 8 Diversity Coalition Diversity Education $5,000 $0 9 Family Care Network, Inc.General Operating Support $10,000 $5,000 10 Food Bank No-Cook Bags for Homeless Residents $12,000 $6,000 11 Hospice of SLO County Caregiver Support $20,000 $10,000 12 Literacy for Life Literacy Program $5,000 $5,000 13 Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of SLO County Ombudsman Services $4,000 $2,500 14 Lumina Alliance Emergency Shelter Operating Support $15,000 $7,500 Page 175 of 349 App. Organization Project/Program Grant Request HRC Preliminary Recommenda tion 15 Mission Headstrong Mission Headstrong Seed Money and Autism Personal Training Program $52,500 $0 16 One Cool Earth Garden-based Nutrition Education $7,000 $0 17 People's Self Help Housing Supportive Housing Program for Low-Income Households $25,000 $0 18 Restorative Partners Opportunity to Fund $16,094 $8,000 19 San Luis Obispo Child Development Center Child and Family Play Therapy $20,000 $0 20 San Luis Obispo Climate Coalition Empowering Diverse Communities in Climate Action $5,000 $0 21 San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism, dba Middlehouse Grant for Alumni Housing $5,000 $5,000 22 San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism, dba Middlehouse Grant for Client Housing $3,200 $0 23 San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation Senior Legal Services Project $10,000 $7,000 24 Senior Angels of the Central Coast Senior / Disabled Adult Wish Program $5,000 $0 25 Senior Nutrition Program/Meals that Connect Meals that Connect $10,000 $10,000 Page 176 of 349 App. Organization Project/Program Grant Request HRC Preliminary Recommenda tion 26 Shower the People Shower the People $20,000 $20,000 27 Smart Share Housing Solutions, Inc. Affordable housing production: homeshares, ADUs, THOWs and micro village Waterman Village $11,820 $8,400 28 Tolosa Children's Dental Center Healthy Smiles $20,000 $0 29 United Way 211 SLO County $15,000 $6,850 TOTAL $379,245 $150,000 Page 177 of 349 Page 178 of 349 Attachment B- 1. 5 Cities Homeless Coalition: Rapid Re-Housing & Homeless Prevention Assistance- SLO 2018 Grant Award: $4,000 2019 Grant Award: $5,400 2020 Grant Award: $0 2021 Grant Award: No Application 2022 Grant Award: $10,000 2023 Grant Request: $10,000 2023 Recommendation: $10,000 5 Cities Homeless Coalition provides wrap-around services including case management and direct financial assistance with a special emphasis on housing support program. The request of $10,000 will be allocated to low-income residents of San Luis Obispo to provide deposit assistance, limited rental assistance, and housing stabilization services including move-in assistance, etc. Clients will receive similar case management assistance as provided through other agencies/streams of funding including budgeting and financial management training and helping clients identify other community resources. 5 Cities is requesting $10,000 and the HRC is recommending to fully fund their entire program. 2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County: Community and Site Based Mentoring for Vulnerable Youth 2018 Grant Award: $1,875 2019 Grant Award: $3,000 2020 Grant Award: $5,000 2021 Grant Award: $15,000 2022 Grant Award: $7,500 2023 Grant Request: $15,000 2023 Recommendation: $5,000 Big Brothers Big Sisters is a donor and volunteer supported organization proven to help vulnerable children of single, low-income, and/or incarcerated parents succeed. They Page 179 of 349 are requesting $15,000 to offset costs to recruit, train, and support adult volunteers as well as staff tie to create and support effective matches for children and youth in both programs. This program will support 85 at-risk youth and 50 high school Bigs receiving leadership skills all in the City of San Luis Obispo and will require 2 program managers, enrollment specialist, bilingual match support specialist, and a match support specialist. Due to limited funds to distribute, the HRC is not recommending to fully fund programs that would be exclusive for staffing and/or office space. Big Brothers Bis Sisters is requesting $15,000 and the HRC is recommending $5,000 for the bilingual match support specialist. 3. City Farm SLO: 2024 Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) 2018 Grant Award: $6,750 2019 Grant Award: $9,000 2020 Grant Award: $12,000 2021 Grant Award: No Application 2022 Grant Award: $15,000 2023 Grant Request: $15,000 2023 Recommendation: $15,000 City Farm SLO's Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) provides career and college readiness workshops and technical instruction to underserved youth in San Luis Obispo through intensive 8-week programming and summer internships. The grant will be utilized for student stipends, summer internship scholarships, student food and beverage and tools/materials and it will provide 1,500 individual instruction hours to 38 teens resulting in 5,000 pounds of produce for the SLO Food Bank. City Farm is requesting $15,000 and the HRC is recommending to fully fund for their entire program. 4. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO): Homeless Prevention 2018 Grant Award: $6,750 2019 Grant Award: $9,000 2020 Grant Award: $12,000 2021 Grant Award: $20,000 2022 Grant Award: $10,000 2023 Grant Request: $10,000 Page 180 of 349 2023 Recommendation: $10,000 The Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Program provides emergency financial assistance to City of San Luis Obispo households that are at-risk of being evicted and need assistance with a rental payment or securing housing with first month's rent and/or security deposit. They are requesting $10,000 to fund the program, thus providing financial assistance payments to cover rent or security deposits for low-income City households. CAPSLO is requesting $10,000 and the HRC is recommending to fully fund their entire program. 5. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO): SAFE 2022 Grant Award: $5,000 2023 Grant Request: $10,000 2023 Recommendation: $5,000 CAPSLO, the primary homeless services provider in the City of SLO, employs a full- time SAFE Family Advocate who serves schools in the SLO City limits. The Family Advocate coordinates referrals and provides direct support to the families, such as school enrollment, medical coordination of services, housing search, legal resources, mental health coordination of services, summer activity enrollment, and more. This position is co-funded with SLCUSD for the school year only, therefore SAFE is seeking other funding to cover the Family Advocate position during the summer and school breaks so that services for families experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth can be provided year-round. Due to limited funds to distribute, the HRC is not recommending to fully fund programs that would be exclusive for staffing and/or office space. CAPSLO is requesting $10,000 and the HRC is recommending $5,000 for the full-time family advocate. 6. Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CASA): Child Advocacy to Avert Homelessness 2018 Grant Award: $4,250 2019 Grant Award: $5,000 2020 Grant Award: $1,875 2021 Grant Award: $3,750 2022 Grant Award: $7,500 2023 Grant Request: $7,500 Page 181 of 349 2023 Recommendation: $3,750 The CASA program recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer community members to become advocates for children who have been removed from their home due to abuse and neglect and are under the court’s jurisdiction. They are requesting $7,500 to cover a portion of their rental costs for their San Luis Obispo -based office. Due to limited funds to distribute, the HRC is not recommending to fully fund programs that would be exclusive for staffing and/or office space. CASA is requesting $7,500 and the HRC is recommending $3,750 for the office space. 7. Dignified Hope Care Community Services: Senior Caregiving 2023 Grant Request: $20,000 2023 Recommendation: $0 Dignified Hope Care Community Services provides outpatient care for low-income seniors in need. With their staff of certified nurses, they hope to give seniors the dignity and treatment they deserve, regardless of financial status. Dignified Hope Care is requesting $20,000, but due to an incomplete application, they were not reviewed and will be encouraged to receive staff support if they apply for a future grant to ensure a complete application. 8. Diversity Coalition: Diversity Education 2021 Grant Award: $2,500 2022 Grant Award: $5,000 2023 Grant Request: $5,000 2023 Recommendation: $0 The Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County’s (DCSLOC) mission is to build and sustain a coalition that seeks a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community through advocacy and education. The applicant requested funds for school speaking programing and local storytelling through the Tribune on lived experiences of underrepresented people. The HRC did not see this meeting the funding priority but sees this as a strong DEI High Impact Grant application and are encouraged to apply for those grants. Diversity Coalition is requesting $5,000 and the HRC is not recommending for funding. 9. Family Care Network: General Operating Support Page 182 of 349 2021 Grant Award: $10,000 2022 Grant Award: No Application 2023 Grant Request: $10,000 2023 Recommendation: $5,000 Family Care Network provides services to enhance the wellbeing of children and families in partnership with our community. Resources are provided to those in need who experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, family separation, poverty, homelessness, amongst other realities vulnerable populations face. The grant funds would be used to cover expenses related to meeting transportation needs, housing expenses, food and clothing needs, education, and career expenses. Due to limited funds, the HRC is recommending half of their requested amount. Family Care Network is requesting $10,000 and the HRC is recommending $5,000 towards direct services. 10. Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County: No-Cook Bags for homeless residents 2018 Grant Award: $8,182 2019 Grant Award: $12,000 2020 Grant Award: $9,600 2021 Grant Award: $12,000 2022 Grant Award: $12,000 2023 Grant Request: $12,000 2023 Recommendation: $6,000 The SLO Food Bank prioritizes programs that most efficiently and effectively connect hungry people with food in a safe way. This funding request will provide continued funding to the new No-Cook Bags program, bags of portable foods designed for City of SLO residents experiencing homelessness who do not have access to a kitchen and cannot benefit from typical Food Bank distribution items. Due to limited funds, the HRC is recommending half of their requested amount. Food Bank of SLO County is requesting $12,000 and the HRC is recommending $6,000 towards direct services. 11. Hospice of SLO County – Grief Counseling and In Home Respite/Caregiver Support 2020 Grant Award: $5,225 Page 183 of 349 2021 Grant Award: $7,500 2022 Grant Award: $10,000 2023 Grant Request: $20,000 2023 Recommendation: $10,000 Hospice provides in-home support, respite support, and care management to those with a life-limiting illness who have a greater than 6 moths prognosis, are continuing to pursue curative care regardless of diagnosis or have been discharged from Medicare - reimbursed hospice agencies. Hospice will use grant funds to offset expenses for volunteer services personnel and volunteer training costs for a total of 50 new volunteers and for a portion of salary for volunteer coordinator. Hospice of SLO County is requesting $20,000 and the HRC is recommending $10,000 towards training and onboarding 50 new volunteers. 12. Literacy for Life Organization: Literacy Program 2018 Grant Award: $2,500 2019 Grant Award: $1,000 2020 Grant Award: $2,500 2021 Grant Award: $3,750 2022 Grant Award: $5,000 2023 Grant Request: $5,000 2023 Recommendation: $5,000 Literacy for Life teaches SLO resident adults sixteen and older to read, write, and speak English. Their one-on-one instruction is free to all and provides a non-threatening learning environment which empowers individuals to learn English communication skills. Literacy for Life is requesting $5,000 and the HRC is recommending to fully fund toward program coordination and books/materials for both the learners and the tutors. 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of San Luis Obispo County: Ombudsman Services 2019 Grant Award: $3,000 2020 Grant Award: $1,500 2021 Grant Award: $3,000 Page 184 of 349 2022 Grant Award: $3,000 2023 Grant Request: $4,000 2023 Recommendation: $2,500 The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services are requesting funds to provide Ombudsman services, including resident advocacy, facility monitoring visits, complaint investigation and resolution, information and consultation and systemic advocacy for residents of long-term care facilities located within the City of San Luis Obispo. They are requesting $4,000 to cover costs of providing homelessness prevention for seniors and disabled adults residing in long term care facilities. Due to limited funds, the HRC is recommending half of their requested amount. Long Term Care Ombudsman is requesting $4,000 and the HRC is recommending $2,500 for homelessness prevention. 14. Lumina Alliance: Emergency Shelter Operation Support 2022 Grant Award: $12,000 2023 Grant Request: $15,000 2023 Recommendation: $7,500 Lumina Alliance is requesting funds to support general operating costs with em phasis on emergency shelter and transitional housing program, and necessary repair costs associated with their shelter and housing units. Their organization provides three shelters in Atascadero, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo with a total of 44 beds, as well as 10 units of transitional housing to survivors of sexual assault (SA) and intimate partner violence (IPV). They help with the establishment of permanent housing for clients. Due to limited funds, the HRC is recommending half of their requested amount. Lumina Alliance is requesting $15,000 and the HRC is recommending $7,500 for shelter repairs, utilities, food, and supplies. 15. Mission Headstrong 2023 Grant Request: $52,500 2023 Recommendation: $0 Mission Headstrong is a new non-profit connected to the gym Headstrong and is aiming to close the equity gaps that exist in the fitness world and make it an inclusive place for all. Mission Headstrong is seeking funds for specialized certifications for all staff that would designate them the first Autistic friendly gym in the City of San Luis Obispo. The HRC did not see this meeting the funding priority but sees this as a strong DEI High Page 185 of 349 Impact Grant application and are encouraged to apply for those grants. Mission Headstrong requested $52,000 and the HRC is not recommending for funding. 16. One Cool Earth: Garden-based Nutrition Education 2019 Grant Award: $3,000 2020 Grant Award: $4,000 2021 Grant Award: $3,500 2022 Grant Award: $6,000 2023 Grant Request: $7,000 2023 Recommendation: $0 One Cool Earth provides school garden education at San Luis Obispo's Pacheco Elementary School and C.L. Smith Elementary. The Earth Genius program provides a weekly garden educator who teaches lessons and improves the school garden, using it as a platform to promote healthy eating, learning, and well-being. The organization also provide materials, maintenance, and training to empower teachers to utilize the garden beyond their program. The HRC did not see this meeting the funding priority but sees this as a strong DEI High Impact Grant application and are encouraged to apply for those grants. One Cool Earth is $7,000 and the HRC is not recommending for funding. 17. Peoples’ Self-Help Housing: City of San Luis Obispo Supportive Housing Program 2018 Grant Award: $13,500 2019 Grant Award: $13,000 2020 Grant Award: $5,850 2021 Grant Award: $3,750 2022 Grant Award: $12,931.50 2023 Grant Request: $25,000 2023 Recommendation: $0 Peoples' Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is requesting funding to assist with moving low- income San Luis Obispo individuals and families (including homeless ness placements) into permanent affordable housing, stabilizing these households, and preventing homelessness for those at risk. They are requesting funds to hire an outside clinical Page 186 of 349 social worker and the HRC is not recommending to fund programs that would be exclusive for staffing and/or office space. People’s Self-Help Housing is requesting $25,000 and the HRC is not recommending for funding. 18. Restorative Partners: Opportunity to Fund 2023 Grant Request: $16,094 2023 Recommendation: $8,000 Restorative Partner's mission is transforming lives impacted by crime through healing services and relationships. They are requesting funds for emergency needs such as housing, transportation, hygiene products, daycare, resume building, budgeting/saving/credit guidance, and right to work documents (driver’s license, birth certificate, immigration documents, etc.). Restorative Partners services are for those in- custody and for those released from the San Luis Obispo Juvenile Hall, Jail, Honor Farm and State Prison all located in the City of SLO. Due to limited funds, the HRC is recommending half of their requested amount. Restorative Partners is requesting $16,094 and the HRC is recommending $8,000 for emergency services and direct aid. 19. San Luis Obispo Child Development Resource Center: Child and Family Play Therapy 2019 Grant Award: $5,000 2020 Grant Award: $7,000 2021 Grant Award: $6,000 2022 Grant Award: $10,000 2023 Grant Request: $20,000 2023 Recommendation: $0 The SLO Child Development Resource Center provides therapeutic early childhood education and mental health programs that focus on protecting children in San Luis Obispo County for the prevention and treatment of child abuse. The agency is requesting $20,000 to fund play therapy for children and families who would benefit from services. Due to limited funds to distribute, the HRC is not recommending to fully fund programs that would be exclusive for staffing and/or office space. The San Luis Obispo Child Development Resource Center is requesting $20,000 and the HRC is not recommending for funding due to many application requests for staffing. Page 187 of 349 20. San Luis Obispo Climate Coalition 2023 Grant Request: $5,000 2023 Recommendation: $0 The SLO Climate Coalition brings together community expertise, creativity, and resources to champion high impact regional climate solutions. Climate-related disasters affect human health through increased risk of heat stroke, respiratory illness from poor air quality, and bodily risk due to flooding and fire. The HRC did not see this proposal meeting the funding priority but sees this as a strong DEI High Impact Grant application and are encouraged to apply for those grants. San Luis Obispo Climate Coalition is requesting $5,000 and the HRC is not recommending for funding. 21. The San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism, "MiddleHouse": Alumni Housing 2019 Grant Award: $5,000 2020 Grant Award: $7,000 2021 Grant Award: No Application 2022 Grant Award: $5,000 2023 Grant Request: $5,000 2023 Recommendation: $5,000 When clients in MiddleHouse relocate to independent living after a satisfactory stay at MiddleHouse, they find it difficult to find housing due the extreme expense of pre -rental requirements (security deposit, first month’s rent, etc.). This grant would be a contribution to the individual to supplement moving expenses to allow for successful transitions to independent living in the City of San Luis Obispo. The San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism is requesting $5,000 and the HRC is recommending to fully fund. 22. The San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism, "MiddleHouse": Client Housing Supplement 2019 Grant Award: $5,000 2020 Grant Award: $7,000 2021 Grant Award: No Application 2022 Grant Award: $3,100 Page 188 of 349 2023 Grant Request: $3,200 2023 Recommendation: $0 MiddleHouse provides housing for clients who have established their recovery program and are adjusting to sober living in a safe and healthy environment. Service recipients are supported with exposure to employment opportunities, transportation arrangements, and adjustable housing hours to accommodate employment pursuits. This grant request is to subsidize costs to new clients that meet eligibility requirements for their program but can’t afford the costs. Due to limited funds, the HRC prioritized the alumn i housing project because it is preventive in keeping the clients from experiencing homelessness. The San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism is requesting $3,200 and the HRC is not recommending for funding. 23. San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation: Senior Legal Services Project 2018 Grant Award: $2,000 2019 Grant Award: $1,750 2020 Grant Award: $2,500 2021 Grant Award: $5,000 2022 Grant Award: $10,000 2023 Grant Request: $10,000 2023 Recommendation: $7,000 The Senior Legal Services Project is one of the few programs in the City providing free legal services to residents aged 60 years and older. The Project sees clients out of their main office in San Luis Obispo, makes home visits throughout the City to homebound and institutionalized clients, and provides community outreach and education throughout the City. Their grant is to fund various staffing positions including a bilingual position. Due to limited funds to distribute, the HRC is not recommending to fully fund programs that would be exclusive for staffing and/or office space. San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation is requesting $10,000 and the HRC is recommending $7,000 towards the bilingual staffing position. 24. Senior Angels of the Central Coast 2023 Grant Request: $5,000 2023 Recommendation: $0 Page 189 of 349 Senior Angels of the Central Coast aims to close the growing gap of struggling senior and disabled adults by providing them with assistance. The senior wish program will provide seniors and disabled adults a chance to make a request every six months for food, clothing, rental assistance, and utilities or even something as simple as a hair style or movie night out to brighten their day. Due to a limited grant funds and a high number of more comprehensive applications addressing the needs of seniors, the HRC is not recommending funding. Senior Angels is requesting $5,000 and the HRC is not recommending for funding. 25. Senior Nutrition Program / Meals that Connect 2017 Grant Award: $10,000 2028 Grant Award: $5,682 2019 Grant Award: $9,000 2020 Grant Award: $7,500 2021 Grant Award: $7,000 2022 Grant Award: $10,000 2023 Grant Request: $10,000 2023 Recommendation: $10,000 Meals That Connect serves free, hot, noontime meals, Monday through Friday, to seniors aged 60 or older at two community sites in San Luis Obispo in congregate dining. They also deliver meals to residents in the City of SLO, with frozen meals for Saturday and Sunday, to qualified seniors who are homebound. Senior Nutrition Program is requesting $10,000 and the HRC is recommending to fully fund. 26. Shower the People 2022 Grant Award: $10,000 2023 Grant Request: $20,000 2023 Recommendation: $20,000 The mission of Shower the People is to provide access to a hot shower to people experiencing homelessness in our community. Shower the People (STP) is an all- volunteer nonprofit organization that provides access to a mobile shower to individuals experiencing homelessness. STP has 3 shower sites located in the city of San Luis Obispo that provided 2,824 showers to the those experiencing homelessness in 2021. STP is requesting City funding that will support and allow them to maintain their shower Page 190 of 349 program in San Luis Obispo. Shower the People is requesting $20,000 and the HRC is recommending to fully fund. 27. SmartShare Housing Solutions: Homeshare, ADUs, & Waterman Village Development 2017 Grant Award: $6,385 2018 Grant Award: $7,650 2019 Grant Award: $10,400 2020 Grant Award: $13,690 2021 Grant Award: $4,325 2022 Grant Award: $8,000 2023 Grant Request: $11,820 2023 Recommendation: $8,400 Homeshare and tiny house Yardshare provide affordable housing for seekers and enable providers to afford the cost of basic needs while providing companionship and security. The program provides income for lower-income seniors, avoids duplication of services by partnering with local government and service organizations while leveraging and expanding the use of existing housing and “free land” available in the backyards of interested and qualifying city homeowners. The HRC is recommending the ADU and Waterman Village parts of the program as it meets many of the funding priorities. SmartShare Housing Solutions is requesting $11,820 and the HRC is recommending $8,400. 28. Tolosa Children’s Dental Center (TCDC): Tolosa Children’s Dental Center San Luis Obispo 2018 Grant Award: $5,000 2019 Grant Award: $8,500 2020 Grant Award: $5,000 2021 Grant Award: $5,000 2022 Grant Award: $10,000 2023 Grant Request: $20,000 2023 Recommendation: $0 Page 191 of 349 Tolosa Children’s Dental Center of San Luis Obispo (TCDC-SLO) delivers dental services to underserved children age infant to 18. TCDC is requesting funds to cover a portion of the salary and compensation package for professional staff. Due to a limited grant funds and a high number of more comprehensive applications requesting funds for staff positions, the HRC is not recommending funding. Tolosa Children’s Dental Center is requesting $20,000 and the HRC is not recommending for funding. 29. United Way of San Luis Obispo County: 2-1-1 SLO County 2018 Grant Award: $1,500 2019 Grant Award: $4,500 2020 Grant Award: $3,000 2021 Grant Award: $5,000 2022 Grant Award: $10,000 2023 Grant Request: $15,000 2023 Recommendation: $6,850 The 2-1-1 SLO County Program of the United Way is a free, confidential way to get timely access to health and human services information and referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls and text messages are answered by knowledgeable, bilingual contract specialists who provide 24-hour referrals and support to those in need of health and human services. 2-1-1 provides information and resource referrals for the all of the funding priorities by partnering with organizations in the City of San Luis Obispo. United Way is requesting $15,000 and the HRC is recommending $6,850 towards their general operating cost. Page 192 of 349 1 Human Relations Commission Minutes March 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commissioners Present: Commissioner Catuih Campos, Commissioner Jesse Grothaus, Commissioner Megan Souza, Commissioner Taryn Warrecker, Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak, Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth Human Relations Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Stephanie Carlotti City Staff Present: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz- Passalacqua, Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management Fellow Matthew Melendrez 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order on March 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers 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 - FEBRUARY 1, 2023 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Commissioner Warrecker Second By Commissioner Campos To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of February 1, 2023. Ayes (6): Commissioner Campos, Commissioner Grothaus, Commissioner Souza, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer-Worth Absent (1): Commissioner Carlotti CARRIED (6 to 0) Page 193 of 349 2 4. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.a REVIEW OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE AND COMMUNITY SURVEY Economic Development Manager Lee Johnson and Tourism Manager Molly Cano provided a presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan Update and Community Survey. Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment Public Comments: None End of Public Comment-- Chair Colyer-Worth closed Public Comment Action: By consensus, the Human Relations Commission provided the following feedback: There are concerns as to how the term ‘head of household’ is defined and the potential to exclude various populations. 4.b DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION BUSINESS GRANT SUBCOMMITTEE SELECTION Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua 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 closed Public Comment Motion By Commissioner Grothaus Second By Commissioner Souza The following three (3) Commissioners have been selected 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: Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak Commissioner Taryn Warrecker Page 194 of 349 3 Ayes (6): Commissioner Campos, Commissioner Grothaus, Commissioner Souza, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer- Worth Absent (1): Commissioner Carlotti CARRIED (6 to 0) 4.c STUDY SESSION ON THE MULTICULTURAL CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua introduced Chloe Wordrick, who provided a presentation on the first phase of the Multicultural Center Feasibility Study. Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment Public Comments: None End of Public Comment-- Chair Colyer-Worth closed Public Comment Action: By consensus, the Human Relations Commission provided the following feedback to inform the future of the Feasibility Study: Commissioners are thankful for work the design team has done and is looking forward to Staff continuing the work on a future feasibility study. 4.d REVIEW HUMAN SERVICES GRANT SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua 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 closed Public Comment Page 195 of 349 4 Motion By Commissioner Grothaus Second By Commissioner Souza The Human Relations Commission received preliminary recommendations from the Human Services Grant Subcommittee and provided the following recommendation to the City Council final approval: Mission Headstrong is to be advised to apply for DEI grants. Diversity Coalition received previous funding and is best for them to apply for the DEI grant. Commissioners revised the funding to o Reduce Restorative Partners by $2,000 o Reduce One Cool Earth to $0 o Reduce San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism Client Housing to $0 o Increase CASA by $3,750 o Increase Lumina by $2,500 o Increase United Way by $2,450 Ayes (6): Commissioner Campos, Commissioner Grothaus, Commissioner Souza, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer- Worth Absent (1): Commissioner Carlotti CARRIED (6 to 0) 5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua provided the following update: Major City Goal include DEI, which will include $150k for DEI High Impact Grants. Page 196 of 349 5 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for April 5, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. 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