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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5f. Consideration of 2022-23 DEI SLO Business Grant Funding Recommendations Item 5f Department: Administration Cost Center: 1010 For Agenda of: 6/20/2023 Placement: Consent Estimated Time: N/A FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager Prepared By: Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Manager SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE 2022-2023 DEI SLO BUSINESS GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION 1. As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, approve the 2022 -2023 DEI SLO Business Grant 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 to promote and advance inclusion, mutual understanding, respect, and equitable treatment to all members of the community. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) SLO Business Grant program provides financial support to local businesses and promotes the economic and social well- being of the community. This grant program is part of the workplan for the 2021-2023 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Economic Recovery, Resiliency and Fiscal Responsibility Major City Goals. In adopting the 2021-2023 Financial Plan on June 1, 2021, the City Council approved one-time funding in the amount of $150,000 for underserved/underrepresented business support as part of the 2022-2023 budget. DISCUSSION Background The City’s DEI SLO Business Grant, which is overseen by the HRC, provides financial support to local businesses to promote the economic and social well-being of all community members. Grants are made to San Luis Obispo businesses with the goal to make the City a more welcoming, inclusive, and thriving community for all. The DEI SLO Business Grant program is the product of a collaborative effort between Office of DEI and Office of Economic Development and Tourism staff. The HRC has played a similar role to previous grants in reviewing applications and recommending funding allocations to the City Council. Page 79 of 802 Item 5f Funding Criteria Funding criteria was developed by staff and approved by the HRC to guide application review and funding recommendations:  Applicants must be a business based in the City of San Luis Obispo with an active business license and be in good standing; or if the application i s for a new business, the applicant must complete five (5) hours of one-on-one Small Business Development Center (SBDC) consulting services and secure a business license prior to receiving the grant funds.  Funding requests must be for activities, services, or other concepts that primarily occur in the City of San Luis Obispo.  Funding requests must be focused on serving underserved/underrepresented communities; however, all activities, services and other concepts must be open and accessible to all people.  Requests must be for activities, services, or other concepts with the ability to show measurable impact and/or successes.  Viability and sustainability are also key indicators in final review and recommendation to the City Council for grant awards. The HRC prioritized projects that will continue to have a positive impact in the community even after the grant funds are spent. Grant Application Process On February 27, 2023, the Office of DEI launched the DEI SLO Business Grant program by advertising the availability of grant funds and information regarding the upcoming grant timeline, funding criteria, and examples of funding requests via the City’s webpage , e- notifications, email to the business community and outreach to DEI partners. The DEI SLO Business Grant application was due on March 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The City received grant applications from 32 businesses requesting funding for programs totaling $997,457. Attachment A includes a complete list of the applications submitted to the City for the DEI SLO Business Grant funding and the HRC’s recommended funding amounts. The DEI SLO Business Grant Application Summary, provided as Attachment B, further describes each program. HRC Review Process On April 11 and 20, 2023 the HRC convened the DEI SLO Business Grant subcommittee of HRC Chair Colyer-Worth, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Commissioner Warrecker to make preliminary funding recommendations. In reviewing the applications, the subcommittee members considered the project’s compatibility with Major City Goals and funding priorities, the impact of the proposal, and the viability and sustainability of the project to guide their funding recommendations. On May 3, 2023, the DEI SLO Business Grant 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 answer questions on the preliminary recommendations and ultimately voted to approve the funding recommendations reflected in Attachment A. The HRC found that the projects recommended for funding further Council’s adopted goal to make San Luis Obispo a more welcoming and inclusive place for all. A summary of the project proposals is included in Attachment B. Page 80 of 802 Item 5f Grant Contracts Upon Council approval of the DEI SLO Business Grant funding allocations, the City will enter into a contract with each business. Businesses 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. Reports are reviewed by staff and the HRC for completeness and program compliance. Public Engagement The public, and more specifically local SLO businesses, were engaged throughout the grant process. Businesses received communication of available funding, including a short presentation during a Good Morning SLO session on February 23, 2023, technical assistance during the application period, a detailed grant web application outlining funding criteria, and informational sessions in English and Spanish. This item is on the consent agenda for the June 20, 2023 City Council meeting and will follow all posting and notification requirements. The public can submit comments on 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 Budgeted: 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 2021-2022 Financial Plan, the allocated 2022-2023 budget for the DEI SLO Business Grant program was $150,000. DEI SLO Business Grant programs will be implemented for a period of one year only starting at the beginning of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year as funding for the program is not ongoing. Page 81 of 802 Item 5f 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 DEI SLO Business Grant applications not recommended by the HRC. This action in not recommended by staff because thorough consideration was given to recommended awardees. ATTACHMENTS A - 2022-2023 DEI SLO Business Grant HRC Preliminary Funding Recommendations B - 2022-2023 DEI SLO Business Grant Proposal Summary C - 05-03-2023 HRC Meeting Minutes Page 82 of 802 Attachment A Organization Project Requested Amount Recommended Amount 1 Alpenglow Industries Soldering & Electronics for Folks Underrepresented in STEMs $25,000 $18,353 2 Banchan Foods Kimchi Business $25,000 $25,000 3 CaliKids Fitness N/A $49,000 $0 4 Clarity Collective LLC Advancing Women of Color Symposium $25,000 $0 5 Concussion Navigation Services Financial Aid for Concussion Care $10,000 $10,000 6 Corazon Café SLO LCC Café, Comida, Cultura & Community $9,011 $9,011 7 Dimensions of You DEI Dimensions of You (DOY) SLO $25,000 $0 8 Diringer & Associates SLO County Migrant Indigenous Community Survey $2,750 $0 9 Gymnazo Inc. Bridging the Gap: A Community Fitness Endeavor $25,000 $0 10 Lombards Stereo Lombards Stereo Vehicular Safety Outreach $150,000 $0 11 Mission Headstrong Autism Personal Training Program $23,336 $23,336 Page 83 of 802 Organization Project Requested Amount Recommended Amount 12 Neptune's Nursery LLC Sun Coast Kids $20,000 $0 13 PacSlo Transport LLC Electric Vehicle Fleet $25,000 $0 14 Personal Touch Salon N/A $25,000 $0 15 Positive Xpression Design (PXDesign) DEI SLO Business Grant $15,000 $0 16 Roxanne's Birkenstock Gifts From the Sky $10,000 $0 17 Seeds Seeds Community Events $25,000 $14,800 18 SLO NOOR Foundation Whole Community Care Project $12,000 $0 19 SLOCAR Inc.dba Certified Auto Repair Keep the Community Rolling $25,000 $10,000 20 Snooka II Thomas Villa $100,000 $0 21 Studio Prime Architecture Expanding Housing Options & Educating the Underserved $25,000 $0 22 Susan Rose's Pool Service Create more Jobs $10,000 $0 23 Ten Over Studio Ten Over Studio Affordable & Workforce Housing Feasibility Studies $15,000 $15,000 Page 84 of 802 Organization Project Requested Amount Recommended Amount 24 Texture Retail + Admin Support $25,000 $12,000 25 The Beauty Bar Studios The Beauty Bar Studios $10,000 $0 26 The Moving Experience LLC The Moving Experience Inclusivity & Awareness Initiative $150,000 $0 27 Tiger Monkey Tattoo Artist Resilience Through Tattoo $25,000 $0 28 Trillium Massage Low-income health & wellness access $9,360 $0 29 Tropics Aquarium Professionals Bi-lingual Animal Care Sheet Database $20,000 $0 30 Twig & Arrow Salon Twig & Arrow Salon Diversity & Inclusion $15,000 $12,500 31 Wilderr Wilderr + SLO Inclusivity $17,000 $0 32 Zen Den Zen Den Expansion Program $50,000 $0 TOTAL $997,457 $150,000 Page 85 of 802 Page 86 of 802 Attachment B Applicant Alpenglow Industries Project Description 8 workshops serving an estimated 105 people in collaboration with local organizations that serve underrepresented groups who typically receive fewer opportunities to engage in tech. Instructional material will be in both English, Spanish, and videos with subtitles. Intention is to build fundamental knowledge and confidence so participants can utilize skills learned to seek entry level tech or manufacturing employment. This is a new program requesting funds for 89% of project. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $18,353 – Recommending funding for 6 of the 8 workshops. Applicant Banchan Foods Project Description New business seeking to increase culinary diversity and promote Korean culture in San Luis Obispo. Banchan Foods will produce and sell kimchi directly to consumers online, farmers market, and at the SLO Oriental Market. This is a new business requesting funds to cover a portion of their startup. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $25,000 Applicant CaliKids Fitness Project Description Calikids provides inclusive and innovative mobile fitness classes for kids between the ages of 0-10 and their caregivers by bringing equipment to homes and schools for fitness sessions. This is a new program and is requesting funds for the entire program. Requested Amount $49,000 Recommended Amount $0 – The HRC is not recommending funding due to other applications’ use of funds for sustainability and matching dollar capacity. Applicant Clarity Collective LLC Project Description Project funding request is for development of a symposium centering woman of color (though open to all people) that will focus on developing skills, learning strategies, and building connections. The target number of attendees is 50-100 and it will all be organized and delivered by women of color. This is a new program requesting funds for entire project. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $0- Due to concerns related to cost of event for participants, the HRC is not recommending for funding. Page 87 of 802 Applicant Concussion Navigation Services Project Description The program is built to provide specialty concussion rehab care to those who are uninsured, underinsured, marginalized, or economically insecure. This is a new program seeking funds for entire program. Requested Amount $10,000 Recommended Amount $10,000 Applicant Corazón Café SLO LCC Project Description Downtown SLO storefront coffee shop and small Mexican fusion sourcing products from many diverse sources. Business will showcase underrepresented artwork in their establishment, create a system of donations to give back to the community, and be a hub for cultural experiences. This is a new program requesting funds for a portion of the project. Requested Amount $9,011 Recommended Amount $9,011 Applicant Dimensions of You Project Description Dimensions of You is an individualized health coaching platform that helps people by applying cognitive behavior coaching techniques for strategies individuals can implement to improve their lives. These services will be for those who have barriers to receiving help and will be no cost to the client. This is a continuation of an existing program requesting funds for entire project. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $0 – Due to lack of information of how program will serve underrepresented communities, the HRC is not recommending for funding. Applicant Diringer & Associates Project Description Diringer and Associates has been contracted to perform an enumeration and community survey of the immigrant indigenous populations of SLO County, focusing on Mixteco and other indigenous language speakers. There is funding from CDC to conduct survey, but that funding does not allow for compensation and this grant would provide $50 gift cards to approximately 50 people who will be interviewed. This new program is requesting funds to cover 15% of the overall project. Requested Amount $2,750 Recommended Amount $0 - Applicant withdrew application since they were able to get the funding from another source. Page 88 of 802 Applicant Gymnazo Inc. Project Description Gymnazo is expanding services as traditional fitness facilities fall short and will offer community classes and scholarships for mentorship program. Additionally, the funds would allow for a staffing position and equipment. This new program is requesting funds for the entire program. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $0 - The HRC is not recommending funding due to other applications’ use of funds for sustainability and matching dollar capacity. Applicant Lombards Stereo Project Description The project funding request would be to allow for revamped advertisement that will be geared towards underrepresented communities in SLO. Additionally, funds will be used to recruit and hire new employees. This is a new program requesting funds for the entire program. Requested Amount $150,000 Recommended Amount $0 – Due to lack of information of how program will serve underrepresented communities, the HRC is not recommending for funding. Applicant Mission Headstrong Project Description Mission Headstrong is a non-profit connected to Headstrong (business) to help close the equity gaps that exist in the fitness world. The funds would have 15 coaches certified by Autism Fitness ™ so all coaches at Headstrong will be appropriately competent to provide coaching for the Autistic Community. This is a new program requesting funds for the entire program. Requested Amount $23,336 Recommended Amount $23,336 Applicant Neptune’s Nursery LLC Project Description This program focuses on providing opportunities for kids to experience outdoor exercise while learning about nature reserves and hiking through an empowerment curriculum. The funds will be for staff and transportation. This is a combination of a new and existing program seeking funds to cover 40% of the program. Requested Amount $20,000 Recommended Amount $0 - Due to lack of information of how program will serve underrepresented communities, the HRC is not recommending for funding. Page 89 of 802 Applicant PacSLO Transport Project Description PacSLO aims to provide transportation to and from medical appointments, emergency room discharges, surgery procedures, and leisure outings. The funding request for the vehicle was carefully chosen to reflect the City's goal of carbon neutrality. This program is seeking funds for the entire project. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $0 – Incomplete application and business license held by the County, and not by the City of San Luis Obispo. Applicant Personal Touch Salon Project Description Personal Touch Salon aims to provide specialized training and continuing education for local stylists to better serve underrepresented members of the community with diverse hair types. The training will cover various topics in order to improve the quality of their services. This new program is seeking funds for their entire project. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $0 – Due to an incomplete application and not having a City of SLO Business license, the application was not reviewed. Applicant Positive Xpression Design (PXDesign) Project Description Positive Xpression is seeking funds to purchase a gently used automatic press and installation, as well as used needed screens, inks, and supplies for the operation of the new machine. This is a continuation of an existing program requesting funds for the entire project. Requested Amount $15,000 Recommended Amount $0 - Due to lack of information of how program will serve underrepresented communities, the HRC is not recommending for funding. Applicant Roxanne’s Birkenstock Project Description This would be an expansion of an existing program that has been going since 2003. The hope is to give higher quality shoes to nonprofits who focus on distribution of goods to disenfranchised community members. This is an existing program seeking funds for 40% of the project. Requested Amount $10,000 Recommended Amount $0 - The HRC is not recommending funding due to other comprehensive applications impacting various communities in the application of DEI concepts. Page 90 of 802 Applicant Seeds Project Description Funding request has two (2) aspects to project. 1) Community events that advance DEI through wellness and environmental awareness, and 2) provide affordable and nutritious food options for underserved and underrepresented communities. This is both a new program and a continuation of an existing program and is requesting funds to cover 40% of project. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $14,800 – Recommending funding for part 1 of the program, which includes community events advancing DEI through wellness and environmental awareness. Applicant SLO Noor Foundation Project Description This project will focus on bilingual outreach to employees to those in the lodging/restaurant industry in order to ensure those who do not qualify for government health coverage due to socioeconomic differences. This is an existing program requesting 46% of the entire project. Requested Amount $12,000 Recommended Amount $0 – Applicant does not show a for-profit business license in the City of San Luis Obispo. Applicant SLOCAR Inc. dba Certified Auto Repair Project Description SLO CAR proposes utilizing Jewish Family Services to help expand marketing to include Spanish translation, grow customer base particularly in underrepresented groups and to provide vital vehicle repairs to underserved communities. This existing program is requesting funds to cover 70% of the project. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $10,000 – for coverage of vehicle repair mini-grants for diverse communities members experiencing lack of or no transportation. Applicant Snooka II Project Description Women-owned family business serving the community of San Luis Obispo. Not enough information from application to complete a project description. Requested Amount $100,000 Recommended Amount $0 – Due to an incomplete application, the application was not reviewed. Page 91 of 802 Applicant Studio Prime Architecture Project Description Funding request is focused on 1) distribution of education information in the form of targeted social media campaigns and 2) online workshops and videos, both for ADU and jADU in order to expand the use of such spaces and helping the community understand the laws. This is a new program requesting funds to cover 45% of the project. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $0 – The HRC did not see this project as having a high impact for SLO residents or underrepresented communities and is not recommending funding. Applicant Susan Rose’s Pool Service Project Description Susan Rose's Pool Service provides clean and safe recreational swimming for all. The funds would create more hours for employees and to be able to respond to emergency work. This is a continuation of an existing program and is requesting funds for 40% of project. Requested Amount $10,000 Recommended Amount $0 – Due to an incomplete application, application was not reviewed. Applicant Ten Over Studio Project Description Ten Over Studio supports affordable housing in SLO by working with developers on feasibility studies. The grant would help team provide 5 feasibility studies to local nonprofit developers. This is a new and a continuation of an existing project requesting funds for entire project. Requested Amount $15,000 Recommended Amount $15,000 Applicant Texture Project Description Managed by R.A.C.E Matters SLO, this grant would give continued support to the Salon by providing product inventory for the Salon and for an administrative support position. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $12,000 – Recommending funding for product inventory only. Page 92 of 802 Applicant The Beauty Bar Project Description The project funding request is to cover the cost of an esthetician program. Program is 4-6 month for 40 hours a week. Requested Amount $10,000 Recommended Amount $0 - Due to an incomplete application, application was not reviewed. Applicant The Moving Experience Project Description Funding request is for a moving company that would like to target those who are disadvantaged and/or displaced minorities. Funds will be used for marketing and internal staff training. This is a new program requesting funds for the entire project. Requested Amount $150,000 Recommended Amount $0 - The HRC did not see this project as having a high impact for SLO residents or underrepresented communities and is not recommending funding. Applicant Tiger Monkey Tattoo Project Description A.R.T.T was created to be a hub for young artistic alternative souls. Project funding request is to be used to provide training and mentorship to aspiring artists in the LGBTQ community along with continuing existing services. This is a new and a continuation of an existing program requesting funds for 70% of project. Requested Amount $25,000 Recommended Amount $0 – Applicant is not located in the City of San Luis Obispo and does not have a current City of SLO business license. Applicant Trillium Massage Project Description Project funding request is to offer health education and massage to help improve the livelihoods and wellness of underserved communities. Project will also help decrease pain and stress and increase rate of motion and improve circulation. This request is for 100% of funding and it is the continuation of an existing program. Requested Amount $9,360 Recommended Amount $0 - The HRC did not see this project as having a high impact for SLO residents or underrepresented communities and is not recommending funding. Page 93 of 802 Applicant Tropics Aquarium Professionals Project Description The funding request has two aspects, 1) is to create, maintain, and publish a database set of animal care sheets related to animals that will be sold and include accurate care description and processes. This includes a live form attached in various languages (English and Spanish first) and making this data base available. And number 2 is to develop tutorial videos (bilingual formats) with processes and descriptions and FAQs. This is a new program requesting funds for a portion of project. Requested Amount $20,000 Recommended Amount $0 - The HRC did not see this project as having a high impact for SLO residents or underrepresented communities and is not recommending funding. Applicant Twig & Arrow Salon Project Description Project funding request is to be used to further education and training for entire staff on diverse and multicultural hair and makeup types, styles, and colors. This will comprise of 2 classes and hair products for multicultural hair. This is a new program requesting funds for 85% of the project. Requested Amount $15,000 Recommended Amount $12,500 – Recommending funding for the 2 courses for employees. Applicant Wilderr Project Description A Women's athletic clothing brand that will offer free fitness classes and workshops to women who may not have access to such opportunities. The project funding request is to cover pop up shops, marketing, community fitness events, and custom sizing. This is a new program requesting funds for 85% of the project. Requested Amount $17,000 Recommended Amount $0 - The HRC did not see this project as having a high impact for SLO residents or underrepresented communities and is not recommending funding. Applicant Zen Den Project Description An acupuncture and healing center providing sliding scale services. Project funding request is to open a second location which will allow for more accessible community-based acupuncture. This is a new project requesting funds for the entire project. Requested Amount $50,000 Recommended Amount $0 - The HRC is not recommending funding due to other comprehensive applications impacting various communities in the application of DEI concepts. Page 94 of 802 1 Human Relations Commission Minutes May 3, 2023, 5:00 p.m. Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commissioners Present: Commissioner Catuih Campos, Commissioner Vincent DeTurris, Commissioner Sierra Smith, Commissioner Taryn Warrecker, Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak, Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth Human Relations Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Stephanie Carlotti City Staff Present: Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order on May 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room 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 - APRIL 5, 2023 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Vice Chair Kasprzak Second By Commissioner Campos To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of April 5, 2023. Ayes (6): Commissioner Campos, Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer- Worth Absent (1): Commissioner Carlotti CARRIED (6 to 0) Page 95 of 802 2 4. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.a PRESENTATION ON THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua introduced Police Chief Rick Scott who provided the presentation and responded to inquiries from the Commission. Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment Public Comments: None End of Public Comment-- Chair Colyer-Worth closed Public Comment Action: The Human Relations Commission received an informational presentation about the Community Services Officer (CSO) Program from Police Chief, Rick Scott, and provided feedback. No formal action taken. 4.b REVIEW DEI SLO BUSINESS GRANT SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION FOR FUNDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL 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: Megan Souza Sara McGrath Crescencio Villar Courtney Haile Stacey Ritter Susan Rose Michele Aeck End of Public Comment-- Chair Colyer-Worth closed Public Comment Page 96 of 802 3 Motion By Commissioner DeTurris Second By Commissioner Campos Approve the funding recommendations from the DEI SLO Business Grant Subcommittee and forward the following recommendation to the City Council final approval: Organization Project/Program Description of Project/Program Requested Amount Recommended Amount 1 Alpenglow Industries Soldering & Electronics for Folks Underrepresented in STEMs 8 workshops serving an estimated 105 people in collaboration with local organizations that serve underrepresented groups who typically receive fewer opportunities to engage in tech. Instructional material will be in both English, Spanish, and videos with subtitles. Intention is to build fundamental knowledge and confidence so participants can utilize skills learned to seek entry level tech or manufacturing employment. This is a new program requesting funds for 89% of project. 25,000 $18,353 2 Banchan Foods Kimchi Business New business seeking to increase culinary diversity and promote Korean culture in San Luis Obispo. Banchan Foods will produce and sell kimchi directly to consumers online, farmers market, and at the SLO Oriental Market. This is a new business requesting funds to cover a portion of their startup. 25,000 $25,000 3 CaliKids Fitness N/A Calikids provides inclusive and innovative mobile fitness classes for kids between the ages of 0-10 and their caregivers by bringing equipment to homes and schools for fitness sessions. This is a new program and is requesting funds for the entire program. 49,000 $0 Page 97 of 802 4 4 Clarity Collective LLC Advancing Women of Color Symposium Project funding request is for development of a symposium centering woman of color (though open to all people) that will focus on developing skills, learning strategies, and building connections. The target number of attendees is 50-100 and it will all be organized and delivered by women of color. This is a new program requesting funds for entire project. 25,000 $0 5 Concussion Navigation Services Financial Aid for Concussion Care The program is built to provide specialty concussion rehab care to those who are uninsured, underinsured, marginalized, or economically insecure. This is a new program seeking funds for entire program. 10,000 $10,000 6 Corazon Café SLO LCC Café, Comida, Cultura & Community Downtown SLO storefront coffee shop and small Mexican fusion sourcing products from many diverse sources. Business will showcase underrepresented artwork in their establishment, create a system of donations to give back to the community, and be a hub for cultural experiences. This is a new program requesting funds for a portion of the project. 9,011 $9,011 7 Dimensions of You DEI Dimensions of You (DOY) SLO Dimensions of You is an individualized health coaching platform that helps people by applying cognitive behavior coaching techniques for strategies individuals can implement to improve their lives. These services will be for those who have barriers to receiving help and will be no cost to the client. This is a continuation of an existing program requesting funds for entire project. 25,000 $0 Page 98 of 802 5 8 Diringer & Associates SLO County Migrant Indigenous Community Survey Diringer and Associates has been contracted to perform an enumeration and community survey of the immigrant indigenous populations of SLO County, focusing on Mixteco and other indigenous language speakers. There is funding from CDC to conduct survey but that funding does not allow for compensation and this grant would provide $50 gift cards to approximately 50 people who will be interviewed. This new program is requesting funds to cover 15% of the overall project. 2,750 $0 9 Gymnazo Inc. Bridging the Gap: A Community Fitness Endeavor Gymnazo is expanding services as traditional fitness facilities fall short and will offer community classes and scholarships for mentorship program. Additionally, the funds would allow for a staffing position and equipment. This new program is requesting funds for the entire program. 25,000 $0 10 Lombards Stereo Lombards Stereo Vehicular Safety Outreach The project funding request would be to allow for revamped advertisement that will be geared towards underrepresented communities in SLO. Additionally, funds will be used to recruit and hire new employees. This is a new program requesting funds for the entire program. 150,000 $0 11 Mission Headstrong Autism Personal Training Program Mission Headstrong is a non- profit connected to Headstrong business) to help close the equity gaps that exist in the fitness world. The funds would have 15 coaches certified by Autism Fitness ™ so all coaches at Headstrong will be appropriately competent to provide coaching for the Autistic Community. This is a new program requesting funds for the entire program. 23,336 $23,336 Page 99 of 802 6 12 Neptune's Nursery LLC Sun Coast Kids This program focuses on providing opportunities for kids to experience outdoor exercise while learning about nature reserves and hiking through an empowerment curriculum. The funds will be for staff and transportation. This is a combination of a new and existing program seeking funds to cover 40% of the program. 20,000 $0 13 PacSlo Transport LLC Electric Vehicle Fleet PacSLO aims to provide transportation to and from medical appointments, emergency room discharges, surgery procedures, and leisure outings. The funding request for the vehicle was carefully chosen to reflect the City's goal of carbon neutrality. This program is seeking funds for the entire project. 25,000 $0 14 Personal Touch Salon N/A Personal Touch Salon aims to provide specialized training and continuing education for local stylists to better serve underrepresented members of the community with diverse hair types. The training will cover various topics in order to improve the quality of their services. This new program is seeking funds for their entire project. 25,000 $0 15 Positive Xpression Design PXDesign) DEI SLO Business Grant Positive Xpression is seeking funds to purchase a gently used automatic press and installation, as well as used needed screens, inks, and supplies for the operation of the new machine. This is a continuation of an existing program requesting funds for the entire project. 15,000 $0 16 Roxanne's Birkenstock Gifts From the Sky This would be an expansion of a existing program that has been going since 2003. The hope is to give higher quality shoes to nonprofits who focus on distribution of goods to disenfranchised community members. This is an existing program seeking funds for 40% of the project. 10,000 $0 Page 100 of 802 7 17 Seeds Seeds Community Events Funding request has two (2) aspects to project. 1) Community events that advance DEI through wellness and environmental awareness, and 2) provide affordable and nutritious food options for underserved and underrepresented communities. This is both a new program and a continuation of an existing program and is requesting funds to cover 40% of project. 25,000 $14,800 18 SLO NOOR Foundation Whole Community Care Project This project will focus on bilingual outreach to employees to those in the lodging/restaurant industry in order to ensure those who do not qualify for government health coverage due to socioeconomic differences. This is an existing program requesting 46% of the entire project. 12,000 $0 19 SLOCAR Inc.dba Certified Auto Repair Keep the Community Rolling SLO CAR proposes utilizing Jewish Family Services to help expand marketing to include Spanish translation, grow customer base particularly in underrepresented groups and to provide vital vehicle repairs to underserved communities. This existing program is requesting funds to cover 70% of the project. 25,000 $10,000 20 Snooka II Thomas Villa Women-owned family business serving the community of San Luis Obispo. Too little information from application to complete a project description. 100,000 $0 21 Studio Prime Architecture Expanding Housing Options Educating the Underserved Funding request is focused on 1) distribution of education information in the form of targeted social media campaigns and 2) online workshops and videos, both for ADU and jADU in order to expand the use of such spaces and helping the community understand the laws. This is a new program requesting funds to cover 45% of the project. 25,000 $0 Page 101 of 802 8 22 Susan Rose's Pool Service Create more Jobs Susan Rose's Pool Service provides clean and safe recreational swimming for all. The funds would create more hours for employees and to be able to respond to emergency work. This is a continuation of an existing program and is requesting funds for 40% of project. Incomplete application 10,000 $0 23 Ten Over Studio Ten Over Studio Affordable & Workforce Housing Feasibility Studies Ten Over Studio supports affordable housing in SLO by working with developers on feasibility studies. The grant would help team provide 5 feasibility studies to local nonprofit developers. This is a new and a continuation of an existing project requesting funds for entire project. 15,000 $15,000 24 Texture Retail + Admin Support Managed by R.A.C.E Matters SLO, this grant would give continued support to the Salon by providing product inventory for the Salon and for an administrative support position. 25,000 $12,000 25 The Beauty Bar Studios The Beauty Bar Studios The project funding request is to cover the cost of an esthetician program. Program is 4-6 month for 40 hours a week. 10,000 $0 26 The Moving Experience LLC The Moving Experience Inclusivity & Awareness Initiative Funding request is for a moving company that would like to target those who are disadvantaged and/or displaced minorities. Funds will be used for marketing and internal staff training. This is a new program requesting funds for the entire project. 150,000 $0 27 Tiger Monkey Tattoo Artist Resilience Through Tattoo A.R.T.T was created to be a hub for young artistic alternative souls. Project funding request is to be used to provide training and mentorship to aspiring artists in the LGBTQ community along with continuing existing services. This is a new and a continuation of an existing program requesting funds for 70% of project. 25,000 $0 Page 102 of 802 9 28 Trillium Massage Low-income health & wellness access Project funding request is to offer health education and massage to help improve the livelihoods and wellness of underserved communities. Project will also help decrease pain and stress and increase rate of motion and improve circulation. This request is for 100% of funding and it is the continuation of an existing program. 9,360 $0 29 Tropics Aquarium Professionals Bi-lingual Animal Care Sheet Database The funding request has two aspects, 1) is to create, maintain, and publish a database set of animal care sheets related to animals that will be sold and include accurate care description and processes. This includes a live form attached in various languages (English and Spanish first) and making this data base available. And number 2 is to develop tutorial videos (bilingual formats) with processes and descriptions and FAQs. This is a new program requesting funds for a portion of project. 20,000 $0 30 Twig & Arrow Salon Twig & Arrow Salon Diversity & Inclusion Project funding request is to be used to further education and training for entire staff on diverse and multicultural hair and makeup types, styles, and colors. This will comprise of 2 classes and hair products for multicultural hair. This is a new program requesting funds for 85% of the project. 15,000 $12,500 31 Wilderr Wilderr + SLO Inclusivity A Women's athletic clothing brand that will offer free fitness classes and workshops to women who may not have access to such opportunities. The project funding request is to cover pop up shops, marketing, community fitness events, and custom sizing. This is a new program requesting funds for 85% of the project. 17,000 $0 Page 103 of 802 10 32 Zen Den Zen Den Expansion Program An acupuncture and healing center providing sliding scale services. Project funding request is to open a second location which will allow for more accessible community-based acupuncture. This is a new project requesting funds for the entire project. 50,000 $0 TOTAL $997,457 $150,000 Ayes (6): Commissioner Campos, Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, 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 of upcoming projects: HRC to begin thinking about goals and objectives to be achieved for FY 2023-2024. HRC was apprised that the Human Services Grant Recommendations were approved by Council and that the Draft DEI Strategic Plan Framework was presented to Council as well on May 2, 2023 and feedback was received, which will be incorporated. HRC was apprised that the Office of DEI will participate for the very first time at Pride Month by having a table and sharing information to the community. The DEI Manager announced that the City’s Mandatory Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training is not required for unpaid advisory body members, so HRC members do not need to attend. The DEI Manager announced that we are in the process to receive Requests for Quotes to establish a contract with a consultant that will aid in the development of the DEI Strategic Plan. Page 104 of 802 11 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for June 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: 06/07/2023 Page 105 of 802 Page 106 of 802