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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a. 08-15-2024 HRC Draft Minutes 1 Human Relations Commission Minutes August 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m. City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commissioners Present: Commissioner Vincent DeTurris, Commissioner Sierra Smith, Commissioner Taryn Warrecker, Vice Chair Catuih Campos, Chair Angie Kasprzak Human Relations Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Mason Ambrosio, Commissioner Stephanie Carlotti City Staff Present: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz- Passalacqua, Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order on August 15, 2024 at 5:07 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Kasprzak. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment-- 3. CONSENT 3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - JULY 10, 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Commissioner Warrecker Second By Commissioner Smith To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of July 10, 2024. Page 5 of 477 2 Ayes (5): Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Campos, and Chair Kasprzak Absent (2): Mason Ambrosio, and Commissioner Carlotti CARRIED (5 to 0) 4. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.a 2024-25 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION WORKPLAN DISCUSSION AND DRAFT REVIEW The Commission provided feedback to staff for desired modifications to the plan and requested a mid-year review. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment-- Motion By Commissioner Smith Second By Vice Chair Campos The Commission accepted the draft plan with changes discussed. Ayes (5): Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Campos, and Chair Kasprzak Absent (2): Mason Ambrosio, and Commissioner Carlotti CARRIED (5 to 0) 4.b SELECTION OF THE COMMISSIONER LIAISON ROLES FOR THE 2023-24 DEI HIGH IMPACT GRANT The Commission discussed the various grant recipient options and made assignments for Commission member liaisons. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment-- Motion By Commissioner Warrecker Second By Commissioner Smith Accept the Commissioner assignments for Grant Recipients as follows: Page 6 of 477 3 • Kasprzak - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) • Ambrosio - Diversity Coalition • DeTurris - GALA Pride & Diversity Center • Campos - History Center of SLO County • Smith - RACE Matters • Campos - SLO County UndocuSupport • Carlotti - SLO Hillel • Warrecker - SLO Museum of Art Ayes (5): Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Campos, and Chair Kasprzak Absent (2): Mason Ambrosio, and Commissioner Carlotti CARRIED (5 to 0) 4.c INITIAL DISCUSSION OF THE HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUNDING PRIORITIES AND THE COMMUNITY NEEDS GRANT WORKSHOP The commission discussed the "Human Services Grant Program Grant Information" draft document and gave direction to staff for modifications. 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: • One hour parking vouchers are now provided to Commissioners and meeting attendees. • DEI High Impact Grant Applications open July 22, 2024 and close August 30, 2024. • The DEI Administrative Specialist job posting will be listed within the next two weeks on the City employment webpage. • Technical assistance has been offered to potential applicants of the 2024-25 DEI High Impact Grants. Page 7 of 477 4 • A meeting with the California Department of Civil Rights (CDCR) Community Conflict Resolution Unit (CCRU) took place July 30. A follow up email was sent by the State representative, and we are still coordinating a meeting between ad-hoc subcommittee members. • 2024-25 DEI High Impact Review Subcommittee will meet September 10th and 17th, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. • Commissioner Warrecker reported on the current Museum of Art exhibition. • Chair Kasprzak reported on the Bennie's Pizza speaker series on Tuesday evenings through Sept 10th and Mujeres de Accion networking events in San Luis Obispo. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission scheduled for September 4, 2024 is cancelled. The next Special Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for September 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. _________________________ APPROVED BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: XX/XX/202X Page 8 of 477