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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-2024 HRC PresentationHuman Relations Commission Special Meeting October 2, 2024 Council Hearing PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT IN THE AGENDA At this time, people may address the Commission on items not on the agenda. Items raised are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Commission is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. •If you would like to speak on items NOT ON THE AGENDA, please complete a speaker card. •When the Chair calls your name, you can begin your public comment. •Please clearly state your full name, city of residence, and whether you represent a business or group •Limit comments to 3 minutes or less Public Comment CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Consideration of Minutes of the Human Relations Commission meeting of September 12, 2024. _____________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of September 12, 2024. Item #4a. BUSINESS ITEM Review of the 2023-24 Human Services Grant Year-Year Reports _____________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: The Human Relations Commission (HRC) to review the 2023-24 Human Services Grant (HSG) year-end reports and provide feedback to staff as part of their respective liaison assignment roles. Item #4a. BUSINESS ITEM Commissioner Grant Recipient Program 1 Chair Kasprzak SLO Committee for Education on Alcoholism, dba Middlehouse Grant for Alumni Housing 2 Shower the People Shower the People 3 Literacy for Life Literacy for Life 4 Vice Chair Campos United Way of SLO County 211 SLO County 5 Food Bank No-Cook Bags for Homeless Residents 6 Hospice of SLO County Caregiver Support 7 Commissioner Ambrosio Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of SLO County Ombudsman Services 8 Family Care Network General Operating Support Item #4a. BUSINESS ITEM Commissioner Grant Recipient Program 9 Commissioner Carlotti 5 Cities Homeless Coalition Rapid Rehousing & Homeless Prevention Assistance 10 Lumina Alliance Emergency Shelter Operating Support 11 SLO Legal Assistance Foundation Senior Legal Services Project 12 Commissioner DeTurris Big Brothers Big Sisters Community & Site Based Mentoring for Vulnerable Youth 13 Restorative Partners Opportunity to Fund 14 Smart Share Housing Solutions Affordable Housing Production 15 Commissioner Smith CAPSLO Homeless Prevention Services 16 CAPSLO SAFE Program 17 Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA Program Support 18 Commissioner Warrecker City Farm 2024 Youth Empowerment 19 Senior Nutrition Program Meals that Connect PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, people may address the Commission on items not on the agenda. Items raised are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Commission is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. •If you would like to speak on items NOT ON THE AGENDA, please complete a speaker card. •When the Chair calls your name, you can begin your public comment. •Please clearly state your full name, city of residence, and whether you represent a business or group •Limit comments to 3 minutes or less Public Comment Item #5a. PUBLIC HEARING 2024-25 DEI High Impact Grant Preliminary Funding Recommendation _____________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: 1.Receive the grant preliminary funding recommendation from the HRC Grant Review Subcommittee; and 2.Make a final DEI Grant Funding Recommendation to the City Council following the public hearing, full commission discussion, and feedback. Background •Council approved the 1st round of grant on Nov. 17, 2020 – allocated $109,800 to eight (8) non-profit organizations. •2021-2023 Financial Plan included $150k for fiscal year 2021-22 and 2022-23 for a grand total of $300k. •Fiscal 2022-23 a total of $300k was allocated to 21 non-profit organizations. •2023-25 Financial Plan included sustainable funding for a grand total of $300k - $150k per fiscal year. •In FY 2023-24 a total of $150k was allocated to eight (8) non-profit organizations. •For the current FY, 2024-25, a total of $150k is what we currently have to allocate. Project Plan •Purpose: •Enhance sense of belonging for all peoples in the community. •Uplift and support local projects, programs, or initiatives that contribute to creating a San Luis Obispo that is welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and safe. •Note: •Scope of inclusion and equity is inherently broad and complex. •Grant is intended to support organizations and projects that show understanding of “root cause” issues and “intractable” problems. •Seek to address structural and systemic inequities (SLO-centric). •Projects must indicate and show success and contribute to some systemic change. Funding Areas •Funding should primarily focus on advancing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion through innovative practices that seek to narrow equity gaps and address intractable, systemic, and structural issues. •Illustrative examples include (not exhaustive): •Poverty and unemployment impacting access to education, food, and shelter •Diversity in government and governing institutions. •Racial and socio-economic disparities in the criminal justice system. •Environmental justice and equitable access to sustainable resources. •Diverse individual civic engagement related to voting representation and election education. Funding Requirements •Submit a complete application which must include: •1-page DEI statement •Understanding and application of DEI •Affirming language that furthers or creates access and a sense of belonging in the community. •Advancing DEI in the City of SLO •1-page detailed budget for the project/program •Organizational chart •Document certifying Federal Tax-Exempt Status Funding Criteria •Other key details: •Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, government, or education entity, or faith-based organization. •Funding activities must primarily occur in the City of SLO. •Funding activities must primarily serve City of SLO residents. •Funding request must show measurable impacts and successes. New and creative approaches are highly encouraged. •Partnership/collaboration between one (1), two (2), or more organizations is welcomed and encouraged. The lead organization must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, government, or education entity, or faith-based organization. Funding Request Examples •Proposals can focus on specific underserved/underrepresented communities, but all projects, applications, services, and concepts must provide access to the entire community-at-large and contribute to a positive systemic change. •Social Justice/Anti-racism activities and training programs •Expand access to education and knowledge on social services programs by developing how-to videos in English, Spanish, and Mixteco. •Inclusive leadership development for businesses and/or non-profit organizations. •Mentorship and apprenticeship programs by cross-pollinating different fields or sectors. •Community art or historical projects highlighting the history and contributions of different populations. Funding Information & Restrictions •Single applicants request – minimum of $5,000 and max of $20,000. •Partnerships/partner applications – no minimum, and max of $40,000. •A maximum of one (1) grant award per organization or per partnerships/partner applications. •Funding may be used for new or existing projects, programs, or initiatives with proven success or that use best practices or innovating approaches. •Leveraging existing or other funding sources are encouraged. •Programs/projects start January 1, 2025 •Must execute contract with the City prior to award funds •Funding Restrictions: •Funds CANNOT be used for advancing, advocating, promoting, or highlighting political causes, entities, ballot measures, or candidates. •Funds CANNOT be used for advancing, advocating, promoting, or highlighting religious causes, entities, individuals, or activities. Funding CANNOT be used of the purpose of disseminating religious information. •Funds CANNOT be used for profit or personal gain. Funding Decisions The HRC will exercise discretion when developing funding recommendations. •Human Relations Commission (HRC) is the advisory body that will review and provide final funding recommendations to City Council. •Final funding recommendations will be presented before Council for approval in November/December. •Proposals will be evaluated for meeting the funding areas and funding criteria, as well as potential success, application, and advance systemic change. Timeline 1.July 22, 2024 - Application Opened 2.August 29, 2024 - Information Session (English & Spanish) 3.July 31 & August 1, 2024 – Technical Assistance Hours (extended to the entire month) 4.August 30, 2024 - Application Closed 5.October 2, 2024 - Public Hearing and HRC Decision on Funding Recommendations 6.November/December 2024 - City Council Final Funding Decision/Approval 7.December 2024 - Contracts Routed 8.January 2025 - Funds Dispersed 9.July 2025 – Mid-Year Reports Due 10.January 2025 - Year-End Reports Due Item #5a. PUBLIC HEARING 1.The application opened July 22, 2024, and closed August 30, 2024. 2.A total of 30 applications were received from local and out-of-county organizations. 3.A total of $642,995 in funding requests, which is about three (3) times more of what is available to fund. 4.A total of 10 applications have moved to preliminary funding. 5.Upon completion of the HRC review and public hearing tonight, a final recommendation will be before Council in November. Item #5a. PUBLIC HEARING Organization Project / Program Name Description Rqtd. Amount Rec. Amount 1 AAPI of SLO AAPI: Our Voices, Our Stories Funds will be used to cover 10 performers, 5-10 artists, and 10 small businesses at the annual AAPI festival. Performers include the SLO Buddhist Temple Taiko Drumming Group, The Filipino Community Center in Grover Beach, college students from various AAPI clubs on the Cal Poly campus such as Huio Hawaii, Cal Poly Lion Dance Team, the United Movement, and high school student musicians. Spoken word artists and poets will be invited to contribute original work centered around ethnic and cultural heritage, small restaurants and retail owners will also be invited to participate. Additional AAPI leaders, professionals, and BIPOC leaders will be invited to speak showcasing the diversity of the project. Before the event, AAPI SLO will host storytelling events throughout the year building up to the AAPI event. $15,000 $10,000 2 Afrikan Black Collective ABC Conference Funds will be used to put together the Afrikan Black Coalition (ABC) Conference, which is designed to address structural and systemic inequities that impact Afrikan/Black students. The project's objectives include 1) addressing systemic inequities to address academic policy disparities, 2) develop leadership skills through workshops and interactive sessions, 3) focus on post-college success through career and graduate education, 4) cultural affirmation focused on heritage and resilience, and 5) impact. $20,000 $0 3 Big Brothers Big Sisters Pacheco Elementary School Mentorship Program Funds will be used for their school-based mentoring program at Pacheco Elementary School. Activities include recruitment and training of 25 high school student volunteers to serve as mentors, weekly 2-hour mentoring sessions, DEI-focused activities designed to celebrate diversity and build cultural awareness, and once a month field trips and enrichment opportunities. $20,000 $10,000 4 CASA of SLO County Increasing Cultural Competence & Diversity at SLO CASA Funds will be used to support and build the cultural competency and expertise of CASA staff and volunteers assigned to foster youth and expanding outreach and recruitment efforts to diversify our volunteer pool. The funds will cover a portion of the CASA Training Manager's salary which will be dedicated to her time spent coordinating and facilitating DEI trainings for CASA volunteers and conducting targeted volunteer recruitment. Funds will also be used to produce bilingual and Spanish- language flyers and brochures. $20,000 $0 Item #5a. PUBLIC HEARING Organization Project / Program Name Description Rqtd. Amount Rec. Amount 5 City Farm SLO Expanding Access to Therapeutic Horticulture Programming for Adults with Disabilities Funds will be used to expand City Farm's Therapeutic Horticulture Programming to include twice- weekly sessions for adults with disabilities. Funds will cover 90 sessions across 45 weeks, serving 18 adults with disabilities and 6 aides. Sessions will focus on job skill development, fine motor enhancement, cognitive stimulation, and confidence-building. Funds will also cover three (3) technical assistance trainings for a diverse group of educators. $19,490 $0 6 Community Counseling Center Delving Deep: Mental Health Screening Assessment, Observation, and Psychotherapy for Latinx Youth and Families Funds will be used to improve CCC's services to Latinx youth and provide support and access to counseling services for their families. The funds will enhance existing on-campus programs in San Luis Coastal Unified District (SLCUSD) at the three (3) elementary schools with the highest percentage of Latinx students: C.L. Smith, Hawthorne, and Pacheco. Funds will be distributed between the Program Coordinator, Admin Specialist I, Admin Specialist II, Therapists, Clinical Director, Bilingual Licensed Clinical Supervisor, and Behavioral Health Interpreter. $10,000 $0 7 Corazon Latino Civic Education Campaign to Close Equity Gap Funds will be used to provide a targeted civic education campaign to SLO's underserved and underrepresented Latino/Latinx/Hispanic community and the entire community at large in order to remove barriers to civic engagement, increase civic participation, and access to services. Funds will cover six how-to-videos produced in English and Spanish (and Mixteco when appropriate), providing civic education, monthly educational classes/groups led by Certified Community Health Workers/Promotores, and a marketing outreach campaign to share civic information, promote videos, and classes. $40,000 $11,445 8 Diversity Coalition BIPOC Board Leadership Program Funds will be used to support two (2) BIPOC Board Leadership Training Program (BLTP) cohorts. Funds will cover the Program Director to lead program development and implementation, as well as operation expenses. The project also include board member placement, DEI Training for Boards, and Leadership SLO Alumni Exchange. $40,000 $10,000 Item #5a. PUBLIC HEARING Organization Project / Program Name Description Rqtd. Amount Rec. Amount 9 Downtown SLO Increased Food Access at Farmer's Market Funds will be used to expand and enhance food access at the year-round nightly Farmers' Market in downtown SLO on Thursday evenings. The funds will cover the increase demand and participation by BIPOC and underserved and underrepresented community members, for the CalFresh EBT token program, which requires more staffing support. $12,700 0 10 Economics of Being a Woman Economics of Being a Woman's Financial Education and Disaster Preparedness eLearning Program Funds will be used to develop and disseminate the Economics of Being a Woman Financial and Disaster Preparedness eLearning Program. The program includes interactive online learning exercises along with an online fillable and/or printable 18-page companion workbook of exercises that focus on actionable preparedness steps outlined in the online presentation. Services are accessible to all community members. $20,000 $0 11 GALA Pride & Diversity Center Complex LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Funds will be used to provide a multi-tiered system of mental health support. Funds will cover two new monthly therapist-led support groups, one for families of youth, and one for young LGBTQ+ adults in the transitional-aged group. Funds will also cover the Writing for Queer Empowerment Workshop and the Art Therapy Group Workshop on a quarterly basis. Funds will cover bi-monthly social groups designed to create mental health support programming for older adults and youth and build community. Lastly, funds will cover another Summer Sports Day boosting youth participation, confidence, and sense of belonging. $20,000 $20,000 12 Hospice of SLO County Volunteer Training & Community Outreach Funds will be used to host four (4) 18-hour In-Home Volunteer Trainings AND outreach initiative to spread awareness about free-of-charge support services among marginalized, minoritized, and under-served populations in our area. The trainings include in-home respite services, and include personal attitudes towards death and dying, medical and non-medical approaches, communication skills, grief and bereavement, and all training are saturated with themes of DEI with an emphasis on empathic listening and human-to-human connection. $20,000 $7,750 Item #5a. PUBLIC HEARING Organization Project / Program Name Description Rqtd. Amount Rec. Amount 13 Literacy for Life Treasured Objects: Personal Heritage Stories Funds will be used to cover expenses for an art project designed to uplift and bring social awareness of cause issues impacting equity, communication, and stories of underserved and underrepresented communities. Funds will cover the collaborative initiative where a tutor and learner will be invited to select an object that holds personal significance and reflects their heritage, culture, and family. A professional photographer will capture stills of object, learners, and tutors resulting in composition, which will then be displayed as an art exhibit. $15,000 $0 14 Lumina Alliance ReDefine Parenting Program Funds will be used to launch the ReDefine Parenting Program at local underserved elementary schools with higher percentages of families that are low income and primarily Spanish Speaking. The funds will cover 5-10 peer workshops at 2-4 elementary schools with up to 20 participating parents/caregivers each. Topics include emotional health, consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships. $20,000 $0 15 Mission Headstrong Veterans' Fitness, Autism Fitness Phase 2, & Aging Adult Fitness Funds will be used to cover 1) their Veterans Fitness program that include veterans' community classes, coaching, and health and fitness education seminars, 2) Autism Fitness Phase 2, which includes weekly group class, and 1-1 specialized coaching, and 3) Older Adult Fitness which includes weekly group fitness classes. $40,000 $15,000 16 Monarch Hills Education DEI Growth Program for Monarch Hills Funds will be used to 1) provide tuition assistance to economically disadvantaged households, 2) increase access to their regenerative gardening and farming program, and 3) increase accessibility for Spanish-speaking community. $20,000 $0 17 National Alliance on Mental Illness of SLO County Mental Health Resource Outreach Campaign Funds will be used to 1) create a bilingual mental health resource guide that addresses systematic factors, 2) promotion of the guide and education/support programs offered through NAMI SLO County to organizations who provide services to diverse communities, 3) community event tabling, and 4) in-person support to individuals experiencing homelessness. $11,364 $11,364 Item #5a. PUBLIC HEARING Organization Project / Program Name Description Rqtd. Amount Rec. Amount 18 Peace Academy Mawtini: Arab American Narratives of Home and Belonging Funds will cover the development of an oral history collection of Arab American narratives focused on themes of home and belonging. Funds will cover 1) recorded interviews with individual community members, 2) welcoming and learning spaces for all city residents to learn oral histories, and 3) an interactive cultural event showcasing narratives and promoting community dialogue. $39,441 $39,441 19 People Self- Help Housing Corp. Enhancing Affordable Housing Access Through Bilingual Funds will be used to enhance access of permanent affordable housing applications by creating instructional videos in English and Spanish and improving PSHH website navigation. The video library will include types of affordable housing, detailed application processes, eligibility criteria and required documentation, profiles of local housing providers, guidance on navigating between different programs, and information on forecasting future rent in affordable housing. Website enhancements include redesigned user interface, bilingual interface, and access to tools to determine program eligibility. $15,000 $0 20 Pregnancy & Parenting Support of SLO County Baby Bank Funds will be used to sponsor their Baby Bank program, specifically their Diaper Bank, which will support the purchasing of diapering supplies for economically disadvantaged perinatal families in the community. $5,000 0 21 RACE Matters Shop Talk & Black Girl Wellness Funds will be used for two programs: 1) Shop Talk and 2) Black Girl Wellness. Both programs foster self-esteem, self-care, and wellbeing for black adults and youth. Shop Talk include discussion groups centered in Black wellness, one (1) 6-week sessions 60-90 minutes centered on Black wellness and healing, and one (1) 6-week sessions at 90-minutes centered on POC. All provided at sliding scale ($15-$25). Black Girl Wellness centers its efforts in exploring the experiences of Black identified female youth, ages 12-17, and other people of color. $20,000 0 Item #5a. PUBLIC HEARING Organization Project / Program Name Description Rqtd. Amount Rec. Amount 22 Recovery Road Runners, INC. Run Strong, Grow Strong Funds will be used to implement a comprehensive 12-week program that combines physical fitness with social-emotional-behavioral learning, with a strong emphasis on substance use prevention. The program integrates a structured running regimen with weekly lessons on critical life skills such as emotional regulation, goal-setting, decision-,making, and resisting peer pressure. $20,000 $0 23 San Luis Coastal Education Foundation Opportunity Initiative Funds will be used to cover two key initiatives 1) Equity in Outdoor Learning and 2) NextGen Scholars. The funds will cover socioeconomic disadvantaged households. Equity in Outdoor Learning will cover outdoor science camp promoting access and equity in learning experiences. Next Gen Scholar will support first-generation college-bound students by removing financial barriers to acceptance and admissions. $20,000 $0 24 SLO Chamber of Commerce SLO County Family- Friendly Workplaces Program (SLOFFWP) Funds will cover their established Family Friendly Work Program (FFWP) to a diverse array of businesses, this includes education and support to employers to help them attract and sustain a strong, inclusive workforce through the implementation of this program. The program utilizes an assessment tool marketed to employers to assist them in measuring their status, while offering opportunities to review policies and internal practices. $20,000 $0 25 SLO County UndocuSupport SLO County Immigrant Resource Hub: A Pilot Pop-up in Partnership with Local Mobile Services Funds will be used for two (2) pilot mobile resources coordination pop-up events called Regional Services Clinics in the City of SLO. The events' purpose is to remove barriers to services, improve knowledge and access resources, mobilize resources, maximize provider capacity, streamline communication and access to information, and enhance community and sense of belonging. Both events will be provided bilingually (English and Spanish) and in Mixteco as well. Services and events are open to the entire general public and residents of the City of San Luis Obispo. $40,000 $0 Item #5a. PUBLIC HEARING Organization Project / Program Name Description Rqtd. Amount Rec. Amount 22 Recovery Road Runners, INC. Run Strong, Grow Strong Funds will be used to implement a comprehensive 12-week program that combines physical fitness with social-emotional-behavioral learning, with a strong emphasis on substance use prevention. The program integrates a structured running regimen with weekly lessons on critical life skills such as emotional regulation, goal-setting, decision-,making, and resisting peer pressure. $20,000 $0 23 San Luis Coastal Education Foundation Opportunity Initiative Funds will be used to cover two key initiatives 1) Equity in Outdoor Learning and 2) NextGen Scholars. The funds will cover socioeconomic disadvantaged households. Equity in Outdoor Learning will cover outdoor science camp promoting access and equity in learning experiences. Next Gen Scholar will support first-generation college-bound students by removing financial barriers to acceptance and admissions. $20,000 $0 24 SLO Chamber of Commerce SLO County Family- Friendly Workplaces Program (SLOFFWP) Funds will cover their established Family Friendly Work Program (FFWP) to a diverse array of businesses, this includes education and support to employers to help them attract and sustain a strong, inclusive workforce through the implementation of this program. The program utilizes an assessment tool marketed to employers to assist them in measuring their status, while offering opportunities to review policies and internal practices. $20,000 $0 25 SLO County UndocuSupport SLO County Immigrant Resource Hub: A Pilot Pop-up in Partnership with Local Mobile Services Funds will be used for two (2) pilot mobile resources coordination pop-up events called Regional Services Clinics in the City of SLO. The events' purpose is to remove barriers to services, improve knowledge and access resources, mobilize resources, maximize provider capacity, streamline communication and access to information, and enhance community and sense of belonging. Both events will be provided bilingually (English and Spanish) and in Mixteco as well. Services and events are open to the entire general public and residents of the City of San Luis Obispo. $40,000 $0 Item #5a. PUBLIC HEARING Organization Project / Program Name Description Rqtd. Amount Rec. Amount 26 SLO Hillel Shine a Light on Jewish Heritage and Multiculturalism/Pop-up Music and Speaker Nights and temporary public art installations Funds will be used to host another set of series to break down stereotypes and inspire SLO audiences to "shine a light" in the pursuit of DEI. This year, the program would incorporate artists, musicians, and a Jew of Color speaker to embrace the diversity of the Jewish identity and collaboration with the Diversity Coalition of SLO County, the art and events will provide thought- provoking new insights into the ongoing conversations of race, ethnicity, and identity, with a particular focus on the relationship between antisemitism and systemic racism in today's world. $20,000 $15,000 27 SLO Noor Foundation Equitable Healthcare Access Program Funds will be used to cover direct clinical services for new patients from diverse backgrounds, including translation services, laboratory diagnostics, and radiology imaging crucial to diagnosis and treatment. Funds will cover a FTE bilingual medical assistants, vital screenings, diagnostics orders, translation services, laboratory and radiology imaging services, and citywide community awareness campaign. $20,000 $0 28 SLO Village Aging Better Together - Partnering with SLO to become an Age-Friendly City Funds will be used to create a 1) refreshed marketing campaign designed to raise awareness and remove barriers to participation, 2) outreach and engagement to formalize partnerships with nonprofits, 3) expand membership and volunteer program, and 4) spearhead an age-friendly task force. $20,000 $0 29 SLOMA 2025 Exhibitions with Esteban Cabeza de Baca & Siji Krishnan Funds will be used to support two (2) exhibitions by emerging artists Esteban Cabeza de Baca and Siji Krishnan. The exhibit by Cabeza de Baca explores the mix past, present, and future and mirrors the myriad histories and cultures of the land, with themes of agriculture and diverse communities. The exhibit by Krishnan explores sensory impressions of rural Southern India and examines the kinship between humans and the natural world. $20,000 $0 30 United Way of SLO County Increased Support Services for SLO: 211 and VOAD Collaboration and Community Engagement Funds will be used to expand their 211 Program and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Disaster Relief Services through 1) increased outreach, 2) improved marketing, and 3) by engaging additional agencies in the City of SLO for culturally appropriate outreach and information dissemination. $20,000 $0 PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, people may address the Commission on items not on the agenda. Items raised are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Commission is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. •If you would like to speak on items NOT ON THE AGENDA, please complete a speaker card. •When the Chair calls your name, you can begin your public comment. •Please clearly state your full name, city of residence, and whether you represent a business or group •Limit comments to 3 minutes or less Public Comment Staff & Commissioner Updates •Starting July 8, 2024, one (1) hour parking vouchers are provided to Commissioners and meeting attendees. •City Clerk sent an email to all of you regarding an Ethics Training. Please complete this by October 10, 2024. A minimum 2-hour requirement must be completed. Staying inactive for more than 4 minutes in the page will only log those 4 minutes. •The Office of DEI & ED&T partnered up with the Chamber of Commerce and Cal Poly OUDI to host an Insight Studio Workshop: Celebrating Inclusive Business Practices on Oct. 29 from 3-5pm at the Ludwick Community Center. DEI SLO Business Grant recipients will be participating as the panel. •The DEI Administrative Specialist job posting was released Sept. 26, 2024, with a closing date of Oct. 20, 2024. •SLO County UndocuSupport will host a movie night at Oak Park in Paso Robles as part of their 2023-24 DEI High Impact Grant project from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. •Applications for the 2025 Action Plan CDBG cycle are due to SLO County Homeless Services Division website at slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrant on October 6, 2024, at 11:59pm. •The next regular HRC meeting on November 6, 2024, will be led by a Community Development Department (CDD) colleague which will include a public hearing for the CDBG funding priorities. ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in-person in the Council Hearing room.