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Home My WebLink About12-4-2024 HRC PresentationHuman Relations CommissionRegular Meeting December 4, 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 November 6, 2024. _____________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of November 6, 2024. Item #4a. BUSINESS ITEM Update to the Chong’s Homemade Candy Sign Restoration Project _____________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: The Human Relations Commission (HRC) to receive an update about the Chong’s Homemade Candy Sign Restoration Project Phase II. Item #4a. The Original Chong’s Home Made Candies Sign 6 Item #4a. Conceptual Photo Item #4a. Final Panel Item #4a. Outreach and Feedback Brian Lawler Mr. Chong’s Family Friend, sign donor Mia Shin AAPI SLO County Dr. Morris Cal Poly – Ph.D, Modern Chinese History Dr. Grace Yeh Cal Poly, Ethnic Studies Professor, Asian American Studies Alice Loh Retired CP Professor, Local landscape architect (Cheng Park) Scott Lathrap/Mona Tucker YTT Contacts Contact list Native American Heritage Commission Dr. William Watson Ah Louis Family Frank DuFault Real Estate Agent, contact of Chong Family Paul Kwong Russell Kwong Mee Heng Low Amber Karson Ah Louis store, Lunar New Year celebration contact 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 #4b. BUSINESS ITEM 2025-27 Financial Plan Proposed Goals & Objectives _____________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: Commissioners will provide recommendations to staff regarding proposed goals and objectives for the 2025-27 Financial Plan . Item #4b. BUSINESS ITEM Advisory Bodies 2025-27 Financial Plan Goal Setting Parameters Item #4b. BUSINESS ITEM San Luis Obispo is committed to… Good Fiscal Management Public Engagement Quality Services Item #4b. BUSINESS ITEM Policy Context Section 802. Annual Budget Section 803. Public Hearing on the Budget Financial Plan Objectives Two-Year Budget City Charter Adopted Budget Policies Second Year Budget Links resources to identified community needs and Council goals. Establishes program policies and goals. Reinforces the importance of long-range, strategic planning. Promotes more orderly spending patterns. Reduces time and resources allocated to budget preparation. Council will review progress during the first year and approve appropriations for the second fiscal year. City Manager shall send to the Council a careful estimate of the amounts required for business and proper conduct of all departments/offices. Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget at which interested persons desiring to be heard shall be given such opportunity. Item #4b. BUSINESS ITEM A look-back on 2023-25 Financial Plan Objectives Adopted Major City Goals: Item #4b. BUSINESS ITEM 2024-25 Budget Highlights Challenges Cost escalation for labor and materials, internally and with contractors Damages from Winter 2023 storms necessitated costly repairs Limited financial and staff resources to complete capital projects on schedule Opportunities FEMA and CalOES reimbursement for storm expenditures to replenish reserves Early identification of looming costs to allow sufficient time to plan Strong history of sound financial management policies and practices Item #4b. BUSINESS ITEM Overall Financial Forecast All funds are in good financial standing based on current assumptions and recommendations Revenue growth is expected to moderate Expenditure growth needs to moderate as well Limited ability to fund net new programs Prior commitments are coming due and need to be budgeted for Investment in existing ongoing services, programs, and infrastructure take priority Considerations When Setting Goals Financial Plan Development Financial forecast Major City Goals Community input Commitment to fiscal sustainability Consideration of service levels Measure G- 20 priorities Mandates Future needs City Charter Debt service obligations Fiscal and budget policies Advisory Bodies Strategic plans Local laws General Plan Core service requirements Item #4b. BUSINESS ITEM Goal-Setting & the Budget Process Item #4b. BUSINESS ITEM QUESTIONS? If you have any additional questions, you can reach out to: Riley Kuhn - Principal Budget Analyst rtkuhn@slocity.org Emily Jackson - Finance Director ejackson@slocity.org 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 #4c. BUSINESS ITEM Selection of the 2025-26 Human Services Grant Review Subcommittee _____________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: Select up to three (3) Commissioners to participate in a subcommittee to review applications for the Human Services Grant and provide funding recommendations to the Human Relations Commission. 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. •2025-26 Human Services Grant application to open January 20, 2025, and close Friday, February 28, 2025. •An offer has been made to a candidate for the DEI Administrative Specialist position. •2025-26 Human Services Grant Review Subcommittee will meet in the month of March. Please maintain open communication to move this forward and follow up with Greg Hermann. •My last day at the Office of DEI is this Friday, Dec. 6 th. •Complete the Ethics Training. Please follow up with Deputy City Clerk Sara Armas if you have questions. •Uplift Catalyst Grant – Increasing economic stability. Application is due Dec. 13 th. ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission scheduled for Wednesday, January 1, 2025, is cancelled. A special meeting of the HRC is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in -person Council Hearing room.