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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a. 02-05-2025 HRC Draft Minutes 1 Human Relations Commission Minutes February 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commissioners Present: Commissioner Mason Ambrosio, Commissioner Vincent DeTurris, Commissioner Sierra Smith, Vice Chair Catuih Campos, Chair Angie Kasprzak Human Relations Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Stephanie Carlotti, Commissioner Taryn Warrecker City Staff Present: Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann, DEI Admin Specialist Samantha Vethavanam _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order on February 5, 2025 at 5:03 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 - DECEMBER 4, 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Commissioner Smith Second By Vice Chair Campos To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of December 4, 2024. Ayes (5): Commissioner Ambrosio, Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Campos, and Chair Kasprzak Absent (2): Commissioner Carlotti, and Commissioner Warrecker CARRIED (5 to 0) Page 5 of 82 2 4. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.a SELECTION OF THE COMMISSIONER LIAISON ROLES FOR THE 2024-25 DEI HIGH IMPACT GRANT Motion By Commissioner Smith Second By Commissioner DeTurris Approve the Commissioner assignments for 2024-25 DEI High Impact Grant Recipients as follows:  Commissioner Ambrosio – AAPI of SLO; Diversity Coalition  Commissioner DeTurris – Big Brothers and Sisters of SLO County; Peace Academy of the Sciences and Arts  Vice Chair Campos – SLO County UndocuSupport  Commissioner Carlotti – Hillel of SLO  Chair Kasprzak – GALA Pride & Diversity Center; Mission Headstrong  Commissioner Smith – Hospice of SLO County; R.A.C.E. Matters  Commissioner Warrecker – NAMI of SLO County Ayes (5): Commissioner Ambrosio, Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Campos, and Chair Kasprzak Absent (2): Commissioner Carlotti, and Commissioner Warrecker CARRIED (5 to 0) 4.b STAFFING UPDATES IN THE OFFICE OF DEI Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann provided an update on staffing changes that have recently occurred in the Office of Diversity, Equit y and Inclusion (DEI). 4.c 2024-25 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION WORKPLAN DISCUSSION AND REVIEW The Commission reviewed, evaluated, and provided feedback to staff on the remainder of the 2024-25 Human Relations Commission (HRC) Work Plan document. Page 6 of 82 3 5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann provided the following updates:  The budget process for fiscal years 2025-2027 is now underway. There will be a public City Council discussion on Saturday, February 8th regarding the Major City Goals for 2025-27.  The Community Forum was held on January 23rd. Members of the public came to provide input of what the City should prioritize in the 2025-27 budget, including input on DEI efforts. DEI Admin Specialist, Samantha Vethavanam provided the following updates:  The DEI Office’s website now features a section called “Immigration Information and Resources” which states the San Luis Obispo Police Department’s position on immigration enforcement efforts and provides a link to more resources.  The FY 2025-26 Human Services Grants application opened on January 20th and will close on February 28th. Subcommittee members have chosen dates for review. Vice Chair Campos provided an update on her work with UndocuSupport. Chair Kasprzak provided an update on recruitment for two positions at GALA and GALA’s Valentine’s Day event. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for March 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: XX/XX/2025 Page 7 of 82 Page 8 of 82