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Meeting Date
June 19 . 2012
Item Number •,
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C I T Y O F S A N L U I S O B I S P O
FROM :
Monica Irons, Director of Human Resource s
Greg Zocher, Human Resources Manage r
Prepared By :Nickole Sutter, Human Resources Analyst
SUBJECT :2012-13 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA )
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION
As recommended by the HRC, approve the 2012-13 GIA allocations in the amount of $126,60 0
(Attachment 1) and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each grant recipient .
DISCUSSIO N
Backgroun d
The City of San Luis Obispo GIA Program overseen by the HRC provides financial support to non -
profit organizations promoting the economic and social well-being of their clients . Grants are mad e
to organizations based in the City of San Luis Obispo or agencies based in neighborin g
communities serving a significant number of City residents . If agencies submit applications fo r
multiple programs, they are asked to rank them in priority order.
The HRC, the Housing Programs Manager, the Deputy Director of the Community Developmen t
Department, and the Human Resources Manager conducted a Public Needs Workshop in Septembe r
2011 to gather information on SLO's current human and social service needs for the 2012-201 3
GIA and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) cycles . The HRC heard testimony from a
variety of San Luis Obispo applicants .
In December 2011, the HRC formally launched its annual GIA process . Notices advertising th e
availability of grant funds for local service organizations providing human and social services in th e
City were publicized in The Tribune and placed on the City's website . In addition, grant recipient s
from prior years were e-mailed grant applications and information about the 2012-2013 GI A
process . Completed GIA applications were due to the City on February 6, 2012 . The HRC receive d
applications from 31 agencies requesting funding for 38 programs . The grant requests totaled
$221,710 .
Review Proces s
Upon receiving the grant applications, the HRC convened the GIA subcommittee of Commissioner s
Rollefson, Tilley, and Trout . The subcommittee used the following non-ranked GIA funding
priorities approved by Council on October 4, 2011, when evaluating applications :
1 . Homeless prevention including supportive services and transitional housing
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2 . Hunger and malnutrition prevention
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3.Supportive physical and mental health service s
4.Services for seniors and/or people with disabilitie s
5.Supportive services for youth and their development ; especially targeted to youth at ris k
Total grant requests exceeded the 2012-13 GIA budget of $126,600 by almost $100,000 . While thi s
challenged the subcommittee members, they carefully used the Council's GIA funding priorities t o
guide their recommendations . After thoroughly reviewing all applications, the subcommitte e
presented preliminary grant recommendations to the full Commission at the April 4, 2012 HR C
meeting (Attachment 2).
Staff invited all GIA applicants to a Public Hearing held May 2, 2012 (Attachment 3). Fifteen
members from various non-profit organizations spoke in support of the GIA program . While man y
thanked the HRC for its support, some expressed disappointment in either not being recommende d
for a grant, or the recommendation being for an amount lower than requested . After hearing publi c
testimony, the HRC discussed and approved the subcommittee's recommendations .
Funding Recommendation Summar y
The HRC's 2012-13 GIA recommendations are as follows :
1.Provide for the disbursement of $126,600 as included in the 2011-13 Financial Plan .
2.Provide funding to 31 programs with grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 .
3.Deny funding to the following 7 programs :
A.Achievement House : Upgrade Safety Exit Door s
B.Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center : Teen Dance s
C.Community Action Partnership of SLO County (CAPSLO): Forty Wonderful Program
D.Foundation for the Performing Arts : Youth Outreach School Matinee Performanc e
E.SLO Aids Support Network : Syringe Exchange Progra m
F.Wilshire Community Services : Caring Caller s
G.Wonheart : Challenge Day Progra m
Funding Recommendation Discussio n
In making recommendations, the HRC considered whether funds would be used to provide direc t
services to clients, collaboration with other agencies, and the prioritization of multiple gran t
requests from the same agency . Funding recommendations are outlined in detail in the GI A
Summary Recommendations (Attachment 1). Funding recommendations were based on the GI A
funding priorities approved by Council . Many programs being recommended for grant fundin g
meet multiple GIA funding priorities .
Funding Denials
With 38 applications requesting almost $100,000 above the GIA budget of $126,600, the HRC wa s
required to make difficult decisions . Therefore, in addition to fully funding a few requests an d
partially funding a number of requests, ultimately the HRC was obliged to recommend not fundin g
some requests .
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Prior to the May 2, 2012 HRC public hearing, the GIA applicants were emailed informing them of th e
HRC's tentative funding recommendations . At the public hearing all applicants were given a n
opportunity to speak on their behalf. Representatives for all programs denied funding had th e
opportunity to address the HRC and ask the commissioners to reconsider their recommendations .
Some agencies expressed disappointment yet understood the challenge before the HRC : limited funds
to address the many needs . The HRC appreciated the input from all agencies represented' at the Ma y
2, 2012, public hearing .
Contract s
Upon Council adoption of the HRC's GIA award recommendations, the City will enter int o
contracts with each organization . The HRC and City staff will monitor the contracts throughout th e
year.
FISCAL IMPACT
There has been $126,600 allocated in the Human Resources HRC Grants-In-Aid 2012-13 budget i n
the City's 2011-2013 Financial Plan. The HRC is recommending allocating the full amount .
ALTERNATIVE S
Do not approve allocating some or all of the funds . This alternative is not recommended, given tha t
the funding is included in the 2012-13 budget .
ATTACHMENT S
1.GIA Summary Recommendation s
2.Minutes of the April 4, 2012 HRC Meetin g
3.Minutes of the May 2, 2012 HRC Meeting
AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL OFFIC E
Binder containing all 2012-2013 HRC GIA Application s
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIO N
2012 GRANTS-IN-AID SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION S
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ALLIANCE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS (APA):IMPROVING ACCESS TO
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION FOR SLO CITY RESIDENT S
2011 Grant Award $ 1,000
2012 Grant Request $ 5,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 2,700
Funding will provide for start-up and implementation of services in SLO . APA helps individual s
obtain brand-name medications at no cost, assisting them in protecting their health and well -
being . By accessing prescription programs, they can retain scarce resources for basic huma n
needs such as food and shelter . APA serves low and moderate income children, adults ,
families, the disabled and the elderly ; including the uninsured, under-insured, unemployed ,
underemployed, farm worker, homeless persons, working poor and other disenfranchise d
communities .
2.ALPHA PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT : EMERGENCY BABY FOOD AN D
FORMULA
2011 Grant Award $ 3,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 3,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 3,000
Alpha Pregnancy and Parenting support provides supplemental and emergency baby food an d
formula for families in SLO. Alpha is often the final resource for struggling families who nee d
baby food and formula at a moments notice . Once these families have exhausted every other
resource, they come to Alpha . Support includes maternity and infant clothing, diapers, cribs, ca r
seats and other infant equipment . Alpha also supplies food for children up to the age of five ,
who are at nutritional risk .
3.ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SLO COUNTY : OPERATION SCHOOL BELL (OSB)
2011 Grant Award $ 6,60 0
2012 Grant Request $ 8,00 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 4,00 0
OSB provides school appropriate clothing to children in need in grades K through 6 . OS B
believes that children will get the maximum benefit from their educational experience if they fee l
good about themselves and their appearance . In addition, it provides relief to families who are
having difficulty providing their children with basic needs .
4.BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SLO COUNTY : COMMUNITY BASED YOUTH
MENTORIN G
2011 Grant Award $ 4,00 0
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2012 Grant Request $ 7,50 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000
Funding provides for targeted and careful volunteer recruiting, screening and matching,as wel l
as ongoing support for volunteers, children and families, insuring child safety and sustainin g
successful long term relationships with positive outcomes . The grant will help Big Brothers Bi g
Sisters finance the overall mission of the organization : To help children of SLO County reach
their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships .
5.COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SLO COUNTY (CAPSLO): ADULT WELLNES S
AND PREVENTION SCREENIN G
2011 Grant Award $ 4,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 5,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 5,00 0
CAPSLO's Senior Health Screening Program is requesting funds to provide low-income adults ,
40 years and over, residing in the City of SLO with free, professional, mobile health educatio n
and screening services in a familiar environment . By bringing services directly to thi s
population, the program ensures that their health is checked regularly and new conditions ar e
detected early . The program is uniquely able to reach those who have limited access t o
transportation or who have other difficulties accessing medical care due to language barriers ;
disability; lack of primary care physician ; inability to afford such services' or reluctance to talk t o
a doctor about health concerns or issues .
6.COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SLO COUNTY (CAPSLO): CASE
MANAGEMENT HOMELESS PREVENTION/STABLE HOUSING PROJEC T
2011 Grant Award N/A
2012 Grant Request $ 10,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 8,00 0
CAPSLO's Case Management Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Project is requestin g
funds to provide short-term rental assistance, mortgage payment, or other financial assistanc e
to families threatened with eviction . It also assists households in securing housing by providing
them with financial assistance for rent and/or security deposit . In addition to financia l
assistance,households meet with a case manager to receive financial education and
counseling .
7 .CASA SOLANA: GOD BED S
2011 Grant Award $ 4,000
2012 Grant Request $ 5,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 4,50 0
Casa Solana is a residential program for women in recovery from substance abuse problems .
Women seeking services at Casa Solana are asked to pay a monthly fee for progra m
participation which includes, room, board, program materials, staff support and transportation .
However, many women who come to Casa Solana are homeless and have very limited funds o r
no income at all . It is Casa Solana's policy not to turn anyone away due to lack of funds . Thi s
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grant request is to support the beds for these homeless women until they have the ability t o
earn regular income .
8.COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER : THERAPY FOR LOW INCOME AND N O
INSURANC E
2011 Grant Award $ 3,000
2012 Grant Request $ 7,95 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 4,500
Community Counseling Center is requesting funds to cover short-term, low-cost professiona l
counseling for those who have a low income and no insurance . Professional therapists
volunteer their services for clients suffering from depression, grief, anxiety and other problem s
that are barriers to their ability to function as productive members of the community .
9.COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SLO COUNTY, INC . (CASA)
2011 Grant Award $ 6,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 8,00 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 6,00 0
CASA is requesting funds to help the program with recruiting, screening, training, an d
supervision of community volunteers to advocate for children under the jurisdiction of the
juvenile court due to child abuse and neglect . CASA advocates for the best interests of abuse d
and neglected children within the court system .
10.FOOD BANK COALITION OF SLO COUNTY : SENIOR BROWN BAG! HARVEST BA G
2011 Grant Award $ 13,000
2012 Grant Request $ 15,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 10,000
The Food Bank Coalition is requesting funds to acquire and distribute low-cost and free food t o
distribution sites throughout SLO County . The objectives of the distributions are to supplemen t
food available to low-income residents, regularly contribute to their nutritional intake, and t o
lessen the impact of food purchases on the limited financial resources .
11.GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCE : GALA Q YOUTH PROJEC T
2011 Grant Award NIA
2012 Grant Request $ 5,75 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000
GALA is requesting funds to support the Q Youth Project consisting of weekly facilitate d
meetings, social events, and educational and training activities . The Project seeks to create a
safe environment for social interaction among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, an d
questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the City of SLO, as well as the development of Gay/Straigh t
Alliance (GSA) organizations on local high school campuses . The Project draws upon leader s
and role models to educate, mentor, and inspire LGBTQ youth, their parents, and educators .
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12.LITERACY COUNCIL FOR SLO COUNTY : THE LITERACY PROGRA M
2011 Grant Award $ 6,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 6,00 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 6,00 0
The Literacy Council for SLO County is requesting funds to continue and enhance literac y
services at their SLO Learning Centers and to expand the program . The Literacy Counci l
recruits and educates volunteer tutors who provide instruction in English languag e
communication skills . Most work one-on-one or in small groups of two or three learners pe r
tutor.
13.NOOR FOUNDATION : IN-HOUSE MEDICAL LAB/SUPPLIE S
2011 Grant Award NIA
2011 Grant Request $ 5,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000
The Noor Foundation is requesting funds to provide the underserved and disadvantaged o f
SLO County with free access to quality acute, non-emergent care they deserve regardless o f
race, ethnicity, religion, immigration or socioeconomic status . The clinic provides basic primar y
care, physical exams for disease prevention and screening, and on-going medical supervision
of adults with acute and chronic illnesses .
14.ONE COOL EARTH : GARDEN MATCHMAKIN G
2011 Grant Award $ 3,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 3,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 3,000
One Cool Earth is requesting funds to support the Garden Matchmaking program . Garde n
Matchmaking connects landless gardeners with landowners that are willing to share . More tha n
often, this creates a bond between those who cannot afford land with physically disabled o r
elderly persons who have land but may not be able to garden alone . Produce is allocated on a
case by case basis, but gardeners are encouraged to donate excess to the Food Bank .
15.PARTNERSHIP FOR THE CHILDREN OF SLO COUNTY : LA CLINICA DE TOLOSA (CDT)
2011 Grant Award $ 5,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 5,26 5
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000
CDT is requesting funds to provide dental services for children residing in SLO whose familie s
face economic hardships .CDT provides a full spectrum of treatment including preventive ,
restorative, operative and emergency dental care for children between the ages of one t o
adolescence, as well as Foster Care children under the age of 18 . CDT is the only dental facilit y
of this kind in SLO County .
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16.PEOPLES SELF-HELP HOUSING : HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND SUPPORTIV E
HOUSING SERVICES
2011 Grant Award $5,000
2012 Grant Request $ 10,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $5,000
People's Self Help Housing provides affordable housing and programs leading to self -
sufficiency for low income families,seniors and other special needs groups .Funding will hel p
individuals and families find permanent affordable housing,help them stabilize during the
transition, and prevent homelessness for households at risk of losing shelter .
17.SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OF SLO COUNTY : SERVING HOT LUNCHES T O
SENIORS COUNTY-WID E
2011 Grant Award $5,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 10,00 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 6,000
The Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County is requesting funds to serve hot noon-time meal s
to persons 60 years and older free of charge. A small donation is requested, but no one i s
denied a meal based on their ability to donate . The GIA funding will help defray the high cost o f
food .
18.SENIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES : RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
(RSVP)
2011 Grant Award $ 1,000
2012 Grant Request $ 3,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 1,500
RSVP matches the skills, experience and interest of volunteers age 55 and older wit h
community needs as expressed by nonprofit public agencies . RSVP increases volunteeris m
opportunities for active mature adults,giving them meaningful experiences while enhancin g
their health and longevity and meeting the needs of supported agencies .
19.SEXUAL ASSAULT RECOVERY AND PREVENTION CENTER (SARP CENTER) OF SL O
2011 Grant Award $ 7,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 7,50 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 6,00 0
The SARP Center is requesting funds to provide crisis intervention services to survivors o f
sexual assault and their significant others . Those services include : 24-hour crisis line ,
accompaniment to medical exams, law enforcement interviews, court appearances, advocacy ,
peer counseling, and information and referrals . The Education Department provides sexua l
assault prevention presentations to middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities, a s
well as to the general public .
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20.SLO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER : THERAPEUTIC CLASSROOM INTERVENTIO N
2011 Grant Award $8,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 10,00 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 8,00 0
The Child Development Center is requesting funds to support their Therapeutic Classroo m
Instruction project . The intervention is specifically designed to educate families and children s o
they can be successful and functional in life.They serve children and families with the highest
risk of abuse,addiction,mental illness,homelessness,developmental delays,and
incapacitation by providing therapeutic instruction and parenting support .
21.SLO COUNTY AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK (ASN): AIDS HOMELESS PREVENTION AN D
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRA M
2011 Grant Award $ 6,000
2012 Grant Request $ 6,36 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000
ASN is requesting funds for the AIDS Homeless Prevention and Supportive Housing Program .
ASN is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with HIV disease and AIDS ,
while also providing support for their families, friends and loved ones . ASN provides uniqu e
and innovative education and prevention interventions to reduce HIV transmission . The primar y
goal of ASN's Supportive Housing Program is to provide affordable, supportive housin g
specifically designed to allow Persons Living with AIDS to remain as independent as possibl e
during the course of their illness while continuing to reside in SLO .
22.SLO COUNTY AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK (ASN): HEPATITIS C PROJECT (SLOHPC):
BENEFITS COUNSELIN G
2011 Grant Award $0
2012 Grant Request $ 4,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000
ASN requested funds for the Hepatitis C Project, Benefits Counseling . The SLOHPC Task Forc e
was formed as a community based grassroots effort to initiate the fight against Hepatitis C . Th e
SLOHPC Project has been delivering essential services that provide persons living with Hepatitis C
increased access to medical care and improvements in quality of life by providing outreach ,
education, health and benefits counseling, and linkages to resources in the community . Gran t
funds will ensure that the SLOHCP Benefits Counselor will continue to be able to provid e
assistance in accessing appropriate medical care and supportive services .
23.SLO YMCA : AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS : 'HEALTHY KIDS CLUB'&
'CLUB Y '
2011 Grant Award $ 1,500
2012 Grant Request $ 2,925
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 2,900
The SLO County YMCA is requesting funds 0 provide after-school enrichment activities .
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Positive, organized after school activities are proven to be effective in guiding children to mak e
positive choices and engage in healthier lifestyles . This grant will help provide scholarshi p
assistance for economically challenged families living in SLO .
24.SLO LEGAL ALTERNATIVES CORPORATION : SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES PROJEC T
2011 Grant Award $ 1,000
2012 Grant Request $ 2,00 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 1,00 0
The Senior Legal Services Project is requesting funds to help provide free legal assistance t o
the senior population . Senior Legal Services Project provides services countywide, as well as ,
an office in SLO . The project focuses on the needs of low-income and/or isolated seniors ,
including housing, income, and the prevention of elder abuse .
25.SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF SLO COUNTY : SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROGRAM S
2011 Grant Award $ 1,000
2012 Grant Request $ 1,500
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 1,500
The Special Olympics of SLO County requested funds to empower people with intellectua l
disabilities to realize their full potential and develop their skills though year-round sports trainin g
and competition . Athletes receive weekly sports instruction from volunteer coaches during th e
season and teams attend competitions to showcase their skills . No one is ever turned awa y
because of his/her disability and teams are formed by age and ability level to create a positive
experience for everyone .
26.TRANSITIONS-MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION : GROWING GROUNDS FAR M
2011 Grant Award $ 2,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 4,50 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 2,50 0
Transitions-Mental Health Association is requesting funds to manage the Growing Ground s
Farm which provides paid, competitive therapeutic work to SLO County residents in a variety o f
work settings including planting and harvesting field crops, nursery propagation, cultivation ,
landscape, janitorial maintenance, product delivery, lettuce washing, accounting, and clerica l
support .
27.TRANSITIONS-MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION : SLO HOTLINE
2011 Grant Award N/A
2012 Grant Request $ 4,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 3,000
Transitions-Mental Health Association is requesting funds for SLO Hotline, a portion of the 21 1
SLO County call center . SLO Hotline focuses specifically on crisis intervention, suicid e
prevention, mental health and emotional support . SLO Hotline is staffed by trained volunteers ,
is free and confidential and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week .
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28 . UNITED WAY OF SLO COUNTY : 211 SLO COUNTY
2011 Grant Award $ 2,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 5,00 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 3,50 0
United Way of SLO County is requesting funds for 211 SLO County, which i s .a free, confidential 24 -
hour call center that provides information and referrals to health and human service programs .
Such referrals include medical and mental health referrals, counseling, legal or financial assistanc e
can call 211 SLO County for information and referrals in their time of need .
29.WILSHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES : GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRA M
2011 Grant Award $ 2,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 5,00 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 2,00 0
The Good Neighbor Program provides supportive in-home services to seniors 62 and older an d
adults with disabilities 18 and older to help them continue living independently while maintainin g
quality of life . Services include transportation to appointments, shopping or errands, ligh t
housekeeping,minor home repairs,yard work and more .Funding will be used for progra m
outreach, client support and volunteer support .
30.WILSHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES : SENIOR PEER COUNSELIN G
2011 Grant Award $ 1,000
2012 Grant Request $ 4,500
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 1,000
Senior Peer Counseling is a mental health program providing counseling and supportiv e
services to individuals aged 60 years and older who experience emotional distress involvin g
such issues as health problems, grief, loss, care-giving, depression, anxiety, or famil y
difficulties . Many of the clients are isolated and/or homebound, while others are simply unabl e
to procure badly needed care . Professionally trained volunteers aged 55 years and older offe r
these services in the client's residence, free of charge .
31.WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRAM OF SLO COUNTY (WSP): HOMELESS PREVENTIO N
AND ASSISTANCE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM S
2011 Grant Award $ 8,000
2012 Grant Request $ 10,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000
WSP is requesting funds to support the Homeless Prevention and Assistance for Domesti c
Violence Victims program . Many domestic violence victims will be unemployed and/o r
homeless as a result of the current economic downturn . After clients' strengths an d
weaknesses are assessed, they will be connected with case management services to hel p
obtain the necessary skills to become empowered and self-sufficient .
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1.ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE : UPGRADE SAFETY EXIST DOOR S
2011 Grant Award $3,00 0
2012 Grant Request $5,00 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $0
The Achievement House provides vocational opportunities for individuals with special needs .
Mailing and More is a work program and activity center for such individuals . Funding provide s
for replacement of existing front doors and installation of delayed doors with an advance d
warning system .
While the HRC advocates accommodating those with special needs, a capital improvement did no t
rank as a priority alongside other grant requests .
2.CENTRAL COAST AUTISM SPECTRUM CENTER : TEEN DANCES
2011 Grant Award NIA
2012 Grant Request $ 2,96 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $0
Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center is requesting funding to support inclusive opportunities fo r
San Luis Obispo county teens with developmental disabilities . Teen dances have been successfu l
in helping create a network of peers and mentors, sense of belonging and social opportunity fo r
teens with Autism.
While the HRC felt this was a worthwhile program, they felt it to be a better use of funds t o
support ongoing programs versus a one-time event .
3. COMMUNITY
ACTION
WONDERFUL PROGRAM
PARTNERSHIP OF
SLO COUNTY (CAPSLO):
FORTY
2011 Grant Award $ 3,00 0
2012 Grant Request $ 4,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $0
CAPSLO's Forty Wonderful Project is requesting funds to improve access to medical services ,
promote early detection and intervention of chronic diseases, and reduce mortality for low-
income women, aged 40 and older . Early detection of life-threatening cancer is one of thei r
highest priorities .
While the HRC felt this was a worthwhile program, CAPSLO submitted multiple application s
and this was lower ranking than other requests .
4 . FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS : YOUTH OUTREACH SCHOO L
MATINEE PERFORMANC E
2011 Grant Award NIA
2012 Grant Request $ 4,000
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 0
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The School Matinee Performances are the primary youth program of the Foundation for th e
Performing Arts . These performances are designed to increase arts education and accessibilit y
to the center by allowing K-12 students, teachers and parents the opportunity to atten d
professional performing arts events during the school day . Funding is requested to pay artis t
fees and ticket scholarships for at-risk youth to attend school matinees .
The HRC recommends not funding this grant request . While the HRC felt this is a worthy program ,
they agreed other applicants had more compelling basic needs .
5.SLO AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK : SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRA M
2011 Grant Award $0
2012 Grant Request $ 3,00 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $ 0
The Syringe Exchange Program provides safe, legal syringe exchange services, reduces th e
incidence of blood borne infections related to shared syringe use, supports those struggling wit h
substance dependency and serves as a bridge to other health and support services in th e
community . Funding would pay for exchange supplies and materials .
The HRC recommends not funding this grant request. While the HRC felt this is a worthy program ,
they agreed other applicants had more compelling basic needs .
6.WILSHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES : CARING CALLER S
2011 Grant Award $ 1,000
2012 Grant Request $ 4,500
2012 HRC Recommendation $0
Caring Callers is a human services program designed to stimulate and enhance the socia l
activities of senior residents by providing volunteers who make weekly home visits . Carin g
Callers volunteers make free weekly in-home visits that provide reassurance and comfort to
homebound older persons . Volunteers come from all age groups and walks of life .
While the HRC felt this was a worthwhile program, Wilshire submitted multiple applications an d
this was lower ranking than other requests .
7 .WONHEART: CHALLENGE DAY PROGRA M
2011 Grant Award NIA
2012 Grant Request $8,50 0
2012 HRC Recommendation $0
WonHeart is requesting funds for a Challenge Day to provide education and address bullyin g
conflict resolution, character education, nutrition through experiential and musical activities . This
service will be provided at Nipomo High School .
This event takes place in Nipomo and it was not demonstrated that a large number from San Lui s
Obispo could be served .
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC )
MINUTES REGULAR MEETIN G
April 4, 201 2
5 :00 p .m .
990 Palm St— Council Hearing Roo m
CALL TO ORDER : 5 :00 P M
PRESENT :Vice Chairperson :Louise Matheny Commissioners :Theresa Merkle, Joh n
Rollefson, Hillary Trout, Ronald Tilley and Traci Walke r
ABSENT :Chairperson :Charlene Rosale s
STAF F
PRESENT :Greg Zocher, Human Resources Manager, Tyler Corey, Housing Program s
Manage r
OATHS OF OFFICE :Traci Walker and Hillary Trout (Schroeder)
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES :
ACTION :Moved by TroutlRollefson to approve the minutes of March 7, 2012 as
submitted ; motion carried 6 :0
PUBLIC COMMENT,
No public comment.
BUSINESS ITEM S
Item 1 .UPDATE ONC DINGALLOCATION (COREY )
Housing Programs Manager Coreypd an update on the reduction of
CDBG funding . HRC supported the recommen b consensus .
Item 2 .RELEASE 4'TER 2011-2012 MAXINE LEWIS MEMORIA L
SHELTER FUNDS (ltj(Y
Moved by TroutlMerkle to approve release s ; motion carried 6 :0
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Item 3 .REASSIGN21GRANTS IN AID LIAISONS(MATHENY )
Commissioner Walker assign the liaison for Wilshire Communit y
Services . All other liaison assignm e
Item 4 .ELECT CHAIRPER~jAND VICE CHAIRPERSON (MATHENY )
Moved by Matheny/Tilley to elec missioner Rosales as Chairperson ;
motion carried 6 :0
Moved by Trout/Rollefson to elect Commissioner as Vic e
Chairperson ; motion carried 6 :0
Item 5 ..PRELIMINARY REVIEW 2012-2013 GRANTS-IN-AID SUBCOMMITTE E
RECOMMENDATIONS (ROLLEFSON, TILLEY, TROUT )
Commissioners Trout, Rollefson, & Tilley reviewed the subcommittee's
recommendation . HRC supported subcommittee recommendations b y
consensus . See Attachment .
COMMISSIONER COMMENT S
There being no further business to come before the HRC, Matheny adjourned the HR C
meeting at 6 :15 p .m . to the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 5 :0 0
p .m . in the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm St .
Respectfully Submitted ,
Greg Zocher ,
Human Resources Manager
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2012 -2013 GIA Subcommittee Preliminary Recommendations as of 03-22-12 ATTACHMENT 2
Organization Program 201 2
Request Recommended 201 1
Grant
201 0
Grant
201 1
Request
201 0
Reques t
1 Achievement House Inc.Upgrade safety exist doors $5,000 $0 $3,000 $10,00 0
2
Alliance fo r
Pharmaceutical Access ,
inc. (APA)
Improving Access to
Prescription Medication for
SLO City Residents
$5,000 $2,700 $1,000 $5,000
3 Alpha Pregnancy &
Parenting Support
Emergency Baby Food an d
Formula $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,00 0
4 Assistance League of
SLO County Operation School Bell $8,000 $4,000 $6,600 $7,000 $8,000 $8,00 0
5 Big Brothers Big Sister s
of SLO County
Community Based Youth
Mentoring $7,500 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $7,500 $7,50 0
6 CAPSLO Forty Wonderful Program $4,000 $0 $3,000 $3,000 $5,175 $3,00 0
7 CAPSLO Adult Wellness & Preventio n
Screening $5,000 !$5,00 0_$4,000 $3,500 $5,675 $3,50 0
8 CAPSLO Case Management Homeles s
Prevention $10,000 $8,00 0
9 Casa Solana, Inc .God Beds $5,000 $4,500 $4,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,00 0
10 Central Coast Autis m
Spectrum Center Teen Dances $2,960 $0
11 Community Counseling
Center
Therapy for Those with a Lo w
Income and No insurance $7,950 $4,500 $3,000 $6,000
12
Court Appointed Specia l
Advocates of SLO
County, Inc .
CASA Advocacy $8,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,300 $8,000 $6,30 0
13 Food Bank Coalition o f
SLO County
Senior Brown Bag/Harvest Ba g
Distribution to SLO Citizens $15,000 $10,000 $13,000 $10,000 $13,000 $13,000
14 Foundation for the
Performing Arts
Youth Outreach Schoo l
Matinee Performance $4,000 $0
15 Gay and Lesbian Alliance GALA Q Youth Project $5,750 $2,00 0
16 Literacy Council for SL O
County The Literacy Program $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,00 0
17 Noor Foundation In House Medical Lab/Supplies $5,000 $5,000
2012 -2013 GIA Subcommittee Preliminary Recommendations as of 03-22-12 ATTACHMENT 2
Organization Program 2012
Request Recommended 201 1
Grant
201 0
Grant
201 1
Request
201 0
Request18One Cool Earth Garden Matchmaking $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $2,050 $5,000 $5,50 019Partnership for th e
Children of SLO County La Cllnica de Tolosa, Non Profi tChildren's Dental Clinic $5,265 $2,000 $5,000 $5,000 $15,750 $10,23 5
20 Peoples' Self-Hel pHousing Homelessness Prevention an d
Supportive Housing Services $10 '000 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000
21 Senior Nutrition Programof SLO County Serving Hot Lunches to Senior sCounty Wide $10,000 $6,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $6,00 0
22 Senior Voluntee rServices Retired & Senior Voluntee rProgram (RSVP)$3,000 $1,500 $1,000 $0 $2,500 $3,00 0
23 Sexual Assault Recover y& Prevention Center ofSLO County Sexual Assault Services $7,500 $6,000 $7,000 $7,075 $8,000 $8,10 0
24 SLO Child DevelopmentCenter Therapeutic Classroo mIntervention $10,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $10,000 $10,000
25 SLO County AID S
Support Network (A s
Fiscal Agent)
SLO Syringe Exchang eProgram $3,000 $0 $0 $3,000
26 SLO County AID SSupport Network AIDS Homeless Prevention an dSupportive Housing Program $6,360 $4,000 $6,000 $5,400 $6,364 $6,360
27 SLO County AID SSupport Network
Hepatitis C Project - Access t oHealth Care - BenefitsCounseling $4,000 $4,000 $0 $0 $4,000 $3,990
28 SLO County YMCA After School Enrichmen tPrograms: 'Healthy Kids Club '& 'Club Y'$2,925 $2,900 $1,500 $2,925 $2,925 $2,925
29 SLO Legal Alternative sCorporation Senior Legal Services Project $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,700 $2,000 $2,00 0
30 County Special Olympics SLO held i n
Special
the Cit y
Olympics
of SL
O Programs $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 $0 $1,500 $2,50 0
31 Transitions-Menta lHealth Association Growing Grounds Farm $4,500 $2,500 $2,00 0
32 Transitions-Menta l
Health Association SLO Hotline $4,000 $3,000 $0
2012 -2013 GIA Subcommittee Preliminary Recommendations as of 03-22-12 ATTACHMENT 2
Organization Program 201 2
Request Recommended 201 1
Grant
201 0
Grant
201 1
Request
201 0
Request
33 United Way of SL O
County 211 SLO County $5,000 $3,500 $2,000 $2,000 $10,000 $10,000
34 Wilshire Community
Services Caring Callers $4,500 $0 $1,000 $2,000 $4,500 $4,50 0
35 Wilshire Community
Services Good Neighbor Program $5,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $5,000 $4,50 0
36 Wilshire Community
Services Senior Peer Counseling $4,500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,000 $4,500 $4,50 0
37 Women's Shelte r
Program of SLO County
Homeless Prevention an d
Assistance for DV Victims $10,000 $5,000 $8,000 $8,000 $10,000 $10,000
38 WonHeart Challenge Day Program $8,500 $0
221,710 $126,60 0
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC )
MINUTES REGULAR MEETIN G
May 2, 201 2
5 :00 p .m .
990 Palm St -- Council Chamber s
CALL TO ORDER : 5 :00 P M
PRESENT :Chairperson :Charlene Rosales (via teleconference)Vice Chairperson :
Louise Matheny Commissioners:Theresa Merkie,John Rollefson,Hillary
Trout, Ronald Tilley and Traci Walke r
ABSENT :
STAF F
PRESENT :Greg Zocher, Human Resources Manage r
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES :
ACTION :Moved by Trout/Tillev to approve the minutes of April 4, 2012 as submitted ;
motion carried 6 :0
No public comment .
PUBLIC COMMEN T
BUSINESS ITEM S
Item 1 .REVIEW3 R TER 2011-2012 MAXINELEWIS MEMORIA L
SHELTER REPOR MAGNER )
Robert Ellis and Della Wagner pres the 3rd Quarter Maxine Lewi s
Memorial Shelter Report .
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ATTACHMENT 3
Item 2 .2012-2013 GRANTS-IN-AID RECOMMENDATIONS (MATHENY )
Public Comment received from numerous grants-in-aid applicants . Chairperson Mathen y
closed public comment . Commissioner Trout discussed how the Subcommittee made thi s
year's GIA recommendations .
ACTION :Moved by Trout/Merkle to approve the Grants-In-Aid subcommitte e
recommendations as presented . Motion carried 5 :0 (Rosales absent).
COMMISSIONER COMMENT S
Commissioners were unanimous in their appreciation for all the agencies and the work the y
do for the community .
There being no further business to come before the HRC, Matheny adjourned the HR C
meeting at 6 :30 p .m . to the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 5 :0 0
p .m . in the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm St .
Respectfully Submitted ,
Greg Zocher ,
Human Resources Manager
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