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To:Vethavanam, Samantha
Cc:Pennon, Matt
Subject:Re: HRC Follow Up Email
Date:Thursday, February 12, 2026 3:05:24 PM
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In the shared folder for the HIGs, it only shows 4 resubmissions from previously granted
organizations, does that mean that Diversity Coalition did not resubmit for additional money?
Are we considering only those for the additional money?
Thank you.
And the chair that was there previously was great. Thanks!
On Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM Vethavanam, Samantha <SVethava@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Commissioner
For your first question, can you let me know which document you are referring to?
For your second question, we can absolutely get you a chair like that. I know you
requested one from your interview and we planned to use the same as long as it was
sufficient. You do not need to request it each time!
Thanks so much,
Sam
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Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 2:41 PM
To: Vethavanam, Samantha <SVethava@slocity.org>
Cc: Pennon, Matt <mpennon@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: HRC Follow Up Email
Hello Samantha and Matt,
I hope that your day is going well.
I had a couple of questions and I don't know if you're the right people to ask, but I'm sure
you can direct me if you're not.
First, as I look over the grants and the allocations, I see that all of the partially granted
organizations are eligible for additional money, except I don't see the SLO Equity Podcast
from The Diversity Coalition. Is there some reason that they are not eligible to receive more
grant money?
Secondly, I'll need a higher chair with arms for all of our meetings. With whom should I
share this request, and do I need to do it each time that we have a meeting?
Thank you. I appreciate all of your time and energy as I get up to speed.
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On Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM Vethavanam, Samantha <SVethava@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Commissioner
Congratulations again on your upcoming appointment and thank you in advance for
your volunteer service as a commissioner for the HRC! We are excited to welcome you
and have someone of your passion and background to join the HRC. This is a very
critical time to be part of the HRC and to continue to advocate for belonging and
inclusivity throughout the City of San Luis Obispo.
As you know, the next HRC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18th at
5:00pm at City Hall in the Council Hearing Room. Parking is FREE in the City Hall
lot (located off Mill Street) after 5pm, and there are also bike racks located in front of
City Hall on Palm Street.
I am attaching the City’s Advisory Body Handbook (11/24) and a package of
foundational documents for you to review as you feel necessary. This package
includes:
July 2020 San Luis Obispo City Council Resolution creating the DEI Task Force
The January 2021 Report from the DEI Task Force
The February 2021 Internal DEI Audit Report
The design study for a proposed multicultural center (as recommended by the
DEI Task Force)
Furthermore, below are some additional resources to help provide background
information on the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the HRC:
Website: https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/city-
administration/office-of-dei:
Our DEI Strategic Plan
DEI resources and quick links
Information about our two annual grant programs, the DEI High Impact Grant and
the Human Services Grant
Finally, as mentioned, here is your Human Relations Commission SHARED
FOLDER.
For the applications to review for Item 6b, please look under DEI High Impact Grants
à 25-26 à Applications à Resubmissions Jan 2026.
For the applications to review for Item 6a, please look under Human Services Grants
à HSG 25-26 à Pre-Award à Applications and 2025-26 Human Services Grant
Worksheet_Updated Notes
Please let me know if you have any trouble accessing the folder and do not hesitate to
reach out with any questions. We look forward to working with you!
Sam
Samantha Vethavanam
pronouns she/her/hers
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Admin Specialist
City Administration
990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E SVethava@slocity.org
T 805.781.7064
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