HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5c. 2026-27 Human Relations Commission Workplan Discussion Item 5c
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 7/1/2026
Item Number: 5c
FROM: Samantha Vethavanam, DEI Administrative Specialist
Phone Number: (805) 781-7064
E-mail: svethava@slocity.org
SUBJECT: 2026-27 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION WORKPLAN DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Review, provide feedback, and approve or request changes to the draft 2026 -27 Human
Relations Commission Workplan.
BACKGROUND
The development and approval of a workplan is a required task for the Human Relations
Commission (HRC) on an annual basis. The workplan allows for organization of agenda
items and to forecast for anticipated items such as the vario us grant programs that reside
within the HRC’s purview.
The workplan also allows for learning opportunities by bringing important projects or
initiatives forward for discussion to the HRC, including items related to the Major City
Goals of the City of San Luis Obispo, as well as presentations from subject matter experts
in the community. These learning opportunities allow the HRC to make informed
decisions about the tasks within their scope. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
will use the approved workplan to develop the agenda packets each month.
NEXT STEPS
The HRC will review and provide feedback on the draft 2026-27 workplan. HRC will either
approve the document as is or as amended during the meeting or will direct staff to make
edits and bring the item back to the next meeting for approval.
ATTACHMENTS
A - 2026-27 Draft Human Relations Commission Workplan
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Human Relations Commission
2026-27 DRAFT Workplan
Meeting Date Core Focus Workplan
August 5, 2026
Community Partner
Presentations &
Finalize HRC
Workplan
1. CAPSLO Presentation
2. LTC Ombudsman Presentation
3. 26-27 DEI High Impact Grant Review
Subcommittee Selection
4. Finalize Workplan (if needed)
September 2,
2026
Grant Community
Workshops
1. 25-26 Human Services Grant Year-End Report
Review
2. Annual Community Needs and Grant workshop
for the Community Development Block Grant
3. Annual Community Needs and Grant workshop
for the Human Services Grant
4. Homeless Response Strategic Plan Update
(tentative)
October 7, 2026
Public Hearing on
Grant Funding
Recommendations
1. DEI High Impact Grant public hearing and
preliminary funding recommendations to Council
November 4, 2026
Public Hearing on
Grant Funding
Recommendations
1. Access Central Coast Presentation
2. CDBG public hearing and preliminary funding
recommendations to Council
3. 25-26 DEI High Impact Grant Mid-Year Report
Review
4. HRC Council Liaison Visit
December 2, 2026
Community Partner
Presentations &
Grant Logistics
1. One Cool Earth Presentation
2. GALA Presentation
3. 26-27 HRC Workplan Review and Update
4. 26-27 Human Services Grant Review
Subcommittee Selection
5. 2026-27 DEI High Impact Grant Report Reviewer
Selection
January 6, 2027 N/A Cancelled
February 3, 2027
Community Partner
Presentations &
Grant Reports
1. CASA Presentation
2. SLO Noor Foundation
3. 26-27 Human Services Grant Mid-Year Report
Review
March 3, 2027 Community Partner
Presentations
1. Hospice SLO County Presentation
2. One Community Fund Presentation
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April 7, 2027
Public Hearing on
Grant Funding
Recommendations
1. Human Services Grant 27-28 public hearing and
preliminary funding recommendations to Council
May 5, 2027 Grant Reports
1. Food Bank Coalition of SLO Presentation
2. 2026-27 Human Services Grant Report Reviewer
Selection
3. 25-26 DEI High Impact Grant Year-End Report
Review
June 2, 2027 Chair/Vice Chair
Election 1. Chair/Vice Chair election
July 7, 2027 DEISP Update &
Workplan
1. Create the 2026-27 Workplan
2. DEI Strategic Plan Implementation Update
Community Partner Presentations: Presentations will be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes,
including time for questions and discussion with Commissioners. While you are welcome to
reference programs connected to grant funding, we ask that presentations focus more broadly
on your organization’s overall mission, services, and community impact.
Bike Rack:
Lumina Alliance Presentation
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