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CITY O F SAN LUIS O B I S P O
FROM: Ann Slate,Director ofResourceJ)�
Prepared By: Jill Sylvain, HR Analyst
SUBJECT: Human Relations Commission(HRC)cosponsorship of a Tri-County Hate
Crime Task Force in San Luis Obispo
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve the HRC `s request to cosponsor the Tri-County Hate Crime Task Force forum to be
held in San Luis Obispo on June 8, 2000.
DISCUSSION
The HRC is interested in cosponsoring with the County of Santa Barbara's Human Relations
Commission and the U.S. and State Attorney General's Offices a forum on hate crimes. The
cosponsorship is limited to using the San Luis Obispo's HRC's name in promoting the event.
Neither funding nor significant in kind donations of staff time or resources are anticipated.
On June 8, 2000 the U.S. Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the Santa Barbara County HRC
and the Attorney General's Office,will be presenting a Tri-County Hate Crime Task Force forum
in San Luis Obispo at the Veteran's Hall. At this meeting, an "Incident Reporting"process will
be discussed. This process has been very successful in encouraging and monitoring the reporting
of hate and bias incidents in Santa Barbara County. The Santa Barbara County's HRC's role in
continuing to coordinate and insure the viability of a County Hate Crime Network will be
discussed. In addition, the California Attorney General's Civil Rights Commission on Hate
Crimes will be present to discuss and respond to concerns about the reporting of hate and bias
incidents. The City of San Luis Obispo's HRC has been asked to be a cosponsor and to provide
a mailing list of names of local organizations that would be interested in attending; the mailing
list has been provided.
This is the third year this event has been held. Prior forums were held in Santa Barbara and
Ventura where law enforcement agencies and community groups joined together to begin
collaborating on prevention and response to hate/bias crimes.
The HRC discussed their participation in this year's forum and directed staff to begin working
with Santa Barbara County as a cosponsor. The HRC believes this event is in the spirit of their
role educating the community on important issues
According to the City's Special Events Procedures and the Advisory Body Handbook, Council
approval must be obtained prior to any advisory body cosponsoring "a public forum,meeting or
survey."
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Council Agenda Report—HRC co sponsorship of Tri-County Hate Crime Task Force
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FISCAL EWPACT
The U.S. Attorney's Office does not require any financial assistant from the HRC or City of San
Luis Obispo to be considered a cosponsor. They will also assume responsibility for press
releases and invitation letters. The City's Risk Manager has waived the liability insurance
requirements since the event is not on City property and will not involve city employees.
ALTERNATIVES
Do not cosponsor the June 8, 2000 Tri-County Forum. This is not recommended because this
forum will provide an opportunity for HRC commissioners and the community to learn more
about hate/bias crimes. Currently the HRC reviews all reported hate/bias crimes reported in the
City of San Luis Obispo.
ATTACHIIIENTS
Page 4 of the HRC's April meeting minutes.
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Human Relations Commission
Meeting Minutes of April 5,2000
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5. AFFORDABLE HOUSING BROCHURES:
The Commission reviewed brochures from other agencies/commissions. The
Commission would like to achieve a brochure that addresses the different housing options
and resources sponsored by the city.
The Commission gave direction to staff to report back with pricing/printing options.
6. HATE CRIME REPORTS:
Ms. Sylvain reported no hate crimes reports have been filed.
Commissioner Tyson felt hate crimes in our city are under reported. He has been in
contact with Mary Gorman of the Santa Barbara Human Relations Commission regarding
a tri-county hate crime meeting. There is interest in holding the next meeting in San Luis
Obispo County,possibly on June 8.
The Commission reached consensus to support participation in a try-counties hate crime_
forum. Staff was given direction to research the availability of the City/County Library
Community Room.
7. COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT GOALS:
Commissioner Nichols reviewed the recommended goals contained in the staff report.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
HOMELESS SHELTER/PRADO DAY CENTER:
Commissioner Wolff reviewed all the activities planned for Homelessness Awareness
Week-
ADJOURNMENT:
eekADJOURNMENT:
With no further business before the Commission,the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. to
the next regular meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2000,at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall
Council Hearing Room,990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
Respectfully submitted,
Leaha K Magee
Recording Secretary
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