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Agenda
Human Relations Commission
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
5:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Council Hearing Room
City Hall, 990 Palm Street
CALL
TO ORDER: Chair Michelle Tasseff
OATH
OF OFFICE: Maria Troy
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Julia Jones, Paul Orton, Gene Strohl, Carol Sexton, Maria Troy,
Vice Chair Robert Clayton, and Chair Michelle Tasseff
ELECTION: Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Human Relations Commission meeting of February 3, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: At this time, the general public is invited to speak before the
Human Relations Commission on any subject within the jurisdiction of the Human Relations
Commission that does not appear on this agenda. Although the Commission will not take action
on any item presented during the Public Comment Period, the Chair may direct staff to place an
item on a future agenda for formal discussion.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. REVIEW BYLAWS
2. REVIEW 2015-16 GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA) MID-YEAR REPORTS
3. PRELIMINARY 2016-17 GIA SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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COMMENT & DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
APPEALS: Administrative decisions by the Human Relations Commission may be appealed to
the City Council in accordance with the appeal procedure set forth in Chapter 1.20 of the San
Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
BY LAWS
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE
It is the purpose of the Human Relations Commission to advise the Council in its actions to
create an environment within the City in which all persons can enjoy equal rights and
opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical,
mental or economic status. The Human Relations Commission shall make recommendations to
the City Council or the City Manager on how these social concerns and human needs can best be
addressed.
ARTICLE 2. MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS OF OFFICE
The HRC has seven members. Members must be residents and registered voters of the City.
While there are no special qualifications for applicants, the Council usually seeks individuals
with experience, or a demonstrated interest in community social issues.
Commissioners shall be appointed by the City Council for terms of four (4) years, commencing
on April 1st. Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Any Commissioner
may be reappointed, provided that no appointee shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms
(8 years).
ARTICLE 3. MEETINGS
A The Commission shall hold a regular meeting at least quarterly .
B Regular meetings will be held generally on the first Wednesday of the month at a specified
time and place.
C The Commission meetings shall be open to the public and shall be held at City Hall in the
Council Hearing Room or other previously announced locations at specific times as required
by California law.
D A quorum shall consist of a majority of the established Commissioners.
E All actions of the Commission shall be decided by a majority vote or consensus and shall be
directed through the Commission Chair.
F Minutes of each meeting shall be forwarded to the City Council and be available as a public
record.
G The Chairperson or any three members of the Commission may call a special meeting
providing a week’s prior notice is given in writing to each member.
H All Commission meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order.
I All members present must vote, except when abstaining due to a declared conflict of interest.
J Any member with a declared conflict of interest shall not vote on or participate in any
discussion of any item or in any manner attempt to influence the decision on that item.
ARTICLE 4. SUBCOMMITTEES
Subcommittees consisting of less than a quorum of the Commission shall be appointed, as
needed, by the Chairperson. Study committees may include non-commission members who shall
have no voting power.
ARTICLE 5. OFFICERS
A The officers shall be a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson who shall be elected at the
Commission meeting in April for one-year terms.
B The Chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the Commission, prepare all meeting
agendas and perform such duties as directed by the Commission.
C The Vice-Chairperson shall serve in the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson.
ARTICLE 6. AMENDMENTS
By law amendments shall be submitted for Council approval by an affirmative vote of the
members present at a regular meeting of the Commission, provided that such amendments shall
have been discussed by the Commission on the agenda of at least two meetings prior to the vote.
The members shall receive the proposed amendments in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the
first reading.
Human Relations Commission Grants‐In‐Aid Program
MID‐YEAR REPORT
Due: January 31st
Organization: One Cool Earth
Program: Garden Matchmaking
Administrator’s Report:(A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting period,including a statement
of the activities,service or programs provided as described in Exhibit B (your grant application)using the
GrantsInAid provided, and any changes that have occurred during the reporting period.)
One Cool Earth operates the Garden Matchmaking program to increase the availability of community
gardening space in the city of San Luis Obispo.Primarily,the program works to develop new
community garden space on underutilized private and public property.
Currently GIA funding pays for liability insurance to protect gardeners and property owners at two
community garden sites already built,as well as pursue the development of further garden space in
San Luis Obispo.
During the first half of the 2015 2016 grant period,Garden Matchmaking continued working with a
group of young professionalsCoRegeneratewith training in landscaping,agriculture,and urban
planning.The group has focused all efforts on the design and construction of a new,40bed
community garden at Laguna Lake Golf Course.Once built,the garden will be operated by the City
of San Luis Obispo.During the first part of the grant period OCE continued fundraising efforts for the
project,raising the full amount necessary ($15,200,cash and inkind materials)to begin the
permitting process with the city.Designs have been created and reviewed by a qualified engineer,
and plans have been submitted to the appropriate departments for approval.Approval is expected in
the Spring of 2016,and construction will begin in April.OCE has worked closely with the Kiwanis
Club of San Luis Obispo to assist with funding and guarantee volunteer support for the project.
Statistical Report:(This section should include the number of clients served,their cities of origin,the
nature of services provided,as well as any other statistics which are kept by the agency.The total number of
clients served also should be broken down by the type of service received.)
During the period of July 2015 January 2016,22 San Luis Obispo residents received
services from the Garden Matchmaking program:2 (9%)elderly/disabled individuals offered
land for garden space; 10 (45%)youth (<22 y/o)and 10 (45%)adults received space to
garden.These figures represent gardeners/landowners participating in garden matchmaking
at two sites on private land (Ramona St.Garden and Tenbrook St.Garden).The decrease a
in OCE’s services from previous years is due to the shift in focus of limited resources towards
the development of the new Laguna Golf Course garden.
All clients report an increased sense of wellbeing and happiness due to the availability of
semiprivate gardening space and increased access to fresh, nutritious food.
Financial report: (A financial statement detailing how the City’s grant money has been expended.)
Income
$1500 GIA Grant
$15,200 Lagnua Lake Golf Course Garden Donations (Cash and inkind materials)
$16,200 Total
Expenses
$1500 Liability Insurance
$1500 Total
Funds Remaining
$15,200 Lagnua Lake Golf Course Garden Donations (Cash and inkind materials)
$2000 Community Foundation SLO 2014 Grant residual funds
$17,200 Total
Remaining funds are expected to be spent on staffing and material costs for developing new gardens
and maintaining existing ones.
Greg Ellis Executive Director (760) 3825164
__________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
Name Title Phone
2/2/2016 greg@onecoolearth.org
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Signature Date Email
Please limit to no more than 2 pages. Once signed, please scan and email to
jwiseman@slocity.org and mail a hard copy to: City of San Luis Obispo, Attn: Jenny Wiseman 919
Palm St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Human Relations Commission Grants-In-Aid Program
MID-YEAR REPORT
Due: January 31st
Organization:
Program:
Administrator’s Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting period, including a statement
of the activities, service or programs provided as described in Exhibit B (your grant application) using the
Grants-In-Aid provided, and any changes that have occurred during the reporting period.)
Statistical Report: (This section should include the number of clients served, their cities of origin, the
nature of services provided, as well as any other statistics which are kept by the agency. The total number of
clients served also should be broken down by the type of service received.)
Financial report: (A financial statement detailing how the City’s grant money has been expended.)
Name Title Phone
___________________________
Signature Date E -mail
Please limit to no more than 2 pages. Once signed, please scan and e-mail to kauslen@slocity.org
and mail a hard copy to: City of San Luis Obispo, Attn: HR, 990 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Human Relations Commission Minutes
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to
order on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room,
located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Jenny Wiseman.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Julia Jones, *Carol Sexton, Gene Strohl, **Maria Troy,
Vice-Chair Robert Clayton, and Chair Tasseff
*Arrived at 5:08 p.m. / ** Arrived at 5:21 p.m.
Absent: None.
Staff
Present: Tyler Corey, Housing Programs Manager; Rebecca Gershow, Associate
Planner; Jenny Wiseman, Planning Technician
OATH OF OFFICE
Assistant City Clerk John Paul Maier administered the oath of office for Paul Orton.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
By consensus, the Commission approved the minutes of the Human Relations
Commission meeting of December 2, 2015, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public desiring to speak.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Neighborhood Matching Grants
Chair Tasseff opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Rebecca Gershow gave a brief overview of the Neighborhood
Matching Grants Pilot Program; explained the application process; presented Staff
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City of San Luis Obispo, Tit le, Subtit le recommendation to provide grant funding to the Islay Park Creek Restoration and Trail
Clean Up and the Cerro San Luis Foothills Neighborhood.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Lou Johnson, Islay Park Creek Restoration and Trail Clean Up, San Luis Obispo,
gave a brief overview of the project and responded to Commission inquiries with regard
to anticipated neighborhood support and other possible sources of funding.
Kit Gould, San Luis Obispo, provided a summary of recent successful events organized
by Cerro San Luis Foothills Neighborhood; responded to Commissioner inquiries
regarding security and financial need, noting that the events are generally covered by
donations and community participation; stated the requested funding is intended to
provide street closure for safety during the gatherings.
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public hearing was closed.
Following discussion, MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR CLAYTON, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER JONES, CARRIED 7-0 to approve staff 2016-17 Neighborhood
Matching Grant Program funding recommendations as presented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Review 3rd Quarter Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Report
Housing Programs Manager Tyler Corey presented the 3rd Quarter 2015 Community
Development Block Grant Report.
3. Review 2nd Quarter Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter Report
The Commission reviewed the 2nd Quarter Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter Report.
4. Select Subcommittee for 2016-17 GIA Applications
Following discussion, Commissioners Jones, Sexton, and Strohl agreed to serve on the
subcommittee.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commission and Staff discussed updates regarding the proposed Templeton Behavioral
Health Facility.
Chair Tasseff provided information from the Fire Department regarding the potential
effects of severe weather.
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City of San Luis Obispo, Tit le, Subtit le ADJOURNMENT
Chair Tasseff adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m., to the next regular meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Wiseman
Recording Secretary