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Human Relations Commission Minutes
Wednesday, December 7, 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, December 7, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Tasseff.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Julia Jones, Paul Orton, Carol Sexton, Nancy Welts, Vice
Chair Robert Clayton and Chair Michelle Tasseff
Absent: Commissioner Gene Strohl
Staff
Present: Acting Housing Programs Manager Jenny Wiseman, Planning Technician
Steven Orozco, Associate Planner Rebecca Gershow
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Human Relations Commission Meeting of November 2, 2016
Motion by Vice Chair Clayton, second by Commissioner Welts, carried 6-0 to approve
the Minutes of the Human Relations Commission meeting of November 2, 2016.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Neighborhood Matching Grants Presentation
Associate Planner Gershow gave an annual update to the Commission on the
Neighborhood Matching Grants. Ms. Gershow also provided a PowerPoint Presentation
which described the background of the program, the grant selection process and the
HRC`s role, the number of applicants, the use of funds, and pictures from events funded
by the grant.
Vice Chair Clayton encouraged having events like the ice cream social to bring the
community together.
Commissioner Sexton and Orton suggested to Ms. Gershow to inform the HRC on future
events.
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PUBLIC HEARING
3.2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Draft Funding
Recommendations
Acting Housing Programs Manager Wiseman narrated a PowerPoint presentation which
provided an overview of the Community Development Block Grant Program and the
HRC`s role associated with the grant. Ms. Wiseman also updated the Commission on
the applicants who applied for funding and the amounts requested.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Tasseff opened the public hearing.
Michael Kaplan, Transitions Mental Health Association, expressed gratitude for the
recommendation. Mr. Kaplan described the project and the need for funding the project.
Bryn Smith, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo, would like to thank the
HRC and the City of San Luis Obispo for recommendations to fund projects for housing.
Ms. Smith summarized services provided by the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter and the
Prado Day Center. Ms. Smith also described how CAPSLO uses the grant funds to
provide positive services in San Luis Obispo.
Joanna Balsamo, Family Care Network, would also like to thank the HRC and the City of
San Luis Obispo for the recommendation. Ms. Balsamo described the need for funding
and the use of funding at Family Care Network.
Scott Smith, Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO), would like to thank staff for
everything they do and for considering the projects. Mr. Smith also described HASLO`s
role within the community and how they strive to create a positive impact for the
community.
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public comment was closed.
After final discussion, a motion to approve the CDBG Recommendations was made by
Vice Chair Clayton, second by Commissioner Jones, Carried 6-0.
COMMISSIONER AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
4.Final Review of 2017-19 Advisory Body Goals
Acting Housing Programs Manager Wiseman reviewed the goals selected by the HRC
and how to accomplish the goals.
Motion by Vice Chair Clayton to approve the 2017- Advisory Body Goals, Second by
Commissioner Jones.
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5.Consider Cancellation of January 2017 Meeting
The January HRC Meeting will be cancelled. Next meeting will be held February 1st.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Tasseff adjourned the meeting at 6:04 pm. to the
next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday February 1, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Respectfully submitted,
Steven Orozco
Recording Secretary