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Agenda Agenda
Human Relations Commission
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
5:00 pm
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Robert Clayton
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Carol Sexton, Michelle Tasseff, Brett Raffish, Barrie
DuBois, Vice-Chair Nancy Welts, and Chair Robert Clayton
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.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Human Relations Commission of January 24, 2017, and of
the Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission of August 2, 2017.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1. Community Needs Workshop: This is a public hearing before the City’s Human Relations
Commission to solicit public comments on community development and human services needs
in the City of San Luis Obispo. City staff will describe upcoming grant programs, explain how
to apply for grant funding, provide an overview of eligible activities, and how activities are
selected to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Grants in Aid (GIA)
funding through the City of San Luis Obispo. (Jenny Wiseman)
2. Establish 2018 CDBG and 2018-19 Grants in Aid Funding Priorities
San Luis Obispo – Regular Meeting Agenda October 4, 2017 Page 2
COMMENT & DISCUSSION
3. Advisory Body Handbook
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.
The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this
agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a
disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to parti cipate in a meeting should direct such
requests to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible.
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805)781 -7107.
Human Relations Commission Minutes
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Special Meeting of the Human Relations Commission
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order
on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Tasseff.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chair Robert Clayton, Commissioners Paul Orton, Julia Jones, Carol
Sexton, Nancy Welts
Absent: Chair Michelle Tasseff, Commissioner Gene Strohl
Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Michael Codron, Community Development
Director; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Jenny Wiseman , Acting Housing
Programs Manager; Steven Orozco, Planning Technician.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. FREE EXPRESSION WORKSHOP
Community Development Director Michael Codron gave a brief introduction about the
purpose of the free expression workshop. He provided Cal Poly`s role at the workshop
and how they would like to reach out to students and members of the community about
issues that may come up and affect the community regarding the guest speaker at Cal
Poly.
Kathleen McMahon Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students for
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Dawn Theodora Office of General Counsel for Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo both gave a presentation on the topic of free expression and the first
amendment.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vice Chair Clayton opened the public comment for the public hearing.
Linda Manson, is a resident of San Luis Obispo and professor at Cal Poly San Luis
Obispo. Miss Manson is concerned about the speaker coming to Cal Poly.
City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Human Relations Commission Minutes of January 24, 2017 Page 2
Haley Pin, is a resident of Atascadero and is concerned about hate speech being
welcomed at Cal Poly. Miss Pin believes Cal Poly is not operating in the best interest of
the students.
Carol Como, is a resident of Los Osos and is a retired teacher with S an Luis Coastal
Unified School District. Miss Como is horrified that the Cal Poly is allowing students to
be subjected to Milo Yiannopoulos.
Christine Miery, is a resident of Morro Bay and is concerned about the event and the
protestors. Miss Miery is concerned about the City`s role in this event and does not agree
that the City should provide assistance for this event.
Ellen Sturts, is a resident of Los Osos and is a member of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance
of the Central Coast. Miss Sturts believes Milo Yiannopoulos should not be invited to Cal
Poly because his speech would be causing harm to students.
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public comment was closed.
COMMISSIONER AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Carol Sexton does recommend Cal Poly`s approach to wait and see what
Milo Yiannopoulos does and then they’ll intervene.
Commissioner Julia Jones is concerned about harassment occurring during this event
and agrees with Commissioner Sexton`s statement.
Commissioner Welts is not advocating for this event but does agree that the Cal Poly
has taken the steps necessary to set up this event. Commissioner Welts is concer ned
on how the City of San Luis Obispo will handle a crowd spilling into the nearby
neighborhoods.
Police Chief Deanna Cantrell mentions that the Police Department has been preparing
for the speaker event for over a month. They are prepared for a riot or crowd spilling over
into the nearby neighborhoods near Cal poly.
City Manager Katie Lichtig states that the City has been working with Cal Poly on this
event to provide support for the community and members of Cal Poly. City Manager
Lichtig also thanks Cal Poly for providing the City and the community with valuable
information regarding the event.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Chair Clayton adjourned the meeting at 6:20 pm. to
the next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday February 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the
Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
Draft Minutes
Human Relations Commission
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
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, August 2, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room located at 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Clayton
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Michelle Tasseff, Brett Raffish, Barrie DuBois, Carol
Sexton, Vice-Chair Nancy Welts, and Chair Robert Clayton
Absent: None
Staff: Jenny Wiseman, Acting Housing Programs Manager
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
ACTION: By consensus, the Minutes of the Human Relation Commission meeting of
May 3, 2017 were approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Assign 2017-18 Grants in Aid (GIA) Liaisons
Acting Housing Programs Manager Wiseman gave an overview of the liaison process
for the newly awarded GIA program grantees.
Commissioners discussed organizations that they are interested in being the HRC
liaison to, and all Commissioners agreed on new liaison assignments.
2. Review 2018-19 GIA, CDBG, NMG Draft Timelines
Acting Housing Programs Manager Wiseman discussed the upcoming grant cycle
timelines for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Grants in Aid (GIA)
and Neighborhood Match Grants (NMG). Commissioners reviewed and discussed,
no changes made to any dates.
City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Draft Minutes
Human Relations Commission Meeting of August 4, 2017
Page 2
3. Consider Cancellation of September Meeting, Rescheduling Community Needs
Workshop until October 2017.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RAFFISH, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
TASSEFF, CARRIED 6:0, to cancel the September 2017 Meeting.
COMMENTS & DISCUSSION
Commissioner Raffish asked about the upcoming Measure B-17 and its possible
implications. Commissioners briefly discussed ways to educate peers in the community.
Vice-Chair Welts commented on the Housing Policy and Law Forum, requested
discussion of the new Advisory Body Handbook.
Commissioner Tasseff discussed the upcoming Jordan Cunningham event focused on
human trafficking.
Chair Clayton updated the commission on the Mayor’s Luncheon, discussed the City’s
presentation during that event focusing on efforts regarding climate action and plastic
bottles.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Clayton adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jenny Wiseman
Acting Housing Programs Manager
Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
Neighborhood Matching
Grants (NMG)
October 2017
▪ October 4th – HRC conducts
Community Needs
Workshop. Agency
representatives attend to
provide input on funding
priorities
November 2017
▪ November 7th – City
Council approves CDBG
and GIA funding
recommendations.
December 2017
▪ December 1st – GIA
applications available online
January 2018
▪ Applications due January
31st by 5:00pm.
February 2018
▪ February 7th – HRC assigns
subcommittee to review GIA
applications
March 2018
▪ GIA Subcommittee meets to
review applications and
develop preliminary
recommendations
September 2017
▪ CDBG Applications
available.
October 2017
▪ October 4th – HRC conducts
Community Needs
Workshop. Agency
representatives attend to
provide input on funding
priorities
▪ October 20th
Applications Due.
November 2017
▪ November 7th – City
Council approves CDBG
and GIA funding
recommendations.
▪ Staff reviews applications
in late November.
December 2017
▪ December 6th – HRC
Reviews and votes on CDBG
Funding recommendations
January 2018
▪ County Publishes Draft Action
Plan – 30 day review (CDBG)
March 2018
▪ Early March – Council
hearing/adoption of CDBG
Funding Recommendations
▪ County Board of Supervisors
Approves 2018 Action Plan
October 2017
▪ October 1st – NMG
Applications Available
▪ October 30th – Grant
information meeting
November 2017
• Staff meets with
applicants as needed
December 2017
▪ Staff makes progress
report to HRC on FY
2016-17 NMG projects.
February 2018
▪ February 12th – NMG
applications due
March 2018
▪ Staff evaluates
applications and makes
recommendations to HRC
April 2018
▪ April 4th – HRC
awards NMG Grants
May 2018
▪ Contracts finalized
and work begins
2018-19 Grant Timelines
Human Relations Commission
Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Continued Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Continued
Neighborhood Matching
Grants (NMG) Continued
April 2018
▪ April 4th - HRC reviews GIA
Subcommittee
recommendations and
adopts preliminary GIA
recommendations
▪ Mid April – Email sent to
GIA applicants noting
preliminary
recommendations and
inviting them to attend the
public hearing at the May
2nd HRC meeting.
May 2018
▪ May 2nd – HRC public
hearing. HRC adopts final
GIA recommendations
July 2018
▪ First Council meeting in July
– City Council adopts final
GIA recommendations
▪ Mid July – GIA contracts
emailed to grant recipients.
GIA contracts are due late
July.
August 2018
▪ Funds released to grant
recipients
▪ GIA Liaisons selected.
May 2018
▪ MID May – Action Plan due to
HUD
Please Note: City Council Dates are subject to change based on City Council Availability
Questions/Comments?
For GIA and CDBG, please contact Jenny Wiseman, Acting Housing
Programs Manager at (805) 781- 7010 or jwiseman@slocity.org
For NMG, please contact Rebecca Gershow, Associate Planner at
(805) 781-7011 or rgershow@slocity.org
Grants in Aid (GIA) 2017-18 Funding Priorities (not ranked):
Homeless prevention including affordable and alternative housing, supportive services,
and transitional housing.
Hunger and malnutrition support
Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need
Services for seniors and/ or people with disabilities in need
Supportive and developmental services for children and youth in need.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2017 Funding
Priorities (ranked):
1) Provide emergency and transitional shelter, homelessness prevention and services.
2) Develop and enhance affordable housing for low and very-low income persons.
3) Promote accessibility and/or removal of architectural barriers for the disabled and
elderly.
4) Enhance economic development (including seismic retrofit, economic stability,
low and moderate income jobs).
GIA & CDBG Funding Priorities
Human Relations Commission