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Home My WebLink About06-06-2018 - HRC Agenda PacketCity of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Agenda Human Relations Commission Wednesday, June 6, 2018 5:00 pm REGULAR MEETING Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Chair Nancy Welts ROLL CALL: Commissioners Barrie DuBois, Robert Clayton, Michael Hopkins, Samuel Hughes, Emily Rosten, Vice-Chair Carol Sexton, and Chair Nancy Welts 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 1.Minutes of the May 2, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Humans Relation Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.Consideration of the 2018-19 Grants-in-Aid (GIA) funding recommendations – VERESCHAGIN Continued from the May 2, 2018 meeting. COMMISSION & STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 3.Consider Cancellation of July 5, 2018 Meeting – VERESCHAGIN San Luis Obispo – Regular Meeting Agenda June 6, 2018 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Human Relations Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, unless otherwise cancelled per Item #4 above. 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 of 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 participate in a meeting should direct such request 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. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the City Council are available for public inspection in the Community Development Department located at 919 Palm Street. San Luis Obispo, California during normal business hours, and on the City’s website http://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address: http://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?startid=26772&row=1&dbid=1 Minutes - Draft Human Relations Commission Meeting Date: 06-06-2018 Item Number: 1 Wednesday, May 2, 2018 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, May 2, 2018 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 Barrie DuBois, Robert Clayton (arrived at 5:10 p.m.), Michael Hopkins, Samuel Hughes, Emily Rosten, Vice-Chair Carol Sexton (arrived at 5:05 p.m.), and Chair Nancy Welts Staff: Cara Vereschagin, Planning Technician; Xzandrea Fowler, Deputy Director Guest: Roy Hanley, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Solvang and City of Pismo Beach PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.ACTION: MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR SEXTON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HOPKINS CARRIED 6-0-1 to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission of April 4, 2018. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.Consideration of the 2017-18 Neighborhood Matching Grant recommendations Planning Technician Vereschagin went through a summary of the applications and provided a brief overview of the program. Ms. Vereschagin discussed the staff recommendations for the three applications submitted including, $1,000 for Mary Lou Johnson representing the Islay Park neighbors, $4,185 to the Friends of Laguna Lake/Laguna Lake Neighborhood, and $2,785 for the Vista del Lago/Laguna Lane Neighborhood Community. Public Comment Packet Page 1 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Minutes - Human Relations Commission Meeting of May 2, 2018 Page 2 Chair Welts opened the public comment for the public hearing. Mary Lou Johnson, representing the Islay Park Neighborhood, mentioned her excitement to be considered for a neighborhood matching grant and provided a brief overview of her project. Ms. Johnson also stated that she would like to establish a “Friends of Islay Park” group. There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public comment was closed. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CLAYTON, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIR SEXTON CARRIED 7-0-0 to approve the 2017-18 Neighborhood Matching Grant funding recommendations. ***Chair Welts ordered a two minute recess at this point in the meeting and then called the meeting back to order at 5:30 p.m.*** 3.Consideration of the 2018-19 Grants-in-Aid (GIA) funding recommendations Commissioner Hopkins recused himself from this item and left the Hearing Room. Chair Welts opened the item and stated that Commissioner Clayton had recused himself and was no longer in the Hearing Room. Planning Technician Vereschagin provided a brief overview of process and applications received for the funding year. Commissioner Welts stated that two letters were received from the Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access regarding the funding recommendations. Commissioner Welts also provided information on the criteria used to develop the recommendations, which included the 2017-19 Major City Goals. Commissioner Barrie Dubois disclosed that she had previously been a CASA volunteer, and had volunteered with HomeShareSLO. Commissioner Emily Rosten disclosed that she was a CASA volunteer, and had volunteered with Restorative Partners, the SLO Noor Foundation, and TMHA. Commissioner Samuel Hughes disclosed that he had volunteered with RISE. Public Comment Chair Welts opened the public comment for the public hearing. The following provided comments regarding the recommendations for Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Funding: Jane Pomeroy, RISE Stephanie Barclay, SLO Legal Assistance Foundation Donna Fioravanti, CAPSLO Rachel Cementina, United Way Packet Page 2 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Minutes - Human Relations Commission Meeting of May 2, 2018 Page 3 Andrea Keisler, Food Bank Coalition Juliane McAdams, Meals that Connect Marcia Alter, HomeShareSLO Sarah Reinhart, Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access Jenny Luciano, San Luis Obispo Big Brothers and Big Sisters There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public hearing was closed. The Commission then deliberated and requested that perhaps for next year the funding priorities would be clearer. The item was continued to the next regular scheduled meeting on June 6, 2018. COMMISSION & STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 4.Diversity Planning Effort This item was briefly discussed amongst the Commission. A subcommittee was formed consisting of Chair Welts, Commissioner Clayton, and Commissioner Hopkins to connect with representatives to SLO PACT, City Council, and other contacts throughout the City. ADJOURNMENT Chair Welts adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. Respectfully Submitted, Cara Vereschagin Recording Secretary Packet Page 3 2018-19 GIA Preliminary Funding Recommendations Human Relations Commission Meeting Date: 06-06-2018 Item Number: 2 2018-19 Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Preliminary Funding Recommendations Total Budget = $139,652 App. Non-Profit Organization Program/Project Description Grant Request Subcommittee Recommendation 1 Access Support Network HIV/HCV Homeless Prevention and Supportive Housing Program $5,000 $2,000 2 Access Support Network Hepatitis C Project - Access to Health Benefits & Counseling $5,000 $5,000 3 Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access, Inc. Reducing Disparities in Medication Access for a Healthier Community $10,000 - 4 Assistance League of SLO County Operation School Bell $5,000 - 5 Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County Community Based Youth Mentoring $7,500 $2,000 6 CASA Child Advocacy $8,500 $7,500 7 Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Program $7,500 $7,500 8 Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) Adult Wellness and Prevention Screening Program $7,500 $4,000 Packet Page 4 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle 2018-19 GIA Preliminary Funding Recommendations Page 2 9 Community Counseling Center Affordable, Professional and Transformative Counseling for the Low Income and Uninsured $5,000 $2,000 10 Cuesta College Foundation SLO Campus Food Pantry $5,000 $4,000 11 Family Care Network, Inc. Supporting Foster Youth as They Transition to Independence $5,000 $2,500 12 Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County Fresh Produce and No-Cook Bags $15,000 $10,000 13 Jack's Helping Hand Jack's Helping Hand Assistance Program $10,000 $7,500 14 Learn.Connect. Play.Foundation. Cooking on a Budget $12,450 - 15 Literacy for Life Literacy Program $5,000 $3,000 16 LTC Ombudsman Services of SLO County Ombudsman Services $5,000 $1,500 17 Meals that Connect/Senior Nutrition Program Meals that Connect $10,000 $10,000 18 People's Self- Help Housing Homeless Prevention & Housing Special Needs Groups in SLO $15,000 $15,000 19 Restorative Partners Inc. RP Recovery Home for Women $10,000 - 20 RISE SLO County Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Programs $6,000 $2,000 Packet Page 5 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle 2018-19 GIA Preliminary Funding Recommendations Page 3 21 San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation Senior Legal Services Project $3,500 - 22 San Luis Obispo ALPHA, Inc Essential Infant Nutrition $7,200 $7,200 23 Senior Volunteer Services Central Coast Community Volunteers $10,000 - 24 SLO Noor Foundation SLO Noor Clinics: Healthcare for the Uninsured $15,000 $8,000 25 Smart Share Housing Solutions DBA HomeShareSLO HomeShareSLO Housing Solutions $8,500 $5,500 26 Tolosa Children's Dental Center Tolosa Children's Dental Center - SLO $10,000 $5,000 27 Transitional Food and Shelter Transitional Food and Shelter Program $15,000 $15,000 28 Transitions- Mental Health Association (TMHA) Homeless Outreach - Library Project $5,000 $2,000 29 United Way of San Luis Obispo 2-1-1 SLO County $3,000 $3,000 30 Women's Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County DBA Stand Strong Homeless Prevention & Self-Sufficiency Program for DV Survivors $12,000 $8,452 Total $248,650 $139,652 Packet Page 6