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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-2018 HRC Minutes Minutes Human Relations Commission 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 Welts. 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 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 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 APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ON 06/06/18.