HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11377 amending the Advisory Body Handbook For Revision to the Human Relations Commission Purpose Statement and BylawsR 11377
RESOLUTION NO. 11377 (2022 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE ADVISORY BODY
HANDBOOK FOR REVISION OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION PURPOSE AND BYLAWS
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter of the City of San Luis Obispo, the San
Luis Obispo Municipal Code, and its own resolutions, the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo appoints individuals to serve on its advisory bodies; and
WHEREAS, those advisory bodies have proposed bylaws to aid them in
conducting their meetings fairly, smoothly, efficiently and in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Charter section 1204 the City Council, following
recommendations from its advisory bodies, is to review any proposed recommended
changes to the bylaws of the advisory bodies and then adopt them; and
WHEREAS, the City's advisory body of the Human Relations Commission has
reviewed their bylaws and have recommended a revision of their bylaws to be in greater
alignment with the City’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
WHEREAS, City staff have also reviewed said bylaws and have made suggestions
for their revision; and
WHEREAS, at its Regular Meeting of November 15, 2022, the City Council
reviewed proposed changes to advisory body bylaws, as recommended by the Human
Relations Commission and staff.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that the bylaws of the Human Relations Commission are hereby amended to read
as set forth in the attached revised bylaws, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit
A. The bylaws of the Human Relations Commission are amended by this action.
Upon motion of Mayor Stewart, seconded by Council Member Pease, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Marx, Pease, Shoresman, Vice Mayor
Christianson, and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 15th day of November 2022.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION BYLAWS
Amended by Resolution No. 11377 (2022 Series)
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE
It is the purpose of the Human Relations Commission (HRC) to advise and make
recommendations to the City Council and City Manager which promote and advance
inclusion, mutual understanding, respect, and equitable treatment to all members* of the
SLO City community.
The HRC promotes and improves human relations and equity by working with City staff
to:
• Provide a forum where marginalized members of our community can raise issues
as it relates to the Commissions focus areas, air concerns, or look for resources
within the City.
• Encourage local non-profits to take new and creative approaches to solve the most
prevalent human service needs in our community.
• Build community partnerships.
• Ensure broad representation in commission initiatives.
*The phrase “all members of the SLO City community” refers to the diverse identities people hold including
but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, economic class, religion,
nationality, and their intersections
ARTICLE 2. MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS OF OFFICE
The HRC has seven members. 5 members must be residents and registered voters of
the City. Up to two members may be residents and registered voters of San Luis Obispo
County including the Cal Poly campus with a significant connection to the City of San Luis
Obispo; such as employment or academic study, to ensure equitable and inclusive
representation on the Commission in alignment with the HRC purpose and City’s DEI
goals.
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 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 consecutive four-year terms.
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