HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/1993, C-4 - CHANGE TO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ORDINANCE ����II�N�IWIIIII �Illulll Cllr/ o f San L AS OBISpo MEETING GATE:
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER:_
FROM: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer i V
Prepared By: Deb Hossli, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: Change to Human Relations Commission Ordinance
CAO RECOMMENDATION: Give final passage to Ordinance Number 1244 which amends
Chapter 2.56 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code regarding the purpose and function
of the Human Relations Commission.
DISCUSSION:
On July 20, 1993, the City Council introduced to print Ordinance Number 1244 which
amends Chapter 2.56 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code regarding the purpose and
function of the Human Relations Commission. The amendment adds sexual orientation
status to the listing that the Human Relations Commission advises the City Council on.
The Ordinance will take effect 30 days after final passage.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance Number 1244
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ORDINANCE N0124t1993 SERIES)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.56 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE PURPOSE AND FUNCTION
OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
BE rr ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. That certain amendments are hereby made to Chapter 2.56 of the San
Luis Obispo Municipal Code, to read as follows:
Chapter 2.56 - Human Relations Commission
SECTION 256.010 ESTABLISHED
There is hereby established the Human Relations Commission, originally appointed
by motion of the Council in January, 1964.
SECTION 256.020 PURPOSE
It is the purpose of the Human Relations Commission to advise the Council in its
actions to create an environment within the City in which all persons can enjoy equal rights
and opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
physical, mental or economic status. The Human Relations Commission shall make
recommendations to the Council or the City Administrative Officer on how these social
concerns and human needs can best be addressed.
SECTION 256.030 FUNCTIONS
The functions of the Human Relations Commission are:
A. To promote mutual understanding and foster harmonious relations between
persons and groups within the community, and provide a forum for residents to discuss
problems relating to human rights and relations;
B. To receive and investigate complaints concerning community tensions and acts
of discrimination, and cooperate with and assist other human services groups which have
similar purposes;
C. To make recommendations to the Council when action is proposed as a means
to insuring community cooperation and understanding;
D. To evaluate perceived inadequacies in human rights and services and to
recommend possible action;
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E. To review and evaluate all City-funding requests from groups which provide
human services; to provide liaison to recipients of grants-in-aid monies, through personal
contact and required activity and budget reports;
F. Such duties, including studies and research, as the Council deems necessary and
appropriate and assigns to the Commission.
SECTION 2.56.040 MEMBERSHIP
The Human Relations Commission shall consist of seven members who are
representative of diverse groups within the City and who have a demonstrated interest in
social issues.
SECTION 256.050 TERMS OF OFFICE
A. Commissioners shall be appointed by the Council for terms of four (4) years,
commencing immediately upon appointment. Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of
the Council. Any Commissioner may be reappointed, providing that no appointees shall
serve more than two consecutive terms (8 years).
B. Vacancies shall be filled by the Council, for unexpired terms. Appointment for
a partial term following an unscheduled vacancy shall not preclude the appointee from
serving two (2) consecutive full terms following the completion of the partial term, provided
the partial term is less than two (2) years.
SECTION 2. A summary of this ordinance, together with the ayes and noes, shall
be published once in full, at least five (5) days prior to its final passage in the Telegram-
Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in said City, and the same shall go into effect
at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its said final passage.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
at a meeting held on the 20th day of July , 1993, on motion of
Council Member Rappa , seconded by Council Member Settle , and on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Rappa, Settle, Roalman, Romero and Mayor Pinard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ,
ATTEST: g
Mayor P Pinard
Clerk Diane Gl ell
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