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Human Relations Commission Ad Hoc Committee ChairInclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes CommitteeFebruary 1, 2023HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION’S COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM UPDATE RiversideCA.gov2
BACKGROUND1. OnOctober 28, 2021, HRC members provided feedback forcommissioners to submit allocation proposals for the remaining$5,000 in HRC funding.2. Commissioner Ayra proposed that $3,000 of existing fundingbe allocated toward Community Support Grants3. OnMarch 24, 2022, Commissioners voted to create aseparate Ad-Hoc Committee, to plan and implement theCommunity Support Grants 1/20/2023
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DISCUSSION1. The Ad-Hoc Committee will split the total allocation into three$1,000 grants2. The Ad-Hoc Committee will present all completed materials tothe general Commission at an upcoming monthly meeting forfinal approval3. The Human Relations Commission will partner with the City ofRiverside’s Neighborhood Engagement Division for guidanceand support RiversideCA.gov4
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENTStrategic Priority 2 – Community Well-Being (Goal 2.4 - Support programs and innovations that enhance community safety, encourage neighborhood engagement, and build public trust) Strategic Priority 5 – High Performing Government (Goal 5.3 - Enhance communication and collaboration with community members to improve transparency, build public trust, and encourage shared decision-making)Cross-Cutting Threads
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RECOMMENDATIONSThat the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, andGovernmental Processes Committee:1. Receive an update on the Human Relations CommissionCommunity Support Grant program in partnership with the Cityof Riverside’s Neighborhood Engagement Division; and2. Forward to City Council for approval and initiation of theprogram.