HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-12 Human Relations Commission AgendaADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to
access City facilities, services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn about the City's compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact 650-329-2550 (voice), or e-mail ada@cityofpaloalto.org . This agenda is posted in accordance with
government code section 54954.2(a) or section 54956. Members of the public are welcome to attend this public meeting.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC)
REGULAR MEETING
January 12, 2017
AGENDA
AGENDA IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(a) OR SECTION 54956
City Hall
Community Meeting Room 7:00 PM Meeting 250 Hamilton Ave *In accordance with SB 343 materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the
agenda packet are available for public inspection in the administration office (T2) at the Cubberley Community Center, 4000
Middlefield Road, during normal business hours. Please call: 650-463-4906.
Attention Speakers: If you wish to address the Commission during oral communications or on an item on the agenda,please complete a speaker’s card and give it to City staff. By submitting the speaker’s card, the Chair will recognize you atthe appropriate time.
I.ROLL CALL
II. AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Members of the public are invited to address the Commission during the period reserved for
Oral Communications on any subject not on the agenda. In the interest of time, the
Commission requests that speakers limit the length of their remarks to five minutes.)
IV. BUSINESS
1.Mental Health Learning Series - Dr. Tasha Souter, MD, Medical Director of Trauma
Recovery Service, VA Palo Alto Health Care System - Staff – Discussion (30 minutes)
2. Continued discussion on current and potential HRC involvement and support of efforts to
build and nurture a community that models respect for differences – Staff – Action
(30 minutes)
3. Review of draft options to update the HRC Mission Statement – Subcommittee - Action
(10 minutes)
V.Reports from Officials – Chair Stone
1.Commissioner Reports
2. Council Liaison Report
3. Staff Liaison Report
VI.TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING: February 9, 2017
1. Recommendations to Finance Committee for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
Funding for Fiscal Year 2018
2.Planning for the joint HRC/Council Study Session on February 27
ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to
access City facilities, services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn about the City's compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact 650-329-2550 (voice), or e-mail ada@cityofpaloalto.org . This agenda is posted in accordance with
government code section 54954.2(a) or section 54956. Members of the public are welcome to attend this public meeting.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Our Mission: To address human relations issues, including promotion of awareness, understanding and resolution of actual or potential conflicts, discrimination, or injustice while encouraging community building and civic engagement