HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-11 Human Relations Commission Action MinutesADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to access
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING ACTION MINUTES
Thursday, January 11, 2024
6:00 PM
Commissioners Present: Eberle, Causey, Kraus, Savage, Smith, Stimmler
Absent: Hsieh
Staff: Minka Van Der Zwaag, Alayna Cruz
I. ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. December 6, 2023
MOTION: Commissioner Kraus moved, seconded by Vice Chair Eberle, to approve the
minutes of December 6, 2023.
MOTION PASSED: 6-0 (1 absent)
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Introduction to City’s Equity and Inclusion Manager, Kojo Pierce. – Discussion
NO ACTION TAKEN
3. Voices of Our Community (Listening Session): Local Jewish Experiences in the Face of
Rising Anti‐Semitism. – Discussion
NO ACTION TAKEN
4. Election of Human Relations Chair and Vice Chair. ‐ Action
NOMINATIONS:
Commissioner Kraus nominated Commissioner Eberle for the Chair for a term ending January
2025.
NOMINATION FOR COMMISSIONER Eberle: PASSED 6-0 (1 absent)
NOMINATIONS:
Commissioner Savage nominated Commissioner Kraus for the Vice Chair for a term ending
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.
January 2025. Commissioner Eberle nominated Commissioner Smith for the Vice Chair for a
term ending January 2025
NOMINATION FOR COMMISSIONER Smith: FAILED 2-4 (1 absent)
NOMINATION FOR COMMISSIONER Kraus: PASSED 4-2 (1 absent)
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.