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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-09 Human Relations Commission Action MinutesHUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AND WORK PLAN RETREAT ACTION MINUTES Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00 PM Commissioners Present: Barr, Causey, Eberle, Hsieh, Kraus, Smith, Stimmler Absent: Staff: Minka Van Der Zwaag, Alayna Cruz I) ROLL CALL II) PUBLIC COMMENT III) AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS IV) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 14, 2024 MOTION: Vice Chair Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Causey, to approve the minutes of March 14, 2024. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-2 V) BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Consideration of motion that reflects the process identified in Rosenberg's Rules of Order to reconsider motion passed on March 6, 2024 that states that the "HRC recommends City Council direct staff to work with the HRC to convene a meeting in 2024 to discuss hate crimes with representatives of law enforcement, city leadership and experts in the field" and replace it with a motion to indicate that the HRC will take leadership in planning the meeting. - Action MOTION: Chair Eberle moves, seconded by Vice Chair Kraus, that the HRC: 1) Allows suspension of the rules as identified in Rosenburg's Rules of Order in regards to a passed motion; 2) Allow a motion to reconsider the original vote passed on March 6, 2024 which states that the " HRC recommends that the City Council direct staff to work with the HRC to convene a meeting in 2024 to discuss hate crimes with representatives of law enforcement, city leadership and experts in the field; and 3) Recommend a motion that states the HRC will work to convene a meeting in 2024 to discuss hate crimes with representatives of law enforcement, city leadership and experts in the field. MOTION PASSED: 7-0 3. Review of the Past Year. - Discussion 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. NO ACTION TAKEN 4. Overview of Core Responsibilities, Liaisons, and Buddies. - Discussion NO ACTION TAKEN 5. Public Comment for Agenda Item Number 6. - Public Comment NO ACTION TAKEN 6. Development of Work Plan and Divvying Up of Liaison and Buddy Responsibilities for the Year. - Action MOTION: Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Barr, to refer the work plan to the Chair and Vice Chair to refine and bring back to the commission for a final discussion and vote. MOTION PASSED: 7-0 VI) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. 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.