HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-12 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, September 12, 2024
6:00 PM
Commissioners Present: Barr, Causey, Eberle, Stimmler, Smith
Absent: Hsieh, Kraus
Council Liaison: Council Member Julie Lythcott-Haims
Staff: Minka Van Der Zwaag, Alayna Cruz
I) ROLL CALL
II) PUBLIC COMMENT
III) AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS
IV) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 8, 2024
MOTION: Commissioner Stimmler moved, seconded by Commissioner Causey, to approve
the minutes of August 8, 2024.
MOTION PASSED: 4-0-3 (Commissioner Smith arrived after the motion)
V) BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Public Hearing: Summary of Fiscal Year 2023‐2024 (HUD CDBG Program Year 2023) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Accomplishments ‐ Review of the Draft Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). – Discussion
NO ACTION TAKEN
3. Consideration of next steps and recommendations stemming from the 2023 Older Adults Learning
Series. - Action
MOTION: Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Stimmler, that based on the
listening session for seniors, the Human Relations Commission have the following actions:
1. Housing, Economic Justice and Development adhoc sub-committee create a senior summit
event with local senior services providers.
2. Interface with the City’s office of transportation to look at existing transportation options for
seniors in Palo Alto and surrounding communities as a first step to a broader conversation
about senior transportation options.
3. Housing, Economic Justice and Development adhoc sub-committee will work with staff on
possibly organizing joint meeting with the Planning and Transportation Commission and
Architectural and Review Board.
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.
MOTION PASSED: 5-0-2
4. Report from adhoc subcommittees on next steps identified for items listed on the FY2024‐ 25 HRC
Workplan. – Action
NO ACTION TAKEN
VI) REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS
VII) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.