HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-14 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, November 14, 2024
6:00 PM
Commissioners Present: Barr, Causey, Kraus, Stimmler
Absent: Eberle, Hsieh, Smith
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. October 10, 2024
MOTION: Commissioner Stimmler moved, seconded by Commissioner Causey, to approve
the minutes of October 10, 2024.
MOTION PASSED: 4-0-3 (Eberle, Hsieh, Smith absent)
2. October 23, 204
MOTION: Commissioner Barr moved, seconded by Commissioner Stimmler, to approve the
minutes of October 23, 2024.
MOTION PASSED: 4-0-3 (Eberle, Hsieh, Smith absent)
V) BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Presentation on City services and resources for the unhoused during periods of inclement and
cold weather including warming centers. – Heart and Home Collaborative and City Staff –
Discussion
4. Consideration of a Resolution by the Human Relations Commission condemning local hate
incidences. – Kraus – Action
MOTION: Vice Chair Kraus moves, seconded by Commissioner Stimmler, to support a
resolution that the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission condemns all hate crimes and hate
incidents. This resolution reaffirms the City of Palo Alto’s commitment to unite against all acts
of hate, harassment, and intimidation.
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: 4-0-3 (Eberle, Hsieh, Smith absent)
5. Report from adhoc subcommittees on next steps identified for items listed on the FY2024‐ 25
HRC Workplan. – Kraus – Action
NO ACTION TAKEN
VI) REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS
VII) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.