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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-09 Human Relations Commission Agenda PacketADA. 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 February 9, 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 – Katie Cooney, Board Member, Deborah’s Palm - Staff – Discussion (30 minutes) 2. Presentation by the Palo Alto History Museum on upcoming programs and possible HRC collaborations – Vice Chair Stinger – Action (20 minutes) 3.Review of a draft letter in support of December 12, 2016 Council Resolution and the HRC's commitment to working towards a diverse, supportive, inclusive and protective community – Chair Stone – Action (20 minutes) 4. Update and discussion on work plan items – Chair Stone – Discussion (15 minutes) 5. Discussion on re-establishing the Council Buddy Program – Chair Stone - Action (10 minutes) V.Reports from Officials – Chair Stone 1.Commissioner Reports 2.Council Liaison Report 3.Staff Liaison Report REVISED THIS ITEM WILL BE HEARD AT A LATER DATE 6. Review of Human Services Emerging Need Fund Draft Policy- Action (15 mins)- Staff 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. VI.TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING: March 9, 2017 1. Recommendations to Finance Committee for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for Fiscal Year 2018 2. Subcommittee recommendations to the HRC for Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP) Funding for Fiscal Years 2018-2019 VII.ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Our Mission: To promote the just and fair treatment of all people in Palo Alto, particularly our most vulnerable populations. By promoting awareness of issues and enabling conversations that enhance inclusion, the HRC strives to create a community where civility, respect and responsible actions are the norm.