HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-09 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
March 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. Recommendations to Finance Committee for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funding for Fiscal Year 2018 - CDBG Ad Hoc Committee – Action (30 minutes)
Public Hearing
2. 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 – Vice Chair Stinger – Action (20 minutes)
3.Review of revised Human Services Emerging Needs Fund Draft Policy – Staff - Action
(15 minutes)
4. Update and discussion on work plan items – Vice Chair Stinger – Discussion (15 minutes)
5. Discussion on re-establishing the Council Buddy Program – Vice Chair Stinger - Action
(10 minutes)
V.Reports from Officials – Chair Stone
1. Commissioner Reports
2. Council Liaison Report
3. Staff Liaison Report
Introduction to
Draft Emerging
Needs Fund
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: April 13, 2017
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.