HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-13 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 13, 2025
6:00 PM
Commissioners Present: Ansari, Barr, Causey, Kraus, Stimmler
Commissioners Absent: Hsieh, Karnam
Council Liaison: Council Member Stone
Staff: Minka van der Zwaag, Alayna Cruz
I) ROLL CALL
II) PUBLIC COMMENT
III) AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS
IV) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the October 16, 2025, Human Relations Commission Special Meeting Draft
Action Minutes.
MOTION: Vice Chair Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Causey, to approve
the minutes of October 16, 2025.
MOTION PASSED: 5-0-2 (0 nay - 2 absent)
V) BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Presentation on the Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and how it
may provide cash support to qualifying unhoused, low-income, or seniors with Amy
Everitt, President of the Golden State Opportunity and Sally Lieber, Vice Chair of the
California State Board of Equalization. – Vice Chair Kraus – Discussion
NO ACTION TAKEN
3. Update from the Palo Alto Mediation Program on their programs and services. – Staff -
Discussion
NO ACTION TAKEN
4. Consideration of HRC Support of Mitchell Park Library “Know Your Rights: Information
for the Immigrant Community” program. – Chair Stimmler – Action
Commissioner Causey moved, seconded by Vice Chair Kraus, for the HRC to support
the Mitchell Park Library “Know Your Rights: Information for the Immigrant
Community” program on November 24, 2025.
MOTION PASSED: 5-0-2 (0 nay - 2 absent))
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.
5. Review procedure for HRC Support Application for internal City events. – Chair Stimmler
– Action
Vice Chair Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Barr, that a City Department, for
a City event, can submit a request for Event Support directly to Human Services staff
and can be approved by the Chair and Vice Chair, or brought to the full commission at
their discretion.
MOTION PASSED: 5-0-2 (0 nay - 2 absent))
VI) REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS
VII) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.