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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING ACTION MINUTES
Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00 PM
Commissioners Present: Ansari, Barr, Hsieh, Karnam, Kraus
Commissioners Absent: Causey, Stimmler
Council Liaison: Vice Mayor Stone
Staff: Sophie Pigman, Alayna Cruz
I) ROLL CALL
II) PUBLIC COMMENT
III) AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS
IV) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the January 8, 2026, Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Draft
Action Minutes.
MOTION: Commissioner Karnam moved, seconded by Commissioner Barr, to
approve the minutes of January 8, 2026.
MOTION PASSED: 5-0-2 (Causey and Stimmler absent)
V) BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Presentation on existing LGBTQ+ events in Palo Alto that are led by the City of Palo Alto
Library and Community Services Departments. – Staff – Discussion
NO ACTION TAKEN
3. Review and approval of the 2026 Human Relations Commission Draft Workplan . – Chair
Kraus - Action
MOTION: Commissioner Ansari moved, seconded by Commissioner Karnam, to
approve the 2026/27 Workplan.
MOTION PASSED: 5-0-2 (Causey and Stimmler absent)
VI) REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS
VII) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.