HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-17 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 SPECIAL MEETING ACTION MINUTES
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
6:00 PM
Commissioners Present: Salwa Ansari, Don Barr, Katie Causey, Amy Hsieh, Michelle Kraus, Mary Kate
Stimmler
Commissioners Absent: Sridhar Karnam
Council Liaison: Vice Mayor Stone
Staff: Sophie Pigman, Alayna Cruz, Robert Cain
Others Present: Amber Stine (MOVE Mountain View), Kevin Ashline (MOVE Mountain View),
and Aaron Glantz (Fellow at Stanford University’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral
Sciences) for Item 2
I) ROLL CALL
II) PUBLIC COMMENT
III) AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS
Council Liaison report was moved to occur after the approval of the minutes. Item 2 was
moved to third, and Item 3 was moved to second.
IV) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the February 12, 2026, Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Draft
Action Minutes.
MOTION: Commissioner Barr moved, seconded by Commissioner Ansari, to approve
the minutes of February 12, 2026.
MOTION PASSED: 6-0-1 (Karnam absent)
V) BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Discussion with Local Providers and Aaron Glantz, Investigative Reporter and Fellow at
Stanford University’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, on Mental
Health Challenges Faced by Veterans and Unhoused Individuals. – Discussion
NO ACTION TAKEN
3. San Antonio Road Area Plan Land Use and Transportation Alternatives Study Session.
CEQA Status: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15262. - Discussion
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.
NO ACTION TAKEN
4. Review and approve the subcommittee and liaisons commissioner assignments. – Action
MOTION: Chair Kraus moved, seconded by Vice Chair Causey, to approve the
subcommittee and liaison commissioner assignments with the changes as discussed.
Addition of the CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination Against Women) subcommittee.
MOTION PASSED: 6-0-1 (Karnam absent)
VI) REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS
VII) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.