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CITY OF SUNNYVALE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION
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Date Received: 1 ~/ 1-1)
Voter r ·
Sunnyvale
The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from afl groups to apply. an: - -+-=--'-+I ___;3~ By:

Please print or type answers to all questions. Write N/A if not applicable.

General eligibility requirements: Sunnyva le residency . Other requirements may apply to specific boards and commissions.

For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] or at 408-730-7483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search "Boards and Commission· Arts Commission
If you would like to apply for more than one vacancy,
place a number next to the board or commission , in order of your preference , for which you would like to apply.

Only applications for current openings will be considered at this time. Applications for future openings will be kept on file for one year. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview with City Council. Appointments will be made at a regular meeting of the City Council.
__ Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
__ Board of Library Trustees ·
__ Heritage Preservation Commission·
_X_ Housing and Human Services Commission
Human Relations Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission·
Personnel Board"
__ Planning Commission'
__ Sustainability Commission
·Registered Sunnyvale voter
If you are applying for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission , please identify the category for Which you are applying .
..c.::l Category One: Appl icants must be bicyclists or pedestrians residing in Sunnyvale . ..c.::]_ Category Two: Appl icants must have an interest in bicycle and/or pedestrian issues in the City, reside outside Sunnyvale and belong to one of the groups listed below. Please check as many that apply:
__ Parent Teacher Associations (PTA)/parent group member __ Administrations of schools in Sunnyvale
__ Commute coordinators for major employers within Sunnyva le __ Principals or teachers from Sunnyvale schoo ls
If you are applying for the Human Relations Commission , please identify the category for which you are applying:
.r:::L Category One: Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents . .r:::L Category Two: Applicants shall include representatives of a nonprofit service agency that serves Sunnyvale residents. Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents .

If you are applying for the Sustainability Commission, please identify the category for which you are applying . ..c::::J.. Category One: Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents . ..c::::J.. Category Two: Applicants shall include members of the Sunnyva le business community". Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents.
·sunnyvale business license holders; or designeted representative of Sunnyvale businesses with 200 or more employees.

Applicant Name: Weiss Caro l L
Last First M.I.

Current Residence ........ Sunnyvale CA 94087 ~ '---------..:::;.;:::.:.:Cc:.:.ity"-'-";.;.;:..-----='-"s-ta_t_e-------"--'-z=-.cic.cp __ _ E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s): -
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Applicant Name~C~a=r~o~I ~W~e-=-i=s~s _ ___ _

1. Are you a currently-registered voter in Sunnyvale? When was the last time you voted? Yes [?7 No r::J
Month November~ Year 2022

2. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes [?7 No r::J
If yes, which one? T errn currently serving
=:------,,------------_P_l a_n_n_i n~g~C __ o m_m_i_s s_i_o_n _______ Term previous ly served 2015-2023

3. Prior attendance at a board or commission meeting is highly desirable. Have you attended meeting(s) of the board or commission for which you are applying?
Yes r::J No [?7
If yes, how many meetings have you attended?
NOTE: If you are applying for more than one board or commission , please reference the specific board or commission in your response to questions 4•7.

4. What motivated you to apply for this board or commission? My two term on the Planning Commiss ion motivated me to apply for Housing and Human Services. I was told that many of the suggestions I made or ideas I submitted for study issues belonge d more properly to Housing and Human Services.

5. What skills or attributes can you bring to this board or commission? I am quite familiar with Sunnyvale as it is now and as it has been, having lived here since 1976. I have lived with its several cycles and am always optim istic about how the City will fare.

As Planning Commissioner, I carefu lly studied all the paperwo rk prior to a meeting, I made site visits before voting on the sites involved and I met with developers and Sunnyvale residents, whenever I was asked. Because I am retired, I have the time to do this.

Having served on Santa Clara County commmissions with relevant focus issues, I have background in human services , especia lly as it relates to drugss, housing, living wages and margina lized groups.

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Applicant Name_C_a_r_o_l W_e_is_s ____ _

The Sunnyvale City Council members are accessible to the public and ertainly to its commiss ioners. I would continue to maintain contact with them, as I have in the past.

7. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on this board or commission.

Vassar College, B.A. - American History
Northeastern University - M.A. Political Science, with emphasis on Public Administration Secondary Teaching Credential , San Jose State University

8. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

Social Studies Department Chair, Milpitas High School
Master Teacher , Santa Clara University

9. Briefly describe what you learned by attending a meeting of the City Council, board or commission. Describe what improvements you would suggest the City consider.

While realizing that key departments of the City are understaffed ( overworked?) , I would push to have documents relevant to a commission meeting delivered to that Commission's members a week prior to that meeting.

There should be translators on call, especially for those city council meetings in which the agenda items concern residents who might not be English speaking .

Although City Council now has a sparkling new Chamber , it would be beneficia l to have occasional Council meetings at other sites around the city. Ditto for city commissiions.

I definite ly feel that City Council meetings as well as city cornission meetings should continue to be hybrid, as this makes them access ible to more residents.

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Applicant Name_C~a_r~o_l W_e_is_s~----

10. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.

I have served on Santa Clara County's Drug Advisory Commission (chair and vice chair) I have served on Santa Clara County's Human Relations Commission (vice chair) I am the lead person in Sunnyvale Citizens for Sensible Gun Measures (Measure C group) I am a member of the Sunnyva le-Cupertino League of Women Voters

11. The City has a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials and an Attendance Policy (7 .2.19), 2.G.( 11) that appointed members are required to follow. Do you have any concerns in these two areas? Yes [?7 No r::::J
If so, please describe.

12. If an unplanned vacancy arises on the board(s) or commiss ion(s) you are interested in, would you be willing to accept a temporary appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term or until a recruitment is held and Cou ncil officially fills the vacancy?
Yes [?7 No r::::J
IMPORTANT NOTICES - READ BEFORE SIGNING:

All informat ion provided on this application becomes a public record after it is officia lly filed. This document will be published to the City website with the interview materials. Personal contact information will be redacted.

Applicants appointed to the Planning Commiss ion, Arts Commission, Heritage Preservation Commi ssion and Housing and Human Services Commission are required to electronica lly file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700), which is a public record. The Form 700 reports your economic interests and your spouse/domestic partner's economic interests (if applicable). A copy of this form is available in the Office of the City Clerk or by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html Pursuant to the Americans with Disabi lities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyva le will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the boards and commission interview process. Should you require special accommodations, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] or at 408-730-7483 at least five days in advance of your scheduled interview.

I certify under penalty of perjury that all statements I have made on this application are true and correct I hereby authorize the City of Sunnyvale to investigate the accuracy of this information from any person or organization, and I release the City of Sunnyva le and all persons and organizations from all daims and liabilities arising from such investigation or the supplying of informatio n for such investigation. I acknowledge that any false statemen t or misrepresentation on this application or suppleme ntary materia ls will be cause for refusal of appointment or immedia te dismissa l at any time during the period of my appointment.

Your appli cation is not complete until it is signed and submitted to the Office of the City Clerk.

Complete a ll above fields, the Supplemental Questionnaire a nd Demographic Information prior to signing this document Applying your digital · nature locks the information you entered, preventing further edits. s;gnature of Appl;cant -,, { Date 11-1 ( l i:ot:::,,-
Please return to: Office of the City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., P.O. Box 3707, Sunnyvale, CA 94088 --3707 or e mail to [email protected]
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Applicant NameCarol Weiss ---------- -
Housing and Human Services Commission
We are looking for someone who has demonstrated interest in housing and human services issues

8. I understand that if I am appointed to Housing and Human Services Commission , I will be required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC ) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) that reports my econom ic interests and my spouse/domestic partner's economic interests (if applicable) , which is a public record? Yes (77 No D
A copy of this form is available by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov/Fonn700.htm1

9. Evaluate the quality and adequacy of the housing programs that serve the Sunnyvale community .

Sunnyvale is supposed to be an age-friendly city. However , I believe that this city lacks age friendly housing for all socio-economic levels. It really bothers me that in all of the very many 3 story town houses being developed here , if the developer meets the minimal ADA standards , that project is considered age-friendly. This translates into a bedroom and , bathroom with grab bars , on the ground level, adjacent to the garage. Woe to the person who might want to go to the kitchen or the family room. No way. I have seen town house developments in San Diego which include individual elevators in true, age-friendly units. Stair lifts would also be useful and perhaps less expensive.All developers have resisted this suggestion when I have made it on the PC.

It is rare to find an apartment in Sunnyvale with more than 3 bedrooms. This is especially a problem for large , low-income fam ilies, who must live crowded together under usually poor conditions. Developers seeking variances and exemptions should be required to include as part of the low--income and extremely low income , apartments with 4+ bedrooms.

There are 2 groups that should receive priority in the city's low income housing purchase program : Veterans (I believe there are Federal funds available to help with this) and those who teach in public schools located in Sunnyvale. Another possibility is to work with the Sunnyvale School District and the FUHSD to build teacher housing either as infill or as part of a larger development.(What is happening with the empty Fry's building?)

10. Evaluate the quality and availability of the human services programs that serve the Sunnyvale community.

This city is fortunate to have a close relationship with Sunnyvale Community Services , which is an excellent provider of both emergency and ongoing , basic services to our citizens . I trust we will continue to support and work closely with SCS. However , this does not absolve the city of other responsibilities .

There is a lack of medical and dental services in northern Sunnyvale . And, for some strange reason , although Sunnyvale is the second most populous city on the peninsula , it lacks a hospital (unlike Santa Clara and Mountain View). The city needs to encourage the location of medical and dental offices in northern Sunnyvale , especially in the Moffett Park area.

Perhaps these could go into some of the "retail" spaces being allocated. It would be helpful to see the City pair with the County to provide fee adjusted health services in north Sunnyvale .

The city also needs to work closely with the local school districts to establish needed schools in the Moffett Park area , most especially , a high school. Students living north of El Camino should not have to travel , daily , to Fremont HS.

There used to be a high school in north Sunnyvale. Let's re-establish this.

Twenty-seven Holocaust survivors live in Sunnyvale , at poverty level. I believe the City should recognize and help assist these remarkable people , while they are still alive.

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Applicant Name_C_a_r_o_l W_e_is_s ____ _
Demographic Information
** This voluntary Demographic Information is public information •• This information will help Council meet its goal of ensuring that the Human Relations Commission as well as other boards and commissions reflects the demographic diversity of Sunnyvale residents .

Age:

D Under 18
0 18-44
0 45-64
0 65+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:
0 Female
D Male
D Non-binary /Non-conforming
D Transgender
D Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ :

D Yes
0 No
D Prefer Not to Answer
RaoelEthnicity: select all that apply.
0 White
D Black/African-American
D Asian
□ Hispanio-l.atinx/ofa/ e
D Native Americanllndigeoous
D Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
D Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Do you speak a language other than English? If yes, please share French Household Income:

D <$161,670 (median household income )
0 $161,670+
0 Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a:

D Renter
0 Homeowner
D Both (mobile homeowner)
D Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Do you live in a:

D ApartmenUCondo
0 Single Family Home
D Mobile Home
D Prefer Not to Answer
□ Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about? Attachment 3

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Sunnyvale

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION
The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from all groups to apply.

Please print or type answers to all questions . Write N/A if not applicable .

Office Use Only
Date Received: _.,,,,..~µ,,.._:w
Voter registrat ion verified:
8/4/23
On: -~M-H~---
By:

General eligibility requirements : Sunnyva le residency . Other requirements may apply to specific boards and comm issions .

For more information , contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] .gov or at 408-730-7483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale .ca.gov and search • Boards and Commission " Arts Commission
If you would like to apply for more than one vacancy,
place a number next to the board or commission, in order of your preference, for which you would like to apply.

Only applications for current open ings will be considered at this time. Applications for future openings will be kept on file for one year. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview with City Council. Appointments will be made at a regula r meeting of the City Council.
__ Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
__ Board of Library Trustees·
__ Heritage Preservation Commission·
__ Hous ing and Human Services Commission
Human Relations Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission·
_x_ Personnel Board'
__ Planning Commission ·
__ Sustainability Commission
'Registered Sunnyvale voter
If you are applying for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission , please identify the category for which you are applying .
.r:::J. Category One : Applicants must be bicyclists or pedestrians residing in Sunnyvale . ...c::1. Category Two : Applicants must have an interest in bicycle and/or pedestrian issues in the City, reside outside Sunnyvale and belong to one of the groups listed below. Please check as many that apply:
__ Parent Teacher Associations (PTA)/parent group member __ Administrations of schools in Sunnyvale
__ Commute coordinators for major employers within Sunnyvale __ Principals or teachers from Sunnyvale schools
If you are applying for the Human Relations Commission, please identify the category for which you are applying :
..c::::J.. Category One: Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents . ..c::::J.. Category Two : Applicants shall include representatives of a nonprofit service agency that serves Sunnyvale residents . Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents .

If you are applying for the Sustainability Commission, please identify the category for which you are applying . ..c::::J.. Category One: Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents . ..c::::J.. Category Two: Applicants shall include members of the Sunnyvale business community·. Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents .
·sunnyvale business license holders; or designated representative of Sunnyvale businesses with 200 or more employees.

Applicant Name: Vickrey
Last
Current Residence
Street
E-mail Address :

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s) : ~
Rev. 3/2023
Sunnyvale
City
Barry
First
CA
State
R
M.I.
94087
Zip
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Applicant Name_B_ar_.ry __ V_ic_k_re_.y ______ _

1. Are you a currently-registered voter in Sunnyvale? When was the last time you voted? Yes m No D
Month November Year 2022

2. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes [:::J No [7J
If yes, which one? Term currently serving
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-------------- Term previously served

3. Prior attendance at a board or commission meeting is highly desirable. Have you attended meeting(s) of the board or commission for which you are applying?
Yes [:::J No C?:J
If yes, how many meetings have you attended?
NOTE: If you are applying for more than one board or commission, please reference the specific board or commission in your response to questions 4-7.

4. What motivated you to apply for this board or commission? I was asked to apply.

5. What skills or attributes can you bring to this board or commission? I was a public employee for three years in Tennessee (Governor's Office), eleven years in North Dakota (University of North Dakota School of Law), and 23 years in South Dakota (University of South Dakota School of Law). I have 26 years of experience as a manager: three years at the American Bar Association , five years at UNO, and 18 years at USO. I am a lawyer and trained mediator. I did coursework on employment discrimination law in law school and attended many training sessions on personnel management during my professional career. I have done countless employee performance evaluations and, on rare occasions, have taken disciplinary actions, including termination and mandatory leave. With respect to personal attributes, I devote the time and energy necessary to do any task I am given to the best of my ability. I am considerate of others, especially those involved in difficult situations.

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Applicant Name_B_a_rry_V_ic_k_re_y ____ _

6. The primary role of a board or commission member is to provide advice to City Council on policy issues that are within the scope of that board or commission. With this in mind, what steps would you take to effectively exercise this specific board or commission role?
My understanding is that the primary role of the Personnel Board is to hear personnel appeals. I would discharge that responsibility by considering carefully all the information provided by both management and the employee and then making a decision based on that information, in consultation with other board members . If asked to provide policy advice to City Council, I would draw on my experience as a public employee and manager and on what I learn from hearing appeals .

7. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on this board or commission.

BA (history) and JD, Vanderbilt University; experience as a public employee and manager (see answers to previous questions); mediation training and experience; various training sessions on personnel matters throughout my career.

8. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

My last occupation was as a faculty member of the University of South Dakota School of Law from 1993 to 2016. From 1993 to 2011, I served as dean and was responsible for all aspects of the management of the Law School, including personnel management. In 2016, I retired with the title of Dean & Professor Emeritus.

9. Briefly describe what you learned by attending a meeting of the City Council , board or commission . Describe what improvements you would suggest the City consider.

I have not attended a meeting of the Personnel Board. I have attended brief portions of City Council meetings. I do not have any improvements to suggest at this time.

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Applicant Name_B_ar_ry~Vi_1_ck_re_y ______ _

10. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.

In 2021-22 , I served as president of the Sunnyvale Rotary Club ; I have served the Club in a variety of other roles. Since 2018, I have been an elder (a member of the governing body) of the Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church ; I have taught classes and performed other services there . I was recently elected to the board of Sunnyvale Community Services.

Throughout my adult life, I have been involved in community activities and numerous volunteer and civic organizations wherever I have lived.

11. The City has a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials and an Attendance Policy (7.2.19). 2.G.(11) that appointed members are required to follow . Do you have any concerns in these two areas? Yes Cu No C:J
If so, please describe .

I don't have any concerns about the Code of Ethics and Conduct.

With respect to attendance, I have one concern. Now that I am retired, my wife and I like to travel on occasion , and the policy does not list this as an excused absence. My understanding is that the Personnel Board does not meet on a regularly scheduled basis. I assume any hearings could be scheduled to accommodate major travel plans that I might have; I would notify the chair and staff of these travel plans well in advance .

12. If an unplanned vacancy arises on the board(s) or commission(s) you are interested in, would you be willing to accept a temporary appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term or until a recruitment is held and Council officially fills the vacancy?
Yes C7 No [?7
IMPORTANT NOTICES - READ BEFORE SIGNING :

All information provided on this application becomes a public record after it is officially filed. This document will be published to the City website with the interview materials . Personal contact information will be redacted .

Applicants appointed to the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission and Housing and Human Services Commission are required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700), which is a public record . The Form 700 reports your economic interests and your spouse/domestic partner 's economic interests (if applicable) . A copy of this form is available in the Office of the City Clerk or by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700 .html Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the boards and commission interview process. Should you require special accommodations , please contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyvale .ca.gov or at 408-730-7483 at least five days in advance of your scheduled interview.

I certify under penalty of perjury that all statements I have made on this application are true and correct. I hereby authorize the City of Sunnyvale to investigate the accuracy of this information from any person or organization , and I release the City of Sunnyvale and all persons and organizations from all claims and liabilities arising from such investigation or the supplying of information for such investigation. I acknowledge that any false statement or misrepresentation on this application or supplementary materials will be cause for refusal of appointment or immediate dismissal at any time during the period of my appointment.

Your application is not complete until it is signed and submitted to the Office of the City Clerk.

Complete all above fields, the Supplemental Questionnaire and Demographic Information prior to signing this document. Applying your digital signature locks the info mation you entered, preventing further edits.

Signature of Applicant
Please return to: Office of the City Clerk ~56 W. Olive Ave., P. email to [email protected]
Rev. 3/2023
Date August 2, 2023
x 3707, Sunnyvale , CA 94088-3707 or

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Applicant NameBarry Vickrey
Personnel Board
Additional eliqibilitv requirements for Personnel Board - Please check Yes or No for each question :

YES NO YES NO
I hold public office or
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I have a spouse , household member , or
□ ~ employment designated relative (parent, step-parent , I am a candidate for
□ ~
grandparent , child, sister , brother, niece,
another public office or nephew , uncle , or aunt of the individual position or of the individual's spouse) , employed by
I am a former City
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the City of Sunnyvale in a position which
employee has the right to have a disciplinary matter
heard before the Personnel Board.

14. Please describe your experience and responsibilities in the administration of employee discipline.

As a manager for 26 years, I was respons ible for all aspects of personnel management , including discipline . I terminated three employees and placed one employee on mandatory leave . Fortunately, most of the employees I managed needed and received my support and encouragement , not discipline.

15. Please describe your experience and responsibilities in the administration of employee grievances .

To the best of my recollection , I was never the subject of an employee grievance. My management positions did not involve the administration of employee grievances . As a mediator , I helped resolve an employee grievance (though I don't recall whether it was informal or formal) on one occasion. I also served on one occasion as an arbitrator of an employee (teacher) grievance in a public school.

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Rev. 3/2023

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION
The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from all groups to apply.

Office Use Only
Date Received: __________

Voter registration verified:

On: ___________________

By: ___________________
Please print or type answers to all questions. Write N/A if not applicable.

General eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Other requirements may apply to specific boards and commissions.

For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] or at 408-730-7483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search “Boards and Comm ission”

If you would like to apply for more than one vacancy,
place a number next to the board or commission, in order of your preference, for which you would like to apply.

*Registered Sunnyvale voter

If you are applying for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, please identify the category for which you are applying.
_____ Category One: Applicants must be bicyclists or pedestri ans residing in Sunnyvale. _ _ Category Two: Applicants must have an interest in bicycle and/or pedestrian issues in the City , reside outside Sunnyvale and belong to one of the groups listed below. Please check as many that apply:
_____ Parent Teacher Associations (PTA)/parent group member _____ Administrations of schools in Sunnyvale
_____ Commute coordinators for major employers within Sunnyvale _____ Principals or teachers from Sunnyvale schools

If you are applying for the Human Relations Commission, please ident ify the category for which you are applying:
_____ Category One: Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents. _____ Category Two: Applicants shall include representatives of a nonprofit service agency that serves Sunnyvale residents. Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents.

If you are applying for the Sustainability Commission, please ident ify the category for which you are applying. _ _ Category One: Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents. _ _ Category Two: Appl icants shall include members of the Sunnyvale business community*. Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents.
*Sunnyvale business license holders; or designated representative of Sunnyvale businesses with 200 or more employees.

Applicant Name:

Last First M.I.

Current Residence
S treet City State Zip

E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s):

MH
08/04/23
08/23/23
X
Steward
Elizabeth
J
Sunnyvale
CA
94086
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Applicant Name______________________
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1. Are you a currently-registered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes _ _ No _ __

When was the last time you voted?

Month _ __ Year ______

2. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes _ _ No _ __

If yes, which one? Term currently serving
Term previously served

3. Prior attendance at a board or commission meeting is highly desirable. Have you attended meeting(s) of the board or commission for which you are applying?
Yes __ _ No _ _
If yes, how many meetings have you attended?

NOTE: If you are applying for more than one board or commission, please reference the specific board or commission in your response to questions 4-7.

4. What motivated you to apply for this board or commission?

5. What skills or attributes can you bring to this board or commission?

Elizabeth Steward
Heritage Preservation Commission
2004-2005
While I did not attend in person, I watched the full video for the 4/19/2023 meeting, the 5/24/2023 meeting, and the 6/28/2023 meeting. I hoped to attend the 7/26/2023 meeting, but it was cancelled.

I have been helping homeless people around Sunnyvale since October of 2020. Their numbers keep growing. My personal interactions with them reveal that at least half of them have jobs but still cannot afford to pay rent. I am aware of various city and non-profit programs available to help people before they become homeless. I hope that if I am accepted to join this commission that I can learn about more resources available to help them. I am also hoping that with my background working with homeless people, I can offer helpful perspectives on how to most effectively allocate funds to keep people in their homes or to most speedily house them after they lose their homes.

We have a wonderful city and I'd like to do my part to help make it even better.

I have knowledge of specific successes and failures of efforts to help people become rehoused and have ideas as to how the process could be more helpful.

The vast majority of my friends are renters and some are very low income. I have specific ideas as to different measures that could be taken to make their lives easier.

I have been on a Commission previously (Heritage Preservation Commission, 2004-2005) and I understand both the capacities and limitations of what the commissioners are tasked to do.

Having been an accountant for 10 years and a PTA Treasurer for 7 years, I have a strong understanding of how budgets work and I know how to work with other people really well.

November
2022
✔
✔
✔
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Applicant Name______________________
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7. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on this board or commission.

8. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

9. Briefly describe what you learned by attending a meeting of the City Council, board or commission. Describe what improvements you would suggest the City consider.

Elizabeth Steward
Previously served on Heritage Preservation Commission (2004-2005) PTA Treasurer Ellis Elementary School (2011-2018)
Helping homeless people since 2020
Accountant: mostly payroll but have also worked with department budgets By watching the last three Housing and Human Services meetings, I learned that the commission is asked to consider budget allocations. Same as when I was the Heritage Preservation Commission, the staff dependably provided thorough information on the topics. The meetings referred to information sent to commissioners and I assume that included full written details. Then the commissioners raise various questions and considerations until a motion is made for a vote on what to recommend to Council. Robert's Rules of Order guide the process. All the commissioners were very nice and respectful. I think this is a very good process and do not have improvements to suggest regarding the process presently; only a technical idea: it would be nice if viewers could see the faces of not just the commissioners, but of other speakers as well.

More specifically regarding each meeting:
7/26/2023 meeting (canceled)
6/28/2023 meeting: The main topic was the Amendment to the 2019 HUD action plan to move some money to cover administrative costs. Having worked with budgets, this action seemed normal to me. I was interested to learn that there were percentage thresholds which required new outreach and votes to enact, and that there were limits to administrative costs in general. These all seemed like good guidelines. 5/24/2023 meeting: This mainly involved the 20-year budget plan. I learned about many of the fees that developers pay in order to be able to build, such as for parks, transportation, and sense of place. That sounds very good for neighborhoods. I really like budgets, so I think I would enjoy looking over the 20-year plans and other budgets. 4/19/2023 meeting: This meeting looked at the Draft 2023 HUD Action Plan and Amendments to the Sunnyvale General Plan. I was struck with how much thought and outreach went into different elements of each plan. I agreed with one commissioner's idea that outreach be put in the Mercury News in addition to the Sunnyvale Sun. I was impressed to see some items so precisely mapped, such as low income communities, noise levels, and air quality. I really appreciated all the detail in the plans and amendment proposals. City staff do very good work and commissioners ask very good questions.

To provide the most effective advice, I would do all the research I could do on the topics tackled by the commission. I would also lean on veteran commission members for information and perspective. From previous experience as a commissioner, I know staff provide exceptional detail and history on topics at hand. Many other organization provide studies and data regarding housing issues in California and Santa Clara County and I learn everything I can from them.

Lastly, I am a good team player, a good listener, and am respectful towards others.

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Applicant Name______________________
Rev. 3/2023 Page 4 of 15

10. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.

11. The City has a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials and an Attendance Policy (7.2.19), 2.G.(II) that appointed members are required to follow. Do you have any concerns in these two areas? Yes _ _ No _ __
I
f so, please describe.

12. If an unplanned vacancy arises on the board(s) or commission(s) you are interested in, would you be willing to accept a temporary appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term or until a recruitment is held and Council officially fills the vacancy?
Yes __ _ No _ _

IMPORTANT NOTICES – READ BEFORE SIGNING:

All information provided on this application becomes a public record after it is officially filed. This document will be published to the City website with the interview materials. Personal contact information will be redacted.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the boards and commission interview process. Should you require special accommodations, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] or at 408-730-7483 at least five days in advance of your scheduled interview.

I cert
ify under penalty of perjury that all statements I have made on this application are true and correct. I hereby authorize the City of Sunnyvale to investigate the accuracy of this information from any person or organization, and I release the City of Sunnyvale and all persons and organizations from all claims and liabilities arising from such investigation or the supplying of information for such investigation. I acknowledge that any false statement or misrepresentation on this application or supplementary materials will be cause for refusal of appointment or immediate dismissal at any time during the period of my appointment.

Your application is not complete until it is signed and submitted to the Office of the City Clerk.

Signature of Applicant Date
Please return to: Office of the City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., P.O. Box 3707, Sunnyval e, CA 94088-3707 or email to [email protected]
Elizabeth Steward
I was PTA Treasurer at my sons' elementary school for seven years. During that time, I guided the organization through three major changes that I'm very proud of. First, previous to my joining, the developmentally delayed kids' classes (Special Day Classes) were excluded from pizza-party competitions and all school field trips (usually to plays). I worked with the PTA to put an end to that within the first month I was there. Secondly, we worked with the principal to make it so that all low-income students would be charged no more than $20 for any PTA activity regardless of the actual costs which could be up to $180 per student to be in the school play. Lastly, I worked with the PTA to institute substantial checks and balances on the PTA's finances, to safeguard their financial future. I really enjoyed working with everyone to put through these changes and also to do the day-to-day work of helping the teachers and having events. One of the best parts of volunteering is the wonderful people you get to work with. ✔
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Applicant Name______________________
Rev. 3/2023 Page 9 of 15
Housing and Human Services Commission

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated interest in housing and human services issues

8. I understand that if I am appointed to Housing and Human Services Commission, I will be required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) that reports my economic interests and my spouse/domestic partner’s economic interests (if applicable) , which is a public record? Yes _ _ No _ __

A copy of this form is available by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html

9. Evaluate the quality and adequacy of the housing programs that serve the Sunnyvale community.

10. Evaluate the quality and availability of the human services programs that serve the Sunnyvale community.

Elizabeth Steward
✔
The low income housing program is the strongest program, in my mind. One of the locations is two blocks from my home. The need for more of these is acute.

Sunnyvale looked at converting some hotels into new and low-income housing, but I think collaboration with the county became an issue. I hope that some of this can still be done. Accoring to a very recent study (“California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness" by the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative), creating new homes is the most effective way to tackle homelessness. I hope this effort or similar efforts will be pursued. I hope to learn more about it.

When I look through the assistance provided to renters, buyers, and mobile home residents, they all look very good. I know from the renter's side that although Sunnyvale's Guidelines for Affordable Rental Units seem robust, that it is still surprisingly common for low income renters to be turned away. One homeless couple I know was turned down for bad credit. After three years of being homeless, how would anyone have good credit? I hope to learn if and how some of these barriers can be lowered for low income people within the scope of what the commission is set up to do.

The primary human services programs that I am familiar with are HomeFirst, Sunnyvale Community Services, and the Boccardo Reception Center. Overall, they are doing great work and I have visited them many times. Having conversations with current and former residents of the HomeFirst shelter reveal a number of low-cost improvements possibilities that I hope to add to the conversation of the commission; these include installing locking shower doors, transparency regarding what shelterees must do to extend their stay beyond the 120-day limit, and reducing after-dark exits where the person is now homeless again in the dark of the night with no sleeping bag, bus pass, food, or supplies of any kind.

I would also like to see any services at all for children at the shelter; presently they don't have their own case workers and it is not known if or when they attend school.

Sunnyvale Community Services seems to run well. I'd like to see their entire website in duplicate in Spanish.

I know someone at the Boccardo Reception Center and they feel very unsafe there and described living conditions that worry me. The area where visitors are allowed appears very unclean to me. As a result, I am concerned about how well they run that shelter.

I don't have familiarity with the other shelters.

Downtown Streets Team is an organization that every homeless person I've met is enthusiastic about. However, I remain concerned about their choice to pay effectively $5 per hour in gift cards to homeless workers (they pay minimum wage and up to non-homeless workers) and the ethics and tax liability they are incurring because of that.

I have a lot to learn about what other programs are available and how the commission evaluates them.

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Applicant Name______________________
Rev. 3/2023 Page 15 of 15
Demographic Information
** This voluntary Demographic Information is public information ** This information will help Council meet its goal of ensuring that the Human Relations Com mission as well as other boards and commissions reflects the demographic diversity of Sunnyvale residents.

Age:

Under 18
18-44
45-64
65+
Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

Female
Male
Non-binary/Non-conforming
Transgender
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ :

Yes
No
Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.

White
Black/African-American
Asian
Hispanic-Latinx/o/a/e
Native American/Indigenous
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you speak a language other than English? If yes, please share Household Income:
<$161,670 (median household income)
$161,670+
Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a:

Renter
Homeowner
Both (mobile homeowner)
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you live in a:

Apartment/Condo
Single Family Home
Mobile Home
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about?

Elizabeth Steward
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✔
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I am an exceptional confection cook
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CITY OF SUNNYVALE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION
The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from all groups to apply.

Please print or type answers to all questions. Write N/A if not applicable.

Office Use Only Q / 9 /2 7•;2
Date Received: ~
Voter regi trat' n verified:

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General eligibility requiremen ts: Sunnyvale residency. Other requirements may apply to specific boards and commissions.

For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk via or at 408-730-7483 or visit the City website at and search "Boards and Commission"
If you would like to apply for more than one vacancy ,
place a number next to the board or commission, in order of your preference , for which you would like to apply.

Arts Commission
__ Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
__ Board of Library Trustees·
__ Heritage Preservation Commission·
_2_ Housing and Human Services Commission
Human Relations Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission·
-1- Personnel Board·
__ Planning Commission·
__ Sustainability Commission
·Registered Sunnyvale voter
If you are applying for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission , please identify the category for which you are applying .
..r:::::L Category One: Applicants must be bicyclists or pedestrians residing in Sunnyvale. _c=i_ Category Two: Applicants must have an interest in bicycle and/or pedestrian issues in the City, reside outside Sunnyvale and belong to one of the groups listed below. Please check as many that apply:
__ Parent Teacher Associations (PTA)/parent group member __ Administrations of schools in Sunnyvale
__ Commute coordinators for major employers within Sunnyvale __ Principals or teachers from Sunnyvale schools
If you are applying for the Human Relations Commission , please identify the category for which you are applying:

J::1 Category One: Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents . ..r:::::L Category Two: Applicants shall include representatives of a nonprofit service agency that serves Sunnyvale residents . Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents.

If you are applying for the Sustainability Commission , please identify the category for which you are applying . .r:::J.. Category One: Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents . _c=i_ Category Two: Applicants shall include members of the Sunnyvale business community·. Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents.
· Sunnyvale business license holders; or designated representative of Sunnyvale businesses with 200 or more employees.

Applicant Name: Price Linda R
Last First M.I.

Current Residence ......... Sunnyvale CA 94087 ~ f--------=-=-c'""i"'"ty'-'-="-"'-------='""'s- t-at-e-----~~Z~ip~-- E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s) :

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Applicant Name-=L=in..:.;:d::..;:a::....:...P..:..ri=c=e _____ _

1. Are you a currently-registered voter in Sunnyvale? When was the last time you voted? Yes [?J No CJ
Month November Ci] Year 2022

2. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes CJ No [7J
If yes, which one? Tenn currently serving ------ ---- ----- --------------- Term previously served

3. Prior attendance at a board or commission meeting is highly desirable. Have you attended meeting(s) of the board or commission for which you are applying?
Yes CJ No [?J
If yes, how many meetings have you attended?
NOTE: If you are applying for more than one board or commission, please reference the specific board or commission in your response to questions 4-7.

4. What motivated you to apply for this board or commission? Personnel Board: My corporate background is 30+ years in HR/Personnel which I feel is well suited for this board.

Housing and Human Services Board: I have been involved with helping/feeding the homeless with Sunnyvale Community Service.

5. What skills or attributes can you bring to this board or commission? Personnel Board: As previously mentioned, my experience has been in Human Resource Management. In addition, I have been a corporate coach handling personnel issues, dismissals, repurposing , communications, teaming building, and management training.

Housing and Human Services: I have a desire and the compassion to assist in our current housing crisis and human services.

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Applicant Name_L_in_d_a_P_ri_ce _____ _

7. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on this board or commission.

University of Redlands, Redlands , CA, MA Management , 1981 University of San Francisco , San Francisco , CA, BS, Business Administration , 1976 UC Berkeley, Berkeley , CA, Teaching Credential, 1978
Coaches Institute International , Certified Business and Personal Coach, 2009 American Institute of Hypnotherapy, Certified Hypnotherapist Mediation , PCRC, (Peninsula Conflict Resolution Cntr), City and Corporate Mediator, 2014

8. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

I have been an instructor in 7 universities . The last one was US Santa Cruz in their Business Management Dept

9. Briefly describe what you learned by attending a meeting of the City Council, board or commission. Describe what improvements you would suggest the City consider.

I learned that everyone has an opinion and that everyone wants to be heard! Sometimeds at City Counsil meetings it is difficult to hear everyone's voice. It would run on for hours. On board and commissions , they are dealing with single-item issues where there is more time allowed for that. What improvements could be made? Difficult to answer.

In all of my positions , I have been in a position where I listen more and talk less; confidentiality is a must.

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Applicant Name.;:::L=in..;..d;;;;.;a:;c...c_P....;..r.;..;:ic~e _____ _

10. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.

I am a member of the Sunnyvale Rotary and have been a past president. I volunteer for many of the projects and programs that they are involved in. I have traveled worldwide on a number of the projects to help others. I am also a member of Sunnyvale Elks. Both of these are service organizations, lending a helping hand wherever needed. I have helped with Sunnyvale Community Services, helped with the Veteran's programs, fed the homeless. etc.

11. The City has a 11 and an 11ce Polley (1. 2. , 2.G.(11) that appointed members are required to follow. Do you have any concerns in these two areas? Yes D No [?J
If so, please describe.

12. If an unplanned vacancy arises on the board(s) or commission(s) you are interested in, would you be willing to accept a temporary appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term or until a recruitment is held and Council officially fills the vacancy?
Yes [?J No D
IMPORTANT NOTICES - READ BEFORE SIGNING :

All information provided on this application becomes a public record after it is officially filed. This document will be published to the City website with the interview materials. Personal contact information will be redacted .

Applicants appointed to the Planning Commissi on, Arts Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission and Housing and Human Services Commission are required to electronica lly file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700), which is a public record. The Form 700 reports your economic interests and your spouse/domestic partner's economic interests (if applicable). A copy of this form is available in the Office of the City Clerk or by visiting
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the boards and commission interview process. Should you require special accommodations, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via or at 408-730-7483 at least five days in advance of your scheduled interview.

I certify under penalty of perjury that all statements I have made on this application are true and correct. I hereby authorize the City of Sunnyvale to investigate the accuracy of this information from any person or organization, and I release the City of Sunnyvale and all persons and organizations from all claims and liabilities arising from such investigation or the supplying of information for such investigation. I acknowledge that any false statement or misrepresentation on this application or supplementary materials will be cause for refusal of appointment or immediate dismissal at any time during the period of my appointment.

Your application is not complete until it is signed and submitted to the Office of the City Clerk.

Signature of Applicant ~ ' Dffie """8_/1_/2_0_2_3 _____ _ Please return to: Office of the City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., P.O. Box 3707, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-370 7 or email to
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Applicant Name_L_in_d_a_P_ri_c_e _ ____ _
Housing and Human Services Commission
We are looking for someon e who has demonstrated interest in housing and human services issues

8. I understand that if I am appointed to Housing and Human Services Commission, I will be required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) that reports my economic interests and my spouse/domestic partner's economic interests (if applicable), which is a public record? Yes IT] No CJ
A copy of this form is available by visiting ~fimc ca.gov/Form70P.1Jtn!!

9. Evaluate the quality and adequacy of the housing programs that serve the Sunnyvale community.

I am aware that Sunnyvale Community Services works to accommodate those who have been displaced during emergency situations, i.e. fire, flood, etc. As I look at how Sunnyvale is building up the community , I would look into this closely.

10. Evaluate the quality and availability of the human services programs that serve the Sunnyvale community.

I know that Sunnyvale Community Services works tirelessly to accommodate the needs of the under-served. I am sure there are other services available, but I am not in a position to comment or evaluate on them as I have not availed myself of them.

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Applicant Name_L_in_d_a_P_ri_ce _____ _
Personnel Board
Additional eliqibilitv requirements for Personnel Board - Please check Yes or No for each question:

YES NO YES NO
I hold public office or
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I have a spouse , household member , or
□ ~ emolovment designated relative (parent, step-parent, I am a candidate for
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grandparent, child, siste r, brother, niece,
another public office or nephew , uncle , or aunt of the indiv idual position or of the individual's spouse), employed by
I am a former City
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the City of Sunnyvale in a position which
employee has 1he right to have a disciplinary matter
heard before the Personnel Board.

14. Please describe your experience and responsibilities in the administration of employee discipline.

For the past 30+ years , my background has been in HR Management including the administration of employee discipline. As an HR Director , I have had direct responsibility to both the hiring and firing process. As a Corporate Coach , I have been asked on numerour occasions to coach problem employees and then offer an assessment as to nxt steps.

15. Please describe your experience and responsibilities in the administration of employee grievances.

I was the HR Director of a private school, which has many, many rules and regulations. On occasion , a teacher woul violate these and therefore hd to be written up and very often dismissed. This would invariably lead to a session with the judge where I, as the school rep, along with the teacher and their representative, would explain the reason for the firing. The judge would then render a final verdict. Severance pay, vacation pay, etc. would be provided .

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Applicant Name_L_in_d_a_P_ri_c_e _____ _
Demographic Information
• This voluntary Demographic Information is public information This information will help Council meet its goal of ensuring that the Human Relations Commission as well as other boards and commissions reflects the demographic diversity of Sunnyvale residents.

Age:

D Under 18
0 18-44
0 45-64
0 65+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:
0 Female
D Male
D Non-binary/Non-conforming
D Transgender
D Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ :

D Yes
0 No
D Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.
0 White
D Blacl<IAfrican-American
D Asian
D Hispanic-Latinx/o/a/e
D Native American /Indigenous
D Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
D Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Do you speak a language other than English? If yes, please share Household Income:

D <$161,670 (median household income)
□ $161,670+
0 Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a:

D Renter
0 Homeowner
D Both (mobile homeowner)
D Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Do you live in a:

D Apartment/Condo
0 Single Family Home
D Mobile Home
D Prefer Not to Answer
□ Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about? Rev. 3/2023 Page 15 of 15
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CITY OF SUNNYVALE Office Use Only

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION
The City supfX)rts its demographic diversity and enoourages applicants from all groups to apply.

Date Received: 8/2/23
Voter registration verified:

On: 8/ 4/ 23
Sunnyvale By: __M
Please print or type answers to all questions . Write NIA if not app licable.

Genera l eligibility requirements : Sunnyva le residency. Other requirements may app ly to specific boards and commissions .

For more information , contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityc lerk@sunnyy_ale.ca.gov or at 408-730-7483 or visit the City website at Sunnyva le.ca.gov and search "Boards and Commission" Arts Commission
If you would like to apply for more than one vacancy,
place a number next to the board or commission, in order of your preference, for which you would like to apply.

Only app lications for current openings wi ll be considered at this time . Applications for future openings will be kept on file for one year. Qua lified applicants wi ll be contacted for an interview with City Counci l. Appointments will be made at a regu lar meeting of the City Counci l.
__ Bicyc le and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
__ Board of library Trustees·
_ Heritage Preservation Commission·
_X_ Housing and Human Services Commission
Human Relations Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission·
Personne l Board·
_ _ Planning Commission·
__ Sustainabi lity Commission
·Registered Sunnyva le voter
If you are app lying for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. please identify the category for which you are applying .
_D_ Category One : Applicants must be bicyclists or pedestrians residing in Sunnyva le. _o_ Category Two : Applicants must have an interest in bicyc le and/or pedestrian issues in the City , reside outside Sunnyva le and belong to one of the groups listed below. Please check as many that apply :
__ Parent Teacher Associations (PTA)/parent group member __ Administrations of schoo ls in Sunnyva le
__ Commute coordinators for major employers within Sunnyva le __ Principa ls or teachers from Sunnyva le schoo ls
If you are app lying for the Human Relations Commission. please identify the category for which you are app lying:
_D_ Category One : App licants sha ll be Sunnyva le residents . _D_ Category Two : Applicants sha ll inc lude representatives of a nonprofit service agency that serves Sunnyva le residents . Such members need not be Sunnyva le residents .

If you are applying for the Sustainability Commission. please identify the category for which you are app lying . _o_ Category One : App licants sha ll be Sunnyva le residents . _o_ Category Two : App licants sha ll include members of the Sunnyva le business community· . Such members need not be Sunnyva le residents .
• Sunnyvale business license holders; or designated representative of Sunnyvale businesses v.ith 200 or more employees.

App licant Name : =-F:..:..ried=l-=an:..:..d::..:e=.:r _________________ ...;.M;..;.o;;;..;r_..g..;;;a;..;.n _____ _ ======= Last First M.I.

E-mail Address :

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s) :-
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·1. Are you a currently-registered voter In Sunnyvale?
Applicant NameMoraan Friedlander
When was the last time you voted?
Yes GZJ No C::,
Month November Year 2022

2. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes C::, No G7]
If yes, which one? N/A Term currently serving NIA
--------------- ------
N/A Term previously served _N_/A ___ _

3. Prior attendance at a board or commission meeting is highly desirable. Have you attended meeting(s) of the board or commission for which you are applying?
Yes C::, No G7]
If yes, how many meetings have you attended?
NIA
NOTE: If you are applying for more than one board or commission, please reference the specific board or commission in your response to questions 4-7.

4. What motivated you to apply for this board or commission? I was motivated to apply for a seat on the housing and human services committee because I love the people in my community , and wanting to ensure Sunnyvale remains a place for all people to call home. As a resident of Sunnyvale I felt compelled to be a part of the solution and make a positive impact for those at risk or facing homelessness .

Additionally , I want to help represent at risk communities such as at-risk LGBT youth facing housing issues due to lack of support. Being part of the lgbt community and having those fears as a young person further fueled my commitment to this cause.

5. What skills or attributes can you bring to this board or commission? My ability to connect with all types of people , having lived in Manhattan, offers an outsiders perspective on housing issues in my community. As a full time Engineer and a student working towards a masters in Engineering , I offer analytical thinking to find solutions. Additionally , I support local businesses and am active in community organized events which show my commitment to the best welfare of our community.

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Applicant NameMorgan Friedlander

6. The primary role of a board or commission member is to provide advice to City Council on policy issues that are within the scope of that board or commission . With this in mind, what steps would you take to effectively exercise this specific board or commission role?
As a member of the Housing and Human Services committee I would take the following steps to effectively exercise my role: Research and understand the needs that come with housing challenges . Engage with other board members to ensure collaboration on projects and current issues. Work towards community outreach programs . Advocate the prioritizat ion of solutions that will address the needs of vulnerable communities such as LGBT youth and other at risk people. Ensure positive progress is made towards the prevention of increased homelessness .

7. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on this board or commission .

My educational background includes a bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering from New York Institute of Technology . I am currently pursuing a Masters degree in Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University . Throughout my education I have worked in numerous team environments which require collaboration and good communication skills.

8. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

My current occupation is as an Engineer at Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale . I have been an Engineer with Lockheed Martin for 4 and a half years .

9. Briefly describe what you learned by attending a meeting of the City Council , board or commission . Describe what improvements you would suggest the City consider.

NIA
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Applicant NameMorgan Friedlander

10. Describe your involvement in community activit ies, volunteer and civic organizations .

I am an active and engaged member of my community . I participate in various communi ty activities such as Sunnyvale 's Pet Appreciation Day event. During this event , I had the oppurtunity to speak to the crowd and share my insights about my K9 compan ion, Maverick , and highlighted the responsibi lities and experiences of having a pet. My involvement also extends to supporting local businesses and attending community events that promote inclusivity. I am applying to this role to further involve myself in meaningful work for my community .

11. The City has a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials and an Attendance Policy (7.2.19), 2.G .(11) that appointed members are required to follow . Do you have any concerns in these two areas? Yes c::J No CZ]
If so, please describe .

N/A

12. If an unplanned vacancy arises on the board(s) or commission(s) you are interested in, would you be willing to accept a temporary appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term or until a recruitmen t is held and Council officially fills the vacancy?
Yes CZ] No c::J
IMPORTANT NOTICES - READ BEFORE SIGNING :

All information provided on this application becomes a public record after it is officially filed . This document will be published to the City website with the interview materials . Personal contact information will be redacted.

Applic ants appointed to the Planning Commi ssion, Arts Commission , Heritage Preservation Commission and Housing and Human Services Commission are required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) , which is a pub lic record . The Form 700 reports your economic interests and your spouse/domestic partner 's economic interests (if applicable ). A copy of this form is availab le in the Office of the City Clerk or by visiting www.fppc .ca.gov/Form700.html Pursuant to the /\mcricans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , the City of Sunnyvale will make reaimnable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the boards and commission interview process . Should you require special accommodations , please contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] .gov or at 408-730-7483 at least five days in advance of your scheduled interview.

I certify under penalty of perjury that all statements I have made on this application are true and correct. I hereby authorize the City of Sunnyva le to investigate the accuracy of this information from any person or organization , and I release the City of Sunnyva le and all persons and organizations from all claims and liabilities arising from such investigation or the supplying of information for such investigation. I acknowledge that any false statement or misrepresentation on this applica tion or supplemen tary materials will be cause for refusa l of appointment or immediate dismissal at any time during the period of my appointment.

Your application is not complete until it is signed and submitted to the Office of the City Clerk.

Complete a ll above fields, the Supplemental Questionnaire and Demographic Information prior to signing this document. Applying your digital signature locks the information you entered, preventing further edits. s;gnalure of AppHcant MR~ G, ~.Jll___ Date 3' j;;i )2. 02,S Please return to: Office of the City Cleres; W. Olive Ave., P.O. Box 3707, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707 or email to [email protected]
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Applicant NameMorgan Friedlander
Housing and Human Services Commission
We are looking for someone who has demonstrated interest in housing and human services issues

8. I understand that if I am appointed to Housing and Human Services Commission, I will be required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) that reports my economic interests and my spouse/domestic partner's economic interests (if applicable) , which is a public record? Yes GT] No (:::J
A copy of this form is available by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700 .html

9. Evaluate the quality and adequacy of the housing programs that serve the Sunnyvale community.

I believe Sunnyvale has made great efforts to providing affordable rentals for lower-income residents with the afforable rental housing programs . I think further efforts can be taken by Sunnyvale to prevent landlords from increasing rent at an unreasonable rate.

10. Evaluate the quality and availability of the human services programs that serve the Sunnyvale community .

The Human Services available to resident in Sunnyvale are good quality and provide help and support for residents such as hosuing assistance , counseling , and food . I think these services are wonderful and would be great if they were advertised more effectivley so those in need can take advantage of what Sunnyvale has to offer .

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Applicant NameMorgan Friedlander
Demographic Information
•• This voluntary Demographic Information is public information •• This information will help Council meet its goal of ensuring that the Human Relations Commission as well as other boards and commissions reflects the demographic diversity of Sunnyvale residents.

Age:

D Under 18
Ill 18-44
D 45-64
D 65+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

D Female
Ill Male
D Non-binary/Non-conforming
D Transgender
0 Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ :

Ill Yes
0 No
D Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.

Ill White
0 Black/African-American
D Asian
0 Hispanic-Latinx/o/a/e
0 Native American/Indigenous
D Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
D Prefer Not to Answer
0 Not Listed:

Do you speak a language other than English? If yes, please share NIA Household Income:

Ill <$161,670 (median household income)
D $161,670+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a:

Ill Renter
0 Homeowner
D Both (mobile homeowner)
O Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Do you live in a:

Ill ApartmenUCondo
O Single Family Home
D Mobile Home
D Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about? Rev. 3/2023 Page 15 of 15
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CITY OF SUNNYVALE Office Use Only 8/3/23
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION Date Received ___ _
The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from all groups to apply.

Voter registration verified:

Sunnyvale
8/4/23 On: ______ _
MH
Please print or type answers to all questions. Write NIA if not applicable.

General eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Other requirements may apply to specific boards and commissions.

For more informat ion, contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyvale .ca.gov or at 408-730-7483 or visit the City webs ite at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search "Boards and Commission" Arts Commission
If you would like to apply for more than one vacancy,
place a number next to the board or commission, in order of your preference, for which you would like to apply.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
-x- Board of Library Trustees·
Heritage Preservation Commission·
Housing and Human Services Commission
Human Relations Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission ·
Personnel Board·
__ Planning Commission·
__ Sustainability Commission
"Registered Sunnyvale voter
If you are applying for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, please identify the category for which you are applying .
.i=L Category One : Applicants must be bicyclists or pedestrians residing in Sunnyvale . .i=L Category Two : Applicants must have an interest in bicycle and/or pedestrian issues in the City, reside outside Sunnyvale and belong to one of the groups listed below. Please check as many that apply:
__ Parent Teacher Associations (PTA)/pa rent group member __ Administrations of schools in Sunnyvale
__ Commute coordinators for major employers within Sunnyvale __ Principals or teachers from Sunnyvale schools
If you are applying for the Human Relations Commission , please identify the category for which you are applying:
.i=L Category One : Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents . .i=L Category Two : Applicants shall include representatives of a nonprofit service agency that serves Sunnyvale residents. Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents .

If you are applying for the Sustainability Commission, please identify the category for which you are applying . .i=L Category One : Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents . .i=L Category Two : Applicants shall include members of the Sunnyvale business community". Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents.
· Sunnyvale business license holders; or designated representative of Sunnyvale businesses with 200 or more employees.

Applicant Name: ChanQ
Last
Current Residence Sunnyvale
City
E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s):

Rev. 3/2023
Charlsie
First
CA
State
M.I.
94087
Zip
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Applicant Name______________________
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1. Are you a currently-registered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes _ _ No _ __

When was the last time you voted?

Month _ __ Year ______

2. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes _ _ No _ __

If yes, which one? Term currently serving
Term previously served

NOTE: If you are applying for more than one board or commission, please reference the specific board or commission in your response to questions 4-7.

4. What motivated you to apply for this board or commission?

5. What skills or attributes can you bring to this board or commission?

Charlsie Chang
I have watched 6-10 meetings online, read through the work plan, and previous agendas and minutes.

I am applying to the Library Board because I spent many of my formative years at my local library, and I am a strong believer that libraries provide essential services to residents and provide a safe community space.

Growing up, my parents worked late, and I went to the library every day after school and worked on my homework, spent time on the computers/internet, and read books until they could pick me up. Later in high school, I became a homework tutor at the library. For these reasons, I'd like to see our local library succeed, and for residents to be able to utilize it to its fullest extent.

I also feel it's an exciting time for the Library Board, particularly with the development of the Lakewood branch library, and I'd like to help by serving on the Board with the other trustees that have vested interest in the success of the library.

I bring an enthusiasm for the library as someone who has benefited tremendously from one. I am a resourceful and flexible person who's able to take tight budgets or parameters and think of creative solutions.

November
2022
✔
✔
✔
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Applicant Name______________________
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7. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on this board or commission.

8. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

9. Briefly describe what you learned by attending a meeting of the City Council, board or commission. Describe what improvements you would suggest the City consider.

Charlsie Chang
University of California, Santa Cruz - BA in Politics
Tsinghua University - Masters in Public Administration
I am currently a Government & Community Affairs Officer at the San Mateo County Transit District where I engage with the local community, with particular attention to disadvantaged communities.

At the November 7, 2022 Library Board meeting, the annual Sunnyvale Public Library trends were presented as they are annually. I was interested to learn that visitors peaked during the Great Recession in 2008, however, it was actually around 2012/2013 that total circulation peaked.

I would like this information to be broken down a bit more as to why there may have been a peak during this time. For example, unsurprisingly, during COVID, e-collection circulation peaked. If the data was broken down a bit more, perhaps we could see if there were any particular programs or books that residents were particularly interested in during 2012/2013, and if something similar could or should be replicated.

I would make an effort to attend all Commission meetings and as many library events as possible. I would go through the process of checking out books both online and in-person, as well as test out different programs such as trying to rent out different appliances like the kilo-watt meter. I would also visit other local libraries like the San Jose Library and County libraries such as the Cupertino library to see what other programs or options might be available.

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Applicant Name______________________
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10. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.

12. If an unplanned vacancy arises on the board(s) or commission(s) you are interested in, would you be willing to accept a temporary appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term or until a recruitment is held and Council officially fills the vacancy?
Yes __ _ No _ _

IMPORTANT NOTICES – READ BEFORE SIGNING:

All information provided on this application becomes a public record after it is officially filed. This document will be published to the City website with the interview materials. Personal contact information will be redacted.

I certify
under penalty of perjury that all statements I have made on this application are true and correct. I hereby authorize the City of Sunnyvale to investigate the accuracy of this information from any person or organization, and I release the City of Sunnyvale and all persons and organizations from all claims and liabilities arising from such investigation or the supplying of information for such investigation. I acknowledge that any false statement or misrepresentation on this application or supplementary materials will be cause for refusal of appointment or immediate dismissal at any time during the period of my appointment.

Your application is not complete until it is signed and submitted to the Office of the City Clerk.

Signature of Applicant Date
Please return to: Office of the City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., P.O. Box 3707, Sunnyval e, CA 94088-3707 or email to [email protected]
Charlsie Chang
8/3/2023
I have worked at various levels of government including the county and the state, and I have been involved with the Silicon Valley Young Democrats to engage young voters. I am CERT certified and have volunteered with various food banks such as Second Harvest and the River of Life Foundation. ✔
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Applicant Name______________________
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Board of Library Trustees

We are looking for someone who has interest in Library-related issues

4. Community demographics and technology are constantly changing. What do you think are the principal issues the Sunnyvale Public Library may be addressing over the next few years? Charlsie Chang

I think the principal issues the Sunnyvale Public Library will face and continue to face are budgetary, as modernization, amenities, programs, and resources will need to be balanced with financial constraints. If there is a potential ballot measure in 2024, whether it passes or not will have a significant impact on potential facility upgrades.

In terms of a few interim issues I'd like to work on or see addressed:

I would like to see if it's possible for more titles to be offered through online channels such as through Libby, particularly for those who may have mobility issues or may have transportation challenges and cannot travel to the library in-person.

I’d also be interested in seeing some of the computers that are available for use offer more software programs such as photo editing, illustration, or animation.

In regard to the demographic changes in Sunnyvale, it would be interesting to test out whether a few of the computers available to be used were able to be changed into a different, commonly used language such as Spanish or Chinese.

This may be difficult for IT issues, but perhaps it can be piloted.

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Age:

Under 18
18-44
45-64
65+
Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

Female
Male
Non-binary/Non-conforming
Transgender
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ :

Yes
No
Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.

White
Black/African-American
Asian
Hispanic-Latinx/o/a/e
Native American/Indigenous
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you speak a language other than English? If yes, please share Household Income:
<$161,670 (median household income)
$161,670+
Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a:

Renter
Homeowner
Both (mobile homeowner)
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you live in a:

Apartment/Condo
Single Family Home
Mobile Home
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about?

Charlsie Chang
✔
✔
✔
✔
Mandarin
✔
✔
✔
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CITY OF SUNNYVALE
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION
Office Use Only
Date Received 8/3/23
The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from all groups to apply.

Voter registration verified:

On: 8/4/23
Sunnyvale By: _M_H ____ _
Please print or type answers to all questions. Write N/A if not applicable.

General eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Other requirements may apply to specific boards and commissions.

For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] or at 408-730-7483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search "Boards and Commission " Arts Commission
If you would like to apply for more than one vacancy,
place a number next to the board or commission, in order of your preference, for which you would like to apply.

Only applications for current openings will be considered at this time. Applications for future openings will be kept on file for one year. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview with City Council. Appointments will be made at a regular meeting of the City Council.
__ Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
_ X_ Board of Library Trustees·
__ Heritage Preservation Commission·
__ Housing and Human Services Commission
Human Relations Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission·
Personnel Board*
__ Planning Commission·
__ Sustainability Commission
*Registered Sunnyvale voter
If you are applying for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, please identify the category for which you are applying .
.i=L Category One: Applicants must be bicyclists or pedestrians residing in Sunnyvale . .i=L Category Two: Applicants must have an interest in bicycle and/or pedestrian issues in the City, reside outside Sunnyvale and belong to one of the groups listed below. Please check as many that apply:
__ Parent Teacher Associations (PTA)/parent group member __ Administrations of schools in Sunnyvale
__ Commute coordinators for major employers within Sunnyvale __ Principals or teachers from Sunnyvale schools
If you are applying for the Human Relations Commission, please identify the category for which you are applying:
.i=L Category One: Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents . .i=L Category Two: Applicants shall include representatives of a nonprofit service agency that serves Sunnyvale residents. Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents.

If you are applying for the Sustainability Commission, please identify the category for which you are applying . .i=L Category One: Applicants shall be Sunnyvale residents . .i=L Category Two: Applicants shall include members of the Sunnyvale business community*. Such members need not be Sunnyvale residents.
'Sunnyvale business license holders; or designated representative of Sunnyvale businesses with 200 or more employees.

Applicant Name: Sharma Rutawari
Last First M.I.

Current Residence ---- Sunnyvale CA 94086 ~ -------- ................... C ....... ity ...................... ____________ s_t_at-e---------- ............. z ...... ip------ E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s):

Rev. 3/2023
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1. Are you a currently-registered voter in Sunnyvale?
App licant Name Rutawari Sharma
When was the last time you voted?
Yes GZ] No c:J
Month ~une Year 2022

2. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes GZJ No c:J
If yes, which one? Term currently serving ---------------_H_e_rit_a..;:;g_e_P_r_e_se_rv_at_io_n_C_o_m_m_i_ss_io_n ___ Term previously served Oct 2022 - Do

3. Prior attendance at a board or commission meeting is highly desirable. Have you attended meeting(s) of the board or commission for which you are applying?
Yes c:J No [Tl
If yes, how many meetings have you attended?
Note: I have seen a recording of the meeting.

NOTE: If you are applying for more than one board or commissi on, please referen ce the specific board or commission in your response to questions 4-7.

4. What motivated you to apply for this board or commission? I have been a Sunnyvale resident for the past 23 years and ever since then the Sunnyvale Public Library has been an integral part of my life. A library is paramount for the existence of a well-educated community. Not only does it provide books and educational materials, but it instills a lifelong love of learning in people of all ages.

Sunnyvale public library has enriched the lives of the city residents through various programs such as friends of the library, music and art, ESL, literature read-along series, summer reading programs, some of which I have been part of in the past. Sunnyvale library has also been at the forefront of adapting technology by providing digital library resources.

I would like to help the city in overseeing Sunnyvale Public Library's current and future goals future of serving its patrons in various ways. This is what motivated me to apply for this commission.

5. What skills or attributes can you bring to this board or commission? I have excellent communication written and spoken skills. I am a people's person and my fluency in four languages (three Indian (Hindi, Marathi, Bengali) and English) allows me to speak to a diverse Bay Area community with ease.

My work experience in the role of a real estate agent, patent practitioner, former substitute teacher, and guitar instructor, has taught me a great deal about communicating with people from all walks of life and of all ages.

I can bring to the board the experience of listening to people's needs and being an effective communicator/mediator between the Sunnyvale Public Library and its patrons, especially from a diverse community.

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Degrees -

1. Master of Science in Advanced Electronics

2. Registered Patent Agent
Relevant Experience -

1. Served as Heritage Preservation Commissioner in the year 2022.

1. Patent Agent - Involved in drafting and prosecuting Electrical Engineering patent applications for small and big tech companies.

2. Realtor - Involved in helping home buyers see various properties with Redfin.

When I attended the Heritage Preservation meeting in the past, I learned about the issues on which the Council needed feedback. I also attended City Council meetings in the past. In those meetings I learned about new proposed plan of building a cricket field at Baylands Park, proposals for starting a new Human Relations Commission, and more. I also learned about how the Commission meetings and Council meetings are conducted.

From 2015 to 2017, I has also attended ERCPAC board meetings. During those meetings, learned the city's detailed proposed plan of the El Camino Real renovation. I actively gave feedback about changes to be made to the bike path on a particular patch El Camino Real.

For the Library, I would suggest that the City consider improving the outside area a little of the Library so people can sit outside and read. Additionally, I would suggest adding virtual reading discussions about the book readings so that more working professionals can also sign up. Inviting book authors more frequently may also be a good idea.

If appointed to the Board of Library Trustees, I would make it a priory to attend all the board meetings. I plan to study the library-related policies and goals in detail and provide feedback on the matters related to the specific issues such as operation or maintenance of the library. I would provide help by organizing or participating in the community outreach, overseeing events at the library if needed, or provide feedback on any other issues to the City Council whenever necessary.

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Applicant Name Rutawari Sharma

10. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizat ions.

I started active ly volunteer ing in the year 2008 as a Board Member of the Braly PTA. Whether it was participating in small events or being Treasurer or Auditor, I enjoyed it all.

I am an active member of the Rotary Club of Sunnyvale and International Service Director for the year 2023-24. Last year I also served as club Admin Director (Program chair). We are a non-profit organ ization affiliated to the Rotary Internat ional, which is a humanitar ian service organization that brings together business and professional leaders in order to provide commun ity service, promote integrity, and advance goodwill, peace, and understand ing in the world. As program chair I organ ized a speaker series for almost a year , which included profess ionals from various fields to speak at our club. The topics ranged from broadcast journa lism, war literature , art conservat ion, dance entrepreneurship, climate change , tech-literacy for under privileged school kids, spice up your health, business development in Sunnyvale , and more. a
11 . The City has a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials and an Attendance Policy (7.2.19). 2.G.(11) that appointed members are required to follow. Do you have any concerns in these two areas? Yes c::J No r,Tl
If so, please describe.

12. If an unplanned vacancy arises on the board(s) or commission(s) you are interested in, would you be willing to accept a temporary appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term or until a recruitment is held and Council officially fills the vacancy?
Yes GZ] No _c::J_
IMPORTANT NOTICES - READ BEFORE SIGNING:

All informat ion provided on this application becomes a public record after it is officially filed. This document will be published to the City website with the interview materials . Personal contact information will be redacted .

Applicants appo inted to the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission and Housing and Human Services Commission are required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700), which is a public record. The Form 700 reports your econom ic interests and your spouse/domest ic partner's econom ic interests (if applicable). A copy of this form is available in the Office of the City Clerk or by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov /Form700.htm l Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonab le efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the boards and commiss ion interview process. Should you require special accommodations, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyva le.ca.gov or at 408-730- 7 483 at least five days in advance of your scheduled interview.

I certify under penalty of perjury that all statements I have made on this application are true and correct. I hereby authorize the City of Sunnyvale to investigate the accuracy of this information from any person or organizat ion, and I release the City of Sunnyvale and all persons and organizations from all claims and liabilities arising from such investigation or the supplying of information for such investigation. I acknowledge that any false statement or misrepresentat ion on this application or supplementary materials will be cause for refusal of appointment or immediate dismissal at any time during the period of my appointment.

Your application is not complete until it is signed and submitted to the Office of the City Clerk.

Signature of Applicant ___________________ Date August 3, 2023 Please return to: Office of the City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., P.O. Box 3707, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707 or email to [email protected]
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Applicant Name______________________
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Board of Library Trustees

We are looking for someone who has interest in Library-related issues

4. Community demographics and technology are constantly changing. What do you think are the principal issues the Sunnyvale Public Library may be addressing over the next few years? Rutawari Sharma

With changing demographics, the Library may need to prepare for providing more multi-lingual books to cater to their patrons. Also, having a multi-lingual Library Staff would be helpful.

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Age:

Under 18
18-44
45-64
65+
Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

Female
Male
Non-binary/Non-conforming
Transgender
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ :

Yes
No
Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.

White
Black/African-American
Asian
Hispanic-Latinx/o/a/e
Native American/Indigenous
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you speak a language other than English? If yes, please share Household Income:
<$161,670 (median household income)
$161,670+
Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a:

Renter
Homeowner
Both (mobile homeowner)
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you live in a:

Apartment/Condo
Single Family Home
Mobile Home
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about?

Rutawari Sharma
✔
✔
✔
✔
Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
✔
✔
✔
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Rev. 3/2023

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION
The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from all groups to apply.

Office Use Only
Date Received: __________

Voter registration verified:

On: ___________________

By: ___________________
Please print or type answers to all questions. Write N/A if not applicable.

General eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Other requirements may apply to specific boards and commissions.

For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] or at 408-730-7483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search “Boards and Comm ission”

If you would like to apply for more than one vacancy,
place a number next to the board or commission, in order of your preference, for which you would like to apply.

*Registered Sunnyvale voter

Applicant Name:

Last First M.I.

Current Residence
S treet City State Zip

E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s):

MH
08/04/23
08/04/23
x
Hod
Yael
D

Sunnyvale
CA
94087
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App licant Name_Y ....... a ...... e ....... l __ H ....... o ...... d ________ _

1. Are you a currently-registered voter in Sunnyvale? When was the last time you voted? Yes [71 No r::J
Month _November Li] Year 2020

2. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or comm ission? Yes r::J No [71
If yes, which one? Term currently serving
------------------------------ Term previous ly served

3. Prior attendance at a board or comm ission meet ing is highly desirable. Have you attended meeting (s) of the board or commiss ion for which you are applying?
Yes [71 No r::J
If yes, how many meet ings have you attended?
a few
NOTE: If you are applying for more than one board or commissi on, please referen ce the specific board or commission in your response to questions 4-7.

4. What motivated you to apply for this board or comm ission? I am an academ ic librarian and a parent. I know how imprtant libraries are for the public good. I want to be part of the decision making when it comes to my commun ity. Libraries around the county are being attacked for many different reasons and I'd like to support my local library.

5. What skills or attributes can you bring to this board or commiss ion? I have a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science. I have volunteered and worked in public, academic , and med ical libraries.

I have served on the board of other non-profit organ izations and have been involved in othe r commun ty volunteer organ izations.

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Applicant Name______________________
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7. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on this board or commission.

8. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

9. Briefly describe what you learned by attending a meeting of the City Council, board or commission. Describe what improvements you would suggest the City consider.

Yael Hod
BA in History
Masters in Library and Informatin Scince
Librarian at Stanford University working with electronic resources.

I learned that there are areas of the city that are underserved and have lower library use. I would like to support the expansion of the library that is already in the works (new branch) and find ways to get information to the public of the different services that the library offers.

I would learn more about the needs of our community when it comes to library services and see how we can better serve those needs. I can bring professional knowledge on libraries and work with the library staff and other board members.

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10. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.

12. If an unplanned vacancy arises on the board(s) or commission(s) you are interested in, would you be willing to accept a temporary appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term or until a recruitment is held and Council officially fills the vacancy?
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Yael Hod
Until this summer I was on the board of my children's swim team.

I've been on the PTA at the elementary (Cumberaland), middle (SMS), and high school (Fremont) level.

I volunteer with Jewish Children and Family Services delivering groceries to home bound seniors. ✔
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Board of Library Trustees

We are looking for someone who has interest in Library-related issues

4. Community demographics and technology are constantly changing. What do you think are the principal issues the Sunnyvale Public Library may be addressing over the next few years? Yael Hod
Cost of e-books and audio books - As electronic acces is becoming more popular the high cost of these resources makes it harder for the library to purchase all the resources needed by our patrons. As the city is growing, will the library budget grow as well?
Having a collection in different languges to better serve our diverse population.

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Age:

Under 18
18-44
45-64
65+
Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

Female
Male
Non-binary/Non-conforming
Transgender
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ :

Yes
No
Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.

White
Black/African-American
Asian
Hispanic-Latinx/o/a/e
Native American/Indigenous
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you speak a language other than English? If yes, please share Household Income:
<$161,670 (median household income)
$161,670+
Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a:

Renter
Homeowner
Both (mobile homeowner)
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Do you live in a:

Apartment/Condo
Single Family Home
Mobile Home
Prefer Not to Answer
Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about?

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Hebrew
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Sunnyvale City CouncilAugust 15, 2023

Sunnyvale City Council
August 15, 2023