Charter Review Committee Applications — Sunnyvale City Council, November 13, 2024

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Sunnyvale

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE 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.

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Eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Six members must be registered to vote in Sunnyvale. For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyvale .ca.gov or at 408-730-7 483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca .gov and search "Charter Review Committee" Applicant Name: Elliott
Last
Current Residence Sunn ale
City
E-mail Address:

Pamela
First
CA
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1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale? _4_1...;v_e_a_rs __________ _______ _

2. Are you a current~y-regis:ered voter in Sunnyvale?
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When was the last time you voted?
Month March Year 2024

3. Have ~evioui ly se_
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If yes, when (dates)?

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If yes, in what year(s)?

5. Are you currently ;ervin
1 or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes c::::l No x
If yes, which one? Term currently serving
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6. Are you currently rrvin_] or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale staff advisory .committee? Yes c:::J No x
If yes, which one? Term currently serving -------------- -------- ------ Term previously served
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Applicant Name Elliott, Pamela J.

7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee? Recent experience as a Civil Grand Juror for Santa Clara County, has prompted my interest in local government.

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee? My organizational and research skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with a diverse group of individuals could benefit participation on the Committee.

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes CF7No r=I

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? Not at this time.

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Applicant Name Elliott , Pamela J.

11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

BA Management, St. Mary's College, Moraga, CA.

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

Retired after 37+ years-Stanford University positions across several schools (Medicine, Engineering, SLAG), business operations (Public Safety); areas of: finance, research management/administration , records management.

13. 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 observed several online council meetings to understand the process and tenor of the meetings. I was interested in several components: how the agenda worked within the structure of the meeting; the interactions of the council members among themselves and their constituents; and accomplishments through robust and respectful discussion.

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

In June 2024, I completed an 18-month term as a Juror on the 2023-2024 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. It was a challenging and rewarding experience. The insight I gained on the many entities that support our County was very educational.

15. 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 I j No I x 1
If so, please describe:

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 Charter Review Committee 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 unt.il it is signed and submitted to the Office of the City Clerk.

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

Signature of Applicant
Please return to: Office of the City Clerk, 6 W. Olive Ave., P.O. Box 3707, Sunnyvale , CA 94088 -3707 or email to cityclerk@sunnyvale .ca .gov
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Applicant Name Elliott , Pamela J.

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

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ :

D Yes
0 No
0 Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.
0 White
0 Black/African-American
0 Asian
0 Hispanic-Latinx/o/a/e
O Native .A.merican/lndigenous
O Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0 Prefer Not to Answer
0 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 l\ot to Answer
D Not Listed:

Do you live in a:
□ Apartment/Condo
0 Single Family Home
D Mobile Home
D Prefer I\ ot to Answer
D Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about? No
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Sunnyvale

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE 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: 10/21/24
Registered Voter. v.■. N_[ll.

District: _ District 1
Verified on: 10/21/24
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Eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Six members must be registered to vote in Sunnyvale. For more information , contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] or at 408-730-7 483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search "Charter Review Committee"
Applicant Name: Liu
Last
Current Residence
Street
E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s):

Sharlene
First
Sunnyvale CA
City State
M.I.
94087
Zip

1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale?_2_2_y_e_a_rs __________________ _

2. Are you a curren,-regis:ered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes I x ilt•Jo ____J
When was the last time you voted?
Month March Year 2024

3. Have ~eviou.51y seijed as a City Councilmember?
Yes_~==No x
If yes, when (dates)?

4. Have you served on a previous City of Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee? Yes C U,Jo I x I
If yes, in what year(s)?

5. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes I x 11 No I I
If yes, which one? BPAC Term currently serving 2023-24 -="--'-==------------- -=-==~'----------- --------------
Term previously served

6. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale staff advisory committee? Yes C II No I x:Jj
If yes, which one? Term currently serving
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Applicant Name Sharlene Liu

7. V\/hat motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee? I enjoy learning about how our city government works and being an active participant in city government. Given that the Charter of Sunnyvale lays the foundation for our City, I think it would be good to continue to look at ways we can evolve it to fit the times. Please see my answer to Q 10 below for my specific ideas for evolving the City Charter.

8. V\/hat skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee? On the Charter Review Committee , I would dependably carry out my responsibilities. I would study the ideas for the Charter carefully with the goal of long-term viability of the City.

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes ' X I! No r I

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? Sunnyvale does not always move efficiently toward our Council priorities. Part of the reason for this inefficiency , in my view, is that our City uses a "weak mayor" form of government, so the mayor (and council) have limited power to make important decisions. I propose that the Charter Review Committee consider how our current form of government , as specified in the City Charter , could be improved to make our city work more efficiently . Ideas to consider include empowering the Mayor to appoint department heads and to draft the budget. Depending on the task, the Council could be given equal say in a decision or act as a legislative body that approves the Mayor's decision. The City Manager would work with the Mayor and Council on these actions, providing information and guidance as needed.

Another idea for the City Charter is to encode all the Boards and Commissions into it, at least the ones the City considers essential. Currently, the Charter encodes only a subset of the B&Cs. The benefit of encoding more B&Cs into the Charter is then each of those B&C is recognized as a essential part of city government that can't be removed at the whim of any one Council.

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Applicant Name Sharlene Liu

11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

PhD, M.S., B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT. Leadership Sunnyvale 2024.

BPAC 2023-24.

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

I'm currently retired. Previously, I was a Speech Recognition Research Engineer.

13. 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 engaged members of the public can make a real difference in city government.

The city could improve by better 2-way communication with the public. For example, the city could report status of the Active Transportation Plan. When a member of the public brings up a problem they see in the City, it would be nice if the City could be transparent about what it will do with that information . Currently , to the public , it sometimes feels like public input falls into a black hole.

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

I am Chair of Sunnyvale Safe Streets, which works with the City to improve safety for biking and walking in Sunnyvale.

15. 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 j Lr-Jo j x (
If so, please describe:

IMPORTANT NOTICES - READ BEFORE SIGNING :

All information provided on this applicat ion 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 disabilit ies during the Charter Review Committee 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 Sunnyvale and all persons and organizations from all claims and liabilities arising from such investigat ion 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 and Demographic Information prior to signing this document. Applying your digital signature locks the information you entered, preventing further edits.

Signature of Applicant ~M fh.4'~ Date _10_/_20_/_2_02_4 ____ _ 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 Sharlene Liu
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
□ 18-44
1Z1 45-64
□ 65+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

IZI 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
IZI No
D Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.
□ White
D Black/African-American
IZI 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 Mandarin, French, Taiwanese Household Income:

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

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

Do you live in a:

D Apartment/Condo
IZI 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? I'm Taiwanese. I'm an immigrant.

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CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE APPLICATION
The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from all groups to apply.

Office Use Only
Date Received: __________
Registered Voter: Y___ N___
District: _________________
Verified on: ______________
By: ___________________
Please print or type answers to all questions. Write N/A if not applicable.

Eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Six members must be registered to vote in Sunnyvale. 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 “Charter Review Committee”
Applicant Name:

Last First M.I.

Current Residence
Street City State Zip
E-mail Address: ____________________________
Preferred Contact Phone Number(s): _______________________________________________________

1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale? __________________________________________________

2. Are you a currently-registered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes ______ No ______
When was the last time you voted?
Month ______________ Year ______

3. Have you previously served as a City Councilmember?
Yes ______ No ______
If yes, when (dates)? __________________________________________________

4. Have you served on a previous City of Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee? Yes ______ No ______
If yes, in what year(s)? __________________________________________________

5. 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

6. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale staff advisory committee? Yes ______ No ______
If yes, which one? Term currently serving
Term previously served
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Applicant Name______________________
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7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee?

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee?

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes ______ No ______

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? Steohen Scandalis
My family and I have made Sunnyvale our home for nearly 50 years, residing in both the Heritage District and South Sunnyvale. Throughout this time engaging across the many different areas of our Sunnyvale community in youth, schools, sports, volunteer and civic activities to help make Sunnyvale a great place to live.

I would like to help the review committee determine the type of amendments which may be appropriate for the City Charter to meet changing needs in time for the November 2026 ballot. I believe I can serve with an open mind to help fellow Charter Review Committee Members navigate the complexities of the Sunnyvale Charter - the city's "government constitution" - to weigh the merits of various suggestions and ideas for amendment and update.

In 2017 I applied for the City Charter Review Committee (Section 604 Filling Vacancies in Council Seats). Although I was not selected, I attended each of the subsequent 2018 Charter Review Committee meetings, contributing many in-depth comments and suggestions during agenda item public comments. At the April 26, 2018 meeting I presented written input to the committee at the request of Chair Larry Stone.

My decades with Sunnyvale's history, personal skill set and expertise fit well with the duties of Charter Review Committee members to collaboratively gather and evaluate ideas for amendments to the City Charter. These skills and attributes will allow me to team with fellow Charter Review Committee members and members of the public to help better understand the context, benefits and challenges of suggestions and ideas. Skills and attributes well suited for the crucial tasks of the Charter Review Committee include:
* Active listening approach with an open mind to problem solving to consider all viewpoints and options . * Expertise with cross-functional teams, legal contracts and the development and maintenance of industry standards . * Experienced with city charter, municipal codes and elections law. * Experienced with study group and focus group organization and interpretation . * Experienced with development and negotiation of legal contracts, MOU's and Services Agreements * Experienced with industry standards development and maintenance , including:
- Past voting member of IEEE 802.5 Token Ring standards committee . - Additional industry standards activities in network and communications and high-speed communications. 1::JLJj
Yes, in addition to review of the remaining ideas discussed by City Council in 2023 and 2024, I would also like to see the committee conduct a thorough overall review to identify any existing inconsistencies which may exist in the City Charter , and to explore simplification and consolidation of sections and clauses wherever possible.

An additional review of the overall City Charter can achieve additional benefits including :
* Update to refresh the overall City Charter to meet changing needs and practices. * Identify areas for improvement in organization and content. * Improve understanding and support more consistent readings of the City Charter. * Improve structure to ease Charter maintenance in the future .

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Applicant Name______________________
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11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

See Page 4 for response.

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

See Page 4 for response.

13. 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.

See Page 4 for response.

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

See Pages 4 and 5 for response.

15. 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 ______
If so, please describe:

IMPORTANT NOTICES – READ BEFORE SIGNING:

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the Charter Review Committee 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.

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

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

Signature of Applicant Date
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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11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee. * Bachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, Arizona
* Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Institute, 2003-2010 * Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee Applicant and active public participant in all proceedings, 2017/2018.
* Past voting member of IEEE Standards Committee
* Year Round School Study Committee. Cupertino Union School District

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

Currently retired. Last position, Technical Program Manager, Nvidia Corporation, responsible to:

Manage internal and external cross-functional teams across development engineering, product marketing, operations and sales for timely development and delivery of notebook graphics programs. Determine and drive strategy and tactics for the execution of graphics product solutions from contract bid, award, development and production.

13. 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've attended many Sunnyvale city council, board and commission and study group meetings.

Among what I've learned and a few suggestions for improvements are:
1) Given the opportunity Sunnyvale's residents are very interested in collaborative opportunities to shape our city.
2) I've learned that Staff and Board/Commission reports to council and public comments are extremely important to inform City Council deliberations, decisions and to support the public's understanding of often difficult decisions.
3) Better decisions and greater public understanding, participation and input occurs when staff, council and the public are fresher. Succinct and brief staff/consultant reports and council comments also help in this regard. When these are achieved there is a better ability to follow and understand proceedings. These can also allow additional time for the public to comment and weigh in on topics to help inform the Council prior to decisions. Avoiding council and community meetings which start too early or run too late whenever possible is also helpful.

14. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.
* Scouting and youth development leader - Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America 26+ years
* Rotating Chair and Member of Non-profit Scholarship Committee, 15+ years. * Board of Directors Associate, IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, Santa Clara Valley chapter

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* Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee Applicant and active public participant in all proceedings, 2017/2018.
* Graduate of the Sunnyvale SNAP/CERT Community Emergency Response Team, 2013. * Registered Sunnyvale Emergency Services Volunteer. 2016 CERT responder to Twin Pines Manor Apartments fire.
* Occasional volunteer at Sunnyvale Community Services over the years. * Year Round School Study Committee, Cupertino Union School District. * Christmas in April / Rebuilding Together, low-income home repair and rehabilitation projects multiple years
* Employer sponsored annual large-scale volunteer activities, multiple years * Arranged and facilitated technology donations to Nimitz Elementary School * Local PTA activities, events and fundraisers
* Youth Sports Coach and supporter

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CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE 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: \ t{) b ~ /z '1
Registered Voter: y.J!!l NO
District: 0 ; S + c ,cf 3
Verified on: I () 12 2 I l '{
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Eligibility requirements : Sunnyvale residency . Six members must be registered to vote in Sunnyvale. For more information , contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyvale .ca.gov or at 408-730 -7483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale .ca.gov and search "Charter Review Committee" Applicant Name: Vickrey Barry
Last First
Current Residence Sunnvvale
Street City
E-mail Address : - ------
CA
State
A
M.I.
94087
Zip
Preferred Contact Phone Number(s) :
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1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale? _8....:y_e_a_rs..:.., _5_m_o_n_t_hs ______________ _

2. Are you a currently-regisfered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes I >< I No ===
When was the last time you voted?
Month March G Year 2024

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1 ed as a City Council member?
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If yes, in what year(s)?

5. Are you currently .5ervin, or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes I >< I No ===
If yes, which one? Personnel Board Term currently serving 2023-2027 -------- ------
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6. Are you currently tervin, or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale staff advisory committee? Yes I I No ><
If yes, which one? Term currently serving -------------- - -------- ----- Term previously served
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Applicant Name Barry Vickrey

7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee? As a lawyer and law teacher , I think governance documents like the charter are important. I enjoy living in Sunnyvale and would like to contribute to the welfare of our citizens.

8. \/\/hat skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee? My first job after college was in the Office of the Governor of Tennessee . Even though I was not yet a lawyer, I drafted and reviewed legislation and developed a broad (though not always deep) knowledge of state, local, and federal government. In law school, I was the student editor of the Legislative Reference Bureau, a faculty-advised legislative drafting service. During my 34 years in legal education, I frequently taught statutory construction and legislative drafting.

I enjoy legal and legislative drafting (which I realize sounds very nerdy).

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes C x • I No I I

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? If I am appointed, I would encourage the committee to redraft the entire charter , using the drafting rules of the Uniform Law Commission (https://www.uniformlaws.org/home) or similar plain-language drafting rules. This would produce a charter that would be easier to read and implement.

With respect to substance , I do not have any ideas for changes at this time. I reviewed the document that sets forth certain areas for consideration . I would carefully consider these and any other ideas that are proposed during the review process.

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Applicant Name Barrv Vickrev
11 . Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

BA (history), JD, Vanderbilt University. Admitted to the practice of law (now inactive) in Tennessee and South Dakota .

Other relevant experience is described in the answer to question 8.

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

I retired from a career in legal education in 2016 with the title Dean & Professor Emeritus, University of South Dakota School of Law. I was on the USO Law faculty for 23 years, 18 as dean.

13. 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 attended parts of three City Council meetings. On the Personnel Board, I have attended two general meetings and one multi-day hearing . I don't think this provides an adequate basis for me to suggest improvements . At the Ocotber 15 Council meeting , I was impressed by the quality and tone of the citizen input.

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

Sunnyvale Rotary Club : president, 2021-22 ; chaired Nominating Committee and Community Awards Committee ; currently membership director .

Sunnyvale Community Services : currently board member and development committee chair .

Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church : served as lead elder for Discipleship and Ministry Resources, co-chair of Associate Pastor Nominating Committee , chair of Land Use Exploratory Committee; currently treasurer and Bible study leader.

15. 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 t x I No I I
If so, please describe :

I just re-read the Code of Ethics and Conduct and have no concerns . With respect to the Attendance Policy, I have family travel plans for the summer of 2025 which might cause me to miss one or two of the regularly scheduled meetings . I think I could discharge my responsibilities effectively despite this.

IMPORTANT NOTICES - READ BEFORE SIGNING:

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the Charter Review Committee interview process . Should you require special accommodat ions, 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 .

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

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

Signature of Applicant
Please return to: Office of the City Cle
email to [email protected]
Rev. 8/2024
Date 1 0/22/2024
.0. Box 3707, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707 or

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Applicant Name Barry Vickrey
Demographic Information
d 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:

D Female
0 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 l::3Iack/Afncan-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 No Household Income:

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

D Renter
D Homeowner
D Both (mobile homeowner)
D Prefer Not to Answer
0 Not Listed: Occupant of townhouse owned by son
Do you live in a:
0 Apartment/Condo
D 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? No
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Sunnyvale

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE APPLICATION
The C;ty 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: 10/24/24
ReQistered Voter: Y El N ICll
District District 1
Verified on 10/24/24
B: MH
Eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Six members must be registered to vote in Sunnyvale. For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyva le.ca.qov or at 408-730-7 483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search "Charter Review Committee"
Applicant Name: Oey Timothy
Last First
Current Residence Sunnyvale CA
Street City State
E-mail Address:
- -----------------
s
M.I.
94087
Zip
Preferred Contact Phone Number(s):
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1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale? _3_5_y_e_a_rs _________________ _

2. Are you a curreny -regis
1 ered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes I x 11 I\Jo ~
When was the last time you voted?
Month November Year 2024

3. Have ~eviou.5'y se7ed as a City Councilmember?
Yes =~==No x
If yes, when (dates)?

4. Have you served on a previous City of Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee? Yes C 11 I\Jo I x I
If yes, in what year(s )?

5. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes I x 11 I\Jo I I
If yes, which one? ~-~-~~~~~~-~-~ Term currently serving Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Comm1: Term previously served 2020-2024 -------------

6. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale staff advisory committee? Yes C x ii No I :Jj
If yes, which one? ______________ Term currently serving STEVENS CREEK TRAIL Citizens Work Term previously served 2012-2015 ------------- Rev. 8/2024
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Applicant Name Timothy Oey

7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee? The Sunnyvale City Charter is the foundation of our local city government. The processes it establishes are key for the smooth operation of our local government. It is important to get these right so we have a sustainable and fair system of government.

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee? I am a quick reader and learner. I've served as president, vice president , secretary, treasurer , chair , vice chair, and numerous other positions in many organizations. I've helped write and revise the bylaws of a number of organizations and have read and understood those of dozens of organizations. I'm also skilled at working with groups small and large and communicating with the public .

I'm a logical thinker and a good listener.

My writing style is concise and to the point. I strive for efficiency and zero waste.

As a former program manager with 35 years in high tech product development as well as a former Sunnyvale BPAC Commissioner and a current Sunnyvale resident and voter, I'm keenly aware of how important it is to get the wording right in documents.

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes ' X I! No r I

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? The stated goals and likely ideas for this committee to consider seem worth considering:

Allowing Councilmembers appointed to fill vacancies to serve until the next feasible November general election, as opposed to the next feasible election (i.e., appointees could no longer go up for election in a primary) Examining the Compensation of the Mayor (full-time)
Examining Council salary and compensation
Evaluating whether to adopt an alternative voting system , such as ranked-choice or approval voting, or retain the existing first-past-the-post system for districts and mayoral elections Establishing rules for empaneling Redistricting Commissions Consider family, medical, and military leave for Councilmembers Rev. 8/2024 Page 2 of 4
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Applicant Name Timothy Oey

11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

Harvard College , BA in Chemistry, 1984. Professional project/program manager with 35+ years of experience. Have worked with many lawyers and legal documents.

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation .

I'm currently semi-retired and run Bicycle Solutions, a small local bicycle education business , as well as work as a bicycle instructor for the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition and Wheel Kids.

13. 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.

Their are many different valid points of view on just about any subject. Reaching a reasonable conclusion takes care and consideration.

Our legal documentation continues to become more and more complex , it would be worthwhile to consolidate and simplify them when the opportunity presents itself so they can be more easily understood by all.

14. Describe your involvement in commun ity activities, volunteer and civic organizations.

I've been continuously involved as a board member, officer , and/or volunteer in many organ izations since elementary school including 4-H, Franklin County Fair, multiple churches , Cambridge Entomological Club, Oxfam America , Community Tax Aid of Boston, Charles River Wheelers , Boston Area Bicycle Coalition, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, Almaden Cycle Touring Club, Western Wheelers, Friends of Stevens Creek Trail, Sunnyvale AYSO Region 44, San Jose AYSO Region 64, AYSO Area 2J, AYSO Section 2, AYSO National IT Task Force, Child Advocates of Silicon Valley , Sunnyvale Historical Society , US Youth Volleyball , Citizens Climate Lobby, Climate Reality Project, - . -······ - .• . ·-,-·

15. The City has a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appo inted 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 f I No I x I
If so, please describe:

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.

Pursuant to the Amer icans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonab le efforts to accommodate persons with qua lified disabilities during the Charter Review Committee interview process. Should you require specia l accommodations, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyva le.ca.qov or at 408-730-7 483 at least five days in advance of your scheduled interview.

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

Complete all above fields and Demographic Information prior to signing this document. Applying your digital signature locks the information you entered, preventing further edits. ~~ ~a,/ Digitally signed by Tim Oey
Signature of Applicant "//#I',)"• / Date: 2024.10.24 00:24:50 -07'00 ' Date 10/24/2024 ---------
PI ease return to: Office of the City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., P.O. Box 3707, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707 or email to [email protected]
Rev. 8/2024 Page 3 of 4
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Applica nt Name Timothy Oey
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
□ 18-44
0 45-64
□ 65+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

D Female
0 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 Black/African-American
0 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
□ Mobile Home
D Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about? Rev. 8/2024 Page 4 of 4
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Sunnyvale

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE APPLICATION
The C;ty 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: 10/24/24
ReQistered Voter: Y El N ICll
District District 2
Verified on 10/24/24
B: MH
Eligibility requirements : Sunnyvale residency. Six members must be registered to vote in Sunnyvale. For more informat ion, contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyva le.ca.qov or at 408-730-7 483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search "Charter Review Committee"
Applicant Name: Larsson
Last
Current Residence Sunnyvale
Street City
E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s):

Gustav
First
CA
State
K
M.I.
94086
Zip

1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale? _2_5_y_e_a_rs _________________ _

2. Are you a curreny -regis
1 ered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes I x 11 I\Jo ~

3. Have ffiJev iou.5'y se7ed as a City Councilmember?
Yes ~~ No ===
When was the last time you voted?
Month November [ii Year 2024
If yes, when (dates)? _2_0_14_-_2_02_3 ________________ _

4. Have you served on a previous City of Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee? Yes C 11 I\Jo I x I
If yes, in what year(s )?

5. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes I x 11 I\Jo I I
If yes, which one? Planning Commission Term currently serving 2010-2013 ------------- --------------
Term previously served

6. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale staff advisory committee? Yes C ii No I x:Jj
If yes, which one? Term currently serving
---------------------------- Term previously served
Rev. 8/2024
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Applicant NameGustav Larsson

7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee? This is a rare opportunity to review Sunnyvale's City Charter as a whole and recommend changes to better serve the community . My experience serving on City Council and the Planning Commission gives me a strong understanding of how the City Charter interacts with other city policies and regulations as well as experience with government decisionmaking. I would bring a valuable perspective to the Committee.

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee? Experience working with the city government in a variety of roles: as a neighborhood advocate, as a Planning Commissioner, as a Councilmember , and representing Sunnyvale on outside board and committee appointments.

I understand the role of the Sunnyvale City Charter vs Municipal Code vs the Council Policy Manual , with a working knowledge of all three .

Leadership as a Sunnyvale City Councilmember (9 years) and Board Chair of BAWSCA (3 years).

As a Councilmember, participated in crafting the charter amendment that transitioned Sunnyvale to district-based Council elections.

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes ' X I! No r I

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? Revisiting Councilmember compensation would be an opportunity to broaden who has the means to serve on Sunnyvale City Council. Sunnyvale has grown in size and complexity over the last several decades , as have the responsibilities and time commitment of Sunnyvale Councilmembers. Sunnyvale is now the second largest city in the county and seventh most populous city in the Bay Area . As a significant city in the region, we need to continue attract quality leaders to serve on City Council who reflect the community well and are able to dedicate the time required to serve effectively.

When I served on the Planning Commission, there was occassionally concern about a deadlocked Planning Commission stalling progress toward adopting or amending a General Plan, Master Plan, or Precise Plan due to Section 1010(a) of the City Charter. This section could be read as requiring a recommendation from the Planning Commission-which a deadlocked Commission may be unable to provide--before a Plan is heard by City Council. This situation is rare (perhaps it has never happened) but additional clarity in this section may be prudent.

Rev. 8/2024 Page 2 of 4
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Applicant NameGustav Larsson

11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

Undergraduate studies at Stanford University. Elected to two terms on Sunnyvale City Council. Appointed to Sunnyvale Planning Commission. As a Councilmember, served on numerous outside governmental board and committee aooointments includina the boards of BAWSCA and SVCE.

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation .

Software Developer/Architect

13. 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.

These public meetings have a structure and formal process that can be unfamiliar to citizens more accustomed to how meetings are conducted in the private sector, non-profits, etc. But the rules and structure are grounded in important goals : to provide the public the opportunity to give their input in a safe environment , to provide the public transparency in how significant government decisions are made, and to foster an environment where major decisions are made carefullv. thouahtfullv . and with due deliberat ion.

14. Describe your involvement in commun ity activities, volunteer and civic organizations.

Sunnyvale Rotary, 2013-present
Leadership Sunnyvale, class of 2009-2010
Neighborhood activist 2008-2010

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.

Pursuant to the Amer icans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonab le efforts to accommodate persons with qua lified disabilities during the Charter Review Committee interview process. Should you require specia l accommodations, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyva le.ca.qov or at 408-730-7 483 at least five days in advance of your scheduled interview.

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

Complete all above fields and Demographic Information prior to signing this document. Applying your digital signature locks the information you entered, preventing further edits. 4725fee9- Digitally signed by 4725fee9-
aaa4-4923_9353_1461 e9b9d86f
Signature of Applicant aaa44923 -9353-1451e9b9dSGf Date: 2024.10.24 1s:ss:21 -07'00' Date 10/24/2024 ---------
PI ease return to: Office of the City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., P.O. Box 3707, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707 or email to [email protected]
Rev. 8/2024 Page 3 of 4
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Applica nt NameGustav Larsson
Demographic Information
** This voluntary Demograph ic Information is public informat ion ** 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
□ 18-44
0 45-64
□ 65+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

D Female
0 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 Black/African-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)
0 $161,670+
D 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
□ Mobile Home
D Prefer Not to Answer
D Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about? Rev. 8/2024 Page 4 of 4
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Rev. 8/2024

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE APPLICATION
The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from all groups to apply.

Last First M.I.

Current Residence
Street City State Zip
E-mail Address: ______________________________
Preferred Contact Phone Number(s): ________________________________________________________

1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale? __________________________________________________

2. Are you a currently-registered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes ______ No ______
When was the last time you voted?
Month ______________ Year ______

3. Have you previously served as a City Councilmember?
Yes ______ No ______
If yes, when (dates)? __________________________________________________

4. Have you served on a previous City of Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee? Yes ______ No ______
If yes, in what year(s)? __________________________________________________

5. 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

6. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale staff advisory committee? Yes ______ No ______
If yes, which one? Term currently serving
Term previously served
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Applicant Name______________________
Rev. 8/2024 Page 2 of 4

7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee?

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee?

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes ______ No ______

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? Gail Rubino
It would be an honor and pleasure to be selected for the Charter Review Committee . The City of Sunnyvale is a well-run city that prides itself on fiscal responsibility, diversity, equality and equity. I graduated from Leadership Sunnyvale in 2021 where I learned much about how the city operates . The information on the Charter Committee mentions several issues such as council member vacancies , mayoral and council salary and compensation , and voting alternatives . I have
a keen interest in insuring that the city is well situated to deal with issues that effect how the city is run Throughout my career in financial services I was tasked with creating policy to ensure that credit products adhered to local, state and federal laws. I am very proud of the work I did as the manager of credit and EFT at the National Retail Federation. I managed the NRF Government and Legal Affairs Committee which actively advocated for the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Act and Federal Reserve Board Regulation E. At Bank of America, I worked with the California Bankers Association to advocate for state legislation on credit cards. I also managed the policy surrounding bank mergers for Wells Fargo, Union Bank of California and Zions Bank.

As a member of Livable Sunnyvale I have interacted with every Council member about affordable housing, safe-routes to school, a city-wide Shuttle, increasing the city minimum wage and other issues that affect residents and commuters. I have also been active with city staff creating the current Housing Element, Safe Parking and Unhoused issues. I served on the redistricting commission in 2021 that redrew the district boundaries subject to the population changes in the 2020 Census. As a mobile home resident I became an activist for rent stabilization in 2015. In 2021 I served as a member of the Mobile Home Resident Stakeholder Group to negotiate the terms of the Mobile Home Park Memorandum of Understanding.

I enjoy collaborate work and appreciate that better decisions are made with discourse and discussion. 1::JLJ j
I agree with the list of issues outlined on the City web pages on the Charter Committee . I look forward to considering other issues that will enhance city operations and ensure that the Charter covers what it needs to cover.

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Applicant Name______________________
Rev. 8/2024 Page 3 of 4

11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

13. 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.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICES – READ BEFORE SIGNING:

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the Charter Review Committee 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.

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

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

Signature of Applicant Date
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]
BA in history and rhetoric - UC Davis
MBA in finance - Fordham University
Graduate studies at Stanford
Gail Rubino
25 years in banking and financial services - Vice President at Chase, Bank of America, Marketing Consultant to Financial
Services Businesses
I have attended many Council and Commission meetings. They are very well run. Since the pandemic the Zoom addition is terrific. I also appreciate the addition of translation services on Zoom.

I am a board member of Leadership Sunnyvale and the Sunnyvale Democratic Club. I served on the Board of Livable Sunnyvale. I worked with Sunnyvale Community Services and their Community Leaders Group. I am active in Sunnyvale for Equity in Education.
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Digitally signed by Gail Rubino
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[email protected] , c=US
Date: 2024.10.22 16:23:16 -07'00' 10/22/2024
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Applicant Name______________________
Rev. 8/2024 Page 4 of 4
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:

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:

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Sunnyvale

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE 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: 11 21-f-
Reg,stered Voter. Y N.0.

District: 3
Verifoed-on_.: ........ IO.....,/.-o _:)....,.,~- 'f--.

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Eligibility requirements : Sunnyvale residency . Six members must be registered to vote in Sunnyvale . For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk via citycle rk@sunnyyale .ca.gov or at 408-730-7483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale .ca.gov and search "Charter Review Committee" Applicant Name: Davis
Last
Current Residence Sunnyvale
Street City
E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s):

Galen
First
CA
State
K
M.I.
94087-3561
Zip

1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale? _S_in_c_e_A...:p_r_il _2_00_6_ - _1_8_.S_y:-e_a_rs ____ ______ _

2. Are you a currentlrregisjered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes I >< I No - --
When was the last time you voted?
Month November Year 2022

3. Have ~eviou;ly se,ed as a City Councilmember?
Yes =c=::::J== No x
If yes, when {dates)?

4. Have (°u se
1 ed on a previous City of Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee? Yes . No r_ x j
If yes, in what year(s)?

5. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes c::EJ No I I
If yes, which one? Sunnyvale Planning Commission
Sunnyvale Redtsfrtcttng Comm1ss1on
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Term currently serving 2023-2027
Term previously served -2~02- 1-----------

6. Are you currently
1 servin~ or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale staff advisory committee? Yes I j No x
If yes, which one? Term currently serving
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- ------------- Term previously served
Rev. 8/2024
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Applicanl Name Galen Kim Davis

7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee? I moved to Sunnyvale when my son was s,x months old. A few years later we welcomed our next child to the family . And now, over 18 years later, Sunnyvale has become the hometown I never had. I lived in a large number of places growing up and that same motion persisted into my twenties . I like to think I was just looking for Sunnyvale and couldn't rest until I found it.

In 2018, I felt compelled to become more involved in the Sunnyvale community . This JOumey has been very rewarding and deepened my love for this city I currently serve as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission I am extremely honored that the city council and my fellow commissioners trust me with such a position. I endeavor to be remain worthy of that trust.

Time does not stop and we find that structures that were good for past circumstances are less optimal for current situations. Responsible cities like ours follow a deliberative process to change those structures to fit current circumstances . I believe I possess the necessary traits to help the city follow that deliberative process and deliver better structures that will enable us to be even better in the future. I feel a duty to help create an even better future for Sunnyvale and one way to do that is to serve on the Charter Review Committee .

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review CommJtteE;? I started jotting down a list of desired traits and I ended up with W~T - Knowledge of local governance : I have a solid understanding of how local government works , including its structure , functions, and legal framework.
- Analytical skills: I excel at critically examining complex documents and proposing improvements . - Objectivity. I have a track record of setting aside personal biases so I can evaluate the charter impartially . - Communication skills: I excel at articulating ideas clearly and listening effectively to others' perspectives. - Collaborative spirit: I value collaboration and embrace it consistently . I love it when a colleague makes a point I hadn't thought of.
-Attention to detail : The charter often contains nuanced language that requires careful scrutiny. Planning and redistricting do as well. I think my record accords well of my ability. - Community awareness : I have deep connection and awareness of many intersectional communities across Sunnyvale.

More importantly , I recognize that my perspective is limited and I actively seek input from those different from me . - Patience and dedication: This is government and deliberation requires patience . I think my track record proves I can handle it.

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes I £ I No l I

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? Yes. I would most like to look at the compensation afforded to city council members and the mayor. As Sunnyvale has grown, these posItIons have become more time-consuming. The cost or livi11y is ~lso much higher than when compensation was set. It is intuitive that the low compensation decreases the number of persons willing to serve.

I would also like to explore small stipends for select commission members . Similar to city council , some commissions require large amounts of time. The lack of compensation likely limits the population willing to serve.

Article XVI, Franchises , should be examined to see if there are ways to compel high quality internet and telecom services in the city for franchise holders. Personally, I would also like to enable and empower community internet service providers.

Finally, Article XI, should be examined for current applicability. My current reading indicates it is likely benign .

Nonetheless, there may be changes and innovations from other jurisdictions that would suit Sunnyvale well.

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Applicant Name Galen Kim Davis

11. Education : List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

Santa Clara University , MBA
University of Texas at Austin, BA

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation .

Director of Data and Analytics at Slalom Consulting

13. 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.

The main thing I've learned is that city staff and the vast majority of the Sunnyvale population are of extremely good faith. It's rare that bad faith arguments are presented . It is rare enough that bad faith arguments have been very easy to identify . Those inclined to such arguments have accumulated a long record of losing.

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

In the past , I have held leadership positions in Sunnyvale Metro Little League and Livable Sunnyvale . Additionally , I served on a curriculum task force for Cupertion Union School District. Currently, I am focused on my city involvement , primarily as a Planning Commissioner .

15. 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 I j No I x
If so, please describe :

IMPORTANT NOTICES- READ BEFORE SIGNING:

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 and Demographic Information prior to signing this document. Applying your digital signature locks the information you entered, preventing further edits.

Signature of Applicant Date 2 / t)(.. t Z..o 2-1,1
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 Galen Kim Davis
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
D 18--14
0 45-64
0 6b+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

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

Do you identify es LGBTQIA+ :

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

D <$161,670 (median household income)
0 $161,670+
D 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
D Not Listed:

Any other identities that you would like us to know about? Rev. 8/2024 Page 4 of 4
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Sunnyvale

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE 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: 10/23/24
Registered Voter. v.■. N_[ll.

District: _ District 1
Verified on: 10/24/24
B: MH
Eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Six members must be registered to vote in Sunnyvale. For more information , contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] or at 408-730-7 483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search "Charter Review Committee"
Applicant Name: Fraleigh
Last
Current Residence Sunnyvale
Street City
E-mail Address:

Charles
First
CA
State
J
M.I.
94087
Zip
Preferred Contact Phone Number(s): -----------

1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale?_22 __ y_e_ars ___________________ _

2. Are you a curren,-regis:ered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes I x ilt•Jo ____J
When was the last time you voted?
Month November Year 2024

3. Have ~eviou.51y seijed as a City Councilmember?
Yes_~==No x
If yes, when (dates)?

4. Have you served on a previous City of Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee? Yes C U,Jo I x I
If yes, in what year(s)?

5. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes 1 11 No I x I
If yes, which one? Term currently serving
--------------
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Term previously served

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Applicant NameCharles Fraleigh

7. V\/hat motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee? I think the charter review is an important process for Sunnyvale . I'm particularly interested in two of the proposed topics:
the role/compensation of the mayor and council , and the exploration of alternative voting systems.

As the second largest city in Santa Clara County I think it is reasonable to evaluate whether the current compensation of the Mayor and Council reflects the size and responsibilities of the city. Additionally, I think it is worth considering if the Mayor and Council should have dedicated staff to help manage their workload. It would be helpful to review what similar-sized cities are doing and whether there are models that could work well for Sunnyvale.

I also think it would be interesting to consider if alternative voting systems such as proportional ranked choice voting would be appropriate for Sunnyvale. In the past two elections, some districts attracted only a single candidate . While these candidates may have been quite good, I think it is worthwhile to consider if alternative systems would give voters more choice.

8. V\/hat skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee? I bring a background in understanding the city. Over the past several years as a member of Livable Sunnyvale, I have been closely following key issues such as housing , development, and the challenges faced by the unhoused. This experience has provided me some level of understanding of how the city operates and the complexities involved in addressing these issues.

In addition, I have an ability to synthesize large volumes of information (such as the Housing Element) to identify key insights and draw well-reasoned conclusions. I think my capacity to distill complex information would be an asset to the Charter Review Committee .

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes ' X I! No r I

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? In addition to the items mentioned above, I'm interested in understanding if the City Charter gives Council all the tools needed to address Zoom bombing during Council meetings.

I would also like to understand if Article XVI is flexible enough to address franchises for potential new services such as the Tesla Cybercab or other self-driving transportation services.

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Applicant NameCharles Fraleigh

11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

B.S. Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1996; M.S. Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 1998; Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 2002

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

Director of Engineering, Riverbed Technology. I was resposible for 4 software development teams working on Riverbed's network optimization products.

13. 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.

D
In a recent council meeting I learned Sunnyvale ran a pilot program to encourage restaurants to reduce use of single use plastics. The plans to expand the program with micro grants, outreach, and having the city set a good example are good next steps , but I would encourage the city to eventually take stronger action .

As an example , for many years people were encouraged to use reusable grocery bags, but it was not until plastic bags were banned that meaningful progress was made .

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

I am on the board of Livable Sunnyvale and advocate for housing , equity, transportation , and sustainability issues. I coached my kids' Little League baseball teams , I was involved with the school PTO, and I am an assistant scoutmaster for a Scouts BSA troop.

15. 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 j Lr-Jo j x (
If so, please describe:

IMPORTANT NOTICES - READ BEFORE SIGNING :

All information provided on this applicat ion 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 disabilit ies during the Charter Review Committee 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 .

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

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

Signature of Applicant Date 10/23/24
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 NameCharles Fraleigh
Demographic Information
** This voluntary Demograph ic 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
□ 18-44
□ 45-64
□ 65+
IZI Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

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

Do you Identify as LGBTQIA+ :

D Yes
□ No
1Z1 Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.
□ White
D Black/African-American
D Asian
D Hispanic-Latinx/o/a/e
D Native American/Indigenous
D Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
IZI 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+
IZI Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a:

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

Do you live in a:

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

Any other identities that you would like us to know about? Rev. 8/2024 Page 4 of 4
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Sunnyvale

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE 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: 10/11 /24
R~istered Voter: Y 8 N □
District District 2
Verified on: 10/11 /24
e: MH
Eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Six members must be registered to vote in Sunnyvale. For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyvale .ca.gov or at 408-730-7483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search "Charter Review Committee"
Applicant Name: Buchanan
Last
Current Residence Sunnyvale
Street City
E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s):

Michael
First
CA
State
RS
M.I.
94086
Zip

1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale? _5....;;y_e_a_rs __________________ _

2. Are you a curreny-reg is,ered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes C x I No ===
When was the last time you voted?
Month March G Year 2024

3. Have ~eviou.5'y se7 ed as a City Councilmember?
Yes _c:::::J __ No x
If yes, when (dates)?

4. Have you served on a previous City of Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee? Yes C
1 1 No I x I
If yes, in what year(s)?

5. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes 1
1 1 No I x I
If yes, which one? Term currently serving -------------- - --------------- Term previously served

6. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale staff advisory committee? Yes IL I No C x 11
If yes, which one? Term currently serving --------------- - ------------- - Term previously served
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Applicant NameMichael Buchanan

7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee? I was recommended to by some friends. And I am generally interested in how to establish effective governmental systems.

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee? Familiarity with governmental/political systems, research abilities.

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes .I x 11 No I 'I

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? I'd like to fix the now-incorrect references to other sections of the charter in the 600 block. Section 615 refers to" Section 602" but means to refer to "Section 603". Likewise Section 612 refers to "Section 610" but should I think refer to "Section 613".

Also, while I know the district-based elections of councilmembers are super new and there will be little appetite to change them, I'd love to see the city adopt a proportional representation method, so that our (spiritual) compliance with the CVRA is not dependent on continued residential segregation.

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Applicant NameMichael Buchanan

11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

Harvey Mudd College, BS in Computer Science and Mathematics

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation .

Currently a Software Engineer at Waymo

13. 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.

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

15. The City has a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appo inted 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 l L No I x I
If so, please describe:

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 interv iew materials. Personal contact information will be redacted .

Pursuant to the Amer icans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonab le efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilit ies during the Charter Review Committee interview process. Should you require specia l 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 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 and Demographic Information prior to signing this document. Applying your digital signature locks the information you entered, preventing further edits. ?17 p'b__
Signature of Applicant ___________________ Date _1_0/_1_1/_2_0_24 ____ _ Please return to: Office of the City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., P.O. Box 3707, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707 or email to cityclerk@sunnyyale .ca.gov
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Applicant NameMichael Buchanan
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
IZ] 18-44
□ 45-64
D 65+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

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

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ :

IZ1 Yes
D No
D Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.

IZ] White
D Black/African-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 Intermediate Spanish Household Income:

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

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

Do you live in a:

D Apartment/Condo
IZ] 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. 8/2024 Page 4 of 4
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Sunnyvale

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE 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: 9/25/2024
Registered Voter. v.■:-N.ICll
District: _ District 1
Verified on: 9/26/2024
B: DC
Eligibility requirements: Sunnyvale residency. Six members must be registered to vote in Sunnyvale. For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk via [email protected] or at 408-730-7 483 or visit the City website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search "Charter Review Committee"
Applicant Name: Newswanger David w
Last First M.I.

Current Residence - ~ ________ S_un_n-yv~ a_le ______ C_A ________ 9_4_0_87 __ _ Street City State Zip
E-mail Address:

Preferred Contact Phone Number(s):

1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale?_3_0_y_e_ars ___________________ _

2. Are you a curren,-regis:ered voter in Sunnyvale?
Yes I x ilt•Jo ____J
When was the last time you voted?
Month _ M_ a_rc_h ___ Year 2024

3. Have ~eviou.51y seijed as a City Councilmember?
Yes_~==No x
If yes, when (dates)?

4. Have you served on a previous City of Sunnyvale Charter Review Committee? Yes C U,Jo I x I
If yes, in what year(s)?

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Applicant NameDavid Newswanqer

7. V\/hat motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee? I believe that the current election system incentivizes politicians to behave in ways that are not beneficial for our society.

I further believe that a change in the election system may improve the effectiveness of government by changing the incentives . These problems are most evident in national politics , but Sunnyvale is not immune from attempts to "game" the system to produce outcomes that do not represent the will of the voters. This committee will evaluate whether to adopt an alternative voting system and will also examine the rules for empaneling redistricting commissions. I would like to help in investigating the various alternative voting and redistricting systems, and make redommendations to the council. I have been most interested in Raked Choice Voting, but if a different system holds more promise, then I would gladly proceed with that alternative.

I also have an interest in efficient and responsive government. The other goals for the committee include evaluations of the systems that might be changed to improve efficiency and/or to adapt to current realities as our city grows and matures. My work in the medical field has convinced me that systems are usually more responsible for outcomes than individual effort alone , so improving systems is important to me.

8. V\/hat skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee? I have been in many leadership roles (cubmaster, club president, chief resident, quality chair, service chair, department chief, chair of chiefs, etc.) and committee roles (Boy Scout Pioneering, Perioperative, Perinatal, Pharmacy, Compensation, Executive, etc.). I often have collaborated with people from different departments to work toward a common goal. Sometimes, what works in my situation does not work in a different situation. I take the time to read relevant literature and regulation to extract information needed to have an evidence based position. I am good at wordsmithing to incorporate all desired elements without jeopardizing another element. I try to be respectful, to listen to others, and incorporate their needs. We have usually been able to agree on a broad strategy and create policy and procedure documents that create processes to fulfill those strategic goals.

This committee will need to be efficient in order to meet the desired timeline. I feel that I can work hard and diligently to complete my work in a timely manner.

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes ' X I! No r I

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? My primary interest is in election systems as discussed in question 7. If an alternative voting system is approved , then Article VI 601(c) and Article XIV 1403 will need revision to define how an election is administered and won.

I am aware that campaign finance regulations may also come up during the discussion of election systems . I know very little about this topic , and am not inclined to suggest any changes at this time, but discussion among the committee members may make this another area of interest.

The charter is cumbersome and difficult to understand. For example , articles IX and X are confusing and contain redundancies. I understand that the charter is a legal document, and that the city has a policy manual that is easier to understand, but if the charter could be easier to understand and still pass legal guidelines, that would be great.

There are some typographical errors .

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Applicant NameDavid Newswanger

11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.
2024 Leadership Sunnyvale Graduate: 2001-2013 Various leadership classes for chiefs, The Permanente Medical Group: 1982 Medical Doctor, UC Irvine

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

Chief of Anesthesiology, Kaiser Pennanente Santa Clara; 100 employees, $26 Million budget Chair of Regional Chiefs of Anesthesiology for Northern California Kaiser Multiple collaborative committees at the hospital and regional level dealing with nursing , laboratory, quality, various surgical and medica l departments. Mostly policy and procedure but also progra m development.

13. 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 a lot about artificial turf! Also that there are a lot of aspects of city government that I never really thought about.

A big project may have many details, all of whch are important to someone, but without a perfect solution. I am impressed by the collegeal and respectful atmosphere , and the commitment to informing attendees about rules for things such as public comment. These features take time, and the meetings get long, but the respect and commitment promote fairness . I don't have a reasonable suggestion to improve the process without jeopardiz ing fairness.

14. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. 1996-2000 Cub Scout Pack 426; Cubmaster
2000-2009 Boy Scout Troop 466; Assistant Scoutmaster , Merit Badge Counselor 2009-2011 American Red Cross; FAST team {first aid)
2014-2018 Amigos de las Americas of Silicon Valley ; board member, treasurer 2022-present California Ranked Choice Voting Coalition; Sunnyvale Coordinator since 2023 Current: League of Women Voters , Democratic Club of Sunnyvale - treasurer, Leadership Sunnyvale - board

15. 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 j Lr-Jo j x (
If so, please describe:

IMPORTANT NOTICES - READ BEFORE SIGNING :

All information provided on this applicat ion 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 disabilit ies during the Charter Review Committee 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 .

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

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

Signature of Applicant Date September 25, 2024
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 NameDavid Newswanger
Demographic Information
** This voluntary Demograph ic 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
□ 18-44
□ 45-64
'21 65+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Gender:

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

Do you Identify as LGBTQIA+ :

D Yes
'21 No
D Prefer Not to Answer
Race/Ethnicity: select all that apply.
'21 White
D Black/African-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 Spanish with medium ability Household Income:

D <$161,670 (median household income)
'2] $161,670+
D Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a:

D Renter
'21 Homeowner
D Both (mobile homeowner)
D Prefer Not to Answer
□ Not Listed:

Do you live in a:

D Apartment/Condo
'21 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. 8/2024 Page 4 of 4
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Rev. 8/2024

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE APPLICATION
The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from all groups to apply.

Last First M.I.

Current Residence
Street City State Zip
E-mail Address: _________________________________
Preferred Contact Phone Number(s): ______________________________________________________

1. How long have you been a resident of Sunnyvale? __________________________________________________

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7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee?

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee?

9. Have you read the City Charter?
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10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? Bruce Paton
Sunnyvale has been my home for almost half my life. I have looked for ways to use my skills to improve the city and the way we get things done. I am very impressed by the city's effectiveness in managing budgets with a long term view, at our commitment to inclusiveness , and our genuine desire to make the city run effectively .

I have chosen to serve my city through appointed positions rather than through elected office. My work with Leadership Sunnyvale (as a board member and volunteer instructor), for example, has taught me a lot about how the city gets things done. At the same time learning about our history has helped me see how much work we have to do to be as inclusive as we intend to be.

The Charter Review Committee is a rare opportunity to look thoughtfully and carefully at the operating system we use to structure the work of our city. I don't think we need radical change. But the time is ripe for careful thought and consideration of whether we can improve the city's effectiveness by tuning up our charter. I'd like to be part of that effort.

I work hard at hearing all viewpoints in a group and then searching for common ground. For many of the issues that have come before the non-profit boards and commissions I have served on, I have helped lead difficult discussions that led to unanimous decisions.

I like working on complex procedures and exploring what effect they might have on the way we actually do the work.

I learned from my work on quality systems at Hewlett-Packard, that designing effective procedures can be crucial to implementing a strategy effectively .

I taught design thinking in a variety of settings over more than 15 years. The skills I have learned from that experience have taught me that if the objectives are clear, there can be many ways to achieve them. I like to help groups be clear about what they are trying to accomplish and to be creative about the possible ways to get there.

I like to be creative, but at the end of the day, we need to make decisions . I have been effective at cutting through disagreements to identify the key elements that a group can agree on, and to identify the issues that need further exploration . I like to run meetings in a manner that lets people be heard, but that respects peoples' time be leading to timely decisions.
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whether the mayor should serve full time.
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I'd like to explore whether any changes to the charter can help the city act more quickly on pressing issues, and to be more responsive to residents in real time.

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11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

13. 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.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICES – READ BEFORE SIGNING:

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the Charter Review Committee 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.

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

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

Signature of Applicant Date
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]
BA in Environmental Science, Wesleyan University
MBA, Stanford University
PhD . Environmental Studies . Universitv of California . Santa Cru z Bruce Paton
I am retired now. I served over the last 22 years as a college professor and academic administrator . That included roles as head of 2 different MBA programs , serving as chair of a Management Department and serving twice as a dean -once for a school of business and once for a school of business and oublic oolicv.

I have been to many late night Council meetings . City Council meetings often begin the real substantive work late in the evening, after many residents have had to leave or log off. I wonder if there might be a way to structure meetings differently so that serious decisions get made when our elected officials and city residents are awake and alert. (I don't know if this is a charter issue, but it is certainly an effectiveness issue.) I learned from 8 vears of servina on the citv's Sustainabilitv Commission . that all oarties have aood intentions about I have been active over the past 20 years on the boards of several nonprofits and 2 public commissions . I served as Chair of the Sunnyvale Sustainability commission for 6 of my 8 years on the commission. I currently serve as Chair of the Santa Clara County Sustainability Commission . I currently serve on the boards of Leadership Sunnyvale and the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory.

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The City supports its demographic diversity and encourages applicants from all groups to apply.

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Applicant Name______________________
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7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee?

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee?

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes ______ No ______

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? Paulette Saldanha
Mayor Larry Klein mentioned it to me during a recent meeting and said I should consider applying. I looked into it and realized I was super interested and that I want a more direct way of contributing to my community.

I am a long time Silicon Valley CASA working with our local Foster Youth, I am a Program Manager at Google and I lead the Google Disability Alliance and I am a professional opera singer. I have also served as President of the University of Cincinnati Graduate Student Governent, as well as Cabinets for the Mayors of Cincinnati, New York and San Francisco, respectively. My extensive community involvement and passion for local government make me a great fit for the Sunnyvale CRC.

I have a background in contruction and have worked pretty closely with our building department over the last few years.

I have discovered some areas where HOA's have too much power and both the building department and home owners have few options besides legal action to enforce matters of health and wellbeing. I'd love to dig into this a bit and understand how to better enforce local and state policies and ensure residents have a means of reporting, and and city enforcing violations, of the Fair Housing Act, Davis and Stirling Act and the ADA.

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Applicant Name______________________
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11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

13. 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.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICES – READ BEFORE SIGNING:

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the Charter Review Committee 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.

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

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

Signature of Applicant Date
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]
Paulette Saldanha
SUNY Empire State College BA Interdisciplinary Studies (4.0 GPA) Graduated 2018 Columbia University in the City of New York BA Computer Science (3.87 GPA) 2015 - 2016 University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Artist Diploma in Opera Performance (Doctoral Equivalent); (4.0 GPA) Graduated 2012
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Postgraduate Diploma in Voice with Distinction (Masters Equivalent); (4.0 GPA) Graduated 2008
Program Manager for Google Ad Sales Platform
I noticed there was a lot of public commentary and it seemed like folks were not super clear on the most effective way to present their issues to the council. I have done a fair bit of executive presentation and would love to help educate the public about the best way to gather data, and do research to best illustrate their objectives.

CASA: California Court Appointed Foster Youth Advocate 2020-Present. Ensuring Dually Involved Non Minor Dependents in the foster system have a voice and services they need for a stable future COO, Google Disability Alliance and Founder, DLAB and AutistX@Google 2016-Present. Persuaded Google CEO Sundar Pichai to include disability inclusion goals in Google-wide OKRs (published Q1 2020) Volunteer, Sunnyvale Smile Farm/Animal Assisted Happiness 2022-Present. Used construction skills to maintain the built environment in support of kids with disabilities and their families. 10/24/2024
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Applicant Name______________________
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7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee?

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee?

9. Have you read the City Charter?
Yes ______ No ______

10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? Ken Olevson
On both the Planning Commission, the recent Redistricting Committee and the prior Charter Review Committee, I enjoyed doing the research in the data that supported the decisions we made. I found that contributing to the group of other Sunnyvale members led to better outcomes and I wish to again use my experience as an engineer, attorney and business leader to help Sunnyvale and my fellow residents develop workable and best recommendations, for a better city government charter, to the City Council members.

I am skilled in technical and financial data analysis from my experience as an engineer, statutory and case law as an attorney, and complex business decisions from leading several operationally troubled companies to become successful growing companies by considering all stakeholders thoughtful input. I believe this combination skills will help the committee as a whole to work quickly and efficiently achieve it chartered mission.

No. I think the current city charter is well balanced for the multitude of residents and businesses that are affected by it.

I am asking to join the Charter Review Committee to understand the new ideas proposed and contribute to recommended changes, if that is the committee's result.

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Applicant Name______________________
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11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

12. Briefly descr ibe your current or last occupation.

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

14. Describe your i nvolvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.

IMPORTANT NOTICES – READ BEFORE SIGNING:

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to acc
ommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the Charter Review Committee 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 h ereby 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 and Demographic Information prior to signing this document. Applying your digital signature locks the information you entered, preventing further edits.

Signature of Applicant Date
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]
Ken Olevson
BS and MS in Materials Science Engineering, several management seminars from American Management Association and international training from "Thunderbird" in Arizona, Juris Doctorate & Retired since 2004 when we successfully sold the last turn-around company.

The current City Council, Planning Commission and supporting Boards and Commissions continue a long tradition of representing well the various residents and businesses within its boarders. I believe the relatively recent adoption of district elections was a major improvement of that responsibility. In hearing the perspectives and discussions to resolve issues, I have been favorably impressed with the thoughtfulness of the people who have volunteered their time and efforts to help their fellow residents and businesses.

I have volunteer at the Department of Public Safety's CERT program for 12 years as an instructor and supporting staff member. I am currently a member of the Sunnyvale Rotary Club. I have previously been a board member and president of 3 different HOAs in Florida, Idaho and SoCal (all while living in Sunnyvale), ranging in size from 32 members to 581.
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7. What motivated you to apply for the Charter Review Committee? I am interested in being involved with my local commun ity and have enjoyed serving the City of Sunnyva le and residents as an Arts Comm issioner for the last 4 years. It is my desire to gain a better understand ing of the operational side of the city government and the Charter Review Committee provides this opportun ity.

8. What skills or attributes can you bring to the Charter Review Committee? Leadersh ip
Organizationa l Skills
Project Management
Problem Solving
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9. Have you read the City Charter?
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10. Do you have ideas for changes to the City Charter that you would like to share? I do not have any changes that i would like to share without first having a meaningful conversat ion with other Sunnyvale citizens.

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Applicant Name Kathryn Filley

11. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on the Charter Review Committee.

BFA - School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate - Cornell University , Leadership Sunnyvale , Sunnyvale Citizens Academy, Paratransit Management and Operations - Rutgers University

12. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.

My most recent employment was in litigation software, I was the E-Learning development Manager and then a Senior Product Manager. My organization skills and operations management allow me to problem solve and create cohesion in complex and complicated scenarios. I am very skilled at putting processes and procedures into place that increase ,..,.u;,..;_""''"'

13. 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 am currently the Vice Chair for the Arts Commission City of Sunnyvale and am in my second term. I have attended many council meetings, as well as commission meetings beyond just the Arts Commission. By attending these meetings i gain greater insight into the workings of my local government and what I an do to impact my community through civic involvement. Understanding that a private individual can and does make an impact and that the Commissioners , supervisors and staff are intersted in a collaborative relationship with the public.

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

I am a 2023 graduate of Leadership Sunnyvale and the Sunnyvale Public Safety Citizens Academy.

15. 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 j j No j x j
If so, please describe:

IMPORTANT NOTICES - READ BEFORE SIGNING:

Pursuant to the Americans w ith Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities during the Charter Review Committee interview process. Should you require special accommodations, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via cityclerk@sunnyyale .ca.gov or at 408-730-7 483 at least five days in advance of your scheduled interview.

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

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

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Do you speak a language other than English? If yes, please share Household Income:
<$161,670 (median household income)
$161,670+
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Are you a:

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Mobile Home
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Any other identities that you would like us to know about? Kathryn Filley
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Sunnyvale City CouncilNovember 13, 2024

Sunnyvale City Council
November 13, 2024