RTC #: 24-1212
Board/Commission Application Questions
1. Are you a currently-registered voter in Sunnyvale? Yes/No When was the last time you voted?
2. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Sunnyvale board or commission? Yes/No If yes, which one?
3. Prior attendance at a board or commission meeting is highly desirable. Have you attended meeting(s) of the board or commission for which you are applying? Yes/No
If yes, how many meetings have you attended?
NOTE: If you are applying for more than one board or commission, please reference the specific board or commission in your response to questions 4-7.
4. What motivated you to apply for this board or commission?
5. What skills or attributes can you bring to this board or commission?
6. The primary role of a board or commission member is to provide advice to City Council on policy issues that are within the scope of that board or commission. With this in mind, what steps would you take to effectively exercise this specific board or commission role?
7. Education: List college degrees and majors, and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on this board or commission.
8. Briefly describe your current or last occupation.
9. Briefly describe what you learned by attending a meeting of the City Council, board or commission. Describe what improvements you would suggest the City consider.
10. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.
11. The City has a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials and an Attendance Policy (7.2.19), 2.G.(II) that appointed members are required to follow. Do you have any concerns in these two areas? Yes/No
If so, please describe.
12. If an unplanned vacancy arises on the board(s) or commission(s) you are interested in, would you be willing to accept a temporary appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term or until a recruitment is held and Council officially fills the vacancy? Yes/No Attachment 1
Supplemental Questionnaire – Questions specific to each Board/Commission
Arts Commission
We are looking for someone who has
• Interest in the visual, performing or literary arts
• Interest in the art programs of the City
• Background in visual or performing arts
1. I understand that if I am appointed to Arts Commission, I will be required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) that reports my economic interests and my spouse/domestic partner’s economic interests (if applicable), which is a public record? Yes/No
A copy of this form is available by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html
2. In what ways could the City strengthen art programs in the community?
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
We are looking for someone who has interest in bicycle and pedestrian issues
1. Like many cities in Santa Clara County, Sunnyvale is faced with problems stemming from traffic congestion and air pollution. Suggest ways the City can improve facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians and improve education and safety programs for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians?
Board of Library Trustees
We are looking for someone who has interest in Library-related issues
1. Community demographics and technology are constantly changing. What do you think are the principal issues the Sunnyvale Public Library may be addressing over the next few years?
Heritage Preservation Commission
We are looking for someone who has interest in the preservation of historic resources
1. I understand that if I am appointed to Heritage Preservation Commission, I will be required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) that reports my economic interests and my spouse/domestic partner’s economic interests (if applicable), which is a public record? Yes/No
A copy of this form is available by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html
2. W hat historical features or structures in our community do you think are at risk? What course can the City take to preserve them?
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3. What factors would influence your recommendation to preserve a particular building or site?
Housing and Human Services Commission
We are looking for someone who has demonstrated interest in housing and human services issues
1. I understand that if I am appointed to Housing and Human Services Commission, I will be required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) that reports my economic interests and my spouse/domestic partner’s economic interests (if applicable), which is a public record? Yes/No
A copy of this form is available by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html
2. Evaluate the quality and adequacy of the housing programs that serve the Sunnyvale community.
3. Evaluate the quality and availability of the human services programs that serve the Sunnyvale community.
Human Relations Commission
We are looking for someone with community-level experience on issues related to equity, access, inclusion, and social justice
1. What do you think are major equity challenges facing the Sunnyvale community?
2. Please describe your experience working with historically marginalized communities. How have your actions benefited these communities?
Park and Recreation Commission
We are looking for someone who has interest in open space and recreational activities
1. Community demographics are constantly changing. What do you think are the principal issues this Commission may be addressing over the next few years?
Personnel Board
1. I hold public office or employment. Yes/No
2. I am a candidate for another public office or position. Yes/No
3. I am a former City employee. Yes/No
4. I have a spouse, household member, or designated relative (parent, step-parent, grandparent, child, sister, brother, niece, nephew, uncle, or aunt of the individual or of the individual's spouse), employed by the City of Sunnyvale in a position which has the right to have a disciplinary matter heard before the Personnel Board. Yes/No
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5. Please describe your experience and responsibilities in the administration of employee discipline.
6. Please describe your experience and responsibilities in the administration of employee grievances.
Planning Commission
1. I understand that if I am appointed to Planning Commission, I will be required to electronically file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) that reports my economic interests and my spouse/domestic partner’s economic interests (if applicable) , which is a public record? Yes/No
A copy of this form is available by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html
2. Sunnyvale has limited vacant land for new development. This could increase pressure for redevelopment of existing developed areas. How can planning respond to this situation?
3. Planning Commissioners are often asked to consider social, economic and environmental issues when reviewing proposals. How does one achieve a balanced community?
Sustainability Commission
We are looking for someone who has Demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability issues
1. Sustainability is a new and emerging issue in many communities. What do you think are the primary sustainability policy issues this commission will be addressing over the next few years?
2. Sustainability Commissioners will need to consider social, economic and environmental issues when addressing sustainability policy issues. How does one achieve a balanced community?
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