City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Human Relations Commission
7:00 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
Thursday, March 13, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Syquia called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Chair Syquia led the salute to the United States flag.
ROLL CALL
Chair Nenuca Syquia
Vice Chair Venkata Siva Ramisetty
Commissioner Claudia Camacho
Commissioner Maria Paulina Zapata
Present: 4 -
Commissioner Esther RosenfeldAbsent: 1 -
Commissioner Rosenfeld's absence is excused.
Council Liaison Srinivasan (present).
PRESENTATION
A 25-0268 Know Your Rights and Overview of the Rapid Response Network, Presented by Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network
Bibiana Cruz, Marketing & Engagement Manager, Amigos de Guadalupe, Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network (RRN) member, provided the presentation.
The presentation focused on RRN’s role in protecting human rights and supporting immigrants, particularly in response to mass deportations occurring across the country.
Tips on key topics were shared, including when to contact RRN, how to identify Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE), and creating a family plan in
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March 13, 2025Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft case of deportation. The presentation also covered RRN’s “Red Card”, which outlines an immigrant’s constitutional rights.
Equity, Access and Inclusion (EAI) Manager, Fernanda Perdomo-Arciniegas mentioned that additional information and immigration resources can be found on the City’s website.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Syquia noted that the meeting minutes of January 17, 2025, should reflect Commissioner Rosenfeld’s and Commissioner Camacho’s absences as excused absences.
Public Comment opened at 7:30 p.m.
No Speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:30 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Chair Ramisetty moved and Commissioner Zapata seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.B.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Chair Syquia
Vice Chair Ramisetty
Commissioner Camacho
Commissioner Zapata
4 -
No: 0
Absent: Commissioner Rosenfeld1 -
1.A 25-0269
Approve the Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2024
Approve the Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2024 as submitted.
1.B 25-0272
Approve the Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2025
Approve the Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2025 as
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March 13, 2025Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft amended.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 25-0270 Community Needs Assessment Update
EAI Manger, Perdomo-Arciniegas shared that the Community Survey is temporarily on hold to allow City Council to determine next steps and approach. The survey design is tentatively scheduled to be completed by May, with a tentative launch by summer.
Public Comment opened at 7:32 p.m.
No Speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:32 p.m.
3 25-0271
Overview of First Signature Event Theme: “Allies in Training:
Building a Better Community” and Commissioners’ role.
EAI Manager, Perdomo-Arciniegas shared that the City partnered with Services Never Sleeps to host a community Event: “Allies in Training: Building a Better Community”. The event is scheduled for Friday, June 13, from 2 to 5 p.m.
An overview of the event and the Commissioners’ role was also provided.
Commissioners were asked to promote the event with a minimum of three organizations they are affiliated with or interested in.
Commissioners asked questions or provided suggestions related to the event:
1. Question about specific target audience.
2. Question about participation target.
3. Suggestion for the event to be hybrid.
4. Question about what language the presentation will be delivered in and will Wordly be available.
Staff provided the following responses:
1. The focus is on multi diverse families, various heritages, and issues related to homelessness. This event is designed to be shorter than last year’s with a theme of Allyship.
2. The goal is to have a higher turnout than last year’s event.
3. The event will be hybrid and marketing materials will be provided.
4. The event will be hosted in English, and Wordly will be used to provide translation.
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March 13, 2025Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Public Comment opened at 7:46 p.m.
Sam, Case Manager, WeHope addressed concerns regarding seniors not being prioritized in the City Council meeting held on March 13.
Public Comment closed at 7:49 p.m.
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
None.
-Staff Comments
EAI Manager, Perdomo-Arciniegas informed Commissioners that they will receive a survey related to their experience using Wordly during tonight’s Spanish presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Syquia adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
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