Form Name: Boards and Commissions Application
Unique ID: 1335031049
Applicant Information
Name Yency Guio
Are you a Sunnyvale resident? Yes
How long have you lived in
Sunnyvale?
3 years
Description Area Residence Notice:Unless otherwise noted, your principal place of residence must be in Sunnyvale. You must live in Sunnyvale at the time of appointment and at all times during service on a board or commission.
Current Main Residence
Email
Phone
Are you currently a registered
voter in Sunnyvale?
No
Have you ever served on a City of
Sunnyvale board or commission?
No
Have you attended a meeting of
the City Council, or a board or
commission?
Yes
Briefly describe what you learned
by watching or attending a
meeting of the City Council,
board or commission. What
improvements would you
suggest?
He atendido a diferentes meetings del consejo de la ciudad, el último en el que participé junto con los lideres de mi comunidad fue en diciembre de 2024, cuando abogamos por los hoteles para nuestros vecinos sin vivienda para protegerlos del clima extremo.
Have you attended meetings of
the board(s) or commission(s) for
which you are applying?
No
Board or Commission Selection
First Choice Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Applicant Qualifications
Yency Guio
Translations attached at the end of application
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Date Received:
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Voter registration verified:
On: ___________________
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Date Received:
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4/14/25
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What motivated you to apply for
this board or commission?
hay varias razones por las cuales me motivaron a aplicar a esta comisión.
1. Ayudar a fomentar a que Sunnyvale sea vialmente una ciudad más.
2. Fomente la sostenibilidad ambiental incentivando el uso frecuente de la bicicleta.
3. Apoyar iniciativas que promuevan espacios recreativos donde se incite el uso de la bicicleta, los patines o patinetas.
4. Organizar paseos en grupo, talleres de educación vial o campañas de concientización del uso de las bicicletas y las vias.
What skills or attributes can you
bring to this board or
commission?
1. Puedo aportar ideas que favorezcan la integración de la bicicleta como medio de transporte cotidiano.
2. Ayudar a identificar zonas claves para ciclovías o estaciones de bicicletas.
3. Como trabajo en una escuela de sunnyvale quiero trasmitir conocimiento tanto para los padres como los niños la seguridad en las vias para que los niños que llegan en bici a la escuela lo hagan de forma segura.
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 the board or commission. What
steps would you take to
effectively exercise this specific
board or commission role?
1. Crear ciclovías
2. Crear puntos específicos donde se alquilen bicicletas y se entreguen de un punto a otro.
3. Crear mapas de rutas segura para el usa de las bicicletas y los peatones
4. Ayuda a mantener la comisión activa, enfocada y conectada con la comunidad.
Education – List college degrees,
majors and any relevant training
or experience that demonstrates
your ability to effectively serve
on this board or commission.
1. Abogada graduada de la Universidad Libre de Colombia
2. Especialización en derecho de la Universidad del Rosario de Colombia
3. Diplomado en formación y liderazgo politico de la Universidad Sergio Arboleda de Colombia
Yency Guio
Describe your involvement in
community activities, volunteer
and civic organizations.
Actualmente hago parte de los lideres comunitarios de Sunnyvale, por lo que he participado en diferentes actividades como han sido los siguientes.
1. abogar por abogamos por los hoteles para nuestros vecinos sin vivienda para protegerlos del clima extremo.
2. participar en el festival Iberoamericano organizado por el centro comunitario de Sunnyvale
3. participación en las ferias de recurso de la ciudad de Sunnyvale
4. colaboración con las escuelas promoviendo la participación ciudadana y los recurso que ofrece el Centro Comunitario
5. Actividades en el Shelter de sunnyvale
Description Area 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 related
to the above code and policy?
No
Are you willing to accept a
temporary appointment for the
remainder of an unexpired term?
Yes
Board or Commission-Specific Questions
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Category One: I am a bicyclist or
pedestrian residing in Sunnyvale.
Yes
Like many Santa Clara County
cities, Sunnyvale is faced with
problems stemming from traffic
congestion and air pollution.
Suggest ways the City can
improve facilities for bicyclists
and pedestrians. Also, how might
the City improve education and
safety programs for motorists,
bicyclists and pedestrians?
1. Educación pública y campañas de concientización, estas campañas pueden ser atreves de redes sociales, en la biblioteca y principalmente en las escuelas con programas de seguridad vial para que desde los más pequeños adquieran conciencia de su propia seguridad cuando se va en Bicicleta como cuando somos peatones.
2. Mejorar la señalización e iluminación de los cruces peatonales.
3. Los carriles para bicicletas tengan separación física.
4. Contra con más sensores de velocidad y cámaras en zonas escolares o con alto índice de accidentes.
5. Hacer uso de la tecnología creando Apps donde la comunidad pueda reportar puntos peligrosos, permitiendo generar una estadística y validar cuales son los factores.
6. hacer cursos de reeducación vial obligatorios para aquellos infractores reincidentes
Yency Guio
Description Area View the Active Transportation Plan
Have you read the Active
Transportation Plan?
Yes
What are your thoughts on the
Active Transportation Plan?
Es un plan que puede beneficiar a la comunidad, pero pienso que se debe dar a conocer a más personas en la comunidad, ya que indagando en mi zona muchas personas no conocen del Plan de Transporte Activo, por lo que se debería haber más divulgación y socialización de este tema, para tener un abanico más amplio de opiniones y comentarios qué puedan enriquecer este plan y hacerlo más equitativo para la todos.
Description Area View the Vision Zero Plan
Have you read the Vision Zero
Plan?
Yes
What are your thoughts on the
Vision Zero Plan?
La creación de este plan tiene un propósito muy valioso para conservar la vida y la seguridad vial de los residentes de Sunnyvale, sin embargo, los objetivos y los plazos que se designaron no se han cumplido a cabalidad lo que ralentizaría la finalidad del Plan.
Demographic Information
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Your gender
Description Area
LGBTQIA+ Identity
Race or Ethnicity (select all that
apply)
Do you speak a language other
than English?
Which languages?
Household Income
Residence - Are you a
Yency Guio
Do you live in a Apartment/Condo
Do you have any other identities*
you would like to share with us?
No
Your Agreement
Description Area IMPORTANT NOTICE – READ BEFORE SIGNING:By selecting both “Yes” and “Submit Form” below I am adding my digital signature to this application. I am also agreeing with the following statements:All statements I have made on this application are true and correct.I authorize the City of Sunnyvale (City) to investigate the accuracy of this information.I release the City from all claims and liabilities arising from such investigation.I acknowledge that any false statement on this application will be grounds for the City to deny my appointment. A false statement discovered later, will be grounds to dismiss me from my appointment at any time.I acknowledge that any false statement on this application could lead to criminal charges. Charges could fall under California Penal Code, Section 115 or other applicable law.
I agree Yes
Your full name Yency Guio Reyes
Date Apr 14, 2025
Yency Guio
Yency Guio
Translated Responses
Briefly describe what you learned by watching or attending a meeting of the City Council, board or commission. What improvements would you suggest? I've attended various city council meetings; the last one I participated in, along with the leaders of my community, was in December 2024, when we advocated for hotels for our unhoused neighbors to protect them from extreme weather.
What motivated you to apply for this board or commission? There are several reasons that motivated me to apply to this commission:
1. To help promote making Sunnyvale a more bike-friendly city.
2. To encourage environmental sustainability by promoting frequent bicycle use.
3. To support initiatives that promote recreational spaces where the use of bicycles, roller skates, or skateboards is encouraged.
4. To organize group rides, road safety education workshops, and awareness campaigns about bicycle and road use.
What skills or attributes can you bring to this board or commission?
1. I can contribute ideas that support the integration of bicycles as an everyday mode of transportation.
2. I can help identify key areas for bike lanes or bicycle stations.
3. Since I work at a school in Sunnyvale, I want to share knowledge with both parents and children about road safety so that kids who bike to school can do so safely.
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 the board or commission.
What steps would you take to effectively exercise this specific board or commission role?
1. Create bike lanes.
2. Establish specific points where bicycles can be rented and dropped off at different locations.
3. Create maps of safe routes for bicycle and pedestrian use.
4. Help keep the commission active, focused, and connected with the community
Education – List college degrees, majors and any relevant training or experience that demonstrates your ability to effectively serve on this board or commission.
1. Attorney at Law from Universidad Libre de Colombia
2. Specialization in Law from Universidad del Rosario in Colombia
3. Certification in Political Leadership from Universidad Sergio Arboleda in Colombia
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.
I am currently part of the community leaders in Sunnyvale, which has allowed me to participate in various activities, including the following:
1. Advocating for hotels for our unhoused neighbors to protect them from extreme weather.
Yency Guio
2. Participating in the Ibero-American Festival organized by the Sunnyvale Community Center.
3. Participating in resource fairs organized by the City of Sunnyvale.
4. Collaborating with schools to promote civic engagement and raise awareness about the resources offered by the Community Center.
5. Supporting activities at the Sunnyvale shelter.
Like many Santa Clara County cities, Sunnyvale is faced with problems stemming from traffic congestion and air pollution. Suggest ways the City can improve facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians. Also, how might the City improve education and safety programs for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians?
1. Public education and awareness campaigns — these can be carried out through social media, at the library, and especially in schools through road safety programs, so that even the youngest children become aware of their own safety both as cyclists and pedestrians.
2. Improve signage and lighting at pedestrian crossings.
3. Ensure bike lanes have physical separation from motor vehicle traffic.
4. Install more speed sensors and cameras in school zones or areas with high accident rates.
5. Utilize technology by creating apps where the community can report dangerous spots, allowing for data collection and analysis to identify key risk factors.
6. Implement mandatory traffic safety re-education courses for repeat offenders.
What are your thoughts on the Active Transportation Plan? It’s a plan that can benefit the community, but I believe it needs to be made more widely known. After asking around in my area, I found that many people are not aware of the Active Transportation Plan. There should be more outreach and community engagement on this topic to gather a broader range of opinions and feedback that could enrich the plan and make it more equitable for everyone.
What are your thoughts on the Vision Zero Plan?
The creation of this plan has a very valuable purpose to preserve the life and road safety of Sunnyvale residents. However, the objectives and deadlines that were set have not been fully met, which could slow down the plan's ultimate goal.
Yency Guio