Boards and Commissions Budget Review
As of the FY 2026/27 Recommended Budget hearing on June 2, 2026, eight of the City’s nine boards and commissions had an opportunity to review the FY 2026/27 Recommended Budget, which was made available on May 7, 2026, and provide meeting minutes. Staff will include any additional board and commission meeting minutes made available as part of the FY 2025/26 Budget Adoption RTC on June 16, 2026.
Given the short timeframe available for review of the minutes by the board and commissions, some of the minutes are draft minutes or action summaries.
Recommendations to Council on the budget were voted on and comments are detailed in the minutes.
The following commissions minutes are attached:
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Planning Commission
Sustainability Commission
Housing and Human Services Commission
Heritage Preservation Commission
Arts Commission
Board of Library Trustees
Parks and Recreation Commission
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City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission
6:30 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Public Participation
6:30 P.M. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Chair Wilson led the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
Chair Jonathan Wilson
Vice Chair Bryce Beagle
Commissioner Alex Bonne
Commissioner Geeta Gollakota
Commissioner Dan Hafeman
Commissioner Leia Mehlman
Present 6 -
Commissioner Diyi ZhuAbsent 1 -
Council Liaison Chang (present)
Commissioner Zhu's absence is excused.
Commissioner Gollakota arrived at 6:38 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Wilson made announcements regarding the City's Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, and Community Equity Assessment & Community Forums.
Public Comment opened at 6:39 p.m.
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Meeting Minutes - Draft
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 6:40 p.m.
STUDY SESSION
A 26-0546 Review Complete Streets Checklist to qualify for future discretionary transportation funds or grant program
endorsements from Metropolitan Transportation Commission Kevin Chen, Principal Transportation Engineer, gave a presentation. Highlighting the following:
- Checklist guidelines
- Project list
- Feedback
Vice Chair Beagle asked about the following:
- The Complete Streets Checklist process
Mr. Chen and Angela Obeso, Transportation & Traffic Manager, responded.
Commissioner Bonne asked about the following:
- Whether future projects will receive an earlier and more detailed Commission review
Mr. Chen responded.
Commissioner Hafeman asked about the following:
- The Complete Streets Checklist process
Ms. Obeso, Lillian Tsang, Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner and Mr. Chen, responded.
Commissioner Mehlman asked about the following:
- Whether a Complete Streets Checklist review is needed for future projects Ms. Obeso responded.
Chair Wilson asked about the following:
- Whether the Bernardo Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Undercrossing spans from Caltrain to Central Expressway
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- Tunnel ventilation requirements
Mr. Chen and Ms. Obeso responded.
Public Comment opened at 7:18 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:18 p.m.
Vice Chair Beagle commented on the following:
- Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) requirements and whether the City is fulfilling them
Commissioner Hafeman commented on the following:
- Emphasized the importance of the Mary Avenue Grade Separation Project Commissioner Mehlman commented on the following:
- Mary Avenue Grade Separation Project
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 26-0547 Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2026.
Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2026 as submitted.
Public Comment opened at 7:25 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:25 p.m.
Commissioner Hafeman moved and Commissioner Mehlman seconded the motion to approve item 1.A.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes Chair Wilson
Commissioner Bonne
Commissioner Gollakota
Commissioner Hafeman
Commissioner Mehlman
5 -
No 0
Absent Commissioner Zhu1 -
Abstain Vice Chair Beagle1 -
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 26-0023 Recommend to City Council Adoption of FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget
Staff makes no recommendation.
Thinh Le, Transportation Engineer, gave a summary report regarding the FY 2026/27 Recommended Budget.
Commissioner Mehlman asked about the following:
- Details regarding Safe Routes to School (SRTS) working group - Any Department of Public Works (DPW) operating budget line items for bicycle infrastructure
Ms. Obeso and Ms. Tsang responded.
Commissioner Hafeman asked about the following:
- Citywide staffing growth
- Transporation & Traffic Division staffing
- SRTS program revamping
Ms. Obeso responded.
Vice Chair Beagle asked about the following:
- Mary Avenue Extension project
- Stevens Creek Trail Extension (Dale/Heatherstone to Remington) project status - Clarification regarding purpose of East and West Channel Trail Construction project
- Specifics regarding Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements project Ms. Obeso and Ms. Tsang responded.
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Chair Wilson called for a recess at 8:01 p.m. Chair Wilson reconvened the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Commissioner Gollakota asked about the following:
- Discussed the SRTS spending proposal and whether it would meaningfully improve access to schools.
- How staff can weigh in or make suggestions on how to make the difference - SRTS bicycle and pedestrian improvement radius
Ms. Obeso, Ms. Tsang and Council Liaison Chang responded.
Commissioner Bonne asked about the following:
- Whether it would be more appropriate to operate SRTS under DPW Ms. Obeso and Council Liaison Chang responded.
Vice Chair Beagle asked about the following:
- Funding status and start timeline for the “Establish Safety Corridors for Speed Limit Reduction” project
Ms. Obeso and Ms. Tsang responded.
Public Comment opened at 8:27 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 8:27 p.m.
Commissioner Hafeman moved and Commissioner Mehlman seconded the motion to recommend to City Council the adoption of FY 2026/27 recommended budget.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes Chair Wilson
Vice Chair Beagle
Commissioner Bonne
Commissioner Gollakota
Commissioner Hafeman
Commissioner Mehlman
6 -
No 0
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Absent Commissioner Zhu1 -
3 26-0548 Report and Discussion of Recent Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting
Commissioner Mehlman gave the meeting summary report regarding the following topics:
- Committee Staff Report
- Funding
- Presentation on SB63: 5 County regional measure
- Vasona corridor update
- Winchester Station Transit Oriented Development Access Improvement Project - Misc upcoming events
- San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail closure dates
Public Comment opened at 8:36 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 8:37 p.m.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Hafeman asked about the following:
- Inquired about Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)
Ms. Obeso and Ms. Tsang responded.
-Staff Comments
Mr. Le commented on the following:
- Bike to Wherever Day updates
- Plaza Del Sol station: 148 stopped by and 141 passed by - Maude Avenue/Sunnyvale Avenue station: 55 stopped by and 158 passed by - East Channel Trail Study
- Phase 3 public engagement at Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival on Saturday, June 6
- Peery Park Rides service area expansion, May 1
- Borregas Avenue Parking Study Project
- Online survey active until May 31 at midnight
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
26-0552 BPAC 2026 Annual Work Plan
26-0556 Active Items List May 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
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City of Sunnyvale
Excerpt Meeting Minutes - Draft
Planning Commission
7:00 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Special Meeting: No Study Session | Public Hearing - 7:00 PM 7 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Iglesias called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Chair Nathan Iglesias
Vice Chair Neela Shukla
Commissioner Galen Kim Davis
Commissioner Chris Figone
Commissioner Martin Pyne
Commissioner Michael Serrone
Commissioner Ilan Sigura
Present: 7 -
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
3. 26-0508 Review Planning Program Budget and Fees for FY 2026/2027.
Planning Officer Shaunn Mendrin presented the staff report with an oral presentation.
Commissioner Davis noted that $69.4 million of the City’s reserves will be used. He asked what the reserve balance will be as a result. Planning Officer Mendrin answered that he is not certain of what the reserve balance will be.
Commissioner Davis spoke in support of completing an audit every three to four years to maximize the City’s Utility Users Tax (UUT) revenue.
Commissioner Serrone commented that he is pleased to see an increase in staffing and funding for homelessness services and prevention. However, he shared his concern that funding for such programs may not be enough considering the recent elimination of safe parking programs in favor of tiny homes or other transitional
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Commissioner Serrone shared his thoughts on supporting neighborhood serving retail in the City and expressed his hope in seeing increased high-density housing in the Moffett Park area.
Commissioner Serrone stated that the new selection process for Council Priority Projects does not allow for the recommendation of several alternative projects to the City Council for consideration.
Commissioner Serrone spoke in overall support for the recommended FY 2026/2027 budget for the Planning Program.
Commissioner Pyne stated that the Planning Commission should be given the opportunity to forward budget recommendations to the City Council prior to their Budget Workshop. However, he added that the Planning Commission may still make recommendations after the Budget Workshop to reverse any decisions made by the City Council pertaining to the budget for the Planning Program.
Commissioner Pyne agreed that increased staffing in the City’s Community Development Department will be beneficial.
Commissioner Pyne confirmed with Planning Officer Mendrin that no corrections need to be made to misspelled references to Peery Park in the staff report.
Chair Iglesias asked about whether the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) Toolkit is working as intended. Planning Officer Mendrin answered that he would investigate it and follow up with the Planning Commission later.
Chair Iglesias confirmed with Planning Officer Mendrin that an increase in Planning Division staffing is intended to close the gap between the targeted and actual achievements for performance indicators.
Chair Iglesias asked why staff is not recommending funding for Council Priority Project OCM 2026-18 when there is no associated cost. Planning Officer Mendrin answered that he is unsure why support for this Council Priority Project is not recommended.
Vice Chair Shukla agreed with Commissioner Serrone that additional funding may be needed for Council Priority Project OCM 2026-1.
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May 26, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Vice Chair Shukla asked about the City’s use of drone surveillance, but Planning Officer Mendrin stated he is unsure about the details on funding for this.
Commissioner Figone and Planning Officer Mendrin discussed the ways the City permit process is being streamlined.
Chair Iglesias opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public speakers for this agenda item.
Chair Iglesias closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Commissioner Pyne moved, and Commissioner Davis seconded the motion to recommend to the City Council funding for Council Priority Project OCM 2026-1: Support Neighborhood-Serving Retail in Sunnyvale.
Commissioner Pyne spoke in support of maintaining the City’s retail.
Commissioner Davis confirmed his support for the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Chair Iglesias
Vice Chair Shukla
Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Figone
Commissioner Pyne
Commissioner Serrone
Commissioner Sigura
7 -
No: 0
This recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at the June 2, 2026, meeting.
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City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
Sustainability Commission
7:00 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
Monday, May 18, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
26-0528 Annual Review of City Manager’s Recommended Budget Full budget available online at:
Sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/governance/city-budget Staff addressed comments and questions from the Commissioners on the City Manager’s FY 2026/27 Recommended Budget (Recommended Budget), highlighting operations and service changes in Volume 1 - Summary and Operating Budget. The Commission discussed the Recommended Budget and asked clarification questions of staff.
Chair Nabhan opened the Public Hearing at 8:48 p.m.
No public comment.
Chair Nabhan closed the Public Hearing at 8:49 p.m.
MOTION: Commissioner Parenteau moved, and Commissioner Chang seconded, a motion to provide the following recommendations on the City Manager’s Recommended Budget for FY 2026/27 to City Council, and to nominate Chair Nabhan to convey these recommendations to City Council verbally and in writing:
- Support Budget Supplement 1 Items, DPS 2026-13 – Reinventing and Revitalizing Sunnyvale’s Safe Routes to School Program and DPW 2026-4 – Clearing the Sidewalk Maintenance Backlog
- Maintain and enhance sustainable library activities:
- Encourage expansion of sustainable library activities to the Lakewood Library
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- Request sustainable librarian position be considered for another term/long term position
- Update CPP OCM 2026-1 – Support Neighborhood-Serving
Retail in Sunnyvale to include an objective to evaluate the impacts on Climate Action Playbook goals
- Support Budget Supplement 2, Item 2B.1 – supporting implementation of street tree repopulation with equity lens
- Expand outreach to community college and high school students with the goal of increasing participation in:
- Safe Routes to School Working Group through the inclusion of student representatives (CPP 2026-13)
- Advisory Committees (CPP 2026-11)
- Consider expansion of the Sunnyvale Citywide Microtransit Service to include transportation to and from local community colleges
- Rephrase “using computer assistance” within CPP CDD 2026-22 – Streamlining the Permitting Process to ensure the goal of removing AI is achieved and clarify the intent
- Do not support Budget Supplement 2, Item 2A.1: Remove 1 FTE Parks Worker 1 The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Chair Nabhan
Vice Chair Pistone
Commissioner Chang
Commissioner Ford
Commissioner Jansen
Commissioner Kunz
Commissioner Parenteau
7 -
No: 0
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City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Housing and Human Services
Commission
7:00 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Friedlander called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Morgan Friedlander
Commissioner Scott Duncan
Commissioner Rao Shen
Commissioner Carol Weiss
Present: 4 -
Vice Chair Leesa RiviereAbsent: 1 -
Council Liaison Klein (present)
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 26-0511 Recommend to City Council Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget
Housing Officer, Amanda Stoltz presented a staff report on the Housing Division portion of the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget. The Commission reviewed the housing-related budget items within its purview. Staff explained that Sunnyvale’s proposed citywide budget totals approximately $648.3 million, with 14 net new positions proposed citywide and no projected deficit. The City continues to budget using a 20-year sustainability cycle.
Staff provided an overview of major Housing Division funding sources, including:
Housing Mitigation Fund: Current balance exceeding $38 million. Staff reported that a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) released in January 2026 for affordable housing development projects may reduce the fund by approximately 40% if fully
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awarded. The City anticipates approximately $10 million in future biennial NOFA activity and projected loan repayments of $6.8 million over the next decade to sustain the fund.
Below Market Rate (BMR) Fund: Balance of approximately $14 million, with future affordable housing project commitments potentially reducing the fund by approximately 58%. Staff anticipates future biennial allocations of approximately $3 million.
Federal Grant Programs: Staff reported that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding remained stable at slightly over $1 million, while HOME funding remained steady at approximately $383,000 annually. Staff noted that CDBG program income supports the City’s housing loan program.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA): Funds support the City’s Senior Accessibility Modifications Program and street outreach services.
Former Redevelopment Agency Funds: Expected to phase out by 2033 and currently support components of the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TIBRA) program.
Staff also highlighted a Council priority related to Public Sector Workforce Housing, noting that Council directed staff to engage local school districts to explore potential participation in future workforce housing efforts, though staff did not recommend funding the feasibility study at this time.
Additionally, staff discussed proposed investments to address homelessness, including approximately $43 million over 20 years for homelessness-related services, ongoing work on the Strategy to Address Homelessness, and feasibility studies related to interim housing, safe parking, vehicular homelessness, and related programs.
Commissioner Questions and Discussion
Commissioner Weiss asked about references to street outreach services and requested clarification on which organization provides those services. Staff explained that the City contracts with WeHOPE, which has provided services since August 2024 and is currently in its second contract year with renewal options available.
Commissioner Weiss also expressed concern regarding the adequacy of the
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proposed homelessness funding and asked whether additional funding sources may be pursued. Staff explained that the forthcoming Strategy to Address Homelessness will identify program costs, available funding sources, and funding gaps to inform future Council decisions. Staff stated the strategy is anticipated to return to the Commission in September 2026.
Further discussion occurred regarding progress on safe parking programs, community outreach efforts, feasibility studies for City-owned sites, and inclement weather shelter programming. Staff noted the City has transitioned its temporary shelter and hotel voucher efforts during inclement weather from a pilot program into an ongoing program due to continued need and full utilization.
Commissioner Duncan commented positively on the budget’s increased focus on homelessness and raised questions regarding projected increases in BMR in-lieu fees reflected in future years. Staff explained that projected increases correspond to already approved developments expected to pay fees in future years.
Commissioner Duncan also requested clarification regarding HOME reserve balances, observing increased reserve amounts in the budget. Staff explained that the reserve reflects prior-year HOME allocations and program income that were not fully expended and subsequently rolled into future years, primarily supporting the TBRA program.
Commissioner Shen requested information regarding the 14 proposed citywide positions included in the budget. Staff clarified that none of the positions were for Housing Division staff but identified where the positions were listed in the broader budget document.
Commissioner Shen also asked questions regarding the proposed Public Sector Workforce Housing feasibility study, including whether local school districts and teachers would be included and whether the study would generate actionable implementation tools. Staff clarified that Council did not move forward with the proposed study at this time and instead directed staff to engage school districts regarding potential future participation in workforce housing opportunities. Staff also emphasized that Sunnyvale’s existing BMR programs currently serve workers who live or work in the city, including teachers and public sector employees.
Chair Friedlander opened and closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
MOTION: Commissioner Duncan moved and Commissioner Weiss seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Recommend to City Council Adoption of FY
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2026-27 Recommended Budget.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Chair Friedlander
Commissioner Duncan
Commissioner Shen
Commissioner Weiss
4 -
No: 0
Absent: Vice Chair Riviere1 -
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Friedlander adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
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City of Sunnyvale
Excerpt Meeting Minutes - Draft
Heritage Preservation Commission
7:00 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Meeting Online link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/93323345826 7 P.M. HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Garrett called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Chair William Garrett
Vice Chair Pamela Sharma
Commissioner Sue-Ellen Johnson
Commissioner Charles McManis
Commissioner Ashmita Rajkumar
Commissioner Parthiv Rawal
Commissioner Aaron Sofaer
Present: 7 -
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
3. 26-0570 Review Planning Program Budget and Fees for FY 2026/2027 Senior Planner Momoko Ishijima provide comments to the Commission on the FY 2024/25 Recommended Budget as it pertains to this Commission.
MOTION:Commissioner McManis moved and Vice Chair Sharma seconded the motion to make a formal recommendation to the City Council on the FY 2026/27 Recommended Budget.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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June 3, 2026Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Yes: Chair Garrett
Vice Chair Sharma
Commissioner Johnson
Commissioner McManis
Commissioner Rajkumar
Commissioner Rawal
Commissioner Sofaer
7 -
No: 0
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City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Arts Commission
6:00 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Special Joint Meeting with the Board of Library Trustees and Parks and Recreation Commission
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Veith called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Agnes Veith
Vice Chair Kathryn Filley
Commissioner Molly Kauffman
Commissioner Mariia Tkachenko
Commissioner Christina Wright
Present: 5 -
Council Liasion Srinivasan (present)
Board of Library Trustees
ROLL CALL
Present: 3 - Vice Chair Carter Hu
Board Member Yael Hod
Board Member David Liu
Absent: 2 - Chair Meena Juttukonda
Board Member Winnie Lam
Council Liasion Mehlinger (absent)
Chair Juttukonda and Board Member Lam's absences are excused Parks and Recreation Commission
ROLL CALL
Present: 3 - Chair David Kesting
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Commissoner Daniel Bremond
Commissoner Prashant Gattani
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Dona Mason
Commissioner Prakash Giri
Council Liasion Sell (present)
Vice Chair Mason's absence is unexcused
Commissioner Giri's absence is excused
STUDY SESSION
A 26-0517 Brown Act Training for Board and Commission Members Melissa Tronquet, Senior Assistant City Attorney, presented basic training on Ralph M. Brown Act Basics. Highlights included: understanding the purpose of and requirements for open public meetings, key areas of risk, the five key elements of open government, agenda requirements, permissible non-agenda items, public comment, what a meeting is, serial meetings, exceptions to Brown Act meetings, social media, and consequences of Brown Act violations.
Chair Veith opened public comment.
Henry S. addressed the board and commissions regarding the importance of transparency, public trust, and governance practices beyond technical Brown Act compliance.
Chair Veith closed public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 26-0497 Review and Recommend Council Approve Recommended Budget
Matt Paulin, Director of Finance, and Dennis Jaw, Assistant Director of Finance, presented on the City's budget. Highlights included: legal framework and community values, budget principles, Council Budget Workshop, citywide revenues by source, citywide revenues by fund, top tax revenues, expenditures by type, expenditures by fund, reserve balances by type, park dedication fund, park dedication fee revenue, golf and tennis operations fund, Fiscal Year 2026/27 recommended budget, service level adjustments, and art funds.
Chair Veith opened public comment, and there being no speakers, closed public
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comment.
MOTION: Chair Kesting moved, and Commissioner Gattani seconded, the motion to recommend to Council approval of the recommended budget, and to recommend Council to fund the Parks and Recreation Council Priority Project submitted last year, titled "Comprehensive Field and Park Usage Data Collection".
The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 0
No: Commissioner Kauffman1 -
Abstain: Chair Veith
Vice Chair Filley
Commissioner Tkachenko
Commissioner Wright
4 -
Board of Library Trustees:
Yes: 1 - Board Member Yael Hod
No: 2 - Vice Chair Hu
Board Member David Liu
Absent: 2 - Chair Meena Juttukonda
Board Member Winnie Lam
Parks and Recreation Commission:
Yes: 3 - Chair David Kesting
Commissoner Daniel Bremond
Commissoner Prashant Gattani
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Dona Mason
Commissioner Prakash Giri
No: 0
MOTION: Board Member Hu moved, and Commissioner Kauffman seconded, the motion to recommend to Council approval of the recommended budget.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: Chair Veith
Vice Chair Filley
Commissioner Kauffman
Commissioner Tkachenko
Commissioner Wright
5 -
No: 0
Board of Library Trustees:
Yes: 3 - Vice Chair Carter Hu
Board Member Yael Hod
Board Member David Liu
No: 0
Absent: 2 - Chair Meena Juttukonda
Board Member Winnie Lam
Parks and Recreation Commission:
Yes: 2 - Commissoner Daniel Bremond
Commissoner Prashant Gattani
Abstained: 1 - Chair David Kesting
No: 0
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Dona Mason
Commissioner Prakash Giri
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Veith adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Board of Library Trustees
6:00 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Special Joint Meeting with the Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Veith called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Carter Hu
Board Member Yael Hod
Board Member David Liu
Present: 3 -
Chair Meena Juttukonda
Board Member Winnie Lam
Absent: 2 -
Council Liaison Mehlinger (absent)
Chair Juttukonda and Board Member Lam's absences are excused Arts Commission
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chair Agnes Veith
Vice Chair Kathryn Filley
Commissioner Molly Kauffman
Commissioner Christina Wright
Commissioner Mariia Tkachenko
Council Liaison Srinivasan (present)
Parks and Recreation Commission
ROLL CALL
Present: 3 - Chair David Kesting
Commissoner Daniel Bremond
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Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Dona Mason
Commissioner Prakash Giri
Council Liaison Sell (present)
Vice Chair Mason's absence is unexcused
Commissioner Giri's absence is excused
STUDY SESSION
26-0524 Brown Act Training for Board and Commission Members Melissa Tronquet, Senior Assistant City Attorney, presented basic training on Ralph M. Brown Act Basics. Highlights included: understanding the purpose of and requirements for open public meetings, key areas of risk, the five key elements of open government, agenda requirements, permissible non-agenda items, public comment, what a meeting is, serial meetings, exceptions to Brown Act meetings, social media, and consequences of Brown Act violations.
Chair Veith opened public comment.
Henry S. addressed the board and commissions regarding the importance of transparency, public trust, and governance practices beyond technical Brown Act compliance.
Chair Veith closed public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
26-0523 Review and Recommend Council Approve Recommended Budget
Matt Paulin, Director of Finance, and Dennis Jaw, Assistant Director of Finance, presented on the City's budget. Highlights included: legal framework and community values, budget principles, Council Budget Workshop, citywide revenues by source, citywide revenues by fund, top tax revenues, expenditures by type, expenditures by fund, reserve balances by type, park dedication fund, park dedication fee revenue, golf and tennis operations fund, Fiscal Year 2026/27 recommended budget, service level adjustments, and art funds.
Chair Veith opened public comment, and there being no speakers, closed public comment.
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May 20, 2026Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes - Draft MOTION: Chair Kesting moved, and Commissioner Gattani seconded, the motion to recommend to Council approval of the recommended budget, and to recommend Council to fund the Parks and Recreation Council Priority Project submitted last year, titled "Comprehensive Field and Park Usage Data Collection".
The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: Board Member Hod1 -
No: Vice Chair Hu
Board Member Liu
2 -
Absent: Chair Juttukonda
Board Member Lam
2 -
Arts Commission:
Abstained: 4 - Chair Agnes Veith
Vice Chair Kathryn Filley
Commissioner Christina Wright
Commissioner Mariia Tkachenko
No: 1 - Commissioner Molly Kauffman
Yes: 0
Parks and Recreation Commission:
Yes: 3 - Chair David Kesting
Commissoner Daniel Bremond
Commissoner Prashant Gattani
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Dona Mason
Commissioner Prakash Giri
No: 0
MOTION: Board Member Hu moved, and Commissioner Kauffman seconded, the motion to recommend to Council approval of the recommended budget.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Board Member Hod
Board Member Liu
3 -
No: 0
Absent: Chair Juttukonda
Board Member Lam
2 -
Arts Commission:
Yes: 5 - Chair Agnes Veith
Vice Chair Kathryn Filley
Commissioner Molly Kauffman
Commissioner Christina Wright
Commissioner Mariia Tkachenko
No: 0
Parks and Recreation Commission:
Yes: 2 - Commissoner Daniel Bremond
Commissoner Prashant Gattani
Abstained: 1 - Chair David Kesting
No: 0
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Dona Mason
Commissioner Prakash Giri
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Veith adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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Meeting Minutes - Draft
Parks and Recreation Commission
6:00 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Special Joint Meeting with the Arts Commission and Board of Library Trustees
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Veith called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair David Kesting
Commissioner Daniel Bremond
Commissioner Prashant Gattani
Present: 3 -
Vice Chair Dona Mason
Commissioner Prakash Giri
Absent: 2 -
Council Liaison Sell (present)
Vice Chair Mason's absence is unexcused
Commissioner Giri's absence is excused
Arts Commission
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Chair Agnes Veith
Vice Chair Kathryn Filley
Commissioner Molly Kauffman
Commissioner Mariia Tkchenko
Commissioner Christina Wright
Council Liaison Srinivasan (present)
Board of Library Trustees
ROLL CALL
Present: 3 - Vice Chair Carter Hu
Attachment 5
May 20, 2026Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Board Member David Liu
Board Member Yael Hud
Absent: 2 - Chair Meena Juttukonda
Board Member Winnie Lam
Council Liaison Mehlinger (absent)
Chair Juttukonda and Board Member Lam's absences are excused
STUDY SESSION
26-0522 Brown Act Training for Board and Commission Members Melissa Tronquet, Senior Assistant City Attorney, presented basic training on Ralph M. Brown Act Basics. Highlights included: understanding the purpose of and requirements for open public meetings, key areas of risk, the five key elements of open government, agenda requirements, permissible non-agenda items, public comment, what a meeting is, serial meetings, exceptions to Brown Act meetings, social media, and consequences of Brown Act violations.
Chair Veith opened public comment.
Henry S. addressed the board and commissions regarding the importance of transparency, public trust, and governance practices beyond technical Brown Act compliance.
Chair Veith closed public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
26-0496 Review and Recommend Council Approve Recommended Budget
Matt Paulin, Director of Finance, and Dennis Jaw, Assistant Director of Finance, presented on the City's budget. Highlights included: legal framework and community values, budget principles, Council Budget Workshop, citywide revenues by source, citywide revenues by fund, top tax revenues, expenditures by type, expenditures by fund, reserve balances by type, park dedication fund, park dedication fee revenue, golf and tennis operations fund, Fiscal Year 2026/27 recommended budget, service level adjustments, and art funds.
Chair Veith opened public comment, and there being no speakers, closed public comment.
Attachment 5
May 20, 2026Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft MOTION: Chair Kesting moved, and Commissioner Gattani seconded, the motion to recommend to Council approval of the recommended budget, and to recommend Council to fund the Parks and Recreation Council Priority Project submitted last year, titled "Comprehensive Field and Park Usage Data Collection".
The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: Chair Kesting
Commissioner Bremond
Commissioner Gattani
3 -
No: 0
Absent: Vice Chair Mason
Commissioner Giri
2 -
Arts Commission:
Abstained: 4 - Chair Agnes Veith
Vice Chair Filley
Commissioner Christina Wright
Commissioner Mariia Tkachenko
No: 1 - Commissioner Molly Kauffman
Board of Library Trustees:
Yes: 1 - Board Member Hod
No: 2 - Vice Chair Carter Hu
Board Member David Liu
Absent: 2 - Chair Meena Juttukonda
Board Member Winnie Lam
MOTION: Board Member Hu moved, and Commissioner Kauffman seconded, the motion to recommend to Council approval of the recommended budget.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Commissioner Bremond
Commissioner Gattani
2 -
Attachment 5
May 20, 2026Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft No: 0
Absent: Vice Chair Mason
Commissioner Giri
2 -
Abstain: Chair Kesting1 -
Arts Commission:
Yes: 5 - Chair Agnes Veith
Vice Chair Filley
Commissioner Molly Kauffman
Commissioner Christina Wright
Commissioner Mariia Tkachenko
No: 0
Board of Library Trustees:
Yes: 3 - Vice Chair Carter Hu
Board Member Yael Hod
Board Member David Liu
Absent: 2 - Chair Meena Juttukonda
Board Member Winnie Lam
No: 0
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Veith adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Attachment 5