Housing and Human Services Commission
Regular MeetingSunnyvale, CA · January 22, 2025
Minutes
City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Final
Housing and Human Services
Commission
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 7:00 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W Olive Avenue Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Chair Duncan led the salute to the United States flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chair Scott Duncan
Vice Chair Carol Weiss
Commissioner Morgan Friedlander
Commissioner Ken Hiremath
Commissioner Elizabeth Steward
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Jim Davis
Commissioner Leesa Riviere
Commissioner Davis' absence is unexcused.
Commissioner Riviere's absence is unexcused.
Council Liaison Srinivasan (present)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Duncan opened Oral Communications at 7:10 p.m.
City Manager, Tim Kirby, made announcements regarding newly elected City
Council members, as well as the upcoming Study Issue Ranking and Budget
Workshop.
Chair Duncan closed Oral Communications at 7:13 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Chair Weiss moved and Commissioner Hiremath seconded the motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Chair Duncan
Vice Chair Weiss
Commissioner Friedlander
Commissioner Hiremath
Commissioner Steward
No: 0
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Riviere
1.A 25-0076 Approve the Housing and Human Services Commission
Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 25-0066 Consider Potential Modifications to Relocation Assistance
Requirements for Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.71
Residential Tenant Protections Programs and Provide
Direction to Staff
Affordable Housing Manager, Ernie DeFrenchi, gave the staff presentation.
After a lengthy discussion, Chair Duncan opened and closed the Public Hearing at
7:33 p.m.
Commissioner Steward moved and Vice Chair Weiss seconded the motion to direct
staff to return to Council with an Ordinance to amend SMC Chapter 19.71:
Residential Tenant Protections Programs to increase relocation assistance for no
fault, just cause evictions to three months of rent; and to make an exception that this
requirement does not apply to sole proprietorship property owners that own 7
properties or less.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Chair Duncan
Vice Chair Weiss
Commissioner Steward
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No: 2 - Commissioner Friedlander
Commissioner Hiremath
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Riviere
3 25-0074 Review and Rank 2025 Study Issues
Housing Officer, Jenny Carloni, gave the staff report.
After further discussion, Chair Duncan opened and closed the public hearing at 7:34
p.m.
Chair Duncan asked if there is a motion to drop CDD 25-01 Affordable Housing for
Sunnyvale School Personnel.
Vice Chair Weiss motioned and Chair Duncan seconded the motion to drop CDD
25-01 Study Issue.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Chair Duncan
Vice Chair Weiss
Commissioner Friedlander
Commissioner Steward
No: 1 - Commissioner Hiremath
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Riviere
Vice Chair Weiss motioned and Commissioner Hiremath seconded the motion to
approve and rank CDD 2024-04 as the number one (1) Study Issue.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Chair Duncan
Vice Chair Weiss
Commissioner Friedlander
Commissioner Hiremath
Commissioner Steward
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No: 0
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Riviere
4 25-0215 Review Council Policy 7.2.19 (Boards and Commissions) to
Allow Board/Commission Members to Respond to Requests to
Meet with Members of the Public
Housing Officer, Jenny Carloni, gave the staff report and answered any clarifying
questions from commissioners.
5 25-0216 Review Council Policy 7.2.20, Reasonable Accommodation for
Council and Board/Commission Members
Housing Officer, Jenny Carloni, gave the staff report and answered any clarifying
questions from commissioners.
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
-Staff Comments
- Jenny Carloni thanked Joseph Otaguro for filling in as Recording Officer for the
meeting.
- Jenny Carloni let the commissioners know that the next meeting on Feb. 26 will
include presentations for the CDBG/HOME Grant Awards.
- Council Liaison Srinivasan thanked the Housing and Human Services Commission
for their service.
- Jenny Carloni announced that our Councilmember Cisneros will be the Council
Liaison beginning in February.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
6 25-0077 Housing and Human Services Commission Proposed Study
Issues, Calendar Year: 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Duncan adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda - Final
Housing and Human Services
Commission
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 7:00 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA
94086
Meeting online link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/92867949471
Public Participation
View the end of the agenda for information on:
• Public participation options
• Language access and translation
• Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
• Legal notices
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CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order in the Redwood Conference Room.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Prior to opening public comment on Oral Communications, the Chair may determine
it would be impractical to include remote public comment for the purpose of
timeliness of the meeting or conducting an orderly meeting.
Oral Communications is the opportunity for the public to address the Housing and
Human Services Commission on items not listed on the agenda and is limited to 15
minutes with a maximum of up to three minutes per speaker (one appearance per
speaker). Note the Brown Act does not allow the Commission to take action on an
item not listed on the agenda. To address the Commission, refer to the notice at the
end of this agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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All matters listed on the consent calendar will be acted upon by one motion unless
discussion is requested by a Commissioner or the public. To address the
Commission, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda.
1.A 25-0076 Approve the Housing and Human Services Commission
Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024
Recommendation: Approve the Housing and Human Services Commission
Minutes of November 19, 2024 as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
To speak on a public hearing/general business item, refer to notice at the end of
this agenda. Each speaker is limited to three minutes.
2 25-0066 Consider Potential Modifications to Relocation Assistance
Requirements for Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.71
Residential Tenant Protections Programs and Provide
Direction to Staff
Recommendation: Recommend to City Council Alternative 1: Do not modify
Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 19.71: Residential
Tenant Protections Programs, and keep relocation assistance
for no fault, just cause evictions at two months of rent.
3 25-0074 Review and Rank 2025 Study Issues
4 25-0215 Review Council Policy 7.2.19 (Boards and Commissions) to
Allow Board/Commission Members to Respond to Requests to
Meet with Members of the Public
5 25-0216 Review Council Policy 7.2.20, Reasonable Accommodation for
Council and Board/Commission Members
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
-Staff Comments
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
6 25-0077 Housing and Human Services Commission Proposed Study
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Issues, Calendar Year: 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Public Participation Options
In person public comment:
You may provide public comment by filling out a speaker card (optional) and giving
it to the Recording Secretary.
Online participation:
Members of the public may also attend online. However, the City cannot guarantee
uninterrupted access to online technology. Technical difficulties may occur from
time to time. Unless required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, the meeting will continue
even if technical difficulties prevent online participation.
The Chair may determine it would be impractical to include remote public comment
during Oral Communications.
Online public comment:
To provide audio public comment, connect to the meeting online or by telephone.
Use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak (*9 on a telephone):
Meeting online link: https://sunnyvale ca gov.zoom.us/j/92867949471
Meeting call in telephone number: 833 548 0276 | Meeting ID: 928 6794 9471
(*9 to request to speak | *6 to unmute/mute)
Watch the Housing and Human Services Commission meeting at
http://youtube.com/SunnyvaleMeetings
Written public comment:
Email comments to the Housing and Human Services Commission no later than 4
hours before the meeting at HousingHumanServices@sunnyvale.ca.gov. You can
also mail or deliver comments to:
City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Public review of items:
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You can view reports to commission on the City’s website at sunnyvale.ca.gov. You
can also review reports in person at the City Hall reception desk, 456 W. Olive
Avenue, during normal business hours. Any other documents distributed to
members of the Housing and Human Services Commission regarding any item on
this agenda are available in the Redwood Conference Room on the evening of the
Commission Meeting. Otherwise, contact Housing staff at 408-730-7250 or
housing@sunnyvale.ca.gov for questions.
Planning a presentation for a Housing and Human Services Commission meeting?
Visit: http://Sunnyvale.ca.gov/PublicComments
Planning to provide materials to the Commission?
Please provide the Housing and Human Services Commission with 12 copies of
your materials.
Language Access and Translation
To access written translation during the meeting, click the link below:
Choose Language and Click Attend
Use a headset on your phone for audio or read the transcript on your device.
Spanish and Chinese, Traditional
Para acceder a la traducción durante la reunión, haga clic en el
siguiente enlace:
Seleccione su idiomay haga clic en asistir
Use sus auriculares para escuchar el audio o leer la transcripción en el
dispositivo.
會議期間如需取得書面翻譯,點擊以下連結:
選擇語言並點擊參加
使用手機上的耳機聆聽音訊或閱讀裝置上的文字記錄。
Translation Link: https://bit.ly/HCQX-0562
Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance,
please contact the City at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Reach Housing staff
at 408-730-7250 or housing@sunnyvale.ca.gov (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)).
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LEGAL NOTICES
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on
any public hearing item listed in this agenda, the issues in the lawsuit may be
limited to the issues which were raised at the public hearing or presented in writing
to the City at or before the public hearing.
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