Livable Sunnyvale is proud to host a candidate forum for Sunnyvale City Council Districts 2 and 6. Our forums focus on issues related to Affordable Housing, Transportation, Sustainability and Equity.

When: Wednesday, October 2, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

Where: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Ave., Sunnyvale, CA

or on Zoom.

Click here to register for the Zoom meeting

After our forum we will have a short business meeting to vote on State Prop 5 and local Measure Y.

Here is a link to the voter guide. https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/list-local-measures-0https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/5/

Measure E is the bond measure for a new Sunnyvale Main Library on the November ballot.

When: Thursday, September 12th, 7:00 pm
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Meeting ID: 884 2774 0821
Passcode: 986360

Thursday at 7 pm is our official kickoff for the Yes on Measure E campaign! We will discuss why we need a new library and how you can support this important ballot measure.

We now have yard signs and smaller 8.5 x 11 inch signs to put in your window.

We will be tabling at the Sunnyvale Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and at the Sunnyvale Library.

To get a sign, contact mjserrone@gmail.com or stop by the Farmers Market Saturday mornings and pick up a sign.

For more information about Measure E or to donate to the campaign go to https://yesonsunnyvalelibrary.com/
 

Also check out the City of Sunnyvale website at https://livablesunnyvale.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ca869357f23225eb41ea9cf9&id=0000366daa&e=4054cb972c
 

Join us on September 4th for a candidate forum with candidates for Sunnyvale Mayor and for City Council District 4!

When: Wednesday,September 4th, 6:30 pm
Where: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 in the Community Meeting Room
Or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldO2gqz8oGtW6mTrk6GYK2nzNAxdhkXIW

Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting information. 

We will hear from mayoral candidates Larry Klein and Russ Melton and City Council District 4 candidate Charlsie Chang. Our questions will focus on Livable Sunnyvale pillars – housing, transportation, sustainability and equity.

Livable Sunnyvale does not endorse candidates – our candidate forums are educational events to inform voters about the policy positions of candidates.

There has been lots of construction in Downtown Sunnyvale over the years, come see Cityline’s Martin Apartments, This site is making way for more housing, retail and commercial. Our August general meeting will consist of a presentation about Cityline’s Martin and a tour.

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livable-sunnyvale-tours-citylines-martin-apartments-tickets-965478721847

When: Wednesday July 10th, 6:30 pm (new date due to July 4th holiday)
Where: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 in the Community Meeting Room,

Or via Zoom: Zoom meeting registration

Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting information. 

Interested in sea level rise mitigation and the City of Sunnyvale’s Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) proposal?  If so, plan to come to our July 10th meeting where we will host experts on these two topics.

Sea Level Rise in the Bay Area

The Army Corps of Engineers will share what they are doing to mitigate sea level rise in the Bay Area.  This was a topic of great interest during our Moffett Park Specific Plan meetings and discussions.  

Guaranteed Basic Income

Universal Basic Income (UBI), a program that provides a minimum level of income to everyone and Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI), which provides basic income to a targeted group in need, have attracted widespread interest as tools to address poverty and homelessness.

Sunnyvale Study Issue CDD 22-07: Evaluate a Pilot Program for Universal Basic Income Including Potential Funding Sources is nearing completion.

Ernie DeFrenchi, Affordable Housing Manager will update us on what has been done to date to design a GBI program, the components of the program, who is eligible and how this program will be implemented.  We will also learn when we can expect council to review staff’s proposal.

Homestead Safe Routes to School

Sharlene Liu from the Sunnyvale Bike Coalition will provide a brief update on proposed changes to the bike infrastructure on Homestead Road.

When: Wednesday, June 5th, 6:30 pm
Where: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 in the Community Meeting Room
Or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldO2gqz8oGtW6mTrk6GYK2nzNAxdhkXIW

New Library

Did you know the humble beginnings of our public library began in 1908 as a reading room organized by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union with a collection of 50 books? In 1914 one quarter of Sunnyvale’s residents (177) signed a petition calling to create a public library which was authorized by the Board of Trustees. By the end of 1915, 426 borrowers used the new Sunnyvale Public Library. In 1960 the library moved to its current location and in 1985 a 19,000-square-foot expansion of the library was completed to serve our 1980 population of 106,618. Sunnyvale has grown to 150,918 (2024) with no library expansion since 1980.

The Sunnyvale City Council has voted to add a bond measure to the November 2024 ballot to expand our library to better meet the needs of our growing community. At this meeting, Michelle Perera, Director of Library and Recreation Services will share the vision for our new library.

After the presentation, members will vote on a motion to support the library bond measure.

Connect Bay Area Act – SB1031

Last week, SB 1031, the Connect Bay Area Act, which authorizes a regional transportation funding measure for 2026, with strengthened transit coordination, passed the State Senate but is facing opposition from South Bay leader, Senator Dave Cortese, San Jose Mahan and Cindy Chavez.

Adina Levin from Green Caltrain and Seamless Bay Area, will discuss this important bill and how we can support this effort.

Village Center Update

Chuck Fraleigh, Chair of our Village Center Advocates Committee, will share updates on proposed North Sunnyvale village center developments that will replace much of the retail in these neighborhoods with town homes.

Bylaws Changes

Finally, the Board is proposing changes to our bylaws. Members will vote on a motion to accept these changes:

7. Minutes

Current language: Minutes will be kept for all general membership meetings, and posted 72 hours before the following General Meeting. 

New Language: Minutes or recordings will be kept for all general membership meetings, and posted 72 hours before the following General Meeting. The results of Votes and all motions will be kept in a motions log. 

III. The Board
Current Language:

1. Eligibility Requirements
   a. All Board members must be voting members of Livable Sunnyvale in good standing.
   b. The Board will consist of nine members, to be elected by the voting
   membership.

New language:

b. The Board will consist of up to nine members, to be elected by the voting
membership