Notice to the Public:

City Council agenda information is available by calling SunDial at 408/774-0262, Code 122.  The agenda reports to council (RTCs) may be viewed on the City’s web site or at the Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, after 5:00 p.m. on the Fridays prior to Tuesday City Council meetings.  Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 408/730-7483 for specific questions regarding the agenda.

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 Clerk at or before the public hearing.  PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 imposes a 90-day deadline for the filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an agenda item which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 730-7483.  Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (29 CRF 35.104 ADA Title II)

GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL

Public Announcements – Beginning of Council Meeting

3 minutes or less per speaker.

Speakers are requested to give their name (address is optional).

Recognition of a special achievement.

Announcement of public event with definite time and date.

Public events that are of community-wide interest that occur on annual basis. (only announce one time).

Public Hearings – Order of Hearing as Follows:

Opening remarks by the applicant (if applicable).

Speakers are requested to give their name (address is optional).

Anyone interested in addressing the Council (may only speak one time).

Closing remarks by the applicant (if applicable).

Time limit of 3 minutes (to be extended at the discretion of the Mayor).  Please make comments brief and be prepared to provide new input.

Citizens to be Heard – Near the end of Council meeting

Any item relevant to the City of Sunnyvale.

Speakers are requested to give their name (address is optional).

Items not on the agenda.

Items that do not fall within the scope of the Public Announcement section.

Time limit of 3 minutes (to be extended at the discretion of the Mayor).  Limit to one appearance during this section.

Planning a presentation for a Council Meeting?

To assist you in utilizing the technology available in the Council Chambers, the publication “How to Make Your Presentation More Effective” (.pdf format)  may be helpful. Copies are available on the table located in the back of the Council Chambers prior to scheduled City Council and Planning Commission meetings.  You may also pick up a copy at the City Clerk’s Office or the One Stop Permit Center during normal business hours.  

If you wish to provide the City Council with copies of any handout materials you are presenting, please provide 12 copies of the materials to the Deputy City Clerk (located to the left of the Council dais).  The City Clerk will pass your materials to the Council.

SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETINGS

October 7, 2003
Study Session: Revisions to the Taxicab Ordinance
5 p.m. West Conf. Room

October 7, 2003
Study Session: Proposed Program Restructures for Programs Managed by the Public Safety Department
6 p.m. West Conf. Room

October 7, 2003
City Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers

October 14, 2003
Study Session: Proposed Program Restructures for Programs Managed by the Public Safety Department
5 p.m. West Conf. Room

October 14, 2003
Study Session: Review Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Commercial and Residential Buildings
6 p.m. West Conf. Room

October 14, 2003
Study Session: Revisions to the Council Co-Sponsorship Policy
7 p.m. West Conf. Room

October 14, 2003
City Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers

OTHER SCHEDULED MEETINGS

October 1, 2003
Heritage Preservation Commission 7 p.m. West Conf. Room

October 2, 2003 Child Care Advisory Board 1 p.m. Lobby Conf. Rm.

October 6, 2003 Special Planning Commission Public Hearing 7 p.m. Council Chambers

October 6, 2003 Board of Library Trustees 7:30 p.m. West Conf. Room

October 8, 2003 Parks & Recreation Commission 7 p.m. Council Chambers

October 13, 2003 Planning Commission Study Session 7 p.m.

West Conf. Room

October 13, 2003 Planning Commission Public Hearing 8 p.m. Council Chambers

October 15, 2003 Arts Commission 7 p.m. Council Chambers

October 16, 2003 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee 6:30 p.m. West Conf. Room

October 20, 2003 Personnel Board Meeting 5 p.m. Council Chambers

October 22, 2003 NOVA Workforce Board 12 Noon NOVA Board Rm.

October 22, 2003 Housing & Human Services Commission 7 p.m. West Conf. Room

October 22, 2003 Parks & Recreation Commission 7 p.m. Council Chambers

October 27, 2003 Planning Commission Study Session 7 p.m. West Conf. Room

October 27, 2003 Planning Commission Public Hearing 8 p.m. Council Chambers

CHANNEL 18 – KSUN

October 1, 2003 City Council Meeting - Replay of September 30, 2003 7:30 p.m.

October 4, 2003 City Council Meeting - Replay of September 30, 2003 4 p.m.

October 7, 2003 City Council Meeting - Live 7:30 p.m.

October 8, 2003 City Council Meeting - Replay of October 7, 2003 7:30 p.m.

October 11, 2003 City Council Meeting - Replay of October 7, 2003 4 p.m.

October 14, 2003 City Council Meeting - Live 7:30 p.m.

October 15, 2003 City Council Meeting - Replay of October 14, 2003 7:30 p.m.

October 18, 2003 City Council Meeting - Replay of October 14, 2003 7 p.m.