The City of Sunnyvale has 5 Staff Advisory Committees:
Advisory Committee on Accessibility (ACA)
The City of Sunnyvale's Advisory Committee on Accessibility (ACA) provides input to City staff on accessibility issues related to City services, programs and facilities. Formed in 2005, the ACA and is consistent with the City of Sunnyvale's policies in the Socio-Economic Sub-element of the General Plan to:
1) Strive to assure that all residents have equal access to City services; and
2) Encourage programs and services that address the special needs of the disabled population and assure that disabled individuals have access to services.
Committee roles and duties include:
- Identifying accessiblity issues;
- Providing information to staff on changing needs of persons with disabilities in accessing City programs and services;
- Helping staff to evaluate the effectiveness of City policies, services, programs and facilities related to accessibility;
- Advising City staff and serving as a resources on accessibility matters;
- Reviewing new facilities or major renovations of City public facilities (e.g., parks, parking lots, new construction) for accessibility issues;
- Identifying people and organizations representing the disabled community with whom the City can communicate on a targeted basis; and
- Serving as ambassadors to assist the City in developing and maintaining linkages to the disabled community.
The committee does not hold public hearings or recommend study issues to Council, but does propose recommendations to staff. If you would like more information about ACA meetings or activities, please contact the program coordinator.
Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and rescources for people with disabilities
ACA Members
Teri A. Adams, Vice-Chair
Nichole Kain
Larry Kenyon
Tony Maranon
James Rea, Chair
Rob Tittle
Jeanne M. Yeager
Staff Liaison: Nathan Truitt, ADA Coordinator
(408) 730-7472
Child Care Staff Advisory Committee
The Child Care Staff Advisory Committee (CCSAC) provides input and expertise on child care and early education issues, services and programs and makes advisory recommendations to city staff on City programs services and activities focused on child care and early education.
Meetings typically meet for about one to one and a half hours depending on the agenda topics. These meetings are considered staff meetings and therefore not available to the general public. If you would like to attend a meeting or propose an agenda item to be discussed at the next meeting, please call Alicia Gonzales at (408) 523-8150 ext. 19. Dates and location will be provided to you when you call.
Human Relations and Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee
The Human Relations and Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee (HRCDAC) was created by City Council to promote awareness, tolerance and understanding among Sunnyvale community members. The committee advises staff on City programs and activities related to human relations and cultural diversity issues, including making recommendations on:
- Methods to ensure that all residents are welcome in Sunnyvale and have equal access to City services and programs;
- Ways to collaborate with community groups to create diversity-related educational programs;
- Effective, creative strategies to encourage civic engagement of all community members;
- Supporting staff efforts to build relationships with cultural groups and leaders in order to promote access to City services and community engagement;
- Emerging human relations and cultural diversity issues and communit needs; and
- Human relations and cultural diversity-related Study Issues for City Council consideration.
Who is eligible to serve on the committee?
Community members living and/or working in Sunnyvale are encouraged to apply.
HRCDAC application
Human Relations and Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee members:
Leslie Bulbuk
Fred Dalili
Sampath Gadamsetty
Nili Helman-Caspi
Iouliana Ivanova
Yeonil Jeong
RIni Johar
Peggy Khan
Terri Lau
Staff Liaison: Nathan Truitt, Program Coordinator
(408) 730-7472
Sunnyvale Web Advisory Group
The Sunnyvale Web Advisory Group, also known as "S.W.A.G.", is a group of high school teens that have created a "For Teens, By Teens" website for the Recreation Division. The group advises every detail of the site, from the design layout to content on the pages; making this project truly their own. Content ranges from local events and activities, latest fashion trends, sport scores and highlights, music playlists and lyrics, teen volunteer and job opportunities within the the Sunnyvale community and so much more. Members of S.W.A.G., must be a Sunnyvale area high school student, possess strong writing skills and have a general knowledge of web basics. Meetings are held Thursday evenings throughout their September-June term. Recruitment for S.W.A.G. takes place mid-July to early-September. For more information or questions regarding T.A.C., please contact Typhanie Ricci at (408) 730-7741.
Teen Advisory Committee to the Recreation Division
The City of Sunnyvale's Teen Advisory Committee, also known as "T.A.C.", is a proactive group of dedicated high school students who spend their time volunteering with the Recreation Division to make Sunnyvale a great place to be a teen. They advise staff on recreation events, activities, classes and volunteer opportunities for teens. Members must be a Sunnyvale resident, attend high school in the general area, and show leadership qualities to gain a position on the committee. Meetings are held most Wednesday evenings throughout their September-June term. Recruitment for T.A.C. takes place mid-July to early-September. For more information or questions regarding T.A.C., please contact Typhanie Ricci at (408) 730-7741.