Business Page Spring 2007 - City of Sunnyvale, California.

	What's Inside: Sunnyvale Sets Two Redevelopment Public Hearings Boards and Commissions Program Reach New Customers with Internet Marketing Sunnyvale, California Small Business Development Workshop Series Commercial Recycling Assistance Public Safety is Now Accepting Applications
	Sunnyvale Sets Two Redevelopment Public Hearings Two public hearings – one before the Planning Commission held on April 16 and the other before the City Council – were set regarding a proposed change to the Downtown Specific Plan. The plan amendment stems from a request from RREEF/Sand Hill Company, the proposed new developer for the Sunnyvale Town Center site. The proposed change to the plan would allow an additional 40,000 square feet of office space and a hotel with up to 200 rooms to be built on the site. The additional office and hotel space would be an addition to the previously-approved redevelopment project. The next public hearing is scheduled for the Tuesday, May 1 City Council meeting. This meeting will be held in City Council Chambers and will begin at 7 p.m. Council Chambers are located in City Hall at 456 W. Olive Ave. Both meetings are broadcast live in KSUN-15, the City’s government access television station. Proposed plans for this project are available for public inspection at the Planning Division in City Hall, weekdays between 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Staff reports for Planning Commission and City Council meetings are available on the City Web site at www.sunnyvale.ca.gov several days prior to public meetings. For more information, contact Project Planner Steve Lynch at (408) 730-2723, TDD (408) 730-7501. Back to top
	Boards and Commissions Program Would you like to get involved with assisting the City Council? Board and commission members serve on a volunteer basis and are appointed by the City Council. These positions assist Council and help to set the direction for Sunnyvale. Special requirements/qualifications such as residency and professional experience may be required. City residents interested in serving on a City of Sunnyvale Board or Commission may obtain an application form at the City Clerk's Office, 603 All America Way (in the City Hall South Annex building) or by visiting the City’s Web site, boardsandcommissions.inSunnyvale.com. Liaison contact numbers and more information may also be found on the City’ s board and commission Web site. Please call the staff contact for additional information regarding the duties and responsibilities of a specific board or commission. Recruitment is underway for the following openings: Arts Commission Board of Building Code Appeals Board of Library Trustees Child Care Advisory Board (Community College, School District, or County Office of Education affiliation) Heritage Preservation Commission Housing and Human Services Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Personnel Board (2 openings – 1 opening requires nomination by a City employee or employee organization) Planning Commission Please join us for an Informational Meeting: Monday, April 30, at 6 p.m. City Hall West Conference Room, 456 W. Olive Ave. Application deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, May 11. Back to top
	Reach New Customers with Internet Marketing Sunnyvale, California Learn how to create effective , low-cost Internet advertising campaigns in a free program presented by marketing manager Saravanan Veerappan, at Sunnyvale Public Library, Tuesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. Almost 70 percent of the U.S. population is online, and many consumers are researching and finding products and services online. Learn how to target potential customers by city, state and region. Explore various channels of online advertising, such as banner ads, interactive advertising, e-mail marketing and search engine optimization. Learn how to create a pay-per-click account and how to measure the effectiveness of individual campaigns. The Library is located at 665 W. Olive Ave., across from City Hall. Free parking is always available, and VTA line 54 serves the Library. For more information about Library services and activities, visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org or call the Reference Desk at (408) 730-7300, TDD (408) 730-7501. Back to top
	Small Business Development Worshop Series In support of small business owners in and around the city of San Jose, Lenders for Community Development (LCD), together with MAYA Small Business Solitions, will be hosting a Small Business Development Worshop Series. There will be 4 Monday sessions from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The dates are: April 23, 2007; April 30, 2007; May 7, 2007; and May 14, 2007. Location: The Entrepreneur Center on 84 West Santa Clara Street in San Jose, CA. The c ost is Free! The language spoken will be in Spanish. The main emphasis of the workshop will be to prepare workshop participants seeking financing and capital through LCD’s loan program. In order to assist participants further down the path toward profitability in their businesses, the workshop will also cover the following related topics: Accounting; Marketing Cost Projection; Operations; Logistics; Inventory Management. Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions in the series because each session will cover distinct, different topics. Participants are also welcome to attend session(s) most appropriate for their business needs. For further information regarding the workshop, please contact William Cardenas at (408)297-0204, ext. 17 or Email: william@l4cd.com Back to top
	Commercial Recycling Assistance A recycling program can help your business reduce garbage costs and conserve natural resources. The City of Sunnyvale offers the following services and resources to help businesses recycle: Online Recycling Resources - Visit www.sunnyvalerecycles.org (click on “How Do I Recycle?”) for a listing of materials and their recycling and reuse options. Cardboard Recycling Service - Businesses must generate at least two cubic yards of cardboard each week to participate. A minimal monthly bin rental fee will apply. Call Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling at (408) 566-1804 to request service. Desktop Paper Recycling Containers - The City can provide up to 200 desktop recycling containers (at no charge) to support your business office paper recycling program. Waste Assessments and Technical Assistance – Start a new program or improve upon an existing one! The City offers waste assessments, which include a site visit, written recommendations and a cost savings analysis, to businesses generating at least six cubic yards of garbage per week. All businesses can also request recycling assistance by phone or email. A RECYCLING PROGRAM can help your business divert waste (a potential savings on your garbage bill!) and conserve natural resources. For assistance with your recycling program, Call (408) 730-7484 or Email: jbenabente@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us Back to top
	Public Safety is Now Accepting Applications! Have you or anyone you know wanted to be a police man/woman? Now is your chance! The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for: PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER. For further information, please visit the City of Sunnyvale Public Safety Recruiting Website. Applications will be accepted until April 25, 2007. Back to top