Staff Advisory Committees

Purpose

The committee provides input to City staff on accessibility issues related to City services, programs and facilities.

Contact Person

Jennifer Acuña, Administrative Analyst
408-730-7599

Composition

Committee consists of up to seven members

Qualifications

Members must: represent a Sunnyvale resident with a disability, be a family member or caregiver of a resident with a disability, be affiliated with an agency serving someone with a disability in Sunnyvale; or be an expert in areas related to accessibility issues.

Term

Four years. Members may reapply at conclusion of term.

Members

Larry Kenyon
Rob Tittle
Stan Kulakow
Doris Maez
Thomas Mayer
Jennifer Acuña, staff liaison

Meetings

Committee meets three to five times per year

To apply
ACA Application Form

Purpose

The Committee advises the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) staff and provides input on CNC's services, identifies community needs and assists with special projects.

Contact Person

Dustyn Bindel, Community Services Coordinator
408-730-7806

Composition

At least seven members from the service area approved by the CNC Joint Task Force, the CNC’s governance and oversight board. The committee includes at least one member representing the following: students, parents, school staff, business members, Sunnyvale residents and experts in areas related to CNC’s services.

Qualifications

Any member of the community who is interested in programs that serve the needs of the CNC service area, (unless that person’s spouse, household member or relative is currently serving as a member on the Joint Task force, employed at the center, serving as a member of the team or providing services at the center).

Term

Two years, requiring about 15 hours of service annually

Members

Lori Abrahams
Vivian Euzent
Karen McGough
Myisha Taylor

Meetings

Every two months, plus participation in special projects outside of regular meetings

To apply
CNC Committee Application

More information
Columbia Neighborhood Center

Purpose

The Committee gathers input from Sunnyvale seniors and conveys their ideas, suggestions and concerns to staff at the Senior Center.

Contact Person

Tracey Gott
408-730-7365

Composition

The regular membership is comprised of 14 regular members serving two-year terms:
1 - Sunnyvale Senior Citizens Club representative
1 - Advisory Council to Sourcewise (local area agency on aging)
12 - community representatives from the following Senior Center Programs: Drop-in, Trips, Table Tennis, Lawn Bowls,
Fitness Room, Lifelong Learning and Enrichment Classes

Qualifications

Any Sunnyvale resident age 50 and over with an interest in issues affecting senior residents

Term

Two years. Members may apply for a second two-year term but then must take a one-year break before reapplying (unless appointed by the Senior Citizens Club).

Members

Allison Carter
Mary Hidalgo
Alice Kearns
Janice Kimmel
Norine Krueger
Gerald Nieto
Marty Rawson

Meetings

1 to 3 p.m., second Monday in January, March, May, July, September and November at the Senior Center

To apply
Contact the Senior Center at 408-730-7360.

Purpose

The committee advises staff on teen interests related to recreation and volunteerism. TAC also coordinates recreation events and volunteer opportunities for teens throughout the year.

Contact Person

Michael Muse, Community Services Manager
408-730-7370

Composition

Committee consists of 12 teens from private high schools, as well as local high schools within the City limits. These schools include, but are not limited to, Wilcox, Homestead and Fremont high schools.

Qualifications

Must be a Sunnyvale resident in Grades 8 through 12, between the ages of 13 and 18 and willing to commit to a two-year term on the committee

Term

Two years (June to June)

Members

Anisha Bhat
Tingfon Chang
Era Goel
Nicole Lee
Jennifer Liao
Alyssa Maes
Melissa Navarrete
Emmanuel Ramirez
Arvind Vallabha
Anika Vichare
Cristal Villareal
Susie Warner

Meetings

5:30 p.m., every first and third Wednesday during the school year at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Dr.

To apply
Submit a completed application and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, advisor, supervisor or coach.
TAC Application