Sunnyvale, CA

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The regular August 20, 2026 meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission is canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at the same location and time.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: September 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Redwood Conference Room, 456 W. Olive Ave.

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

The Sunnyvale City Council is holding a special community meeting to conduct a public EIR scoping session for the residential project at 1250 Oakmead Parkway. A quorum of the City Council, Heritage Preservation Commission, and Planning Commission may be present. The meeting is for public input on the scope of the environmental impact report.

• Public EIR scoping meeting for 1250 Oakmead Pkwy residential project
• Special meeting of the City Council
• Quorum of City Council, Heritage Preservation Commission, and Planning Commission may be present
• Meeting held online and in Redwood Conference Room at City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave.

Housing and Human Services Commission

The regular August 26, 2026 meeting of the Housing and Human Services Commission has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the Redwood Conference Room, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA. This notice is procedural only; no agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting canceled for August 26, 2026
• Next meeting: September 23, 2026, 7 p.m., Redwood Conference Room, 456 W. Olive Ave.
• Contact Housing Division at 408-730-7250 for questions

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The City of Sunnyvale has canceled the Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for August 26, 2026. No specific items were decided or discussed because the meeting did not take place. The next hearing is tentatively scheduled for September 16, 2026.

• Meeting cancellation notice posted on August 19, 2026

Heritage Preservation Commission

Heritage Preservation Commission

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

Arts Commission

The regular meeting of the Arts Commission scheduled for August 19, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026.

Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Distribution Subcommittee

The Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Distribution Subcommittee will meet to select a Chair and review program materials for the 2027 calendar year. The body is asked to authorize staff to begin the application process for these grants.

• Review and approval of Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program Materials for Calendar Year 2027
• Authorization for staff to initiate the 2027 grant application process
• Selection of Subcommittee Chair
• Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes

Sustainability Commission

The August 17, 2026 regular meeting of the Sustainability Commission has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the Redwood Conference Room, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: Sep. 21, 2026, 7 p.m., Redwood Conference Room, 456 W. Olive Ave.

Personnel Board

The Sunnyvale Personnel Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar to approve minutes from June 6, 2026. The board will conduct an annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and appointed officials, and will select a chair and vice chair. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve Personnel Board Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2026
• Annual Review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for August 12, 2026 has been canceled. The next hearing is tentatively scheduled for August 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM via the city web stream. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled
• Next hearing tentatively August 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026.

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council will hold a study session to consider increasing inclusionary housing requirements and updating below-market-rate in-lieu fees for new rental and ownership housing. The regular meeting includes consent calendar items such as consultant agreements for bridge maintenance, park renovation, and investment management, plus ordinances and responses to grand jury reports.

• Study session on increasing inclusionary housing requirements and updating BMR in-lieu fees (CDD 23-01)
• Consultant agreement with Biggs Cardosa Associates for $435,591 for bridge maintenance (plus $43,559 contingency)
• Consultant agreement with Callander Associates for $575,420 for San Antonio Park renovation (plus $57,542 contingency)
• Three-year investment management agreement with Chandler Asset Management up to $1,050,000
• Adopt ordinances amending city manager claims settlement authority and energy standards

Planning Commission

The Sunnyvale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three items: an appeal of a denied tree removal permit, a proposal to replace a single-family home with eight townhomes at 781 S Wolfe Rd, and a proposal to build 28 townhome units at 494 S. Bernardo Ave. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the July 27, 2026 meeting.

• Appeal of denied tree removal permit for one 32-inch Deodar Cedar at 1365 Fisher Hawk Drive
• Special Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map to demolish home and build eight two-story dwellings at 781 S Wolfe Rd
• Use Permit and Vesting Tentative Map to build 28 townhome units in six 3-story buildings at 494 S. Bernardo Ave
• Consent calendar: approval of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Heritage Preservation Commission

Board of Library Trustees

The regular Board of Library Trustees meeting scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Redwood Conference Room, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, was canceled. The next special meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the same location.

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The July 29, 2026 Zoning Administrator hearing has been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 12, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will consider updating residential design standards and ADU laws. The body is also reviewing several contracts for city services and infrastructure, as well as a study update on artificial turf policy.

• Contract for ultrasonic water meters from Badger Meter not-to-exceed $1,000,000
• Ordinance No. 3258-26 to amend zoning for lower density residential design and ADU laws
• Budget modification of $499,664 for Intelligent Transportation Systems from VTA
• Agreement with The New Home Company Northern California, LLC for median improvements at 777 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road ($222,300)
• Amendment to SCS Field Services, Inc. landfill services agreement increasing total to $325,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed residential development on a 0.26-acre site. The body will consider a special development permit and a tentative map for the project.

• Proposed construction of four townhomes and creation of five residential lots and one common lot at 434 Crescent Avenue
• Proposal to maintain an existing single-family home designated as a Heritage Resource at 434 Crescent Avenue
• Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from July 13, 2026

The Planning Commission approved a Special Development Permit and Tentative Map for four townhomes plus retention of an existing single-family home at 434 Crescent Avenue, finding the project exempt from CEQA under the Class 32 Infill Exemption. The vote was 6-0, with one commissioner absent. The decision is final.

• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes of July 13, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Special Development Permit and Tentative Map for 434 Crescent Ave townhome project (6-0)

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Housing and Human Services Commission will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approval of the June 24 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioners will vote on the selection of the FY2026/27 Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting also includes a public hearing/general business segment and non‑agenda comments.

• Approve Housing and Human Services Commission meeting minutes of June 24, 2026 (26-06671.A)
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for FY2026/27 (2726-06682)
• Consent calendar items to be acted on by a single motion
• Public hearings/general business item (speakers limited to three minutes)
• Non‑agenda items: Commissioner comments and staff comments

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council will consider approvals for several contracts and agreements, a study session on eliminating chemical pesticide use on city property, and a resolution for disability insurance coverage. Items include contract awards for a multi-use trail, custodial services, a water‑pollution control plant, and an amendment to a library services agreement. The council will also adopt a resolution authorizing elective state disability insurance for certain employees.

• Study Session: Eliminate the use of chemical pesticide on city‑owned or leased property (26‑0246A)
• Amend Brodart Co. library services agreement, extending term to Aug 20 2027 and raising total to $499,000 (26‑04871F)
• Award two‑year custodial services contract up to $2,129,070.17 to United Building Maintenance, Inc. (26‑05651G)
• Award $1,391,426 contract to Brannon Corporation for Water Pollution Control Plant project with 10% contingency ($139,143) (26‑05041H)
• Award $3,892,772.50 contract to GradeTech Inc. for Evelyn Avenue Multi‑Use Trail Project, approve $546,385.75 budget modification and 10% construction contingency ($389,277.25) (26‑06211I)

Sustainability Commission

The Sunnyvale Sustainability Commission will consider a study session on data center environmental impacts, approve the meeting minutes from June 15, 2026, and vote to select a Chair and Vice Chair. It will also act on consent‑calendar items and adopt an updated annual work plan for July 2026. All of these items are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation – Data Center Environmental Impacts (Study Session) – item 26-0662
• Approve Sustainability Commission meeting minutes of June 15, 2026 – item 26-0663
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair – item 26-0664
• Consent calendar items to be acted on by one motion – item 26-0663
• Updated Annual Work Plan July 2026 – item 26-0665

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will hold a study session on the VTA 2016 Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Education & Encouragement Program (item 26-0678A). They will also vote on approving the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for FY26/27. Additionally, the commission will receive informational updates on the 2026 Annual Work Plan and the Active Items List.

• Study session on VTA 2016 Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Education & Encouragement Program (26-0678A)
• Approve meeting minutes of June 18, 2026 (26-0679) on consent calendar
• Public hearing to select Chair and Vice Chair for FY26/27 (26-0680)
• Receive BPAC 2026 Annual Work Plan (26-0682) as information only
• Receive Active Items List July 2026 (26-0683) as information only

Zoning Administrator Hearing

El Administrador de Zonificación de Sunnyvale llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una propuesta de permiso de uso para instalar una cerca en el patio delantero de ocho pies y nueve pulgadas de altura en 1617 Edmonton Avenue. El personal recomienda la aprobación con hallazgos y condiciones específicas bajo el distrito de zonificación residencial de baja densidad R-1/S. Los residentes pueden presentar comentarios orales o escritos antes de que el organismo tome una decisión final.

• Audiencia pública sobre el Permiso de Uso 26-0561 para una cerca en el patio delantero en 1617 Edmonton Avenue (APN: 320-15-005)
• Recomendación del personal para aprobar el permiso con las condiciones en los Anexos 2 y 3
• Clasificación de zonificación: R-1/S (Distrito Combinado Residencial de Baja Densidad / Residencial de una sola planta)
• Revisión ambiental completada como una Exención Categórica de Clase 3 bajo CEQA

The Zoning Administrator held a hearing on a use permit for an 8‑ft‑9 ¾‑in fence at 1617 Edmonton Avenue. After reviewing the staff report and hearing public comments, the Administrator approved the use permit with recommended findings and conditions. No opposition was recorded during the hearing.

• Approved use permit for 8‑ft‑9 ¾‑in fence at 1617 Edmonton Ave (Alternative 1)

Arts Commission

La reunión ordinaria de la Comisión de Artes programada para el miércoles 15 de julio de 2026 está cancelada. La próxima reunión programada se llevará a cabo el 19 de agosto de 2026.

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Sunnyvale llevará a cabo una reunión especial para discutir un proyecto propuesto de 110 unidades de vivienda asequible en South Mathilda Avenue y un proyecto de cuatro casas adosadas en Crescent Avenue. La reunión también incluye la selección de un nuevo Presidente y Vicepresidente.

• Proyecto de vivienda asequible de 110 unidades en 295 S. Mathilda Ave.
• Proyecto de cuatro casas adosadas en 434 Crescent Ave.
• Aprobación de las actas de la Comisión de Planificación del 22 de junio de 2026
• Elección del Presidente y Vicepresidente de la Comisión de Planificación
• Audiencia pública sobre el Permiso Especial de Desarrollo y el Mapa Tentativo

The Planning Commission elected Commissioner Serrone as Chair and Commissioner Davis as Vice Chair. A public hearing for a townhome project at 434 Crescent Avenue was continued to July 27, 2026, because no notice board was posted on site.

• Approved June 22, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Continued discussion on 434 Crescent Avenue townhome project to July 27, 2026 (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Serrone as Chair by general consent
• Elected Commissioner Davis as Vice Chair by general consent
• Selected dais seating order by general consent

Parks and Recreation Commission

La Commission revisará actualizaciones sobre Capital Improvement Projects y celebrará Parks and Recreation Month. La reunión también incluye un informe sobre el uso de tenis y pickleball y la selección de un nuevo Chair y Vice Chair.

• Selección de Chair y Vice Chair
• Capital Improvement Projects Report
• Lifetime Tennis and Pickleball Usage Report
• Parks and Recreation Month presentation

Board of Library Trustees

Esta agenda contiene solo texto de procedimiento estándar que indica la cancelación de la reunión regular de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca para el 6 de julio de 2026. No se llevará a cabo ningún negocio. La próxima reunión regular está programada para el 3 de agosto de 2026 a las 7 p.m. en la Sala de Conferencias Redwood.

• Reunión regular del 6 de julio de 2026 cancelada
• Próxima reunión regular programada para el 3 de agosto de 2026
• Contacto: Administración de la Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Sunnyvale al 408-730-7314

Heritage Preservation Commission

La Comisión votará sobre un permiso de alteración de recursos para construir cuatro viviendas adosadas de tres pisos, manteniendo una casa unifamiliar existente. La reunión también incluye una descripción general de la Ley de Viviendas Abundantes y Asequibles Cerca del Tránsito y elecciones para Presidente y Vicepresidente.

• Permiso de Alteración de Recursos para 434 Crescent Avenue (cuatro viviendas adosadas y una casa unifamiliar)
• Resumen de SB 79 (2025): Ley de Viviendas Abundantes y Asequibles Cerca del Tránsito
• Selección del Presidente de la Comisión
• Selección del Vicepresidente de la Comisión

Housing and Human Services Commission

Esta es una reunión de procedimiento para la Comisión de Vivienda y Servicios Humanos. La agenda se enfoca en el reconocimiento de servicio y la aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial del 28 de mayo de 2026.

• Reconocimiento de Servicio (26-0594A)
• Aprobación de actas de la reunión especial del 28 de mayo de 2026

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 28, 2026, special meeting. Staff announced that a Strategy to Address Homelessness is expected in September 2026 and a City Council Study Session on the 20% Inclusionary Housing Program is set for August 11, 2026.

• Approved May 28, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes (4-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

Esta agenda contiene solo un aviso de cancelación para la audiencia del Zoning Administrator del 24 de junio. No hay puntos sustantivos ni audiencias públicas programadas. La próxima reunión está tentativamente programada para el 15 de julio de 2026.

• Audiencia del Zoning Administrator del 24 de junio cancelada
• Próxima reunión tentativamente programada para el 15 de julio de 2026

City Council

El Concejo considerará resoluciones para convocar a una elección municipal general en noviembre de 2026 sobre las enmiendas a la Carta de la Ciudad. También revisarán Memorandos de Entendimiento para aumentar los salarios de varios grupos de empleados municipales.

• Resoluciones que convocan a una Elección Municipal General el 3 de noviembre de 2026
• MOU y aumentos salariales para la Asociación de Empleados de Sunnyvale/IFPTE Local 21
• MOU y aumentos salariales para los miembros de Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
• Sesión cerrada sobre el inicio de litigios

The City Council voted unanimously to join an amicus brief supporting plaintiffs in the case County of Santa Clara and the State of California vs. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which challenges a proposed ICE facility near Gilroy. The Council also approved three resolutions to place three City Charter amendments on the November 3, 2026 ballot, and approved memoranda of understanding with two employee unions, including salary increases and CalPERS contribution payments.

• Voted unanimously to join amicus brief in County of Santa Clara et al. vs. ICE (7-0)
• Approved resolutions calling a Nov. 3, 2026 election on three City Charter amendments (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor and Vice Mayor to prepare ballot arguments and select signatories
• Approved MOU with Sunnyvale Employees' Association/IFPTE Local 21 with salary increases (7-0)
• Approved MOU with SEIU with salary increases for part-time employees (7-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una sesión de estudio para revisar y proporcionar comentarios sobre el Estudio de Política de Césped Artificial para propiedades públicas y privadas. Posteriormente, la reunión ordinaria incluye un reconocimiento por servicio y la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Estudio de Política de Césped Artificial para propiedades públicas y privadas
• Reconocimiento por servicio a un comisionado o miembro del personal
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 8 de junio de 2026

The Sunnyvale Planning Commission held a study session on artificial turf policy and a regular meeting. The only formal decision was approval of the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes as part of the consent calendar, with a 6-0 vote and one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included recognition of two commissioners and staff announcements about upcoming City Council items.

• Approved June 8, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

La comisión revisará la lista de verificación de Complete Streets para calificar para futuros fondos de transporte discrecionales de la Comisión de Transporte Metropolitano. También escucharán un informe sobre la reciente reunión de VTA BPAC y considerarán el Plan de Trabajo Anual 2026 y la Lista de Elementos Activos.

• Sesión de estudio: Revisar la lista de verificación de Complete Streets para la elegibilidad de fondos de MTC
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 21 de mayo de 2026
• Informe sobre la reciente reunión del Comité Asesor de Bicicletas y Peatones de VTA
• Recibir el Plan de Trabajo Anual de BPAC 2026
• Actualización sobre el inserto de factura de servicios públicos 2026

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting. The motion (item 26-0612) carried with a 6‑0 vote and one absentee. No other actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Approved 26-0612 May 21, 2026 minutes (6-0)

Arts Commission

La reunión regular del 17 de junio de 2026 de la Sunnyvale Arts Commission ha sido cancelada. La próxima reunión regular está programada para el 15 de julio de 2026.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará adoptar el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026/27, el programa de tarifas y el límite de asignaciones. También votarán sobre los aumentos propuestos de tarifas de servicios públicos: agua 7.5%, aguas residuales 7% y residuos sólidos 3%. Otros puntos incluyen un contrato de $1.28M para la renovación del Parque Serra, una ordenanza que prohíbe el alquiler de vehículos para habitación humana y la convocatoria de una elección en noviembre de 2026 para tres enmiendas a la carta municipal.

• Adoptar el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026/27 y el programa de tarifas
• Aumentos de tarifas de servicios públicos: agua 7.5%, aguas residuales 7%, residuos sólidos 3%
• Adjudicar contrato de $1,283,158 a Verde Design para la renovación del Parque Serra
• Ordenanza que prohíbe el alquiler de vehículos para habitación humana (regulaciones de estacionamiento)
• Convocar elección en noviembre de 2026 para tres enmiendas a la carta municipal

The City Council and Sunnyvale Financing Authority adopted the FY 2026/27 budget, fee schedule, and appropriations limit, with amendments directing staff to host a public meeting on a potential food cooperative and increasing Leadership Sunnyvale funding from $6,000 to $8,000 annually with future increases in line with other cost increases. The Council also approved utility rate increases for water (7.5%), wastewater (7%), and solid waste (3%) for FY 2026/27, despite 102 protests. Additionally, the Council approved a contract with Verde Design, Inc. for Serra Park renovation design and construction support services, and extended a temporary moratorium on new smoke shops for an additional 10 months and 15 days.

• Adopted FY 2026/27 budget, fee schedule, and appropriations limit (Alternative 2 with amendments).
• Approved water rate increase of 7.5%, wastewater 7%, solid waste 3% for FY 2026/27.
• Awarded contract to Verde Design, Inc. for Serra Park renovation, up to $1,283,158, plus 10% contingency and budget modification.
• Extended urgency interim ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on new smoke shops for 10 months and 15 days.
• Approved the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
• Approved the FY 2026/27 Downtown Parking Maintenance District assessment.
• Approved the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Proposed Projects List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
• Continued the charter amendment election item to the June 23, 2026 meeting.