City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Housing and Human Services  
Commission  
Wednesday, October 22, 2025  
7:00 PM  
Online and Redwood Conference Room,  
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,  
CA 94086  
CALL TO ORDER  
Vice Chair Riviere called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  
SALUTE TO THE FLAG  
Vice Chair Riviere led the salute to the United States flag.  
ROLL CALL  
Present: 5 - Vice Chair Leesa Riviere  
Commissioner Jim Davis  
Commissioner Scott Duncan  
Commissioner Rao Shen  
Commissioner Carol Weiss  
Absent: 1 - Chair Morgan Friedlander  
Chair Friedlander's absence is excused.  
Council Liaison Sell (present)  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
Vice Chair Riviere made two announcements:  
- Boards and Commission Recruitment: Applications are open for vacancies on the  
Human Relations Commission. Deadline for submission is Oct. 27 at 4 p.m.  
Interviews will occur on Nov. 3.  
- United Against Hate Week: The City of Sunnyvale will host awareness events to  
promote inclusion and community solidarity. A Sustainability Speaker Series:  
“United for Disability and Climate Justice” will be held virtually on Monday, Oct. 27  
from 7 to 8:30 p.m., featuring activist Daphne Frias.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Vice Chair Riviere opened and closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.  
MOTION: Commissioner Duncan moved and Commissioner Steward seconded the  
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with staff’s administrative changes.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 4 - Vice Chair Riviere  
Commissioner Duncan  
Commissioner Shen  
Steward  
No: 0  
Absent: 1 - Chair Friedlander  
Abstain: 2 - Commissioner Davis  
Commissioner Weiss  
1.A  
25-1019  
Approve the Housing and Human Services Commission  
Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2025  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
2
25-1020  
Annual Review of City Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected  
and Appointed Officials and Opportunity to Recommend  
Changes to the City Council  
Housing Officer, Amanda Sztoltz, provided the staff presentation of the annual  
review of the City’s Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed  
Officials. Each board and commission is required to review the code annually and  
may recommend revisions to City Council. Staff made no formal recommendation  
and requested Commission discussion.  
Commissioner Weiss inquired about procedures when a commissioner has a  
personal interest in a topic. Staff clarified that financial conflicts fall under Fair  
Political Practices Commission (FPPC) guidelines, requiring recusal. Non-financial  
conflicts (e.g., personal matters) may be disclosed without recusal, depending on  
context. City Attorney or City Clerk can advise on specific situations.  
Commissioner Weiss also asked about wearing city-issued items in public; staff to  
confirm policy with the City Clerk.  
Commissioner Steward asked how to share informational resources with other  
commissioners without violating the Brown Act.  
Staff and Vice Mayor Sell advised that materials may be distributed through City  
staff to all members, avoiding serial communication.The City Clerk recently  
distributed Brown Act refresher materials, which staff will forward. Commissioner  
Duncan confirmed it is acceptable to route resource materials through City staff for  
distribution.  
Commissioner Davis reminded commissioners that new topics may be formally  
agendized through the Commission Recording Officer and City Clerk’s Office.  
Vice Chair Riviere opened and closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.  
Vice Chair Riviere asked for a motion or advocacy from the commissioners.  
MOTION: Commissioner Weiss moved and Commissioner Davis seconded the  
motion to approve Alternative 1: Receive the Code of Ethics and Conduct for  
Elected and Appointed Officials as presented in  
Attachment 1 to the report.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 6 - Vice Chair Riviere  
Commissioner Davis  
Commissioner Duncan  
Commissioner Shen  
Steward  
Commissioner Weiss  
No: 0  
Absent: 1 - Chair Friedlander  
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS  
-Commissioner Comments  
Commissioner Weiss asked Vice Mayor Sell about the City’s engagement of a  
lobbyist in Sacramento. Vice Mayor Sell explained the lobbyists act as policy  
advisors, providing strategic insight into legislative developments and helping align  
City priorities with state and federal opportunities.  
Commissioner Duncan requested an update on three previously funded housing  
projects (1171 Sonora Court, 295 S. Matilda, and 352 E. Java). Staff will return with  
an update; noted that the Java project was delayed but remains eligible for future  
funding rounds. Future housing mitigation funding is anticipated in January 2026.  
Commissioner Davis asked whether federal funds were involved in these projects.  
Staff clarified they were pre-development projects with no federal funding at this  
stage.  
Vice Chair Riviere asked if a dashboard or public data tool exists showing progress  
toward affordable housing Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goals.Staff  
explained the City provides an Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California  
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) each year and will  
explore posting the data online for public access.  
-Staff Comments  
Study Issue Process Update City Council approved changes to the study issue  
process (Item 25-0569). Staff will receive further guidance in coming months.  
Council Information Only Items (Nov. 18):  
- Homeless Services Annual Update: includes WeHOPE program outcomes.  
- Guaranteed Basic Income Update: follow-up on prior study issue and funding  
opportunities. Staff will provide links to these reports once published.  
Upcoming Joint Meeting: Housing and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and  
City Council will hold a joint meeting on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. to consider approval of the  
Homelessness Strategic Plan (five-year implementation and funding plan).  
Downtown Streets Team Closure: The team will cease operations at the end of  
October; staff will prepare a substantial amendment to the Action Plan early next  
year to close out the program.  
Upcoming Request for Proposals (RFPs): In November, HHSC will review federal  
funding RFPs for CDBG Capital Projects, Economic Development, and HOME  
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program.  
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS  
ADJOURNMENT  
Vice Chair Riviere adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.