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The sponsor said the policy manual currently lacks a category for religious holidays and described an example where an absence for a Jewish holiday had been recorded as a personal absence. The sponsor called the omission \"a significant oversight\" given Sunnyvale’s diverse population and proposed that the policy manual allow a religious-holiday absence category similar to current categories for sickness or emergency.

A council liaison and staff member explained the study-issue workflow: the sponsor must secure at least one cosponsor for a study issue to be placed on the running list. Commissioner Valencia Landa agreed to cosponsor the proposal. Staff said the study issue would be added to the commission’s running list and later ranked by the commission; issues that move forward from the commission may then be considered by the City Council along with other departmental and commission-ranked items.

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A staff member read the relevant administrative policy language on selection procedure (Article chapter 1, article 15 on boards and commissions), noting that nominees must accept the nomination and that no one may nominate themselves. The commission called for nominations for chair and then voted.

The commission voted to appoint Commissioner Zapata as chair (vote recorded as 4–0–2). The commission then proceeded to elect the vice chair; Commissioner Camacho was nominated for vice chair and the motion carried 4–0–2.

The policy text cited by staff and the recorded tallies appear in the meeting transcript; staff said they reviewed the administrative policy earlier in the day to confirm procedures.

Direct quotes are taken from the meeting transcript and attributed to the staff member and commissioners recorded in the meeting.","The commission followed the stated administrative policy for the selection of chair and vice chair and recorded votes to appoint officers; the selections were approved 4–0–2 for both seats.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6655824,"Staff: City moving forward with community equity assessment; timeline, consultant meetings forthcoming",310,5610000,5920000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5365296-fba164cf415a1553e6d83c8b65cc7c94&start=5610&end=5920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5365296-fba164cf415a1553e6d83c8b65cc7c94/thumbnail_5610000.jpg","/articles/6655824/Sunnyvale/Santa-Clara-County/California/Staff-City-moving-forward-with-community-equity-assessment-timeline-consultant-meetings-forthcoming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6655824-721b282cd39bd555e8db6ced7453948c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163630&Signature=C-1CG0QlZrg3l-te0toxj1lEt2XR26yRDACznUjGk1hvCMvR-nucKhKaU3Kcldekp4XLQOzAbcVYYfFJRopu6EewOTFq26r2Fewn8uEqr0iWSlsklEdzb0mLCVJbSGh-k8sYM2peY~mYs~KEdpvJOFIhEoaI3-rF2Hw67Uq8z-RcOQD7w7PkhOe4dS0KuN7yoxoJn5psUmI0AcS4pUBa2iizXO1A1tSoncDAeTZ12Wtfp3YHBq~G9tAToK-M2KNAOYQ9NVhzneade4gD4SBrVmHIg6fr0UYaCuszDo-HeuTxd4nUNq88n2I1hqEr3FepmZO5ZaXlBEBvIHSK5HLXzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff reported that the City Council provided clarification on the scope of a planned community equity needs assessment and that staff are now meeting with the selected consulting firm to finalize timeline and services.

A staff representative said council direction allowed staff to confirm details with the consultant and that, in the coming weeks, staff will review the timeline and scope of services. The staff speaker said commissioners will be invited either to serve on focus groups or to help recruit community participants and that staff expects to provide a clearer timeline in August.

The staff representative did not provide a contract value or final schedule in the meeting. Commissioners were advised to expect further updates and to be available for outreach or focus-group participation when requested.

Direct quotations in this article are taken from the meeting transcript and attributed to the staff speaker recorded by the commission.","City staff told the commission the City Council clarified scope for a community equity needs assessment and staff will meet with the selected consultant; commissioners may participate in focus groups.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6655827,"Human Relations Commission rescinds then re-approves consent calendar; final tally includes one abstention",478,1790000,2268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5365296-fba164cf415a1553e6d83c8b65cc7c94&start=1790&end=2268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5365296-fba164cf415a1553e6d83c8b65cc7c94/thumbnail_1790000.jpg","/articles/6655827/Sunnyvale/Santa-Clara-County/California/Human-Relations-Commission-rescinds-then-re-approves-consent-calendar-final-tally-includes-one-abstention","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6655827-00bf7601829cb3e94d8f1d982322206c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163630&Signature=FcZD1EnKCr~6YUO1uGqOVV4gxMWW-YXNdFesA-a19FdskGftmUKG9NXwaqGo4b6x9KgOcjXM1koo8FjmlUwAAiBOlFhWe24bgo0MoAzt4LCncMTPHw9hyVqS5y0lFcya818w--1uxEc7PZpj-fT~4oP3WFeaFn7syH~VIIlBm57mRPaUdzHqCbTXiisMqKCsRSmoWABNdqHrOs12UiFZSOO7yREjFrN3NYG295os2kYTTlO9NlDMy0RyzCnvF0QpnG1Z57~seq8LC8nZPo5k-jEdTVOzZyK71VfNmvU9dzxwZkSlejfwegS9-xu4YNZGrHlo5l922k9pAfj3K0QPTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Human Relations Commission first approved the consent calendar, later voted to rescind that approval after a commissioner reported they were absent and wanted to change their vote, and then re-approved the consent calendar in a final vote.

Commissioner Rosenfeld moved to approve the consent calendar and Commissioner Valencia Landa seconded. The chair called the vote and the motion initially carried (recorded as 4–0–2 with two members absent). After the roll call, Rosenfeld said she needed to change her vote to \"abstain\" because she had not been present for an item. The commission then voted to rescind the prior approval; Rosenfeld moved to rescind and Landa seconded. The rescind motion carried 4–0–2.

Following the rescind, Rosenfeld again moved to approve the consent calendar and Commissioner Terry seconded. In the final vote the consent calendar was approved 3–1–2, with Rosenfeld abstaining and two members absent.

Motions and votes recorded in the meeting transcript are summarized below; staff noted minutes for items included on the consent calendar were approved as part of the consent calendar.

Direct quotes and attributions are taken from the meeting transcript.","The commission approved the consent calendar, rescinded that approval after a member asked to change a vote, then re-approved the consent calendar in a subsequent vote; the final approval carried with one abstention and two absences.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_46":115,"_48":116,"_50":117,"_52":118,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":119,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":120,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6655832,"Human Relations Commission praises allyship training, approves \"Voices of Sunnyvale\" event",3318,2200000,5518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5365296-fba164cf415a1553e6d83c8b65cc7c94&start=2200&end=5518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5365296-fba164cf415a1553e6d83c8b65cc7c94/thumbnail_2200000.jpg","/articles/6655832/Sunnyvale/Santa-Clara-County/California/Human-Relations-Commission-praises-allyship-training-approves-Voices-of-Sunnyvale-event","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6655832-f338d0866c3475dd932f5eff27631d26/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163630&Signature=QeYculUnpGLH-k-ZUEDeLy~zLTPJMs4wG~lu8nVjKJ4qwuSI8RQv80qc6DForfLiKOToAuG6dhlU2BWFEU5F7rkizw-UYyFoHKvRif8ko4a1Ek~Ar3615-T8Mf6jGuUzgrX7-FhjkHTCq1VnZySxfEDlPfdN7au9VPvgteyM17zjS~m4rxR~uqHVkcOjxDrqLF7S0Kwmz9Ve9dNroHAnyz8WCb87cUAc1fZo7U1bUaTIYHGNfG2Wpa-9SapRi4VlCjAwdU9jTit1bSPaEONfaZKkhfk0wi0u8UCNjMxrIrXbXu0TPTzIBbt9~HlYgh6tWI~zkTBgJ26Pjx4bOZN51g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Human Relations Commission reviewed an assessment of a June 13 allyship training and voted to hold a second signature community event called \"Voices of Sunnyvale\" to celebrate local diversity and replicate last year’s immigrant storytelling circles.

Commissioner Camacho presented results from the June training, saying the session drew both in-person and Zoom participants and produced extensive discussion. ‘‘We had over 40 people present in via Zoom and in person,’’ Camacho said, and the commission was shown slides summarizing attendance and survey results.

The commission’s assessment reported that roughly 60 residents registered for the session, about 40 attended, and the post-training survey yielded 14 responses. Organizers reported that 71% of respondents rated the event \"excellent,\" 21% \"good,\" and about 7% \"fair.\" The assessment noted that roughly three-quarters of attendees identified as individual community members and about a quarter represented organizations. Presenters emphasized that the three-hour session was a condensed format compared with a two-day intensive offered previously.

Commissioners and community members described learning outcomes such as improved familiarity with the concept of allyship, understanding of privilege and implicit bias, and an interest in continuing conversations through community dialogues. Camacho said the session produced a greater willingness among attendees to support equity and inclusion initiatives and suggested the training be seen as an introductory step that would benefit from follow-up work.

Commissioner Rosenfeld moved that the commission hold a second signature event, restating the motion as: \"have our second signature event be called Voices of Sunnyvale, and it'd be an event celebrating the diversity of Sunnyvale, and it will include various stations or subparts similar, including, but not limited to what we did last year.\" Commissioner Valencia Landa seconded. The motion passed 4–0–2 (two members absent). Rosenfeld noted the event would include small-group storytelling, art activities, and options for attendees to contribute writing or drawings for later display.

Several commissioners proposed additional outreach and marketing steps — including inserts in the water bill and collaboration with Sunnyvale Community Services — to broaden participation. Commissioners also discussed making an archival booklet or online collection of stories and artwork collected at the event.

The commission said staff will return with event logistics and a draft work-plan item for formal review.

Quotes in this article are taken from the meeting transcript and attributed to speakers recorded by the commission.","The Sunnyvale Human Relations Commission reviewed results from a June 13 allyship training and voted to hold a second signature event, \"Voices of Sunnyvale,\" modeled on last year’s immigrant storytelling circles.","actionData","errors"]

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