Equity, access, and inclusion are priorities for the City Council. We want to keep improving services and quality of life for all residents.

We are doing a Community Equity Assessment to better understand how residents experience City programs and services. What we learn will help us:

• Improve how programs and services are designed and delivered
• Gain outreach to residents who may not always be heard
• Reduce barriers that make it harder to access services
• Make services fair, inclusive and responsive to community needs

Upcoming Community Forums

Join us to share your input on lived experiences and services accessed. Free food and childcare will be provided. Only potty-trained children age 4 and up.

When: Tuesday, May 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Columbia Neighborhood Center, Morse Conference Room

When: Wednesday, May 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Sunnyvale City Hall, Bay Conference Room

When: Saturday, June 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Sunnyvale City Hall, Bay Conference Room

These meetings are open to all residents. Language interpretation is available upon request. Notify us 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling 408-730-7950.

Questions and Answers

1. What is a Community Equity Assessment?

It is a process that helps us understand if our programs and services are working well for all residents. It focuses on people’s real experiences and shows us where we can improve.

2. Who are we working with?

We are working with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) to lead community outreach and research. EVITARUS is helping conduct the resident survey to make sure the results reflect the full Sunnyvale community.

3. How were participants selected?

For the survey 400 Sunnyvale residents are randomly selected to make sure the results represent the community.

For interviews, focus groups and community conversations, we are working with community partners to include people with different backgrounds and experiences.

Community Forums are open and all residents are welcome to participate.

4. When can residents participate?

Residents can participate throughout the project through surveys and community conversations.

We will share project information: here, Update Sunnyvale, Horizon newsletter, social media channels, and City Council and Board and Commission announcements.

5. Is there a timeline?

Yes. The project follows a clear timeline with several opportunities for community input. 

 Timeline Phases

• January to February 
  Informational Interviews: Early conversations with City staff and community stakeholders to identify key themes and challenges.
• February to March
  Representative Community Survey: A survey of about 400 Sunnyvale residents, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, conducted by phone and online.
• February to May
  Community Conversations: Small-group discussions with residents about lived experiences and access to City services.
• April
  Focus Groups:Targeted discussions with community organizations and affinity groups.
• May
  Community Forum: Discussion open to all residents about lived experiences and services accessed.
• May to June
  City Presentations: Draft findings shared with City Council and City leadership.
• June
  Community Review: Residents review findings and provide feedback.
• July to August
  Final Report and Next Steps: Release of the final report and outline of next steps.

6. Will my responses be public?

No. Your individual responses are confidential. Results will be shared in summary form only.

7. How will the information be used?

We will use the results to:

• Improve access to our programs and services
• Strengthen outreach and communication
• Reduce barriers to participation
• Make services fairer and more inclusive
• Build stronger partnerships with community organizations and county agencies

8. When will results be shared?

June 2026 – Community Review sharing draft summary.

For more information

Visit Equity, Access and Inclusion

Contact
Fernanda Perdomo-Arciniegas
Equity, Access and Inclusion Manager
408-730-7915