June 21st Meeting: Sunnyvale Village Center Master Plan and Charter Commission Update

Also

Report from CADEM Convention and June 14th Protests

There is a lot going on in June, so we will cover several important topics at this meeting:

1. Village Center Master Plan

The Draft of the Sunnyvale Village Center Master Plan is now available! This document, many years in the making, establishes objective standards for the seven Sunnyvale Village Centers including Fremont and Mary, Fair Oaks Plaza and Lakewood Shopping Center.

Developments at these Village Centers will have a major impact on each of these neighborhoods.

We will discuss some highlights from the Plan which goes to City Council for final approval on July 1st.

2. Charter Commission

The Sunnyvale City Charter (Charter) governs how the City operates and provides services to the community. Sunnyvale voters approved the Charter in 1950 to increase local control over municipal affairs. Amendments to the Charter require approval by a majority of Sunnyvale voters.

On June 4, 2024, the City Council created an 11-member Charter Review Committee (CRC) to consider amendments proposed by the Council as well as additional amendments proposed by the CRC and City staff. After a recruitment and interview process, Council appointed the committee on December 3, 2024, with members being sworn in on December 10, 2024.

On June 3, 2025, the Charter Commission met with City Council to get direction regarding the highest priority charter amendments to consider.

We will provide an update on the direction provided to the Committee by the City Council.

3. CADEM Update

The California Democratic Party recently held their convention and several of our Board and Club members were delegates. We will get an update on the issues discussed and the elected officials who spoke.

4. 7x7K NO KINGS Protest

On June 14th, the SunnyvaleDesm and many others will hold a protest along El Camino Real. We will recap the protest and discuss next steps.

When: Saturday, June 21st, 2 to 4 pm

Location: El Dorado Mobile Home Park (Clubhouse), 600 E Weddell Drive, Sunnyvale