Daniel Byars

This document outlines the City's long-term advocacy positions on socio-economic issues. It is structured around key areas such as general support for health and human services, economic development and employment, education and training, health and social services, human services planning, and affordable housing and homelessness. The overarching purpose is to advocate for federal, state, and county funding and legislation to improve the quality of life, expand access to essential services, promote economic growth, and ensure comprehensive educational opportunities for all residents.

This policy document outlines the City's broad legislative advocacy positions and annual priority issues, providing guidance to the City Council and staff on intergovernmental matters. The 2026 priority areas encompass funding and strategies for workforce development, ensuring interoperability in public safety communications, addressing environmental regulatory and conservation issues, promoting building electrification, defining the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by law enforcement, tackling affordable housing, homelessness, and land use challenges, and engaging with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding airplane noise. The plan aims to support the City's General Plan and contribute to operational success by proactively addressing legislative and policy challenges.

This Economic Development Strategic Plan serves as a blueprint for the City's investments to ensure economic vitality, create new economic opportunities, generate new wealth, and contribute to a high quality of life. The plan is organized around four strategic priorities: prioritizing key regional issues that drive and support economic development, strengthening and expanding program capacity and assisting with the development review process, supporting small and medium-sized non-retail businesses, and enhancing and maintaining the vibrancy of retail.

The City of Sunnyvale's Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness outlines a five-year roadmap from January 2026 through December 2030. The plan is designed to invest in housing solutions, prevent displacement, and expand access to vital services. Key priorities include strengthening regional collaboration, expanding and supporting housing, service areas, and shelter capacity, preventing homelessness and displacement, improving the quality of life for unsheltered individuals and the community, and promoting equity and systems integration. The plan aims for a future where homelessness declines through equitable access to housing and supportive services, ensuring dignity, respect, safety, health, and belonging for all residents.

This document outlines the 2026 Annual Work Plan for the Housing and Human Services Commission. It details a calendar of monthly meetings and corresponding agenda items, primarily focused on the review, public hearings, and recommendation processes for various funding streams such as HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance and CDBG Capital Projects. Key activities include preparing and reviewing HUD Action Plans, evaluating consolidated performance reports, making budget recommendations, and conducting annual reviews of the Code of Ethics and Conduct. The plan also addresses the approval of the subsequent year's work plan and other ongoing initiatives.