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CAB approves five community improvement grants; May meeting rescheduled to June 3

Santa RosaApr 15, 20263 min read

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At the April 15, 2026 special meeting the Community Advisory Board approved draft minutes from January 28, 2026; awarded five Community Improvement Grants (totaling four at $2,500 and one at $2,324.70) to local organizations; and rescheduled the May 27 regular meeting to June 3, 2026. Staff provided updates on traffic safety meetings, environmental volunteer events, board vacancies, and the City’s budget engagement survey. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.

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Approved Draft Minutes — January 28, 2026 (Approved as submitted).
Approved Community Improvement Grant — South Park Coalition: South Park Resource Fair — $2,500 (motion carried; Yes: Chair Rodriguez, Vice Chair Frates, Board Member Daulton, Board Member Knowles; Absent: Board Member Diaz, Board Member Hamzehee, Board Member Mondell).
Approved Community Improvement Grant — Children's Museum of Sonoma County: CMOSC Museum-on-the-Go — $2,500 (motion carried; same vote).
Approved Community Improvement Grant — SRJC Forensics, Speech, Debate, and Performance Team: SRJC Forensics Intramural Tournament — $2,324.70 (motion carried; same vote).
Approved Community Improvement Grant — She Inspires Inc.: Celebration of Joy (Black Joy) — $2,500 (motion carried; same vote).
Approved Community Improvement Grant — Museum of Sonoma County: Second Saturday: Free Family Days — $2,500 (motion carried; same vote).
Rescheduled CAB Regular Meeting on May 27, 2026 to June 3, 2026 (motion carried; same vote).

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Apr 15, 2026, 12:00 AM637 First Street, Santa Rosa, CAscheduled

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6:00 P.M.
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6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft Minutes - January 28, 2026.
CIG RECIPIENT REPORTS
SCHEDULED ITEMS
MOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - SOUTH PARK RESOURCE FAIR BACKGROUND: The Community Advisory Board (CAB) reviews and approves the 2026 Community Improvement Grant Applications. The Board shall award grants to the applicants whose projects best meet the criteria. There are four grants that have been submitted for the April-May 2026 period: The South Park Resource Fair grant application submitted by South Park Coalition is requesting $2,500 to host the South Park Resource Fair. This is an event that will bring more than 30 community partners to share resources and information with residents. Their objectives are: 1) to strengthen relations between neighbors to build community cohesion; 2) to improve relations between South Park residents and the Santa Rosa Police Department; 3) to work with community partners to bring helpful resources to the neighborhood. Their overall goal is to be a safer neighborhood where neighbors know what services and resources are available to them. The event is free and open to all. Provided Information: South Park Resource Fair CIG Application RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Department that the Community Advisory Board, by motion, determine the dispersion of this Community Improvement Grant for the April-May 2026 period.
MOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - CMOSC MUSEUM-ON-THE-GO The CMOSC Museum-on-the-Go grant application submitted by Children's Museum of Sonoma County is requesting $2,500 to host their Museum-on-the-Go program. Museum-on-the-Go aims to deliver CMOSC’s unique, vibrant, STEAM-focused programming to children and their caregivers who might not otherwise be able to visit our permanent Santa Rosa location, while simultaneously educating caregivers and childcare providers throughout Sonoma County about the Children’s Museum and the accessible/affordable, playful learning opportunities it provides. Their belief is that all children, regardless of geography or economic status, have the right to playful learning opportunities critically needed for healthy brain development that will help kids achieve their full potential as engaged learners and successful members of society. Provided Information - CMOSC Museum-on-the-Go CIG Application RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Department that the Community Advisory Board, by motion, determine the dispersion of this Community Improvement Grant for the April-May 2026 period.
MOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - SRJC FORENSICS INTRAMURAL TOURNAMENT The SRJC Forensics Intramural Tournament grant application submitted by the SRJC Forensics, Speech, Debate, and Performance Team is requesting $2,324.7 to hold their Spring tournament. This tournament is designed to help students practice using their voices in a public setting, creating and maintaining a link among students, faculty, and the larger Santa Rosa community. At each event 15-200 SRJC students ranging from ages 15-75 give speeches and debate in front tot 30-50 community members who volunteer as the audience. The larger community is welcome to attend the final rounds, to witness the competitors, and to join the team the next semester, as the team is open to all community members. Provided Information - SRJC Forensics Intramural Tournament CIG Application RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Department that the Community Advisory Board, by motion, determine the dispersion of this Community Improvement Grant for the April-May 2026 period.
MOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - CELEBRATION OF JOY BLACK JOY The Celebration of Joy Black Joy grant application submitted by She Inspires Inc. is requesting $2,500 to host Black Joy celebration. This celebration is a free community-centered event designed to uplift, celebrate, and affirm Black Joy through art, music, storytelling, small business engagement, and intergenerational connection. The project creates a welcoming, family-friendly space where community members can gather, be seen, and experience joy as a form of resilience and cultural expression. Provided Information - Celebration of Joy Black Joy CIG Application RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Department that the Community Advisory Board, by motion, determine the dispersion of this Community Improvement Grant for the April-May 2026 period.
MOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY SECOND SATURDAY: FREE FAMILY DAYS The Museum of Sonoma County Second Saturday: Free Family Days grant application submitted by the Museum of Sonoma County is requesting $2,500 for their Museum of Sonoma County Second Saturday: Free Family Days program. As part of this program, the museum is expanding their bilingual marketing so that Spanish-speaking and bilingual households receive clear communication about these events. They are especially seeking City funds to support teaching artists’ stipends, printed marketing materials, and art materials, to ensure these free, inclusive events are accessible and high quality. If awarded, they would allocate 100% of a city grant to non-personnel costs for the Second Saturdays program. Provided Information - The Museum of Sonoma County Second Saturday: Free Family Days CIG Application RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Department that the Community Advisory Board, by motion, determine the dispersion of this Community Improvement Grant for the April-May 2026 period.
MOTION - MAY 27 MEETING DATE CHANGE The CAB adopted its 2026 meeting schedule on November 19, 2025. Due to limited staff availability, the May 27, 2026, meeting cannot be supported as scheduled. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board select, by motion, an alternative regular meeting date on either June 3 or June 10, 2026.
CAB ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ISSUES OF CONCERN TO CITY RESIDENTS
STAFF UPDATES
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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Approved on: _______________________________ Steven V. Brown, Recording Secretary

CAB approves five community improvement grants; May meeting rescheduled to June 3

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