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The board approved two $2,500 Community Improvement Grants: one for the Vince Harper’s South Park Day & Night Festival and one for the New Roseland Regional Library Mosaic Sculpture project.
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The Community Advisory Board approved $5,000 in grant funding across two projects. One grant will support a free South Park festival that offers food, entertainment, vaccinations, reading glasses, and other community resources. The other will support community engagement for a Roseland library mosaic sculpture, including workshops and resident feedback sessions. Residents also heard a presentation on Flock Safety license plate reader technology and a public outreach update on the Greenway Connectivity Study.
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- Approved the 2026 Community Improvement Grant for EFZM Engage's Vince Harper's South Park Day & Night Festival for $2,500.
- Approved the 2026 Community Improvement Grant for the Sonoma County Library Foundation's New Roseland Regional Library Mosaic Sculpture project for $2,500.
- Approved the June 3, 2026 minutes as amended.
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- 5:30 P.M.
- ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM 637 FIRST STREET, SANTA ROSA. THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/85724523316, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 857 2452 3316 Public Comment may be made live during the meeting In-Person from the Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs Office at 637 First Street, Santa Rosa, or by submitting in advance via email at svbrown@srcity.org by 12:00 p.m. on or before July 21, 2026. Identify in the subject line of the email the agenda item number on which you wish to comment. Email public comments will be provided to all CAB members prior to the meeting. IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
- 5:30 P.M.
- CALL TO ORDER
- REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
- ROLL CALL
- PUBLIC COMMENTS
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Draft Minutes - June 3, 2026
- CIG RECIPIENT REPORTS
- SCHEDULED ITEMS
- PRESENTATION - FLOCK SAFETY The Santa Rosa Police Department will present information regarding the uses of Automatic License Plate Reader technology by Flock Safety to capture objective evidence without compromising individual privacy.
- PRESENTATION - PUBLIC OUTREACH FOR THE GREENWAY CONNECTIVITY STUDY The Transportation and Public Works Department will present information on the public outreach campaign for the Greenway Connectivity Study. This item is provided for information or for comments and no formal action will be taken.
- PRESENTATION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT UPDATE: GUIDELINES, APPLICATION, AND REPORTING MATERIALS Staff will present updates to the Community Improvement Grant (CIG) Program Guidelines, Application, and Reporting Materials to improve clarity, strengthen accountability, and streamline program administration. The Community Advisory Board will review the proposed changes and provide feedback.
- MOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - VINCE HARPER’S SOUTH PARK DAY & NIGHT FESTIVAL 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 two grants that have been submitted for the July-Aug 2026 period: EFZM Engage is requesting $2,500 to support the 2026 Harper's South Park Day & Night Festival, a free community event that connects families with essential health, wellness, and community resources. The festival provides free food, entertainment, a family movie, prizes, vaccinations, reading glasses, and resources. Building on the success of last year's event, which offered on-site vaccinations and vision services, EFZM Engage plans to continue these services and expand access by hopefully adding dental care. The festival promotes health, education, and community engagement while increasing awareness of available services and programs. 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 July-Aug 2026 period.
- MOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION-NEW ROSELAND REGIONAL LIBRARY MOSAIC SCULPTURE The Sonoma County Library Foundation is requesting $2,500 to support community engagement activities for the New Roseland Regional Library Mosaic Sculpture project. The mosaic will serve as a welcoming visual landmark that reflects the culture, heritage, and identity of the Roseland community. A central component of the project is community participation, with opportunities for residents to help shape the artwork through public workshops, artist meet-and-greets, design feedback sessions, and the unveiling event. The project aims to incorporate local voices and lived experiences into the final design while fostering community connection, ownership, and creative engagement. 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 July-Aug 2026 period.
- CAB ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ISSUES OF CONCERN TO CITY RESIDENTS
- STAFF UPDATES
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- ADJOURNMENT
- The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals (including member(s) of a legislative body) with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the Recording Secretary at (707) 543-4321 (TTY Relay at 711) or svbrown@srcity.org. The e-mail subject line should read “ADA Accommodation Request” or “Language Assistance” and the email should include your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the request. If the request is received at least seven (7) business days prior to the board meeting, the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the board meeting. Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org.
- Approved on: _______________________________ Steven V. Brown, Recording Secretary
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