Community Advisory Board
Community Advisory Board
Wed, June 3, 2026
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Agenda items (15)
General Business
8General BusinessCAB ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ISSUES OF CONCERN TO CITY RESIDENTS CAB Members may share community news, upcoming community events that be of interest to the CAB, and issues of concern for residents.
Board members may share community news, upcoming events, and concerns from Santa Rosa residents.
9General BusinessSTAFF UPDATES This time is reserved for City staff to provide a briefing on issues of interest. No action will be taken on these matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for consideration.
City staff will brief the board on topics of interest; no votes will be taken unless an item is scheduled for a future meeting.
7.1General BusinessPRESENTATION - CITY ASSET NAMING AND RENAMING POLICY City Staff will provide a comprehensive overview regarding the policy for naming and renaming City assets.
City staff will explain how Santa Rosa names and renames public assets like parks, buildings, and facilities.
7.2General BusinessPRESENTATION - SOUTHEAST GREENWAY UPDATE Southeast Greenway will provide updates regarding this City acquired property.
The Southeast Greenway project team will share updates about this property recently acquired by the city.
7.3General BusinessPRESENTATION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
The board will receive information about Community Improvement Grants, which fund local nonprofit and community programs.
7.4General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - PROGRAMA COSECHA The Programa Cosecha grant application submitted by Raizes Collective is requesting $2,500 to fund an After-School Social Emotional Wellness & Restorative Art Workshops and Murals Program in Santa Rosa City Schools. Their program engages students in creative artmaking, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices, fostering belonging, resilience, and cultural connection. They are seeking your support to make this program a success, ensuring that students have access to high-quality materials, food, safe creative spaces, and meaningful experiences that nurture their growth and leadership in culturally relevant ways. Provided Information - Program Cosecha 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 June-July 2026 period.
The board will decide whether to award $2,500 to Raizes Collective for after-school art and social-emotional wellness workshops in Santa Rosa schools.
7.5General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
The board will consider and vote on a Community Improvement Grant application (specific details not provided in this agenda item).
7.6General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - MINOR BEATS The Minor Beats grant application, submitted by Play It Forward Music Foundation, requests $2,500 to support four Youth Open Mic Sessions for young people ages 5-17. These sessions aim to provide Santa Rosa youth with a welcoming stage to express themselves and share their creativity through music. Live performances foster meaningful connections within a community and create a sense of vibrancy through shared artistic experiences. Youth Open Mic Sessions offer young people the opportunity to perform in front of an audience is essential to building confidence and self-expression. Additionally, practicing music cultivates focus, strengthens time management skills, and supports overall well-being. When youth feel supported, empowered, and engaged in their community, the positive impact extends to the entire community.
The board will decide whether to award $2,500 to Play It Forward Music Foundation to fund four youth open mic sessions for ages 5-17 in Santa Rosa.
7.7General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - SONOMA COUNTY VOLUNTEER FAIR The Sonoma County Volunteer Fair, co-hosted by Los Cien and the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL), is requested $2,500 to host a volunteer fair. The fair was a countywide community event designed to strengthen civic engagement, nonprofit capacity, and inclusive volunteerism in Santa Rosa and across Sonoma County. Held on March 31 and aligned with Global Volunteer Month, the event honored the legacy of collective action while creating accessible pathways for residents to serve their communities. Provided Information - Sonoma County Volunteer 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 June-July 2026 period. Attachments: Sonoma County Volunteer Fair CIG Application
The board will decide whether to award $2,500 to support a countywide volunteer fair hosted by Los Cien and the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership to encourage community service.
7.8General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - COMMUNITY LISTENING PROJECT The Community Listening Project grant application, submitted by Listening for a Change, requests $2,500 to host two four-hour workshops focused on developing listening skills and training participants in conducting oral histories. This program is designed to engage a wide range of community members. As communities become
The board will decide whether to award $2,500 to Listening for a Change to fund workshops teaching community members listening skills and oral history techniques.
7.9General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - PROJECT TRUE: CANNABIS EDUCATION CAMPAIGN The Northern California Center for Well-Being is requesting $2,500 for Project TRUE: Cannabis Education Campaign, serving middle and high school students in Roseland School District and Santa Rosa City Schools, primarily bilingual, bicultural, and low-income youth. The program will raise awareness of youth cannabis use and the risks of cannabis DUI/DUID, helping teens make informed decisions. It will also build leadership and peer mentorship through a youth-led approach, creating an engaging environment that empowers teens to advocate for healthy, safe choices in their communities. Provided Information - Project TRUE: Cannabis Education Campaign
The board will decide whether to award $2,500 to the Northern California Center for Well-Being for a cannabis education campaign targeting middle and high school students about the risks of cannabis use and driving.
7.10General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
The board will consider and vote on a Community Improvement Grant application (specific details not provided in this agenda item).
7.11General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION- DETURK ROUND BARN NATIVE POLLINATOR
The board will decide whether to award a Community Improvement Grant for a native pollinator project at the DeTurk Round Barn.
7.12General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT EXTENSION-THE
The board will consider extending the deadline or funding period for a Community Improvement Grant (specific details not provided in this agenda item).
Procedural (1)
5.1ProceduralDraft Minutes - April 15, 2026 Attachments: Draft Minutes - April 15, 2026
The board will review and approve the official minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Disapprove Programa Cosecha grant application
aye 6 · absent 1
Board Member Daultonaye
Board Member Diazaye
Board Member Hamzeheeabsent
Board Member Knowlesaye
Board Member Mondellaye
Chair Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Fratesaye
Approve Skyhawk United grant application
aye 6 · absent 1
Board Member Daultonaye
Board Member Diazaye
Board Member Hamzeheeabsent
Board Member Knowlesaye
Board Member Mondellaye
Chair Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Fratesaye
Disapprove Minor Beats grant application
aye 6 · absent 1
Board Member Daultonaye
Board Member Diazaye
Board Member Hamzeheeabsent
Board Member Knowlesaye
Board Member Mondellaye
Chair Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Fratesaye
Approve Sonoma County Volunteer Fair grant application
aye 6 · recused 1
Board Member Daultonaye
Board Member Diazaye
Board Member Hamzeheeaye
Board Member Knowlesaye
Board Member Mondellaye
Chair Rodriguezrecused
Vice Chair Fratesaye
Disapprove Community Listening Project grant application
aye 4 · nay 2 · absent 1
Board Member Daultonaye
Board Member Diaznay
Board Member Hamzeheeabsent
Board Member Knowlesnay
Board Member Mondellaye
Chair Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Fratesaye
Approve Northern California Center for Well-Being grant application (Project TRUE: Cannabis Education Campaign)
aye 3 · abstain 2 · absent 1 · nay 1
Board Member Daultonaye
Board Member Diazabstain
Board Member Hamzeheeabsent
Board Member Knowlesabstain
Board Member Mondellnay
Chair Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Fratesaye
Approve West End Neighborhood Association grant application (DeTurk Round Barn Native Pollinator Water Wise Demonstration Garden)
aye 6 · absent 1
Board Member Daultonaye
Board Member Diazaye
Board Member Hamzeheeabsent
Board Member Knowlesaye
Board Member Mondellaye
Chair Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Fratesaye
Approve grant deadline extension for The Wellness & Cultural Arts Workshop (BIPOC Collective)
aye 6 · absent 1
Board Member Daultonaye
Board Member Diazaye
Board Member Hamzeheeabsent
Board Member Knowlesaye
Board Member Mondellaye
Chair Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Fratesaye