Community Advisory Board
Community Advisory Board
Wed, April 15, 2026
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Agenda items (9)
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 have an opportunity to share community news, announce upcoming events, and raise concerns affecting 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 provide updates on topics of interest; no decisions will be made unless an item is scheduled for a future meeting.
7.1General BusinessMOTION - 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)
South Park Coalition is requesting $2,500 to host the South Park Resource Fair, an event bringing together over 30 community partners to share resources and information with residents in April or May 2026.
7.2General BusinessMOTION - 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
The Children's Museum of Sonoma County is requesting $2,500 to bring their Museum-on-the-Go program to underserved areas throughout Sonoma County, providing hands-on STEAM learning activities to children and families who cannot visit the permanent Santa Rosa location.
7.3General BusinessMOTION - 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
Santa Rosa Junior College's Forensics team is requesting $2,324.70 to host their Spring intramural speech and debate tournament, which gives students and community members ages 15-75 the opportunity to practice public speaking and compete in front of volunteer audiences.
7.4General BusinessMOTION - 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
She Inspires Inc. is requesting $2,500 to host a free Celebration of Joy Black Joy event featuring art, music, storytelling, and small business engagement to uplift and celebrate Black joy as a form of community resilience.
7.5General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY SECOND SATURDAY: FREE
The board will consider a grant application for a free community event, though the full details appear to be cut off in the agenda text.
7.6General BusinessMOTION - MAY 27 MEETING DATE CHANGE
The board will vote on whether to reschedule the May 27 meeting to a different date.
Procedural (1)
5.1ProceduralDraft Minutes - January 28, 2026. Attachments: Draft Minutes - January 28, 2026
The board will review and approve the official written record of the January 28, 2026 meeting.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Approve South Park Resource Fair CIG Application
absent 3 · aye 4
Board Member Ana M. Diazabsent
Board Member Clay Daultonaye
Board Member Derek Knowlesaye
Board Member Douglas Mondellabsent
Board Member Joshua Hamzeheeabsent
Chair Andrea Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Jude Fratesaye
Approve CMOSC Museum-on-the-Go CIG Application
absent 3 · aye 4
Board Member Ana M. Diazabsent
Board Member Clay Daultonaye
Board Member Derek Knowlesaye
Board Member Douglas Mondellabsent
Board Member Joshua Hamzeheeabsent
Chair Andrea Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Jude Fratesaye
Approve SRJC Forensics Intramural Tournament CIG Application
absent 3 · aye 4
Board Member Ana M. Diazabsent
Board Member Clay Daultonaye
Board Member Derek Knowlesaye
Board Member Douglas Mondellabsent
Board Member Joshua Hamzeheeabsent
Chair Andrea Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Jude Fratesaye
Approve Celebration of Joy Black Joy CIG Application
absent 3 · aye 4
Board Member Ana M. Diazabsent
Board Member Clay Daultonaye
Board Member Derek Knowlesaye
Board Member Douglas Mondellabsent
Board Member Joshua Hamzeheeabsent
Chair Andrea Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Jude Fratesaye
Approve Museum of Sonoma County Second Saturday: Free Family Days CIG Application
absent 3 · aye 4
Board Member Ana M. Diazabsent
Board Member Clay Daultonaye
Board Member Derek Knowlesaye
Board Member Douglas Mondellabsent
Board Member Joshua Hamzeheeabsent
Chair Andrea Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Jude Fratesaye
Reschedule May 27, 2026 CAB Meeting to June 3, 2026
absent 3 · aye 4
Board Member Ana M. Diazabsent
Board Member Clay Daultonaye
Board Member Derek Knowlesaye
Board Member Douglas Mondellabsent
Board Member Joshua Hamzeheeabsent
Chair Andrea Rodriguezaye
Vice Chair Jude Fratesaye