Community Advisory Board
Community Advisory Board
Wed, March 25, 2026
This meeting was cancelled.
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Agenda items (11)
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 can share announcements about community events and express concerns or ideas relevant to 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 and briefings on topics of interest, with no formal action expected unless an item is moved to a future agenda.
7.1General BusinessPRESENTATION - SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN The Planning Division of the City of Santa Rosa has prepared the Land Use and Circulation Alternatives Report for public review. This report presents three distinct alternatives that explore how the Plan Area could grow, including the location and nature of new housing, shops, jobs, parks, and transportation improvements.
City planners will present three different development options for South Santa Rosa, showing how the area could grow with new housing, shops, jobs, parks, and improved transportation.
7.2General 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
The board will decide whether to approve a Community Improvement Grant for the South Park Resource Fair, which was reviewed by the Community Advisory Board.
7.3General 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
The Children's Museum of Sonoma County is requesting $2,500 to bring hands-on STEAM learning programs to children and families throughout Sonoma County who cannot visit their Santa Rosa location.
7.4General 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 of 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. Attachments: SRJC Forensics Intramural
Santa Rosa Junior College's forensics team is seeking $2,324.70 to host a spring speech and debate tournament that gives students public speaking practice and welcomes community members as audience volunteers.
7.5General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION
The board will make a funding decision on a Community Improvement Grant application (specific details not provided in this agenda item).
7.6General 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 requesting $2,500 to host a volunteer fair. The fair is a countywide community event designed to strengthen civic engagement, nonprofit capacity, and inclusive volunteerism in Santa Rosa and across Sonoma County. Held on César Chávez Day and aligned with Global Volunteer Month, the event honors the legacy of collective action while creating accessible pathways for residents to serve their communities. Provided information. Attachments: Sonoma County Volunteer Fair CIG
Los Cien and the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership are requesting $2,500 to host a countywide volunteer fair on César Chávez Day to connect Santa Rosa and Sonoma County residents with nonprofit volunteer opportunities.
7.7General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION - THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY SECOND SATURDAY: FREE
The board will decide on a Community Improvement Grant application from the Museum of Sonoma County (specific details not provided in this agenda item).
7.8General BusinessMOTION - 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,
The board will vote to reschedule the May 27, 2026 meeting to either June 3 or June 10 due to staff availability constraints.
Procedural (1)
5.1ProceduralDraft Minutes - January 28, 2026 Attachments: Draft Minutes - January 28, 2026
The board will review and approve the official minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting.