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Community Advisory Board

Wed, June 26, 2024

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Agenda items (10)

Procedural (3)
1ProceduralVIA ZOOM BY VISITING
2ProceduralBY PHONE BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 857-2452-3316 Comments from the public will be allowed on all agenda items at the time each item is called. Email Public Comment: To submit an emailed public comment to the Community Advisory Board, please send to: svbrown@srcity.org by 12:00 p.m., on or before June 25, 2024. Identify in the subject line of your 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 OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449, THE CITY WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
5.1ProceduralDraft Minutes - May 22, 2024 Attachments: Draft Minutes - May 22, 2024
General Business
6General BusinessThe Common Ground Society Under 5 Meetup grant application from Common Ground Society requests funds to host monthly meetups to support families that have children with disabilities. The group is especially important as a child’s disability, medical complexity or unique need is often discovered at 5 years or younger so, families need a lot of support and assistance navigating challenges which may be new or unexpected.
7General BusinessCAB ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ISSUES OF CONCERN TO CITY RESIDENTS CAB Members may share community news, upcoming community events that may be of interest to the CAB and issues of concern for residents. This is also the time when CAB Members may announce departure from the meeting early, or any other announcement that may affect the meeting.
8General 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.
9General BusinessThe Sonoma Sports Kickball Social League grant application from Sonoma Sports requests funds to start a kickball league that will provide a free recreational sports environment accessible to people of all athletic levels. This will help develop camaraderie and friendships within the community for the 21 and over age demographic who do not have as many social outlets.
10General BusinessThe Saturday in the Park grant application from The Neighbors of Coffee Park requests funds to host a community-driven event focused on fostering unity and camaraderie within the neighborhood, cultivating a sense of togetherness through the celebration of music, food, and arts. This free event underscores the significance of everyone in upholding the essence of the
6.1General BusinessPRESENTATION - ALAN ALTON, FINANCE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, WILL PROVIDE AN UPDATE REGARDING THE CITY OF
6.2General BusinessMOTION - COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD GRANTS The Community Advisory Board (CAB) reviews and approves the 2024 Community Improvement Grant Applications. Grant Applications for Quarter 2 will close on June 28, 2024. The CAB received five applications eligible for funding, totaling $10,528.4. The projects are as follows:

Additional votes recorded in minutes

Approve Q2 2024 Community Improvement Grants (excluding Saturday in the Park)

aye 8 · absent 4 · abstain 1
Board Member Andrea Rodriguezaye
Board Member Angelina Vasquezaye
Board Member Ariana Diaz De Leonabsent
Board Member Cherie Barnettaye
Board Member David Chenabsent
Board Member Derek Knowlesaye
Board Member Duane De Wittabstain
Board Member Henry Huangabsent
Board Member Jorge Inocencioaye
Board Member Kirstyne Langeabsent
Board Member Steve Rahmnaye
Chair Calum Weeksaye
Vice Chair Amy Holteraye

Approve Q2 2024 Community Improvement Grant - Saturday in the Park

aye 8 · absent 4 · abstain 1
Board Member Andrea Rodriguezaye
Board Member Angelina Vasquezaye
Board Member Ariana Diaz De Leonabsent
Board Member Cherie Barnettaye
Board Member David Chenabsent
Board Member Derek Knowlesaye
Board Member Duane De Wittaye
Board Member Henry Huangabsent
Board Member Jorge Inocencioaye
Board Member Kirstyne Langeabsent
Board Member Steve Rahmnabstain
Chair Calum Weeksaye
Vice Chair Amy Holteraye