https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=8039268&GUID=54790195-B84E-4AB2-87EA-200890334FDALegistar15https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=8039268&GUID=54790195-B84E-4AB2-87EA-200890334FDA54790195-B84E-4AB2-87EA-200890334FDA-2026-05-28-15-13-53Title: MOTION - 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. Provided Information - Minor Beats CIG Application RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Department that the Community Advisory Board, by motion, Thu, 28 May 2026 15:13:53 GMT