Communications &  
Intergovernmental  
Relations Office  
City of Santa Rosa  
637 First Street  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT  
MARCH 25, 2026  
5:30 P.M.  
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM  
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON  
OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.  
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE  
IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON  
FROM 637 FIRST STREET, SANTA ROSA.  
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING  
LIVE VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING  
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/85724523316,  
OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING  
WEBINAR ID: 857 2452 3316  
Public Comment may be made live during the meeting In-Person from  
the Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs Office at  
637 First Street, Santa Rosa, or by submitting in advance via email  
at svbrown@srcity.org by 12:00 p.m. on or before March 24, 2026.  
Identify in the subject line of the 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 UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY  
WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM  
LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.  
5:30 P.M.  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)  
This time is reserved for any Board Member to announce remote participation  
under the “Just Cause” provision of Government Code Section 54953.8.  
3. ROLL CALL  
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS  
This is the time when any person may address matters not listed on this  
agenda, but which are within the subject matter of the jurisdiction of the  
board, commission, committee. The public may comment on agenda items  
when the item is called. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes.  
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.1  
Draft Minutes - January 28, 2026  
Draft Minutes - January 28, 2026  
Attachments:  
6. CIG RECIPIENT REPORTS  
7. SCHEDULED ITEMS  
7.1  
PRESENTATION - 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.  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 3.23.26)  
7.2  
MOTION - 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.  
The South Park Resource Fair grant application submitted by South  
Park Coalition is requesting $2,500.00 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)  
to strengthen relations between neighbors to build community cohesion;  
2) to improve relations between South Park residents and the Santa  
Rosa Police Department; 3) to work with community partners to bring  
helpful resources to the neighborhood. Their overall goal is to be a  
safer neighborhood where neighbors know what services and  
resources are available to them. The event is free and open to all.  
Provided information. Attachments: South Park Resource Fair CIG  
Grant 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 April-May 2026 period.  
South Park Resource Fair Grant Application  
Attachments:  
7.3  
MOTION - 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. Attachments: CMOSC Museum-on-the-Go CIG  
Grant 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 April-May 2026 period.  
CMOSC Museum-on-the-Go Grant Application  
Attachments:  
7.4  
MOTION - 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  
Tournament CIG Grant 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 April-May 2026 period.  
SRJC Forensics Intramural Tournament Grant Application  
Attachments:  
7.5  
MOTION - 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  
cultural expression.  
Provided information. Attachments: Celebration of Joy Black Joy Grant  
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 April-May 2026 period.  
Celebration of Joy Black Joy Grant Application  
Attachments:  
7.6  
MOTION - 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  
Grant 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 April-May 2026 period.  
Sonoma County Volunteer Fair Grant Application  
Attachments:  
7.7  
MOTION - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS DETERMINATION  
- THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY SECOND SATURDAY: FREE  
FAMILY DAYS  
The Museum of Sonoma County Second Saturday: Free Family Days  
grant application submitted by the Museum of Sonoma County is  
requesting $2,500 for their Museum of Sonoma County Second  
Saturday: Free Family Days program. As part of this program, the  
museum is expanding their bilingual marketing so that  
Spanish-speaking and bilingual households receive clear  
communication about these events. They are especially seeking City  
funds to support teaching artists’ stipends, printed marketing materials,  
and art materials, to ensure these free, inclusive events are accessible  
and high quality. If awarded, they would allocate 100% of a city grant to  
non-personnel costs for the Second Saturdays program.  
Provided information. Attachments: The Museum of Sonoma County  
Second Saturday: Free Family Days CIG Grant 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 April-May 2026 period.  
The Museum of Sonoma County Second Saturday Free Fa  
Attachments:  
7.8  
MOTION - 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,  
2026.  
8. CAB 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.  
9. STAFF 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.  
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and  
posting of the Meeting Agenda. This time is reserved for discussion whether  
to place matters on a future agenda for further discussion.  
11. ADJOURNMENT  
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals (including member(s) of a legislative body) with disabilities in  
its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services  
necessary to participate in a City program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by  
contacting the Recording Secretary at (707) 543-4321 (TTY Relay at 711) or svbrown@srcity.org. The e-mail subject line should  
read “ADA Accommodation Request” or “Language Assistance” and the email should include your name, address, telephone  
number, and a description of the request. If the request is received at least seven (7) business days prior to the board meeting,  
the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the board meeting. Meeting information can also be  
accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org.