Connecting and Belonging Commission

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Connecting and Belonging Commission Connecting and Belonging Commission Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6:00 PM via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82070661307?pwd=MshJAbiGXMA2lFNbhnaGPQlIbduooo.1 Meeting ID: 820 7066 1307 Passcode: 563006 Page A. PUBLIC NOTICE 2 07212026 Public Notice - Connecting and Belonging Commission.pdf B. CALL TO ORDER C. MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Approval of Minutes from June 16, 2026 3 06-16-2026 CandB Meeting Minutes.pdf D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS E. NEW BUSINESS F. MISCELLANEOUS G. ADJOURNMENT City of Brooklyn - Connecting and Belonging Commission Page 1 of 4 July 7, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that there will be a meeting of the Connecting and Belonging Commission on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. VIA ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82070661307?pwd=MshJAbiGXMA2lFNbhnaGPQlIbduooo.1 Meeting ID: 820 7066 1307 Passcode: 563006 Michelle Bronowski Clerk of Council POSTED: 7/7/2026 MEDIA NOTIFIED: 7/7/2026 Brooklyn City Hall Cleveland.com Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn Recreation Center Also: Brooklyn Board of Education www.brooklynohio.gov Brooklyn Community-Senior Center MOVING FORWARD. TOGETHER. CITY OF BROOKLYN 8000 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn, OH 44144 216-351-2133 brooklynohio.gov Page 2 of 4 Connecting and Belonging Commission Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Dana Acy (Chair), James Brown, Kim Stark, Rachel Jakubiec, Kent Cicerchi, Michelle Bronowski Motion by Acy, second by Brown to approve the minutes from March 24, 2026, April 22, 2026, and May 19, 2026. BUSINESS: • E-Bikes and Safety Initiatives: Members discussed the status of the e-bike legislation currently before Council. While potential amendments have been discussed, no official amendment language has been introduced at this time. • Diligent Account Access Issues: Several members reported difficulties accessing Diligent, including activation emails and browser compatibility issues. Assistance was offered to any members who had not yet activated their accounts or who were experiencing technical difficulties. Bronowski will continue working with members as needed. • Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment and Food Distribution Event: Acy suggested partnering with Cleveland Food Bank to host a community event focused on Medicare and Medicaid education. Members support increasing engagement with Brooklyn seniors. Acy will explore Senior Center availability for an August event. • Brooklyn Home Days: Members discussed staffing a table at Brooklyn Home Days on August 22 and August 23. It was suggested to conduct resident surveys during this event to gather feedback on community needs, priorities and future programming. Acy asked members to volunteer. • Resident Survey Development: Members revisited the idea of developing a brief survey consisting of approximately 7 to 10 questions to gather resident feedback regarding community needs and future programming. Stark offered assistance with refining the survey questions and implementing the survey through Survey Monkey. Page 3 of 4 Connecting and Belonging Commission Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026 Page 2 • Commission vs. Committee Designation: Members discussed whether the body is a “Commission” or “Committee”. The Ordinance identifies the group as the Connecting and Belonging Commission, members noted that its advisory role resembles that of a committee. The next scheduled meeting is July 21, 2026, via Zoom. No further business, motion by Acy to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Page 4 of 4