Connecting and Belonging Commission

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Connecting and Belonging Commission Connecting and Belonging Commission Tuesday, August 18, 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 08182026 Public Notice - Connecting and Belonging Commission.pdf B. CALL TO ORDER C. MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Approval of Minutes from July 21, 2026 3 07-21-2026 CandB Meeting Minutes DRAFT.pdf D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS E. NEW BUSINESS F. MISCELLANEOUS G. ADJOURNMENT City of Brooklyn - Connecting and Belonging Commission Page 1 of 4 August 5, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that there will be a meeting of the Connecting and Belonging Commission on Tuesday, August 18, 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: 8/5/2026 MEDIA NOTIFIED: 8/5/2026 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  DRAFT Connecting and Belonging Commission Meeting Minutes July 21, 2026 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Dana Acy (Chair), Ginger Marshall, James Brown, Kim Stark, Steven Coyle, Kendall Lewis (Student Ambassador) Michelle Bronowski Motion by Acy, second by Coyle to approve the minutes from June 16, 2026. BUSINESS: • Committee/Commission Focus and Resident Communication: Acy referenced an email she sent the morning of the meeting and asked members to review it. The email discussed the distinction between a committee and a commission, as well as the commission’s focus on educating and communicating with residents. • E-Bike Education and Awareness: Acy mentioned she spoke with Councilman Mosley about education of e-bikes. She suggested using ParentSquare, the school district’s parent communication platform to provide families with information about current e-bike laws. Acy suggested creating and distributing a flyer outlining e-bike rules. Coyle stated that Chief Eschweiler and/or City Hall would be responsible for creating the materials but agreed that commission members could assist with distributing them. Lewis stated that she is checking with the schools to determine whether announcement’s regarding e-bike safety and rules can be made during the day. Coyle encouraged members to attend the July 30 Safety and Environmental Committee meeting to show the commission’s presence and ask questions about e-bike legislation and rules. • Brooklyn Home Days: Acy reported that the Domestic Relations Commission requested assistance at its Home Days table. The Domestic Relations Commission is coordinating a Stuff the Bus event and asked the commission to help share information about this event. Home Days is scheduled to take place on August 22 and August 23. Coyle emailed the commission the “Stuff the Bus” flyer. • Resident Survey Development: Acy will provide Starks with proposed questions for residents to include in a Survey Monkey survey. Ideally, the survey will consist Page 3 of 4 Connecting and Belonging Commission Meeting Minutes July 21, 2026 Page 2 of seven to 10 questions to gather resident feedback regarding community needs and future programming. It was suggested to include questions related to accessibility and inclusive park features for individuals with disabilities and special needs. Stark asked if commission t-shirts could be provided so members could be easily identified while attending events and conducting surveys. • Commission Vacancy: One membership position remains open on the commission. Interested residents may send an email of interest to Michelle Bronowski at mbronowski@brooklynohio.gov. The next scheduled meeting is August 18, 2026, via Zoom. No further business, motion by Acy to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. Page 4 of 4