Community Advisory Board

Communications & City of Santa Rosa Intergovernmental Relations Office 637 First Street Santa Rosa, CA 95404 COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT NOVEMBER 29, 2023 6:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COMMUNICATIONS & INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICE AT 637 FIRST STREET | SANTA ROSA. (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE OBSERVED), OR VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING https://srcity-org.zoom.us/j/86149129126, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 86149129126 Public Comment may be made live during the meeting or submitted by 5:00 p.m., the Tuesday (11/28) before the CAB meeting via e-mail at communityengagement@srcity.org. Email public comments will be provided to all CAB members prior to the meeting and uploaded to the agenda prior to the start of the CAB Meeting for public access. 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL 2. 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. The public may comment on agenda items when the item is called. Each speaker is allowed three minutes. Public comments may also be submitted by 5:00 p.m., the Tuesday before the CAB meeting via e-mail at communityengagement@srcity.org. Email public comments will be provided to all CAB members prior to the meeting. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE 4. CAB ANNOUNCEMENTS & 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 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 2 of 3 Community Advisory Board NOVEMBER 29, 2023 early, or any other announcement that may affect the meeting. 5. STAFF UPDATES This time is 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. 6. SCHEDULED ITEMS 6.1 2023 Q3 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION SELECTION REPORT : COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM 2023 Q3 APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING BACKGROUND: The Community Advisory Board (CAB) reviews and approves the 2023 Community Improvement Grant. Application for Quarter 3 closed on Sept. 29, 2023. The CAB received one application eligible for funding, totaling $2,500 from the Historic Railroad Association for the Historic Railroad Square Holiday Carriage Rides. RECOMMENDATION: The Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office recommends the CAB discuss and take action for the application for this grant period. Attachments: Final CAB application to City Family Carriage Ride 6.2 ADOPTION OF 2024 CAB MEETING SCHEDULE The Community Advisory Board (CAB) connects city government and residents so the public can have a voice in decisions that impact their lives and build a stronger community. The CAB meets the 4th Wednesday of every month, except when otherwise noticed. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in the City’s Chamber Building, located at 637 1st Street, Santa Rosa. Below is the proposed schedule for 2024: January 24 February 28 March 27 April 24 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 3 Community Advisory Board NOVEMBER 29, 2023 May 22 June 26 July 24 August 28 September 25 October 23 December 4* *Due to the CAB meetings being close to the holidays in November and December, staff recommends holding one meeting on the 1st Wednesday in December. It is recommended by staff that the CAB, by motion, approve the 2024 meeting schedule as proposed. 7. 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. 8. ADJOURNMENT The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment of or employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats, to enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings are available by calling (707) 543-4661 one week prior to the meeting. (TTY Relay at 711). Any writings or documents provided to a majority of this meeting body prior to this meeting regarding any item on this agenda are available for public review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 10, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.