COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
Work Plan & Annual Report
December 16, 2025
Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office Ana Horta, Community Engagement Manager The Community Advisory Board connects city
government and residents so the public can
have a voice in decisions that impact their lives
and build a stronger community.
The Community Advisory Board connects city
government and residents so the public can
have a voice in decisions that impact their lives
and build a stronger community.
1 MISSION
2 INTRODUCTION
The Community Advisory Board (CAB) was created as part of the Santa Rosa City Charter in 2002 and represents views and ideas from the broader community on issues of interest to the Santa Rosa City Council (Council). The CAB is a seven-member board, all of them district-based. The CAB is supported by staff from the
Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office (CIRO).
3 HISTORY
• District 1: Ana Diaz
• District 2: Clay Daulton
• District 3: Andrea Rodriguez (Chair)
• District 4: Derek Knowles
• District 5: Douglas Mondell
• District 6: Jude Frates (Vice-Chair)
• District 7: Joshua Hamzehee
4 MEMBERS
• Background: CAB redesigned its work plan after COVID-19 disruptions, adopted the new plan in March 2025, and extended it through 2027 in November to align with Council’s goal-setting cycle.
• Objective: Promote education, foster meaningful engagement, and build trust and collaboration among CAB, City Councilmembers, and
community members.
• Actions: CAB will engage in community and neighborhood meetings, promote City programs, oversee Community Improvement Grants (CIG), collaborate quarterly with Councilmembers, and provide annual report of achievements to Council.
• Council Goals Alignment: Goal # 4: Foster a Safe, Healthy, and Inclusive Community.
5 CAB 2025-2027 WORK PLAN
6 ANNUAL CYCLE
• Community Engagement & Education: Attended and tabled at major events (Earth Day, Cinco de Mayo, Rose Parade & Festival, Pride, Juneteenth) and neighborhood meetings, promoting a wide variety of City programs and the CIG. • Collaboration & Trust Building: Hosted 5 district-based community meetings with Councilmembers and CAB members, facilitated by CIRO, Department Heads, and other City staff.Additionally, CAB held quarterly meetings with City Councilmembers . • Community Improvement Grant: During 2024, CAB awarded $47,0954.40 to 20 grant applicants. For 2025, CAB awarded $26,379.58 to 13 grant applicants. 7 ACHIEVEMENTS
Total Attendees:84
Key Community Issues:
Housing & Development: affordable, senior, and family housing; large projects; support for unhoused residents.
Transportation & Parking: downtown parking, bus delays, SMART connectivity Infrastructure: sidewalks, road safety, green spaces, play structures. Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: fire safety, evacuation routes, resilience hubs, communication for vulnerable groups, e-bike safety. Immigration: Protection for immigrant communities.
8 COMMUNITY MEETINGS SUMMARY
9 MOST COMMON WORDS
10 CAB IN ACTION
11 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT
IMPACT
This work was made possible thanks to the invaluable support of:
• City Council
• Department Heads & Staff
• CIRO staff
• AmeriCorps Members
• Our community
12 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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