Economic Development Subcommittee
Economic Development Subcommittee
Mon, February 9, 2026
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Agenda items (17)
Procedural (9)
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3ProceduralMODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA If needed, this is the time to announce any changes to the agenda due to unforeseen circumstances.
The board will announce any last-minute changes or additions to the agenda if needed.
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Access the meeting on the City of Santa Rosa YouTube channel, with public comment available via Zoom or phone if any board members participate remotely.
7ProceduralMATTERS HELD IN COMMITTEE
Report on matters that were previously assigned to committee for further discussion or action.
8ProceduralPRESENTATIONS
Listen to presentations by staff, community members, or other speakers on topics relevant to the board's work.
9ProceduralPARTNER REPORTS
Hear updates and reports from partner organizations or agencies working with the city.
10ProceduralACTION ITEMS
Discuss and vote on business items requiring board action or decisions.
5.1ProceduralDraft Minutes - December 8, 2025. Attachments: Draft Minutes - December 8, 2025
Review and approve the draft meeting minutes from the December 8, 2025 session.
General Business
12General BusinessOTHER UPDATES
Board members may share additional updates that don't fit into other agenda categories.
13General BusinessCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Assign board members to committees and working groups.
14General BusinessFUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Board members can suggest topics to be added to future meeting agendas.
11.1General BusinessReceive an update and demonstration on the New Business Concierge Portal - a component of the virtual One-Stop-Shop initiative. Provide staff with feedback.
Staff will demonstrate the new online Business Concierge Portal, part of a one-stop-shop system to help businesses navigate city services, and ask for feedback.
11.2General BusinessReceive an update and report on Economic Development Strategic Plan initiatives and projects - One-Stop Shop, Ross Street Pilot, New Commercial Renter Program, Creative Corridor, In-Home Childcare Guide, Tourism Strategic Plan and SRTBIA.
Receive an update on multiple economic development projects including the One-Stop Shop, Ross Street Pilot, new Commercial Renter Program, Creative Corridor, In-Home Childcare Guide, Tourism Strategic Plan, and the Santa Rosa Tourism Bureau.
11.3General BusinessReceive an update and report on Planning projects which directly align with the Economic Development Strategic Plan - Entertainment Zones and Use Permit Process.
Hear about planning initiatives like Entertainment Zones and streamlined Use Permit processes that support the city's economic development goals.
11.4General BusinessReceive an update and report on sign permitting, application and approval processes for businesses. Provide staff with feedback.
Staff will report on how businesses can apply for and obtain signs, and the board will provide feedback on the permitting process.
11.5General BusinessReceive a report on Art and Culture initiatives and event policy development.
Receive a report on city art and culture programs, and updates on policies being developed for cultural events.