City of Santa Rosa
637 1st Street, the Chamber
Building 1st Floor Large,
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Economic Development Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final
2:00 PMMonday, July 31, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Rogers called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM.
Chair Chris Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
Present: 3 -
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 May 9, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Vacant Properties Ordinance
Introduction and discussion of a Draft Ordinance to regulate real properties which exist as unmaintained vacant lots or which contain vacant or abandoned buildings.
Lou Kirk, Assistant Chief Building Official
Item received and filed.
5.2 Economic Development Strategic Plan
Discuss plan elements, engagement strategy and timeline for the City’s economic development strategic plan.
Raissa De La Rosa, Deputy Director Economic Development Item received and filed.
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5.3 Cannabis Business Security
Opportunity for the Subcommittee to discuss issues around a recent uptick in security issues involving cannabis businesses. The committee may discuss this item and give direction to staff.
Chair Rogers, Economic Development Subcommittee
Item received and filed.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 3:34 PM.
Approved on: September 12, 2023
s/Kaiya Kramer