City of Santa Rosa City Hall, Council
Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUBCOMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JUNE 8, 2026
9:00 A.M.
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON
OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING
IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR.
CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/85693623741,
OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 856 9362 3741;
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED
ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY WILL ALLOW
FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN
NUMBER ABOVE.
9:00 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8) This time is reserved for any Subcommittee Member to announce remote Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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participation under the “Just Cause” provision of Government Code Section 54953.8.
3. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA
If needed, this is the time to announce any changes to the agenda due to unforeseen circumstances.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1 Draft Minutes - April 13, 2026.
Draft Minutes - April 13, 2026Attachments:
6. 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 of this subcommittee. The public may comment on agenda items when the item is called. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes.
7. MATTERS HELD IN COMMITTEE
None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Presentation from staff on AI Exposure & Workforce Trends Recommended Action: Information Only.
Staff PresentationAttachments:
8.2 Economic Development Presentation from Dr. Robert Eyler - Tourism Recommended Action: Information Only.
Dr. Eyler's PresentationAttachments:
9. PARTNER REPORTS
9.1 Partner Presentation from Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce on Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Welcome Center Options
Recommended Action: Discussion.
Metro Chamber PresentationAttachments:
10. ACTION ITEMS
None.
11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
This time is reserved 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.
11.1 Receive an Update and Report from Staff on Santa Rosa Special Event Processes
Recommended Action: Discussion.
Staff PresentationAttachments:
11.2 Receive an Update and Report from Staff on the Asawa Panel Project
Recommended Action: Discussion.
DAO Memo to ED SubcommitteeAttachments:
11.3 Receive a report from staff on the Roseland area and maintaining the unique cultural identities of Santa Rosa neighborhoods
Recommended Action: Discussion.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals (including member(s) of a legislative body) with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the Recording Secretary at (707) 543-3084 (TTY Relay at 711) or [email protected]. The e-mail subject line should read “ADA Accommodation Request” or “Language Assistance” and the email should include your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the request. If the request is received at least seven (7) business days prior to the board meeting, the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the board meeting. Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org.