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Subcommittee received updates on One‑Stop‑Shop portal, strategic plan projects, planning/permitting, and arts initiatives; approved prior minutes

Santa RosaFeb 9, 20262 min read

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The Economic Development Subcommittee met on February 9, 2026 (9:01–10:02 AM). Members approved the December 8, 2025 minutes, received a demonstration of the New Business Concierge Portal and multiple informational updates on Economic Development Strategic Plan initiatives, planning projects (Entertainment Zones, Use Permit Process), sign permitting processes, and Art & Culture event policy work. Committee members provided comments and feedback; no formal action items were taken.

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Approved Draft Minutes from December 8, 2025 as submitted.
Received demonstration and staff responses on the New Business Concierge Portal; staff received committee feedback.
Received informational updates on Economic Development Strategic Plan initiatives including One‑Stop Shop, Ross Street Pilot, New Commercial Renter Program, Creative Corridor, In‑Home Childcare Guide, Tourism Strategic Plan, and SRTBIA.
Received informational updates on Planning projects aligning with the Economic Development Strategic Plan (Entertainment Zones and Use Permit Process).
Received update and provided feedback on sign permitting, application, and approval processes for businesses.
Received a report on Art and Culture initiatives and event policy development.
Staff provided other updates on retail leakage, efforts to bring the United Soccer League to Santa Rosa, and an economist who will provide reports to City staff and City Council.
No remote participation under the Brown Act was announced; no action items or matters held in committee were recorded; meeting adjourned at 10:02 AM.

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