Economic Development Subcommittee

City Hall, Council Chamber 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404 City of Santa Rosa Economic Development Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft 9:00 AMMonday, June 8, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Okrepkie opened public comment at 9:21 am. Chair Jeff Okrepkie, and Eddie AlvarezPresent: 2 - Victoria FlemingAbsent: 1 - 2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8) None. 3. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA None. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.1 Draft Minutes - April 13, 2026. Approved as submitted. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Janice Karrman provided comments. 7. MATTERS HELD IN COMMITTEE None. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Presentation from staff on AI Exposure & Workforce Trends Recommended Action: Information Only. Program Analyst Rachel Beer presented. Chair Okrepkie opened and closed public comment.

City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 June 8, 2026Economic Development Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft Committee Members provided comments and feedback. 8.2 Economic Development Presentation from Dr. Robert Eyler - Tourism Recommended Action: Information Only. Dr. Robert Eyler presented. Dr. Eyler and staff responded to Committee Member inquiries. Chair Okrepkie opened and closed public comment. Committee Members provided comments and feedback. 9. PARTNER REPORTS 9.1 Partner Presentation from Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce on Welcome Center Options Recommended Action: Discussion. Ananda Sweet, CEO of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, presented. Ananda Sweet responded to Committee Member inquiries. Chair Okrepkie opened public comment. Janice Karrman provided comments. AJ Trombetta provided comments. Karissa Cruz provided comments. Chair Okrepkie closed public comment. Committee Members provided comments and feedback. Planning and Economic Development Director Gabe Osburn reported on next steps.

City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 June 8, 2026Economic Development Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft 10. ACTION ITEMS None. 11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 11.1 Receive an Update and Report from Staff on Santa Rosa Special Event Processes Recommended Action: Discussion. Arts and Culture Manager Meredith Knudsen and Arts and Events Specialist McKenzie Nelson presented. Staff responded to Committee Member inquiries. Chair Okrepkie opened and closed public comment. Committee Members provided comments and feedback. Chair Okrepkie recessed the meeting at 10:44 am. Chair Okrepkie reconvened the meeting at 10:49 am. 11.2 Receive an Update and Report from Staff on the Asawa Panel Project Recommended Action: Discussion. Staff Knudsen presented. Staff responded to Committee Member inquiries. Chair Okrepkie opened public comment. Janice Karrman provided comments. Chair Okrepkie closed public comment. Committee Members provided comments and feedback.

City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 June 8, 2026Economic Development Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft 11.3 Receive a report from staff on the Roseland area and maintaining the unique cultural identities of Santa Rosa neighborhoods Recommended Action: Discussion. Chief Economic Development Officer Scott Adair, Director Osburn, and Small Business Ombudsman Rafael Rivero reported. Staff responded to Committee Member inquiries. Chair Okrepkie opened and closed public comment. Committee Members provided comments and feedback. 12. ADJOURNMENT Chair Okrepkie adjourned the meeting at 11:46 am.

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 City of Santa Rosa Page 2 of 3 JUNE 8, 2026Economic Development Subcommittee - FINAL 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 City of Santa Rosa Page 3 of 3 JUNE 8, 2026Economic Development Subcommittee - FINAL 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 jareynolds@srcity.org. 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.