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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEconomic Development Subcommittee 2025-06-11 MinutesCity of San Rafael Economic Development Subcommittee June 11, 2025 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM Digital Service Conference Room, 1st Floor [NOTE NEW LOCATION] 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA To view meeting (non-participation): https://cityofsanrafael-org.zoom.us/j/84445400896 Meeting ID: 844 4540 0896 Phone: (669) 444-9171 MEETING MINUTES 1.Call to Order Meeting called to order by Subcommittee Chair Mayor Kate Colin at 9:00am Committee Members Present: Mayor Kate Colin, Councilmember Eli Hill (Acting Subcommittee Member) Committee Members Absent: Vice Mayor Maribeth Bushey Staff Present: Director of Community and Economic Development Micah Hinkle (Staff Liaison), City Manager Cristine Allilovich, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development Greg Minor, Economic Development Program Manager Stacey Laumann, Lieutenant Alex Holm, Senior Management Analyst Sullina Smith, Economic Development Intern Michael Scott 2.Economic Development Partner Updates (15 Minutes) a.San Rafael Chamber of Commerce The Subcommittee will receive updates from the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce on programmatic activities. The Subcommittee received an update from the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Karen Strolia. She reported on Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement Association programming, including but not limited to May Madness and the Downtown Mulching Program. She also provided Chamber programming updates, highlighting recent and upcoming initiatives, such as the State of the City, Mid-Day Meetups, the San Rafael Leadership Program, East San Rafael Working Group, the Economic Forecast, and a Business Community Survey. b.Marin Small Business Development Center The Subcommittee will receive a presentation from the Marin Small Business Development Center on their San Rafael Data Report. The Subcommittee received a presentation from the Marin Small Business Improvement District Executive Director, Miriam Karell, on the 2024 San Rafael Data Report. The report highlighted key data points and trends, including an increase in Spanish-speaking clients and low-income participants, as well as the 2024 industry breakdown and advising topics. 3.Discussion Items a.Downtown San Rafael Arts District Public Art Program Overview (30 Minutes) The Subcommittee will receive a presentation from staff and consultant, Local Edition, on the 2025-2026 Downtown San Rafael Arts District Public Art Program. Economic Development Program Manager Stacey Laumann presented an overview of the public art installation program and the competitive bidding process. She introduced the selected consultant, Local Edition owners Terri and Sage Lauring, who shared an overview of the project and their experience with similar work in surrounding communities. The Subcommittee engaged in discussion and asked questions regarding the project scope, cultural representation, community engagement, nonprofit partnerships, and project management. Public Comment provided by Karen Strolia. b.Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel Program Overview (15 Minutes) The Subcommittee will receive an overview from staff on the City’s upcoming participation in the Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel for Downtown San Rafael. Assistant Community and Economic Development Director Greg Minor presented an overview of the technical assistance program, including the selection process, project kickoff, and deliverables from the program. The Subcommittee engaged in a discussion and asked questions regarding project funding, anticipated outcomes, and broader community engagement. c.Special Events Permit Transition Update (5 Minutes) The Subcommittee will receive an update from staff on the transition of the Special Events Permit program administration to the Community & Economic Development Department. Community and Economic Development Director Micah Hinkle and Senior Management Analyst Sullina Smith provided an update on the program transition, community messaging, and ongoing interdepartmental collaboration on permit reviews. The Subcommittee engaged in a discussion and asked questions regarding permitting streamlining, community sponsorship, and future policy considerations for small neighborhood events versus large community events. d.Streetary Program Update (10 Minutes) The Subcommittee will receive an update from staff on the Streetary Program, including a preview of Fee structure recommendations. Economic Development Program Manager Stacey Laumann presented an overview of the program, including background information, efforts to bring businesses into compliance with City standards, and a staff recommendation on the fee structure to support program viability and long-term sustainability for businesses. The Subcommittee engaged in a discussion and asked questions regarding the timing of the Council meeting, fee alignment, insurance requirements, capital costs for implementation, and ADA compliance. Public Comment from Miriam Karell. 4.Public Comment The public is welcome to address the subcommittee at this time on matters not on the agenda that are within its jurisdiction. Public comments under this category may be limited to two minutes per speaker per item at the discretion of the Chair with the consent of the Subcommittee. None received. 5.Adjournment The next regular meeting of the Economic Development Subcommittee is tentatively scheduled for Monday September 22, 10:00am-11:30am. The meeting adjourned at 10:32am. Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Subcommittee less than 72- hours before the meeting, shall be available for inspection in the City Manager’s Office, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901. online prior to the meeting. Sign Language interpreters may be requested by calling (415) 485-3066 (voice), emailing Lindsay.lara@cityofsanrafael.org, city.clerk@cityofsanrafael.org, or using the California Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing “711”, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request. To request Spanish language interpretation, please submit an online form at https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/request-for-interpretation/. Public transportation is available through Golden Gate Transit, Line 22 or 23. Paratransit is available by calling Whistlestop. Wheels at (415) 454-0964. To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products.