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Resources for business and property owners
The DAO is the nonprofit organization that oversees the Santa Rosa Downtown District. The board hosts open meetings monthly on the third Wednesday at 9am. The DAO partners with local businesses to promote, enhance and beautify Downtown Santa Rosa.
NexStreet
NexStreet employees provide critical maintenance, sanitation and beautification efforts in the Downtown. All business and property owners can contact NexStreet directly for support. They currently operate seven days a week and can be reached at (855) 387-7223 or SRCBDservice@nexstreet.com.
The chart below reflects work completed in fiscal year 2023.
Meeting Details
Agendas are posted 48 hours prior to the meeting and linked to each meeting date. Meeting locations are included on each agenda, along with minutes from the previous meeting.
Board Meetings occur every third Wednesday at 9am. Executive Committee meetings occur every second Wednesday at 9:30am. Committee meetings occur on an as-needed or project basis.
Upcoming Meetings
November 20, 9am - DAO Board
Past Meetings
November 13, 9:30am - Executive Committee
October 16, 9am - Board Meeting at The California
October 9, 9:30am - Executive Committee - VIRTUAL ONLY
September 18, 9am - Board - Agenda
September 11, 9:30am - Executive Committee - Agenda
August 14, 9:30am – Executive Committee - Agenda
July 18, 9am - Board - Agenda
June 12, 9:30am – Executive Committee - Agenda | Minutes
May 21, 9:30am – Executive Committee - Agenda | Minutes
May 15, 9am – Board Meeting - Agenda | Minutes
May 8, 9:30am – Executive Committee - Agenda | Minutes
April 17, 9am - Board Meeting - Agenda | Minutes
April 10, 9:30 am - Executive Committee - Agenda | Minutes
March 20, 9am - Board Meeting - Agenda | Minutes
March 13, 9:30am - Executive Committee -Agenda | Minutes
February 12, 9am -Executive Committee - Agenda | Minutes
January 17, 9am - Board Meeting at coLAB - Agenda | Minutes
January 10, 9am - Executive Committee - Agenda | Minutes
Compiled minutes for 2023 meetings available upon request.
2023 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chair: Hugh Futrell, Hugh Futrell Corp.
Vice-Chair: Pauline Block, Cornerstone Properties / coLAB
Treasurer: Joe Dietzen, West America Bank
Secretary: Danielle Nelson, Santa Rosa Plaza / Simon Properties
Immediate Past Chair: Natalie Balfour, Airport Business Center
Members of the Board
Leeanna Ausiello-Kane, Ausiello's / AGA Acquisitions
Zach Berkowitz, Property Owner
Britt Cooper, Exchange Bank
Chris Denny, The Engine is Red
Daryel Dunston, City of Santa Rosa
Nicole Gaddis, California Luggage
Caitlin Kurasek, La Rosa Tequileria & Grille
Ken Lafranchi, Lafranchi Architecture & Development
Don Tomasi, TLCD Architecture
Argo Thompson, The California / Left Edge Theatre
Executive Director, Cadance Hinkle Allinson
Relevant City Policies
Click here to read the City's Parklet Program manual and find out more about establishing a permanent parklet.
Click here to read about the City's Vacant Building & Land Program and to ensure properties are compliant.
Reports, Financial Documents, Tax Filings and Past Meeting Minutes
To request a copy of past annual reports, financial documents, tax filings or past meeting minutes, email or call (707) 636-2845.
Newsletters
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