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The Downtown Action Organization (DAO) is the nonprofit board that oversees the Santa Rosa Downtown Community Benefit District . The board hosts open meetings monthly on the third Wednesday at 9am. The DAO partners with the City and local businesses and property owners 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 November 2024.
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 9:30am. Executive Committee meetings occur every second Wednesday at 9:30am. Committee meetings occur on an as-needed or project basis.
Upcoming Meetings
January 8, 2025, 9:30am - January Executive Committee Meeting
Past Meetings
December 4, 9am-Noon - Annual DAO Board Retreat at Hotel E
November 20, 9am - DAO Board
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 2024 meetings will be available in January 2025.
2023 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chair: Pauline Block, Cornerstone Properties / coLAB
Vice-Chair: Chris Denny, The Engine Is Red
Secretary:Beau Anderson, Sonoma Clean Power
Treasurer: Danielle Nelson, Santa Rosa Plaza / Simon Properties
Immediate Past Chair: Hugh Futrell, Hugh Futrell Corp.
Members of the Board
Leeanna Ausiello-Kane, Ausiello's / AGA Acquisitions
Natalie Balfour, Airport Business Center
Zach Berkowitz, Property Owner
Britt Cooper, Exchange Bank
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. Designed window elements are available for vacant properties. Contact Cadance for more information.
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. 2024 Annual Report will be available in the first quarter of 2025.
Newsletters
If you are a Downtown business owner and don't currently receive our monthly newsletters, please contact us.