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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on Tuesday, October 15,
2024, at City Hall in the City Manager's Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at
5:32 p.m. by Mayor Michael McCorriston.
I. CALL TO ORDER
PRESENT: Mayor Michael McCorriston and Councilmember Jean Josey
ABSENT: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. ACTION ITEMS
3.1 Approval of Minutes from the August 20, 2024, Regular Meeting
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August
20, 2024.
3.2 Request to Participate in the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program
Economic Development Manager Felicia Escover provided a report on a request for
participation in the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program from the property
owner of 7904 Dublin Boulevard.
Applicant Bob Guglielmi was in attendance and spoke in favor of the request.
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee supported the recommendation to the City Council for
approval of a grant in the amount of $54, 628.33 for exterior improvements including updated
paint and a new monument sign.
Due to time constraints, and by Committee consensus, Mayor McCorriston called for Item 4.1
and then returned to the original order of the Agenda items.
4. REPORTS
4.1 i-GATE 2023/2024 Annual Report Presentation
i-GATE Executive Director Yolanda Fintschenko presented the i-GATE Annual Report
which provided an overview of the organization's key activities and accomplishments
during the prior fiscal year.
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3. ACTION ITEMS
3.3 Request to Participate in the Outdoor Operations Grant Program
Economic Development Manager Felicia Escover provided a report on a request for
participation in the Outdoor Operations Grant Program from the business owner of INC.
82 located at 7370 San Ramon Road.
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee supported the recommendation to the City Council for
approval of a grant in the amount of $50,000 to fund exterior improvements, including
pavement restriping and costs associated with materials and labor for creating an outdoor
gathering area. The grant would also cover eligible staff time and materials related to the
entitlement process that would otherwise be charged to the business owner.
4. REPORTS
4.2 Innovation Tri-Valley 2023/2024 Annual Report Presentation
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV) Chief Executive Officer Katie Marcel
presented on the ITV 2023/2024 Annual Report, highlighting the group's initiatives and
achievements during the prior fiscal year.
4.3 Commercial Business Activity in Dublin
Due to time constraints, Deputy City Manager Hazel Wetherford referred the Committee
to the Staff Report for this item.
4.4 General Plan Economic Development Element Update
Deputy City Manager Hazel Wetherford provided a brief update on the General Plan
Economic Development Element.
4.5 Development Project Updates
Due to time constraints, Deputy City Manager Hazel Wetherford referred the Committee
to contact Staff with any questions about development projects.
5. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Josey requested information on the building permitting process.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst II.
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