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Home My WebLink About02-18-2025 Economic Development Committee Agenda Packet Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Economic Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda 1 Regular Meeting of the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Location: Dublin Civic Center City Manager’s Conference Room 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. ACTION ITEMS 3.1 Approval of the October 15, 2024 Regular Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes The Committee will consider approval of the minutes of the October 15, 2024 Regular Economic Development Committee Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the October 15, 2024 Regular Economic Development Committee Meeting. October 15, 2024 Regular Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes 4. REPORTS 4.1 Commercial Business Activity in Dublin The Committee will receive an update on commercial business activity in Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Commercial Business Activity List 4.2 Business Anniversary Recognition Discussion The Committee will receive an update on the 2025 Business Anniversary Recognition event and discuss logistics, including a tentative event date. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide input regarding event date. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Sherry Hu, Mayor Jean Josey, Councilmember 1 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Economic Development Committee Regular Meeting Agenda 2 4.3 Business Visitation Program Update The Committee will receive an update on the 2025 Business Visitation Program. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. 4.4 Economic Development Strategy Update The Committee will receive an update on the Economic Development Strategy implementation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. 5. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS The Committee and/or City Staff will present items to be discussed at future meetings. 6. ADJOURNMENT This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility. Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings. 2 Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Economic Development Committee Minutes 1 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. 1.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 Façade Improvement Grant Program Economic Development Manager Felicia Escover provided a report on a request for participation in the Commercial Façade 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. 3.ACTION ITEMS Agenda Item 3.1 3 Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Economic Development Committee Minutes 2 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. ____________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Deputy City Manager 4 STAFF REPORT Economic Development Committee Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 4.1 DATE:February 18, 2025 TO:Honorable Committee Members FROM:Hazel Wetherford, Deputy City Manager SUBJECT:Commercial Business Activity in DublinPrepared by:RhondaFranklin, Management Analyst II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Committee will receive an update on commercial business activity in Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Receive the report. FINANCIAL IMPACT:There is no financial impact associated with receiving this report. DESCRIPTION:The commercial business activity in Dublin remains active. Attachment 1 provides a list of new commercial businesses that are coming soon or have opened in Dublin since the last Committee meeting. ATTACHMENTS:1) Commercial Businesses Activity List 5 COMMERCIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN DUBLIN Attachment 1 K Beauty Bar Salon 6976 Village Pkwy.Hair salon. Advance Spa 7027 Village Pkwy.Massage establishment (formerly Joy Math). Allure Furniture 6694 Amador Plaza Rd., Ste A Luxury, high-end home furnishings (formerly The Plumbery). Delah Coffee 6694 Amador Plaza Rd., Ste W Coffee shop (formerly Kelly Moore Paint). Enlight Academy 7500 Amarillo Rd.Non-profit private school for children (formerly Nielsen Elementary School). G&C Auto Body, LLC 7130 Village Pkwy.Auto body and paint shop (formerly Parkway Body Shop). H & T Spa 7723 Amador Valley Blvd.Massage establishment (formerly Batteries Plus). Indian Bollywood Dance Academy 7123 Amador Plaza Rd.Dance instruction (formerly Carpeteria). Mad for Sushi 7222 Regional St.All-you-can-eat Shushi (formerly Akuma Bay). Roc Auto Repair 6886 Village Pkwy.Auto repair shop (formerly Elby's Machine Shop). The Sand Trapp 7802 Dublin Blvd.Indoor golf facility (formerly Xpress Dry Cleaners). California Window Solutions 6483 Sierra Ln.Retail store selling windows and doors (formerly The Shoe Doctor). Challenge Sales 6350 Clark Ave., Ste B-7 Electronic sales. Clivia Beauty & Body Spa 6599 Dublin Blvd., Ste H Massage therapy and beauty services (formerly Premier Postal). Elite Indoor Cricket 6800 Sierra Ct., Ste D Indoor Cricket facility (formerly Banner Stakes LLC). Gio Marine 6715 Dublin Blvd., Ste F Retail store selling aquatic pets, merchandise, and supplies (formerly SJ Reef). Iron Elite Strength & Fitness 6805 Sierra Ct., Ste E Gym training center for young athletes (formerly FinishMaster, Inc.). The Home Gym 6747 Sierra Ct., Ste E Personal training and fitness center. Chaimandi 4540 Dublin Blvd.Restaurant serving Indian cuisine (formerly Site for Sore Eyes). Baithak 4590 Dublin Blvd.Restaurant serving Kebab and Curry dishes (currently Berevino). Little Scissors Barber Shop 3768 Fallon Rd.Barber shop for children (formerly T-Mobile). Inchin's Bamboo Garden 4100 Grafton St.Restaurant serving Indo-Chinese and Pan-Asian cuisine (formerly Banana Garden). Activate Games 4980 Dublin Blvd.State of the art active gaming experience (formerly Tilly's). Dish N Dash 4808 Dublin Blvd.Restaurant serving Middle Eastern cuisine (currently Applebee's). El Dorado Modern Mexican & Cantina 4814 Dublin Blvd.Restaurant serving Mexican cuisine (formerly Black Angus). Tequila Bar & Grill 4920 Dublin Blvd., Ste 260 Restaurant serving Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails (formerly World of Beer). Mendocino Farms 5130 Dublin Blvd, Ste S1H (currently Patxi's Pizza). Auchel World Inc. / Grand Prospects 7080 Donlon Way, Ste 107 Financial and insurance services. (formerly Pannu Dental Group). (formerly Good Nails). (formerly Nara Sushi). Green font denotes they are now open 6