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Home My WebLink About08-15-2023 Economic Development Committee Agenda PacketTuesday, August 15, 2023, Economic Development Committee Agenda 1 Meeting of the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: Dublin Civic Center City Manager’s Conference Room 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 15, 2023 4:15 PM 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.PUBLIC COMMENT 3.ACTION ITEMS 3.1 Approval of Minutes from the June 20, 2023 Meeting The Committee will consider approving the minutes from the June 20, 2023 Economic Development Committee Meeting. 4.REPORTS 4.1 Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Amendments – Parking Requirements City staff will provide a report on proposed parking amendments for the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area. 4.2 Request to Participate in the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program City staff will present a request for participation in the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program from I.B.E.W. Local Union 595 (6250 Village Parkway). 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 Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Economic Development Committee Agenda 2 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. SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 20, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at City Hall in the City Manager’s Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m. by Mayor Melissa Hernandez. 1. Call to Order PRESENT: Mayor Melissa Hernandez and Vice Mayor Michael McCorriston ABSENT: None 2. Public Comment None. 3. Approval of the Minutes ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 15, 2023. 4. Business Recovery Playbook Update Special Projects Manager Felicia Escover provided an update on the implementation of the Business Recovery Playbook and its strategic initiatives including the Microloan Program, the Dublin Marketplace loyalty rewards program, and the Dublin Small Business Navigator program. ACTION: The Committee received the updates. 5. Commercial Businesses Opening in Dublin Management Analyst Rhonda Franklin provided an update on the commercial businesses that are opening a location in Dublin. ACTION: The Committee received the update. 6. Downtown Dublin Preferred Vision Update Economic Development Director Hazel Wetherford provided information on recent efforts regarding the Downtown Dublin Preferred Vision. ACTION: The Committee received the update. 7. Economic Development Activity Economic Development Director Hazel Wetherford provided an update on the Economic Development Strategy and Economic Development Element Update, the 2023 Business Anniversary Recognition event, and the rebranding of the Discover Dublin Shop Local logo. ACTION: The Committee received the updates. 8. Request for Future Agenda Items (Next Meeting – August 15, 2023) There were no requests made for future agenda items. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. Minutes prepared by Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst II. ___________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Economic Development Director ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: August 15, 2023 TO: Economic Development Committee FROM: Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst II CC: SUBJECT: Linda Smith, City Manager Colleen Tribby, Assistant City Manager Hazel Wetherford, Deputy City Manager Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Application for IBEW Local Union 595 Background The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program (CFIG) is an endeavor of the City of Dublin to leverage public funds and private investment to enhance the physical appearance and economic vitality of commercial businesses in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) area and the segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and Dougherty Road. The long‐term objective is to upgrade the DDSP area and the segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and Dougherty Road by improving the physical appearance of the area, encouraging the retention of existing businesses, increasing property values, tenant stability, and lease rates. The Program has a “Mini‐Grant” of up to Five Thousand dollars ($5,000) with no match requirement, and a “Matching Grant” of up to Seventy Thousand dollars ($70,000) with at least a one‐third match of the City’s contribution towards the façade improvement. In addition, the Program offers up to a maximum of 10 hours of architectural services or five hours of design assistance to help cover design costs. Please refer to Attachment 1 for a list of grants awarded to date, and Attachment 2 for eligible improvements. The Program has a current balance of $429,971, which includes $70,000 encumbered for current approved (non‐ reimbursed) projects. IBEW Local 595 (6250 Village Pkwy) In February 2022, Staff received an application for a matching grant (up to $70,000) from IBEW Local Union 595, which owns the building at 6250 Village Pkwy (please refer to Attachment 3 for aerial and frontal views). Because the property is marginally outside of the program limits by three parcels, City staff presented the applicant’s request for an exception at the Committee’s March 15, 2022, meeting. If supported, Staff stated the application would be brought back to the Committee for formal review and consideration. By consensus, the Committee supported an exception to allow IBEW to participate in the program given their physical location. Hence, Staff is presenting the application for formal review and consideration. The applicant is requesting a matching‐grant in the amount of $70,000 to help offset the costs associated with fabricating and installing a new sign, new exterior accent and finishes, exterior paint, and related exterior upgrades. The applicant submitted exterior conceptual plans which were approved by the Community Development Department – Planning Division in April 2023 and has recently submitted the full plans for a building permit, which is currently in the plan check review process. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Attached is a conceptual rendering of the proposed façade improvements. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends the Economic Development Committee review the application and support recommendation to the City Council for approval of the grant request. If the Committee is in support, Staff will bring forward an agreement for the City Council’s consideration. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM ATTACHMENT 1 – Grants Awarded to Date Business Name Address Year Amount Requested Amount Awarded Status SF Rents 7114 Village Parkway 2013 $70,000 $70,000 Completed Rahma Mediterranean Market 7111 Village Parkway 2013 $70,000 $70,000 Completed B&B Borden LLC 7032 Village Parkway 2014 $70,000 $70,000 Completed B&B Borden LLC 7032 Village Parkway 2014 $28,000 $27,843 Completed Mirchi Café 7083 Village Parkway 2014 $18,000 $18,000 Completed Athens Burgers (Property Owner) 6999 Dublin Blvd. 2019 $70,000 $70,000 Completed Dublin Plaza ‐ Rear Buildings (Property Owner) 6985‐7001 Dublin Blvd. 2020 $70,000 $70,000 Completed 6200 Village Parkway (Property Owner) 6200 Village Parkway 2020 architectural fees plus $70,000 $70,000 Awarded; Design work substantially completed Dublin Cyclery 7001 Dublin Boulevard 2021 up to $5,000 up to $5,000 Completed Hari Emporium 6993 Dublin Boulevard 2021 up to $5,000 up to $5,000 Completed Box World 7007 Dublin Boulevard 2022 up to $5,000 Up to $5,000 Completed ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM ATTACHMENT 2 – Commercial Façade Improvement Eligible Improvements Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to:  Removal of old signs, awnings and other exterior clutter  Exterior cleaning and painting  Repair or replacement of exterior siding (including the construction of new façade elements and architectural details)  Installation of new entry doors that meet ADA accessibility requirements  Installation of display windows  Installation of new canvas awnings over windows and entries  Installation of new signs  Installation of new exterior lighting  Installation of permanent landscaping  Exterior mandatory Title 24 upgrades ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM ATTACHMENT 3 – Aerial and Frontal Views of IBEW Local Union 595 Frontal View of IBEW Local Union 595 Aerial View of IBEW Local Union 595 PROPOSED USE VOCATIONAL TRAINING FACILITY OFFICE FOR LOCAL UNION 595 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHITECTURAL COVER SHEET CONTEXTUAL SITE PLAN PROPOSED SITE PLAN FLOOR PLANS ROOF PLAN ELEVATION TRASH ENCLOSURE EXISTING PHOTOS A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 CIVIL EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN GRADING AND DRAINAGE DETAILS DETAILS C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE PLAN PLANT LEGEND AND IMAGES L1 L2ARCHITECT APPLICANT FCGA architecture 301 HARTZ AVE. SUITE 213 DANVILLE, CA 94526 FIRST CONTACT: GALEN GRANT EMAIL: galen@fcgainc.com PHONE: (925) 678-2030 IBEW LOCAL UNION 595 6250 VILLAGE PARKWAY DUBLIN CA, 94568 CONTACT: GREG BONATO EMAIL: greg@ibew595.org CELL: (925) 487-9881 PROJECT DIRECTORY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SMITH + SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 1501 NORTH POINT STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123 CONTACT: BILL SMITH EMAIL: bill@smith2.com PHONE: (415) 543-0332 CIVIL ENGINEER BKF ENGINEERS 980 9TH ST. SUITE 1770 SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 CONTACT: BRANDON METTLER EMAIL: bmettler@bkf.com PHONE: (916) 556-5800 BI M 3 6 0 : / / I B E W L o c a l U n i o n 5 9 5 - 2 1 4 0 6 - D U B L I N / I B E W L o c a l U n i o n 5 9 5 - C e n t r a l . r v t 3/ 1 / 2 0 2 2 1 1 : 2 9 : 0 0 A M 03.01.22 A0COVER 6250 VILLAGE PKWY DUBLIN, CA 94568 IBEW LOCAL 595 03.02.2022