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MINUTES OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on Tuesday, April 21,
2026 at the Dublin Civic Center located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568. The meeting
was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENT: Mayor Sherry Hu and Vice Mayor Jean Josey
ABSENT: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Inge Houston, Dublin Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, was in attendance and
introduced their intern, Michael Kosenko, who was also in attendance.
3. ACTION ITEMS
3.1 Approval of the February 17, 2026 Regular Economic Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of February 17, 2026.
3.2 Small Business Assistance Program Guidelines Update
Economic Development Manager Felicia Escover provided a report on proposed updates
to the Small Business Assistance Program, which included the addition of relocation
assistance, enhanced technical assistance offerings, updated funding structure aligned
with the annual budget process, and clearer guidelines to improve administration and
flexibility.
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee recommended that the updated guidelines be
brought forward to the City Council for approval.
4. REPORTS
4.1 Economic Development Activity in Dublin
Economic Development Manager Felicia Escover provided an update on various economic
development activities including the Economic Development Strategy implementation,
new resources and materials, and upcoming events.
4.2 Dublin’s 2025 Labor Market and Employment Overview
Management Analyst II Rhonda Franklin provided a report on Dublin’s 2025 labor market
conditions, including unemployment trends, employment levels, and comparisons with
neighboring cities. Key findings show Dublin’s labor market remains strong, with
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employment at record highs, low employment rates consistent with neighboring cities,
and a balanced jobs-to-housing ratio of 1.38.
4.3 Commercial Business Activity in Dublin
Management Analyst II Rhonda Franklin provided an update on commercial business
activity in Dublin.
5. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
None.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst II.
Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Economic Development Manager
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