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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING — December 7, 2015
A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on December 7, 2015, in
the City Manager's Conference Room of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to
order at 12:03 PM by Mayor Haubert.
1. Call to Order
PRESENT: Mayor Haubert and Councilmember Biddle
ABSENT: None
2. Public Comment
No comments were made by any member of the public.
3. Minutes of the Standing Economic Development Committee Special Meeting of
August 10, 2015
ACTION: By Consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the special meeting of August
10, 2015.
4. Request to Modify Participation in the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program
Staff presented the Committee with a request to modify a previous award in the Sewer Capacity
Assistance Program. Dublin Brewing Company, formerly Amador Station Bar & Grill, is
requesting that the 4 DUEs awarded to them for development of 7400 Amador Valley Blvd be
moved to the business' new proposed location of 7370 and 7372 San Ramon Road. Further,
Dublin Brewing Company is requesting additional DUE assistance to help offset soft costs
associated with relocating to the new address.
ACTION: The Committee recommended moving the previously awarded 4 DUEs to Dublin
Brewing Company at the new business location with the condition of obtaining a building permit
within one year of the signed Program Agreement. Staff was directed to move forward to the
City Council for their consideration. The Committee did not support the request for additional
DUE assistance.
Staff also recommended that Dublin Brewing Company would be a strong candidate for one-on-
one business advising through the Alameda County Small Business Development Center
(ACSBDC). The Committee was supportive of this recommendation.
5. Request for Participation in the Small Business Assistance Program
Staff presented the Committee with two requests for participation in the Small Business
Assistance Program. Property owner Jack Balch and Care Administration and Management
Professionals, Inc. (CAMP) are requesting assistance with safety and ADA improvements at
6505 Sierra Court, Suite A, totaling $69,575. CAMP provides center-based day programs for
adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Firehouse Subs, a deli-style sandwich franchise, is requesting assistance with purchase of an
HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) unit totaling $19,991.50. Firehouse Subs is
located in Persimmon Place at 5252 Dublin Blvd.
ACTION: The Committee recommended awarding Jack Balch / CAMP the full request totaling
$69,575 upon confirmation of current program licensing. The Committee decided not to approve
the request from Firehouse Subs since this program is designed to provide assistance to
address ADA, Title 24, local trash enclosure requirements, and other legal obligations imposed
on small businesses. The Committee also noted that this tenant received City support earlier
due to their participation in the Sewer Capacity Assistance program.
6. Key Projects Update
Staff provided a verbal update on recent development activities in Dublin, as well a review of
newly opened and upcoming Dublin businesses and recent openings at Persimmon Place (see
Attachment), and efforts to activate Downtown Dublin through a variety of programs. Staff also
provided a verbal update on Rahma Mediterranean Market (Village Parkway) and reported on
regional marketing advertisements developed as part of the Marketing and Branding Campaign.
Additionally, Staff provided a summary of recent City events for Dublin businesses, including:
Manufacturing Day facility tours, a Meet the Lenders seminar, and a "Get Your Business Online"
Google workshop.
ACTION: None.
7. Update on Regional Organizations
Staff provided a verbal report on recent and upcoming activities associated with regional
economic development groups. Highlights included the recent Dream Makers and Risk Takers
luncheon, sponsored by Innovation Tri-Valley; publication of Visit Tri-Valley's new hotel
Inspiration Guide; and development of the 2016 Tri-Valley Business Assistance Series with
other Tri-Valley cities. Staff also announced upcoming events, including the Red Tape to Red
Carpet Award reception on December 16 and the East Bay EDA Innovation Awards on
February 25.
ACTION: None.
8. Request for Future Agenda Items
The Committee discussed inviting a member of the Chamber Board of Directors to attend future
meetings. Councilmember Biddle was recognized for his service on the Economic Development
Committee.
ACTION: Staff will invite a member of the Chamber Board of Directors to attend future
meetings.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
1:29 PM.
Minutes prepared by Erin Steffen, Management Analyst II.
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