HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.04.18 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
DUBLIN
I `'' REGULAR MEETING — April 18, 2016
A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on April 18, 2016, in the
City Manager's Conference Room of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order
at 12:06 PM by Mayor Haubert.
1. Call to Order
PRESENT: Mayor Haubert and Councilmember Gupta
ABSENT: None
2. Public Comment
No comments were made by any member of the public.
3. Minutes of the Standing Economic Development Committee Regular Meeting of
February 8, 2016
ACTION: By Consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the regular meeting of
February 8, 2016.
4. Request for Participation in Small Business Assistance Program
Staff presented a request from Shaheen Dublin LLC, do ANB Property Corporation, owners of
the Dublin Corners retail center, to participate in the City's assistance program. The application
seeks $35,000 to fund removal of the existing trash enclosure and construction of a new,
expanded enclosure in a different location in the center. This is the second request for
assistance; in 2013, the applicant requested $26,000 to expand the existing trash enclosure.
The Committee agreed to award $15,000 (57%) of the request; the applicant decided not to
pursue the project and accept the award at the time.
ACTION: The Committee requested additional information from the property owner regarding
tenancy of the retail center before making a recommendation on the application. This item will
be revisited at the Committee meeting scheduled for June 13.
5. Discussion of the Annual Business Recognition Event
Staff presented the Committee with an update for the annual business recognition process. In
order to expand and simplify the recognition, Staff recommended that businesses be invited to a
breakfast event in Fall 2016, where the City would recognize their respective anniversaries. This
event would replace the semi-annual recognition which has previously taken place during City
Council meetings.
ACTION: The Committee recommended that Staff move forward with the recognition event in
Fall 2016.
6. Key Projects Update
The Committee discussed the recent business visit, which took place at Albertsons' Culinary
Kitchens and Technical Center, and an upcoming visit to Zeiss Meditec.
Staff provided an update on marketing activities, including development of a video promoting
business opportunities in the City, scheduled advertising, and opportunities to promote the City
as a location for businesses at professional conferences. The City is being recognized by two
organizations, the California Association of Public Information Officers (CAPIO) and the
California Association of Local Economic Development(CALED), for its marketing campaign.
Staff provided a verbal update on recent development activities in Dublin. Hacienda Crossings
recently saw the opening of Fish on the Grill, while Lane Bryant is improving its new location
near Pier One Imports and Tilly's. At Fallon Gateway, improvements are moving forward for
Fremont Bank and Little Dipper Restaurant; Fresh Pixx will update its name and concept to
Round Table Pizza, Wings and Brew; and plans for Guitar Center are under review by the City.
Persimmon Place completed installation of rooftop solar panels and has achieved 95%
occupancy. Upcoming "grand openings" in Persimmon Place include Firehouse Subs and Ethan
Allen. Downtown Dublin business developments include the recent relocation of Nothing Bundt
Cakes to the Dublin Crossroads retail center and the anticipated opening of Paris Baguette, a
Korean bakery, in Almond Plaza retail Center on Regional Street. Additionally, Staff provided an
update on the status of incentive program recipients Rahma Mediterranean Market and Dublin
Brewing Company.
Staff also discussed a broker event tentatively scheduled to take place in Fall 2016, which
would promote Dublin's strong economy and talented workforce to Bay Area developers and
brokers.
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 #GameChanger Awards, which
recognized two Dublin businesses as well as other innovative Tri-Valley businesses, on March
30; the East Bay EDA Legislative Reception on March 31; staff attendance at the City Age
Conference on April 5; the City's co-sponsorship of a Tri-Valley Retail, Hospitality, & Tourism
Summit on May 3 held at Shannon Community Center; the East Bay EDA Economic Outlook &
General Assembly Meeting on May 19; and the Tri-Valley Cities Council Meeting, scheduled to
take place on May 25 in Danville, with the theme, "the Future of Retail in the Tri-Valley."
ACTION: None.
8. Request for Future Agenda Items
The Committee requested that Staff present information on the City's Sales Tax Reimbursement
program.
ACTION: Staff will prepare a presentation on the City's Sales Tax Reimbursement program for
the June 13 Committee meeting.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
1:08 PM. /�
Minutes prepared by Erin Steffen, Management Analys
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