HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.01.24 Economic Development Special Committee Meeting Minutes SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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SPECIAL MEETING — January 24, 2017
A special meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on January 24, 2017, in
the City Manager's Conference Room of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to
order at 12:31 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 June
10, 2016
ACTION: By Consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August
8, 2016
4. Discussion on Downtown Hotel
The Concept Hotel Group has created a proposal for a new hotel in West Dublin on property
adjacent to the BART station. The development team, comprised of representatives from the
Concept Hotel Group and Majestic Hospitality Group, were joined by representatives including
the property owner (BART) and the land leaseholder (Barings). The team discussed their
"Vecino Hotel" concept which would include development of a 175-room hotel, two restaurants,
rooftop deck, meeting space/ballroom, retail space, and a health club. The team was seeking
feedback from the committee to learn if this concept would be of interest to explore. In addition
to the preliminary site plan they have developed, they explained the significant cost of
construction/fees in the area, as well as the high cost of parking development. They mentioned
the potential need for creation of an incentives program to help stimulate development.
ACTION: The Committee provided feedback on features of the proposed hotel and expressed a
preference for an upscale hotel with high-quality amenities and finishes. In addition to the
construction of the hotel, the Committee provided direction to seek new retail tenants and
restaurants to increase the supply of unique dining and beverage options in Dublin.
5. Key Proiects Update
Due to the length of the meeting, key projects were not discussed.
ACTION: None.
6. Update on Regional Organizations
Due to the length of the meeting, key projects were not discussed.
ACTION: None.
7. Request for Future Agenda Items
None.
ACTION: None.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
1:51 PM.
Minutes prepared by Erin Steffen, Management Analyst
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