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DUBLIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
C A L I F O R N I A SPECIAL MEETING — February 6, 2018
A special meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on February 6, 2018,
in the City Manager's Conference Room of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called
to order at 4:10 p.m. 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 special meeting of
October 3, 2017
ACTION: By Consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the special meeting of
October 3, 2017.
4. Update on Development of Carl Zeiss Headquarters
Dr. Matthias Ismael with Carl Zeiss, Inc. provided a general overview of the proposed
development for the new Carl Zeiss research & development campus at the corner of
Dublin Boulevard & Arnold Road in Dublin.
The proposal will be considered by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 13,
2018 and will be presented to the City Council in March 2018.
Both Mayor Haubert and Councilmember Gupta asked questions about the project and
commented on the proposal.
ACTION: None.
5. Presentation and Review of Economic Development Incentive Programs
Staff presented a status report of the City's economic development incentive programs:
• Commercial Facade Improvement Program
• Sales Tax Reimbursement Program
• Sewer Capacity Assistance Program
• Small Business Assistance Program
• Hotel Incentive Program
Information about these programs is on the City's website, and staff is currently updating
handouts about the programs.
ACTION: The Committee received the presentation. Mayor Haubert requested copies of
the handouts to share with constituents.
6. Downtown Updates
Staff provided a verbal update on recent development activities in the downtown area,
including re- development of the former Coco's restaurant on Amador Plaza, Amakara
relocating to Dublin Boulevard, tenant improvements by Lucille's BBQ and KFC, and the
opening of Rahma Mediterranean Market on Village Parkway.
ACTION: The Committee received the presentation.
7. Urban Land Institute Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) Report Update
Staff provided a verbal update on the progress of the 2018 Downtown Dublin Technical
Advisory Panel, which is scheduled for early April.
ACTION: The Committee received the update.
8. Key Projects Update
Staff provided a verbal update on key economic development activities.
9. Update on Regional Organizations
Staff provided a verbal update on the City's participation in regional organizations
Staff provided copies of the new 2018 Visit Tri- Valley Inspiration Guide.
10. Request for Future Agenda Items
None
11. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
at 5:15 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Suzanne larla, Management Analyst II.
Mayor
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