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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
DUBLIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
CALIFORNIA
Regular Meeting -Tuesday, April 16, 2019— 5:15 PM
A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on April 16, 2019, in the City
Manager's Conference Room of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m.
by Mayor David Haubert.
1. Call to Order
PRESENT: Mayor David Haubert and Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez
ABSENT: None
2. Public Comment
None.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 2019
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Economic Development
Committee regular meeting of February 19, 2019.
4. Downtown Work Plan Update
Staff presented an update on the progress of the Downtown Work Plan, including the following
accomplishments:
• Retail Real Estate Consultant, Greensfelder Commercial Real Estate, is working with Staff
and the City Attorney's Office on a new version of the Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions
(CC&Rs).
• City Council held the first Work Session with Architectural Consultant, Urban Field Studio
on March 19, 2019. Consultant received input and is now working on putting together three
design concepts for a presentation at the next work session scheduled for May 7, 2019.
5. Discussion Regarding the Electronic Sign located at 6015 Scarlett Court
Staff presented information on the electronic sign at 6015 Scarlett Court (home to Dublin Hyundai).
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee requested more information at a future meeting regarding
allowing off-premise advertising on a single electronic sign and have invited the owners of the sign
to the next Committee meeting in June.
6. Key Development Projects and Proposals Update
Staff provided an update on recent business openings: Amazing Basil, Rahma Mediterranean Grill,
Falafel Village,Axis Dental Clinic, Bay Area Cabinet Supply,Wonik Quartz, Friendly Steps Flooring,
Therapeutic Oasis and Chan Rhythm Shaolin Kungfu Academy.
Staff provided an update on businesses engaged in tenant improvements or remodels: Safari Kids
Childcare, MedeAnalytics, F45, Shapes Fitness for Women, Joanns Fabric and Craft Store,
Livermore Cyclery, Luv2Piay, Brilliant Minds Academy, Patelco, INC 82, California Department of
Justice, Regal Cinemas, Target (at Fallon Gateway), KFC and Lavender Restaurant.
Staff also informed the Committee that Ralph Gracie Dublin Jiu Jitsu Academy is moving onto
Village Parkway, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt closed (at Fallon Gateway) and Guns, Fishing & Other
Stuff will be downsizing.
Lastly, Staff provided an update on the status of recent development projects: Corrie Center,
Nissan (at Kaiser Commercial site), Westin Hotel and Volvo Cars.
7. Economic Development Program and Events Update
Staff provided an update on the following upcoming dates and events:
• Small Business Week will be the week of May 5 to 11, 2019.
• Business Visitation Program: Next visit will be with Amber Solutions.
• Business Anniversary Recognition event will be held on September 12, 2019.
Staff also informed the Committee about upcoming grand opening events:
• Kaiser Permanente- May 13th at 11:00 AM
• Vagaro- May 21stat 12 PM
• Axis Community Health - Dental Clinic- May 23rd (time to be determined)
8. Update on Regional Organizations
Staff provided an update on the City's participation and collaboration with Innovation Tri-Valley and
i-GATE.
9. Select a new Date for the next Meeting
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee rescheduled the next meeting from June 18, 2019 to June
4, 2019 at 5:15 pm.
10. Request for Future Agenda Items
None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Suzanne larla, Management Anal s .
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