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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
DUBLIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
CALIFORNIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
An adjourned regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on June 4, 2019, in the
City Manager's Conference Room of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:21
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 April 16, 2019
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Economic Development
Committee regular meeting of April 16, 2019.
4. Discussion Regarding the Electronic Sign located at 6015 Scarlett Court
Staff provided information on the electronic sign at 6015 Scarlett Court (Dublin Hyundai) and
introduced Lance Tenwolde, General Manager of Dublin Toyota and Will Amiri, General Manager
of Dublin Hyundai. Mr. Tenwolde requested the Committee consider allowing off-site advertising
on the sign. Staff also provided information on the process to amend the Sign Ordinance.
ACTION:By consensus, the Committee made a recommendation to research what it would take to
allow off-site advertising on the sign and requested that Staff return to the Committee with options
to consider.
5. Sales Tax Reimbursement Agreement for Business Retention
Staff presented a request from Bicentennial Square Partners to participate in a sales tax
reimbursement agreement for the retention of Graybar at 11505 Dublin Blvd., Unit 1.
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee made a recommendation to prepare a sales tax
reimbursement agreement, for the City Council's consideration, for improvements to the premises
with a value not to exceed$800,000.
6. Sierra Lane & Trinity Court Zoning
Staff provided an update on recent leasing activities and interest in the Sierra Lane and Trinity
Court area and requested guidance from the Committee on whether a zoning change should be
studied in order to provide greater flexibility in the types of uses allowed in this area.
ACTION:By consensus, the Committee supported Staff's proposal to create a single zoning district
that allows a combination of uses currently allowed in the M-1 and M-P zoning districts with
additional modifications tailored to the current market demands and suitability of the buildings in
this district, with the exception of four large warehouse buildings. Staff will take the proposed
changes to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council for their consideration.
7. Downtown Work Plan Update
Staff provided an update on the progress of the Downtown Work Plan. The next City Council Work
Session will be on June 18, 2019.
8. Key Development Projects and Proposals Update
Staff provided an update on recent business openings, expansions and approvals, including Tea
Heart's expansion, 360 Fitness Superstore's opening, and Nissan's new dealership approval.
9. Economic Development Program and Events Update
Staff provided an update on the following upcoming dates and events:
• 6/12 - i-GATE NextTech Speaker Series
• 6/13 - Sourdough & Co. Ribbon Cutting
• 7/10 - Business Visitation Program meeting with SunRun
• 7/15 - StartupGrind Dublin Chapter meeting
• 9/12 - Business Anniversary Recognition event
Additionally, Axis Dental Clinic has offered to arrange a tour of the new dental clinic for those City
Council members who were unable to attend their grand opening event last month.
10. Update on Regional Organizations
This item was tabled due to time constraints.
11. Select a new Date for the next Meeting
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee rescheduled the next regular meeting from August 20,
2019 to September 3, 2019 at 5:15 pm.
12. Request for Future Agenda Items
None.
13.Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.
Minutes prepared by Suzanne larla, Management Analyst II.
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