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Home My WebLink About2020.12.09 Economic Development Special Meeting Agenda Packet ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, December 9, 2020 – 4:00 p.m. Meeting Procedure During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: In keeping with the guidelines and social distancing procedures provided by the State of California and Alameda County Department of Public Health regarding gatherings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the City of Dublin has adopted the following practices for this upcoming public meeting: • The Economic Development Committee will hold meetings remotely via Zoom Video Communications. • The meeting will be available for viewing online once the meeting starts at the below link. Join Zoom: https://dublinca.zoom.us/j/81764634726?pwd=b0paOTBrU1lFSXJtaHFQNkZSZXNsUT09&from=addon For audio only, you can join the meeting by telephone: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 817-6463-4726 / Password: 17407039 All attendees will be muted and be in listen-only mode. • Public Comment can be made by sending an email to hazel.wetherford@dublin.ca.gov either in advance of the meeting, or during the meeting; Staff will read out the comment to the Committee. 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 18, 2020 The Committee will consider the approval of the minutes of the Economic Development Committee regular meeting of August 18, 2020. 4. Update on Programs to Support Small Businesses Staff will provide a summary of the support provided through the Small Business Emergency Microloan Program, Recovery Boost Grant Program, #DublinEats social media campaign, and #DublinHolidayDozen social media campaign. 5. Request to Participate in the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Staff will present a request to participate in the Program from Daniel Kim, CEO of Brooks Motor Cars. 6. Request for Future Agenda Items The Committee will consider cancelling the December 15, 2020 regular meeting. The Committee and/or Staff can make requests for future agenda items as an Informational Item only. 7. Adjournment SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 18, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. A remote regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on August 18, 2020 via Zoom Video Communications. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor David Haubert. 1. Call to Order PRESENT: Mayor David Haubert and Councilmember Melissa Hernandez ABSENT: None 2. Public Comment None. 3. Approval of the Minutes of the of June 16, 2020 ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Economic Development Committee regular meeting of June 16, 2020. 4. Update on Small Business Emergency Microloan Program and #DublinEats Campaign Economic Development Director Hazel Wetherford provided an update on the Small Business Emergency Microloan Program and the #DublinEats campaign. The microloan program received 141 applications and issued 65 microloans, assisting 42 restaurants, 16 personal services/other businesses, and 7 retailers. In total, the microloan program issued approximately $520,000 in loans. The #DublinEats campaign, supporting local restaurants, has expanded to include a gift card giveaway. The gift card giveaway encourages the public to visit 10 Dublin restaurants and post the 10 meals on social media platforms by tagging the restaurants as well as using the City’s hashtag. Every participant who meets the criteria will receive a $25 gift card to a Dublin eatery until supplies last. 5. Request to Participate in the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program Staff presented a request to participate in the Program from Mia Fleury Jenkins, owner of Mimi’s Chocolates. ACTION: By consensus, the Committee recommended that the City Council should consider awarding approximately 0.32 dwelling unit equivalent credits needed for Mimi’s Café at 6601 Dublin Blvd, Suite N. 6. Request for Future Agenda Items (Next Meeting – 10/20/20 at 5:30 p.m.) There were no requests for agenda items for the Committee’s next regular meeting scheduled for October 20, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. Minutes prepared by Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst II. ___________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Economic Development Director ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: December 9, 2020 TO: Economic Development Committee Members FROM: Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst II CC: SUBJECT: Linda Smith, City Manager Hazel Wetherford, Economic Development Director Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Application - Brooks Motor Cars Background The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program (Program) is an endeavor of the City of Dublin to leverage public funds and private investment to enhance the physical appearance and economic vitality of commercial businesses in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) area and the segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and Dougherty Road. The long-term objective is to upgrade the DDSP area and the segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and Dougherty Road by improving the physical appearance of the area, encouraging the retention of existing businesses, increasing property values, tenant stability and lease rates. The Program offers two façade improvement grants for labor and materials directly related to the façade construction, as well as up to a maximum of 10 hours of architectural services or five hours of design assistance to help cover design costs. The Program has a “Mini-Grant” of up to Five Thousand dollars ($5,000) with no match requirement, and a “Matching Grant” of up to Seventy Thousand dollars ($70,000) with at least a one-third match of the City’s contribution towards the façade improvement. Please refer to Attachment 1 for a list of grants provided to date, and Attachment 2 for eligible improvements. The Program has an available balance to $224,157. Application from Brooks Motor Cars In November 2020, Staff received an application for a matching grant from Brooks Motor Cars, which has leased the former Office Depot retail building at 6440 Dublin Court (please refer to Attachment 3 for an aerial and street view). The applicant is requesting a $70,000 grant to help offset improvements to the parcel to create a new, state-of-the-art auto body repair facility, including, but not limited to the following: • Enhanced entry feature, and matching architectural features on two other sides of the building • Exterior signage • New exterior siding and painting • Glass upgrades to windows ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM The applicant has submitted preliminary plans and is working with the Community Development Department through a Site Development Review process. Along with a new enhanced entry feature, the site would accommodate a large new roll up door and office windows on the east side of the building. This door would function as the main ingress and egress for all automobiles. The Brooks Motor Cars design concept embraces the brand’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and exceptional service. The architecture is intended to showcase clean lines and modern materials to provide a warm and welcoming presence when arriving. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends the Economic Development Committee review the application and consider approving a grant for the facade improvements of up to $50,000 for eligible improvements. If the Committee is in support, Staff will present the recommendation of funding to the full City Council for their consideration. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM ATTACHMENT 1 – Grants Awarded to Date Business Name Address Year Amount Requested Amount Awarded Status SF Rents 7114 Village Parkway 2013 $70,000 $70,000 Completed Rahma Mediterranean Market 7111 Village Parkway 2013 $70,000 $70,000 Completed B&B Borden LLC 7032 Village Parkway 2014 $70,000 $70,000 Completed B&B Borden LLC 7032 Village Parkway 2014 $28,000 $27,843 Completed Mirchi Café 7083 Village Parkway 2014 $18,000 $18,000 Completed Athens Burgers (Property Owner) 6999 Dublin Blvd. 2019 $70,000 ($70,000) Awarded; Work Underway Amakara 7568 Dublin Blvd. 2019 $70,000 ($70,000) Withdrawn Dublin Plaza - Rear Buildings (Property Owner) 6985-7001 Dublin Blvd. 2020 $70,000 ($70,000) Awarded; Work Underway 6200 Village Parkway (Property Owner) 6200 Village Parkway 2020 architectural fees plus $70,000 (Up to $10,000 for architectural fees approved plus $70,000 grant recommended) Design work in progress ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM ATTACHMENT 2 – Commercial Façade Improvement Eligible Improvements Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to: • Removal of old signs, awnings and other exterior clutter • Exterior cleaning and painting • Repair or replacement of exterior siding (including the construction of new façade elements and architectural details) • Installation of new entry doors that meet ADA accessibility requirements • Installation of display windows • Installation of new canvas awnings over windows and entries • Installation of new signs • Installation of new exterior lighting • Installation of permanent landscaping • Exterior mandatory Title 24 upgrades ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM ATTACHMENT 3 – Aerial and Street Views of 6440 Dublin Court Aerial View Street View