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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
DUBLI N ECONOMICSPEC DEVELAOMEET PMEN COMMITTEE
CALIFORNIA Wednesday, February 15, 2023—4:15 p.m.
A special meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on Wednesday, February 15,
2023, at City Hall in the City Manager's Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:15
p.m. by Mayor Melissa Hernandez.
1. Call to Order
PRESENT: Mayor Melissa Hernandez and Vice Mayor Michael McCorriston
ABSENT: None
2. Public Comment
None.
3. Approval of the Minutes
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August
16, 2022.
4. Update on the Business Recovery Playbook
Economic Director Hazel Wetherford and Special Projects Manager Felicia Escover provided an
update on the Business Recovery Playbook and its strategic initiatives which included the Taste
the World in Dublin campaign, Dublin Marketplace loyalty rewards program, launch of the Dublin
Business Corner, and the concept of a Mural project to support small businesses.
ACTION: The Committee received the verbal report and discussed needing additional information
as it related to the Mural project and mentioned that it may not be the right time to launch this
endeavor.
5. Business Visitation Program
Management Analyst Rhonda Franklin provided an update on the 2023 Business Visitation
Program, including a list of proposed businesses.
ACTION: The Committee received the update.
6. Moniker for St. Patrick Way
Economic Director Hazel Wetherford presented options on creating a moniker for the segment of
St. Patrick Way that can be closed for event space.
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee selected "St. Pats Row."
7. Economic Development Strategy and Economic Development Element Update
Economic Director Hazel Wetherford and Management Analyst Rhonda Franklin provided
information on updating the 2012 Economic Development Strategy and the Economic
Development Element of the General Plan. Staff is working on issuing a Request for Proposals
by mid-Spring.
ACTION: The Committee received the update.
8. Request for Future Agenda Items (Next Meeting —April 18, 2023)
The Committee requested an update on the Downtown and development activity in the City.
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9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst II.
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