Economic Development Committee

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Sherry Hu, Mayor Jean Josey, Vice Mayor Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Location: Dublin Civic Cener City Manager’s Conference Room 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. ACTION ITEMS 3.1 Approval of the February 17, 2026 Regular Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes The Committee will consider approval of the minutes of the February 17, 2026 Regular Economic Development Committee Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the February 17, 2026 Regular Economic Development Committee Meeting. February 17, 2026 Regular Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes 3.2 Small Business Assistance Program Guidelines Update The Committee will consider proposed updates to the Small Business Assistance Program, including the addition of relocation assistance, enhanced technical assistance offerings, updated funding structure aligned with the annual budget process, and clearer guidelines to improve administration and flexibility. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report, provide feedback on the proposed updates to the Small Business Assistance Program, and recommend that the updated guidelines be brought forward to the City Council for approval. Staff Report - Small Business Assistance Program Guidelines Attachment 1 - Small Business Assistance Program Guidelines - Clean Version Attachment 2 - Small Business Assistance Program Guidelines (with redlines) April 21, 2026 Dublin Economic Development Committee Agenda 1 4. REPORTS 4.1 Economic Development Activity Update The Committee will receive an update on various economic development activities including the Economic Development Strategy implementation, new resources and materials, and upcoming events. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report - Economic Development Activity Update Attachment 1 - Economic Development Activity Snapshot 4.2 Dublin’s 2025 Labor Market and Employment Overview The Committee will receive a report on Dublin’s 2025 labor market conditions, including unemployment trends, employment levels, and comparisons with neighboring cities. Key findings show Dublin’s labor market remains strong, with employment at record highs, low employment rates consistent with neighboring cities, and a balanced jobs-to-housing ratio of 1.38. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report - Dublin Citywide Employment Data Attachment 1 - Five-Year History of Dublin Employment Data from January 2020 – December 2025 Attachment 2 - 2025 Industry Characteristics of Jobs in Dublin 4.3 Commercial Business Activity in Dublin The Committee will receive an update on commercial business activity in Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report - Commercial Business Activity in Dublin Attachment 1 - Commercial Business Activity List 5. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS The Committee and/or City Staff will present items to be discussed at future meetings. 6. ADJOURNMENT This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility. April 21, 2026 Dublin Economic Development Committee Agenda 2 Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings. Mission The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. April 21, 2026 Dublin Economic Development Committee Agenda 3