EDC 10-18-06
City of Cupertino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
October 18,2006
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 9:12 a.m. Carol Atwood called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall,
Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino.
2. ROLL CALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, David Knapp, Steve Piasecki, Ralph Qualls
Chamber: Christine Giusiana, Mike Foulkes, Mark McKenna, Scott Stauffer
Council: Orrin Mahoney, Kris Wang
Planning Commission: Cary Chien, Marty Miller
Absent: Scott Stauffer
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
David Knapp moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 30, 2006.
Ralph Qualls seconded and motion passed unanimously with Scott Stauffer absent.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Meeting Schedule for 2007
Meeting dates for 2007 were noted by the committee.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Christine Giusiana reported that there was a ribbon cutting ceremony coming up
for a real estate company and that a notice would go out shortly. She also
indicated that the chamber has been reviewing the business license list for
solicitation of new members which has been very helpful.
B. Upcoming Development Projects for Planning Commission & City Council
Steve Piasecki updated the committee on the current development projects and on
the activities of two committees he is participating in - the ABAG Housing
Methodology Committee and a committee to discuss the feasibility of bringing
BART to the area.
October 18, 2006
Economic Development Committee Minutes
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C. 2007 Goals
Christine Giusiana noted that Mayor Lowenthal stated that we have been
approached to sponsor the 2007 Junior Olympics Water Polo. It will result in a
regional effort with a need for 15 pools, 5,000 hotel rooms, and it could provide
an estimated $1 million in sales tax to the participating communities.
The Chamber volunteered to help out however they can. Carol Atwood will be
coordinating the initial effort and has asked all Economic Development Managers
in Santa Clara County to participate.
7. MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
Vallco Parking - It was noted that issues come before City Council on October 18. Steve
Piasecki summarized the issues at hand and the venue for the meeting. Carol Atwood
asked the Chamber to voice their opinion at the meeting. Discussion followed.
Measure D & E - Carol Atwood asked where signs could be obtained for support of the
measures (City had received requests). She noted that if the measure passes for Vallco, it
will mean $930,000+ in Park Dedication fees for the City.
Apple Store - Mike Foulkes confirmed that the general public can buy products at the
Apple Company Store.
Carol asked Christine if the City could be recognized as a sponsor for the Jubilee in the
Chamber newsletter.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
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Director of Administrative Services