EDC 07-19-00
City of Cupertino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
July 19,2000
1.
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:30 a.m., Carol Atwood called the meeting to order in Conference Room A,
Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue.
2.
ROLL CALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, Dave Knapp, Steve Piasecki, Dorothy Steenfott,
Bert Viskovich
Chamber: Linda Asbury, Bill Jones, Bill Sullivan
City Council: Sandra James, Richard Lowenthal
Absent: Paula Davis
Guest: Deke Hunter, Hunter Properties
3.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Town Center Update
Deke Hunter, Hunter Properties, presented his concept for the Town Center
project. He stated that it is expected to be a mixed use complex with office, retail,
restaurants, housing and the library. The construction will be done in phases and
current tenants will be moved to other locations at Town Center until the new
buildings are completed.
B.
Retail Plan
Bill Sullivan presented an outline of his concept for a retail plan.
C.
Business Recognition Program
Linda Asbury discussed development of a recognition program for businesses that
update and renovate their centers. Linda, Sandra James and Carol Atwood
formed a sub-committee to design a recognition program.
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Cupertino Appreciation Day
Linda Asbury stated that the Chamber is giving out tickets and promoting the
event in every way that they can. There are still plenty oftickets left at City Hall.
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B.
Key Development Activity
Steve Piasecki distributed the activity report. Adobe Inn was approved.
C.
Sign Ordinance
Linda Asbury reported that the Legislative Action Committee revised the
language and will provide a draft to Steve Piasecki to review before going to City
Council.
5.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 a.m.