EDC 12-16-98
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City of Cupertino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
December 16, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:35 a.m. Carol Atwood called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall, 10300
Torre Avenue, Conference Room A, Cupertino.
ROLLCALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, Don Brown, Bob Cowan, Steve Dowling, Dorothy Steenfott
Chamber: Linda Asbury, Bill Jones, Donna Lawler
City Council: Wally Dean, Sandra James
Absent: Paula Davis, John Statton, Bert Viskovich
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OLD BUSINESS
A.
Status of Key Development Activity
Bob Cowan reported that Macy's is now open and doing well. He also stated that
a redevelopment proposal is being prepared for the Jacobs Group and that Dillards
is still being pursued.
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Corporate Contacts
Bill Jones reported that he and Sandra James toured the new Hilton Garden Inn
and the Shane Company. He stated that both visits went well and that Hilton
Gardenlnn will be having its grand opening after the suites are completed.
Carol Atwood reported that she met with Rational Software. She stated that they
have a 10 year lease on the building and that Cupertino is the firm's corporate
headquarters.
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MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
Carol Atwood reported on a Joint Venture survey regarding economic development. The
survey showed that half of the cities conduct site visits, have incentive plans, and have
recognition programs in place. About half of the cities have programs related to
attraction. Permit streamlining was greatly valued for cities that have done it. The
survey also showed that community outreach is not a high priority for other
municipalities.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 a.m.