EDC 11-19-97
City of Cupertino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
November 19,1997
1.
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.
2.
ROLL CALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, Don Brown, Robert Cowan, Steve Dowling, Dorothy
Steenfott, Bert Viskovich
City Council: John Bautista, Lauralee Sorensen
Chamber: Tom Hall, Donna Lawler, George Steele
Absent: Lauralee Sorensen, John Statton
Guests: Rich Abdalah, Pam Marino
3.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Sign Exception - Eight Story Buildings at DeAnzalStevens Creek
Bob Cowan reported on proposed sign plans for BEA, a computer firm that is
interested in leasing the Apple Towers. The company is requesting that the sign
be 48 inches instead of the standard 24 inch. The Planning Commission is
meeting at the end of November and Bob felt an endorsement from the Economic
Development Committee would be helpful. Tom Hall moved to support the sign
exception. George Steele seconded and motion carried unanimously with
Lauralee Sorensen and John Statton absent.
B.
Power Computing
Carol Atwood reported on positive sales tax trends from Power Computing. She
stated that the company could become the number two sales tax producer for the
City ifthe trend continues and suggested that a site visit would be appropriate.
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Vallco Update
Don Brown reported that Federated has announced that they are opening a full
line Macy's store in Valleo. Federated plans to continue its operation of the
clearance center through Christmas and should be opening the department store
early next year. He also stated that Teachers Pension will become the owners of
Vallco on December 3 and will be hiring new mall managers.
November 19, 1997
Economic Development Committee
November 19, 1997
5.
MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
A.
Committee Membership
Carol Atwood reported that there will be some council and chamber vacancies on
the committee. Don Brown suggested waiting until January to discuss this item
when council will have their committee assignments completed.
Carol also reported that updates will be made to the City's website. She requested
input from the committee before the next meeting on what they felt the web site
should look like.
6.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 a.m.