EDC 03-19-03
City of Cupertino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
March 19,2003
1.
CALL TO ORDER
At 8: 12 a.m. Carol Atwood called the meeting to order in Conference Room A, 10300
Torre Avenue, Cupertino.
2.
ROLL CALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, David Knapp, Steve Piasecki, Ralph Qualls, Dorothy
Steenfott,
Chamber: Keith Dias, Jody Hansen, Orrin Mahoney, Mark McKenna, Gilbert Wong
City Council: Sandra James, Richard Lowenthal
Guest: Planning Commissioner Gilbert Wong, Shawna Holmes, Hewlett Packard
3.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Local Developer Presentation
Shawna Holmes, Hewlett Packard, discussed HP' s earnings and briefly updated
the committee on various challenges the company is facing during the economic
slow down. She also updated the committee on HP's plans to consolidate space in
an effort to operate more efficiently. She stated that HP plans to sell the Stevens
Creek site and would like to have the property developed with housing, mixed use
and park space.
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Key Development Activity
Steve Piasecki reported on various projects around the city.
B.
Site Visits
Carol Atwood reported that the city met with Apple Computer. She stated that
one of the issues that was discussed was the parking situation at BJ's.
Representatives from Apple have indicated that they will not share their parking
lot.
C.
Local Business Exit Interview Report
Sandra J ames stated that she spoke to a couple of tenants at The Oaks shopping
center who are considering leaving the center.
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D.
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Jody Hansen stated that there are three ceremonies planned and she will provide
the dates as soon as they are set.
6.
MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
Richard Lowenthal updated the committee on the Lunar New Year Parade. He stated that
it went well and that plans are being made to hold another parade next year.
5.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m.