EDC 06-18-03
City of Cupertino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
June 18,2003
1.
CALL TO ORDER
At 8:09 a.m. Carol Atwood called themeeting to order in Conference Room A, 10300
Torre Avenue, Cupertino.
2.
ROLL CALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, Steve Piasecki, Dorothy Steenfott
Chamber: Jody Hansen, Orrin Mahoney, Gilbert Wong
City Council: Sandra James
Absent: David Knapp, Richard Lowenthal, Mark McKenna, Ralph Qualls
Guest: James Brown, Durect
3.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Presentation by Dr. James E. Brown, Durect
Dr. Brown gave a very informative presentation about Durect's products and
systems. He stated that Durect is in the business of developing products and
systems that allow medical patients to use specially designed implants to receive
medication rather than obtaining it in the hospital.
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Key Development Activity
Steve Piasecki updated the committee on recent activity. Carol Atwood extended
her thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for stepping forward and recommending
approval of Extended Stay America. Sandra James also noted that it was
important for the Chamber to be visible at city council meetings.
B.
Site Visits
Jody Hansen requested that this item be discussed at the next committee meeting.
c.
Cupertino Appreciation Day
Carol Atwood reported that James Liu has agreed to sing the National Anthem
and Michael Chang will be throwing out the first pitch. Tickets will be distributed
to City facilities.
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5.
MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
6.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.