EDC 07-16-03
City of Cupertino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
July 16, 2003
1.
CALL TO ORDER
At 8:03 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,
Chamber: Orrin Mahoney, Mark McKenna, Gilbert Wong
City Council: Sandra James, Richard Lowenthal
Absent: Jody Hansen, Ralph Qualls, Dorothy Steenfott
Guest: Keith Dias, Karen Davis, Connie Verceles
3.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Presentation by Karen Davis, City of Sunnyvale Economic Development
Karen Davis, Economic Development Manager for the City of Sunnyvale and her
assistant, Connie Verceles, addressed the committee on the five year community
development plan for their city and how it relates to Sunnyvale's General Plan.
Their presentation emphasized the downtown plan and the redevelopment efforts
going on. In addition, they discussed their marketing efforts in enhancing
economic development.
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Key Development Activity
Steve Piasecki reviewed the key development activity within the city.
B.
Site Visits
Steve Piasecki discussed the site visits performed within the past two months and
reviewed the current Economic Development Outreach Plan.
c.
Cupertino Appreciation Day
The committee was reminded to save the date and market the event to other
organizations.
D.
Local Business Exit Interview Report
The item was continued to the next meeting.
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E.
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
The item was continued to the next meeting.
5.
MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
The committee received the first quarter 2003 top 25 sales tax contributors report.
6.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 a.m.
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Carol Atwood, Director of Administrative Services