EDC 09-15-04
City of Cupertino
Economic Development Comll1ittee
Regular Meeting
September 15, 2004
]. CALL TO ORDER
At 8:05 a.m. Carol Atwood called the meeting to order in the Cupertino Sports Center
Conference Room, 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino.
2. ROLL CALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, David Knapp, Steve Piasecki
Council: Richard Lowenthal
Chamber: Gilbert Wong
Absent: Jody Hansen, Sandra James, Mark McKenna, Orrin Mahoney, Ralph Qualls,
Guests: Karen Purtich, Ciaran Byrne, Kathy Hackler
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Local Business Presentation
Carol Atwood introduced Ciaran Byrne and Kathy Hackler trom Oakville Market.
Mr. Byrne updated the committee on Oakville's plans in Cupertino. He stated
that an event was planned for September l8 to welcome the community to l1:1eir
store. He indicated that Oakville Market is very interested in energizing the
Crossroads Center and shared their market strategy. Several committee members
suggested ideas to assist them in being active in the community.
B. Consider Change in Meeting Date and Time
Carol Atwood stated that city council meetings would be held on the first and
third Tuesday of each month and suggested that the Economic Development
Committee meetings be changed to a different day or later time. The committee
agreed to meet at 9:00 a.m. in October.
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Cupeliino Appreciation Day
Carol Atwood and Richard Lowemhal reported that they did not see very many
people from Cupertino in attendance at the game a.r¡d suggested that due to budget
constraints and low attendal'1ce from the community, that the event be suspended.
The committee was in agreement with the suggestion.
B. Upcoming Development Hearings
It was announced that Vallco would be going to city council on September 20 and
Carol requested support from the Chamber. Gilbert Wong stated that the
Chamber was represented during the Planning Commission meeting and would
also be in attendance at the City Council meeting.
September 15,2004
Economic Development Committee
C. Key Development Activity
Steve Piasecki updated the committee on development activity in the city.
Discussion followed.
5. MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
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