EDC 04-20-05
City of Cupertino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
April 20, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 9: 1 0 a.m. Carol Atwood called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall,
Conference Room A, 10300 Torre A venue, Cupertino.
2. ROLL CALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, David Knapp, Steve Piasecki, Ralph Qualls
Chamber: Christine Giusiana, Mark McKenna, Shawna Holmes
Absent: Sandra James, Richard Lowenthal, Jack Hubby
Guests: Peter Pau, Marty Miller, Gilbert Wong, Rachelle Kawn
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. The Oaks Update
Peter Pau gave the committee an update on The Oaks shopping center. He stated
that the center has great potential if a complete overhaul is done. He stated that
the courtyard concept is not functionally operational, the size is too small for a
major center, but too big for a small strip mall, and parking, circulation and low
lying roof lines are also a challenge.
He indicated that his preference is for retail with strong tenants. He is looking at
the possibility of discontinuing some leases of properties that do not compliment
the other tenants.
Peter suggested that the City needs to give retailers the impression that Cupertino
wants them here. He indicated that other cities are actively recruiting retail
businesses.
Carol Atwood distributed a summary of local retail trends.
B. Chamber Survey - Why Businesses Leave Cupertino
Christine Giusiana will incorporate into the Chambers workplan.
C. Promote Available Meeting Spaces in Cupertino
The item was deferred to the next meeting.
D. Retail Use to Non-Taxable Use
The item was deferred to the next meeting.
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4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Key Development Activity
Steve Piasecki gave a brief summary of current development activity.
5. MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
Carol Atwood requested that the committee review the Economic Development Plan and
forward any comments to her.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.