EDC 01-19-05
City of Cupertino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
January 19, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 9: I 0 a.m. Carol Atwood called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall,
Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino.
2. ROLL CALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, David Knapp, Steve Piasecki, Ralph Qualls
Council: Sandra James, Richard Lowenthal
Chamber: Christine Giusiana, Jack Hubby, Mark McKenna, Orrin Mahoney, Gilbert
Wong
Guests: Marty Miller, Karen Purtich
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. Confirm Chamber Committee Representatives
Carol Atwood reviewed the current committee composition. She confirmed that
the City representatives include the City Manager, three Department Heads, two
Councilmembers and one Planning Commissioner. The Chamber representatives
will include the Executive Director, Legislative Action Committee Vice President,
large business representative and small business representative. Shawna Holmes
will serve Legislative Action Committee Vice President, Mark McKenna as the
large business representative and Jack Hubby as the small business representative.
The Planning Commission will decide who will represent them at their next
meeting.
The purpose and goals of the committee were discussed. Chamber representatives
Orrin Mahoney and Jack Hubby agreed to provide contact information for target
businesses and Carol Atwood agreed to draft the letter to be signed by the mayor
and chamber executive director.
B. Review Draft Target Business Letter
The purpose and goals of the committee were discussed. Carol Atwood
distributed the draft of the letter to be signed by the mayor and chamber executive
director and Jack Hubby stated that he is working on a contact list.
C. Key Development Activity
Steve Piasecki reviewed the development activity report. Discussion followed.
Carol Atwood stated that there is still an opportunity for improving
communication for development projects siting Pinn Brothers and Toll Brothers
proposals. Discussion followed.
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D. Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
None.
5. MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
State of the City, Superbowl party, Chamber Lunar New Year luncheon and sheriff
substation open house were among the upcoming items noted during the meeting.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m.