City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc)
Draft
3:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
04/28/2025
The City of Santa Clara is conducting Economic Development & Marketing Committee meetings in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely or in-person.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Gillmor called the Special Meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
Roll call was conducted with Chair Gillmor, Committee Member Cox, and Alternate Committee Member Hardy in attendance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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1. 25-504 Overview of the Economic Development and Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc)
Director of Economic Development and Sustainability Brilliot provided a Powerpoint presentation on the Overview of the Economic Development and Marketing Committee (AdHoc).
Committee questions and comments followed.
Ian Bonham, Member of the Public spoke.
Director of Economic Development and Sustainability Brilliot answered questions.
2. 25-502 Update on the City’s Participation in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
Assistant City Manager Klotz provided a Powerpoint presentation on the City's participation in the Bloomberg Harvard Initiative.
Committee questions and comments followed.
Assistant City Manager Klotz and City Manager Grogan answered questions.
3. 25-478 Informational Report on Potential 2026 Community Events and Major Events Task Force
Assistant City Manager Klotz provided a Powerpoint presentation on the potential 2026 community engagement events
Committee questions and comments followed.
Members of the Public Ian Bonham and Misha spoke.
Assistant City Manager Klotz and City Manager Grogan answered questions.
Committee discussion extended.
Member of the Public Ian Bonham spoke again.
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4. 25-500 Informational Report on Leveraging City Assets for Marketing and Revenue Opportunities for 2026 Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup Matches Assistant City Manager Baker provided a Powerpoint presentation on Leveraging the City Assets for Marketing and Revenue Opportunities for 2026 Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup Matches
Committee questions and comments followed.
Assistant City Manager Baker and City Manager Grogan answered questions.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Gillmor adjourned the meeting at 5:35pm.
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
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