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
06/02/2025
The City of Santa Clara is conducting Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc) 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.
Lisa M. Gillmor, Albert Gonzalez, and Kelly CoxPresent 3 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Member Gonzalez, seconded by Member Cox, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Aye: Gillmor, Gonzalez, and Cox3 -
1. 25-605 Approval of April 28, 2025 Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc) Minutes
A motion was made by Member Gonzalez, seconded by Member Cox, to approve the April 28, 2025 Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc) Minutes.
Aye: Gillmor, Gonzalez, and Cox3 -
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Howard Gibbons spoke regarding former Councilmember Debbie Davis' memorial service.
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 25-606 Review and Discussion of Citywide 2026 Economic Development & Community Engagement Plan and Direction on a City Theme Chair Gillmor provided an introduction. She stated that attendees to today's meeting are serving as stakeholders for the programming of community events and economic development efforts for the 2026 events the City is hosting. Committee Members Cox and Gonzalez made introductory comments. Assistant City Manager Klotz provided a presentation on the item including potential community events and ideas for branding themes. Stakeholders present shared ideas for collaboration on the engagement regarding 2026 events occurring in the City. Stakeholders present in person and virtually through Zoom included Ana Vargas-Smith, Harbir Bhatia, Christine Lawson, Preston Metcalf, David Kertes, Satish Chandra, James Glaser, Diana Ding, Howard Gibbons, Diana Ding, Kelly Car, Christian Pellecchia,Katelyn Studebaker, Teresa O'Neill, Debby Tryforos.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Gillmor adjourned the meeting at 4:38 PM.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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