TICC 12-03-08Technology, Information & C~~mmunications Commission
Regular 1\~eeting
December 3, 2008
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, William (Bill) Allen, Wallace (Wally) Iimura,
Avinash Gadre,
Commissioners absent: Peter Friedland
Staff present: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren, (~olin Jung
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 5, 2008 MINUTES
1. Bill Allen moved and Wally Iimura seconded to approve minutes as written. Motion passed
Approved 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
2. Oral: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
3. Letter from Comcast regarding New High Definition Triple Play Packages -The
Commission briefly reviewed the letter from Comcast.
The commission agreed to take item 4b out of order
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
4. Discuss Work Program Subcommittee reports.
b) Wireless subcommittee reports -Andy and Colin Jung summarized what happened
at the Planning Commission meeting. 'There was discussion about including an artistic
element as criteria for improving the design for wireless towers. There was also
discussion of multiple towers versus single towers.
A resident, who is also a Block Leader in the Rancho Deep Cliff area commented that what
people want, is good coverage. He said the lack of coverage is a public safety issue. He
offered to relay his concerns at a City Council and/or Planning Commission meeting. He
would help in any way he could to get the message out that they want better coverage.
The commissioners reviewed the Planning ~~ommissioners' direction on amending the
wireless communications facilities ordinanc;e. Their concerns and unresolved issue are
attached.
The commission agreed to follow up on the statistical validity of the survey. Kitson said he
would check with Godbe and Associates to see if they will comment on if it was a credible
survey.
The commission also agreed to prepare a memo to the Planning Commission regarding
noticing and validity of the survey.
Colin Jung commented that a proposal came in from AT&T for an antenna at McClellan
and Bubb Road.
Andy Radle and Peter Friedland will work on the letter to the Planning Commission.
a. Green initiatives subcommittee workgroup activities -The commission reviewed
the slideshow on Renewable Energies solar energy and everyone including Rick
thought the outline was great.
There was discussion about setting up ,~ TICC website regarding solar energy. Rick will
work on city related aspects of solar.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss DIVCA Ordinance -The commis;lion reviewed the DIVCA ordinance and made a
change to page 2 -changed TICC to City. The commission agreed to discuss the revised
version of the DIVCA ordinance at the January meeting.
Reports:
6. City of Cupertino - no report
MISCELLANEOUS
12. Activities Calendar -The commission ~°eviewed the calendar and noted the next TICC
meeting would take place on January 7cn and the State of the City Address would be on
January 28`n
13. Action Item List: -- The Commission reviewed the action item list.
ADJOURNMENT
Bill Allen / Avinash Gadre moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 p.m. Motion
passed 5 - 0.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Linda Lagergren, cording Secretary