TICC 05-06-09Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
May 6, 2009
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, Bill Allen, Avinash Gadre, Peter Friedland, Wally
Iimura
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: None
Visitors: Bill Mannion
APPROVAL of March 11, 2009 MINUTES
1. Bill Allen moved and Peter Friedland sf~conded to approve minutes as written. Motion
passed Approved 4-0-1. Wally Iimura abst;rined.
COMMUNICATIONS
2. Oral: Bill Mannion shared the conclusions regarding the Better Part's non-profit status
with the IRS. The Better Part Senior TV organization decided to not pursue regaining their
non-profit status. Bill also shared that therf; are openings for programs in July.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
3. February 12, 2009 -Application from T-Mobile for a new wireless antenna
4. March 27, 2009 -Letter from Comcast regarding digital programming change
5. March 30, 2009 -Letter from Comcast regarding digital programming re-tier
6. April 8, 2009 -Letter from Comcast regar~3ing programming changes
7. April 17, 2009 -Letter from Comcast regarding international programming changes
8. April 13, 2009 -Application from T-Mobile for a new wireless antenna
9. 2009-2010 Council Work Program
The Commission reviewed the written communication including the Council work plan for
2009-2010. The Commission discussed possible items on the work plan related to the
commission and plan to discuss with staff at th~~ next commission meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
10. Discuss Work Program Subcommittee reports:
a) Wireless Tower Review Subcommittee - The Commission discussed the T-Mobile
applications. No new applications and no update on the AT&T tower to address the
Monta Vista area.
11. Discuss Energy Efficiency Projects
a) Street Lighting Report -Discussed draft report on induction vs. LED lighting
extensively. Bill Allen tasked to collect the feedback from all commissioners on the
draft report. Identified several questions to be answered by vendors. Discussed
possible demo sites and who would attend San Jose demonstration.
NEW BUSINESS
Briefly discussed a letter received from. a citizen on availability of U-verse. Andy to
follow-up with Randy Okamura at AT&T.
Reports:
No reports.
MISCELLANEOUS
12. Activities Calendar -The Commission reviewed the Activities Calendar and discussed
the new bridge grand opening, the Mayor's meeting with commissioners and the CREST
awards ceremony.
The Commission changed who will attend the upcoming Mayor's meetings. Peter will
attend June 9th meeting, Avinash will attend the July 14th meeting.
13. Action Item List: -- The Commission reviewed the action item list and discussed
clarifying agenda regarding energy efficiency projects.
ADJOURNMENT
Peter Friedland /Bill Allen moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion
passed 5 - 0.
SUBMITTED BY:
Linda Lagergren, R or mg Secretary
~.PPROVED BY: ,
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