TICC 01-20-10 (Special) Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Special Meeting
January 20, 2010
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, Bill Allen, Peter Friedland, Wally Iimura,
Avinash Gadre
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren, Colin Jung
Visitors: Gordon Bell, Chris Powell
ELECTION OF 2010 OFFICERS — CHAIR & VICE -CHAIR
Peter Friedland nominated Andy Radle for Chair. Wally Iimura seconded the motion. All in
favor. Andy Radle abstained. Motion carried 4 -0 -1.
Andy Radle nominated Peter Friedland for Vice Chair. Avinash Gadre seconded the motion.
All in favor. Peter Friedland abstained. Motion carried 4 -0 -1.
APPROVAL of October 22, 2009 MINUTES
1. Peter Friedland made a change to a name in the minutes. He changed Rose Friedland to
Rose Grymes.
Wally Iimura made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Peter Friedland seconded the
motion. Motion passed. Approved 4 -0 -1. Avinash Gadre abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS
2. Oral: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission reviewed the following written communications.
3. October 27, 2009 — Letter from Verizon Wireless — Foothill and McClellan
4. November 13, 2009 — Letter from Comcast re: California System Migration
5. November 19, 2009 — Letter from Comcast re: Programming Repositioning
6. December 9, 2009 — Letter from Comcast re: Programming Changes
7. December 14, 2009 — Letter from Comcast re: Cablecom
8. December 15, 2009 -- Letter from Comcast re: Digital Cable On- Screen Program Guide
9. December 18, 2009 — Letter from Comcast re: Change in Government Affairs Contact
10. January 5, 2010 — Letter from Comcast re: Programming Services
11. January 7, 2010 — Letter from Comcast re: Programming Services and Packages
12. January 7, 2010 — Letter from Comcast re: HD equipment rental fees
13. January 8, 2010 — Letter from Comcast re: Self Install Kits
Rick noted that there is a new Comcast Government Affairs Representative
The Commission agreed to take Item #16 out of order.
NEW BUSINESS
16. Clearwire Network Presentation — Gordon Bell
Gordon Bell, planning consultant and Chris Powell of Clearwire made a presentation to the
Commission on the Clearwire Network. Clearwire is an internet access service provider
that is based on wireless technology. They are looking at bringing Clearwire to the
Cupertino area.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS —
14. Report on Energy Service Agreement - -Rick Kitson reported on the status of the Energy
Service Agreement and bring the commission up to date. The City continues to pursue
negotiations with Siemens. Council has directed Siemens to modify the scope of the
project such that it is revenue neutral evey year and it is cash positive after 10 years. As a
result the two most significant changes were not to do LED's, but do induction retrofit.
The City continues to negotiate internally and with Siemens. Rick will keep the
Commission informed and will bring back the latest information at the next Commission
meeting.
15. Discuss Work Program Subcommittee reports: No report
Reports:
17. City of Cupertino — Rick Kitson reported that we passed the 1% PEG fee, but AT &T is
not collecting it. We have brought in our attorneys to check into this matter. Comcast is
collecting the fee. We have a budget for a fiber link to the Comcast head end. We started
negotiating with Comcast in August for them to have first option to build the connection.
But because we want to use the PEG fees to maintain and expand it, the PEG fees are
required to be expended on capital, so w:, need to own the fiber. The city is going out to a
third party for a bid for the fiber connections.
MISCELLANEOUS
18. Activities Calendar — The Commission reviewed the Activities Calendar. The
Commission asked if Dave Knapp was available to attend the March 3rd meeting to
discuss the Council work program.
Bill Allen made a motion to cancel the February meeting. Peter Friedland seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
19. Action Item List: -- The Commission reviewed the action item list. An item was added to
hold a non- profit solar forum.
ADJOURNMENT
Peter Friedland / Bill Allen moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY:
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