TICC 01-05-2011 Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
January 5, 2011
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, Bill Allen, Wally Iimura, Avinash Gadre,
Peter Friedland
Commissioners absent: none
Staff present: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren
Visitors:
APPROVAL of December 1, 2011 MINUTES
1. Commissioner Bill Allen moved to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Wally
Iimura seconded. Motion approved 4 -0 -1. Commissioner Friedland abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS
2. Oral: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission reviewed the following written communications.
3. October 14, 2010 — AT &T Franchise and /or PEG In -Kind Fees
4. November 18, 2010 — Letter from Comcast regarding DVR services.
5. November 19, 2010 — Letter from Comcast regarding programming services.
6. November 19, 2010 — Letter from Comcast regarding entertainment packages.
7. November 30, 2010 — Letter from Comcast regarding NEO Cricket channel.
8. December 10, 2010 — Letter from AT &T U -verse regarding programming changes.
9. December 13, 2010 — Letter from Comcast regarding programming services.
The Commissioners questioned why we get Franchise and PEG in -kind fee reports from AT &T
and not from Comcast. Rick Kitson will check in to it. The commission discussed revenue
reporting fees. It was also reported that Randy Okamura is back with AT &T.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. Discuss Work Program Subcommittee reports. — Wireless Subcommittee
Commissioner Peter Friedland reviewed what occurred at the City Council meeting when
the wireless antenna item was heard at the City Council meeting on Results Way.
The commission requested a copy of the resident survey. Rick Kitson will send the
Commissioners a complete survey.
The commissioners discussed facilitating a community discussion on cell towers and
publishing informational articles in the Scene
NEW BUSINESS
None
REPORTS
11. City of Cupertino
Commissioner Peter Friedland moved to congratulate and thank Commissioner Andy Radle
for his years of distinguished service as a leader of the Technology, Information and
Communication Commission. Commissioner Avinash Gadre seconded. All in favor.
Commissioner Radle abstained.
Rick Kitson reported that Linda Lagergren, reporting secretary retired the end of December,
but would be staying on while the City recruits for her replacement.
Kitson also reported that 50% of the street light replacement project was completed. The
irrigation project is the next priority. Kitson said he spoke to the new Public Works
Director, Timm Borden, and he will assign a staff member to assist with the phone audit.
The Mayor has set the Commissioner's dinner for the month of September.
MISCELLANEOUS
12. Activities Calendar -- The Commission reviewed the Activities Calendar.
13. Action Item List Review -- The Commission reviewed the action item list -- removed three
action items that were completed and added five more
a. Why don't we receive a report from Comcast on PEG and in -kind fees? — Rick
b. What are the Comcast revenues? — Rick
c. Invite Randy Okamura from AT &T to a future TICC meeting. -- Rick
d. Invite Leon Beauchman, from Joint Venture, to a TICC meeting. -- Rick
e. Santa Clara Emergency Wireless Network — SCEWN. -- Rick
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Peter Friedland moved to adjourn. Commissioner Bill Allen seconded the
motion. Motion passed 5 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY:
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Linda Lagergren, ' e 4rding Secretary Peter Friedland, Vice Chair