TICC 07-06-2011 TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
July 6, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Conference Room A, City Hall
MINUTES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Peter Friedland called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Peter Friedland, Wally Iimura, Rod Livingood, Reena Nadkarni, Beverly Siegel
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Rick Kitson, Karen B. Guerin, Kim Smith
Visitors: Andrew Brown—SCEWN, Chuck Vondra—Communication Strategies
The group greeted Beverly Siegel, a new member to the Commission. Each member also introduced
themselves and talked a little about their background.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of May 31, 2011.
Commissioner Iimura moved to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Livingood seconded.
Motion approved 4-0-1, with Commissioner Siegel abstaining.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2. This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the commission on any
matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes a person. In most cases, state
law will prohibit the commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not listed on
the agenda.
Chuck Vondra from Communication Strategies gave a brief presentation of their services which involve
conducting objective studies for organizations to identify telecommunication needs.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission reviewed the following written communications.
3. May 25, 2011 - Letter from Comcast regarding price adjustments.
4. June 6, 2011 -Letter from AT&T regarding programming changes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. Discuss Subcommittee reports—Provide potential work plan for coming year.
The Commissioners commented on the following topics of interests:
Educating the community about alternatives for wireless technology.
Understanding the Internet infrastructure laid within the city's boundaries.
Connecting to residents through Technology/Social media.
Working with staff to develop a strategic plan for the website and automated services.
Developing a speaker's series on technology.
Establishing an evolving web social media policy.
Keeping track of next steps of the green evolution.
Lobbying current providers about phemto cell policies.
Beverly Siegel, the newest commissioner, will email the commission on her topics of interests.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Presentation by Andrew Brown from SCEWN (Santa Clara Emergency Wireless Network).
Andrew Brown from SCEWN provided a presentation highlighting their program which focuses on
providing back-up network connectivity to public service so that in the event of a disaster, communication
systems are available.
7. Review Request for Proposals(RFP)- Permit Tracking System for Community Development.
The Commissioners commented on their recommended changes to the RFP document.
REPORTS
8. City of Cupertino
9. Mayor's Meetings with Commissioners—Commissioner Nadkarni will attend the August 9th
meeting and Chairman Friedland will attend the October 11`h meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
10. Activities Calendar—The commission reviewed the activity calendar.
11. Action Item List—The commission reviewed and updated the action item list.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY:
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Karen Guerin, Recording Secretary Peter Friedland, Chair