TICC 03-07-07
Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
March 7, 2007
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andy Radle, Bill Allen, Eric Klein, Charlie Ahem, Wallace Iimura
Peter Friedland, Luke Lam
Commissioners absent: None
Staff: None
INTRODUCTIONS - Introductions were made for the new commissioners - Luke Lam & Peter
Friedland. The Commission discussed the history and role of the
TICCs.
COMMUNICATIONS
Written: Commission reviewed the following written communications.
1. Comcast monthly service report for January 2007
2. Letter from Comcast regarding programming services.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
3. 2007 Work Program Subcommittee Reports
Subcommittees:
Legislation & Regulations subcommittee n Charlie & Bill
Charlie reported he believes there is latitude in current legislation for us to be more involved in
State franchises. The subcommittee wants to get together to review and make a
recommendation on next steps, synthesis.
Wireless subcommittee - Eric & Andy
Andy reported the subcommittee met twice this month and TICC received printed copies of the
subcommittee report. Senate Bill 1627 states now that the City has no say in existing tower
changes, only new towers. The Commission discussed the subcommittee report.
Communication subcommittee - Wally & Staff
Wally reported he met with Nidhi Mathur (City webmaster) and has offered himself as a
resource to help the City find new tools.
Peter Friedland joined the Wireless subcommittee (3 members)
Luke Lam joined the Communication subcommittee (3 members)
NEW BUSINESS
None
Reports from:
4. Mayor's Meeting with Commissioners - No report
MISCELLANEOUS
8. Activities Calendar - The Commission agreed to review the activities calendar next month
when staff was present.
9. Action Item List - The Commission added three action items to the list.
a. Ask Linda to send out meeting minutes a few weeks in advance of the next commission
meeting.
b. Check to see if City Council is getting timely copies of the commission meeting
minutes.
c. Invite Glenda from Comca~t to visit TICC to meet and greet, and explain why the table
in the reports have never been updated.
The commission also would like Rick to report on the other action items at the next
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Eric Klein / Charlie Ahem moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. The motion
carried unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Linda Lage~ing Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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