TC 09-04-02Telecommunications Commission
Regular Meeting
September 4, 2002
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Ernest Tsui called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: David Eggleston, Ernest Tsui, L.T. Guttadauro
Commissioners absent: Sal Algeri, Reggie Duhe
Staff: Linda Lagergren
Guests: Bob Haber, Linda Grodt
APPROVAL OF JULY 10, 2002 MINUTES
This item to be continued due to lack of quorum.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Linda Grodt announced that the Silicon Kids show of the National Association of
Student Councils Conference would be cableeast Tuesday, September 24 and Friday, September 27th at
4 p.m. It is the first in a series of three shows. The editing was done on the Adobe Premiere system.
She wanted to publicly thank Bob Haber for his help and patience on this project. She said she would
now begin editing the next show in the series. The commission asked to view a short clip of the Silicon
Kids show at the November commission meeting.
Written: None
OLD BUSINESS
Review report to Council - videotape.
Eggleston's annual report presentation to council.
The commission viewed the videotape of David
Activities Calendar. The commission reviewed the activities calendar. The October
Producer's meeting was moved to the 14~. The WAVE awards will take place in Santa Rose on the 7th,
8~ and 9~ of November. The commission asked for Kitson to confirm that the Educational grant
applications had been mailed.
Action Item List: The commission reviewed the action item list. 1) The commission asked for
an update next month from Colin Jung on the wireless master plan. 2) Ernest Tsui will give Eddie
Garcia a deadline of October 2nd for the test data reports. 3) Ernest will work with Eddie Garcia to set
up another tour of the AT&T facilities. 4) The forum is set for October 2nd. 5) Ernest will write an
article for the Scene.
Thc commission asked for Colin Jung to come to thc November meeting and give an update on the
wireless master plan that Kreines and Kreines are preparing.
Telecommunications Commission Forum: Bob Haber reviewed the plan for the Community
Television Forum. Sal Algeri will give a brief introduction. Rick Kitson will do the first 15-minute
presentation on the Government access channel comprised of a video and an oral presentation. Bob
Haber will then present his 5-minute video and 10 minute oral presentation on public access and finally
Marty Kahn will give his presentation on the educational channel.
The commission asked for Rick to advertise the forum in the October Scene. Linda Lagergren reported
that Kitson will advertise the forum in the Courier and on the website. He will also put a PSA on the
city channel.
NEW BUSINESS
Final approval of COPA award selection process - Bob Haber presented the Cupertino
Outstanding Producer Award (COPA) entry form and information. The commission reviewed it and
made several changes. Haber will make the changes and e-mail the final form to Linda Lagergren. The
subcommittee will consist of Chair Sal Algeri and Vice Chair Ernest Tsui.
Guttadauro made a motion to approve the COPA entry form for 2002 as amended; Eggleston seconded
the motion. All in favor.
Reports from:
City of Cupertino: Lagergren reported that the city did not receive a monthly report from
also reminded the commission of some upcoming dates:
5' - Cinema at Sundown perfom~ance - Chinese Performing Artists of America. Film:
AT&T. She
Sept.
Billy Elliott.
Sept.
Sept.
12' - Kala Vandana Dance Company. Film: Life Is Beautiful
21/22 - Moon Festival
Sept. 28/29 - City-wide Garage Sale
Oct. 12/13 -- Oktoberfest
AT&T: No report.
De Anza College: Haber reported they received 27 entries for the WAVE awards. They are
continuing to cover community events and stories. They are in the process of dub rack upgrade.
Training classes will resume the second week of October.
"On the Move" and "What's Up Wit' That" received runner-up honors in the Hometown
Awards this year. Haber reported they covered a campus event sponsored by Anderson Chevrolet. This
event was entitled "Rock the Ride to Vegas."
ADJOURNMENT
Eg§lcston made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m. to October 2nd at 6:30 p.m.;
Guttadauro seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Chairperson