TICC 09-05-07
Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
September 5, 2007
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, William Allen, Wallace Iimura, Peter Friedland,
Eric Klein
Commissioners absent: two vacant positions
Staff: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren
Guests: Diane Bennedetti
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 8, 2007 MINUTES
1. Wallace Iimura / Peter Friedland moved and seconded to approve the minutes as submitted.
The motion carried 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: None
Written: Commission reviewed the following written communications.
2. August 3,2007 - Comcast letter regarding KICU-DT High Definition channel.
3. August 24,2007 - Comcast letter regarding programming service adjustments.
4. August 29,2007 - Comcast letter regarding NFL Network in High Definition.
Commission noted that CSP AN has moved from Limited Basic to Expanded Basic.
Staff and Commission stated that they have had no success in getting Comcast to attend a TICC
meeting. Kitson said he would continue to try to get a Comcast representative to attend a ncc
meeting.
Commission took Item # 7 out of order.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Discuss Better Parts needs, equipment proposal, and how to integrate with Video on
Demand system.
Diane Bennedetti explained the process that the Better Part Senior TV Group goes through
to create the DVD's. They put the original recording on mini DV, they edit it, put back on mini
DV master, goes to Senior Center Tech Room to create a DVD, put 4 mini DV's (4 shows) on
SVHS, then create DVD to send to the Library.
After discussion, the Commission agreed to have check cut to Sr. TV Group for equipment
needed to create DVD's for Library. Eric Klein / Bill Allen moved and seconded to cut check not to
exceed $1,481.99. All in favor. Motion carried.
Commission directed Rick Kitson to check on computer access at Senior Center and investigate if
donated Apple computers are available to everyone at Senior Center.
6. Tour of City's Video on Demand system and discussion with city staff responsible for
the system. The Commission toured the City Channel and Rei Delgado explained all the
equipment.
7. Wireless Survey Update - Commission agreed to call a special meeting and invite Dave
Knapp for a follow up discussion on cellular coverage in Cupertino. It was decided the
meeting would be held on Tuesday, September 11 th at 4 p.m. in Conference Room A.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
2. 2007 Work Program Subcommittee reports. Commission continued item to next regular
meeting.
Reports from:
9. Mayor's Meeting with Commissioners. This report occurred at the last TICC meeting.
Eric Klein traded with Wally Iimura. Wally will attend the September Mayor's meeting and
Eric will attend the October meeting.
10. City of Cupertino - Rick reported on his three-month leave to Sunnyvale. Rick said that
Pete Coglianese would handle franchise related issues while Rick is in Sunnyvale. Rick
stated he is working with the attorney on the Assembly bill related to PEG.
11. Video Franchises - No report.
MISCELLANEOUS
12. Activities Calendar - The Commission reviewed the activities calendar and updated the
representatives for the September and October Mayor's meetings. November 15th was added
to the calendar for the Identity Theft Forum. December 4th was added as the date for the
Mayor's Swearing In Ceremony.
13. Action Item List Review - The Commission reviewed the Action Item List.
ADJOURNMENT
Peter Friedland / Andy Radle moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. The
motion carried unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
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inda Lagergren, ecording Secretary