TICC 10-03-07
Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
October 3,2007
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, William (Bill) Allen, Eric Klein, Wally Iimura,
Peter Friedland,
Commissioners absent: two vacant positions
Staff: Colin Jung
Guests: Linda Grodt, Local Resident Joe
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 MINUTES
1. Peter Friedland / Bill Allen moved and seconded to approve the minutes as submitted.
Approved 5-0.
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 MINUTES
2. Eric Klein / Wally limura moved and seconded to approve the minutes as submitted.
Approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Linda Grodt shared several articles of interest to ncc.
Written: Commission reviewed the following written communications.
3. August 3, 2007 - Comcast letter regarding KICU-DT High Definition channel.
4. August 24, 2007 - Comcast letter regarding programming service adjustments.
5. August 29,2007 - Comcast letter regarding NFL Network in High Definition.
Commission reviewed the above letters and notices. Commission noted that Comcast has stated in
writing their desire to move people to the digital tiers only. Commission discussed email received by
the city and by the commission and added action items to respond.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
6. 2007 Work Program Subcommittee reports. The current subcommittees needed to be re-
organized to avoid Brown act issues when the commission changes to five members from
seven. New subcommittees have no more than two members and all are focused on the
wireless area with the work divided up among all commissioners.
. Work with City Staff and planning commission - Eric Klein
. Public Outreach - on hold pending other sub-committee work
· Meeting with Community Groups - Peter Friedland & Wally Iimura
. Meeting with Carriers - Peter Friedland & Andy Radle
· Addressing BubbIMcClellan - on hold pending other sub-committee work
· Wireless ordinance examination and proposals - Bill Allen & Andy Radle
NEW BUSINESS
7. Discuss results of the meeting with Verizon. Peter, Andy, and Colin, shared a summary
of the wireless sub-committee meeting with Verizon and follow-up actions planned.
Reports from:
8. Mayor's Meeting with Commissioners. Wally shared a summary from Mayor's meeting
with Commissioners.
9. City of Cupertino - No report
10. Video Franchises - No report.
MISCELLANEOUS
11. Activities Calendar - No updates.
12. Action Item List Review - The Commission reviewed the Action Item List and updated.
New actions:
Andy - Follow up with Linda on October and November scene deadlines for wireless
survey summary article.
Andy - Send email to or call Randy Okamura at A TT to try and get a meeting with him for
the wireless survey
Andy - Send email to Pete Coglianese to see if telecom attorney responded to his email yet
regarding I-Net.
Andy - Contact Laura Macias, our local govt. affairs representative with Comcast, re:
various issues include I-Net, service quality, etc.
ADJOURNMENT
Eric Klein / Bill Allen moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion
carried unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
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