TICC 11-07-07
Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
November 7, 2007
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, William (Bill) Allen, Eric Klein, Wally Iimura,
Peter Friedland,
Staff: Sharon Russell, Linda Lagergren, Colin lung
Guests: Linda Grodt
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 3,2007 MINUTES
1. Bill Allen / Peter Friedland moved and seconded to approve the minutes as submitted.
Approved 5-0.
COMMUNICA TIONS
Oral: None
Written: Commission reviewed the following written communications.
3. October 4, 2007 - Comcast letter regarding California Channel.
4. October 8, 2007 - Comcast letter regarding Hallmark Channel.
5. October 11,2007 - Comcast letter regarding price adjustments.
6. October 30, 2007 - Comcast letter regarding exchange of analog receivers for upgraded
digital receivers.
The Commission once again discussed contacting Comcast to request a representative attend a
ncc meeting. Peter Friedland requested that Sharon Russell check with the city of San Jose and
see if they could give her any advice for working with Comcast.
The Commission also discussed a joint suit with other cities or the possibility of the cities
getting together at the State level. They discussed starting the process by getting together with the
West Valley cities to see ifthere was a common interest in working together as a group.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
7. 2007 Work Program Subcommittee reports.
. 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 Bubb/McClellan - on hold pending other sub-committee work
. Wireless ordinance examination and proposals - Bill Allen & Andy Radle
The commission discussed whether TICC would be interested in taking over the role that the
Planning Commission has reviewing cell tower and antenna applications. They discussed if
acting as an agent behind the scene might be a better approach instead of interjecting
themselves into the process. They will look at this again. In the mean time, the TICC's would
like to get the applications as soon as they come in and they would like to be able to provide an
advisory statement from the TICCs to be put with the application for review by the Planning
Commission and City Council. They would also like the City Manager to pass on any relevant
information to the TICCs.
Colin arrived and discussed with the Commission what occurred at the meeting that staff had
with AT&T. He also discussed the upcoming application at the Tin Tin Market site that would
be going to the Planning Commission for review on the 2ih of November.
The subcommittee will do public outreach on the issue of antenna applications. Colin will
provide them with names and addresses.
ACTION ITEMS - TICC wants:
. AT&T user data
. Maps and aerial photos of Linda Vista Park
The Commission discussed the article that Peter Friedland prepared for the Scene. Andy will
send edits and feedback to Peter.
NEW BUSINESS
Reports from:
8. Mayor's Meeting with Commissioners. Eric Klein shared a summary from Mayor's
meeting with Commissioners. Wally Iimura will attend the November meeting. There will
not be a Mayor's Breakfast meeting in December. As soon as the new Mayor determines a
schedule for the meetings, Linda Lagergren will pass it on. Linda will contact the Chair if a
date is set for January.
9. City of Cupertino - No report
10. Video Franchises - No report.
MISCELLANEOUS
11. Activities Calendar - Wally Iimura will attend the Mayor's November meeting.
12. Action Item List Review - The Commission reviewed the Action Item List and updated.
New action added:
Demo ofU-verse - Eric
Attend Planning Commission meeting regarding T-Mobile monopole - Andy, Peter
ADJOURNMENT
Bill Allen / Wally Iimura moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:46 p.m. The motion
carried unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
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