TICC 01-02-08Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
January 2, 2008
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andrew Radle called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, Eric Klein, Wally Iimura, Peter Friedland,
William (Bill) Allen
Commissioners absent: None
Guests: Bill Mannion -Better Part Assistant Producer
Staff: None
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 5, 2007 MINUTES
1. Minutes for December 5th, 2007 were amended to reflect that only three commissioners
were present at the December 5th meeting and therefore the vote to approve the November
7th minutes was 3-0 instead of 5-0 in favor.
Peter Friedland moved to approve the December 5th, 2007 minutes as amended. Eric Klein
seconded. Approved 3-0-2. Commissioners Radle and Allen abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Bill Mannion shared an offer to appear on one or more episodes of The Better Part to
talk about the role of the TICC and other technology topics. A date was set for Andy, Eric, and
Wally to appear in the first show on the activities of the TICC commission. The commissioners
also discussed possible future topics including the coming end of analog TV broadcasting and
how that might affect seniors.
Written: Commission reviewed the following written communications.
2. December 3, 2007 -Comcast letter regarding programming changes (Toon Disney & Fox
Business).
3. December 10, 2007 -Comcast letter regarding price adjustments to Pay-Per-View movies.
Commissioner reviewed Comcast notices.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
4. 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
Sub-committee's reported out current state. Commission discussed successful T-Mobile
application from December Planning Commission meeting. Commissioners discussed how to
move forward better with city staff. The TICC would like to have Colin attend TICC meetings
for a few months to move things along on possible process changes. Bill shared information on
how PEG funding may be used by the City in relationship to State franchises.
NEW BUSINESS
None
Reports from:
5. City of Cupertino - No report
6. Video Franchises - No report
MISCELLANEOUS
7. Activities Calendar - No updates.
9. Action Item List Review -The Commission reviewed the Action Item List and added the
following actions:
For Rick -How much does Comcast actually owe the city at this point?
For Rick -Can we arrange for Colin to attend the TICC meetings for the next 3 months?
For Linda -Will there be Mayor meetings with the commissions?
ADJOURNMENT
Bill Allen /Wally Iimura moved and seconded motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
Motion passed 5-0.
SUBMITTED BY:
Linda Lagergren ording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Andy Rad Chair