TICC 02-06-08Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
February 6, 2008
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Eric Klein, Wally Iimura, Peter Friedland, Andrew Radle, William
(Bill) Allen
Commissioners absent:
Staff present: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren, Colin Jung, Leslie Gross (Asst. Planner)
Guests: Linda Grodt, Bill Mannion
ELECTION OF 2008 OFFICERS -CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
Eric Klein nominated Andy Radle for Chair. Peter Friedland seconded the motion. All in favor.
Andy Radle abstained. Motion carried 4-0-1.
Andy Radle nominated Eric Klein for Vice Chair. Wally Iimura seconded the motion. All in
favor. Eric Klein abstained. Motion carried 4-0-1.
APPROVAL OF January 2, 2008 MINUTES
1. Peter Friedland /Bill Allen moved and seconded to approve minutes. Motion passed
unanimously 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Linda Grodt distributed news articles to the commissioners.
Bill Mannion reported that the video editing of the interview with the Commissioners is
down to 28 minutes and it is ready to cablecast in April. It will be available in the Library or on
sale through the Better Part.
The Commission asked about the $1400 grant that the Better Part received from the City. Bill
Mannion said they are beginning to put the award winning DVD's into the Library. Peter
suggested the City sell blank DVD's to the Better Part at a better price than they could get
retail.
Commissioners Bill Allen and Wally Iimura announced that they both were reappointed to the
Technology, Information and Communication Commission.
The Commission took Unfinished Business out of order.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
3. 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
Peter asked Colin Jung about the status of the cell tower requests. Colin Jung said the T-Mobile
tower was approved and would be going through. Andy and Peter attended the Planning
Commission meeting and Peter thought Colin did a very thorough job. Colin said Metro PCS
was looking for a site to put a tower at the UC Extension building at Bubb Road. T-Mobile was
also looking at upgrading in that area also AT&T.
Colin Jung highlighted the areas of the Wireless Communications Facilities ordinance that he
thought the TICCs might want to review. Colin Jung wants the TICCs to take ownership of any
changes they recommend. The subcommittee to review the ordinance is Bill Allen and Andy
Radle.
The TICCs would like to review the tower applications and consider making it a routine part of
the process -advisory input from the Commission, either as a written report, or report at the
Planning Commission meeting, or in a letter. Andy Radle agreed to meet with the Chair of the
Planning Commission and Peter will write a proposal by the next TICC meeting.
The Commission agreed to come back next month with a draft ordinance.
Written: Commission reviewed the following written communications.
4. January 24, 2008 -Comcast letter regarding programming changes (KTVU-DTLAT
channel)
NEW BUSINESS
4. DIVCA -Digital Infrastructure Video Competition Act
Rick Kitson introduced the subject of the DIVCA to the commission. He requested a
subcommittee be formed to work on an ordinance for adoption by the City.
Kitson distributed a letter written by Moss-Barnett to Laura Macias, Director of
Government Affairs, of Comcast regarding franchise fees.
Reports from:
5. City of Cupertino -Rick Kitson distributed the contract for the new website development
hosting agreement. Peter Friedland suggested 4 to 6 weeks for testing. The TICCs requested
getting ID's so they can get into the website to test it out.
Peter Friedland moved to recommend Website Development special needs mobile devices
be a part of the design. Bill Allen seconded the motion All in favor. Motion passed 5-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
9. Activities Calendar -The commission reviewed the calendar and added the date of the
CREST awards ceremony.
10. Action Item List Review -The Commission reviewed the Action Item List and updated.
New actions added:
# 1. Meet with Chair of Planning Commission (Marty Miller). TICC would like to make
a routine part of the process -advisory input from Commission, either as a report at
Planning Commission mtg., a letter, or before the meeting. ANDY RADLE
#2. After Andy meets with Chair of Planning Commission, Peter will write proposal for
next TICC mtg. of March 5`h' PETER FRIEDLAND.
ADJOURNMENT
Peter Friedland /Wall Iimura moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Linda Lagergren, R cording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Andy Radle air