TICC 03-05-08Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
March 5, 2008
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, Eric Klein, Wally Iimura, Peter Friedland, William
(Bill) Allen
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: None
Guests: Bill Mannion, Kajen Batel
APPROVAL OF February 6, 2008 MINUTES
1. Peter Friedland /Andy Radle moved and seconded to approve minutes. Motion passed
unanimously 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Bill Mannion showed an example of the DVD produced of the Better Part made with
the equipment purchased with a city grant sponsored by the TICC. He shared his thanks to
Wally for helping with the setup. Bill also provided DVDs of the Better Part episode on the
TICC with Andy, Wally, and Eric.
Kajen Batel spoke on behalf of his company that does IT and web site development. He was
looking for information on possible work with the city. The commission directed him to the
City Manager's office and Rick in particular as the commission does not directly get involved
in vendor sourcing.
Written: No written communications
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
2. 2007 Work Program Subcommittee reports.
Eric was able to discuss possible process changes regarding tower applications with Planning
Commission vice-chair Lisa Giefer. Andy was unable to get a response to meet with Marty
Miller but sent a summary of the proposal to him. The commission discussed a new tower
application pending for the Bubb/McClellan area that would address a key weak spot
discovered in the city wide survey. This application may be a good time for the commission to
try out the new process for advising the Planning Commission and City Council on new towers.
Peter had a discussion with California Public Utility Commission Commissioner Rachelle
Chong where he shared our ongoing issues with Comcast responsiveness to franchise issues.
She offered to get some attention from Comcast. As a result, Eddie Garcia will be involved and
attending our April meeting.
Bill and Andy reviewed the proposed municipal code changes that would allow for better
coverage in the city without opening up the core residential zoning categories. The actual code
changes will be discussed and finalized in April.
NEW BUSINESS
The commission discussed the coming digital television conversion and the coupon program for
people who have analog sets but depend on Over the Air stations (OTA). The commission
discussed a possible Scene article on the topic. No action at this time but possible articles on
the digital transition will be discussed again in April.
The commission also briefly discussed the recent FCC spectrum auctions but no action was
taken.
Reports from:
3. City of Cupertino -None.
MISCELLANEOUS
4. Activities Calendar -Discussed possible cancellations and rescheduling of meeting in the
Summer due to vacations. The commission will discuss at April meeting with possible
action.
5. Action Item List:
Reviewed action item list.
AT&T demo fell through again. Eric will keep trying. Wally is getting first-hand
experience with U-verse.
Eddie is coming to meeting so item around Laura is complete.
Colin has been coming as needed so that item is complete.
Added the following actions:
For Rick -How much does Comcast actually owe the city at this point? Need this for
the meeting with Eddie.
For Linda -Will there be Mayor meetings with the commissions?
For Everyone -Bring Summer schedule for possible movement/cancellation of
meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Eric Klein /Bill Allen moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion passed
5-0.
SUBMITTED BY:
Linda Lagergren, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Andy Radle, air