TICC 06-09-08Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
June 9, 2008
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, Wally Iimura, Peter Friedland, William (Bill) Allen,
Avinash Gadre
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren
Guests: Bill Mannion
Introductions of new and current commissioners.
APPROVAL OF MAY 7, 2008 MINUTES
1. Peter Friedland /Bill Allen moved and seconded to approve minutes. Motion passed
unanimously 4 - 0 - 1 abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS
2. Oral: Bill Mannion, representing the Cupertino Senior TV Production group thanked the
Commission for the $1,481.99 grant they received. Bill brought an itemized list of how the
Senior TV groups spent the grant money.
Computer built by ADDA Computers $1,058.54
DVD-R (50 each) 21.64
Library DVD cases and inserts (100) 61.70
Sony Camera 299.12
Total $1,441.00
Balance of $40.99 will be spent for printer inks or more DVD's.
The Library gave the Senior TV group a list of 70 DVD's that represented 40 to 50 programs
that the Library wanted produced.
Bill Mannion thanked Wally Iimura for being the computer guru for the Cupertino Senior
Television production group.
Written: The commission briefly reviewed the written correspondence.
3. Apri121, 2008 -Letter from Comcast - re: Bonds.
4. May 13, 2008 -Letter from Comcast - re: programming changes.
5. May 21, 2008 -Letter from Comcast - re: Franchise Fee Audit
Peter will follow up with Comcast on the action items list.
The last time that Eddie Garcia attended a Commission meeting, Eddie stated that he wasn't
aware of any letters that were sent to Comcast. Comcast filed that the only regulation cities
have, is with basic cable. Our objections have no merit. Rick shared a document from FCC.
Rick will get the letters and send them to Eddie.
Peter left (ill) at 8:05 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
6. Discuss Work Program Subcommittee reports.
The article on digital transition, written by Wally Iimura, appeared in the Scene. The
commission would like a follow up article in the November or December Scene. There may
be an opportunity for a Forum in February at the Senior Center regarding the changes.
Fifteen percent of the Cupertino population relies on over air for television coverage.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Discuss MetroFi services
The Commission asked if there was any interest by the City to use MetroFi services. Rick
Kitson said the City was not interested in maintaining a residential WiFi network. The City
doesn't have the money to subsidize it. The City is interested in a public safety network.
We are however participating in SVRIP (Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability
Program). Metro-Fi is currently negotiating with buyers.
8. Discuss solar initiatives in Cupertino -photo voltaic.
The Commission discussed several solar issues. Rick Kitson mentioned that a group called
Cool Cities meets the second Monday of each month at City Hall. They discuss what the
City is doing in regards to energy issues. The issue that keeps surfacing is solar. The
Commission discussed there may be an interest in a possible article in the Scene on solar or
possibly another article on power usage of electronics.
9. Discuss Council Work Program -The commission felt the only item on the Council
work program that was relevant to the Commission was E-government. They suggested
that Nidhi come to the next meeting and report on e-government services, including 3N.
Reports from:
10. Mayor's meeting with Commissions - No report from the Commission.
MISCELLANEOUS
11. Activities Calendar -The commission reviewed the calendar and agreed to cancel the
July Commission meeting.
12. Action Item List: -- The Commission reviewed action item list. The following items were
added:
• Look at Forum at Senior Center to address over air TV with changes coming in
February -- Wally.
• Solar article for Scene -different ways to approach green (ways to save) -- Wally
ADJOURNMENT
Wally Iimura /Bill Allen moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 p.m. Motion
passed 4-0.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Linda Lagergren, R r ng Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Andy Radle, it