TICC 08-06-08Technology, Information 8c Co,mmunications Commission
Regular Meeting
August 6, 2008
MINU'T'ES
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 Cradre
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren
Guests: John Stubblebine
APPROVAL OF JUNE 9, 2008 MINUTES
1. Bill Allen / Peter Friedland moved and seconded to approve minutes. Motion passed
unanimously 5 - O.
COMMUNICATIONS
2. Oral: None
Written: The commission briefly reviewed the written correspondence.
3. June 5, 2008 -Letter from Comcast - re: Comcast Store on Imperial Ave.
4. June 23, 2008 -Letter from AT&cT - re: Change in video channels.
5. June 26, 2008 -Letter from Comcast - re: FCC Regulatory Fee Change
Peter Friedland told the Commissioners that he got in touch with Eddie Garcia (Comcast).
Garcia told Friedland that he would have Laura Macias contact Friedland. Macias has not
contacted Friedland, so he will continue to contact Garcia and let him know that Macias has not
responded to his messages.
The Commission decided to take Items 8 and 9 out of order.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Update on City Website -Nidhi Mathw•.
Nidhi provided a sneak preview of the new City website. The Commissioners commented
on the design and content. Rick said they appreciated the comments and would be making
some changes. The hope is to have the new website up and running by November.
8. Presentation on Solar -John Stubblebine
John Stubblebine, resident and local authority on solar energy gave a presentation to the
Commissioners. Stubblebine spoke on vvhy we should go to solar energy and why we
should go green. John said that all energy prices are connected. All markets will fluctuate
and energy prices will rise. He said solar v~~ill pay off at today's prices. Rick asked if there is
a special issue to address and cover in the community. Rick suggested the commission look
at the legislation around the energy issue. The commission suggested that a series of Scene
articles should be done on solar. The corrimission agreed to create a subcommittee of two
members to look at solar issues. The mennbers of the subcommittee are Wally Iimura and
Avinash Gadre.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
6. Discuss Work Program Subcommittee reports.
The commission decided to add discussio~z of wireless ordinance updates to the September
agenda. Rick Kitson said he would check with Colin Jung to see if there was any progress
with the ATBcT antenna.
7. Discuss Council Work Program - no discussion.
1 O. Discuss transition to digital TV -Wally Iimura -
Wally Iimura has plans to teach a class at the Senior Center on the television conversion
boxes. The Senior Center wanted to know how many people needed this type of training
before Iimura could proceed. Iimura was :hoping to blast out the information to those who
were interested as soon as possible.
Rick Kitson said the City was looking :rt purchasing a few "Kill-A-Watt" meters. The
meters plug into appliances and calculate how much energy is being used. The
commissioners discussed having some av~iilable for residents to check out or possibly give
them out to Block Leaders to loan out to the neighborhoods.
Reports from:
1 1. City of Cupertino - no report
MISCELLANEOUS
12. Activities Calendar -The commission reviewed the calendar and added Commissioner's
reception on August 21st at 6 p.m. They also assigned commissioners to the Mayor's
meetings.
• August -Bill Allen
• September -Avinash Gadre
• October -Andy Radle
• November -Peter Friedland
• December -Wally Iimura
13. Action Item List: -- The Commission reviewed the action item list. The following items
were deleted because they were completed:
• Invite Metro-Fi representative to TiCC meeting
• Bring summer calendar to schedules cancellation of meetings
• Explore rescheduling June meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Peter Friedland /Bill
passed 5 - O.
SUBMITTED BY:
Allen moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 p.m. Motion
Linda Lagergren, Re di g Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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Andy Radl Chair