TICC 09-03-08Technology, Information &c Communications Commission
Regular Meeting
September 3, 2008
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Andy Radle called the meeting to order at 7:04- p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, William (Bill) Allen, Wally Iimura, Peter Friedland, ,
Commissioners absent: Avinash Gadre
Staff present: None
Visitors: None
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 6, 2008 MINUTES
1. Bill Allen / Wally Iimura moved and seconded to approve minutes. Motion passed
unanimously 4 - O.
COMMUNICATIONS
2. Oral: None
Written: The commission briefly reviewed the Comcast changes in the HD programming.
3. July 30, 2008 -Letter from Comcast - re: programming services.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
4. Discuss Work Program Subcommittee reports.
Tower Application Process Sub-committee -Discussed scheduling of ordinance change
with City Council. Andy Radle has action to discuss with Rick Kitson. AndyRadle and
Bill Allen to prepare documentation supporting change for council packet.
Wireless Tower Sub-committee - Discu:;sed proposed tower in Bubb Road area and
possible association with development in the area. Discussed status of Blaney
Avenue/Bollinger Road T-Mobile tower tinder construction.
Solar Power Sub-committee -Wally sh~u-ed his points for upcoming Scene articles. The
commission concluded that multiple articles will likely be needed to cover material.
Discussed possible community forum around solar power that could be recorded.
Commission as a whole has action to research solar aggregation issue and buy-back issues
and feed to Wally.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Discuss Wireless Ordinance Updates - N~~ New Business discussion
Reports: No Reports
MISCELLANEOUS
12. Activities Calendar -The commission reviewed the calendar.
13. Action Item List: -- The Commission reviewed the action item list. The following actions
were added:
• Check with Rick Kitson on ordinarice reading scheduling with City Council -Andy
• Research solar aggregation and buy-back issued -- All
Brief discussion of recent housing element meeting. Brief discussion on home wireless LAN
monitoring by individual at De Anza parking garage. Peter has contact at De Anza and offered
to inform her.
ADJOURNMENT
Peter Friedland /Bill Allen moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Motion
passed 4 - O.
SUBMITTED BY:
Linda Lagergren, ding Secretary
APPROVED BY:
~.ndy Ra ~ e, hair