TC 10-01-03Telecommunications Commission
Regular Meeting
October 1, 2003
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: L.T. Guttadauro, Steven Ting, David Eggleston, Ernest Tsui
Commissioners absent: Sal Algeri
Staff: Linda Lagergren
Guests: Linda Grodt, Diane Benedetti
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 MINUTES
1. David Eggleston made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. L.T. Guttadauro seconded
the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Diane Benedetti of the Senior TV Productions that produces the Better Part said that
they have been at the Mountain View TV Studio since August and love it there. She said the staff are
very helpful and all worries have been eased about the move. She is however concerned about the
future of public access. She has concems about the amount of programming that is being telecast and
worries that people won't watch if there is dead air space. She asked staff to provide her with a copy of
the contract the city holds with the Mountain View TV studio. The Commission also requested a copy
of the contract.
Written: L.T. Guttadauro reviewed with the Commission a wireless article from the Courier
titled "Can You Hear Me Now?"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Update on series of Scene articles -- HDTV - The Commission discussed the topics for the
articles and reviewed the progress to date.
· Article 1 What is it? Why is it coming about? (L.T. Guttadauro)
· Article 2 - Why do we need it / want it? What are differences, advantages and
disadvantages over existing technology? (Sal Algeri)
· Article 3 -- When do we get it? Who will provide it? (Ernest Tsui)
· Article 4 -- How much will it cost? (Steven Ting)
· Article 5 Conclusion (David Eggleston)
L.T. Guttadauro reviewed the FCC article on HDTV that he had e-mailed to the commission.
He will check with Rick to see if the City can get permission to re-print sections of the article
for the Scene.
It was mentioned the FCC article did not address why we need HDTV and the cost. It
covers mostly programming issues. It is a general awareness piece. The digital technology may
be what people are interested in. The cost would really vary.
Gmtadauro and Algeri will bring a draft of Articles 1 and 2 to the November meeting,
for publication in the December and January Scene. Tsui, Ting and Eggleston will bring a draft
of articles 3, 4 and 5 to the December meeting for publication in the February, March and April
Scene.
Ting said he would provide a few links for reference of the Microsoft Media Center.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Discussion regarding the wireless ordinance modifications - The commission agreed to
read the ordinance, send changes or edits to Kitson and Lagergren and be prepared to discuss
any modifications at the November meeting. Lagergren said she would e-mail a soft copy to all
the commissioners.
Reports from:
4. City of Cupertino -
Two City Council Candidate Forums scheduled
a. Next Wednesday, October 8t~ Candidates Forum Hosted by Rotary and Chamber of
Commerce at QCC - 12 noon (there is a charge)
b. Wednesday, October 22"d - City Council Chambers Hosted by League of Women
Voters
Council Candidates are Deborah Barrett, Richard Lowemhal, Kris Wang, Ron Moore
MISCELLANEOUS
5. Activities Calendar. The October 25* Cupertino Senior TV celebration was added to the
calendar. The celebration will take place at the Senior Center from 3 to 5 p.m. The WAVE
awards ceremony will take place in Denver this year.
Ting reported on the Mayor's tea.
Action Item List: Tsui said he would complete the articles (Wireless radiation and
Implementation of EFM) for the Scene by October 8u' for the November Scene. Two items
were added to the action item list. Item #5 - Guttadauro and Algeri will prepare articles 1 & 2
for November 1st meeting for the December and January Scene. Item #6 - Tsui, Ting and
Eggleston will prepare articles 3, 4, and 5 by December 1st meeting for the February, March and
April Scene.
ADJOURNMENT
Eggleston made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m., Ting seconded the motion and
the motion passed unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY:
Linda Lagergren, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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