TC 11-05-03Telecommunications Commission
Regular Meeting
November 5, 2003
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Ernest Tsui called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: L.T. Guttadauro, Steven Ting, David Eggleston, Ernest Tsui, Sal
Algeri
Commissioners absent: None
Staff.' Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren
Guests: Linda Grodt, Diane Bennedetti
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 1, 2003 MINUTES
1. Guttadauro made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Eggleston seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion passed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Linda Grodt announced that the Silicon Kids show, "Conference at Monta Vista" was a
finalist in the documentary category of the WAVE awards. The awards will take place in Denver on
November 15.
Diane Bennedetti announced that the "55 Alive" show was a finalist in the senior category in
the WAVE awards.
L.T. Guttadauro said he attended the Senior Television 20t~* anniversary celebration and it was a
great event.
Ernest Tsui reported on the Mayor's tea with the Commissioners.
The commission requested that Terry Greene, City Architect, attend one of the commission
meetings to discuss the wireless internet access outside the Library.
Written: None
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)
Rick Kitson thanked the commission for the articles they submitted on HDTV and wireless
coverage.
Sal Alger/will submit article #2 for the December meeting.
Ernest Tsui will submit article #3 for the December meeting.
Steve Ting and David Eggleston will submit articles #4 and #5 by the January meeting.
Rick will e-mail articles to the entire commission.
Discussion regarding the wireless ordinance modifications -- After discussion, the
Commission agreed to wait until Colin Jung did a first pass of the wireless ordinance and then
review his comments. Tsui highlighted the sections he thought the Commission should
concentrate on. The commission agreed to contact Colin Jung with any other items they felt
should be included.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Review KMVT agreement -- Diane Bennedetti spoke to the commission and stated she is
really enjoying the new studio in Mountain View, however, her concern was the large amount
of non-programming. She would like to see more programming on the channel. Kitson said
we have not received any complaints from residents regarding the lack of programming. We
can invite Doug Broomfield from KMVT to a commission meeting to answer questions about
the dead air time and see if he can propose suggestions, without adding costs to the City.
Reports from:
5. City of Cupertino- None
6. Comcast -- Kitson said he has contacted Comcast, but they have not returned his calls. Kitson
distributed correspondence from Comcast.
MISCELLANEOUS
7. Activities Calendar. No changes or updates
Action Item List: Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 were completed and deleted from the Action Item list.
One item was added: Put Scene articles on the Telecommtmications Commission website. Rick
Kitson is responsible for this item.
ADJOURNMENT
Algeri made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m., Guttadauro seconded the motion and
the motion passed unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY:
Linda Lagergren, Recor~ng ~ecretary
APPROVED BY:
Ernest Tsui, C~mon 5