TC 12-03-03Telecommunications Commission
Regular Meeting
December 3, 2003
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Ernest Tsui called the meeting to order at 7:05 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, Bob Allen~ Diane Benedetti, Doug Broomfield
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 5, 2003 MINUTES
1. L.T. Guttadauro made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Sal Algeri seconded the
motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Linda Grodt distributed several news articles regarding Comcast Cable. Grodt also
mentioned that a Silicon Kids program was a finalist in the WAVE awards, however, the program did
not win.
Diane Benedetti of The Better Part won a WAVE award for the 55 Alive update.
Doug Broomfield said "On The Move" was also a winner of a WAVE award.
Kitson suggested we announce the winners at future council meeting.
L.T. Guttadauro reported on the Mayor's Tea. Ernest Tsui will attend the next Mayor's
Breakfast meeting.
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 Aigeri)
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 presented the first article at the November meeting. Sal Algeri prepared
the second article. Ernest Tsui will prepare the third article before his term expires.
Articles 4 and 5 will be prepared by Steven Ting and David Eggleston by the January
meeting.
Discussion regarding the wireless ordinance modifications -- This item was continued to a
future meeting. It will bc delayed until Colin Jung prepares the proposed changes for the
Commissioners review.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Discuss KiVIVT programming - Doug Broomfield -- Kitson said everyone is interested in
doing as much as can be done for public access. The City is pleased with the agreement we
have with KIVIVT. It is a one-year contract. There are opportunities for growth. Everyone is
interested in what these opportunities might be. Dead time on the station is an issue for
everyone.
Doug Bloomfield said they are close to being limited to capacity at this time, however, they
are exploring the use of extra equipment for playback. A possibility is beefing up the bulletin
board and listing community events is a possibility. KMVT wants to keep the unique sense
and feel for each community instead of a regional feel. The regional aspect has to work with
all six communities. Unified is the way to go, but still give it a unique way and feel. KMVT is
in the process of putting together a 5-year strategic plan.
The commission asked if they could get a copy of the 5-year plan when it is completed. Ting
said the question we need to look at is do we have enough viewers to justify the higher cost of
more airtime on the channel. We need to survey the residents on-line or in the Scene to see
what the number of viewers. KMVT will forward the survey results to Kitson and then on to
the Commission.
Reports from:
5. City of Cupertino - Rick Kitson thanked Ernest Tsui for his 10 years of service on the
Telecommunications Commission and presented him with a proclamation.
6. Comcast - Kitson distributed a letter from Comcast.
MISCELLANEOUS
7. Activities Calendar. Mayor's meeting with commissioners changed from an afternoon tea to a
breakfast meeting. The meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month and the first
one will be December 16"' at 7:15 a.m. A new calendar will be prepared for 2004.
8. Action Item List: No changes were made to the action item list.
ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS (2004) - CHAIR & VICE-CHAIR
Sal Algeri nominated L.T. Guttadauro for Chair. Ernest Tsui seconded the motion. All in favor.
Motion carried.
L.T. Guttadauro nominated Steven Ting for Vice Chair. Ernest Tsui seconded the motion. All
in favor. Motion carded.
ADJOURNMENT
Algeri made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m., Guttadauro seconded the motion and
the motion passed unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY:
Linda Lagergren, P~offding Secretary
APPROVED BY:
L.T. Guttadauro, Chairperson