TC 02-04-04Telecommunications Commission
Regular Meeting
February 4, 2004
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
L.T. Guttadauro called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: L.T. Guttadauro, Steven Ting, David Eggleston, Sal Algeri
Charlon McIntosh
Commissioners absent: None
Staff: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren
Guests: Linda Grodt, Diane Benedetti, Terry Egan (Cupertino resident)
Introductions were made by the group to the new commissioner, Charlon McIntosh who also
gave a brief histo~' of her background.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 3, 2003 MINUTES
1. Sal Algeri made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. David Eggleston seconded the
motion. All in favor. Motion passed. Charlon Mclntosh abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Diane Benedetti of The Better Part brought a video clip of the council meeting in which
they were presented a proclamation for the work that they have done and the WAVE award they
received.
Written: Rick Kitson distributed the invitations to the Commissioner's reception to be held on
Wednesday, February 25~ from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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)
Kitson reported that he had not yet received the article fi'om Emest Tsui. L.T. Guttadauro said
he would call Ernest and get article #3. Kitson said article #2 will be in the March Scene, with
MISCELLANEOUS
7. Activities Calendar. The Commission reviewed the calendar and added the names of the
Commissioners who will attend the upcoming Mayor's breakfast meetings.
8. Action Item List: No changes were made to the action item list.
ADJOURNMENT
Sal Algeri made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m., David Eggleston seconded the
motion and the motion passed unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
L.T. Guttadauro, Chairperson