TC 05-05-04
Telecommunications Commission
Regular Meeting
May 5, 2004
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
LT. Guttadauro called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: LT. Guttadauro, David Eggleston, Charlon McIntosh
Commissioners absent: Steven Ting, Sal Algeri
Staff: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren, Terry Greene, Nidhi Mathur
Guests: Linda Grodt,
Commission took Item #3 and #4 out of order
NEW BUSINESS
3. Presentation by Terry Greene (City Architect) on hot zones at City parks - City
Architect Terry Greene said the objective of the City was to have wireless access in the Civic
Center and the City Center Park. The County's plan for the Library included wireless access.
The City is providing the hardware, however, because of County cutbacks the County is not
planning at this time to provide wireless access in the Library. It will be designed for the
Library, but not implemented. It is the City's intention to provide wireless access in the Plaza
at this time. The hardware and installation is inexpensive, it's the service that is the expensive
part of the project.
4.
Discuss and tour of City website - Nidhi Mathur (City Webmaster) took the Commission
through a tour of the City website and reviewed what we have on it currently and where we
want to go.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 7, 2004 MINUTES
I. Eggleston made a motion to approve the minutes the addition of the names of the people who
attended the City of Palo. McIntosh seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: None
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 I - What is it? Why is it coming about? (LT. Guttadauro)
. Article 2 - Why do we need it / want it? What are differences, advantages and
disadvantages over existing technology? (Sa) Algeri)
. Article 3 -- When do we get it? Who will provide it? (Charlon Mcintosh)
. Article 4 -- How much will it cost? (Steven Ting)
. Article 5 - Conclusion (David Eggleston)
Eggleston will finish the conclusion article and send it to the Commission for review.
Reports from:
5. City of Cupertino - Kitson distributed the results of the community survey. It is in the same
format as in previous years. The number one reason that people move to Cupertino is for the
education. 87% of the residents are satisfied with the City services. 92% have Internet access
and 75% have high speed or broadband.
6.
Comcast - Kitson distributed the March letter and monthly report. The Commission would
like a Comcast representative to attend a Telecommunication Commission meeting at least
once per year to answer some oftheir questions.
MISCELLANEOUS
7. Activities Calendar. The date of the CREST awards was corrected to May 19th. Charlon
McIntosh reported on the April Mayor's breakfast meeting.
8.
Action Item List: No updates.
ADJOURNMENT
Eggleston made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m.; McIntosh seconded the motion
and the motion passed unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY:
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LT. Guttadauro, Chairperson