TC 07-07-04
Telecommunications Commission
Regular Meeting
July 7, 2004
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
LT. Guttadauro called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: LT. Guttadauro, David Eggleston, Sal Algeri, Steven Ting
Commissioners absent: Charlon McIntosh
Staff: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren
Guests: Linda Grodt, Diane Bennedetti
APPROVAL OF JUNE 2, 2004 MINUTES
1. Eggleston made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Algeri seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion passed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Diane Bennedetti (Cupertino Senior Television) said that she was interviewed by
Channel 57, Cable Network Headline News, and the interview is airing five times per day for a
month.
Written: LT. Guttadauro distributed a Mercury News (Michael Langberg) article ÍÌom July 2,
2004. The article was about the increase cost of receivers. An addition of costly digital tuners
will be added to televisions. Between now and July 1,2005, half of all TV sets shipped with
screens 36" or larger must have a digital tuner.
Rick Kitson distributed a favorable written communication to KMVT.
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? (Charlon McIntosh)
. Article 4 -- How much will it cost? (Steven Ting)
Article 5 - Conclusion (David Eggleston)
Article 4 was published in the July Scene.
Eggleston submitted the conclusion article to be published in the September Scene. Ting made
a comment on the
NEW BUSINESS
3. E-government services - Kitson said the City Manager would like the commission to look
at Library e-services. The commission discussed forming a subcommittee and the committee
could conduct a preliminary evaluation of the virtual or e-library feasibility. The commission
agreed to look at this possibility. They had concerns that there should be collaboration
between the Telecommunications Commission and the Library Commission on this subject.
They agreed they needed to see if this is a viable technology for the library, not lose focus on
e-government goals, but also proceed with the City Manager's goal of e-services for the
library.
4.
VOIP articles for the Scene - After discussion, the commission agreed they would like to
write some articles for the Scene on VOIP. Steven Ting agreed to develop five subject titles
for articles to be published in the Scene on Voice over Internet Protocol.
5.
Cancellation of August meeting - Algeri made a motion to cancel the August
Telecommunication Commission meeting. Eggleston seconded the motion. All in favor.
Reports from:
6. City of Cupertino - Kitson presented an overview of the current final budget.
7.
Comcast - Kitson distributed communication ÍÌom Comcast. The commission is still
unhappy with the content of the reports received from Comcast. Kitson will once again invite
Eddie Garcia to the September meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
8. Activities Calendar -- Ting reported on the June Mayors breakfast meeting. The Cali Mill
Plaza opening event was added to the calendar.
9.
Action Item List - The action item list was updated. Item 1 (Prepare articles on HDTV for
the Scene) was completed. Two items were added:
a. Identify best current practices in virtual library automation.
b. Develop five titles for Voice Over Internet Protocol articles for the Scene.
ADJOURNMENT
Algeri made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.; Eggleston seconded the motion and
the motion passed unanimously.
SUBMITTED BY:
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APPROVED BY:
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LT. Guttadauro, Chairperson