TC 03-02-05
Telecommunications Commission
Regular Meeting
March 2, 2005
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
L.T. Guttadauro called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Steven Ting, Andrew Radle, Eric Klein, L.T. Guttadauro,
Charlon McIntosh
Staff: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren
Guests: Linda Grodt, Andrea Dorry
APPROVAL OF FEBRURY 2, 2005 MINUTES
I. Charlon McIntosh made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Eric Klein seconded
the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Linda Grodt distributed a newspaper article on e-books at the San Jose Library and another
article on digital deadlines.
Written: Commission reviewed the following written communications.
2. Chapter 6.28: Cable Television Franchise Regulations.
The commission chose to take MetroFi out of order.
NEW BUSINESS
6. MetroFi review - Lee Hambro, Director of Operations and Nagarahn Bandari, Vice
President of software engineering gave a brief background on MetroFi and its role in
Cupertino. They said MetroFi is a no contract, no mils, DSL like broadband service for
$19.95 a month. It is still in the beta test phase and although they gather information from
the customers, they have not kicked off billing yet. Andy Radle volunteered to be a beta
tester and represent the commission. Rick will forward the Commissioners contact
information to MetroFi. Eric Klein stressed that we need to keep communication lines open
with the residents.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. Update on VOIP articles for Scene - The second article was written by Eric Klein and
published in the March Scene. Andy Radle completed the third article and it will be
published in the April Scene. Steve Ting will complete article #4 for the May Scene and
L.T. Guttadauro will prepare the summary of the articles for the June Scene.
4. Update on Mission Statement and CTC charter - Andy Radle reviewed the revisions to
chapter 2.74 of the municipal code. Andy Radle made a motion to accept the revised
chapter 2.74 Cupertino Technology, Information, and Communications Commission section
as amended. Charlon McIntosh seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed
unanimously.
Charlon McIntosh reviewed the revisions to the Commission charter statement. Charlon
made a motion to accept as amended and read aloud, the charter statement. Eric Klein
seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
Kitson will prepare a staff report of the revised charter and municipal code section and take
before Council on or before May 3"', 2005.
5. Review of the e-Government Mission Statement and Objectives - This item was continued
to the April Commission meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Doug Broomfield departure from KMVT - the Commission discussed the departure of
Doug Broomfield from KMVT. Andrea Dorry mentioned that the KMVT board currently
has 4 representatives and are in need ofthree more representatives. She explained her
thinking about the departure of Broomfield and is concerned about the City's support.
Kitson said the City does not currently have an agreement with KMVT, but will propose the
same dollar amount as the previous year with the same level of service.
8. 2005 Goals and Work Plan - The commission continued this item to the April meeting.
9. Cancellation / postponement of April Commission meeting (Commissioners Reception
April 6th) - The Commission agreed to meet on Tuesday, April 5th at 7 p.m. since the
Commissioner's Reception will be on the regular meeting day.
Reports from:
10. City of Cupertino - Kitson distributed the Comcast reports, 2005 Installation and
Equipment rates and the Telecommunications Commission budget.
11. Comcast - No additional report.
MISCELLANEOUS
12. Activities Calendar - No changes or additions were made to the activities calendar. Eric
Klein reported on the Mayor's meeting with the Commissions. He said the Mayor asked
how frequent the group would like to meet. The Commission said semi monthly or monthly
would be the preference to quarterly.
13. Action Item List - Items 2, 5 and 6 were completed. Two items were added to the action
item list. 1) Schedule tour of Com cast Call Center in Morgan Hill for May meeting and 2)
Invite Gary Schutz of Multi Media Research to attend the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Andy Radle made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m. Steve Ting seconded the
motion. All in favor. Motion passed
Linda Lagergren, R
APPROVED BY:
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L.T. Guttad uro, Chairperson
SUBMITTED BY:
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