SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2000

MINUTES

Members Present: David Eccles, Jon Cohen, David Hale, Scott Corlett, Susan Myrland Admiral Slaght, Carrie Stone, David Nichols, Richard Jennings, Dr. Thomas Dillon
 
Members Absent: Steven Engle, Craig Irving, David Robino, Carrie Stone, Mary Walshok, Steven Briggs, Dr. Jacobs, Julie Wright
 
City Staff Present: Dianah Neff, Ben Haddad, Hank Cunningham
 
City Staff Absent: Bonnie Pearson
 
Public Present: Kevin Leap, Larry Aker, Dana Tower, Cliff Numark, and two guests from Time Warner
 
I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Ben Haddad at 4:10 pm.

 
II. PUBLIC COMMENT

Dana Towers, of One World Online discussed his company's Internet service and how it offers Internet access for BETTER than Free! (A copy of the company brochure is available upon request)

 
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of August 28, 2000 and September 25, 2000 were not approved and tabled until the October 23, 200 meeting. There was not a quorum.

 
IV. CIO REPORT

Ms. Neff gave a brief update on the City's IT Strategic Plan progress.

 
V. NEW BUSINESS

A. Cliff Numark, President & CEO of San Diego Regional Technology Alliance briefly discussed his company's goal of helping turn high-tech ideas into companies and companies into communities. (A copy of his PowerPoint presentation is attached)

B. Economic Development & Community Services Presentation by Hank Cunningham, Director

Mr. Cunningham presented and briefly discussed the Mission of EDC which is to improve the quality of life and ensure a healthy economy for all San Diegans through job development, business development, public infrastructure improvements, social services, and revenue enhancement.

 
VI. WORKING GROUP REPORTS

A. Digital Divide - Susan Myrland & Jon Cohen

Susan Myrland and Jon Cohen presented information on the working group's preliminary meeting. At the meeting members discussed how they would define this issue and how to incorporate public input. (A detailed copy is attached)

B. Visioning

No report

 
VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS

November 27th
December - No meeting

 
VIII. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 pm.
 

An audio recording of the meeting is available upon request. Contact Bonnie Pearson at (619) 533-6565 if you are interested in receiving a copy.