Broadband and Cable CommitteeB&C

Chair: Brian HsiCTTAB members: Daniel Hoang, Ben Krokower

Staff: Tony Perez

DRAFT – 4/29/2013

DescriptionThe Broadband and Cable Committee will analyze the impacts of broadband connectivity to the City of Seattle including Cable service. We believe that competition provides the value to customers. We will study issues related to digital inclusion, openness, and access.

MissionTo maximize the impact to the City of Seattle on issues related to broadband and cable.

VisionTo be developed.

Broadband and Cable Committee (B&C)

High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority

Summary of Priorities

Comcast Negotiation & Cable Franchise

Gigabit Position

SDOT Director’s Rule

Service Provider Lock-in

CTTABChair: Brian HsiVice-Chair: Daniel HoangSecretary: TBDMembers: Ben KrokowerStaff: Tony Perez

MembersStephen KentDorene CornwellTim SendgikoskiKaren ManuelDan StiefeldMargie NicosiaPat ChristopherChris Matthews

Committee Members and Meetings

MeetingLast Monday of each Month6:30 PM - 8:30 PMO’AsiansFree parking validation if you park after 4:30 PMHappy hour menuPlease RSVP so we can make the reservation

Comcast Negotiation & Cable FranchiseDescription

Committee will identify opportunities to provide insights and public sentiment in the Comcast cable negotiation.

GoalsIdentify negotiation points.Engage with the community.Identify case studies on job creation and economic development.

DeliverablesCommunity engagement and public outreach planOversight planInform the development of the community survey in the Fall

Leads & MembersBen Krokower (CTTAB)Stephan KentDan Stiefeld

StatusWe met on 4/29 to scope out the work plan. Stephan has made some preliminary research on the process.

Considerations:AccessibilityInclusivity and DiversityOpennessPrivacySecurity

TimelineFollow cable franchise timeline.

Discussion NotesData capsUpgrading infrastructureMinimum speedsCase studies on Comcast competing with Fiber servicesCustomer serviceService level agreements / network uptimePublic outreach on Cable Office / complaint resolutionNet neutralityWave franchise negotiationsWhat is the right level of oversight with the changes to our digital infrastructure?

Gigabit PositionDescriptionCommittee will build a briefing document to inform public outreach efforts around gigabit service.

GoalsMaximize the impact of Gigabit Squared for the City of Seattle.Engage with the community.Identify case studies on job creation and economic development.

DeliverablesBriefing documentCase studiesValue proposition of gigabit

Leads & MembersDaniel Hoang (CTTAB)Karen ManuelTim SendgikoskiDan Stiefeld

StatusNot started.

Considerations:AccessibilityInclusivity and DiversityOpennessPrivacySecurity

TimelineTo be determined.

Discussion NotesWhat is the role for the City of SeattleLook at this as a franchise agreementWhere has Gigabit delivered servicesOutreachWhat leverage does the City haveAccess, content, literacyWhat is the right level of oversight with the changes to our digital infrastructure?What does gigabit mean to the average person?What is the value proposition?Does this support telemedicine and telehealth?

SDOT Director’s RuleDescriptionCommittee will work with SDOT and other commissions to help inform the technical implications of the Director’s Rule.

GoalsProvide technical input to SDOTDrive benefits to the City of SeattleFoster competition among providers

DeliverablesIdentify ADA requirements

Leads & MembersBrian Hsi (CTTAB)Dorene Cornwell

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Considerations:AccessibilityInclusivity and DiversityOpennessPrivacySecurity

TimelineTo be determined.

Discussion NotesCabinets above groundADA, sharing the costData on hindered rolloutIs there a need to even have this infrastructureDesign ideas to mitigate the impactCoordinate with developmentHow do we foster competitionDigital inclusionCurrently some laws are on the books that require community input whenever a refrigerator sized box is put on public property for infrastructureCentury Link would like the City to re-evaluate/re-interpret this particular rule as they feel it hinders their roll out of faster services to residentsBeyond Century Link, the Director's Rule affects all who could potentially build infrastructure in these spaces

Service Provider Lock-inDescriptionCommittee is temporary to scope out the importance of this issue.

GoalsProvide technical input to SDOTDrive benefits to the City of SeattleFoster competition among providers

DeliverablesResearch on whether this is truly an issue.

Leads & MembersDan Stiefeld

StatusDan will investigate with one building owner on the issue and report back.

Considerations:AccessibilityInclusivity and DiversityOpennessPrivacySecurity

TimelineTo be determined.

Discussion NotesAwareness of the issueRights to negotiateDisclosure to potential tenantsHow big of an issue is this?Some buildings and developers are either locked in to a particular service provider or impose a huge fee on residents for net new servicesThe city is taking a look at the issue of service provider lock in for multi-resident buildingsLegislation currently being drafted and vetted