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Communications Committee Meeting of December 16, 2010
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The minutes from the October meeting were circulated for approval. Motion: Chuck Martinez motioned to approve the October meeting minutes. Sam Joseph seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Raimundo Rodulfo from the IT Department reported the ongoing evaluation of costumer relations management systems. The Department is working with City management and other external parties to find a replacement for the better place system. They are currently evaluating six systems. Rodulfo also reported about the Internet enhancements that have been accomplished. IT has expanded the capacity of both from 10 megabytes per second to 100 megabytes. They are also automatically redundant for higher availability of the services. Rodulfo also informed members that the City has implemented seven new domain names for the Venetian Pool homepage.
David Stiefel also inquired about the City’s policy regarding security. The Information Technology Department protects City internet information in different layers, from firewalls to intrusion prevention programs. They implement a set of products to protect the City in a multilayer security approach. The City also follows the Florida Law Enforcement regulations and gets audited every year for evaluation.
Higgins Fallon informed members about the Junior Orange Bowl Parade scheduled for January 2. Farmers Market begins January 15 and continues every Saturday until March 26. The City is offering a one hour extension on expired parking meters from December 15 through December 26. She also informed members about a new program that has Santa going through Coral Gables neighborhoods passing out candy canes for three days during the holiday season.
In addition to the previously announced free UM Men’s Basketball Game tickets, the City and the University of Miami will be offering in January free tickets for UM Women’s Basketball Games. Higgins Fallon distributed a list of proposed Communications Committee 2011 meetings for members review and approval.
Higgins Fallon showed two What’s Happening Coral Gables segments regarding the opening of the Country Club of Coral Gables and the Tree Lighting Ceremony. She also distributed the latest e-News information.
With no further issues to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.