HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 06/18/2012MINUTES
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
June 18, 2012
PRESENT
Trina Garcia, Drew Reining, Leo Estrada and Steve West
ABSENT
Connie Gutierrez
CITY STAFF
Lisa Aguilar, Assistant City Attorney, Kim Womack, Director of Public Information
Mr. West called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. and verified the necessaiv quorum.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ABSENCES
Mr. West presented an excuse for his April meeting absence. Ms. Reining motioned to accept
excuse with Mr. Estrada seconding, all Commissioners present were in favor. Mr. Estrada
presented an excuse for his May meeting absence. Mr. West motioned to accept excuse with Ms.
Reining seconding, all Commissioners present were in favor. Ms. Garcia presented an excuse for
her May meeting absence. Mr. West motioned to accept excuse with Ms. Reining seconding, all
Commissioners present were in favor. Ms. Reining presented an excuse for her May meeting
absence. Mr. West motioned to accept excuse with Mr. Estrada seconding, all Commissioners
present were in favor.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MINUTES
Ms. Reining motioned to amend April minutes as presented with Mr. Estrada seconding, all
Commissioners present were in favor.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
Ms. Womack presented updates on appointments
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATIONS AND APPEALS
Ruben Saldivar of New Vision Apostolic Church (fast violation) was represented by Mr. Gordy
and accepts the violation. Mr. Estrada motioned to issue a violation with Ms. Garcia seconding,
all Commissioners present were in favor.
Ruben Saldivar of New Vision Apostolic Church (second violation) was represented by Mr.
Gordy and accepts the violation. Ms. Garcia motioned to issue a violation with Mr. Estrada
seconding, all Commissioners present were in favor.
Margareta Fratila of Flowers Talk the Language of Love was represented by Mr. Gordy and
mistaken1v turned in wrong DVD. Ms. Reining motioned to issue a violation with Mr. Estrada
seconding, all Commissioners present were in favor.
Henry McLeod of Bright Star the Magic Romanian Matchmaker was represented by Mr. Gordy
and mistaken1v turned in wrong DVD. Ms. Reining motioned to issue a violation with Mr.
Estrada seconding, all Commissioners present were in favor.
Gavin Drereiv of Have You Heard was not present to appeal failure to turn in media. Mr. Estrada
motioned for the program to remain off the air with Ms. Garcia seconding, all Commissioners
present were in favor.
Moses Castro of Calvaiv Baptist was not present to appeal failure to turn in media. Mr. West
motioned for the program to remain show off the air violation with Mr. Estrada seconding, all
Commissioners present were in favor.
Willie Lanehart of Apostolic Church of the Living God was not present. The producer has until
July to provide a response to complaint.
Brian Werkhoven of Shelter from the Storm was not present. The producer has until July to
provide a response to complaint.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR
PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION
A brief update was given on Rules and Procedures changes.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CAUSE NO. 10 -51113 IN THE
U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT, TEXAS CABLE
ASSOCIATION AND TIME WARNER V. TEXAS PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Ms. Aguilar and Ms. Womack gave updates regarding the recent court ruling. They further noted
that Time Warner had filed for a state franchise with the Public Utilities Commission. They will
provide an update as necessaiv next month.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CABLE OPERATOR(S)
COMPLAINTS
No cable operators present.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEDIA DELIVERY LOGS
Ms. Reining motioned to approve the April 2012 (PAUG 10) media log as presented with Mr.
Estrada seconding, all Commissioners present were in favor.
Mr. West motioned to approve the April 2012 (PAUG 18) media log as presented with Ms.
Garcia seconding, all Commissioners present were in favor.
Mr. West motioned to approve the May 2012 (PAUG 10) media log as presented with Mr.
Estrada seconding, all Commissioners present were in favor.
Mr. West motioned to approve the May 2012 (PAUG 18) media log as presented with Mr.
Estrada seconding, all Commissioners present were in favor.
PAUG UPDATES
Mr. Gordv said eveiN -thing is going fine. He also had comments regarding cable operator. No
representative from PAUG 18 was present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Review and Possible Action Regarding Commissioner Appointment Recommendation
Review and Possible Action Regarding FCC Viewability Rule
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Meeting adjourned at 1237 p.m.