HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 08/19/2013 MINUTES
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
August 19, 2013
PRESENT
Walter DeVille, Mary Ann Kelly and Lyle Smitson
ABSENT
Leo Estrada
CITY STAFF
Lisa Aguilar, City Attorney and Kim Womack, Director of Public Communications
Mr. Smitson called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. and verified the necessary quorum.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ATTENDANCE POLICY
Ms.Perez submitted her resignation. Will bring up as an agenda item in next meeting.
CONSIDERATION FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
Mr. Smitson was absent for the July meeting and noted he called the office. Mr. DeVille
motioned to excuse Mr. Smitson's absence with Ms. Kelly seconding; all Commissioners present
were in favor. Commissioners requested agenda item for next month's meeting for discussion on
attendance policy.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MINUTES
Mr. DeVille motioned to accept the June meeting with Ms. Kelly seconding; all Commissioners
present were in favor.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPEALS AND VIOLATIONS
Mr. Rafael Garcia of New Song Fellowship Church was represented by Mr. Jack Gordy and said
the issue is corrected. Ms. Kelly motioned to issue a violation with Mr. DeVille seconding; all
Commissioners present were in favor.
Mr. Wally (Lupe) Garcia of Church of Faith, Hope & Love was represented by Mr. Jack Gordy
and said the issue is corrected. Ms. Kelly motioned to issue a violation with Mr. DeVille
seconding; all Commissioners present were in favor.
Mr. Noe Avila of The Hour of Victory was represented at the meeting and the issue has been
corrected. Mr. Smitson motioned to issue a violation with Mr. DeVille seconding; all
Commissioners present were in favor.
Danny Sanchez Jr. of Glory Full Gospel was represented by Mrs. Darla Suver from the Channel
18 PAUG. Mrs. Suver said that they have purchased new equipment and will be able to turn in
media. Mr. DeVille motions to grant the appeal with Ms. Kelly seconding; all Commissioners
present were in favor.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING GRANDE DIGITAL CONVERSION
Grande Communication will provide two digital conversion boxes to customers not yet digital.
Basic information from Grande states conversion will occur in September.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RULES AND PROCEDURE
UPDATES
Mr. Gordy submitted updates for consideration.
Mr. DeVille motioned to direct staff to prepare draft ordinance with proposed changes with Ms.
Kelly seconding; all Commissioners present were in favor.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FINANCIALS
Ms. Womack updated the Commission on PEG financials.No action was taken.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CABLE OPERATOR GUIDE
SYSTEM
The cost is $2,400 a year with a set-up fee per channel. PEG funds cannot be used for this since it
is not a capital expense. Mr. Smitson asked Mr. Gordy and Mr. Suver if producers would want
their programs in the TV guide and some discussion occurred.
Ms. Kelly motioned to have City staff to come up with five different ideas to get TV guide
subscription without cost with Mr. DeVille seconding; all Commissioners present were in favor.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PEG SIGNAL TRANSITION
Ms. Womack gave update on PEG signal transition with 2 signals converting to City operations in
August. Ms. Kelly commented on the video looping.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PAUG 18 ELECTION OF
OFFICERS
Mr. Gordy said PAUG 18 didn't follow Rules and Procedures when electing new officers.
Discussion occured regarding PAUG 18 Board of Directors and appointment of Mark and Darla
Suver. Mr. DeVille motioned to continue to plan PAUG 18 election in October with Ms. Kelly
seconding; all Commissioners were in favor.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEDIA DELIVERY LOGS
Mr. Smitson motioned to accept the PAUG 10 media delivery log of June and July with Mr.
DeVille seconding; all Commissioners present were in favor. Ms. Kelly motioned to accept
PAUG 18 media delivery log of June and July with Mr. DeVille seconding; all Commissioners
present were in favor.
PAUG UPDATES
Mr. Gordy said everything at Channel 10 is going smoothly and they have picked up three new
programs.
Mr. Suver from the Channel 18 PAUG said everything is going smoothly. Mr. Suver has received
new interest in producing shows.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Commission Absence Policy
Appointments
Cable Guide
Studio Update
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mr. DeVille motioned for the meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. with Ms. Kelly seconding.