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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.