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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 08/25/2003 MINUTES 15,2�,27�S2g�aL CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION �� ry ry T €0088 Workshop August 25, 2003 © Gil„'n (y 6 r Cp` o PRESENT ABSENT <-1 Chairperson Norma Torres, Sylvia Dancer, and Richard Pulido Joel Yowell and Hector M'orales= > City Staff Susan Cable, Director for E-Government Services, and Lisa Aguilar,Assistant City Attorney Cable Operators Time Warner representatives present were Gordon Harp and Paula Kolda. No one attended on behalf of Grande Communications. Chairperson Norma Torres called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 6:45 pm. and verified the necessary quorum. The minutes from the March 24, 2003 meeting were considered. Sylvia Dancer made motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Richard Pulido. The motion passed. WORKSHOP Chairperson Norma Tones announced that this meeting was a workshop to review ordinances, regulations, and roles of responsibilities of the Cable Communications Commission, the City,the cable operators, and the public access user groups. 1. Ordinances, Regulations and Summary of Roles and Responsibilities - Susan Cable reviewed ordinances that relate to the Cable Communications Commission duties. The Commission requested that the appointments of the chairperson and vice-chairperson be scheduled at the next meeting (Agenda 9-22- 03). Ms. Cable presented a summary of the roles and responsibilities as set forth in the Public Access Rules and Procedures, which is Exhibit A in the Master Cable Services Regulatory Ordinance, as set forth for the Cable Communications Commission, the City of Corpus Christi, the cable operators and public access user groups. 2. Franchise Agreements - Lisa Aguilar presented a summary of the two cable franchises (Time Warner and Grande Communications). 3. Summary of Master Cable Services Regulatory Ordinance - Mrs. Aguilar presented a summary of the Master Cable Services Regulatory Ordinance. The Commissioners discussed Exhibit A and the prohibition of commercial programming. The Commission asked staff to provide copies of the most recently adopted guidelines concerning commercial programming at the next meeting, and include it for discussion on the agenda(Agenda 9-22-03). 4. Updates to Forms and Procedures-Channel 10 PAUG representatives presented issues regarding internal disputes of the organization. There was a discussion regarding the Commission's role in resolution of internal disputes of an access user group. Ms. Aguilar said that the Commission's role would depend upon the issue and that, if the rules are not being followed, the Commission could de-certify an access user group. The Commission recommended that the access user groups follow the processes established in the Rules and Procedures. SCANNED .1 ctwQ Gordon Harp of Time Warner presented his proposed procedures for addressing complaints. The Commission asked that it be considered at the next meeting. He also offered to present a proposal for a process to submit recommendations for amendments to the Rules and Procedures (Agenda 9-22-03). The Commission asked that the ordinances (Sec. 2-182. Duties)be amended to clarify that the Commission is no longer responsible for resolution of disputes concerning public access equipment and facilities because the equipment and facilities now belong to the City(Agenda 9-22-03). The Commission also requested that City staff notify the Channel 18 PAUG that they must submit updated bylaws and their list of officers at the next Cable Communications Commission meeting(Agenda 9-22-03). Susan Cable asked the Commission to review and consider current and new forms and reports. The Commission requested development of a flier about the Commission and their responsibilities to provide to people attending their meetings. The Commission also requested a numbered form for individuals to complete prior to public comment and to put the workshop handouts in binders for reference and future updates (Agenda 9-22-03). PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Klepec, president of the Channel 10 PAUG/NuPAC, announced that Tony Martino had been approved as the new Treasurer of that group. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: The Commission commented that both cable operators should be attending the meetings. ADJOURNMENT at 8:30 pm. NEXT MEETING: September 22, 2003 at 7:00 pm.