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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 04/17/2006 - \0616 17 78, 9 �� `'O NM' MO Nay MINIUM ;U `CE VE r y CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ON SECRETARY'S n; April 17,2006 „ OFFICE A� NY PRESENT 'CEO 66�ti Chairperson Juan Garcia,Jr.,Vice Chairperson Robert`Bob"White,Connie Gutierrez,Dr.Bruc Stratton, Steve West City Staff Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager, Lisa Aguilar, Assistant City Attorney and Holly McCarty, E- Government Services Cable Operators Paula Smith,Time Warner Cable Chairman Juan Garcia called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. and verified the necessary quorum. The minutes from March 20, 2006 meeting were reviewed. Dr. Bruce Stratton motioned to approve the minutes and Bob White seconded the motion.All Commissioners approved. 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CHANNEL 18 PUBLIC ACCESS USER GROUP — Jerry Vestal informed the Commission they held a meeting to vote on and approve the new by-laws,however,not enough producers attended to vote on them. They will be holding another meeting on April 27 to vote on the changes that have been made to the by-laws and the Board of Directors. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON TIME WARNER PASS THROUGH GRANT FOR PUBLIC ACESS— Jack Gordy discussed that the money received by the City from the Cable Operators should be used for public access equipment and facilities. He stated he went to Best Buy and received a quote on three cameras to have available to producers. Jerry Vestal said he would also like to purchase three cameras for Channel 18 producers. Lisa Aguilar told the public access user groups to submit something in writing to Susan Cable. Juan Garcia motioned to table the item.Bob White seconded.All Commissioners approved. 3. DISCUSSION OF TIME WARNER COMPLAINTS—Lisa Aguilar informed the Commission that the City has received several complaints from citizens about the removal of certain programs from the analog signal. Paula Smith explained that the customers who were paying for the programming, received a letter that was mailed on March 1, 2006 explaining what would be occurring. She stated that the digital format is more secure and eliminates cable theft. Ray Seanz stated that he felt the marketing and execution of the change was not professional. Mr. Luis Zepeda explained that he does not recall getting and letter from Time Warner and that he is concerned because before the change, he was able to view all the channels throughout the house, but now he must get a converter for each television set. 4. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE-ACTION REGARDING VIOLATION APPEAL—Gloria Scott stated the program being discussed was cut-off short because it was sixty-two minutes long and that resulted in no tag at,the end of the program. She explained that she has solved the problem by running'the tag at the beginning and end ()Hier program for five minutes. Dr. Bruce Stratton motioned to grant the appeal.Bob White seconded.All Commissioners approved. SCANNED 5. CABLE OPERATOR REPORT — Paula Smith discussed the community events they were sponsoring and mentioned that the Buccaneer's Day Parade will air live on television. 6. STAFF UPDATES—none 7. PAUG UPDATES—Jack Gordy stated that they would have new by-laws submitted by the next Commission meeting. Jerry Vestal thanked Mr. Gordy and re-iterated the Channel 19 PAUG will follow the Rules and Procedures. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT — Gloria Scott stated she thought there was much confusion with the changes that were made by Time Warner.Jack Gordy mentioned problems they were having with Time Warner playing tapes as they should. Joe O'Brien asked why the production date is necessary. Bob White explained that the FCC requires that the currency of the program be identified. Jerome Bradford asked about the four cameras with the studio. Oscar Martinez responded that the equipment received from the studio was inventoried and given back to Time Warner. Robert Reyna mentioned he was never notified of the changes from analog to digital by Time Warner and he supports the funding for the camera proposal. 9. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS — Juan Garcia asked Time Warner about the 911 service. Paula Smith responded that it has always been part of the digital package. 10. ADJOURNMENT — Dr. Bruce Stratton motioned to adjourn the meeting and Steve West seconded the motion.All Commissioners approved.The meeting adjourned at 1:27 p.m.