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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 11/20/2006 MINUTES CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION n�,`' November 20,2006 tv /EO . ^ t •I'_• �✓1 PRESENT ; 1 1�. i•t. Chairperson Robert"Bob"White,Vice Chairperson Dr. Bruce Stratton,Fred Greenberg, Connie� c, Gutierrez, Steve West City Staff Susan Cable, Director of E-Government Services, Lisa Aguilar, Assistant City Attorney and Holly Houghton,E-Government Services Cable Operators Paula Smith,Time Warner Cable Chairman Bob White called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. and verified the necessary quorum. The minutes from October 16, 2006 meeting were reviewed. Dr. Bruce Stratton motioned to approve the minutes and Steve West seconded the motion.All Commissioners approved. 1. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATION APPEALS— a. Daniel Fields —Daniel Fields explained that two of his cameras were with Ken Bridges getting repaired, his old camera was not working and there were not any cameras available by the PAUG. Dr. Bruce Stratton motioned to approve the appeal. Fred Greenberg seconded. All Commissioners approved. b. Latrice Sellers — The Commissioners viewed the program which contains the violation. Ms. Sellers explained the program was to discuss the new mandatory continuing education hours beauticians must attend and that is the only business that provides the certification hours, and the phone number given was to provide a number where beauticians can call to find out more information about the training regulations. Bob White stated it was a clear violation of commercial advertising when Ms. Miller discussed a procedure to eliminate lines on the face. Fred Greenberg motioned to deny the appeal. Steve West seconded. All Commissioners approved. c. Josh Deleon — Mr. Deleon was not in attendance. Susan Cable stated this appeal was submitted late. Dr. Bruce Stratton motioned deny the appeal. Steve West seconded. All Commissioners approved. d. Romeo Barrera — Mr. Barrera was not in attendance. Mr. White stated Romeo Barrera had misinterpreted the rules as to when the monthly program tapes were due. Dr. Bruce Stratton motioned to grant the appeal. Fred Greenberg seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. e. Mark DiCarlo — Mr. DiCarlo was not in attendance. Bob White motioned to move this appeal to the December meeting with the understanding that action will be taken regarding this appeal. Dr. Bruce Stratton seconded. All Commissioners approved. 2. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC ACCESS CABLECASTING — Susan Cable discussed the proposed changes made to the Rules and Procedures and the new online complaint form. She SCANNED stated that the cable operator would have 60 days to review the proposed changes. Dr. Bruce Stratton said he would like more time to review the proposed changes and motioned to postpone this item to the next meeting. Fred Greenberg seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. 3. CABLE OPERATOR REPORT — Paula Smith, Time Warner Cable, discussed their community projects. Ms. Smith also informed the Commission that she would not be attending the meetings anymore since she accepted a promotion. 4. STAFF UPDATES—none 5. PAUG UPDATES —Jack Gordy, Channel 10 PAUG, stated that he was planning to schedule a meeting with the producers as soon as the new Rules and Procedures are approved. Jessie Nesmith, Channel 18 PAUG, stated that everything is going good and some producers would like to submit DVDs but they do not have the equipment. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT—Jack Gordy and Latrice Sellers discussed questions and comments they had regarding the proposed changes to the Rules and Procedures. 7. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS—none 8. ADJOURNMENT — Fred Greenberg motioned to adjourn the meeting and Connie Gutierrez seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. The meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m.