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PRESENT ;
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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
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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.