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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 07/16/2007 MINUTES i C`) JAN 200 CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONIg. July 16,2007 cc, c; z^� lio i t.._ S„ Via, 4i' PRESENTm13`s•. Chairperson Connie Gutierrez, Steve West, Carolyn Moon, Joan Veith c� ; t:u�' ' ABSENT Vice Chairperson Dr. Bruce Stratton City Staff Lisa Aguilar, Assistant City Attorney, Annie Leal, Call Center Manager and Holly Houghton, E- Government Services Cable Operators Vicki Triplett, Time Warner Cable Chairperson Connie Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. and verified the necessary quorum. The minutes from June 18, 2007 meeting were reviewed. Steve West motioned to approve the minutes and Joan Veith seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. 1. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATION APPEALS—none 2. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CABLE OPERATOR COMPLAINTS —Ms. Barbara Sellers discussed that the initial broadcast of the tape aired without problems, but the repeat had many disturbances. Steve West discussed that he reviewed the tape and the video was not acceptable quality and did not meet FCC requirements. Connie Gutierrez motioned to accept Steve West's findings on the tape. Carolyn Moon seconded. All Commissioners approved. 3. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CHANNEL 18 PUBLIC ACCESS USERS GROUP BY-LAWS AND COMPLAINTS — Commissioner Connie Gutierrez discussed that she and Commissioner Joan Veith went to Time Warner to review tapes that are submitted to Time Warner. Mrs. Gutierrez stated that many of the Channel 18 tapes submitted to Time Warner are improperly labeled and provided Channel 18 with an example of proper labeling. The Commission also reviewed the Channel 18 updated by-laws. Carolyn Moon motioned to approve the Channel 18 By-laws submitted. Joan Veith seconded. All Commissioners approved. 4. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEDIA DELIVERY LOGS — The Commission reviewed the media delivery logs as submitted by Channel 10 and Channel 18. Two monthly program producers failed to supply tapes to the Channel 10 PAUG. The producer of `Tiempo de Jubileo' withdrew his program and the program 'The Green Shadows Variety Hour' will receive a letter from the Commission notifying the producer of the violation. 5. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CHANNEL 10 PRODUCER — Jack Gordy, Channel 10 PAUG, stated that producer, Roland Garza, recently moved and has not provided the Channel 10 PAUG with an updated physical address, which is a requirement of the Rules and Procedures for Public Access Cablecasting. Roland Garza stated he is temporarily with his mom until he buys a home. He explained that he provided the PAUG with a post office box and does not feel comfortable giving his mom's address. The Commission requested that Mr. Garza provide Mr. Gordy with a physical address and Ms. Gutierrez handed Mr. Garza an SCANNED • application. Carolyn Moon motioned that if Mr. Garza's provides Channel 10 with his mom's address that it be kept confidential. Joan Veith seconded. All Commissioners approved. Lisa Aguilar explained that due to the Public Information Act, she is not sure if the address could be kept confidential, but could check upon the request of the Commissioners. 6. CABLE OPERATOR REPORT — Vicki Triplett, Time Warner Cable, discussed their community projects. 7. STAFF UPDATES — Holly Houghton asked if the Commission could change the August meeting date to either August 13 or August 27 because staff would not be available. Commissioners asked Ms. Houghton to send them an e-mail regarding the meeting date, so they could check their calendars. 8. PAUG UPDATES—Jack Gordy, Channel 10 PAUG, stated that they welcome anyone pointing out any issues producers may have with the Rules and Procedures for Public Access Cablecasting. Jesse Nesmith, Channel 18 PAUG, explained they do not have issues with Commissioners detailing problems Channel 18 may be experiencing. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT—Jack Gordy reviewed that Section 6 of the Rules and Procedures states that producers must follow the Rules and Procedures including labeling. Jesse Nesmith stated that Bob White did not say that they did have tofollow the Rules and Procedures, all he did, was discuss that since the spine and top of the tapes could be seen through the clear packaging, Mr. White did not feel it was necessary to have labeling on both the packaging of the tape and the tape itself. Shawn English discussed that they have a monthly program and in June, and the first broadcast no audio was heard. Mr. English took a tape to Time Warner to play for the other repeats and when he submitted his tape in July, Mr. Gordy explained it was late and could not be submitted per the Rules and Procedures. 10. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS—none 11. ADJOURNMENT — Steve West motioned to adjourn. Connie Gutierrez seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.