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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 02/18/2008 MINUTES 25 29 30 CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ��� "Ti February 18,2008 `t, N �, PRESENT f\' V' 1;,:'.10% Chairperson Connie Gutierrez, Steve West,Joan Veith and Leo Estrada - „ <ac, ABSENT Commissioner Carolyn Moon • City Staff Lisa Aguilar,Assistant City Attorney, Annie Leal and Holly Houghton,E-Government Services Cable Operators Connie Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. and verified the necessary quorum. The minutes from the January 14, 2008 and February 5, 2008 meetings were reviewed. Joan Veith motioned to approve the minutes and Steve West seconded the motion.All Commissioners approved. 1. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATION APPEALS— a. "West Haven Baptist Church" — Mr. Fields stated that he misunderstood the date in question. Mr. Fields thought the program in question aired on January 8,2008,however the correct date in question is December 8th, 2007. Steve West motioned to table the item in question until the next meeting. Joan Veith seconded.All Commissioners approved. b. "Iglesia Cristiana Juan 3:16- Sun"—Mr. Melendez stated that he is currently revising his tapes (program, dates and producers). Steve West motioned to give Mr. Melendez a warning. Joan Veith second. All Commissioners approved. c. "Grace Presbyterian Church, Contemporary Service"- New Chairperson, George Seitz stated that camera and recording equipment was stolen. New equipment is now being used and Mr. Seitz will make sure he will review the DVD's before they are sent for showing. Joan Veith motioned to take no action at this time and to give 90 days to take corrective action, which will then be reviewed. Leo Estrada second. All Commissioners approved. d. "Trinity Lutheran Church"-Mr. Phillip Phifer states that there was a violation and it was a small mistake on the program and the problem has been corrected. Leo Estrada motioned to dismiss the violation. Joan Veith second. All Commissioners approved. Mr.Phifer also thinks that there needs to be changes made in the complaint process. Lisa Aguilar mentioned that the PAUG'S have the ability the make a recommendation of any changes to the Rules. e. "The Danger Zone" - Mr. David Cifuentes stated that he was in violation of copyright. Steve West motioned to warn the producer. Leo Estrada second. All Commissioners approved. Mr. Cifuentes also states he was in violation of copyright of his second violation. Joan Veith motioned that he was in violation. Steve West second. All Commissioners approved. f. "The Apostolic Church of the Living God" — Mr. Lanehart's certified letter came back unclaimed. Because he did not receive this letter, Steve West motioned to table this item for the next meeting and to send two letters (one certified and one regular mail). Joan SCANNED Veith second. All Commissioners approved. g. Studio Thre3 —Mr. Paul Pawlak will be receiving a letter, stating that his show will be pulled for the remaining lottery period. Joan Veith motioned to file a complaint with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). Connie Gutierrez second. All Commissioners approved. h. "Sanai Evangelistic Center"— Connie Gutierrez motioned to table this item for the next meeting. Steve West second. All Commissioners approved. i. "Calvary Baptist Church"- Moses Castro did not appear. Did not claim his certified letter. Steve West motioned to table this item for the next meeting. Connie Gutierrez second. All Commissioners approved. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING EMAILS RECEIVED BY JOAN VEITH FROM THE PRODUCER OF "ANGELS IN HEAVEN", BARBARA SELLERS— Connie Gutierrez motioned to table for the next meeting. Joan Veith second. All Commissioners approved. 3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING EXTENSION OF PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL PROGRAM TIME SCHEDULE— A representative from Time Warner was not present to discuss this action. Connie Gutierrez motion for this item to be tabled for the next meeting. Steve West second. All Commissioners approved. Connie Gutierrez stated that in the future if the Commission board be notified before the Cable company. 4. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CABLE OPERATOR COMPLAINTS-None 5. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS COMPLAINTS — Jesse Nesmith explained that"Church of Acts"was airing old programs after the passing of Jerry Vestal and they were not aware that a new ID was needed. Mr. Nesmith has spoken with "Church of Acts" and will be taken care of Mr.Nesmith also stated that he has set up a T.V. w/ dvd player and the programs will be checked prior to being submitted by his staff. Mr. Nesmith as hired a staff to help him out, since he is now substitute teaching. This should hopefully narrow down the channel 18 complaints and violations. Jesse Nesmith explained to Jack Gordy that during the first week of showing "J.O.B. Bible Basics", he received a call from Mike and was told there was a possibility that channel 10 and channel 18 were coming off the air. Mr. Nesmith called his producers and advised them not to turn in any tapes. Since there was no guarantee that they would be shown. The tapes that Time Warner Cable had were being played consecutively. 6. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEDIA DELIVERY LOGS: Holly Houghton stated that Channel 18 turned their tapes on time. However, letters will be sent to Channel 10's- "STUDIO THRE3", "The Prophecy Hour", and "The M&E Chronicles", for not supplying tapes for a period of 4 consecutive weeks in a row. 7. CABLE OPERATOR REPORT—none 8. PAUG UPDATES—Jack Gordy, Channel 10 PAUG, stated that a DVD that aired on channel 18 was put in his box, once again. This DVD did not have the length of the program and there is not telephone number listed on this DVD. Both of which are required by the Rules and Procedures. Mr. Gordy also wanted to go over the situation regarding Roland Garza and states the clarity of the Rules and Procedures. Joan Veith, requested that a workshop be held after elections to do more treaking on the Rules and Procedures. Jesse Nesmith, Channel 18 PAUG, states that at each lottery he does issues out packets with the application, rules and guidelines to the producers, so there shouldn't be anyone having to approach the Commission. 9. STAFF UPDATES — Lisa Aguilar stated that the Legal depaitment has been receiving complaints regarding Time Warner Cable and should be addressed to Vicki Triplett. 10. PUBLIC COMMENT—none 11. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS — Connie Gutierrez would like to congratulate Leo Estrada as the new commissioner member. Joan Veith also welcomed Mr. Estrada. Leo Estrada stated that he will do his best. Connie reminded the early voting is taking place on February 19 — February 29t. Don't forget to vote. 12. ADJOURNMENT—Connie Gutierrez motioned to adjourn. Joan Veith seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved.The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.