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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 03/17/2008 � l MINUTES CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION March 17,20085°2�.8293037 r� W PRESENT v �,0% "4-z Chairperson Connie Gutierrez,Carolyn Moon, Steve West and Joan Veith #1,9 .0 f , °' co OvI ABSENT �,t �a Commissioner Leo Estrada �1 el. �N. City Staff Lisa Aguilar,Assistant City Attorney,Annie Leal and Bernice Lopez,E-Government Services Cable Operators Vicki Triplett,Time Warner Cable Company Connie Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and verified the necessary quorum. Joan Veith motioned to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2008, meeting and Steve West seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. 1. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATION APPEALS— a. "West Haven Baptist Church"—Mr.Daniel Fields was not present. Steve West motioned that a violation be given to Mr. Fields. Joan Veith seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. b. "The Apostolic Church of the Living God"—Mr. Willie Lanehart was not present. Steve West motioned that a violation be given to Mr. Lanehart. Joan Veith seconded the motion.All Commissioners approved. c. "Calvary Baptist Church"-Mr. Moses Castro was not present. Jesse Nesmith stated that Mr. Castro will no longer be producing this program. d. "Sanai Evangelistic Center" - Mr. David Rodriguez was present and accepted his violation. Carolyn Moon explained the consequences if he receives a third violation. Carolyn Moon motioned that he be issued a violation. Joan Veith seconded. All Commissioners approved. e. "The Prophecy Hour" —Mr. Gilbert Casas was not present for his appeal. Steve West motioned that we proceed to take the program off the air. Staff informed the Commissioners that a letter would be sent stating their decision. Joan Veith seconded. All Commissioners approved. f. "The M& E Chronicles"— Eric Escobedo or Matthew Munoz were not present for the appeal. Steve West motioned that we proceed to take the program off the air. A letter will be sent stating this decision. Joan Veith seconded. All Commissioners approved. g. "STUDIO THRE3" — Paul Pawlak was not present for his appeal date. Steve West motioned to take the program off the air and a letter to be sent stating this decision. Joan Veith seconded. All Commissioners approved. SCANNED 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING EMAILS RECEIVED BY JOAN VEITH FROM THE PRODUCER OF "ANGELS IN HEAVEN," BARBARA SELLERS — Barbara Sellers explained that all she wanted was to have this discussion on record. Ms. Sellers read the email that she had sent to Joan Veith regarding the phone conversation she had with Jack Gordy. Mr. Gordy provided copies of the response letter from Vicki Triplett with Time Warner stating why Ms. Sellers' and other programs were not aired. The Commissioners reviewed the response. After discussion amongst the Commissioners and Ms. Sellers,no action was taken on this item. 3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING EXTENSION OF PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL PROGRAM TIME SCHEDULE— Vicki Triplett, a Time Warner representative, explained that Time Warner will not be able to accommodate request for changes regarding the Public Access time slot program schedule. Steve West motioned to deny the request. Carolyn Moon seconded. All Commissioners approved. 4. DISCUSSION TO SCHEDULE A WORKSHOP FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC ACCESS CABLECASTING- Steve West motioned to table this item until after the next lottery drawing. Carolyn Moon seconded. All Commissioners approved. 5. SELECT A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION VICE CHAIRPERSON — Steve West motioned to table this item until all Commissioners can be present. Carolyn Moon seconded. All Commissioners approved. 6. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CABLE OPERATOR COMPLAINTS- None 7. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS COMPLAINTS — Steve West and Carolyn Moon explained to Jesse Nesmith to make sure steps are taken to avoid having any complaints or violations. Jesse"Nesmith stated that they are now reviewing the tapes before they are submitted to Time Warner to avoid any complaints or violations for Channel 18 programs. 8. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEDIA DELIVERY LOGS: Letters will be sent to "Apostolic Church of the Living God," and "Reaching Out," with the Channel 10 PAUG and to "Calvary Baptist," "The Living Word" and "Shammah Prayer" for not supplying tapes for a period of 4 consecutive weeks in a row. 9. CABLE OPERATOR REPORT — Vicki Triplett, Time Warner Cable, discussed their community projects. 10. PAUG UPDATES—Jack Gordy, Channel 10 PAUG, stated he had seen some improvement with Channel 18 programs. Mr. Gordy went on to say that"West Haven Baptist Church"has corrected their problem. Channel 10's next lottery meeting is the first weekend in May. They will review the Rules and Procedures. Jesse Nesmith was happy that Mr. Gordy noticed a slight improvement in Channel 18 programs. He reiterated that his staff is reviewing the producer's tapes prior to submitting them to Time Warner. He stated they will also be reviewing the Rules and Procedures to make them aware of the violation process. 11. STAFF UPDATES — Staff mentioned the last attachment in their packets was the letter to Federal Communications Commission which was sent regarding the STUDIO THRE3 program that aired on December 10 and 15, 2007. A question was asked about whether the Child Protective Services was contacted regarding this program. After a short discussion, the Commissioners asked Lisa Aguilar to contact Child Protective Services regarding the material that aired on those dates. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT—none 13. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS — Joan Veith stated that Leo Estrada was stranded in San Antonio. Carolyn Moon stated that staff normally emailed a copy of the meeting agenda prior to posting the meeting. She requested that staff continue this process. 14. ADJOURNMENT—Connie Gutierrez motioned to adjourn.Joan Veith seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved.The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.