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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 09/15/2008 • • MINUTES , ^t, CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION e�° : OCT 2008 September 15,2008 ,;•-•• ; 13 'e.F DFFicE / PRESENT d 0 s�'7�'f/,/� Chairperson Connie Gutierrez,Commissioners Carolyn Moon,Leo Estrada and Latrice Sellers ABSENT Steve West,Vice Chairperson; City Staff Lisa Aguilar,Assistant City Attorney,Annie Leal E-Government Services,Kim Womack and Andreina Keller,Public Information Services Connie Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m,. and verified the necessary quorum. Carolyn Moon motioned to approve the minutes from the August 18,2008,meeting and Leo Estrada seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. 1. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATION APPEALS— a. "Community Journal" — Dr. Gloria Scott was present. She argued that she did not understand how the displayed podium that read Holiday Inn Emerald Beach was considered advertising as nothing was ever said in the program about the display. Jack Gordy explained what the Rules and Procedures state. Ms. Latrice Sellers argued that the policy was not brought up at the lottery and that she did not believe this constituted as advertisement. Ms. Sellers argued that more definition and clarification was needed on the procedures. Carolyn Moon stated that the rule for"sign" is overly broad, and that the commission needs to better define the rule. She stated further that while she agreed that it was not advertising, under the current rules, it does indeed constitute the sign as advertising. Ms. Moon moved that it would have to be a violation. Leo Estrada seconded, and it was approved with a three votes for the violation and one against. Dr. Scott asked for-clarification on rules and information for future broadcasting and volunteered to be on a committee to better help define the Rules and Procedures. 2. DISCUSSION OF REVISIONS TO THE RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC ACCESS CABLECASTING — Jack Gordy presented issues with procedures. Drop off times that were approved by City Council were improbable as it was impossible for producers to drop off videos at 11:30 a.m.,at his house and also have the same time(11:30am)as the drop off time for Mr.Gordy to drop video's off at Time Warner. The City Council must approve changes.Ms. Moon moved that the changes be made and presented to City Council.Mr.Leo Estrada seconded and all approved. Mr. Gordy recommended changing wording in the memorandum concerning what constitutes advertising which would not have to be approved by City Council. Dr. Scott was asked for her opinion and she agreed with Mr. Gordy's wording in the memorandum.Ms. Moon motioned that the changes be made to the memorandum. There was extensive discussion as to whether Dr. Scott's violation should stand. Mr. Estrada seconded the memorandum. Dr. Scott argued that there should be more clarification on warnings and violations. It was explained that warning and violation is a term that has been used interchangeably in the past. The _SCANNED — Commissioners finally voted on Ms. Moon's motion with three voting for the changes and Ms. Sellers abstaining. 3. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CABLE OPERATOR COMPLAINTS Ms.Womack informed the Commissioners that Ms.Vicki Triplett had contacted the staff that she was unable to attend the meeting due to Hurricane Ike. • Ms. Womack informed the Commissioners that Ms. Triplett had responded to letters from Mr.' Gordy and a letter enclosed explained that the technician made a mistake while working through vacation schedules and apologized. 4. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS COMPLANTS- NONE 5. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEDIA DELIVERY LOGS—NONE 6. CABLE OPERATOR REPORT— Ms. Sellers asked if Time Warner was the only provider of cable to Corpus Christi. Ms. Sellers asked if it was possible for Comcast to come to Corpus. Ms.Lisa Aguilar explained that there are no mandates saying that they could not. 7. PAUG UPDATES —Jack Gordy, explained that the staff and Cable Commission are violating the Rules and Procedures. He proposed that the way that they are doing things is correct; however, is wrong according to the rules and the wording needs to be changed to reflect the way things are done. Ms. Connie Gutierrez decided to appoint members to be on the Committee to revise the Rules and Procedures. She asked Ms. Moon,who declined. Ms. Sellers accepted as well as Mr. Estrada. No date for the first meetings was decided, Ms. Moon suggested that Dr. Scott be added to the committee. PAUG presidents were to also be included in the committee along with input from producers. Kim Womack suggested a survey to be passed out to producers to fill out and provide input. 7. STAFF UPDATES- Annie Leal will continue helping with the commission. Kim Womack introduced Andreina Keller to the Commissioners and informed them that the Public Information Office would be taking over the responsibility. The Commissioners requested that staff provide dates for 2009 meetings in the near future. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT—NONE 9. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS—Ms. Moon said that she was sorry Vicki Triplett was not in attendance as she had a lot of friends who told her that last week a couple of shows were taken off MSNBC. She welcomed Ms. Sellers. 10. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING—Mr. Estrada motioned to adjourn with a second from Ms. Moon. All Commissioners approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.