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CITY OF LYNWOOD
11330 Bullis imad
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city council Chambers R E C EIV E D I.
5: 30 P.M. CITY OF LYNWOOD
CITY CLERKS OFrICE
AGENDA FEg U 9 1990
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I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A
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A. CALL TO ORDER _/ , id� �� q �� �
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE QS �� ,�L,�i"'"F3
C. ROLL CALL Af��, ''
D. MINUTES - December 11, 1989 Regular Mee�ing "��� y
October 11, 1989 Regular Meeting V i
October 30, 1989 Special Meeting '
II. SCHEDULED MATTERS �
1. PROPOSAL FROM RECREATION AND PARKS REGARDING COMMUNITY
ACCESS INVOLVEMENT �
2. DISCUSSION OF LYNWOOD SHOWCASE - APPROVAL OF PROPOSED '
OUTLINE !
3. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: �
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A. Letter from Tom Girner, General Manager of ,
Continental Cablevision �
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B. Update on Cable Television Re-Regulation �
ADJOURNMENT ,
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING FOR MARCH 12, 1990 AT 5:30 '
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHANINBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ,
ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA
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COP'II�fUNITY ACCESS ADVISORY BOARD
" Mir;utes for the Meeting of
December 11, 1990
The regular meeting of the Community Access Advisory Board of the
City of Lynwood, California was held on December 11, 1990 in the
Council Chambers of the City Aall. (The agenda was duly posted
as prescribed by the Brown Act).
Chairperson Mary Wright called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Members in attendance were Mary Wright, Bill Cunningham, and
Ann Fields. Absent were Rev. C. C. Coleman and Ada McZeal.
Staff present were Gerald W. Forde, Carol de Jesus, and Roger
Aaley.
Mr. Forde introduced Roger Haley, new Administrative Analyst III.
Mr. Haley worked with the City of Compton prior to coming to the
City of Lynwood.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
1. LYNWOOD SHOWCASE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Board Chairperson Mary Wright met with subcommittee member,
Ada McZeal and Gene Harris on November 20 to discuss the
Lynwood Showcase project. She summarized what transpired
during the meeting.
Gene Harris will do the script outline of the Lynwood
Showcase which will highlight the following activities: ;
-Focus on Teen Council and the Chairman
-Footage on Teen Center
-Football highlights
-St. Francis Hospital
-Community bulletin for upcoming events for next month �
Mr. Harris hoped to have the pilot show done by February 14, I
1990. He anticipated that the professional logo and art work �
will be finished by then. A casting call to promote ,
publicity was also planned to be held at Bateman xall.
Mary Wright and Ann Fields attended the video training
workshops sponsored by Continental Cablevision on November 29 �
sessions. They expressed great enthusiasm with the traininq
they received. The cable staff also showed them how to pack ,
and unpack the equipments. The company has a full series of
volunteers ranging from make-up people to technical
operators. The cable company will schedule another tour on
the second week of January and they invited the board members
to see the entire site and access programming operations. �
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John Clodfelter, liaison person for the cable company,
expressed his support to help launch the Lynwood Showcase
project by volunteering to draft a script. He also expressed
that if the City plans to get sponsorships and paid ads for
the program, it cannot avail itself of the use of the public
access channel for such type of activity.
Board Chairperson Mary Wright mentioned to the board of Perry
Brent's active access programming participation with the
cable company. He is currently in charge of the "Lynwood
Now", a program which used to be handled by Rogers
Cablesystems.
Perry Brent explained that the Continental Cablesystem has
an outline of production worksheets that they give to all
access users.
The board decided to do the following prior to the next
meeting:
-get samples of scripts from Continental Cablevision
-to get hold of Gene Harris
-plan a day for subcommittee to start the script
-get Perry Brent involved
Bill Cunningham was appointed to be the alternate committee i
member.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at i
6:10 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 1990. i
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Minutes for the Meeting of
October 11, 1989
The regular meeting of the Community Access Advisory Board of the
City of Lynwood, California was held on October 11, 1989 in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall. (The agenda was duly posted
' as prescribed by the Brown Act).
Chairperson Mary Wright called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Members in attendance were Mary Wright, Bill Cunningham, and
Ada Mc2ea1 and C.C. Coleman. Absent was Ann Fields. Staff
present were Gerald W. Forde and Carol de Jesus.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
1. REVIEW OF UPDATED PROPOSAL FROM GENE HARRIS
Mr. Gene Harris presented his proposal update to the Board
(see attached). He expressed his willingness to work with
the Lynwood Showcase and do a pilot for the program on a
voluntary basis.
Mr. Harris mentioned that he has met with John Clodfelter I
and Jeff Trujillo of the Continental Cablesystems and has !
discussed with them the type of equipments available to him,
time frame for the production and any monetary funds that �
might be necessary. I
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The public service portion of the contract with the ;
cablesystems implied that the city could have access to the
equipment. There are about 15 volunteers who help in the i
production of shows at the Bellflower Branch and the
cablesystems staff indicated that the City can utilize their
assistance in the production of the Lynwood Showcase.
Chairperson Wright suggested that the Lynwood local residents I
should be encouraged to get into the training workshops. The
board agreed that the city should develop its own volunteer
staff through the training workshop.
Mr. Harris expressed that a realistic time frame for the '
Lynwood Showcase to get started is January 1, considering all
the holidays, getting all the segments together, remote �
shooting around Lynwood, etc. According to him, there is no
real cost on the part of the City to start this project. The �
expenses the city will incur will be on decorations, art ;
works and sets. Mr. Harris further stated that we put �
together the package and ask other cities to become partners
with the city.
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Mary Wright explained that the Community Access Advisory
- Board has.to make a specific presentation to the Council to
show the Lynwood Showcase together with the information on
the.allocation of funds for production. Mr. Harris asked the
board to refer to his original proposal where he indicated ,
., some avenues on how to bring in revenue money to the city.
Mr. Forde suggested that the Board can start with the Lynwood
Showcase. The subcommittee members should sit down and
identify what is needed to be done and make its
� recommendations. Since the board meet only once a month and
immediate action is needed, the board set a special meeting
for October 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Before the meeting adjourned, Mr. Harris presented three
- clips'he produced. :
. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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Mr. Gerald Forde
Assistant Citv Manaaer
CitY of Lvnwood
11��0 Fullis Foad
LYnwood. CA 9U�62
RE: E:;clusively Lynwood T.V. F'reposal Update, and the Communitv
A%_ces= Advisorv board
De�r Mr. Forde:
Thank you +or your intere�t in our ideas concerrir�q the LYnwood
cable station. I have received a full report on the concern=
and remar4:s mrde at. the September 18, 1985' meetinq concernino my
�il'GGUSB 1 on Excl usi vel v Lyr�wood Tel evi si on.
A. In res[��onse to the question aGout mY Possible involvert�ant in
yo��r propesed City Eeat and/or Lvnwood Show�ase proiects:
H) t.r�ounh e:� i. st i r�a i nforrn�ti on i s s4::etchy at best , as a pro-
fe==_Sonal I pride myself on the ability to produce to suit.
Ves, I wo��ld be willir�g to donate so�T�_ time to your prc�ect.
B. Ir� �nswer to tne question about the cost to the citv should
i�r:plenentation of "Ev.clusively Lvnwood Television." or some
Ga� thereof be approved, I am not interested in chrrainq
the cit.y onF thir� dime. We do r�ot wnnt to he ver�dors, wE
want to be aartners.
Our qocl i� to work: in a joint venture situation or perhaps -
ns city employees. Openinq and opEratinq the e;;istinq Lyn-
wood cat�1E facility as rn office and planning location will
enhance our efforts and decrease c�ur costs. SYStematic and
e:;peditious developm=nt of detailed cost information can, and
wi;l Ge produced once the Communitv H��ess Advisory Fnard i
selects and defines the product it wants produced. Costs I
v�.ry widely and can onlY be con±rolled �nd limited when pro-
fessioncl people hcve clearly defined parameters within which j
to operate rnd mal::e decisions.
We should meet soor� �nd continue plans to present new media
concepts to the public that will enrich the Voung, the old,
and the community.
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C. In answer to the ouEStion about senior citi�en oriented '
shows: In my files there is a conceGt which has been used
before and with sorr�e success. A cross between "b�� Minutes" ;
and Roots. "The History of Lvnwood" would feature short �
stories from local seniors about Lvn�•+ood past, half fiction, ;
ha�lf fact, all entertainment and verv funnv.
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So Mr. Forde, and ladies and qentlemen of the CommunitV Acce=_s
Advisorv Board, I loolc forwar-d to sitti�q d�wn to tal4: to you in
the verv near future.
If we worl: toqether we can produce an econorr�icallv fea.sible
ser of er�tertaininq, educational, ar�d informative Groqrammir�q
conceuts tl�rt can also sErvE to prort�o±E the cor�cerns and achieve-
ments of the city and those who serve it. �
Thanl:inq you in cd'vance for your interest a.r�d your timelv
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4375 Mrrtin L. k::iri❑ F]vG., Suite E
Lvnwood, CA 90�6�-'6�9
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GENE HARRIS �
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400 So. Bever]y Dr., Suile 214
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(213) ?81-2261(IrA
(213) 608-7681(�
Radio Experience:
� 1988-Present Evening Personality - Gospel Music Director
KGFJ ] 230 A.M., Los Ange]es, CA
1982-1988 A.M: P.M. Drive Personality - Program Director
XHRM 925 F.M., San Diego, CA
198a1982 Drive Personality - Promotions Director
KiJKQ 1060 A.M., Phcenix, AZ
1978-1980 Morning Drive Personality - Producdon Director
KSDS 88.3 F.M., San Diego, CA
Radio Consultant
1986-1988 ABC Radio Network, New York, NY
1981-1982 NBS Radio Network, Hollywood, CA
Television Experience:
1988-1989 Co-Host for "Music in Mobon"
K7TY Channe169, San Diego, CA
1987-1988 Music News on "Spectrum"
KG'I'V Channel 70, San Diego, CA
1985-1986 Host of weekly video series "Hot dc Heavy"
XE7'V Channel6, San Diego, CA
Print Media:
1989-Present Publisher - "7'he Gospel Track"
Beverly Hills, CA
1988-1989 Writer for the "Monitor News"
San Diego, CA �
1985-1986 Entertainment Editor for "Tuned-In Magazine" I
San Diego, CA ,
Education
]975-1980 San Diego State Univetsity , ,
San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science: Radio & TV Communications
197]-1974 Linmin High School
$an Diego, CA ,
Referentes: Available upon request. �
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` COMA`.UNITY ACCESS ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes for the Special Meeting of
October 30, 1989
The special meeting of the Community Access Advisory Board of the
City of Lynwood, California was held on October 30, 1989 in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall. (The agenda was duly posted
as prescribed by the Brown Act).
Chairperson Mary Wright called the meeting to order at 5:35 P.M.
Members - in attendance were Mary Wright, Bill Cunningham, Ann
Fields, Ada McZeal and C.C. Coleman. Staff present were Gerald w.
Forde and Carol de Jesus.
Chairperson Mary Wright made a motion to excuse Ann Fields last
regular meeting of October 11, 1989. Mr. Forde inadvertently
forgot to inform the board of Ms. Fields' request to be excused
for the said meeting. Motion to excuse Ms. Fields was carried.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
1. REVIEW OF LYNWOOD INFORMATION INC. BUDGET
It was suggested that the professional and contractual line
item be raised from $7,400 FY 88/89 to $10,000 for FY 89/90.
Chairperson Mary Wright made a motion to adopt the LII
Budget, seconded by C.C. Coleman and William Cunningham.
Motion was carried to adopt the LII Budget with the
inclusion of 510,000 for professional and contractual
services.
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2. REVIEW OF LYNWOOD SHOWCASE PROGRAM ,
A motion was made to proceed with the pilot show as outlined �
on the Lynwood Showcase program seconded.by Board member Bill i
Cunningham. Motion carried.
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Mr. Harris sugqested of a more glitsy type of a showcase i
presentation. �
Mr. Forde suggested that the pilot show should include: �
-the present City Council !
-events such as: �
a. earthquake '
b. sports highlighting winter program at the high school
c. census �
d. medical update
The board decided to set a subcommittee meeting to meet with I
Gene Harris to discuss the showcase at length. �
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Minutes for the Meeting of
October 11, 1989
The regular meeting of the Community Access Advisory Board of the
City of Lynwood, California was held on October 11, 1989 in the
Council Chambers of the City Aall. iThe agenda was duly posted
as prescribed by the Brown Act).
Chairperson Mary Wright called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Members in attendance were Mary Wright, Bill Cunningham, and
Ada McZeal and C.C: Coleman. Absent was Ann Fields. 5taff
present were Gerald W. Forde and Carol de Jesus.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
1. REVIEW OF UPDATED PROPOSAL FROM GENE HARRIS
Mr. Gene Harris presented his proposal update to the Board
(see attached). He expressed his willingness to work with
the Lynwood Showcase and do a pilot for the program on a
voluntary basis.
Mr. Harris mentioned that he has met with John Clodfelter
and Jeff Trujillo of the Continental Cablesystems and has
discussed with them the type of equipments available to him,
time frame for the production and any monetary funds that
might be necessary.
The public service portion of the contract with the
cablesystems implied that the city could have access to the
equipment. There are about 15 volunteers who help in the
production of shows at the Bellflower Branch and the
cablesystems staff indicated that the City can utilize their
assistance in the production of the Lynwood Showcase.
Chairperson Wright suggested that the Lynwood local residents
should be encouraged to get into the training workshops. The
board agreed that the city should develop its own volunteer
staff through the training workshop.
Mr. Harris expressed that a realistic time frame for the
Lynwood Showcase to get started is January l, considering all
the holidays, getting all the segments together, remote
shooting around Lynwood, etc. According to him, there i5 no
real cost on the part of the City to start this project. The •
expenses the city will incur will be on decorations, art
works and sets. Mr. Harris further stated that we put
together the package and ask other cities to become partners
with the city.
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Mary Wright explained that the Community Access Advisory
Board has to make a specific presentation to the Council to
show the Lynwood Showcase together with the information on
the allocation of funds for production. Mr. Harris asked the
board to refer to his original proposal where he indicated
some avenues on hqw to bring in revenue money to the city.
Mr. Forde suggested that the Board can start with the Lynwood
Showcase. The subcommittee members should sit down and
identify what is needed to be done and make its
recommendations. Since the board meet only once a month and
immediate action is needed, the board set a special meeting
for October 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Before the meeting adjourned, Mr. Harris presented three
clips he produced.
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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Title: Lynwood Showcas�� �
� �Date: 2/9/90
Opening of='Program/Introduction - run opening credits/music.
A. Open with the first segmen[ video on the Lynwood Youth Commission.
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B. Host in[roduces this edition of Lynwood Showcase and informs
, the audience as to the special guests in the studio for this
, program. (host will also talk about wha[ Lynwood Showcase is about).
;. -�- G.-Break:€or-announcemenG-..-_._ .„ :_._.._ t'- ��.._._:. __. .
First Segment� ' ,� �
,.. A. Interview representative(s) of Youth Commission`. _..
, Host continues segment with guests, discussion S end
B. BYeak for announcement
Second Segment
A. Open with video clips of the Community Bulletin Board-Seniors.
B. Hosts introduces/interviews representative of Lynwood Senior Cit3zens. ,
Intermittently throughout the interviews, guests will refer to clips
of Senior activities in Lynwood.
C..Break for announcement
, � Third Segmant
A. Host inproduces_ and interviews Mayor Robert Henning/new projects coming
up/out of City Hall.
B. Have host and Mayor close out the segment with comments e.couraging
citizens [o get involved with Lynwood activities and events.
'. ��� � � C. Run closing�credits/music. . �
� *If known at time of taping, host, at en3 of program will announce what to .
; expect on the next edition of Lynwood Showcase �
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' Title: Lynwood Showca� . ��
� �Date: 2/9/90
Opening of:'Program/Ineroduction - run opening credits/music. �
� A. Open with the first segment video on the Lynwood Youth Co�ission.
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B. Host inEroduces this edition of Lynwood Showcase and informs'
the audience as to the special guests in the studio for this
, program. (host will also talk about what Lynwood Showcase is about)..._ :
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Host continues segment with guests, discussion & end "�_
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B. Break for announcement :.
Second Segment "
A. Open with video clips of the Community Bulletin Board-Seniors.
. B. Hosts introduces/interviews representative of Lynwood Senior Citizens. „
Intermittently throughout the interviews, guests will refer to clips
of Senior activities in Lynwood.
" C. . Break for announcement "�" ` ' -' ' "-''
Third Segment
A. HosC ineroduces, and interviews Mayor Robert Henning/new projects coming
up/out of City Hall. ° - -
� B. Have host and Mayor close out the segment with comments e:couraging
citizens to get involved vith Lynwood activities and events.
C: Run closing 'credits/music. � ' � �� �
*If known at time of taping, host, at en3 of program will announce what to ,
expect on the next edition of Lynwood Showcase '
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'_„ * Added Z channels to the basic channel Iine up as follows:
- Turner Network Television (Channel 42)
- The Comedy Channel (Channel to be determined)
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PICTARB QIIALITY: �
* Activated new trunk line throughout the system which
reduces equipment failure and allows for greater care in
balancing and maintaining the entire system.
* Established a preventative maintenance program to increase
technical reliability and keep outages within our control
virtually non existent.
' * Cleared up reception problems on channels 11 and 17 to
eliminate the need for duplicated programming on other
channels thus paving the way for channel additions such as
TNT and the Comedy Channel. �
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CIISTOMBR SSRVICS:
* Added one service technician to ensure 24 hour service on
all repair calls.
* Added 3 in house installers to reduce our dependency on
outside contractqrs to ensure higher quality installations.
All installation appointments can be made within a 4 hour
service window and can be coropleted within 2 days of the'.
sales order depending on the customer"s schedule. �
* Added an"installation supervisor to perform guality control
checks on completed installs as well as per£orm special
projects requested by customers.
� *,Added 4 part time customer service reps to expand our phdne
hours to 6pro on Saturdays,and Spro on week nights.
* Added 5 part time telemarketers to perform customer
reminder calls for installation appointments as well as
_ customer satis£action checks after completed installations.
* Added 8 full time in house direct sales representative� to
i ' ensure higher quality sales and less customer confusion due
to misinformation and/or miscommunication. �
� Competed reorganization of custoroer service department to'
allow for 3 additional representatives to help answer
`customer calls and ensure that at least 95% if incoming
calls are answered in a timely fashion.
* Provided service to an average of at least 150 previously
j un-wired single family of multiple dwelling residences each
, month as customers request service. '
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. � , . . Preoiu� prices indude: Ist pay IS9,001 ; ind-7th pay fSi.00)
i�NG BEACN SIHNaNS CABLE iY� � ;4 �fT2.90 . f27,10 . f37.40 � f17.10 � 457.10 :�t1,50. � Nex prices.efiective I-I-90. - " . . � ��
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�CEAAIt05 APGLLO CAPLE - 31 SISAS� 520,40 f3i,85 f10,8U f{8.75 S1,P5 ��� qate increase xill ocNr saae tiae in�i990. Aoopnt i: not yet detenined.
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LP.Y.ENO�U JOHES 53 S1B.90 � 523.90 f33.85 t43.B� � S{5.55 � SI.50 Aate invease eill occur in March, 199J. A�ount is not yet detenined:
� � ' , . Preniu� Services are sold a-la-carte and in peckages. . • '
- � � . Preeiu� service prices range fron f7.95 - I9.95. ��
� SOU1N GAiE LIBEAiY CABLE ' S3 f19.95 f18�.�5 ;PB:IS � S3A.45 f18.95 ' ft.00 Rate increase .ay oaur in I990. qeaunt is not yet deter.ined.
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. - Pre�iu� services are zold in packaqes.
� � . Pre�iu� prices include: Izt pay ISII,001 � tnd p�y (f1.001 � 3rd-7th pay If8.001
DONHEI' WH71NENiAL CABLEVISION �S fN.95 f18.90 �S18.B5 f36.BD t41J5 f2,00 Rate increase eay oc[ur in 1990. A�ount is nat yel delenined.
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F4Z LYnwood
Continental Cablevision maintains a deep commitment to
providing outstanding service in comrnunity television.
The past year has brought us much �uccess as,we have '
continued to expand our quantity and quality of production.
This growth and attention to detail has brought us several '
, national and regional awards as well as a commendation from
the city.
Our dedicated staff and volunteers keep our production van,
studio and,editing equipment operating day and night. -
Throughout'1989 the Community Channel it28 has been programmed .
' with over 25 hours per week of local programming. We are
very proud of our programming and feel it specifically
addresses the needs and interests of our community.
What £ollows are some of the highlights to the local
programming services we have provided to the city of
' Lynwood in 1989. .
OVfiRVIEW OF PROGR9MMING
- Comm�n� v JoL?rnal: This is a community affairs
magazine style program covers news, special
events and human interest stories. Segments are
produced by staff and community access volunteers. I
Lynwood segments have included the Martain Luther King
Jr. Blvd. dedication, Lynwood Youth Council, the Nun'
Run, Lynwood Teen Center and a report on the status of'
. over-crowding in Lynwood schools
- L4�1 Sg4s�5_ •ov ��: These are elaborate multi-
camera productions o£ complete sporting events
., incorporating play-by-play and color announcers,
character generated graphics and slow motion instant
_replay. We have provided Game of the Week coveraee
° �'s:�"� ' to high school football and basketball games. At the
end of every garoe Continental Cablevision has awarded
the player of the garoe with a trophy. Other sports
covered during the past year have included baseball,
- boxing, hockey, speedskating and 5/l0. K runs.
- Special fivent Coverage:
Some of the events covered during the past year have`
•, included the Lynwood Candy Cane Lane Parade, Miss
' Lynwood Pageant, Golden Gloves Boxing championships,
Gang Summit Conference, Town Meeting coverage,
Tribute to Black $ntertainment, Lynwood Comedy Club
' Night, Lynwood High School Talent Show, Celebrity
$asketball, Long Beach B1vd. Ground Breaking
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• - Lv�wood I�IQF'L• This program is produced by the Lynwood
"' Recreation and Parks Dept. and highlights the
recreational activities within Lynwood
: - P_t�b_li� 8s���� In an effort to get the community more
involved, our public facilities are made
available free to all residents whether or not they^
subscribe to cable television. Public access�
productions have covered many subjects concerning this
community. The following are some of the public
access productions aired during the past year:
* Creative Lifestyles: Issues affecting senior
citizens �
, * Sports Corner: Highlights of local sports
* Nosotros Now: Discussions with Hispanics in the
entertainment industry
* Almost There: Monthly soap opera about issues
' affecting young adults
* Hosana Chapel.Concerts
* Drive-by Agony: Discussions about the gang
problem
* Compton College Presents: Produced by Compton
College students
* Hearts on Fire: Christian rock videos
* Mid Cities Today: Issues affecting the Mid Cities
* Ascend: Focuses on community service groups
* Christian Experience: A Christian perspective •
on modern problems
= t1� � Mana��: This is a"Live" call-in program
- hosted by the General Manager of Continental
Cablevision. Cable customers can call in and ask
.- questions about cable service and programming.
_ - Fdt?cat�onal pro�ramminE:
* 5-2-6 $omework Helpline: Call-in program with
homework�assistance:
- * English as a Second Language: Instructional
series
','' � - Special Docam.n -� G: In depth programs about �
_ community issues requiring extentive research and
editing time.
* Gangs - Facts Every Parent Should Know: This Ace
and Diamond award winning program was a joint
production of Continental Cablevision, the City
of Lynwood and the L.A. County Sheriff. It
discusses the characteristics of gangs and
alternatives to membership,
._ * What if. a Child Cried and No One Heard...: �
. Focuse�; on the issues of foster parenting
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OTHER COMMONITY TSLEVISION SBRVICES �
- CommLxnitv Te1_evision Workshoos: Offered free o£
charge to residents whether or not they are cable
television customers. Participants are taught how,to
operate video cameras and studio equipment, lighting,
audio techniques and program production techniques.'
Workshops are conducted every quarter. Two special
City of Lynwood warkshops we conducted over this past
year for the Recreation and Parks staff and for the'
Lynwood Access Advisory Board
- -,�omm�n� v Bulletin Board: Appears on the Community .
television channel between 12 a.m. - 5 p.m, and
° between 10 p,m. and 12 a.m. These video text
� announcements are run in serie� anr� are repeated
continuously thruoghout the day. The multiple
airings ensure that Lynwood residents are kept
abreast of cornmunity activties
- tlon hlv .omm�nity T 1.v� �on Proeram •a1 nda :
This a complete listing and description of all the '
programming aired on the Community Channel in �any
given month. The calendar is mailed to many residents
and groups in the community and is also available for
pick-up at the cable TV office, the city hall,and the
library.
- Pr.�� •ov raa�: In addition.to publishing the monthly
calendar the community program schedule also appears
in several newspapers and in the Press Telegram"s ,
weekly TV Guide. Press releases are sent to local .
newspapers on a regular basis to inform the community.
of local programming and workshops
, AWARDS AND CO�iMENDATIONS
' -` A�E AYt.�z�cl_ From the National Cable Television
Association for Public Affairs programroing "Gang:, -
' Facts Every Parent Should Know"
- Hometown IJ�A Video Award: From the National Federation
• of Local Cable Programmers £or Informational
Programming "Gangs ..."
' - PP Diamr,nd Aw�: From the Southern California
Cable Association for Best Overall Programmirig,
- Community Impact and Special Achievement
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- Two Commenc�ations from the County of Los Angeles for
. producing the Mental Health Symposium and the Foster.
parenting program
- Commendation from the City of Lynwood for all the
efforts we put int� the produr�.}on o£ "Gangs - Facts
Every Parent Should Know" .
Programs in Development
- Lvnwood Showcase: This will be a rnagazine format
•� pro�rr�m and will be a joint �rodur_tion of city staff
- and Continental Cablevision staff. The program is
expected to highlight city services and activities ,
within Lynwood ,
- Lvnwood Women's Commission: This program will address
many of the problems and issues that women face in �
today"s society
- B� Zs���.� This is a talk forum about important
community issues with members of the press and
coromunity leaders
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, • PROGE8810N/.L COflGOP�iION
UPDATE ON CABLE TELEVISION RE-REGULATION
� January 15, 1990
Dear Administrator:
As the public is becoming increasingly concerned about
rising cable television rates without a corresponding rise in the
level of service, you should know that good news is hopefully
forthcoming.
Due to mounting pressure, there are currently about a dozen
bills in Congress providing for increased regulation of cable
operators and for increased competition. Additionally, new FCC
Chairman A1 Sikes has indicated that the Commission will soon
complete its own study and likely make regulatory changes.
While no one can say for certain what reforms will be made,
the consensus of opinion among legislative aides and industry
analysts is that in 1990:
1. The FCC may assume responsibility for rate reaulation
(rather than a return to local control), tied to some formula for
increases based on inflation and programming costs;
2. Congress may approve some form of an anti-traffickina
measure, prohibiting sales of cable systems held less than 5
years. This is viewed as a means of eliminating the speculation
in system ownership requiring rate increases to service
acquisition debts;
3. The percentage of market share by Multiple System I
Operators would be limited to, probably, 15� of all U.S. cable i
subscriUers to further encourage competition; and �
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absence of which allows for local rate control, would be �
redefined from requiring at least three off-air signals to t
perhaps including other multiple channel providers such as i
wireless cable. As other multiple channel providers are in the �
early stages of development, such a change would lead to federal ,
rate regulation or even a return to local rate regulation in �
nearly all franchise areas. FCC Chairman Sikes has recently
stated, °I have a fundamental distaste for monopolization". �
Some congressional bills would allow telephone companies to ' I
compeie in video distribution markets which include their i
service areas.
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'`' What does all of this mean to your City or County?
Certainly any new franchise or refranchising agreements to be
executed should contain provision for full implementation of any
increased local regulatory power not preempted by State or
federal law. Indeed, if your City or County desires rate
regulation authority, such procedures should be currently adopted
in the enabling ordinance so that they may be immediately
utilized if and when the law allows.
The following are a couple of other areas of opportunity
often missed by �cities and counties when negotiating or
renegotiating cable television franchise agreements and enabling
ordinances.
First, there is no reason why a substantial application or
renewal fee cannot be required of the applicant in conjunction
with the process. This can be used to cover the costs incurred
by the City or CoLnty �or lega:., eaginearing and other
assistance. Alternatively, the City or County could simply
require reimbursement for any such costs as a condition of
granting or renewing the franchise.
Additionally, the opportunity for requiring a rebuilding or
upgrade of the capacity of the cable system by the operator is
frequently overlooked during franchise negotiations. All too
often certain promises are made to provide increased services at �
some point in the future with no legally binding agreement to do
so. And, incidentally, a City or County can make or request a
rebuild or upgrade proposal from an existing operator at any
time, not just when the franchise is up for renewal. Indeed, an
operator may jump at the chance to offer a rebuild of the system
in exchange for receiving a new and longer franchise term.
Please do not hesitate to call or write to me if you have
any questions. i
Very sincerely, i
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BURFORD, SCHOFIELD & SCHILLER, INC., has extensive e�cperience in
cable communication matters. Now in private practice represent-
ing numerous cities and counties in various cable matters, he was ,
formerly in-house with a major multiple system operator. I
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� Telephone: (415) 937-49�:�
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��c� PUBLIC NOTICE
°'• F[DERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
. 1819 M STREE7 N.W. 1160
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554
� '-� News rnedle hformary'oh 2 02/832-5050. Recorded listing ol releeses aid texLS 202/832�0002.
January 3, 7990
FCC to Hold First of Three,Cable Hearings in Gos Angeles
The Federal Communications Commi.�sion announced on December 28, 1g8g,
that it will convene three field hearings as part of its comprehensive study
on the status of the cable industry's operations since enactment of the Cabl.e
Communications Policy Act of 1g$4, See Notice of Jn uir in MM Docket No. 8g_
, 600, FCC 89-345 (released December 29, 1 989) ("Cable in uir
will be in Los Angeles, California on February 12, � � Q--Y��' These hearings
March 2, 1990; and St. Louis, Missouri (date to be a noun�ed�ndo, Florida on
The first of these hearinpq is scheduled for Monday, February 12, 1990,
at City Flall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, from 9:30 a.m. until no
later than 5:30 p,m, The focus of the Los qngeles hearing will be the impact I
of the Cable Act of 1g84 and subsequent cable TV developments on program supply
and the �
cable matter�s from lo aln off cials other interested I
parties. Amonq p,eneral cable matters, the Orlando hearing will address the I
statc of competition to cable and the.iLture direction of cable technology, and �
thc St. Louls hearinp, will address the lmpact oP the Cable Act on local cable 1
regulation, lncluding city/cable relatlons and service quality,
Parties wishing to make oral presentations at the first hearing should I
submit written requests by close-of-business, Tuesday, January 16, 1990, to the
Office of Plans and Policy, FCC, 191g,M Street, N.W,, Room 822, Washington,
D.C. 2055U, Attention: Jim Hudgens. Such requcsts should clearly identif�r �
the speaker, the organization represented (lf any), expericnce and training I
relevant to the lssues to be discussed, partJcularly as they relate to the cahle
TV industry and the Commission's pending Cable inquir�� and the specific topic �
or topics to be discussed. Depending on the number of requests, it may be
necessary to limit the number of' presenters. If so, we uill endeavor to select �
speakers for the hearing so as to obtain a broad and informed viewpoint. In
order to allow time for oral discussion and dialogue, presentations will be �
limited to five minutes for group representatives and three minutes for speakers I
representing themselves or single firins. Interested parties are also encouraged I
to coordinate and/or consolidate their presentations to prevent duplication, i
An original and 10 copies of all speakers' proposed remarks or draft I
testimony, including a summary of no more than two pages, should be submitted '
by Monday, February 5, 1990 to: �
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