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LYNWOOD CABLE STUDIO
3560 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD.
LYNWOOD, CA
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
December 9, 1996
I.
H.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A.
Call to Order
B
Pledge of Allegiance
C.
Invocation
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Roll Call
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E. Minutes - October 14, 1996- Regular Meeting
SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Critique of Fourth Annual Cable Awards
B Community Service Day - Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
C Preview Lynwood Showcase #85
HL COMMISSIONERS'/ STAFF REPORT
IV. PUBLIC ORALS
V. ADJOURNMENT - TO NEXT REGULAR MEETING ON
January 13, 1997
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COMMUNITY CABLE ACCESS ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 1996 MEETING
The regular meeting of the Community Cable Access Advisory Commission of the City of
Lynwood was held October 14, 1996, at the Lynwood Cable Studio (The Agenda was
duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.)
Commissioner Ada McZeal called the meeting to order at 5.30 p.m. Commissioners in
attendance were Bill Cunningham, Bill Lewis, A. Ann Fields, Ada McZeal, Ethel Pacheco
Staff present were Johonna Jacobs- Howard and Melinda Porter
Commissioner Cunningham motioned to approve the minutes of the September 9, 1996,
meeting. Commissioner McZeal seconded the motion.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Discuss Fourth Annual Cable Awards
Staff person Howard asked the Commissioners to refer to the memorandum that had been
distributed concerning the Cable Awards. Staff person Howard stated that a guest list was
being developed that would include City Council members, other Commissioners,
organizations, and family members of the Cable Workshop participants. She stated that
about 100 invitations would be sent out. Commissioner McZeal asked if each Workshop
participant would be given a certain number of invitations. Staff person Howard stated
that Workshop participants would be allowed to invite a maximum of five guests. She
stated that the invitations would be created in- house, as was done before, and that an
outside, local printer would be making the programs. Staff person Howard stated
business attire would be suggested for the program instead of dressy She stated that
Room 2 would be set up theater style to accommodate 75 people, with a podium,
microphone, and video projector with a screen because a video would be shown. Staff
person Howard stated that a decorator had already been contracted and decorations would
consist of balloon columns and clusters. She stated that this year's color scheme would be
burgundy, turquoise and mauve, and that those colors had been chosen so that some
previously purchased certificates could be recycled. She stated that Staff person Jaqueline
Cochran would be the host and that there would be a sign -in sheet to keep a record of
attendance. She stated that the suggested emcees were Yolonda Gaskins, Sergio Jaquez,
and Bernard Pendergrass. She stated that Beverly White was the preferred guest speaker
and that two letters had been sent out requesting her participation. She stated that
Beverly White had responded and said that she would be happy to participate but due to a
scheduling conflict, her boss would have to approve it. She stated that a letter had been
sent out to Beverly White's boss, Bill Lord, News Director at KMPC, and that she was
still waiting for a reply She stated that Yolonda Gaskins had already consented to serving
as guest speaker in the event that Beverly White was unavailable. She stated that she
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would wait until the end of the week for a confirmation from Beverly White. She stated
that, in the event that Yolonda Gaskins was moved to guest speaker, her personal
preference for emcee was Dr Jaquez, but that she would leave that up to the
commissioners. Commissioner McZeal asked if Bernard Pedergrass was one of the cable
hosts. Staff person Howard answered yes. Commissioner McZeal stated that because
Bernard had been a host, the community was already familiar with him, and that he was
her choice for emcee. Commissioner Fields stated that Dr Jaquez should be part of the
program.
Staff person Howard stated that the awards that were to be given out at the program had
been itemized. She stated that only one volunteer of the year award would be given out,
due to the cutting of the amount of hours necessary for completion of the class. Staff
person Howard went on to list the other awards that would be given out, the CCAAC
Special Award, Certificates of Participation to all the Cable students, the P.B. Award, and
the Morris Award. She stated that staff had discussed candidates for the P.B. Award, and
that Bernard Pendergrass had been selected. Commissioner Lewis asked what P.B. stood
for Staff person Howard answered Perry Brents. Staff person Howard stated that no one
within this year's class had been selected for the Morris,Award. She stated that Arturo
Campos had done a lot of video production work for Media Services in the past, and that
he was being considered for the Morris Award.
Staff person Howard stated that a caterer had been selected from the names that had been
previously suggested. She stated that Mrs. Dixon would be the caterer Commissioner
Fields asked if anyone from Lynwood had been selected to do the decorations. Staff
person Howard stated that the decorator that had been chosen was not from Lynwood but
that the cost for the chosen decorator was very economical. Commissioner Pacheco asked
if all the enchiladas had to be made with chicken or if they could be made with just cheese.
She stated that she would rather have cheese than chicken. Commissioner Fields
suggested that they should have both. Staff person Howard stated that they could have
both chicken and cheese enchiladas.
Commissioner McZeal asked for any other comments or suggestions. Commissioner
Lewis asked if the best group project would be applicable this year Staff person Howard
stated that Staff person Ron Roberson said that it would be. Commissioner Lewis asked if
the guest list had been expanded to include about 100 people. Staff person Howard stated
that the list would probably be larger than that. Commissioner Lewis asked if Room 2
would accommodate that number of people easily Staff person Howard stated that she
was not expecting everyone who was invited to come. Commissioner Fields stated that it
would be good if the expected 75 guests would show Commissioner Fields stated that
the program emcee had still not been chosen. Commissioner Lewis asked if both Bernard
Pendergrass and Dr Sergio Jaquez had been contacted about the possibility of them
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emceeing the program. Staff person Howard answered no. Commissioner Lewis stated
that Bernard was more closely associated with the cable program and that he might be
more comfortable as an emcee. Commissioner Fields stated that she agreed with
Commissioner Lewis, but that she felt Dr Jaquez should participate somewhere in the
program. Commissioner McZeal suggested that Dr Jaquez and Bernard could co -host
because Dr Jaquez spoke Spanish and Bernard spoke English.
Staff person Howard asked the Commissioner to refer to the sample program and stated
that there were.some empty spaces that needed to be filled. Commissioner Lewis asked
who was going to do the invocation. Commissioner Fields stated that she would be
satisfied with Dr Jaquez doing the invocation. Commissioner Lewis stated that Dr
Jaquez would do a great job Commissioner Lewis asked who was going to do the
recognition of dignitaries. Commissioner McZeal stated that she would. Staff person
Howard asked if the Commissioners would like all of the Council members to have
remarks. Commissioner Lewis suggested that all of the Council members names be
included in the program but that only Mayor Paul Richards be asked to have remarks.
Commissioner Pacheco asked if the Pledge of Allegiance would be said during the
program. Staff person Howard asked if the Commissioners wanted to have the flag salute
and the singing of the National Anthem. Commissioner Lewis stated that he'd rather have
the singing of the National Anthem. Staff person Howard stated that she'd lined up
someone to sing. Staff person Howard asked who was going to introduce the Master of
Ceremonies. Commissioner McZeal stated that she would.
Staff person Howard asked the Commissioners if they'd decided on a name for the
CCAAC Special Award. Commissioner Fields stated that she had suggested the award be
named after Commissioner Cunningham. Commissioner Lewis stated that he liked that
idea. Staff person Howard asked if they wanted the award to be called the William H.
Cunningham Cable Award. Commissioner Lewis stated that the award should encompass
community commitment and dedication. Commissioner Lewis made a motion to re -name
the CCAAC Special Award the William H. Cunningham Cable Award. Commissioner
Fields seconded the motion. Commissioner McZeal called for a vote. All of the
Commissioner voted to approve the motion except for Commissioner Cunningham, who
abstained.
B. Preview Lynwood Showcase #84
Commissioner Lewis asked if anyone had been called to view last month's Lynwood
Showcase. Staff person Howard stated that no one had been called to view last month's
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Lynwood Showcase because it did not air She stated that Media Services had been given
additional video production responsibilities which included producing videos for the bi-
weekly Council meetings, entitled Profiles in Progress, and participating in Community
10,000, the City's bone marrow drive. Commissioner Lewis stated that it seemed as
though more staff needed to be added to Media Services. Staff person Howard stated that
Media Services needed another video production person. Commissioner McZeal asked
how many more staff people were needed. Staff person Howard stated that Media
Services needed at least one more skilled, experienced video production person.
Commissioner Lewis suggested that what Media Services needed was a news camera man.
Staff person Howard stated that that would be helpful. Commissioner Fields asked if the
increasing of Media Services duties was a political move to eliminate the Lynwood
Showcase. Staff person Howard answered no, and stated that the purpose of the Profiles
in Progress video was to inform those who don't have cable what is going on in the City
Commissioner McZeal suggested that the Commissioners let Council know that Media
Services needs more staff. Commissioner Lewis stated that it was the Commissions
responsibility to produce a Lynwood Showcase every month and that if the demands on
Media Services are too great to allow them to do so, the Commission would not be able to
fulfill its duty Commissioner McZeal suggested that the Commission write a formal letter
to the Council requesting additional help. Commissioner Lewis stated that the
Commission could use staff to compose a letter Commissioner Fields stated that staff
should inform the Commission of what they needed in order to continue to produce the
Lynwood Showcase and to fulfill their new video production responsibilities, as well.
Commissioner McZeal stated that a letter should be composed to include staff's needs, it
would be signed by the Commissioners, and she would hand deliver it to Council.
Commissioner Lewis stated that specific example should be given in the letter
Commissioner Cunningham stated that the Commissions only concern should be the
Lynwood Showcase and that everything else should be left out of the letter
Commissioner Lewis stated that he thought some of the graphics in the Lynwood
Showcase, concerning the bone marrow donation, were misleading. Staff person Howard
stated that those graphics consisted of the wordings of the Community 10,000 Program.
Commissioner Lewis stated that he'd also found some other graphics within the Lynwood
Showcase that needed improvement. Staff person Howard stated staff did not have the
time to go back and insert anything else into the Lynwood Showcase, due their extremely
large workload packed schedule. She stated that the Commission should draft some
guidelines, in writing, that they would like used for every Lynwood Showcase so that staff
can take these policies into consideration during the production phase. Commissioner
Cunningham stated that he didn't want the Commission to draft any guidelines and that he
thought the Lynwood Showcase was good.
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C. Commissioners'/ Staff Report
Staff person Howard stated that she did not have a problem following the direction or
suggestions of the Commission but that she would like to be informed of those
beforehand, so that she can make the adjustments necessary She stated that the
development of a policy statement by the Commission, to be used as a guideline for the
Showcase, would allow staff to produce a video that would meet everyone's needs. She
asked that the Commissioners also take into consideration the increased amount of
responsibilities that have been placed on staff.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE COMMUNITY CABLE
ACCESS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:25
P.M.