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LYNWOOD CABLE STUDIO
3560 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD.
LYNWOOD, CA
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
July 8, 1996
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Call to Order
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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Roll Call
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II. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. CCAAC Bylaws/Election of Officers
B CCAAC Itemize List for Cable Franchise Agreement
C Preview of Lynwood Showcase #81
IV. COMMISSIONERS'/ STAFF REPORT
V. PUBLIC ORALS
VI. ADJOURNMENT - TO NEXT REGULAR MEETING
ON August 12, 1996
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MINUTES OF THE NNE 10, 1996 MEETING
The regular meeting of the Community Cable Access Advisory Commission of the City of
Lynwood was held June 10, 1996, at the Lynwood Cable Studio. (The Agenda was duly
posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.)
Commissioner Bill Lewis called the meeting to order at 5.30 P.M. Commissioners in
attendance were Ethel Pacheco, Bill Lewis, Ada McZeal, Bill Cunningham and A. Ann
Fields.
Staff present were Johonna Jacobs - Howard, Ron Roberson and Serena Coulson.
Commissioner Cunningham motioned to approve the minutes of the May 13, 1996,
meeting. Commissioner Pacheco seconded the motion.
I. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Letter of Invitation (Lynwood Chamber of Commerce)
Commissioner Lewis read to the Commissioners the Letter of Invitation
from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, regarding the open house in
celebration of its 50th Anniversary on Thursday, June 13, 1996.
Commissioner Cunningham asked is the CCAAC being asked to participate
in the event in any way that day Commissioner Lewis stated that he has
not received any communication regarding the participation of the
Commissioners, only the letter of invitation requesting our attendance.
H. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Election of CCAAC Officers
Commissioner Lewis asked, how long is the term for CCAAC officers? Staff
person Howard stated that the term for CCAAC officers is one year
Commissioner Fields asked is there any way that the term of CCAAC officers
could be extended in order to give the elected Chairperson a full year She
also asked Staff person Howard to research and find out if an extension could
be done. Staff person Howard stated that she would research and find out
what-the rules are. Commissioner Lewis suggested that the elections continue
under the present rules. He stated that in the event that there is no rule
change, required we can re -elect CCAAC officers at the January 13, 1997,
meeting. Commissioner Lewis stated that the floor is now open for
nominations.
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Commissioner Fields nominated Commissioner McZeal as the Chairperson.
Commissioner Pacheco nominated Commissioner Fields. The nomination for
Commissioner McZeal as Chairperson was seconded by Commissioner Lewis.
By an unanimous vote, Commissioner McZeal became the Chairperson of the
Community Cable Access Advisory Commission.
Commissioner -Lewis nominated Commissioner Fields as- Vice - Chairperson: - - -
Commissioner Pacheco seconded the nomination. There were no other
nominations. By an unanimous vote, Commissioner Fields became the Vice -
Chairperson of the Community Cable Access Advisory Commission. The
CCAAC meeting was then turned over to the newly appointed Chairperson
Commissioner McZeal.
B. Discussion on Cable Franchise Agreement
Commissioner McZeal stated that most of the issues regarding the Cable
Franchise Agreement have been covered. Staff person Howard stated that
the discussion on the Cable Franchise Agreement was put on the agenda just
in case there were more items to add to the list of recommendations.
Commissioner Lewis stated that one of the things he pointed out in the May
13, 1996, regarding the discussion on the Cable Franchise Agreement was not
to go through the Cable Franchise Agreement item by item. He stated that his
suggestion was to come up with a summary of items that the Commissioners
would like to see in the contract and also enforced. Commissioner McZeal
stated that what the City Manager suggested is that the Commissioners review
the Cable Franchise Agreement and make recommendations. She stated that
the major points of the Cable Franchise Agreement have been reviewed.
Commissioner Cunningham asked should a list of items be sent to the City
Manager Staff person Howard stated that the plans were to do just that, but
before she submits the list of recommendations to the City Manager it will be
reviewed by the Commissioners. Commissioner Lewis requested that there be
some feedback once their recommendation has been submitted to the City
Manager Commissioner McZeal asked Staff person Howard, who is the new
owner of Continental Cablevision. Staff person Howard stated that the new
owner is US West Communication.
Commissioner Cunningham stated that there are some senior citizens here in
Lynwood that do not know how to operate their cable service. Commissioner
Fields stated that after all the negotiating is completed she would like to see a
survey of Continental Cablevision subscribers here in Lynwood. Staff person
Howard stated that she has the number of Lynwood subscribers. She stated
that the number of subscribers is about 3000 people. Commissioner Lewis
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stated that there is a number quoted in the Cable Franchise Agreement. He
also stated that if there are 3000 subscribers in Lynwood and 20% are senior
citizens, see if they are able to take advantage of the services that they're
subscribing or if they know how He also stated that some kind of help
should be provided for the seniors, because there are a number of services
offered on the cable programs that could be very useful to them. He stated
-- that-there are teaching programs on -how to interact with-the-governor,
finance, and many other programs that are available to them. Commissioner
McZeal asked Staff person Howard is there anything that has not been
reviewed. Staff person Howard replied no. She stated that we discussed
franchise fees, discounts for senior citizens, enrollment fees for students in
order to enroll in the adult cable production workshop, equipment,
reimbursement for items that we have already purchased out of our funds,
stipends and additional help for the video staff. Commissioner McZeal asked
Staff person Howard to prepare an outline of all the items discussed by the
Commissioners and Staff. Staff person Howard stated that she will have the
list of items for the Commissioner before the July 8, 1996, meeting.
C. Preview of Lynwood Showcase #80
The viewing of Lynwood Showcase #80 included the following program
segments:
1 Roosevelt Elementary / Cinco de Mayo Week
2. S.E.E.M.A. Track Meet
3 Lynwood Groundbreaking/Water Well #21
4 Lynwood Showcase Special Presentation with Rev Sergio Jaquez of
Plain Truth Church as narrator and Councilman Robert Henning
5 10th Annual Forest Lawn Memorial Celebration
Councilman Armando Rea
Commissioner Fields stated that she liked the Lynwood Showcase, but the last
two back -to -back segments were too long and did not pertain to Lynwood.
Commissioner Lewis also stated that the last two segments of the Lynwood
Showcase were to long. Staff person Howard stated that Staff person
Roberson is going to shorten the Showcase segment featuring Plain Truth
Outreach. She also stated that staff was instructed by Council to include these
two segments in the Lynwood Showcase.
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III. COMMISSIONERS'/ STAFF REPORT
A. Adult Cable Production Workshop
Staff person Howard stated that the Adult Cable Production Workshop
- -- classes will begin Wednesday, -June 19 She -also stated - that-the classes
have been shorten from (12) twelve weeks to (6) six weeks and that the
classes are primarily Lynwood residents.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE COMMUNITY CABLE
ACCESS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT
7:05 P.M.