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COMMUNITY CABLE ACCESS ADVISORY COMMISSION
LYNWOOD CABLE STUDIO
3560 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD.
LYNWOOD, CA
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
May 9, 1994
I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Call to Order
B Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D Minutes - April 11, 1994 - ReguIar Meeting
II. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Preview of Lynwood Showcase #58
III. COMMISSIONERS' /STAFF REPORT
IV. PUBLIC ORALS
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V. ADJOURNMENT - TO NEXT REGULAR MEETING ON
June 13, 1994
COMMUNITY CABLE ACCESS ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 11, 1994 MEETING
The regular meeting of the Community Cable Access Advisory Commission of the
City of Lynwood was held April 11, 1994 at the Lynwood Cable Studio.
(The Agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.)
Chairperson Ann Fields called the meeting to order at 5.30 P.M. Commissioners
in attendance were Bill Cunningham, Ann Fields, Bill Lewis, Jr., and Ethel
Pacheco. Commissioner Ada McZeal was absent.
Staff present were Johonna Jacobs - Howard, Ron Roberson and Aviva Seabrook.
Commissioner Cunningham motioned to approve the minutes of the March 14,
1994, meeting as stated. Commissioner Pacheco seconded the motion.
I. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. CCAAC Meeting Location
At the April 5, 1994, Council Meeting, the Lynwood City Council
approved the Commission's request to change its meeting location
from City Hall to the Lynwood Cable Studio The Lynwood Cable
Studio, 3560 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd. is the permanent location
for the CCAAC meetings.
B. Attendance Policy for Lynwood Commissioners
The Commissioners in attendance expressed their understanding of
the Attendance Policy They understood that after three absences,
including excused absences, he /she will vacate their position due to
non - compliance of the Meeting Attendance Policy, Ordinance
No 1356, set forth by the Lynwood City Council on
February 5, 1991
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C. CCAAC Duties and Responsibilities
The Commissioners in attendance evaluated the performance of the
Commission during the past year for compliance with the CCAAC 5
duties and responsibilities set forth by the City Council according to
Ordinance No. 1390 The following are the results of the evaluation.
The Commission has used City of Lynwood staff to
communicate information and requests to the Board of
Directors of Lynwood Information, Inc.
2. On a monthly basis, the Commission produces a thirty
minute program, Lymvood Shou The program is
aired on Continental Cablevision Public Access Channel
28 on Mondays 9.00 p.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m., and
Fridays 8.00 p.m.
The Commission promotes the educational uses of cable
television video programming through an internship
program for Lynwood High School students and an Adult
Cable Production Workshop Also, the Lynwood High
School Mock Trials Team was videotaped in their
participation in the 1994 State Competition in
Sacramento, California.
4. Although, Continental Cablevision controls the
scheduling of programs on channel 28, the Commission is
allowed to make special requests known to Continental.
This opportunity is afforded by the cooperative
relationship that the City of Lynwood and Continental
Cablevision has established.
5. The community is informed about services and benefits
related to the public and educational use of channel 28
through the monthly Lynwood newsletter, Lymvood 'n
Perspective, Adult Cable Production Workshop, KNBC
Television Tour for the workshop students, and the
Annual Cable Production Awards Reception.
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D. Preview of Lynwood Showcase #57
The viewing of Lynwood Showcase #57 included the following
program segments:
1 City of Lynwood Green Ribbon Project
2. Third Annual Unity Dinner
3. "A Moment in Lynwood History" - St. Paul's Lutheran Church
4 Blues Night at Bateman Hall
5 Rosa Parks Transit Center Dedication Ceremony
6 Windsor Chinese Restaurant
The Commissioners liked the Adult Cable Production Workshop
student's voice -over used in a few program segments.
II. Commissioners' /Staff Report
A. Commissioners' Report
Commissioner Fields suggested that the Lynwood Showcase airing
schedule be placed on a water bill insert.
Commissioner Cunningham suggested that the Lynwood Showcase
airing schedule be placed on City of Lynwood collateral materials.
Commissioner Lewis suggested that billboards be used to promote
Lynwood Showcase. Also, he informed everyone about some of the
advancements in communications technology He spoke about the
Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS). A satellite used to control air
space and access television programming. He stated that his
intentions are to keep the Commission abreast about new technology
advancements, so it can be aware of potential changes.
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B. Staff Report
Staff person Howard mentioned that there is a low percentage of
Lynwood residents that are cable television subscribers. Therefore,
many people don't know that there is a Lynwood Showcase program
airing on Continental Cablevision. Also, she stated that she will
attend the FCC Cable Regulations Conference this month. Later, she
will communicate any important and relevant information to the
Commission.
Staff person Roberson thanked Commissioner Lewis for inviting the
Adult Cable Production Workshop students to the KNBC facilities
for a tour He stated that he admired Commissioner Lewis for taking
time out of his schedule to be with the students. Commissioner
Lewis stated that he was glad to give the tour Also, he will be
willing to give a KNBC tour for the CCAAC.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE COMMUNITY CABLE
ACCESS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT
6;55 P.M.