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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSBCCF Min 1991-04-15 . . . - . SEM. BEACH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Comcast Cablevision Facilities April l5, 1991 The Board of Directors of the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on April l5, 1990, at Comcast Cablevision Facilities, 201 - 8th Street, Seal Beach, California, with Chairman, Mr. James Clow calling the meeting to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director Clow led the salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL: Directors present were Mr. Clow, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Yglesias and Mr. Mueller. Director Dahlin was absent. Bill Gray, Comcast Cablevision was present. Marla Kreps, Public Access Coordinator, was present. Mr. Rick Papp approached the Board with the possibility of his show, "City Watch Live," produced under the 25 program agreement with Comcast (nL.O.n). Mr. Papp stated that he felt this would be an upgrade from the program that he is presently producing under Public Access. As a program produced under Local Origination ("L.O.") there would be an advantage of attracting solicitation for charities, community businesses, etc. that guest on his show. There was discussion that l2 shows could be devoted to producing Mr. Papp's program. Mr. Clow asked Mr. Papp if what he wanted was to able to advertise on his program, which under Public Access he has not able to do. Mr. Papp stated that he wanted to be able to have people on his program that were holding events in the community to be able to sell tickets ~o the function, etc. Mr. Arnold stated that a L.O. program is completely controlled by Comcast: and that the program staff would be hired and controlled by Comcast. Mr. Arnold suggested that the Foundation fund 3 programs under Public Access and Comcast fund 3 programs under L.O., and see what the outcome of these shows would be from the community. ..oiiiii - . . Seal Beach Cable communications Foundation Board of Directors Meeting April 15, 1991 Page 2 Mr. C10w stated that he felt the public access producer would not have a chance to work on the program because they are not hired by Comcast. Mr. Gray stated Karl Deeds is an access producer and is employed by Comcast. Mr. Clow stated that not one access producer from Leisure World has been asked to assist in producing a L.O. program and that he wanted Seal Beach residents to work on community programs. . Rob Roy commented that Mr. Papp did not present a program proposal explaining exactly what the show was going to involve, and that he should return to the Board with a proposal just as all producers must do. He also stated that if Mr. Papp was going to have guests on his show that wanted to solicit funds, that the guests could assist in the funding of producing the program under L.O. Mr. Roy felt that producing the program under L.O. at a cost of $1,000.00 and the quality would be the same as produced under Public Access. Mr. Gray and Mr. Mueller both stated that each show does not necessarily cost $1,000.00 to produce, some may cost more such as a football game or other sports program (i.e., remote van, additional editing time, etc.) and then some may cost less because of production costs. Mr. Yglesias stated that he felt that the Board has not had enough control over program selection and that the Board really hasn't picked good programs for L.O. because of the fact that they get swayed into what programs should be produced by whomever is in charge at the time. Mr. Mueller stated that he wasn't willing to have Mr. Papp's program funded by L.O. at a cost of $1,000.00 per program but that it was worth more than the Public Access fee of $25.00. Mr. Robertson read a portion of the Public Access Guidelines which states that no program may be produced or presented for the purpose of advertising or to promote sales of any product or service. Mr. Anninos stated that if advertising were for a non- profit organization, etc., he didn't see what all the fuss was with regard to allowing advertising on a Public Access program. Mr. Gray stated that whole idea behind Public Access is that it cannot be commercial in nature. . Mr. Clow stated that he understood Mr. Papp's request to mean that he wanted to do more promoting of businesses in the community. .olIIIl .. . . Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Board of Directors Meeting April 15, 1991 Page 3 Mr. Arnold stated that his opinion was that the Public Access producers do not want to loose control of a program to L.O. and thus, have the show be controlled by the cable company. He also felt that the Board might fund one of his shows.under L.O. and see how it would work. He also felt that the Public Access Guidelines were excellant and that would be a bad idea for the Board to go commercial on a Public Access show. Mr. Fenton felt that Comcast should take the program and develop completely rather than going through L.O. and that some of the Public Access Producers feel that the 25 programs produced by L.O. should be events happening in the community. A motion was made by Mr. Yglesias that this matter would be added to the May Agenda for someone from the Board to contact Mr. Papp should return to the Board with an outline of the type of program he wants to produce through L.O. and then vote on the matter. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mueller. . AYES: NOES: Motion Mr. Yglesias, None Passes: 4-0 Mr. Mueller, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Clow Mr. Gray apologized to the Board for the absence of an Agenda and that the problem should be corrected prior to the next Board meeting. Mr. Arnold suggested that without an Agenda, the meeting be dismissed and continued until next month. Mr. Clow declined the suggestion. Mr. clow stated that this was the day, according to the Foundation Bylaws, that the election of officers must take place. Mr. Yglesias made a motion to continue tonight's meeting with the stipulation that Mr. Clow contact the City Attorney or City Manager to discuss tonight's situation and if the Board acted illegally in any of their actions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Robertson. AYES: NOES: Motion Mr. Yglesias, Mr. Mueller, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Clow None Passes: 4-0 . Marla Kreps, Public Access Coordinator, distributed some material regarding her immediate goals that she plans to have completed by the first of May. One of her main goals is to contact all access producers and set up a meeting/luncheon to encourage them to produce shows, etc. . . . . . ", Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Board of Directors Meeting April 15, 1991 Page 4 Andrew Fenton suggested that the Board might want to fund the awards ceremony of the CMLEA Student Media Festival to be held on June l, 1991, at the Louis B. Mayer on the Campus of USC. Mr. Clow stated that he and Mr. Robertson attended that last awards ceremony held at McGaugh School, furnished the tape, cameras, etc. but never saw the show aired. Mr. Claw asked for a motion to accept the Franchise Agreement. Mr. Arnold asked that since he was part of the Franchise Committee, he would like to speak on the matter. Mr. Arnold stated that the Board set up a payment plan to reimburse Comcast and that the $50,000.00 check that was made payable on April 1, 1991, to the Foundation from Comcast was in the City's hands. Mr. Yglesias asked Mr. Mueller to contact the City Manager to find out where the check is. Mr. Clow suggested that the document state that there be one full time Public Access Coordinator as well as clerical support in the document. Mr. Gray stated that he has added a clause in the document to reflect the provision of a Public Access Coordinator and support staff. After due discussion Mr. Mueller made a motion that the Board approve the Franchise Agreement document. Mr. Robertson seconded the motion. Mr. Clow suggested that a copy of the Agreement go the Seal Beach City Council. AYES: NOES: Motion Mr. Yglesias, None Passes: 4-0 Mr. Mueller, Mr. Robertson and Mr: Clow Funding Request - Trula Thompson & Arlene Goodrich Jim Clow spoke on behalf of Trula Thompson and Arlene Goodrich due to their absence. After due discussion a motion was made by Mr. Yglesias that the Board approve the request for $25.00 access fees and $10.00 for tape dub. Motion was seconded Mr. Mueller. AYES: NOES: Motion Mr. Yglesias, None Passes: 4-0 Mr. Mueller, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Clow Leisure World Bowling - Jim Clow Mr. Gray stated that he didn't receive a formal request but he does have the van scheduled for that day (May 7, 1991). There was a question as to funding this event. Mr. Clow stated that the funding would be in the amount of $500.00 ($400. for the . . . .. . 3~al Beach Cable Communications Foundation Board of Directors Meeting April l5, 1991 Page 5 van rental and a $75.00 for the payment of the announcers), if there was a balance, they would return it to Comcast. After due discussion, Mr. Yglesias made a motion to approve the request of an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the taping of Leisure World Bowling program. Mr. Mueller seconded motion. AYES: NOES: Motion Mr. Yglesias, None Passes: 4-0 Mr. Mueller, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Clow Stephen Bruce & Associates - Laird Mueller Mr. Mueller presented a letter with multiple items to be paid. Mr Mueller motioned that the Board pay the amounts as listed on the letter; specifically, $37.90 payable to Paychex; $102.06 payable to the EDD; $623.58 payable to the IRS1 and $400.00 payable to Stephen Bruce & Assoc. Mr. Robertson seconded motion. AYES: NOES: Motion Mr. Yglesias, None Passes: 4-0 Mr. Mueller, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Clow Foundation Insurance Mr. Claw that he has the Foundation insurance forms and that he had spoke with the Mr. Stein, and Mr. Stein stated that he and Mr. Francis Looney had an insurance proposal with a gentleman Dennis Pullman. Mr. Clow was going to go forward and contact Mr. Pullman to have him send in the insurance forms into the insurance company. After due discussion, Mr. Yglesias made a motion for Mr. Clow to pursue the insurance matter with Mr. Pullman. Mr. Mueller seconded motion. AYES: NOES: Motion Mr. Yglesias, None Passes: 4-0 Mr. Mueller, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Clow PROGRAMMING UPDATE Mr. Gray stated that the Seal Beach Easter Parade has been shot and aired and that they were in the process of finishing up the Festival of the Arts. Also, they will be shooting the 10K Run and the Seal Beach Man & Woman of the Year as well as the McGaugh Musical. . . . - . Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Board of Directors Meeting April 15, 1991 Page 6 ELECTION OF OFFICERS - JIM CLOW Mr. Claw stated that according to the Foundation Bylaws that an Annual Meeting must take place on the third Monday in April of each year to hold an election of officers. Mr. Yglesias stated that he would like to have the current Chair, James Claw, maintain his chairmanship. Mr. Yglesias motioned that all the incumbents retain their incumbency. Mr. Mueller seconded said motion. AYES: NOES: Motion Mr. Yglesias, None Passes: 4-0 Mr. Mueller, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Claw AUDIENCE COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Peter Anninos told the Board that they had some equipment down. Mr. Anninos stated that the 1800 and 1820 cameras were very old and should be replaced. Mr. Clew stated he should ask Evan Guyer about the camera and do something about having all equipment in good working order. He also stated that the monitors in the control room are in pretty bad shape. Mr. Gray stated that Evan knew about the problem and was checking into the matter. Mr. Gray stated that he would check into the matters stated above and report back to the Foundation at the next Board meeting. Rob Roy welcomed the Public Access Coordinator to Comcast. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Board, and so ordered by the Chair, to adjOUrn~h~useal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Board Meeting at P~. , James Clow Foundation Chairman 9.~ rf~~ ate: .;-/;. e/41 / / / Transcfribed By: / I 0:{i "Pat ha