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Minutes 2001-06-07 (Cable TV)MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD June 7,2001 The adjourned regular joint meeting of the Cypress City Council and Cable Television and Technology Commission was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Mayor McGill in the Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, McCoy, Piercy, Mayor Pro Tern Sondhi, Mayor McGill Commissioners Harper, Martin, Washington, Vice Chair Williams, Chair Black ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager, City Clerk, and Video Production Coordinator. Chairperson Black stated the items to be discussed with the City Council were: recap of Commission accomplishments for 2000-2001; progress with franchise renewal process and future negotiations; video and technological equipment needs; and suggestions for the City's website, including consideration of implementation of survey, and commission page. Chairperson Black stated some of the accomplishments for this year include the video contest that recently concluded and the City's cable ordinance with regard to the franchise agreement. He stated two public hearings have been held to allow citizen input into the franchise process. Del Heintz, Director, Local Government Affairs with AT&T, was introduced to the City Council. Chairperson Black stated the City's video equipment is in need of upgrading. He stated the City's website is greatly improved and that the Commission has discussed the possibility of having a page on the website so residents know who to address with cable concerns. Council Member Keenan stated all commission meetings dates and times are listed in the City newsletter and also broadcast on the City's cable channel. He also asked what information the commission is looking for through a survey. Chairperson Black replied the survey questions could include rating of the quality of service, issues or problems, the cost of cable, and what channels residents would like to have included in the cable service. He stated the survey could be for other commissions as well and done through the City's website. Council Member Piercy asked if the video contest is held annually and if the Commission would address the junior high schools next year about developing a video club. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 7, 2001 ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor McGill stated it is important for the City Council to meet with the commissions because they serve as advisors to the Council. He thanked the Cable Television and Technology Commission for their hard work and for meeting tonight. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McGill adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m., to Thursday, June 7, 2001, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: