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The Media Operations Department is responsible for
CTV- The Calabasas Channel, the
City’s government access channel,
Information Technology,
Cable Franchise
Regulation, City Film and Photo
Permits,
Graphic Design,
e.News,
Sister Cities and this
City website.
What is CTV?
CTV is a government access channel (GAC)
Under Section 611 of the Communications Act, local franchising
authorities may require cable operators to set aside channels for
public, educational or governmental (PEG) use. CTV can be seen on
cable by
Charter and
Time Warner Cable
subscribers on Channel 3. The Media Operations
Department produces programming
for CTV.
CTV is now webstreamed LIVE
24 hours a day on-line.
CTV is also on-demand, watch city meetings and CTV programs on-line
ANYTIME, on-demand with the
CTV
Archiving.
Government access channels are used for
programming by organs of local government. In most jurisdictions, the
franchising authority directly controls these channels. Franchising
authorities and other governmental entities are not limited in their
exercise of editorial control over governmental access channels.
CTV Programming
Includes:
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Meeting Coverage - Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the City Council, Planning Commission, Library
Commission, Parks, Recreation and Education Commission, Traffic & Transportation Commission,
Environmental Commission and the Communications & Technology Commission Meetings. |
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Rebroadcasts of the City Council and most Commission Meetings. |
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"Your City, Your Issues" - Half hour monthly program. Host John Loesing
performs informative interviews and discusses hot topics regarding the issues of your
Calabasas. |
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"Pumpkin Patch Storytime" - Children's half hour storytime
from the
Calabasas Library. |
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"Calabasas Teen Forum" - A half hour open forum
discussion program, with special guests and Calabasas High School
students. |
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"Preview,
An Eye On The Arts" - A half hour spotlight of local
artists and their crafts. In conjunction with the Calabasas
Arts Council. |
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"Calabasas,
A Living History" - An interview of Calabasas residents,
with a looking into the history of Calabasas, the cityhood campaign,
the history of the surrounding area and the people that influence
the present. |
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"Author's
Night" - One-on-one interview program with host Karyn
Foley, former Calabasas Mayor, current Library commissioner. A
highlight of the featured author on this thirty minute program. |
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Disaster Readiness Tapes. |
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Public Service
Announcements regarding Environmental, Public Works, Policing, and
Planning Issues. |
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The CTV Electronic Bulletin Board of events, activities and meetings in Calabasas |
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Annenberg/PBS Tapes (See CTV
Guide for complete listing) |
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and MUCH MUCH MORE - Click here for the
CTV
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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
The Media Department took over Information
Systems for the City in 2001. Our IT Specialist maintains the
City's computer network including satellite parks and offices.
GRAPHIC
DESIGN
The Media
Department works on a vast array of graphic design projects including
the City Newsletter, the Citizen's Guide, the CTV Bulletin Board, the
City website, kiosks, pamphlets and flyers.
CITY
WEBSITE
The Media Operations Department designs and maintains the City
Website.
Click here to give us feedback on the website.
CABLE
FRANCHISES
Calabasas
currently has three cable franchises:
Charter Cable
Franchise Agreement
Resolution No. 2004-902
Time Warner -
Calabasas Park
(as of August 1, 2006 formerly Adelphia Cable)
Franchise Agreement
Amendment to the Franchise Agreement
Resolution No. 2005-967
Resolution No. 2003-854
Time Warner -
Saratoga Hills
(as of August 1, 2006 formerly Adelphia Cable)
Franchise Agreement
Amendment to the Franchise Agreement
Resolution No. 2005-968
View the map (in .pdf
format) to determine which cable company services your area.
The City Council formed a
Communications
and Technology Commission to work with the Media Operations
Department to monitor the cable companies and negotiate transfers and
renewals. To register a cable complaint with the City, please
call 818-224-1636 or email
us with your cable company, problem, name, address and phone
number. You may contact the cable companies directly at the
websites, addresses and phone numbers below
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