CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA
Myrna Erway, Former City Clerk
In 2006 and 2007, CSG performed an
equipment feasibility analysis associated with a conversion of the
City’s government access channel from analog to digital. In this
instance the City was required to take over broadcasting of all
programming of the system which had been previously performed by Cox
Communications.
CSG performed administrative oversight
of four purchasing projects: The first pertained to portable video
production equipment; the second pertained to non-linear editing system
and related graphics; the third, a state-of-the-art master control room
for automated digital playback; and the fourth and final project will
bring in advanced graphics and relocate production equipment to City
Hall.
Additionally, CSG is currently managing
the installation project on behalf of the city by performing performance
reviews of the equipment vendors.
CITY OF PORTERVILLE,
CALIFORNIA
Julia Lew, City Attorney
In 2007, CSG has been asked to opine on
the feasibility of launching government access channel for Porterville.
CITY OF IRVINE
Paul Boyer, Finance Administrator
In 2005 and 2006, CSG performed a
technical evaluation and general equipment design specifications for a
sample media facility to be considered as part of the City’s Great Park
planning project. CSG interviewed staff members, City Council members,
and Great Park planners related to the project. In all, proposed
equipment items totaled more than $11 million. Central to this
engagement was the goal to replace outdated analog video production
equipment with state of the art equipment.
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CITY OF WALNUT,
CALIFORNIA
Rob Wishner, City Manager
In 2005, CSG was retained by the City
to perform a technical evaluation and design specifications for
upgrading its studio and playback facility from an analog platform to a
digital platform. Work tasks include interviews with staff, IT
integration planning, and specifying hardware and general design for use
in drafting language for franchise provisions. Walnut is in discussions
with Charter Communications regarding a state video franchise.
Additionally, Mr. Risk and Mr. Wishner are working with Charter to
conclude a number of issues associated with PEG.
PCTA - HUNTINGTON
BEACH, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, WESTMINSTER, AND STANTON
Mary Morales, Former Executive Director
In 2004 and 2005, the PCTA retained CSG
to perform a number of tasks associated with determining public opinions
and an ascertainment of public needs related to a renewal of the cable
television franchise agreement between the PCTA and Time Warner Cable
(“Time Warner”). The focus of the research was two fold: 1) to conduct
a community survey and 2) to conduct focus groups to assess government
access activities and make recommendations for implementing a regional
model for programming the respective cities’ government access channels
under a centralized management model. CSG conducted needs assessments,
equipment reviews and other PEG related inquiries and put forth
recommendations for conceptualizing and valuing this function as a
precursor to renewal negotiations. CSG in 2005 has been retained to
study the implementation of the model and not only is conducting
research related to participating cities, but also conducting interviews
with additional participating parties, including Golden West Community
College and Time Warner’s production division.
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CITY OF CHINO HILLS, CA
Ray Hansen, Senior Administration Analyst
In 2001, CSG provided a master plan concerning equipment procurement and
other elements pertaining to the municipal programming operations and
facilities. Equipment purchases spanning three phases were contemplated
for a total capital budget of $550,000. Work included negotiations with
the cable company for cost recovery and some review of the company’s
existing public access production inventory.
CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA
Bill Kelly, Former City Manager
In 1994, CSG assisted the City
negotiate $290,000 in capital improvement funds for use in purchasing a
five camera teleproduction facility in the City Council chambers.
Service included evaluation of needs, bid specifications, selection of
vendor, installation sign-off, and training of staff.
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CITY OF GLENDORA
Connie Tiffany, Library-Cable TV
Director
In 1994, CSG performed a technical
evaluation and design specifications for an RFP to construct and install
a $100,000 television production and cablecasting facility in the City
Council chambers. Services included evaluation of bids, selection of
vendor, installation sign-off and training of staff.
CITY OF CERRITOS,
CALIFORNIA
Annie Hylton, Public Affairs
In 1993, CSG developed a master plan
for public, educational, and government access channel utilization.
Services included management of a $250,000 equipment procurement
project, planning for organizational development, and needs
ascertainment. CSG also assisted the City in identifying funding
resources to provide long term operating support for access
organizations. CSG was retained to provide contract services related to
production of live broadcasts of City Council meetings.
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CITY OF MONROVIA,
CALIFORNIA
Rod Gould, Former City Manager
In 1991, CSG was engaged to document
television needs related to their City Council chambers. CSG developed
purchase specifications and supervised the installation of this $100,000
municipal production facility. CSG commented on the cable company's
signal transmission of community access channels. In 1993, CSG returned
to the City to assist in an ownership transfer between Cablevision and
Century, which resulted in additional funds for maintenance and repair
of teleproduction equipment. In 2001, CSG revisited capital needs of
the City’s non-profit access corporation, Community Media of the
Foothills.
CITY OF YORBA LINDA,
CALIFORNIA
Glenn Yasui, Sr. Administrative
Assistant
In 1992-1993, CSG provided the City and
it's Council with a technical evaluation and design specifications for
an RFP to construct and install a $125,000 television production and
cablecasting facility in the City Council chambers. Services included
evaluation of bids, selection of vendor, installation sign-off, and
training of staff. CSG was retained to provide contract services
related to production of live broadcasts of City Council meetings.
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CITY OF MANHATTAN
BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Mike Daly, Former Assistant Administrative
Services Director
In 1992, CSG assessed the City's needs
related to live cable television coverage of City Council meetings,
developed purchasing specifications for new equipment, and ascertained
compliance by cable operator of various franchise performance criteria.
In July 1991, CSG reviewed steps to renew the City's cable television
franchise. In 1993, CSG assisted the City with equipment purchases and
installation.
CITY OF BEVERLY
HILLS, CALIFORNIA
Fred Cunningham, Former Exec. Director, Public
Affairs and Information
In 1988 and 1989, CSG provided audits
of utilization of cable technology by City agencies and management of
the City's Office of Cable Television. Duties included staff
supervision, budgeting, monthly reports, audits, technical inspections,
management of all video productions and long-range plans for cable
utilization. In addition, CSG managed a $500,000 capital improvement
involving tele-production facilities and I-Net equipment within the
renovated City Hall. From 1988 to 1995, CSG managed personnel
responsible for producing all cable television productions. During this
period, CSG assisted the City in winning several nominations and awards
in such prestigious competitions as ACE, NATOA, and others.
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CITY OF MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA
Danian Hopp, Former Assistant to the
City Manager
In 1991, CSG provided a master plan
concerning equipment, staffing, budgeting, and other elements pertaining
to the municipal programming operations and facilities. In 1992, CSG
managed a capital project totaling $130,000 for a City Council chamber
video production facility. In 1993, CSG conducted needs assessments and
strategic planning for enforcing provisions of the franchise dealing
with public, educational, and government access television. In 1994,
CSG implemented and managed a community access television model at
Mission Viejo High School. CSG was retained to provide contract
production services related to production of live broadcasts of City
Council meetings.
THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA
Howard Crisp, Former Central Services
Manager
In 1987, CSG provided a master plan
concerning equipment, staffing, budgeting, and other elements pertaining
to the municipal programming operations and facilities. In 1992, CSG
managed a capital project totaling $130,000 for a City Council chamber
video production facility.
CITY OF DANA POINT,
CALIFORNIA
Rita Geldert, Assistant to the City
Manager
In 1992, CSG provided management of a
$50,000 capital improvement project involving live cablecasting
facilities being installed with the City Council chambers. Work scope
also included production of City Council meetings and other special
programs.
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CITY OF SANTA ANA,
CALIFORNIA
Allen Doby, Former Executive Director,
Rec. and Community Services
In 1984 and 1985, CSG's President
handled the majority of staff duties associated with transferring the
Group W franchise agreement to Comcast, including the deposition and
relocation of more than $1,000,000 in video production equipment and
supplies to the City. CSG was completely responsible for concept and
execution of all video/cable programming produced by the City between
1985 and 1990, and purchased more than $500,000 in video equipment.
THE CITY OF GARDEN
GROVE, CALIFORNIA
Gaston Castellanos, Management Analyst
In 1988, CSG provided a master plan
concerning equipment, staffing, budgeting, and other elements pertaining
to the municipal programming operations and facilities. Total capital
spending amounted to $120,000 for a City Council chamber video
production facility.
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