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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. Q
For Meeting of: 6/18/2013
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of proposed updates to the YCTV Community
Producer Handbook.
SUBMITTED BY: Randy Beehler, Communications & Public Affairs Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Since 1983, the City of Yakima has proudly provided public access cable television services
through Yakima Community Television ( "YCTV "). Over the past 30 years, thousands of
community members have been trained and have produced programs that share their thoughts,
ideas, interests, and creativity with YCTV viewers.
Use of YCTV facilities and equipment is governed by a set of established operating policies and
procedures that are contained in the YCTV Producer Handbook. Given technological and
operational advances that occur over time, it is necessary to periodically update the handbook.
The YCTV Community Producer Handbook was last revised in 2005. Attached is an updated
handbook that includes currently applicable language and necessary procedural adjustments.
The most notable proposed changes to the handbook are the elimination of "non- resident user
fees" and the establishment of a flat rate for copies of YCTV programs. The remainder of the
proposed updates to the handbook are largely minor in nature.
Resolution:
Ordinance:
Other (Specify): Approval of updates to policies and procedures
governing use of YCTV equipment and facilities.
Contract:
Start Date:
Item Budgeted: NA
Funding Source /Fiscal
Impact:
Strategic Priority:
Insurance Required? No
Mail to:
Contract Term:
End Date:
Amount:
N/A
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RECOMMENDATION:
Community Relations office staff recommends approval of the proposed updates to the YCTV
Community Producer Handbook.
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Community Producer
Handbook
Operating Policies and Procedures
June 2013
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YCTV is "The Peoples' Channel." YCTV has been created by and for
everyone and can be used by everyone to share information with our
community. Through YCTV, average people have access to the powerful
and pervasive medium that is television.
YCTV is one of more than 2500 "PEG" access television operations in the
United States. "PEG" stands for Public, Educational and Government
access television. As cable TV began to flourish in the late 1970s, a group
of visionaries convinced Congress to set aside space on cable systems for
use by the public. That "public space" on the cable system took the form
of PEG access TV.
Public access TV provides the opportunity for average people to create
and /or air programs that reflect individual hobbies, thoughts, ideas,
interests, etc. Educational access TV provides the community with the
ability to learn new information and acquire new skills. Government
access TV provides the community with "a window into government"
through unedited coverage of local government meetings, speeches,
elections, public affairs events, etc.
YCTV is part of the City of Yakima's Community Relations Office, which is
responsible for internal and external communications for the City. The
office also operates Y -PAC, Yakima's government access channel.
Educational access TV is provided in the Yakima area by the students
from the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center's video production class.
YCTV offers a tremendous opportunity for you to creatively contribute to
the Yakima community. With that tremendous opportunity comes
responsibility. YCTV is unique among media in that its management does
not control the content of programs aired on the channel. That control is
in the hands of each community producer or sponsor who submits a
program to air on YCTV. The opportunity that you have to use YCTV to
communicate with our community is accompanied by the responsibility of
using YCTV conscientiously.
This handbook will help you understand the nuts and bolts of what YCTV is
and how you can use it to share information with your family, friends and
neighbors. But the best way to understand what YCTV is, is to use it. We
look forward to you becoming an active community producer and a part
of YCTV, The Peoples' Channel!
The staff of the City of Yakima's Community Relations Office
Table of Contents
Section 1 - History and Overview of YCTV
Pages 4 -6
1.1 - A Brief History of YCTV
Pages 4 -5
1.2- Who Can Use YCTV?
Page 5
1.3 - How Is YCTV Funded?
Pages 5 -6
1.4- Management and Staffing
Page 6
Section 2 - General User Guidelines Page 6 -7
2.1 - Non - Discrimination Policy Page 6
2.2 - Minors Page 7
Section 3 - Training and Certification Requirements Pages 7 -8
3.1 -
Orientation Class
Page 7
3.2 -
Basic Camcorder Operation Class
Page 8
3.3 -
Basic Editing Class
Page 8
3.4 -
Additional Instruction
Page 8
4.2-
3.4.1 -Advanced Instruction
Page 8
4.3-
3.4.2 -Specialized Instruction
Page 8
4.4-
3.4.3 - Instruction Workbooks
Page 8
Section 4 -
Use of YCTV Facilities and Equipment
Pages 9 -13
4.1-
Commercial /Personal Use Prohibited
Page 9
4. 1.1 -Commercial Use Prohibited
Page 9
4.1.2 - Personal Use Prohibited
Page 9
4.2-
Pre - Production Plan Required
Pages 9 -10
4.3-
First -Come, First Served
Page 10
4.4-
Re- Wiring or Reconfiguration Prohibited
Page 10
4.5-
Adherence To Facility Hours
Page 10
4.5.1 - Portable Equipment
Check - Out /Check -In Hours
Page 10
4.5.2 - Edit Bay Hours
Page 10
4.5.3 -Studio Hours
Page 10
4.5.4 - Reservation Cancellation
Page 11
4.6 -
Portable Equipment User Agreement
Page 11
4.7-
Edit Bay Use
Pages 11-12
4.8 -
Studio Use
Page 12
4.9 -
Work Stock
Page 12
4.10-
Program Masters
Page 13
4.11
- Program Master Copies
Page 13
4.12
- YCTV Internet Use Policy
Page 13
Section 5 - Programming and Channel Use Policies Pages 14 -19
5.1 - Programs Produced Using YCTV Facilities
and Equipment Page 14
5.2- Imported Programs Page 14
5.3- Program Content Pages 14 -15
5.4- Program Liability Pages 15 -16
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5.5-
"Flagging" of Programs
Pages 16 -17
5.5.1 - "After Hours" Alternate Scheduling
Page 17
5.6-
Technical Standards
Pages 17 -18
5.7-
Program Scheduling Priorities
Pages 18 -19
5.7.1 - Programming Guarantee
Page 18
5.7.2- Program Replay Requests
Page 18
5.7.3 -Programming "Time Slots"
Pages 18 -19
5.7.4 -Sunday Programming Schedule
Page 19
5.8 -
YCTV "Video Bulletin Board"
Page 19
Section 6 -
Prohibited Conduct and Enforcement
Pages 19 -24
6.1 -
Purposes of Conduct and Enforcement Policies
Pages 19 -20
6.2 -
Prohibited Conduct
Pages 20 -22
6.2.1 - Interference With Operations
Page 20
6.2.2- Immediate Danger to YCTV Facilities
or Other Person (s)
Page 20
6.2.3- Physical Assault /Abusive Behavior
Page 20
6.2.4- Possession /Use of a Weapon
Page 20
6.2.5- Slander /Libel /Defamation
Pages 20 -21
6.2.6- Theft /Damage /Vandalism
Page 21
6.2.7- False Representation - Identification
Page 21
6.2.8- False Representation - Documentation
Page 21
6.2.9- Possession /Consumption of Alcoholic
Beverages
Page 21
6.2.10 - Possession /Consumption of Controlled/
Illegal Substances
Page 21
6.2.1 1 -Smoking
Page 21
6.2.12 - Unauthorized Use of Equipment/
Facilities
Page 21
6.2.13- Unauthorized Duplication
Pages 21 -22
6.2.14 - Copyright Infringement
Page 22
6.2.15 - All Other Rules /Policies /Procedures
Page 22
6.3 -
Disciplinary Action
Pages 23
6.4 -
Request For Meeting With Communications and
Public Affairs Director
Page 23
6.5 -
Further Disciplinary Action
Page 23
6.6 -
Appeal of Disciplinary Action
Pages 24
Section 7 -
Definitions
Pages 26 -29
7.1 -
"Community Relations Office"
Page 26
7.2-
"Certified Producer"
Page 26
7.3-
"Charter Communications"
Page 26
7.4-
"Commercial Programming"
Page 26
7.5-
"Copyright"
Page 26
7.6-
"Equipment"
Page 26
7.7-
"Facilities"
Page 27
7.8-
"Franchise"
Page 27
7.9-
"Franchise Fee"
Page 27
7.10
- "Imported Program"
Page 27
7.11
- "Libel"
Page 27
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7.12 -
"PEG Access Television"
Page 27
7.13 -
"Producer"
Page 27
7.14 -
"Program"
Page 28
7.15 -
"Program Master"
Page 28
7.16 -
"Programming"
Page 28
7.17 -
"Slander"
Page 28
7.18 -
"Sponsor"
Page 28
7.19 -
"Stock"
Page 28
7.20 -
"User"
Page 28
7.21 -
"YCTV"
Page 28
7.22 -
"Y -PAC"
Pages 28 -29
Appendix
Fair Use Doctrine Guidelines Page 29 -30
YCTV Obscene Programming
And Community Standards guidelines Page 31
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Section 1 - History and Overview of YCTV
1.1 A Brief History of YCTV
In the mid to late 1970's, the fledgling cable TV industry began to expand
from large metropolitan cities to smaller cities and to more rural areas.
When cable companies began to show interest in coming to Yakima, the
community was not initially ready to welcome cable TV with open arms.
Concerns about "inappropriate" programming on cable led to Yakima
voters twice rejecting approval of a cable TV "franchise."
A franchise is a contract that allows use of public rights -of -way for a
private purpose. Phone companies, water providers, natural gas
companies, electricity providers and other utilities use public rights -of -way,
like streets, alleys, sidewalks, etc., to deliver a product or service. Some
utilities use wires hung from poles and others put pipes underground in the
public rights -of -way to deliver their product or service. In order to use
public rights -of -way, a user must be granted a contract, a franchise. In
Washington State, most franchises (with a few exceptions) must be
approved by a vote of the people. That is true of cable franchises.
In 1978, Yakima voters approved a franchise with Cox Cablevision, Inc. It
took about a year and a half for Cox to run all of the cables and install all
of the other equipment necessary to operate a cable TV system. The first
cable customers in Yakima could choose the "basic" cable package with
12 channels for $5.95 per month, or the "expanded basic" cable
package with 35 channels for $7.95 per month.
As part of the compensation for use of public rights -of -way, Cox had to
provide a public access channel. The City of Yakima, as the administrator
of the franchise, began the process of setting up and operating the
public access channel. That channel became YCTV (Yakima Community
Television) and first began airing on channel 36 in 1983. The first YCTV
"facility" consisted of a 10 -foot by 20 -foot room at what was then the
Yakima Valley Vocational Skills Center.
In the mid 1980's, YCTV moved to a building near the corner of 24th
Avenue and Nob Hill Blvd. That building included office space, a 20 -foot
by 20 -foot studio, two editing bays and a tiny equipment room. By that
time, YCTV had provided community producer training to more than 750
people.
In 1989, YCTV began providing gavel -to -gavel coverage of Yakima City
Council meetings. That led to the birth of Y -PAC, Yakima's government
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access channel, in 1992. Initially, Y -PAC shared channel space with YCTV
on channel 9 on the Upper Yakima Valley cable system.
By the late - 1990's, YCTV and Y -PAC had outgrown the building that had
served as their home for more than a decade. After a brief stay in an old
City fire station, YCTV and Y -PAC moved to their current location in 1998.
The building that YCTV and Y -PAC now call home has over 6200 square
feet including office space, a large equipment room, a
conference /training room, 4 edit bays, a 30 -foot by 40 -foot studio, and a
smaller 20 -foot by 20 -foot studio.
Today, YCTV programming can be found on channel 21 and Y -PAC
programming can be found on channel 22 on the Charter
Communications system which stretches from Selah to Prosser.
To date, more than 2500 people have been trained as YCTV community
producers. YCTV community producers create an average of 150 new
programs each year. Additionally, people in the community "sponsor" an
average of 200 "imported" programs that air on YCTV each year.
The people who have used YCTV over the years are many and varied.
From senior citizens to grade school children, from heavy metal musicians
to quilt makers, people from all walks of life have contributed to the rich
history of YCTV.
Since it first went on the air in 1983, YCTV has become an integral part of
the Yakima community and continues to provide each and every person
who lives here with the tremendous opportunity to share their thoughts,
interests, ideas and creativity through YCTV, "The Peoples' Channel."
1.2 Who Can Use YCTV?
Literally anyone can use YCTV to either create their own TV shows or to air
shows created elsewhere. People who live in the City of Yakima and
surrounding areas can take any of the YCTV training classes (see Sections
3.1 -3.4), use YCTV equipment (see Section 4), or "sponsor" a program on
YCTV (see Section 5.2) free of charge. People who live outside the City
can still access all of the YCTV services and equipment.
1.3 How Is YCTV Funded?
The local cable operator pays a "franchise fee" as a form of rent or lease
payment for use of the public rights -of -way. Under the existing franchise,
the cable operator pays the City the equivalent of 5% of the cable
operator's revenue each month.
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Since the first cable franchise was granted in 1978, 100% of the money
generated by the franchise fee has gone to support the City's Community
Relations Office and its predecessors. In addition to providing public
access TV services through YCTV, the Community Relations Office also
operates Y -PAC, administers cable and telecommunications franchises,
and is responsible for all internal and external communications activities of
the City including media relations, communications training, assistance to
other City departments and PR services.
1.4 Management and Staffing
The Communications & Public Affairs Director oversees all operations of
the Community Relations Office including operation of YCTV, operation of
Y -PAC, communications services, personnel, policy, budgeting and other
administrative functions.
The Senior Community Relations Specialist oversees day -to -day operations
of YCTV and Y -PAC, serves as the office's purchasing agent, coordinates
general staff activities, and is the acting division director when the
Communications and Public Affairs Director is not available.
The Community Relations Specialist produces informational and
promotional newsletters and videos, assists in the planning, organizing and
coordination of special events related to the City's Community Relations
program, and maintains the social media websites for the City of Yakima.
The Community Programming Coordinator is the primary trainer of YCTV
community producers, provides the majority of assistance to community
producers, and is the main contact person for community producers.
The Municipal Producer is primarily assigned to creating programming for
Y -PAC. While occasionally available to provide assistance to community
producers, the Municipal Producer's first priority is to gather and produce
Y -PAC programming.
Section 2 - General User Guidelines
2.1 Non Discrimination Policy
No individual will be denied access to any YCTV equipment, facilities, or
channel time on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age,
physical disability, religious or political belief, or the nature of their
programming interests.
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2.2 Minors
Any person under the age of eighteen (18) who wants to use YCTV
facilities and equipment must meet the following conditions:
1) A parent or legal guardian must sign a consent agreement
when said minor requests training;
2) A parent or legal guardian must sign a financial /legal
responsibility statement when said minor requests the use of
YCTV production facilities and equipment.
3) A parent or legal guardian must sign an indemnification
agreement in accordance with Section 5.4, Program Liability
when said minor requests that programming be scheduled on
YCTV.
Section 3 - Training and Certification Requirements
3.1 Orientation Class
A mandatory orientation class is required to be completed before an
individual may sign up for any other training class, or check out or have
use of any YCTV equipment. The orientation class is designed to ensure
that everyone understands her /his rights and responsibilities as a YCTV
community producer.
A Washington State ID will be requested and copied at the time of the
orientation class and required before any check out of portable
equipment is allowed. (as described in section 4.6)
Upon completion of the orientation class, a producer receives her /his
"certification" to use YCTV facilities and equipment. However, it is strongly
recommended that YCTV community producers attend one or more of
the applicable training classes listed in Sections 3.2 and 3.3 before using
any YCTV facilities or equipment.
Orientation classes are offered on an as- needed basis and are scheduled
and conducted by the Community Programming Coordinator. Every
effort will be made to schedule orientation classes to accommodate class
attendees.
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3.2 Basic Camcorder Operation & Checkout Procedures Class
The basic camcorder operation class is designed to introduce the novice
videographer to the functions of a camcorder. Set up, use of a tripod,
camcorder capabilities, and simple composition are among the subjects
covered during the class. A practice project may be assigned to those
interested for use the basic editing class.
Basic camcorder operation classes are offered on an as- needed basis
and are scheduled and conducted by the Community Programming
Coordinator. Every effort will be made to schedule basic camcorder
classes to accommodate class attendees.
3.3 Basic Editing Class
The basic editing class is designed to introduce the novice editor to the
functions of one or more editing systems. Understanding simple editing
concepts, creation and use of graphics, video and audio quality norms,
and editing system use policies and procedures are among the subjects
covered during the class.
Basic editing operation classes are offered on an as- needed basis and
are scheduled and conducted by the Community Programming
Coordinator. Every effort will be made to schedule basic editing classes
to accommodate class attendees.
3.4 Additional Instruction
3.4.11 Advanced Instruction
Staff will provide advanced camera operation and editing
instruction to certified community producers on an as-
requested basis. Producers undertaking complicated
productions should strongly consider completing additional
instruction before beginning such a project.
3.4.2 Specialized Instruction
Staff will provide additional instruction to certified community
producers in lighting, script writing, studio production, multi -
camera field production, and other video production
techniques on an as- requested basis.
3.4.3 Instructional workbooks
Production instruction workbooks are available to certified
community producers to view at the YCTV /Y -PAC facility or to
check out. Instruction workbooks allow community producers
to view them at their convenience and to acquire additional
skills. Production instruction workbooks are checked out by
the Community Programming Coordinator for up to a 2 week
period.
Section 4 - Use of YCTV Facilities and Eaul ment
4.1 Commercial /Personal Use Prohibited
YCTV facilities and equipment are intended to be used to produce
programming for YCTV. Other uses are strictly prohibited. Violation of this
policy will lead to temporary suspension of user privileges or permanent
revocation of user privileges.
4.1.11 Commercial Use Prohibited
No YCTV facilities or equipment may be used for
"commercial" purposes as described in Section 5.3 and
Section 7.4. In general, "commercial" purposes include use
of YCTV equipment which results in any person receiving
monetary gain from such use. As an example, a community
producer is prohibited from using YCTV equipment and
facilities and getting paid by anyone for production services
or for a final video product.
For additional explanation of prohibited "commercial" uses,
see Section 5.3 and Section 7.4.
4.1.2 Personal Use Prohibited
No YCTV facilities or equipment may be used for "personal"
use by a community producer. Examples of prohibited
"personal" use include taping of a wedding, performance,
sporting event or any other activity by a community producer
without intending to air on YCTV a final version of whatever
was taped.
YCTV facilities and equipment are not intended to be a substitute for
facilities and equipment personally owned by individuals. YCTV
equipment and facilities are made available to community producers to
provide programming for YCTV and not for any other purpose.
4.2 Pre -- Production Plan Required
Community producers must fill out a Pre - Production Plan and have it
signed by a staff member before any equipment is checked out or
facilities are used. All productions must have a corresponding Pre -
Production Plan on file.
Producers are encouraged to seek assistance from staff during the pre-
production planning stage of a project. Because of YCTV's philosophy of
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teaching individual community members to use communication tools to
independently reflect their ideas, staff will not produce your program for
you. Staff will gladly provide suggestions on technique, equipment, and
production planning that can help to ensure a successful project, but staff
will not fill the role of producer, editor, technical director, etc.
4.3 First- Came, First - Served
YCTV production facilities and equipment are made available on a first -
come, first - served basis to certified community producers to create
programming for YCTV. Only certified community producers may reserve
and use production facilities and equipment.
4.4 Re- Wiring or Reconfiguration Prohibited
Community producers are prohibited from attempting to rewire or in
anyway reconfigure YCTV production components. If a producer
believes she /he cannot reasonably accomplish a production task that
was not designed into the YCTV facilities and /or equipment, he /she
should consult with a staff member.
Additionally, community producers are prohibited from attempting to
repair malfunctioning equipment without the advise of staff.
4.5 Adherence To Facility Hours
Checking out or checking in of portable equipment, editing sessions,
studio productions (including set -up and cleanup), and all other uses of
YCTV equipment and facilities must be completed within the following
guidelines:
4.5.1 Portable Equipment Check- Out /Check -In Hours
Portable equipment will be checked out or checked in not
later than thirty (30) minutes prior to the close of the YCTV
facility.
4.5.2 Edit Bay Hours
Users of YCTV edit bays must be prepared to conclude
editing, including any necessary clean up and /or filing of
work stock or program master stock, on any given day not
less thirty (30) minutes prior to the close of the YCTV facility.
4.5.3 Studio Hours
Users of YCTV studios must be prepared to conclude use of
studios, including any necessary clean up and /or filing of
work stock or program master stock, on any given day not
less thirty (30) minutes prior to the close of the YCTV facility.
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4.5.4 Reservation Cancellation
Reservation cancellation for portable equipment, edit bay
use, and /or studio use must occur not less than 48 hours prior
to the date on which equipment, edit bays or studios were
scheduled for use. By doing so, equipment and facilities may
be made available for use by others.
Community producers who consistently check -out or check -in portable
equipment late, violate edit bay and studio use rules as described in
Sections 4.6, 4.7 and 4.8, fail to cancel reservations, or violate any other
YCTV policy will be subject to temporary suspension of user privileges or
permanent revocation of user privileges.
4.6 Portable Equipment User Agreement
Before checking out any portable equipment (camcorders, microphones,
lighting equipment, etc.), certified producers must sign an equipment use
agreement understanding that they will reimburse YCTV for repair or
replacement of any equipment that is damaged, lost, or stolen while in
their possession.
Portable equipment will only be checked out to certified YCTV community
producers. Equipment will not be checked out in a certified producer's
name by "friends," "family," etc.
YCTV requires that any and all portable equipment is used only by a
certified producer. A Washington State ID will be requested and copied
at the time of the orientation class (section 3.1) and required before any
check out of portable equipment is allowed. If the certified producer is
under age 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the appropriate
equipment user agreement.
Portable equipment may be reserved for up to 48 hours at a time during
the week or 72 hours over a weekend. Longer reservation times may be
arranged for with permission of the Communications and Public Affairs
Director or the Senior Community Relations Specialist depending on the
availability of equipment. Portable equipment reservations can be made
up to 30 days in advance on a first -come, first - served basis.
4.7 Edit Bay Use
Only certified community producers may use YCTV edit bays. A single
producer may schedule use of edit bays for a maximum of 4 hours per
day and a maximum of 2 days per week for a total of 8 hours.
If edit bay time above the allotted 4 hours per day, 2 days per week per
producer is available, an individual producer may be allowed to exceed
her /his maximum edit bay use limit at the discretion of YCTV staff.
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However, producers not having reached their maximum allotted edit bay
time will be given priority for any available edit bay time.
Edit bay reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance on a first -
come, first - served basis.
4.8 Studio Use
Only certified community producers may use YCTV studios. Before using a
studio, a community producer must schedule time with the Community
Programming Coordinator to receive basic orientation to studio
operation.
Only certified community producers will be allowed to operate any and
all studio equipment (switcher, cameras, lights, etc.).
Community producers must provide all necessary studio production
personnel. YCTV staff will not substitute for studio production personnel.
Studio reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance on a
first come, first served basis.
4.9 Work Stook
Community producers should use work stock (SD cards or current
recording media) supplied by YCTV during the initial phases of a project.
Producers are discouraged from using work stock they personally own due
to the difficulty of staff to ensure equipment is being used for authorized
purposes.
Before YCTV - provided work stock can be checked out, a corresponding
Pre - Production Plan must be on file.
Work stock must be released and cleared when the producer's project is
either completed or abandoned. YCTV - supplied work stock assigned to
producers will be held for a maximum of 3 months from the date it was
assigned before it is recycled for use by other producers. Special
arrangements may be made for long -term projects.
4.10 Program Masters
YCTV will supply numbered program master stock on which a producer's
final, edited program will be recorded and stored. Program masters
become part of the YCTV library, are the property of the City of Yakima
Community Relations Office, and are retained within the YCTV /Y -PAC
facility.
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A producer owns the copyright to a final program. However, YCTV
maintains ownership of the program master.
Uncompleted program masters will be held for a maximum of 12
months from the date they were assigned before they are recycled for
use by other producers. Special arrangements may be made for long-
term projects.
4.11 Program Master Copies
Community producers are entitled to one (1) copy, of their program
master, free of charge. Before a program master copy is made, a
producer must complete and sign a "Dub Request Form" agreeing to the
conditions of use of said dub. Additional dubs may be obtained by the
producer by paying a dubbing fee of $15 per copy.
Copies of program masters may be obtained by anyone (viewers, family
members, friends, etc.) other than a community producer by filling out
and signing a "Third Party Release Agreement" agreeing to the conditions
of use of said dub and obtaining the permission of the producer. A
dubbing fee of $20 per copy applies to all program master copies.
Only copies of completed program masters will be made. Copies of work
stock or uncompleted program masters are prohibited.
Duplication of programs not produced at YCTV is prohibited.
All copies will be done by staff as time is available.
YCTV reserves the right to adjust equipment use policies based upon user
demand and the general technical condition of our production
equipment.
4.12 YCTV Internet Use Policy
Use of YCTV editing workstations or computers at the YCTV facility for
internet use for any reason by community producers is prohibited. If you
need internet access for a video project or for research on a video
project please consult with a staff member. Producers found using YCTV
equipment for internet use without staff authorization will be subject to
temporary suspension of user privileges or permanent revocation of user
privileges.
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Section 5 - Programming and Channel Use Policies
5.1 Programs Produced Using YCTV Facilities and Equipment
Programs produced using YCTV facilities and equipment are limited in use
to being cablecast on YCTV. This policy is enforced in order to
acknowledge and preserve YCTV's status as a publicly- funded production
facility available for use by community members.
However, some limited additional use of programs produced using YCTV
equipment and facilities may be allowed if:
1) The program has already aired on YCTV; and,
2) Such use will not result in monetary gain for anyone; and,
3) Approval for such use has been granted by the Communications
and Public Affairs Director; and,
4) YCTV and the community producer are given credit for the
production.
No use, other than the original cablecast, repeat cablecasts and in -house
viewing, may be made of the whole or any part of a program retained in
the YCTV library without the producer's consent unless it is for preservation
purposes. YCTV may request from the community producer that a
program be used for promotional purposes or distribution to other access
centers.
5.2 Imported Programs
Programs produced using facilities and equipment other than those
available through YCTV are considered to be "imported" programs. Any
adult living within the service area of the Charter Cable Upper Yakima
Valley System may request that an "imported" program be aired on YCTV
if that adult is willing to assume the role of program "sponsor."
A "sponsor" must complete and sign an Imported Programming Request
form and, by doing so, accept all responsibility for the content of the
"imported" program requested to be aired on YCTV as described in
Section 5.4.
5.3 Program Content
Public access programming is protected under the 1st Amendment to the
United States Constitution and YCTV encourages community producers to
exercise responsible expression of these protected rights. Community
producers and /or sponsors are solely responsible and legally accountable
for the content of their programs and, as such, may be subject to
prosecution for the cablecast of illegal material.
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The following is prohibited from being cablecast on YCTV:
1) Lotteries or contests that directly or indirectly involve the
elements of a prize, chance, and /or consideration;
2) Material which would subject the community producer or
sponsor to prosecution under any applicable local, state, or
federal law for production and /or cablecasting of obscene
material; (see appendix) slander; libel; invasion of privacy;
violation of publicity rights; or violation of trademark or
copyright; (see appendix)
3) Commercial programming. Commercial programming
means any programming which, in whole or in part, depicts,
demonstrates, or discusses products, services, or businesses
with the intent or substantial effect of benefiting or enhancing
a profit- making enterprise; and
4) Direct solicitation of funds. Community producers or
sponsors may offer information on fundraising activities and
how viewers may request additional information on the topic
or organization featured but may not ask viewers directly for
financial contributions.
If, after its initial cablecast, a program is found to not conform to or to
violate any of these standards, it will immediately be removed from the
YCTV programming schedule and the community producer or sponsor
may be subject to temporary suspension of user privileges or permanent
revocation of user privileges in accordance with Section 6.3.
5.4 Program Liability
All community producers or sponsors presenting programming for
cablecast shall have signed a YCTV Producer Liability /Indemnification
Agreement agreeing, as a precondition of the cablecast, to defend,
indemnify and hold harmless YCTV, its employees and its agents from all
loss, liability and damage arising out of or caused by the cablecast of the
producer's or sponsor's program.
Programming will be cablecast on YCTV only after the community
producer or sponsor submitting the programming has signed a Program
Completion form or Imported Programming Request form containing the
following information:
1) The name of the community producer or sponsor and
acknowledgment that the same will be contained in the
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credits of the program or immediately adjacent to the
program;
2) The program title, source, and exact length;
3) Confirmation that the community producer or sponsor has
previewed the program or, while still assuming full
responsibility for the contents of the program, acknowledges
that he /she has had a preview done by his /her agent;
4) A statement of the community producer or sponsor
assuring that, to the best of his /her knowledge, cablecast of
the program does not violate any and all applicable local,
state, and /or federal law;
5) A statement of the community producer or sponsor that
he /she will comply with Section 5.3 concerning program
content and Section 5.5 regarding the warning message.
6)A statement of the community producer or sponsor that he /she
will comply with all rules and procedures of YCTV.
5.5 "Flagging„ of Programs
As stated in Section 5.4, community producers and sponsors are
responsible for the content of their programs and should be sensitive to
the viewing audience. For example, programs containing violence,
nudity, profanity, or adult themes may not be suitable for ''sensitive
viewers'' such as children.
A community producer or sponsor is responsible for noting on the Program
Completion form or Imported Programming Request form, and verbally
notifying staff, that her /his program may not be suitable for all viewers.
Programs that are identified as unsuitable for all viewers will be preceded
by a spoken and written "flag" warning message that states:
"The following program contains situations, material, and /or
language which may be offensive to some viewers or may be
inappropriate for viewing by children."
The written message will appear for at least 10 seconds at the beginning
of the program. It is the responsibility of the producer or sponsor to assure
that this warning message is included preceding cablecast of the
program.
Failure to note on the Program Completion form or the Imported
Programming Request form that a program may not be suitable for all
viewers may subject the community producer or sponsor to temporary
suspension of user privileges or permanent revocation of user privileges.
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5.5.1 "After Hours " Alternate Scheduling
Community producers and sponsors are strongly encouraged
to request that a program not suitable for all audiences be
aired as part of YCTV's "After Hours" schedule. YCTV's "After
Hours" schedule airs on an as- requested basis between
11:00 pm and 6:00 am. Requesting that a program which
may not be suitable for all audiences be aired during YCTV's
"After Hours" schedule provides additional liability protection
to community producers and sponsors and demonstrates
responsible use of YCTV.
5.6 Technical Standards
In order to ensure high quality transmission, all programs requested for air
on YCTV are reviewed for compliance with certain content - neutral
technical standards. Programs are reviewed for compliance with the
following standards prior to inclusion in the YCTV schedule.
1) Programs produced using YCTV facilities and equipment must
include 5 seconds of black prior to the start of the program, and the
standard YCTV Open Billboard. The end of the program must include
the standard YCTV Close Billboard, 10 seconds of black, 60 seconds
of NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) calibration color
bars, and a program identification slate.
2) Programs submitted for air must be on DVD or a digital format
compatible with YCTV equipment. Special requests for video tapes
may be accommodated depending on equipment availability.
*3) Programs must have 7.5 IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) units of
video set up.
*4) The video level of all programs must be -40 IRE units of sync.
5) Video levels may not exceed 100 IRE units for more than 10
consecutive seconds throughout the entirety of a program.
*6) Video levels may not fall below 7.5 IRE units, as measured on a
waveform monitor, for more than 10 consecutive seconds throughout
the entirety of a program.
7) Audio levels may not exceed +4 decibels, as measured on a VU
(Volume Units) meter, for more than 10 consecutive seconds
throughout the entirety of a program.
8) Audio levels may not fall below -7 decibels, as measured on a VU
meter, for more than 10 consecutive seconds throughout the entirety
of a program.
9) Audio levels should average 85% modulation on a VU meter
throughout a majority of the program. ( -6db to -3db)
Programs failing to comply with these technical standards, unless clearly
associated with deliberate artistic intent, can be refused from inclusion in
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the YCTV programming schedule. Determination of compliance with
these standards is at the sole discretion of YCTV staff. ( *denotes standards
normally controlled by internal settings on Cameras and editing systems)
5.7 Program Scheduling Priorities
Air time on YCTV is provided on a first -come, first - served basis. However,
due to the limitations of available hours, priorities for scheduling
programming on YCTV are as follows:
1) First -run program produced at or using YCTV equipment;
2) First -run of an "imported" program sponsored by an adult
living in the Charter Cable Upper Yakima Valley system
service area;
3) Rerun of a program produced at or using YCTV equipment;
and,
4) Rerun of an "imported" program sponsored by an adult
living in the Charter Cable Upper Yakima Valley system
service area;
New programs will normally be scheduled to run on YCTV as soon as
possible following completion, unless special arrangements are made with
the Cable Television Coordinator. Reasons for special arrangements
include a program being of a timely nature, the producer wanting to wait
for a particular date to premier the program, or a program may be
seasonal, such as a Christmas, Halloween or other holiday- specific
program.
5.7.1 Programming Guarantee
Programs submitted for air on YCTV generally run throughout the
course of a two -week schedule. However, YCTV only guarantees
that every program submitted will air on YCTV one (1) time.
5.7.2 Programming Replay Requests
Programs submitted for replay can be submitted for replay up to 3
times during the course of a 6 month period. All replay requests will
be cablecast only after the producer or sponsor has turned in a
replay request form to the community programming coordinator.
Certain programs may be also replayed at the discretion of the
community programming coordinator to fill time in the weekly
schedule if necessary.
5.7.3 Programming "Time Slots"
Programs submitted for air on YCTV are scheduled on a first -come,
first - served basis. Programming may also be subject to factors such
as availability of air time, counter programming, requests by
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producers or sponsors, etc. No producer "owns" a time slot, but
certain programs may be scheduled to air at particular times as
described in Subsection 5.7.4.
5.7.4 Sunday Programming Schedule
Some time slots during the Sunday schedule are available for
community producers and sponsors to request be allocated to a
single program for an extended period of time. Such a request may
be appropriate for a program whose viewers want to tune in to at a
set time. A program produced on a weekly basis may also be
appropriate for inclusion in the Sunday schedule. Or, a program of
a "spiritual" nature may be a good candidate for the Sunday
schedule.
All Sunday programming schedule requests must be submitted to
and approved by the Community Programming Coordinator and
must be produced up to 3 weeks in advance of air date.
5.8 YCTV "Video Bulletin Board "'
The YCTV "Video Bulletin Board" displays public service announcements
( "PSAs ") throughout the YCTV program schedule. Use of the bulletin
board is free and available to any not - for - profit organization or
government agency. It may be used to announce meetings, events and
activities open to the public. No ticket prices or direct solicitations for
financial contributions are allowed. Commercial advertisements are
prohibited.
Messages for inclusion on the YCTV "Video Bulletin Board" must be
submitted to and approved by the Community Programming
Coordinator.
Section 6 - Prohibited Conduct and Enforcement
6.1 Purposes of Conduct and Enforcement Policies
YCTV provides training, facilities and equipment to anyone wishing to
produce or sponsor programming to be aired on YCTV. However, YCTV is
under no legal obligation to provide access to its training, facilities or
equipment. Access to YCTV training, facilities and equipment is a
privilege provided by the City of Yakima through its Community Relations
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Office and is not a right guaranteed by any local, state or federal law,
statute, rule or other applicable regulation or legislation.
In order to ensure appropriate access to and use of YCTV training,
facilities and equipment, Community Relations Office staff, at the
direction of the Communications and Public Affairs Director, can refuse
service on a temporary basis or otherwise initiate disciplinary or legal
actions against individuals or organizations interfering with or jeopardizing
YCTV operations, or otherwise violating the policies and procedures
described in this handbook.
6.222 Prohibited Conduct
A person(s) exhibiting any of the following prohibited conduct is subject to
immediate removal from the Community Relations Office's premises and
will not be allowed to return until completion of the disciplinary process, as
described in Section 6.3, AND until return of such person(s) is approved by
the Communications and Public Affairs Director:
6.2.11 Interference With Operations
Interference with other YCTV users or office staff in the performance
of the office's operations, as determined by Community Relations
Office staff, is prohibited.
6.2.2 Immediate Danger to YCTV Facilities or Other Person(s)
Placing in immediate danger YCTV /Y -PAC facilities or the person(s)
or property of others, as determined by Community Relations Office
staff, is prohibited.
6.2.3 Physical Assault /Abusive Behavior
Physically assaulting or otherwise behaving in an abusive manner
toward office staff or others on the office's premises, as determined
by Community Relations Office staff, is prohibited. In addition to
being subject to the disciplinary process described in Section 6.3,
violators of this policy are subject to arrest and criminal prosecution.
6.2.4 Possession /Use of a Weapon
Possession and /or use of a weapon on Community Relations Office
premises is prohibited. In addition to being subject to the
disciplinary process described in Section 6.3, violators of this policy
are subject to arrest and criminal prosecution.
6.2.5 Slander /Libel /Defamation
Verbal (slander) and /or written /broadcast (libel) defamation of
Community Relations Office, or others on the office's staff, or any
other person is prohibited. Repeated defamation, as determined
by the Communications and Public Affairs Director, will be just
cause for immediate suspension of community producer privileges.
In addition to being subject to the disciplinary process described in
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Section 6.3, violators of this policy are subject to arrest and criminal
prosecution or possible civil legal actions.
6.2.6 Theft /Damage /Vandalism
Theft, vandalism, or willful damage of YCTV equipment
and /or facilities is prohibited. In addition to being subject to
the disciplinary process described in Section 6.3, violators of
this policy are subject to arrest and criminal prosecution.
6.2.7 False Representation - Identification
False representation by a community producer of
himself /herself as a Community Relations Office employee,
a YCTV employee, or as a representative or agent of the
office or YCTV, is strictly prohibited. At all times when using
YCTV equipment or facilities, community producers must
identify themselves as independent producers and not as
employees, representatives or agents of the office or YCTV.
6.2.8 False Representation - Documentation
Falsification of legal agreements and /or requirements for use
of YCTV equipment and facilities is prohibited
6.2.9 Possession /Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
Possession of and /or consumption of any alcoholic beverage
on Community Relations Office premises is prohibited. Any
person(s) appearing to be intoxicated will immediately be
removed from the Community Relations Office premises and
will be subject to the disciplinary process as described in
Section 6.3.
6.2.10 Possession /Consumption of Controlled /Illegal Substances
Possession and /or consumption of any controlled or otherwise
Illegal substances on Community Relations Office premises
is prohibited. Any person(s) appearing to be under the
influence of a controlled /illegal substance will be
immediately removed from the Community Relations Office
premises and will be subject to the disciplinary process
described in section 6.3. Additionally, violators of this policy
are subject to arrest and criminal prosecution.
6.2.11 Smoking
Smoking on Community Relations Office premises, or within 25
feet of the entrance to the premises, is prohibited.
6.2.12 Unauthorized Use of Facilities /Equipment
Use of YCTV facilities or equipment for commercial (as
described in Subsection 4.1.1), personal (as described in
Section 4.1.2), or any purpose other than those permitted
herein, is prohibited.
6.2.13 Unauthorized Duplication
Unauthorized duplication of work stock, program masters, or
any other footage gathered using YCTV facilities and
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equipment, on or off the Community Relations Office
premises, is prohibited.
6.2.14 Copyright Infringement
Unauthorized use of the copyright material of another
community producer, Community Relations Office staff
member, or any other person(s) is prohibited. In addition to
being subject to the disciplinary process described in Section
6.3, violators of this policy are subject to arrest and criminal
prosecution.
6.2.15 All Other Rules /Policies /Procedures
Violation of any other rule, policy or procedure not specifically listed
in Section 6.2 is prohibited.
6.3 Disciplinary Action
When the Communications and Public Affairs Director determines that
there has been an apparent violation of any rule(s), policy(ies), or
procedure(s) contained herein, he /she has the authority to:
1) Immediately suspend community producer privileges of
the person(s) alleged to have violated any rule(s), policy(ies)
and /or procedure(s) contained herein. A written
violation /suspension notice will be personally served or mailed
to the person(s) whose actions are being reviewed within two
(2) calendar days of the date of the suspension;
2) Immediately suspend cablecast of a program that violates
Section 5.3, provided, however, that the Community Relations
Office will seek a judicial determination when the program appears
to violate Section 5.3 (2). A cablecast suspension for violation of
Section 5.3 (2) will not exceed 14 days without a judicial
determination. A written violation /suspension notice will be
personally served or mailed to the person(s) whose program(s) is
being reviewed within two (2) calendar days of the date of the
suspension;
3) For all other violations, mail or personally serve the person(s)
whose actions or program is being reviewed with a written
notification of the alleged violation and the Communications
and Public Affairs Director's intended disciplinary action.
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6.4 Request For Muting With Communications and Public
Affairs Director
The violation /suspension notice referred to in Section 6.3 shall advise the
party(ies) alleged to have violated any rule(s), policy(ies) or procedure(s)
stated herein that he /she may request a meeting with the
Communications and Public Affairs Director to discuss disciplinary action
taken by the Communications and Public Affairs Director. Such a request
must be made within seven (7) calendar days of the date the notice is
mailed or personally served, whichever is sooner.
6.5 Further Disciplinary Action
Following a meeting, as described in Section 6.4, or if no such meeting is
requested within the allotted time, the Communications and Public Affairs
Director may:
1) Continue the suspension of community producer privileges
already in place;
2) Suspend community producer privileges indefinitely or for a
specified time period;
3) Permanently revoke community producer privileges;
4) Suspend the cablecast of a program at issue indefinitely or for
a specified time;
5) Take such other action that is fair, reasonable, and equitable,
including any combination of these measures; or,
6) Take no further action.
A final disciplinary action decision notice specifying the disciplinary action
taken by the Communications and Public Affairs Director shall be mailed
to or personally served upon the party(ies) involved in the disciplinary
action within two (2) calendar days of the final decision.
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6.6 Appeal of Disciplinary Action
The decision of the Communications and Public Affairs Director to
suspend or revoke community producer privileges, or any other
disciplinary action taken by the Communications and Public Affairs
Director, may be appealed in writing to the immediate supervisor of the
Communications and Public Affairs Director through the City Manager's
office. An appeal must be delivered to the supervisor within fourteen (14)
calendar days of the date the Communications and Public Affairs
Director's final disciplinary action decision notice was sent to the person(s)
found to have violated any rule(s), policy(ies) or procedure(s) herein. Any
supporting documentation regarding the appeal should be attached to
such written appeal.
The supervisor shall schedule a meeting at which she /he will hear
verbal testimony within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving a written
appeal. At such meeting, the Communications and Public Affairs
Director, and the person(s) found to have violated any rule(s), policy(ies)
or procedure(s) herein, may present witnesses and /or any relevant
evidence related to the final disciplinary action and /or appeal of such
action.
Within fourteen (14) days of such meeting, the supervisor shall issue a
final disciplinary action appeal decision. In such a decision, the supervisor
may:
1) Uphold the final disciplinary action decision of the
Communications and Public Affairs Director;
2) Modify the final disciplinary action decision of the
Communications and Public Affairs Director;
3) Overturn the final disciplinary action decision of the
Communications and Public Affairs Director and reinstate the
community producer privileges of the appellant;
4) Lift or modify the suspension of cablecast of the program at
issue;
5) Take such other action that is fair, reasonable, and equitable,
including any combination of these measures.
A notice of such a final disciplinary action appeal decision shall be
mailed to or personally served upon the party(ies) involved in the
disciplinary action appeal within two (2) calendar days of the final
decision.
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Message From The Communications and Public Affairs Director
The rules, policies and procedures in this handbook are designed to
provide the greatest opportunity to greatest number of community
members to make use of YCTV. Acknowledging that no system is perfect,
these rules, polices and procedures may be modified or otherwise
amended as situations warrant.
The primary goal of the Community Relations Office staff is to help
community members listen to and talk to each other better. YCTV
provides a wonderful way for you to share your thoughts, ideas, interests
and creativity with your friends, family and neighbors.
I know that you will enjoy the time you invest in making good use of public
access TV. Best wishes and welcome to YCTV, "The Peoples' Channel."
Randy Beehler
Communications and Public Affairs Director
City of Yakima
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Section 7 - Definitions
7.1 "Community Relations Office"
The City of Yakima "Community Relations Office" is a part of the City of
Yakima Administration Department and is responsible for all internal and
external communications functions of the City including operation of
YCTV, operation of Y -PAC, media relations, communications training and
providing communications assistance to other City divisions and
departments.
7.2 "Certified Producer"
A "certified producer" is anyone who has successfully completed YCTV
training and /or has demonstrated to YCTV staff a sufficient working
knowledge of the YCTV facilities and equipment.
7.3 "Charter Communications"
"Charter Communications" is the current, franchised provider of cable
service in the City of Yakima and throughout most of the Yakima Valley.
7.4 "Commercial Programming"
"Commercial programming" is any programming which, in whole or in
part, depicts, demonstrates, or discusses products, services or businesses
with the intent or substantial effect of benefiting or enhancing a profit -
making enterprise.
7.5 "Copyright"
"Copyright" is the legal term for the exclusive right of the creator to
reproduce, alter, perform, display, lend or allow other use of her /his
creation. As applied to YCTV programs, community producers "own" the
completed version of a program produced using YCTV facilities and
equipment and retain authority over how the program is copied,
distributed or otherwise used. Unauthorized use of copyrighted products,
such as music, television programs, movies, internet content, etc., is
prohibited and may subject the unauthorized user to arrest and
prosecution. (See Appendix for "Fair use Doctrine" Language.)
7.6 "Equipment"
"Equipment" refers to any and all video, audio, computer or other
equipment available for the production of community access
programming and owned and /or controlled by the Community Relations
Office.
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7.7 "Facilities"
"Facilities" refers to the building and parking lot, channel(s) on the cable
system, and other property directly related to and /or not directly related
to the production of access programming owned and /or under
controlled by the Community Relations Office.
7.8 "Franchise"
A cable communications system "franchise" is a contract between the
cable operator and the City which allows the cable operator to use
public rights -of -way to deliver its service to customers. The "franchise" sets
the terms and conditions for use of public rights -of -way by the cable
operator, forms of compensation provided by the cable operator for use
of public rights -of -way, and other operational rules, policies and
procedures.
7.9 "Franchise Fee"
The local cable operator pays a "franchise fee" as a form of rent or lease
payment for use of the public rights -of -way. Under the existing franchise,
the cable operator pays the City the equivalent of 5% of the cable
operator's revenue each month. In Yakima, "franchise fee" revenue is
exclusively used to support the activities of the Community Relations
Office.
7.10 "Imported Program"
An imported program is any program produced using facilities and
equipment other than those available through YCTV.
7.11 "Libel"
"Libel" is the legal term for written and /or broadcast speech which
defames or otherwise damages the person who is the subject of the
libelous speech.
7.12 "PEG Access Television"
"PEG" is an acronym for Public, Educational and Government access
television. "PEG" channels on a cable TV system are set aside for non-
commercial use by the public, educational institutions and governmental
entities. Provision of "PEG" channels is one form of compensation
provided by cable operators in exchange for use of public rights -of -way.
7.13 "Producer"
"Producer" means any user who organizes and prepares, or otherwise
causes to be cablecast, a program or program series.
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7.14 "Program"
"Program" means any material intended for cablecast.
7.15 "Program Master"
A "program master" is the completed version of a program produced
using YCTV facilities and /or equipment. The "program master" is filed in
the YCTV library and is owned by the Community Relations Office. The
producer retains the copyright of the program.
7.16 "Programming"
''Programming'' refers to any material submitted for cablecast on YCTV.
7.17 "Slander"
"Slander" is the legal term for verbal speech which defames or otherwise
damages the person who is the subject of the slanderous speech.
7.18 "Sponsor"
A "sponsor" is anyone who submits "imported" programming to YCTV for
cablecast and, therefore, accepts complete responsibility for such
programming.
7.19 "Stock"
"Stock" refers to video tape, DVDs or other video formats used in the
production of a program.
7.20 "User"
A "user" is anyone who (a) uses YCTV facilities and /or equipment; (b)
checks out YCTV equipment; (c) signs a YCTV Producer
Liability /Indemnification Agreement; or (d) presents programming to YCTV
for cablecast over YCTV channel.
7.21 "YCTV"
"YCTV" (Yakima Community Television) is Yakima's public access cable
TV channel operated by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
"YCTV" provides community members the opportunity to use the powerful
and pervasive medium of cable TV to share their thoughts, ideas, interests
and creativity with family, friends and neighbors by producing non-
commercial programming using YCTV facilities and equipment and /or by
sponsoring "imported" programs for airing on YCTV.
7.22 "Y- PAC"
"Y -PAC" (Yakima Public Affairs Channel) is Yakima's government access
cable TV channel operated by the City of Yakima Community Relations
Office. Through un- edited coverage of government meetings, speeches,
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elections, and other public affairs events, "Y-PAC" provides viewers with
the opportunity to interpret important issues and events for themselves
and serves to increase understanding of and public participation in the
democratic process.
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Section 107 contains a list of the various purposes for which the reproduction of a
particular work may be considered fair, such as criticism, comment, news reporting,
teaching, scholarship, and research. Section 107 also sets out four factors to be
considered in determining whether • not a particular use is fair:
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When it is impracticable to obtain permission, use of copyrighted material should be
avoided unless the doctrine of fair use would clearly apply to the situation. If there is
any doubt, it is advisable to consult an attorney.
In the YCTV is a non-commercial PEG station operating with public monies • public
property, we have adopted the following policy for shows that are educational in and
f,hat have ■ will have no commercial life.
t. Graphic/credit rolls may be accompanied • up to no more than
60 seconds of music.
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(1) The term • copyright for the work has expired: (2) The author failed to satisfy
statuatory formalities to perfect the copyright or (3) The work is a work of the U.S.
government. With the exception of work created and published before 1926, or
seventy years prior to the current date, is in the public domain. Please ask consult
with the staff if you have questions about the public domain and proposed
programming.
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