Broadcasting Services for the City of Pacifica from the Pacifica Community Center DATE: December 6, 2021
TO: The City of Pacifica
FROM: Pacific Coast TV
BACKGROUND:
On November 30, 2021, the City of Pacifica requested that Pacific Coast TV (PCT) provide information about what equipment, audio-visual, broadcasting, etc. components as well as one-time and recurring costs would be involved if the Council were to consider holding regular City Council and Planning Commission meetings at the Pacifica Community Center auditorium instead of at Council Chambers. Additionally, other items to consider are whether or not the community center can accommodate the requirements for an installed control booth or if a mobile setup would be more appropriate. Since the community center is a multipurpose use facility, it would be more practical to use a mobile method.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following is a comprehensive list of equipment and components required to broadcast public meetings originating from the community center:
1. Cameras
a. Tripods/Mounts
b. Cameras
c. Controllers
d. Cabling
2. Control Booth/Cart
a. Monitors
b. Recorders
c. Computers
d. Switcher
e. Distribution Amplifiers
f. Power Conditioners
g. Cabling
3. Audio & Public Address System
a. Microphones
b. Loudspeakers
c. Mixer
d. Distribution amplifiers
e. Cabling
f. Power conditioners
g. Assistive listening
4. Projector System
a. Screen(s)
b. Projector
c. Cabling
5. Broadcast Connectivity/Transport (Through Comcast).
a. Transcoders, Transmitters/Receivers, Encoders/Decoders b. Fiber connectivity
c. Switch
6. Internet Connectivity (for teleconferencing purposes) a. Modem
b. Router/Switch
c. Computers
d. Cabling
COSTS:
PCT can address costs relating to items 1 (cameras) and 2 (control booth/cart). The estimated one time cost for equipment alone is $50,000.
Costs relating to item 3 (audio & public address) should be addressed to Norcal Sound.
Costs relating to item 5 (broadcast connectivity) should be addressed to Comcast PEG division.
Ongoing costs will likely be incurred by telecommunication subscriptions such as internet service providers and teleconferencing.