Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: June 11, 2024
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC TELEVISION AUTHORITY PUBLIC
TELEVISION MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Tyler Pledger
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Authorize funding for a two-year Public Television Management Services Agreement with SCVTV for the ongoing management and programming of Charter Spectrum Communications and AT&T for playback, programming, and production studio operations from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, in the amount not to exceed $342,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 and $349,000 for FY 2025-26.
2. Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $12,245 in FY 2024-25 and $19,245 in FY 2025-26 from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account 1001501-701008; ongoing $30,000 in FY 2024-25 from the Public Access, Educational, and Government Fund (Fund 330) to Expenditure Account 3301502-701008; and one-time funding in the amount of $30,000 in FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 from the Citrus Facility Fund (Fund 130) to Expenditure Account 1309008-701008, for a total budget amount in all funds for $342,000 in FY 2024-25 and $349,000 in FY 2025-26.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
Since 2009, the Santa Clarita Public Television Authority (SCPTA) has contracted with SCVTV to manage day-to-day operations of public television in the City Santa Clarita (City). SCVTV has been selected as the preferred contractor through both Request for Proposal solicitations and direct negotiations.
SCVTV is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides television, webcasting, podcasting, and new media services for the local public, nonprofit agencies, and government institutions. SCVTV provides 24/7 community programming to Santa Clarita Valley households via Charter Spectrum Communications (channel 20), AT&T (channel 99), SCVTV.com (live channel stream and video on demand), and various internet and social media websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook.
On May 30, 2024, the SCPTA Board approved the proposed two-year contract with SCVTV, subject to the approval and allocation of funds by the City Council.
Under the proposed agreement, SCVTV would be required to continue managing the City’s public television studio, inclusive of playback, programming, and production studio operations.
Further, SCVTV will be responsible for creating and airing original programming throughout the year that benefits the community including, but not limited to, the following:
• Communities Magazine and Event Coverage - “SCVTV’s Community Corner” or a similar program which supports the communication efforts of schools and civic agencies and provides them with an opportunity to communicate directly with residents about their services and needs. Additionally, provide coverage of a minimum of eight community events annually.
• Humanities Programing - Programs about the Santa Clarita Valley, its history, and culture. This may include programs about history, film, music, and the arts. SCVTV is prepared to work with the SCPTA and City Communications division to solicit feedback about which of these programs and subjects the community values most.
On an annual basis, SCVTV provides an update to the SCPTA Board on programming and accomplishments and receives feedback and direction on various programs and event coverage.
Lastly, under the proposed agreement, SCVTV will provide engineering consulting, design consulting, system integration, and equipment installation for the public television studio physical move from the current location at 22505 14th Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, to the new Citrus Building at 26326 - 26330 Citrus Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
This proposed agreement recommends a total contract amount of $342,000 in FY 2024-25 and $349,000 in FY 2025-26. This represents a contract increase of $72,245 and $79,245 respectively, from the current fiscal year. The increase in funding accounts for increases in minimum wage, which was last adjusted in 2022; insurance costs; production cost for programs such as "SCVTV's Community Corner"; video coverage of large events, including the 4th of July Parade and State of the City; and cost associated with the public television operations move to the new Citrus Building. The following chart represents the funding breakdown per fiscal year:
Funding Source Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund $149,755 $162,000 $169,000
PEG 120,000 150,000 150,000
Citrus Fund - 30,000 30,000
Total $269,755 $342,000 $349,000
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, adequate funds in the amount of $342,000 ($162,000 General Fund, $150,000 Public Access, Educational, and Government Fund, $30,000 Citrus Fund) will be available in FY 2024-25, and $349,000 000 ($169,000 General Fund, $150,000 Public Access, Educational, and Government Fund, $30,000 Citrus Fund) will be available in FY 2025-26 to support the recommended action, contingent upon approval by the City Council during each annual budget process.
ATTACHMENTS
Public Television Operational Agreement with SCVTV 2024