HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-05 - AGENDA REPORTS - CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
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FROM: orgcrA,21��hoyanager
DATE: February 5, 2002
SUBJECT: CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council receive report regarding cable franchise agreements, and provide staff with further
direction.
BACKGROUND
The City has two cable providers that serve the residents of this community (AT&T and Time
Warner). The franchise agreements end in 2003 for both cable providers. Originally, the
franchise agreements were negotiated under the County of Los Angeles and adopted by the City
when incorporation took place in 1987. A lot has changed in the cable industry since the first
franchise agreement was approved. However, for the first time in15 years, the City will have
an opportunity to rewrite the agreements within the parameters I Federal law.
As a result of the franchise agreements expiring in 2003, the City has been working for the last
year with its consultant, Telecommunications Management Corporation, in order to do the
necessary work in preparation for renegotiating the agreements. The process is summarized
into three phases:
1. Franchise Review and Evaluation
2. Needs Assessment
3. Renewal/Renegotiation
The City is in the second phase of the process where we are gathering information from the
public and the different agencies that may have a stake in the cable franchise agreement. The
intent of tonight's meeting is to provide the City Council with updated information on the
franchise process. In addition, as part of the needs assessment, staff is interested in gathering
information from the City Council on issues concerning cable services in the City.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
None.
Agenda Item:
CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
February 5, 2002
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for consultant services have been budgeted in 2001-2002 fiscal year budget.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
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