HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-24 - RESOLUTIONS - CMTY ACCESS PRESERVATION ACT (2)RESOLUTION NO. 09-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING H.R. 3745,
REGARDING THE COMMUNITY ACCESS PRESERVATION ACT OF 2009
WHEREAS, historically, the funding for and broadcast of public, educational, and
government (PEG) channels have been negotiated as part of local franchise agreements between
cable companies and local franchise authorities; and
WHEREAS, 23 states have enacted new telecommunication laws that establish state -level
franchise authorities; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the recent state-wide agreements and lack of adequate federal
protection, some PEG channels face significant broadcast and funding obstacles; and
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WHEREAS, PEG channels connect residents with their local government, local school
districts, and community sporting events, not otherwise available on -broadcast television; and
WHEREAS, PEG stations and channels are locally funded, and fed6ral-law_and a number
of state laws do not require dedicated funding beyond an "adequate`/assurance of financial
support;" and
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WHEREAS, residents of Santa Clarita derive a significant benefit from the availability of
locally produced public television and have been served by SCVTV for almost 15 years; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has made an investment of
more then $445,000 since January 2009 and have created a Joint Powers Authority in support of
the continued operation of SCVTV Channel 20; and
WHEREAS, H.R. 3745 would address the immediate issues facing PEG channels by
allowing PEG fees to be used for any PEG -related purposes and require the Federal
Communications Commission to study the effect state video franchise laws have had on PEG
channels; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita, believes that H.R. 3745 will enable the City to
relieve the General Fund from potential future costs associated with supporting SCVTV Channel
20 operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. H.R. 3745 is an equitable proposal to all parties and in the best interests of
the residents of the City of Santa Clarita; and
SECTION 2. H.R. 3745 shall be supported by the City of Santa Clarita; and
SECTION 3. Copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to Representative Tammy
Baldwin, Representative Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Dianne
Feinstein, appropriate congressional committees, and administration officials.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of November, 2009.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK f
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the 24th day of November, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
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Weste, McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry
None
None
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
1, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 09-96, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on November 24, 2009, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this _ day of
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Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk .
By
Susan Caputo, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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