HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 14,129RESOLUTION NO.
14,129
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY REGARDING CATV FRANCHISING AND RENEWAL
WHEREAS, Cox Cable of San Diego is the holder of a
current franchise for the provision of Community•Antenna
Television (CATV)
services within National City; and
WHEREAS, the current franchise with Cox Cable
expires in February, 1984; and
WHEREAS, Cox Cable has submitted a letter which
is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit
"A" requesting renewal of its franchise; and
WHEREAS, it would be in the best interests of the
City,prior to commencing any negotiations,to adopt a general
statement regarding the franchising of
that they are non-exclusive in nature;
WHEREAS, it would
also be in
CATV systems to the effect
and
the best interests of the
City prior to commencing any such negotiations to approve a format
for use by applicants for original or renewal CATV franchises
to insure that adequate information is provided to establish a
basis for negotiations and to insure that a thorough review and
evaluation is conducted by City staff; and
WHEREAS, it would also be in the best interests of
the City to establish a franchise application fee, to cover the
City's cost in studying, investigating and processing a renewal
or original franchise application; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. It is the general policy of the City of
National City that CATV franchises are to
be non-exclusive in nature and that the
granting or renewal of any such franchise
will not prevent the City from granting
an identical or similar franchise to any
other person or firm at any time;
2. The document entitled "City of National City
npJ.ication Format for a CATV Franchise on a
:.on -exclusive Basis" which is dated August
1983 and attached hereto as Exhibit "B" is
hereby authorized for use;
3. An Application Fee associated with CATV
franchise application's of $1,000 is
hereby approved.
4. Upon receipt of an application prepared and
submitted in accordance with Exhibit "B"
staff is authorized to commence negotiations
for franchise renewal with Cox Cable of San
Diego.
5. Staff is authorized to evaluate, review and
make recommendations on any future application
for a non-exclusive CATV franchise; provided
said applications are prepared and submitted
in accordance with Exhibit "B".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of August, 1983.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT "A"
Cox Cable San Diego
5159 Federal Boulevard
San Diego, California 92105-5486
Telephone 714/263-9251
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City of National City
1243 National City Blva.
National City, CA 92050
August 4, 1983
A Subsidiary of
Cox Communications, Inc.
Dear Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Manager:
On February 25, 1984 the franchise between Cox Cable San
Diego and the City of National City will expire.
Therefore, Cox Cable San Diego is requesting that our
franchise be renewed on or before February 25, 1984.
Si
Robert cRann
Vice President & General
Manager
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EXHIBIT "B"
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CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPLICATION FORMAT
FOR A
CATV FRANCHISE
ON A
NONEXCLUSIVE BASIS
AUGUST 1983
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I. STATEMENT OF GENERAL CATV FRANCHISING POLICY
It is the general policy of the City that CATV franchises are to be
non-exclusive in nature and hence that the granting or renewal of
any such franchise shall not be construed as to prevent the City
from granting an identical or similar franchise to any other person
or firm at any time.
II. PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT
The purpose of this document is to provide the format to be
utilized in applying for a CATV franchise on a non-exclusive basis.
Additionally, it is understood that the specific terms and conditions
of any franchise granted with the exception of the matter of non -
exclusivity, are matters for negotiation between the applicant
and the City and that this document shall also serve as the basis
for commencement of said negotiations.
III. AUTHORIZATION OF DOCUMENT
Use of this document was authorized by the City Council of National
City on August 23, 1983. No application shall be considered unless
it is prepared in accordance with this approved format.
IV. REQUIRED INFORMATION
A. Organizational Information/Documentation
The following information shall be provided by any applicant
for a CATV franchise, whether original or renewal in nature:
1. The name, address and telephone number of
the applicant organization.
2. A detailed statement of the corporate or
other business entity organization of the
applicant, including but not limited to
the following:
a. The names, residence and business
address of all principal operations
officers, directors and associates
of the applicant.
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b. The names, residence and business
addresses of all officers, persons
and entities having controlling,
or being entitled to have control
of five percent or more of the
ownership of the applicant organization
as well as the respective ownership
share of each person or entity.
c. The names and addresses of any parent
or subsidiary of the applicant; any
other business entity owning or controlling
applicant in whole or in part or owned
or controlled in whole or in part by the
applicant; and a statement describing
the nature of any such parent or subsidiary
business entity.
d. A statement identifying by place and date,
any other cable television franchises
awarded to the applicant or its parent
or subsidiary; the status of the franchises
with respect to completion thereof, and
the amount of applicant's and its parent's
or subsidary's resources committed to the
completions thereof.
e. A description of all previous experience
of the applicant in providing cable
television system service.
f. A detailed and complete financial statement
of the applicant.
B. Existing System Information
The following information shall be provided by any applicant
for renewal of a CATV franchise:
1. A detailed map showing the boundaries of the
existing franchise area including a delineation
of those areas which are overground and those
which are underground installations.
2. A detailed narrative and where appropriate
graphic description of the existing CATV
system including but not necessarily
limited to:
a. Date system construction commenced.
b. Date system construction completed.
c. Average age of the system plant.
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d. Estimated net book worth of the CATV
system. (after straight line depreciation,
plus salvage value, if any)
e. Initial and existing channel capacity.
f. Existing system megaherz.
g. Number of homes currently passed by cable.
h. Number of homes actually cabled.
i. System penetration (in percentage terms).
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Number, description and location of City
owned buildings and facilities cabled.
k. Location of Public access studio(s), if any.
1. Complete list of current services including
any and all off -air stations, must -carries,
satellite channels, premium and pay channels,
and access and local origination channels.
m. List of current rates and charges for all
services.
n. Description of existing complaint procedures.
o. Any other information on the existing system
which the applicant deems relevant.
C. Proposed System Information
The following information shall be provided by any applicant
for a CATV franchise whether original or renewal in nature:
1. A detailed map showing areas proposed for service
whether within or outside an existing franchise
area.
2. A detailed narrative and where appropriate
graphic presentation regarding any short,
medium or long range plans for specific
system offerings, upgrades and enhancements
in areas including but not necessarily limited
to the following (Note: Determinations as
to what is considered short, medium or long
range in nature will depend upon the proposed
franchise term as referenced under Section D.1.
of this document):
a. Original construction or re -build plans for the
system physical plant as applicable.
D.
b. Provision of and/or availability and enhancement
of transmission capabilities via communication
satellites, microwave or other system
technologies.
c. Provision
of system
d. Provision
and local
of, and/or enhancement and expansion
megaherz, channel capacity and programming.
and/or improvement of public access
programming capabilities.
e. Implementation of 2-way interactive
capability and services.
f. Interconnection and shared access
with neighboring jurisdictions.
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h.
Development and implementation of
institutional networks.
Projected costs for proposed system
improvements by year.
i. Any other information on the proposed
system which the applicant deems
relevant.
General Information
1.
Proposed franchise term.
2. Proposed franchise fee (expressed as a
percentage of gross annual receipts.)
3. A copy of any contracts or permits between
the applicant and any public utility for
the use of the facilities of such public
utility such as poles,. lines or conduits.
4. Name, title, and business address of the
person supplying the information required
by this document.
V. APPLICATION FEE
Each application prepared and submitted in accordance with this
document shall be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of
$1,000 made out to the City of National City, to cover the City's
costs in studying, investigating and processing this application.
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VI. FILING INSTRUCTIONS
When completed, the application information and filing fee should
be transmitted to the Assistant City Manager, City of National City,
1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 92050.
Application materials must be completed and submitted within 45
days, from the date this document is mailed or provided to the
applicant.
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