HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2000-18RESOLUTION NO. 2000-18
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
IN OPPOSITION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
NEW AREA CODES WITHIN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
WHEREAS, the imposition of the controversial 858 area code has created a
hardship on individuals and businesses alike; and
WHEREAS, there are two additional area codes scheduled for implementation
in the County this summer: 935 and 442; and
WHEREAS, according to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC),
the State's current 25 area codes will leap to 41 by the end of 2002, and;
WHEREAS, according to the North County Times, there are as many as 145
million unused phone numbers within existing area codes in the state that could alleviate the
immediate need for new area codes; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has maintained
outdated practices and has had a stranglehold on State and Lncal authorities for far too long
punishing consumers; and
WHEREAS, options such as technology based area codes, local number
portability for wireless services and the immediate release of the stockpile of unused numbers
will dramatically increase the availability of phone numbers preventing any more area code
splits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City joins with other local governments and the CPUC to challenge the FCC to
change the rules and expand options to allow technology based area codes, local number
portability for wireless services and to urge the immediate release of the enormous stockpile of
unused numbers within existing area codes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National
City adamantly opposes the implementation of any new area codes within the San Diego
region.
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Resolution No. 2000-18
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of March, 2000.
George H. aters, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michel R. Dalla, ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney