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(2) a facility that serves Subscribers without using any Public Rights-of-Way; (3) a facility of a common carder which is subject, in whole or in part, to the provisions of Title II of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, except that such facility shall be considered a Cable System (other than for the purposes of 47 USC 541) to the extent such facility is used in the transmission of video programming directly to Subscribers; unless the extent of such use is solely to provide interactive on-demand services; (4) an open video system that complies with 47 USC 573; or (5) any facilities of any electdc utility used solely for operating its electdc utility system. E. "Channel" or "Cable Channel" means a portion of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum which is used in a Cable System and which is capable of delivering a television channel as defined by the Federal Communications Commission. F. "Council" means the City Council of the City of Pleasanton. G. "Franchise" means an initial authorization, or renewal thereof, issued by the Council, whether such authorization is designated as a franchise, permit, license, resolution, contract, certificate, agreement, or otherwise, which authorizes the construction or operation of a Cable System. Any such authorization, in whatever form granted, shall not supersede the requirement to obtain any other license or permit required for the privilege of transacting business within the City as required by the other ordinances and laws of the City. H. "Franchise A.qreement" means a franchise grant ordinance or a contractual agreement, containing the specific provisions of the Franchise granted, including references, specifications, requirements and other related matters. I. "Franchise Fee" means any fee or assessment of any kind imposed by the City on a Grantee as compensation for the Grantee's use of the Public Rights-of-Way for the provision of Cable Service. The term "Franchise Fee" does not include: 3