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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. 83- 341 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FEDERAL CABLE TELEVISION LEGISLATION. WHEREAS, cable television is an important communication and information technology for the Nation's cities and citizens, and it will likely enjoy exclusivity within a con~nunity and will be the only telecommunication medium with a direct link to the homes of citizens with its facilities traversing the public's property; and WHEREAS, local governments have had the responsibility for franchising cable television systems in their cities and for effectively overseeing the implementation of those franchises once awarded, and have demonstrated the effectiveness of local control over local concerns; and WHEREAS, major Federal cable television legislation has passed the United States Senate and is pending House of Representatives approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pleasanton, that it is opposed to legislation which restricts the traditional responsibilities which have been exercised by local government in this area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that our City urges members of the House of Representatives to ensure that if Federal cable television legislation continues as a possibility that the legislation provide for the following: Section 1. That Federal cable legislation not limit the option of local governments to regulate the rates charged by cable television companies for basic service. Section 2. That Federal cable legislation not limit the option of local governments to define by negotiation with cable television companies the definition of basic service. Section 3. That Federal cable legislation provide maximum competition in the renewal process with no presumption or expectancy of renewal on the part of the cable company holding the franchise. Section 4. That Federal cable legislation "grandfather" all existing franchises and their terms and conditions and all franchises processes in which a Request for Proposal has been issued; and that Federal legislation not apply to renegotiated franchise agreements, signed within six months of enactment.