HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 83-33RESOLUTION NO. 83-33
RESOLUTION OPPOSING S.66 (GOLDWATER),
WHICH BILL SEEKS TO USURP LOCAL AUTHORITY
OVER CABLE TELEVISION
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the National Cable
Television Association (NCrA) has negotiated a compromise on S.66
(Goldwater).
WHEREAS, the compromise is inconsistent with California Policy in
the following areas:
(a) The buyout provisions conflict with our position
that these are properly the subject of franchise
negotiations;
(b) The non -grandfathering will invalidate existing
contracts freely negotiated;
(c) The renewal standards virtually guarantee renewal
of any franchise;
(d) The rate deregulation provisions contain no consumer
protection provisions; and
(e) The preclusion of local regulation of service may be
so broad as to preclude regulation of even access to
adult programming.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Lodi does hereby oppose S.66 (Goldwater) and the compromise as
approved by the Board of the National League of Cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Lodi does hereby urge the League of California Cities to work with
its member cities to develop specific legislative provisions to
protect the ability of local jurisdictions to negotiate and enforce
local cable franchises.
Dated: May 4, 1983
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 83-33 was
passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 4, 1983
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Snider, Murphy, Pinkerton,
and Olson (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Reid
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Alice M. Re' e
City Clerk
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