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City Council Work Session - AMENDED C A N C E L L E D
- Meeting Date:
- 03/28/2017
- From:
- Anja Wendel, Senior Assistant City Attorney AW
- Department:
- City Attorney
Co-Submitter:
Ladd Vagen, IT Director
TITLE:
Discussion of Options re. Cable Ordinance and Cable License Agreement Renewal
DESIRED OUTCOME:
City staff seeks direction from City Council regarding:
1) Possible amendments to Chapter 3-09 Cable of the City Code ("Cable Ordinance");
2) Any desired changes to the Cable License Agreement with NPG Cable, LLC, doing business as Suddenlink upon renewal.
1) Possible amendments to Chapter 3-09 Cable of the City Code ("Cable Ordinance");
2) Any desired changes to the Cable License Agreement with NPG Cable, LLC, doing business as Suddenlink upon renewal.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council has the opportunity to consider options for changes in terms and conditions of the Cable Ordinance and Cable License Agreement with Suddenlink, if any are desired. The current license was approved in 2007 and is being renewed. Some updates are needed due to changes in state laws.
INFORMATION:
The Cable License allows Suddenlink to construct, install, operate and maintain a cable services system in City rights-of-way. Suddenlink is seeking to renew its license.
City staff has prepared a memorandum entitled "Cable Licensing 101" to help explain the legal framework for cable licenses (attached). This document identifies options for possible changes to terms and conditions to the Cable Ordinance and Cable License Agreement. City staff will seek direction on the options. This document also explains how the Cable License is distinct from telecommunications and internet business operations/networks that are also located in City rights-of-way. This document also includes information about Suddenlink's current system and possible future upgrades.
Also attached is a visual example of Suddenlink's line extension policy, channel lineup, and City Code Chapter 13-15 related to work in rights-of-way.
The anticipated schedule for renewal follows:
April 4, 2017: Public hearing on renewal license, first reading of Ordinance No. 2017-04, amending Chapter 3-09 Cable of the City Code;
April 18, 2017: Second reading of Ordinance No. 2017-04, and adoption of Resolution No. 2017-11 approving renewal license to become effective 30 days thereafter.
City staff has prepared a memorandum entitled "Cable Licensing 101" to help explain the legal framework for cable licenses (attached). This document identifies options for possible changes to terms and conditions to the Cable Ordinance and Cable License Agreement. City staff will seek direction on the options. This document also explains how the Cable License is distinct from telecommunications and internet business operations/networks that are also located in City rights-of-way. This document also includes information about Suddenlink's current system and possible future upgrades.
Also attached is a visual example of Suddenlink's line extension policy, channel lineup, and City Code Chapter 13-15 related to work in rights-of-way.
The anticipated schedule for renewal follows:
April 4, 2017: Public hearing on renewal license, first reading of Ordinance No. 2017-04, amending Chapter 3-09 Cable of the City Code;
April 18, 2017: Second reading of Ordinance No. 2017-04, and adoption of Resolution No. 2017-11 approving renewal license to become effective 30 days thereafter.
Attachments
- 2007 Cable License
- Line Extension Example
- Channel Lineup
- Channel Lineup in April
- Chapter 13-15
- Cable Licensing 101