HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 92-129 06/01/1992Resolution No. 92-129 N,~,~,
1 of the City of Petaluma, California
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3 ACKNOWLEDGING VIACOM FRANCHISE RENEWAL REQUEST
4 ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE
5 APPROVING SOLICITATION FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
6 EXPLORING ESTABLISHMENT OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
7 FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
1o WHEREAS, the City is required under the provisions of the 1984 Cable Act to review and
11 consider a cable franchisee's request for renewal of a franchise; and
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13 WHEREAS, Viacom has formally noticed such intent to renew on March 5, 1992;
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15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
16 1. That the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby acknowledges Viacom's notification of
17 intent to apply for renewal of its Cable Television Franchise Agreement;
1s 2. That the City of Petaluma hereby establishes a Community Cable Advisory Committee
19 (a) to assist in the evaluation of past performance and compliance by the franchisee
20 (b) to identify the public's interest in future cable needs
21 (c) to evaluate and recommend to the City Council any renewal proposal received by
22 Viacom should the City elect to request a proposal for renewal of the franchise from
23 Viacom subsequent to the closing of the Committee's evaluation process.
24 3. That the representation on the Community Cable Advisory Committee shall be as follows:
25 Two (2) Council representatives, one of which shall be designated as Chair
26 One (1) Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce representative
27 One (1) Petaluma High School District Representative
2s One (1) St. Vincent's School Representative
29 One (1) from each Elementary School District
3o One (1) Petaluma Valley Hospital District Representative
31 Four (4) At-large Petaluma Consumer Representatives
32 One (1) Teen Representative
33 4. That staff is authorized and directed to solicit proposals for technical assistance in those areas
34 which the Community Cable Advisory Committee deems appropriate to carry out their
35 charge.
36 5. That staff is authorized and directed to work with Viacom representatives to explore the
37 establishment of anon-profit organization to develop and oversee the public access needs of
3s the community.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) ~~§~rl€l~d~)X~iYa~Pg meeting form
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City Attorney
AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Woolsey, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Non
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