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RESOLUTION NO. 41 - 06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
CALL FOR ACTION ON THE ADOPTION OF
A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND VITAL CITY INTERESTS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, technological advances in telecommunications services are outpacing the current
state and federal regulatory framework for those services; and
WHEREAS, the new telecommunications services will be vital to the businesses, households and
the public safety oflocal communities; and
WHEREAS, Congress and the California State legislature are beginning a serious debate on a new
regulatory framework for telecommunications services in the 2006 legislative session; and
WHEREAS, financial resources that cities receive under the current regulatory framework for
telecommunications services are vital to support local public services such as public safety and
transportation; and
WHEREAS, the taxpayers have a financial interest to protect in the public's right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, fair, level playing-field competition among telecommunications providers is important
to delivering telecommunications services at the best price for our citizens, the consumers; and
WHEREAS, telecommunications industry services to a local community such as Public Education
and Government (PEG) channels, INET services to local schools and E911 and 911 public safety services
to local citizens are important services to maintain.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin, California
does hereby adopt the following principles for Congress and the state legislature to consider in its debate
over a new telecommunications regulatory framework (attached hereto as Exhibit A).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of April, 2006, by the following vote'
AYES'
Councilmembers Hildenbrand, McCormick and Zika, and Mayor Pro Tern Oravetz
NOES' None
ABSENT Mayor Lockhart
ABSTAIN None
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Policy Framework for Telecommunicationsl Reform
INTRODUCTION
The telecommul11cahons dcbate at both the federal and state levels pnlmises to be a key
issue for cities in 2006. Thc primary goal for local government interests in the dcbate is
to provide the best telecommunications scrviccs to all of the constituents in our
communities. A key factor In achieving this level of servicc is to enable competItIOn
among all telccommunications providers.
Traditional franchising at the local level has served the valuable purposc of tailoring
service to unique local conditions and needs and assuring responsiveness (If providers to
consumers. The continued involvcmcnt of local govcrnmcnt in any new state or fedcral
regulatory scheme by way of locally ncgotiatcd agrccmcnts is an essential component of
telecommunications regulations, best servcs the needs of consumers, and is consIstent
with the goal of providing conSLlmers greater chOIce in telecommunications options.
Any new state or federal standards must conform to thc following principles:
REVENUE PROTECTIONS
. Protect the authority of local governments to collect revenues from
telecommunications providers and cnsure that any future changes are revenue
ncutral for local governments.
. Regulator) tees and/or taxes should apply equitably to all telecommulllcations
service proVIders.
. A guarantee that all eXIsting and any new fees/taxes remain with local
governments to supporllocal puhlic servIces and mitigate impacts on local rights-
of-way
. Oppose any state or federal legislation that would pre-empt or threaten local
taxatIOn authority
RIGHTS-OF-WAY
. To protect the puhlic's investmcnt. thc control of public rights-of-way mLlst
remain local.
. Local governmcnt must retain full control over the time, place and manner for the
LISe orthe puhlic right-of-way in providing telecommunications serviccs,
including the appcarancc and acsthctics of cquipment placed within it.
I For purposes ufthis framework.. "telecommunications" nleans the transmlssl(Jn of data, video and voice
services to businesses and consumers
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EXHIBIT A
ACCESS
. All local community residents should be provided acecss to all available
telecommumcatlOns services.
. Telecommuillcations providers should be required to specify a reasonable
tlmeframe for deployment ofte1ceommunications services that includes a clear
plan for the sequencmg oflhe huild-out of these facihl1es WIthin the entire
franehisc area.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT (PEG) SUPPORT
. The resources reqUIred 01 new entrants should be used to meet PEG support
requirements III a balanced manner in partnershIp with incumbent providers.
. For cltles currently without PEG support rcvcnues, a minimum percentage of
requlfed support needs to be determined.
INSTITUTIONAL OR FIBER NETWORK CINET)
. The authonty for interested communities to cstablish INET services and support
for educational and local govemment facihl1es should re\l1alll at the loeallevcl.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
. The authority for E-911 and 911 services shOltld remain with local government,
including any compensatlOn lor the use oflhe nght-of-v.ay All E-911 and 911
calls made by vOice over internet protocol shall be routed to local public safety
answering points (PSAPsl; 1.e., local dIspatch centers.
. All video providers must proVIde local emergency notification service.
CUSTOMER SERVICE PROTECTION
. State consumer protection laws should eontinu~ to apply as a minimum standard
and should be enforced at the loeallcvcl. Local governments should rctain the
authonty to assess penaltIes to lmprove customer serVlce
OTHER ISSUES
. EXlstlllg telecommumcations providcrs and new entrants shall adhere to local city
poliCies on puhhc utility undcrgrounding.
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