File #: 991806    Version: Name: RCN Telecom Services of California's Cable Franchise Application
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
Introduced: 9/21/1999 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: Final action: 11/5/1999
Enactment date: Enactment #: 976-99
Title: Resolution authorizing and urging the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services (DTIS) to request and review information from RCN Telecom Services of California, Inc. (RCN) necessary to complete its franchise application review or as may be required pursuant to State,federal or local law including but not limited to the San Francisco Administrative Code and California Government Code; urging DTIS to prepare an ordinance proposing revisions to the Administrative Code provisions regarding the issuance of cable franchises for the Board's consideration; urging DTIS to notify RCN of the proposal to update the Administrative Code; urging the Telecommunication Commission to hold a public hearing regarding the possible terms and conditions of an RCN Franchise that would best serve community needs; urging DTIS to solicit input from other City departments regarding appropriate terms and conditions of an RCN Franchise that would best meet City government and community needs; urging DTIS and the Telecommunication Commission to report their findings to the Board; finding that nothing in the resolution prevents DTIS from discussing terms of a franchise with RCN; finding that time is of the essence regarding the RCN Franchise application; and urging that DTIS and the Telecommunications Commission make the RCN Franchise application a priority.
Sponsors: Leslie Katz, Gavin Newsom
Attachments: 1. Leg_Final
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