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Council Meeting 2/9/88
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Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: city staff
SUBJECT: Cable Television Franchise status
Introduction
This item recommends that the city council schedule consideration
of award of a cable television franchise to Century Southwest
Cable Television, Inc. for February 23, 1988.
Background
On December 8, 1987 the City Council authorized staff to continue
negotiations with century Southwest Cable Television, Inc. and
voted to take no action against Century to enforce either the
expiration or termination of the franchise until February 15,
1988.
Negotiations have proceeded to a point where Staff feels a
proposal is imminent regarding award of a non-exclusive cable
television franchise to Century. However, due to the significant
amount of public interest in this issue, Staff feels it is
important to allow sufficient time for the public to be notified
of the meeting and the content of the proposal.
Therefore,
consideration of the item on February 23 is recommended.
Assuming positive Council action on the 23rd, Staff would proceed
with preparation of the franchise ordinance and settlement
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agreement which would be returned to Council within approximately
90 days for public hearing and further Council consideration.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Schedule consideration of a proposed non-exclusive cable
television franchise and settlement agreement with Century
Southwest Cable Television, Inc. for the February 23, 1988
City Council meeting.
2) Take no action against Century to enforce either the
expiration or termination of the franchise until March 9,
1988 pending extension of the existing waiver by Century and
the city that the delay will not waive any rights of either
party.
Prepared By: Lynne C. Barrette, Assistant city Manager
(cabletv)
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