HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.qOct. 7, 2013 Item No.
Call for public hearing on Nov. 4, 2013 to consider Charter Cable Partners, LLC
non - compliance with the Cable Franchise Agreement
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to authorize staff to send Charter
Cable Partners, LLC written notice of not less than 14 days for a public hearing to be held
before the City Council on Nov. 4, 2013 regarding a non - compliance issue which was
discovered during the City's preparation for franchise renewal discussions.
Passage of this motion will result in a public hearing where the City Council will hear and
consider relevant evidence and render findings of fact and issue a written decision
concerning unresolved non - compliance issues.
Overview
As part of the franchise renewal process, evidence came to light about Charter Cable Partners,
LLC non - compliance with the current franchise agreement.
City staff members have met with Charter to discuss this issue and thus far have been unable
to reach an agreement. As such, staff is recommending a public hearing for the Council to
consider information presented by both the City and Charter, and, as required in the franchise
agreement, render findings and issue a written decision.
Primary Issues to Consider
Disagreement on non - compliance is delaying meaningful discussions relevant to
the franchise renewal process.
The deadline for renewal is Nov. 1, 2013 and negotiations will remain on hold until
the non - compliance issue is addressed:
• The non - compliance issue must be resolved to allow the City and Charter Cable
Partners, LLC to move forward with the franchise renewal process.
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Communications Manager
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