Chapter XXVII — FRANCHISES/CABLE TELEVISION

The City Council does hereby determine it is the interest of the City to grant franchises in order that public utilities and services may be provided to residents and businesses within the City. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)

The authority of the City to grant franchises is provided by the California Constitution and the Franchise Act of 1937 comprised of sections 6001 et seq. of the California Public Utilities Code. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)

The City Council may grant exclusive or nonexclusive franchises within the City, except where specifically precluded by Federal or State statute. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)

Any business requesting a franchise to provide services within the City must submit an application to the City Manager containing such information as the City Manager or his/her designee may deem appropriate and as may be required by law. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)

The City Council may grant a franchise for a specific period of time or for an indeterminate period of time. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)

Except as provided by Federal or State statute, the City Council may establish a fee for the purpose of granting a franchise in a manner and amount as it shall deem appropriate. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)