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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1994-17389 RESOLUTION NO. 17389 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DEPLOYMENT OF FIBER OPTIC FACILITIES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES CONNECTED WITH THE PROPOSED INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY TO ENSURE THAT ALL GEOGRAPHIC AREAS RECEIVE FAIR AND TIMELY INCLUSION IN THE THE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF THIS NETWORK WHEREAS, the federal government has set a priority for implementing a nationwide "information superhighway"; and, WHEREAS, the development of such a technology and communications network has the potential for expanding consumer access to education, health care and other products and services; and, WHEREAS, the potential benefits also include improved business productivity and job creation; and, WHEREAS, several large media and communications corporations are currently vying to provide the facilities and services required for this information superhighway; and, WHEREAS, the potential negative impact on job creation and future economic growth on areas or jurisdictions overlooked in the implementation of this system is considerable; and, WHEREAS, the Council wishes to make every effort to ensure that all areas of the state receive fair and timely inclusion in the information superhighway. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby request the California Public Utilities Commission to provide oversight in the development and geographic deployment of fiber optic facilities and other technologies connected with the proposed information superhighway to ensure that all geographic areas receive fair and timely inclusion in the development and deployment of this network. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Daniel Fessler, President, California Public Utilities Commission, 505 Van Ness, San Francisco, Ca. 94102. Information Services Resolution No. 17389 Page 2 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 15th day of February, 1994, by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers: Fox, Horton, Moore, Rindone, Nader NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None Tim Nader, Mayor ATTEST: Beverly ~. Authelet, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss. CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Beverly A, Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 17389 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 15th day of February, 1994. Executed this 15th day of February, 1994. aeverl:/~. Authelet, City Clerk " I:1 I'