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
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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
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