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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on October 9, 1984 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Schroder and McPeak'
NOES: Supervisor Torlakson
ABSENT: Supervisor Fanden
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Hearing on Viacom Cablevision's past performance under its franchise
agreement and receipt of franchise renewal application for the West Pittsburg
area.
This being the time fixed for hearing on Viacom Cablevision's past performance
under its franchise agreement and receipt of its franchise renewal application
for the West Pittsburg area; and
J. Michael Walford, Public Works Director, advised that the County Cabletelevision
Ordinance sets forth a two-step franchise renewal process with the first step
being evaluation of the franchisee's performance of its obligations under the
franchise. Following determination of satisfactory performance the Board may
then direct staff to prepare a report on the renewal application including recom-
mended amendments to the license award agreement; and
J. Michael Walford further advised that documentation provided by Viacom and
staff evaluation indicated that Viacom Cablevision has more than satisfactorily
performed its obligations; and
J. Michael Walford further advised that staff will prepare a report on the franchise
renewal application including the issues of community access, franchise term,
customer service, franchise fee listing, and rate structures; and
The Board having considered the matter, IT IS ORDERED that Viacom Cablevision' s
performance of its franchise agreement is FOUND satisfactory in accordance with
the provisions of the County CATV Ordinance #82-28.
IT -IS FURTHER ORDERED that staff is .directed .to prepare. a report on Viacom's
franchise renewal application including any recommended amendments to the license
award agreement.
Supervisor Torlakson advised that he was voting no because he wanted staff to first
meet with the two subscribers, Zola Gouing and Mildred Dalton, who indicated they
had concern with respect to the level of service furnished by Viacom.
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Board of SuPeniaors oa the date sttetrn.
ATTESTED:
PHIL BATCHELOR,Cleat of the Dowd
of Supervlsots and Coutrty Admh"tratot
Ily _.. lam_.,Deputy
Orig. Dept. Public Works
cc: Viacom Cablevision (via PW)
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