2003-061 - Endorsing Policies to Encourage Investment in Local Telecommunications Services in California

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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-061 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ENDORSING POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN CALIFORNIA, INVESTMENT IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WHEREAS, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was designed to open all telecommunications markets to increased competition; WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) have successfully opened telecommunications markets and created competition in California; WHEREAS, multiple telecommunications companies now offer local and long distance service in California; WHEREAS, the availability of advanced telecommunications services is important to City residents, businesses and communities; WHEREAS, the availability of telecommunications services is dependent on maintaining the current telecommunications network infrastructure and future investments in network facilities and infrastructure; WHEREAS, the development of and investment in network infrastructure promotes economic growth and employment opportunities for City residents; WHEREAS, telecommunications companies offering service in California have pledged to make investments in infrastructure and local communities; WHEREAS, the benefits of competition and new investment in telecommunications infrastructure should be extended to all Californians; WHEREAS, Assembly B ill 1 389 (Ridley-Thomas) was passed by the California State Assembly on June 4, 2003 and establishes that it is the State's intent to encourage the employment of California residents by public utilities and requires certain reports to monitor their progress in fulfilling this objective; Resolution No. 2003-061 Page 1 of 3