MO 1999-001 to 1999-005 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

John Jermanis - 3 - December 30, 1998 Based upon these observations, staff recommended to the Sub Committee that the extension of TCI's lease be postponed until these violations are corrected. With the City Council's approval, staff will make a detailed inspection of the premises at 2850 Marina Boulevard, including the interior of the facility, to determine if other violations exist or other breeches of the lease have occurred. Opportunity to Negotiate New Terms and Benefits With TCI The City's Franchise Agreement with TCI will be up for renewal in the year 2007. This will be a prime opportunity for the City to examine new technology opportunities, equipment upgrades and service enhancements for the City, local schools and the customers of San Leandro. In addition, in light of the rapidly changing telecommunications industry, the City may be in a better position technologically in a few years to negotiate more benefits from the Franchise Agreement at the time of the Franchise renewal. TCI Cooperating With City Projects As reported at the December 7 City Council meeting, TCI has been assisting the City with technical advice in our efforts to obtain and install upgraded video equipment and a microwave relay system. This new equipment will allow the City to enhance broadcasting of agendas, meeting notices and even pre-recorded video tapes on the City's government channel. TCI has also indicated a willingness to provide the television cabling for the library renovations at no cost to the City. They are also willing to discuss the possibility of providing cabling and services for @Home, TCI's new Internet service, for the main library and possibly the branch libraries. At the December 7 City Council meeting, TCI's Government Affairs Coordinator stated TCI is willing to also provide @Home to San Leandro schools and San Lorenzo schools serving San Leandro students, a commitment staff intends to fully pursue for the benefit of our school community. CONCLUSION Based upon further research and discussion staff recommends approval of the AT&T/TCI merger. A resolution has been placed on the City Council's agenda for January 4 for consideration of this matter. Staff further recommends postponement of TCI's lease extension at 2850 Marina Boulevard until violations are corrected. The City Council Sub Committee has concurred with staff s recommendations to approve the merger and postpone the lease extension. 109