HomeMy WebLinkAbout19249 - RESOLUTIONS - 5/6/1998 RESOLUTION NO. 19249
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF '
SECURING FEDERAL COMNIUNICATIONS
COMMISSION (FCC) APPROVAL FOP. A UNIFORM
LOCAL TELEPHONE CALLING AREA, WITHIN THE
COACHELLA VALLEY
WHEREAS the City of Palm Springs hereinafter referred to as "City," is located
within the region of California referred to as the Coachella Valley; and
WHEREAS Coachella Valley cities share geographic proximity; and
WHEREAS residents of some cities do not have to pay telephone long distance rates
for making calls within the Coachella Valley, while other residents, perhaps only a few
blocks away, must pay long distance rates for the same call; and
WHEREAS the City believes that all residents of the Coachella Valley should have
uniform local calling area rates for the entire valley.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Springs as follows:
Section 1. That a uniform local telephone calling area rate structure be developed, '
approved and implemented for the Coachella Valley.
Section 2. That a copy of this Resolution accompany a letter to the FCC,
Congresswoman Mary Bono and the President of GTE Telephone
Operations for California asking for their assistance, support and approval
of this request.
ADOPTED this 6th day of May 1998.
AYES: Members Barnes, Hodges, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NOES: None
ABSENT: Member 9den
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
By
City Clerk C'rly Manager '
REVIEWED & APPROVED AS TO FORM