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Bill 150809

Authorizing the City's Managing Director or his designee to enter into a cable television franchise renewal agreement with Comcast of Philadelphia, LLC and Comcast of Philadelphia II, LLC, renewing the cable television franchises granted by the City to Comcast for Franchise Areas I, II, III and IV, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 29, 2015Committee on Public Property and Public WorksOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember HenonCouncilmember HenonCouncil President ClarkeCouncil President Clarke

From the floor

Passages in the official transcripts that cite this file number. Every quote links to its exact place in the record.

  1. “… sure that we pay attention to as we move forward with this agreement. And I'll be voting today for Bill No. 150809 with reservations, and I've stated them publicly before and I just really wanted to be on record and, again, make sure that everyone is aware that there's a Stated Meeting December 10, 2015 12/10/15 - STATED - 2ND READING couple of things that need to be paid attention to. And primarily the biggest thin…”

    Councilwoman Bass · Stated Meeting, December 10, 2015 · Dec 10, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Thank you, Councilwoman. There being no other speeches on that bill, Bill No. 150809 has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, December 10, 2015 · Dec 10, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “… the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 150809, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the City's Managing Director or his designee to enter into a cable television franchise renewal agreement with Comcast of Philadelphia and Comcast of Philadelphia II, renewing the cable television franchises granted by the City to Comcast for Franchise Areas I, II, II…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 3, 2015 · Dec 3, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “…Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 150809. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilman Henon · Stated Meeting, December 3, 2015 · Dec 3, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “… properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 150809. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, December 3, 2015 · Dec 3, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 29, 2015
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Henon that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Public Property and Public Works. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Nov 12, 2015
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  3. Nov 12, 2015
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  4. Nov 12, 2015
    RECESSED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  5. Dec 1, 2015
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  6. Dec 1, 2015
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  7. Dec 1, 2015
    RECESSED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  8. Dec 3, 2015
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  9. Dec 3, 2015
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  10. Dec 3, 2015
    AMENDED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  11. Dec 3, 2015
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  12. Dec 3, 2015
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Dec 3, 2015
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Henon that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  14. Dec 3, 2015
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  15. Dec 10, 2015
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. Dec 22, 2015
    SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Authorizing the City's Managing Director or his designee to enter into a cable television franchise renewal agreement with Comcast of Philadelphia, LLC and Comcast of Philadelphia II, LLC, renewing the cable television franchises granted by the City to Comcast for Franchise Areas I, II, III and IV, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body WHEREAS, Comcast holds franchises authorizing it to own, operate and maintain a Cable System, as defined in the Communications Act of 1934 (the "Communications Act" or "Act"), as amended, in and along the public rights-of-way and streets of the City for the purpose of providing Cable Service, as defined in the Act, in each of Franchise Areas I, II, III and IV; and WHEREAS, The Act provides that the City may require that Comcast obtain a cable franchise from the City as a condition of its operating such a Cable System and furnishing such Cable Service over the system in the City; and WHEREAS, Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code requires that Comcast hold a cable franchise from the City before operating a Cable System or providing Cable Service in the City, and further provides that the Council of the City of Philadelphia must approve any such franchise or its renewal by ordinance; WHEREAS, Comcast has applied for and the City wishes to grant renewal of the cable franchises Comcast holds in Franchise Areas I, II, III and IV; and WHEREAS, Council, by advertising and holding public hearings on this Ordinance has afforded the public adequate notice and an opportunity to comment on the proposed renewal of Comcast cable franchises; now, therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City's Managing Director or his designee is hereby authorized to enter into a franchise renewal agreement pursuant to which the cable television franchises held by Comcast of Philadelphia, LLC and Comcast of Philadelphia II, LLC ("Comcast"), are renewed, granting Comcast the right to own, operate and maintain a Cable System (as defined in the Communications Act) in and along the public rights-of-way and streets of the City, in each of Franchise Areas I, II, III and IV, and to operate and maintain a Cable Service (as defined in the Act) over such Cable System, subject to Section 2 of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. The franchise renewal agreement authorized by Section 1 of this Ordinance shall contain substantially the terms set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto, with such changes as the City Solicitor deems necessary or appropriate to protect the interest of the City; provided, that the City's Managing Director or his designee is authorized to negotiate and agree with Comcast, in his discretion, terms requiring Comcast to furnish to the City an Institutional Network, as defined in the Communications Act, or its equivalent, and, subject to the City Solicitor's approval, to incorporate such terms in the franchise renewal agreement authorized by Section 1. SECTION 3. The Economic Opportunity Plan as required by Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code is attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and shall be subject to such changes as the City Solicitor deems necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the City. SECTION 4. The Chief Clerk of Council shall keep all exhibits to this Ordinance on file and make them available to the public for inspection and copying during regular office hours. [Note: Exhibits to this Bill are on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk.] ..End