CC - 1999-21 - Opposing the Application by SBC/PAC BEll To Raise Rates for 411 Calls• •
RESOLUTION NO. 99-21
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
OPPOSING THE APPLICATION BY SBC/PAC BELL TO RAISE RATES
FOR x°411" CALLS
WHEREAS, SBC/Pac Bell is has submitted an application to raise rates for 411
information service calls before the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC); and
WHEREAS, the application submitted by Pac Bell seeks to raise the ceiling for 411
charges to $1.10 per call, despite research indicated that the actual cost
to the company for providing that service is approximately $.25 per
call; and
WHEREAS, since Pac Bell provides service for nearly 97% of the accounts located
within its service market, thus forcing most residents to utilize that
service, despite the cost; and
WHEREAS, because it is extremely difficult for residential and commercial
consumers to utilize multiple telephone books in order to look up
listings on their own, thus forcing a continued reliance on 411
information; and
WHEREAS, this effort to raise 411 rates will impact disproportionately those least
able to afford additional costs in their lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
HEREBY RESOLVES:
1. To oppose SBC/Pac Bell's application to the CPUC to raise the ceiling for
411 rates higher than $.50 per call.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to send certified copies of the resolution to
each member of the California Public Utilities Commission.
DONE THIS 1ST DAY OF JUNE, 1999.
ATTEST:
=CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
I, Nancy Valderrama, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 99-21 being:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE APPLICATION BY SBC/PAC BELL TO RAISE
RATES FOR "411" CALLS
was duly adopted at a Special Meeting of the Rosemead City Council on the 1 st day of June,
1999, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
CLARK,BRUESCH
NOES:
IMPERIAL
ABSTAIN:
VASQUEZ
ABSENT:
TAYLOR
NANCY ALDERRAMA
AGENDA:CERTIFY