CC - 1985-36 - Control on Telephone RatesRESOLUTION NO. 85-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE LEGISLATURE AND THE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO TAKE
POSITIVE ACTION TO CONTROL TELEPHONE RATES
WHEREAS, telephone services are an essential communication
network necessary for the well-being of every American citizen;and
WHEREAS, Pacific Bell rates continue to increase to the
average citizen at a higher rate than the cost of living index; and
WHEREAS, senior citizens and others on fixed income are
least able to afford increases in the cost of essential telephone
services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed increases represent a 50% rate hike
for essential lifeline services and
WHEREAS, unlimited local service calls will be increased
almost 1000; and
WHEREAS, increases in basic telephone service rates affects
the discretionary' dollar, of all citizens; and.
WHEREAS, sales tax revenue essential to local government
is decreased when spendable income is limited.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Rosemead urges
the Legislature and the Governor of the State of California to
take positive action to assure that telephone rates are raised
not more than once each calender year in the amount not to ex-
ceed the annual percentage rise of the consumer price index.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk is directed to transmit certified
copies of this Resolution to each member of the California State
Legislature, the Governor, Members of-the California Public
Utilities Commission, and the League of California Cities._
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to affix his signa-
ture to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City,Council
of the City of Rosemead, and the City Clerk is directed to attest
thereto.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of August, 1985.
ATTEST:
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