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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI,CITY MANAGER 7'
DATE: MAY 5, 1999
RE: RESOLUTION NO. 99-21 - OPPOSING THE APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) TO RAISE RATES FOR "411" CALLS
This item was placed on the agenda by Councilmember Imperial. Resolution No. 99-21 opposes
SBC/Pac Bell's request for an increase in rates for"411" information calls.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 99-21.
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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 "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 rates for
411 calls.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to send certified copies of the resolution to
each member of the California Public Utilities Commission.
DONE THIS 11TH DAY OF MAY, 1999.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK