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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 28,1994
SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Cable Television Rate Review
I}!j (prepared by: 50 Barker, Management Assistant)
EXHIBRS A:fTA:CHED: !?TSlble of Via com's Cable Rates
2. ~iacom Channel Line -up
RECOMMEND A TION:/l jy""1. Open Public Hearing and Receive Comments
\,0fP 2. Close Public Hearing and Deliberate
'~ 3. Approve the Basic Tier Rate Reduction of $1.30 to $12.34 for the Period
covering June 15, 1994 through November 14, 1994.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The next two rate reviews are anticipated to cost approximately $2,500.
DESCRIPTION: On October 5,1992, Congress enacted the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992. The Act allows cable systems not subject to effective competition to be regulated. In
accordance with regulations prescribed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), franchising
authorities, such as cities, may regulate basic cable service rates. charges for related equipment and establish
customer service standards that are consistent with the FCC regulations.
The City is currently in receipt of filings from Viacom Cable. The new filings cover the period from July 14, 1994
through November 14, 1994. The forms submitted by Viacom are described below:
Form Number
Descriptions of the Function
Used to calculate the rates put into effect June 14, 1994.
1200
1205
Demonstrates the calculations needed to determine the costs
associated with regulated equipment and installation on the
Basic Tier
1215
Describes channel line ups by Tier and channels offered on
an individual basis. (premium services)
The rate for basic service charged to City of Dublin residents for the Period covering September 1, 1994 through
June 14, 1994 was $13.64. The basic service rate proposed in the forms 1200, 1205 and 1215 is $12.34. This
represents a $1.30 reduction in basic cable rates for that period. The total rate for both the basic tier plus the
satellite tier is $22.32 or a reduction of $2.09. Over 95% of the customers have satellite tier service.
Normally, Staff would send the rate forms from Viacom to the City's cable consultant, Telecommunications
Management Corporation (TMC). In the previous rate application, the City was able to receive substantial savings
from cooperating with the other Valley cities in jointly reviewing the those rates (Form 393). However, the forms
1200, 1205 and 1210 are different in their content and TMC estimated that a review of the forms could cost up to
$2,100 for each City.
The City Council recently ordered a rate reduction for basic cable services covering September 1, 1993 through June
14,1994. The rate reduction was the result of a review by the City's cable consultant, TMe. The rate reduction,
however, had no impact on the actual rates charged to customers because, under FCC guidelines, the Company can
offset any over charges by under charges.
Due to these results and since the rate most customers pay is $2.09 below the previous rate, Staff recommends the
City Council does not initiate a rate review by the City's Cable consultant, hold a public hearing and approve the
rate as actual. It would appear unnecessary to expend funds on consultant time when the company is reducing
tre rate.
A1-~llliabrnNe"d1ie OJrrent filings cover the period from June 14,1994 through November 15, 1994. The City is
alr.t:a&~ Dn.3'BC8pM:lIDlatllal!Jl-p&a4tiinn to increase rates by an apparent 3%. Staff proposes the City Council continue to
utjlizetihe.~'CODns'l1:ltta~ilncast!5 where the rates are increased. The new filing will cost the City approximately
$750 far the ralle review pflocesS. Staff wiI!l present the City Council with more information related to the new filing
in January.
COPIES TO: Tom Baker, Viacom Cable
ITEM NO. b. 2
CITY CLERK
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Types of service impacted by new rates:
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. Standard Cable Service (includes Limited Cable Service and Satellite Value Package)
. Limited Cable Service (required to receive all other services)
· Satellite Value Package
DUBLIN
Standard Cable
Limited Cable
Satellite Value Package
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Standard Cable
Limited Cable
Satellite Value Package
LIVERMORE
Standard Cable
Limited Cable
Satellite Value Package
PLEASANTON
Standard Cable
Limited Cable
Satellite Value Package
ALAMEDA COUNTY/SUNOL
Standard Cable
Limited Cable
Satellite Value Package
SAN RAMON
Standard Cable
Limited Cable
Satellite Value Package
EAST BAY CUSTOMERS
CURRENT
RATE
NEW REDUCED
RATE
24.41
13.64
10.77
22.32
12.34
9.98
24.18
13.51
10.67
21.49
11.98
9.51
24.41
13.64
10.77
22.36
12.36
10.00
24.41
13.64
10.77
22.43
12.40
10.03
24.41
13.64
10.77
22.02
12.27
9.75
24.18
13.51
10.67
22.10
12.22
9.88
NEW LIFELINE
RATE
17.85
9.87
7.98
17.19
9.58
7.61
17.89
9.89
8.00
17.94
9.92
8.02
17.62
9.82
7.80
17.68
9.78
7.90
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CHANNEL
0 California Channel:
M-F,9a-3:45p '.',"
0--- Playboy TV (50..3a)
1 - TIle Movie Olanncl
2 KTVU-2
3- The Disney Channel
4 KRON-4
5 KPIX-5
6 KlCU-36
7 KGO-7
S- HBO
9 KOED-9
10 - Showtimc -
tl KDTV-14
12 KBHK . 44
13 KOFY . 20
14 + ESPN
15+ Nickelodeon
16+- SpansChanncl
17 + om
IS+ TNT
19+ Am & Entertainmenl
20+ USA
21 + MTV
22+ Uretimc
23 KCNS-38
24 KSTS-48
25 KlEH-S4
26 KTSF-26
27 C-SPAN 2 (4a-lla)
27-- Viewer's Choice (1Ia-4.). wI
movie lIynil:Jble allam.
28 TBS
29 KFCB-42
30 Viacom 30 (CommunilV Access)
31 KPST -66
32+ CNBC (5.-5p)
32+ C-SPAN (50..5:1)
33 + TNN: The Nashville Network
34+ AmeriCllJ1 Movie ClllSSics
35+ VH I (5a-5p)
35+ Comedv Ccntr.ll (50-5:1)
36+ QVC Fashion Channel (3a-9a)
36+ Discoverv Channel (9.-3a)
37+ lovc
+ Satellite Value Package
+. Premium During A's, Giants, Warriors, Sharks Games
. Premium Channel .
Pay. Per. View
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