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Council adopts state-mandated Uniform Video Service License Agreement
Summary
Council adopted the Uniform Video Service License Agreement and application to comply with recent state legislation that standardizes video service licensing and preempts local regulation; staff said incumbent provider Suddenlink may elect uniform licensing through mid-2020.
The Lake Havasu City Council on Tuesday adopted a Uniform Video Service License Agreement and application required by recent state legislation, which the city attorney said preempts local regulation of video service licensing.
City legal staff explained the new law requires cities and towns to adopt a standard uniform video service license agreement and application by July 1, 2019. The statute treats licensing of video service providers as a statewide concern and preempts additional local regulation. City staff said video service is defined broadly and specifically includes cable service, which affects the city27s incumbent provider, Suddenlink.
The city currently has one incumbent cable license holder whose license expires in May 2020; between January and June 2020 incumbent providers may elect the uniform license or continue under existing licenses until natural expiration, staff said.
After a public hearing and brief staff presentation, Council Member Lane moved to adopt the uniform agreement and Council Member (name recorded in motion) seconded; the motion passed 6-0. Staff said code changes will be required before December 31, 2019, to conform city code to the new statewide rules.
Council adoption implements the state timeline and gives the city a uniform application for providers that may choose to obtain the uniform license in early 2020.
