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Committee raises telecom and franchise questions; members split on scope and modernization
Summary
The committee discussed Article XVI (franchises), with members raising telecom deployment, limits on franchise length and whether charter language remains appropriate for modern communications infrastructure.
Sunnyvale's Charter Review Committee discussed Article XVI, the city's authority over franchises, and focused on communications and utility franchise language during the March 6 meeting.
Committee members raised multiple questions about franchise language and whether it covers modern communications such as fiber, wireless small cells and satellite services. Member Davis said local deployment lags deployment elsewhere, calling it a…
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