5.44.210 Franchise Renewal.
Any franchise granted under this chapter is renewable at the application of the grantee, in the same manner and upon the same terms and conditions as required by this chapter for obtaining the original franchise, except those which are by their terms expressly inapplicable; provided, however, that the Council may at its option waive compliance with any or all of the requirements of Larkspur Municipal Code Section 5.44.200.
A franchise may be renewed under the following procedure:
A. Twelve (12) months before expiration of the franchise, a citizens’ evaluation and advisory committee, whose membership shall consist of members from the community and from City administrative staff, shall be appointed by the City Council to review the performance of the grantee and the content of this code relating to CATV.
B. The committee shall conduct one or more public meetings, after appropriate notice, to determine whether the grantee has satisfactorily performed their obligations under the franchise.
C. A four-month period shall be provided to determine the grantee’s eligibility for renewal.
D. The committee shall then prepare within two (2) months any proposed amendments to this code dealing with CATV that it believes necessary.
E. The committee shall submit to the City Council recommendations with regard to:
1. Renewal of the franchise;
2. Changes to the franchise;
3. Amendments to this code.
F. If the City Council finds the grantee’s performance satisfactory, a new or renewed franchise may be granted at the option of the City Council with such changes as the City Council may find appropriate. (Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1030 § 2(4), 2018; Ord. 549 § 1 (part), 1976)