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City Council Meeting Minutes February 5, 2013 Page 6 of 7 COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Pro Tern Dalton asked how the CCUA would differ from CML since they have now expanded their scope of interest to include utilities. He asked how the City would know if they were working for cross purposes. Public Relations Manager Muth stated we would not know, but noted sometimes DRCOG and CML works on similar issues as did the CML and the GMTC. Mayor Pro Tern Dalton asked if the City needs to belong to both. Public Relations Manager Muth explained CML focuses on Colorado issues where the CCUA will focus specifically on FCC issues. Mayor Pro Tern Dalton was troubled by Section 3.10 of the Bylaws with respect to a quorum, which provides for a weighted voting system. He felt larger municipalities could drive the agenda without smaller municipalities presence. Public Relations Manager Muth stated in the GMTC it was helpful to have a weighted quorum because of the lack of quorum to conduct meetings. Mayor Pro Tern Dalton asked if there is a protection for all members, such as all members must vote on final decisions. Public Relations Manager stated there is not always agreement, but overall there is agreement. City Attorney Light explained one measure of protection is the weighted tool could only be used if there is less than 40% of membership in attendance to put a matter to a vote. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Dalton moved to approve the City's 2013 membership in the CCUA, seconded by Council member Keany. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Absent: Council member Yarnell. ORDINANCE No. 1626, SERIES 2013 — AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERMS OF A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE GRANTED BY THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO TO COMCAST OF COLORADO I, LLC, AND ITS LAWFUL SUCCESSORS, TRANSFEREES AND ASSIGNS, FOR THE RIGHT TO MAKE REASONABLE AND LAWFUL USE OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, RECONSTRUCT, REPAIR AND UPGRADE A CABLE SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CABLE SERVICES TO CITIZENS WITHIN THE CITY— 1st Reading — Set Public Hearing 02/19/2013 Mayor Muckle requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1626, Series 2013 and explained this is an ordinance to extend the existing franchise agreement for one year to continue negotiations for a potential renewal of the franchise. 34