Ordering a City-Wide Special Election for 11-8-2022 propositions calling for amendments to the City Charter

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All grants, renewals, extensions or amendments of public -utility franchises shall be subject to the right of the city to (1) repeal the same by ordinance at any time for failure to begin construction or operation within the time prescribed or for failure otherwise to comply with terms of the franchise, such power to be exercised only after due notice and hearing; (2) require an adequate and reasonable extension of plant and service and the maintenance of plant and fixtures at a standard by which to render the highest reasonable quality of service to the public; (3) establish reasonable standards and quality of service and prevent unjust discrimination in service and/or rates; (4) prescribe, for each franchisee, the for of accounts to be kept or, alternately, require the system of accounts conform to that required by the appropriate state and/or federal regulatory agencies; (5) impose such reasonable regulations and restrictions as may be deemed desirable or conducive to the safety, welfare and accommodation of the public; (6) require franchisees to furnish the city, without cost to the city, a general map with updates outlining the location, character, size, length, and terminals of all facilities of such franchisee in, over and underground of property in the city; to regulate and control the location, relocation and removal of such facilities; and to provide detailed information on request. (7) examine and audit at any time during normal business hours tire accounts and records of the franchisee, - (8) require compensation and rental fees, except as limited by state law, for use of public streets, sidewalks, highways, alleys, and public places; (9) require every franchisee to indemnify and hold harmless the city against any liability, claims or damages (including attorney's fees, costs and expenses) for injury to persons, including death, or damages to any property arising out of any intentional or negligent act oro ission of the franchisee, or any of its officers, agents, oremployees in connection with the franchisee's construction, maintenance and operation of the franchisee's facilities in the city. Section 123. Franchise Records.