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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 20,2007
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LlSA WOOLERY, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION ON 714 AREA CODE SPLIT
SUMMARY:
Mayor Pro Tem Amante requested a presentation on the alternatives being considered
by the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission). Currently the CPUC is offering
three alternatives to divide the area code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Pleasure of the Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown at this time. If either Alternative #4 or #6 were chosen and Tustin was in the
area where 714 was changed to 657, the City would incur costs changing business
cards, letterhead, advertisements, databases for water bills, etc.
BACKGROUND:
The CPUC's proposed splits will be effective for at least the next 20 years. They are
planning on splitting the 714 area code and adding 657.
When considering the split, the CPUC considers their own designated "prefix areas" not
municipal boundaries.
Currently the CPUC is considering three alternatives. They are currently requesting
comments from governing bodies and the public on these three alternatives.
Alternative #4 - Will reduce the size of the current 714 area code region by splitting it in
half. Alternative #4 will split Tustin, and a small portion in north Tustin will be assigned
the alternate area code.
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Alternative #6 - Will reduce the size of the current 714 area code region by splitting it in
half. Like Alternative #4, Alternative #6 will split Tustin, and two small portions in north
Tustin will be assigned the alternate area code.
Alternative #5 does not propose a regional split, but an overlay. An overlay requires all
new number requests in the current 714 area to be assigned with the 657 area code.
Different area codes could be assigned to numbers at the same business or home.
Long distance calling charges will remain the same no matter which alternative is
chosen.
If anyone from the public would like to give comments on the 714 area code split, visit
the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) website at
www.cpuc.ca.Qov/714areacode
Lisa Woolery,
Communications Manager
Attachments: Draft Letter of Opposition to Split
February 20, 2007
Honorable Commissioner Peevey
California Public Utilities Commission
Public Advisor's Office
320 West 4th Street, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90013
SUBJECT: 714 Area Code Split
Dear Honorable Commissioner Peevey:
On behalf of the City of Tustin, I thank you for accepting and considering public
comments regarding the split of the 714 area code. As you know, the City of
Tustin has already been affected by area code splits as part of our City is in the
714 area code and part of it is in the 949 area code.
On behalf or the City of Tustin, I respectfully request the commission not to
burden Tustin with another split within our city limits. Both Alternative #4 and
Alternative #6 would cause that division.
Our preference in introducing a new area code to the 714 region would be to
implement the overlay. This would cause the least impact to Tustin's existing
residents and businesses.
If you have any questions regarding our comments, please feel free to contact
our Communications Manager, Lisa Woolery at (714) 573-3330.
Sincerely,
Lou Bone
Mayor
cc: Tustin City Council
William A. Huston
Lisa Woolery