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Stacey Wagner, External Affairs Director—Pacific Bell, asked Council for their support of HR1542, the Tauzin-Dingell Bill. Ms. Wagner reported this bill would stop cable monopolization of high-speed internet access; keep the internet open; increase choices and reduce prices for high-speed internet access; guarantee high-speed internet deployment; protect competitors' access to networks; and improve the economy. Ms. Stacy asked that a letter of support be sent to Congresswoman Eshoo as soon as possible. Jim Abraham, 12831 Viscaino Road, commented that DSL service was not regulated whereas phones were. Casey asked Ms. Wagner if she knew the status of broadband in Los Altos Hills. Ms. Wagner stated that she did not have the facts with her but believed it would be about five years. Casey stated that five years was unacceptable and wanted it done in a year. She asked Ms. Wagner to provide the Council with a clear status report on the scheduling of broadband for the Town. Casey supported sending a letter of support for HR1542 but other Councilmembers present stated they did not feel they had enough background information on this issue to send such a letter. It was agreed that a letter of support could go out with the Mayor's signature only. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT • The Planning Director reported on the following items from the 6/12/01 Planning Commission Meeting: Lands of Mendez, 27581 Elena Road: request for a site development permit for a 13,000 square foot barn and arena - approved; Lands of Mora Drive Sewer Project, unincorporated Santa Clara County lands: prezoning of approximately 245 unincorporated parcels by the Town — recommended approval; Lands of Laura Court Association, 28008 Laura Court: request for a right of way vacation for a 20 foot wide portion of Stonebrook Drive near Laura Court—recommended denial; and Lands of Macomber, 25980 Vinedo Lane: request for a site development permit for a new residence and pool and a variance to allow parking area encroachment into setbacks— approved. In response to an inquiry from the Mayor, the Planning Director noted that Mr. Askari had filed a complete application and his grading plan was being reviewed by the Engineering Department. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Items Removed: 4.1 — 6/21/01 Regular Minutes (Casey), 4.1 — 6/22/01 Special Minutes (Fenwick) and 4.4 (Casey) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Fenwick and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically: July 19, 2001 Regular City Council Meeting 2