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i 2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 2.1 Presentation on Televising Council Meetings Evan Wythe, member of the Utility and Information Systems Committee, presented an overview of the committee's review and recommendations for televising Council Meetings. He also introduced Jack Sanford of VMI who had submitted a proposal for this project. The total cost for the video system, audio system and automated control system was $87,000. Dr. Wythe addressed various aspects of this project including the use of vhs tape, digital tape, delayed broadcast on cable tv and video on demand. He also addressed staff time and commitment and their recommendation that this project would require about a 1/a or 1/3 position per week. In addition Dr. Wythe commented on the broadcast expense, equipment upkeep and the maintenance and labeling of the tapes. Toward the successful implementation of this project, he noted issues that needed to be addressed which included: problems with the current cable company, staff time and personnel and the bid process. Council thanked Dr. Wythe and the committee for their hard work and commitment regarding this project. Considering the costs involved as well as other issues, they agreed that more review was needed at the staff level and input should be obtained from the residents. • Luis Yanez, 26879 Moody Road, concurred with Council's recommendation for a conservative approach to implementing this program. Dot Schreiner, 14301 Saddle Mountain, suggested finding out how many requests are received for copies of the tapes of the Council and Planning Commission Meetings. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To refer this issue to the Acting City Manager for his review and recommendation. Council further noted that this would be a good question for the Town Survey(options and costs of televising meetings). 2.2 Report from the Airport Noise Subcommittee and Proposed Response to Airport Monitor Environmental Assessment Jim Abraham, member of the Airport Noise Subcommittee, asked the Council to send a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration and congressional representatives expressing the view that the draft Environmental Assessment for the Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approach/Precision Runway Monitor Project dated March 20, 2000 was flawed in at least section 4.1 on noise. He further recommended that the Town request a full Environmental Impact Statement that addressed the true noise impact on Los Altos Hills, specifically to consider the flight path over the ground, aircraft speed control, aircraft altitude along the flight path, aircraft types and peak and average noise levels. • The City Attorney noted that San Jose was taking the lead for the cities in the County on this issue. June 15, 2000 Regular City Council Meeting 3