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be assumed by Suntel. The issues before the franchising authority were as follows: 1) Does the transferee accept all the obligations?and 2)Does the transferee have the legal,technical and financial qualifications to operate the system? It was emphasized that this was not a renewal request. That process would begin in June, 2000. They also summarized Suntel's business objectives in the Town as follows: 1)to rebuild to expand channel capacity for new services; 2) to expand offering of high-speed internet access; and 3)to develop platform for launch of digital cable and'video on demand'. A review was made of the seventy-four responses received to the Town-wide mailing requesting -comments on cable tv services in the Town. Accessibility to certain channels was mentioned frequently. The Los Altos Channel and Foothill College access had been available until mid- 1993. These channels were available through TCI Cable and at that time they began charging $10,000 annually per channel. To do this would have resulted in too high a rate increase for Town residents so the channels were dropped. They were continuing to work with TCI. In addition they were continuing to pursue getting the Stanford Channel and Bay TV. Comments were also made about poor reception for the Fox Channel (52) and Channels 2, 4 and 5. They were working on channels 2, 4 and 5 and the dishes at the antenna site were being changed for Fox (52). Dave Smart commented that when the franchise was initially discussed a key issue in the Town was low visual impact of the system. One of the downsides of minimizing the visual impact was the failure to optimize the system. Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, commented that the conversion boxes they were paying for were not needed with the new televisions. In addition she asked if there would be any interruption in service if the transfer was not accepted. • 5.3 Recommendation for expenditure of AB3229 "Cops" Program Grant Funding -- Reso# The City Manager noted that in 1996 the California State Assembly passed AB3229 (COPS Grant Program)which provided grants for local agency public safety programs. This year $24,817.67 was available to the Town for such programs. At the request of Council information has been provided on the purchase of a radar trailer as a possible use for these funds. Such a trailer would assist in speed enforcement and would provide data to the Sheriffs Department for possible additional enforcement measures. The cost of such a trailer would be approximately $14,425. Staff also recommended that$6,000 be used to sponsor bicycle safety programs in Town. Lt. Cary Colla, Sheriff s Department, explained how the radar trailer worked and the significance of the data obtained from its use. He also commented on the biycyle safety programs which have been in place about two years and were well received at the schools. Council discussed both of these suggestions and asked that more information be provided on the bicycle safety programs. It was possible that there were other more significant uses for the available funds. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Dauber and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution#21-99 approving the recommended programs and expenditure of AB 3229 "COPS" Grant Funding (purchase of a speed enforcement radar trailer)but to defer funding bicycle education programs pending further information on these programs. • April 15, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 3