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` 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ar 5.1 Presentation by Sun Country Cable David Kinley, President - Sun Country Cable, addressed the issue of the complicated process of complying with the Cable Television Act. The original act had 2,000 pages of rules with another 700 added in March of this year. He noted that it cost them a lot of money to comply with the act and the impact on the small cable television companies was severe. He stated that at this time they were doing everything in their power to reduce capital expenditures for the rest of this year toward the goal of keeping their loan commitments next year. Mr. Esher, 13430 County Way, concurred that the regulation process was indeed a difficult one. However, he did inquire if Sun Country was in a position to put in cable. He noted that he had contacted five of his neighbors who wanted cable but he realized that he needed seven to get 509 of the street. He further commented on the need for negotiation on the issue of hooking up to cable in six months or two years. Mr. Esher stated that he had had some experience in these matters and would be pleased to work with Mr. Kinley in an attempt to reach a mutually agreeable solution . Dauber referred to the Page Mill Road corridor and the option many of the residents there had taken of installing satellite dishes. She also raised the issue of fibre optics and asked for a map of who had access to cable. Tryon stated that everyone should have access to cable and solutions needed to be found. She did not believe that 507 should be required but acknowledged that a lesser number of people could result in a higher cost. Tryon reiterated they had made promises to their constituents regarding cable television and these promises needed to be met. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Dauber and passed unanimously by all members present to direct the cable television subcommittee (Johnson/Siegel) and the City Manager to meet with representatives from Sun Country Cable to further discuss issues and alternatives. 5.2 Request from property owners to allow rebuild of homes demolished due to damage from the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake a) Pat Rahn, 25701 Lomita Linda Court Pat Rahn, applicant, noted that Alan Lambert was unable to attend this meeting due to surgery but he had submitted a letter for their review on the issue of sewer connection. She further commented that she did not believe it was appropriate that she should have to pay the fees involved and asked that they be waived. May 18, 1994 Regular City Council Meeting