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C. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: `' Dr. Joseph Ignatius, 12871 Atherton Court, expressed his concerns to Council about the traffic problems on the section of Robleda near his home. There had been several serious accidents, including one fa- tality and he was very concerned about the safety of his family as well as the damage to his property. Dr. Ignatius recommended a guar- drail be installed at this section of Robleda. Council thanked Dr. Ignatius for his comments and requested that this matter be placed on a Council agenda for consideration. Council also requested that accident statistics be obtained from the Sheriff's De- partment, a recommendation be submitted by staff and a list of the neighbors in the area be obtained. Commissioner Struthers suggested that the Sheriff' s Department be alerted to increase patrol during noon recesses from the schools and on Friday evenings. Staff will look into this suggestion. D. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Commissioner Struthers reported that the Planning Commission Meet- ing scheduled for December 24, 1986 had been cancelled. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Cable TV - consideration of proposals and decision to enter into negotiations with particular applicant or to delay decision The City Manager summarized his report dated 12/30/86 which included the recommendation of the Cable TV Ad Hoc Committee that Hearst Cablevision be chosen as the preferred company. The recommendation notes, however, that the committee believed that both the United and Sun proposals were strong, viable, though not quite as attractive, alternatives. (Copies of all proposals and reports are on file at Town Hall. ) Mr. Gene Musselman, Hearst Cablevision, thanked the Council for allow- ing Hearst to participate in their franchise search for cable tv. He presented some background on Hearst and reiterated that that are will- ing to commit to building 85% of all existing homes in Los Altos Hills. Lyn Simpson, Sun Cable, presented an update on recent business ac- tivities at Sun and reiterated their interest in providing courteous and efficient cable tv service to the Town. Mario Dieckmann, United, requested a 45 day delay before Council made their decision on this matter. United had already done research and analysis in the Town and now was prepared to spend $8-10,000 to prepare strand maps to determine if it is financially feasible to 4111, -2_