07/25/1983 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 25, 1983 D. STUDY SESSION - CABLE TELEVISION: Mayor Frank Verlot, Los Altos, reported that Los Altos had studied the issue of EMS TV for approximatey six months, a consultant had been selected, a draft RFP had been prepared, a public hearing was scheduled for 8/23/83, proposals were due in late November and the selection and award of contract could take place as early as December. Mayor Verlot also commented on the minimun requirements of the system which included: a two cable system (interactive capability), public/ oamwuty controlled and provision for leased access. The significant features included: 1) local origination/access (studio and equipment); 2) handicapped service for hearing/sight impaired; 3) interactive system to be considered (security - alarm system, home banking/shopping; data communications; and pay-per-view); 4) prograuming available for system (off -the -air programming; local origination/ access/educational; satellite "distant signal"; satellite "basic tier" service (i.e. sports); satellite pay service (i.e. Showtime); and pay-per-view (i.e. Group W). Mayor Verlot emphasized the benefits of cable TV which included the following: educational opportunities, medical alerts; security coverage and recrea- tional programs. He further camuented that the feasibility of Los Altos Hills being included would be worked out between the franchiser and the Hills City Council. It would not be a part of Los Altos' agreement with the franchiser. Dr. George Beers, Dean of Fine Arts - DeAnza College, explained the separate r se t United Cabe with e City o Cupertino and DeAnza College. He wnnented on the equipment at the college, the programs available and the workshops held for training purposes. The program was quite successful and focused on the willingness of DeAnza to be an important part of the ccm unity. `, Mr, Kenneth Daniels, 26481 Purissima, a resident of the Hills and potential bidder not t ft ,uld be difficult to provide cable TV in the Hills but it could possibly be tied in with Los Altos. He urged the residents of the Hills to let their Council know of their interest in having cable TV in the Town. Mr, Michael Kelly, President - Joint Cities Cable TV, Inc., and a resident of s tos Fh s coumenut tit was s intention oT applying for a joint franchise for Ins Altos and Los Altos Hills. Mr. James Reynolds, 23750 Ravensbnry, asked that if any residents were willing to p ev rate bl ss asked by Los Altos for possible participation by Los Altos Hills to please call him. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Mayor van Tanelen arrived at the meeting and the Adjourned Regular Meeting was reconvened at 9:15 p.m. E. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Resolution #1568 Council discussed a resolution which had been adopted at the Regular Meeting of July 20, 1983. Upon review it had been detenndned that proper legal posting of such a hearing could not be done within the tame -frame and it would be appropriate to rescind the resolution. M TION SBOONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Praft, seconded by Allison and passed unani- mously by all members present to rescind Resolution #1568 setting the time and place of a public hearing to consider all objections or protests to the proposed adoption of the Los Altos Sewer Service charge final report. -2-