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437 this regard he mentioned several community and civic activities , and improved educational programming . Mr . Griner advised it was his understanding the company was ready , willing and able to perform these functions , but the problem had to do with lack of close communication, and felt that someone should be designated as liaison for contact on a day-to-day basis . He stated they had the technicians , equipment and "know-how " , but needed assistance as to what could be videotaped . Councilman Keckley felt these concerns were the responsibility of the Company, and that it was for them to make known what was available , since it was their service . Mr . Griner indicated they would be anxious to correct the lack of communication , and were open to suggestions . Councilman Henderson questioned how , without consulting the three grantors , their balance sheet showed the three systems , Belmont , San Carlos and Redwood City , were combined . Mr . Griner indicated it was his understanding that the idea was to consolidate the three in order to avoid overlapping and duplicating of services , to allow more and better service . Councilman Henderson indicated that her objection was to the fact that this was decided by the company, without consultation with the City . Councilman Weymouth supported the concept of combining certain facilities , operations or businesses for reasons of economy , but that allocating can be done in a number of ways , and this was where there should have been consultation between the three . In additional discussion, Mayor Bury noted public facilities which would benefit from utilization of cable service . He also inquired as to anticipated effect of construction of the new Mt . Sutro television antenna . Mr . Griner stated this would definitely be detrimental to them, and hoped they would have enough improved programming so that people will prefer their service . He indicated this tower would have an adverse effect on every cable operator . Following additional discussion , Councilman Henderson moved to deny rate increase application , and ask Peninsula Cable Television to correct the overcharges , and respond to management questions , and to be prepared to come before Council a year from now , presuming other conditions have been met . Councilman Keckley offered the second , with the condition motion be amended to reduce the time to six months . Councilman Henderson stated for clarification that her intent was review in the next fiscal year , and if seconder was agreeable , to substitute the phrase , "before the end of this calendar year " . Councilman Williams asked the applicant whether in his opinion the company could continue to perform services for six months without the increase . Mr . Griner respcn ded that as their financial statement indicated , they were operating at a loss . He referred 3 .6-72