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1 08 and that Channel 14 was on the system. Further, there is no indication that the FM service is being provided as they were led to expect. She also criti- cized the fact that neither her neighbor, whose service was installed in October, nor she, had received a bill from the Company. She pointed out that satisfactory billing function was important to the City, and that the reason for the City's entering into this franchise agreement was for the potential revenue. Mr. Sinkunas stated that subscribers are being billed, adding that "Council members don't pay for service." Mayor Bury responded that he had subscribed to the cable service, and had also arranged for FM, which he was not getting. He indicated extreme indig- nation at implication that he would accept something for nothing and all Council members immediately expressed similar reaction. Mr. Sinkunas corrected his statement by explaining that their franchise is required under the ordi- nance to provide free cable service to all municipal buildings which enables monitoring. Reference was made by Council to provision in Ordinance 1235 which requires a free connection to each public school in the area covered by the franchise, and under which Council may require free service to hospi- tals, fire stations, etc. However, it was pointed out by Council that no opportunity had been offered to make such designations. There was additional discussion concerning methods of responding to maintenance calls and length of time between requests for connection and actual hook-up under the present schedule. Mr. Sinkunas described some of their procedures for following up requests for installation, and responding to a question, advised that they have changed installer contractors several times, suggestion that this was due to complaints from subscribers. There was criticism regarding cutting driveways to lay cable, and Mr. Sinkunas acknowledged that in a few cases this was necessary. Noting that in a previous report it was indicated only one person was on call, Councilman Arnett questioned capabilities in the event of a major breakdown, and Mr. Sinkunas advised that in that event, there is a full emergency crew that would be available. Councilman Henderson suggested that Council ask Staff to review the bond, and rights under the bond, believing that answers are needed as to potential alternatives. City Manager referred to the written request of Peninsula Cable Television requesting release from the bond, in which it was stated the basic system had been completed and the company was capable of provid- ing service to anyone requesting it, and added that this was what the bond and franchise provided for. A map showing locations of trunk lines in areas they can service was requested from the firm and which Staff is using to verify that what was claimed to have been done actually was. He noted the scheduled date for performance of installation of the basic trunk system was December 16, 1969. Mayor Bury expressed concern not only for fulfilling requirements of the