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Councilman Bury asked whether makers of motion would be willing to amend this motion should other recommendations be made by Council. City Attorney advised any germane conditions could be added prior to introduction of the Ordinance. Councilman Henderson requested clarification regarding restudy and analysis of rates in five years. City Attorney stated flat 4% was set as directed by Council but this could be changed, or any other conditions, under general provisions of the ordinance. Councilman Bury questioned any possible liability or obligation City might have to see that installation of CATV service completed because of several cases of invali- dation suits in Southern part of the United States he quoted from a magazine article. City Attorney stated three facets of this situation; (1) general lia- bility directly on operator; (2) this installation being granted by a franchise, where as cases recited would indicate a possible purchase of this type of system by a City which could be invalidated if not presented for vote of people; (3) stan- dards of quality which were enforceable in basic ordinance, which if not met, could call for revocation of franchise or law suit against operator, or calling of the performance bond. City Attorney stated there could be a question as to actual costs which would be forfeited to City on calling of performance bond, and subject to a thorough review by a court. Motion carried on Council's acceptance of City Manager recommendation. (MINUTE ORDER #67-49) Councilman Keckley questioned M & M Cable Company whether there would be an addi- tional charge for converters when obtainable and was advised therewould be no ex- tra charge to the subscribers. Councilman Keckley moved to award franchise to Redwood City CATV, Inc., seconded by Councilman Henderson. Councilman Granger suggested roll call to poll the Council for preference on award of franchise. Councilman Rosselli indicated his reasons for preferring Peninsula Cable Television Corporation for granting of franchise, theirs having been first application received, their evidence of com- munity responsibility because of their presenting their proposed CATV installation to community groups with explanations of the system, and also their high financial backing and evidence of technical competence and experience. Councilman Keckley outlined points which would warrant franchise being given to Redwood City CATV Inc., as their cable lines were presently bordering City Limits from their installation of a system in adjacent County areas, which would make for greater expediency in installation for Redwood City, and also felt the lesser subscriber charge offered by this Company should be taken into consideration. Motion lost on roll call vote, Councilmen Granger, Henderson, and Keckley voting yes, Councilmen Bury, Petersen, Rosselli and Mayor Herkner voting no. Councilman Petersen moved to award franchise to Peninsula Cable Television Corporation, seconded by Councilman Rosselli. Councilman Bury questioned com- ments made by this applicant concerning a proposed routing on bayfront area. W 20 'Y1 L�