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Wool (3) Award a non-exclusive franchise to another applicant who participated in our previous selection process -- This alternative appears to be a logical approach to resolving the CATV issue. In concluding the report, he advised it was the Staff's recommendation that the franchise be awarded to the Peninsula Cable Television Corp. previously recommended for award of franchise by Staff and who had indicated their willingness and ability to accept the franchise. He advised of the service which was being now provided by this Company in Belmont and of their financial capability to implement their proposal. In summary, City Manager stated he felt a comprehensive study of CATV service had been conducted by Staff and could see little value to be derived in soliciting further proposals and asked that Council consider granting approval to proceed with consummation of a franchise agreement for CATV service for Redwood City with the Peninsula Cable Television Corp. The possibility of increasing the 4% franchise fee to a higher percentage of the gross receipts was discussed. City Manager advised this raise of percentage would be reflected in the costs to consumers, and inasmuch as this had not been anti- cipated as a major source of revenue to the City, felt service at a lower rate to citizens to be more of a concern. Council discussed at length desirability of accepting this previous application; whether Council should again have applicant present for further questioning of services proposed; and if City should go to bid before awarding the franchise. City Attorney reviewed procedure in the ordinance for granting of franchise and stated bidding procedure is not required. After further discussion Councilman Rosselli moved to accept City Manager's report and recommendation, seconded by Councilman Petersen. Discussion again held on the possibility of raising percentage of revenue to City and that Staff be requested to negotiate on this point. Discussion also held as to whether sufficient publicity would be given to the community if action is taken at this meeting, and intent of motion. Councilman Petersen left the meeting for 3 minutes at 8:45 p.m. In response to further questioning by Council on recommendation submitted and action being requested, City Manager advised intent of his report and recommenda- tion was that franchise be awarded to Peninsula Cable Television Corp; that Staff be instructed to prepare documents for presentation to Council at the next meeting to award franchise by introduction of the required Ordinance. Staff would first contact this Company for a, restatement of their willingness to accept this fran- chise, and that a modification of rates would also be discussed as requested by Council. He reiterated, however, he did not favor increasing revenue to City at expense of citizens. Motion restated by Councilman Rosselli to accept City Manager's report and secure in writing Peninsula Cable Television Corporation's acceptance of conditions 028 161