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413 Councilman Rosselli reviewed the emergency situation and aid being given by developers of this property for placing of this home. Motion to close the public hearing carried. Councilman Rosselli moved to grant the permit to move the dwelling as requested, subject to conditions recommended by Staff, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-2) Presentation of following two applications for CATV Licenses made to Council: (a) Peninsula Cable Television Corporation. Robert Webber, San Bruno, Attorney representing Peninsula Cable Television Corporation, reviewed points of application presented in their brochure; letters submitted concerning existing facilities they had operation in other cities; fee of $4.75 per month proposed as rate, no hook up charge to subscribers for either overhead or underground facilities; representation made for wiring entire City within six months period, and offer for free trial period of 7 days. He stated original ordinance calls for coverage as to Grade A contour and their original application had been made in conformity with this requirement but it was their intention to cover both A and B Contour and incorporate transmission of 20 channels at inception for purpose of expansion if City so desired, plus the emergency alert system. He further stated commitment made was definite as to rates, besides point of reducing rates as additional subscribers are added. He described personnel as being local residents and local ownership interests. He further briefly reviewed engineering concepts proposed for the system. (For full text of brochure submitted, see City Clerk's file - CATV) (b) Redwood City CATV, Inc. Paul F. Kelly, Attorney representing Redwood City CATV, Inc., advised of the per- sonnel attached to their company and their long time residence in the County and connection to owner operation of KRON-TV channel. He advised of the antenna now in existence above San Carlos and invited those interested to inspect same and also cable already laid behind adjacent cities which had been granted franchise from San Mateo County. He also advised original application had been filed in line with requirements of ordinance enacted by the City prior to FCC assuming jurisdiction and how Staff of their Company were familiar with control and why at very outset they had offered channels as outlined in their brochure. He also reviewed rates to be charged, installation charge of $9.50 to be reapplied to the 7th and 8th month rental charges, a free month's trial, maximum charge to be $4.75 which will also be lowered when additional subscribers added. (For full text of brochure, see City Clerk's file - CATV) Harold P. See, President of Company, indicated his desire for both applicants to be given chance for rebuttal on interpretation of FCC rules and regulations, both parties to supply supporting evidence by equipment operators. He also felt Council