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should also be assured that the 20 channel service was to be anticipated at the present rates proposed to subscribers. Mr. Webber, representing Peninsula Cable Television Corp., advised their appli- cation was submitted in conformity with City Ordinance interpretation but a sub- sequent letter had been submitted covering this point. City Attorney clarified Ordinance enacted by City and rulings since made by FCC setting up priorities which now supersedes City's ordinance. Councilman Granger questioned whether City had right to specify stations desired for CATV system. Mr. Victor E. Sharar, Technical Director, of Peninsula Cable Television Corp., explained Grade A and B contours in San Mateo County and specifically for Redwood City. City Attorney advised his understanding of FCC regulations specified system would first have to carry all local stations as part of 20 channels in Grade A contour and then Grade B contour would automatically be included thereafter, a matter of establishing order of priority. Councilman Henderson asked whether offer covered 20 channels at same price, and what additional charge was made for more than one outlet per residence. Mr. Sharar advised that $1 per month would be added for each additional outlet. Councilman Bury questioned installation charges, and was advised no charge from power line or underground to subscriber vh ichever was available, but not possi- ble to go underground if lines not available as a more costly innovation and could not be done economically. Councilman Rosselli asked for further clari- fication of actual charges to subscribers, and how soon equipment could be installed and ready for operation after granting permit. After further period of questions by Council, Councilman Granger moved that information submitted by applicants be compiled by Staff and returned to Council for a report within thirty days (Feb. 13th) seconded by Councilman Ros- selli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-3) Request of Dr. & Mrs. Wm. Kennett, 100 Arch Street, for variance to the Sidewalk Ordinance to permit installation of concrete paving in parkway presented for consideration. Staff report stated applicant requests permission to install parkway strip paving along Arch Street in front of his medical building, the concrete to have an exposed aggregate finish and interspersed with planting spaces for trees and ground cover, providing better accessibility for people parking along the curb. Staff recommends variance be granted subject to approval of plans prior to con- struction on exposed aggregate finish and tree species. Councilman Rosselli moved to grant variance requested, subject to approval of Staff as recommended, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-4) Mayor called a 10 minute recess, 10:45 p.m.