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PUBLIC HEARING (continued) Genevieve Corey, Ph.D.~ member of the Canada College faculty~ stated her qualifications with regard to education and experience concerning cable television. Dr. Corey described present successful uses of cable television elsewhere and proposed that a minimum of 108 channels is desirable for future use here. Discussion followed and Dr. Corey, City Manager Smith and City Attorney Schricker commented and replied to questions regarding franchise fees and the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulations and limits; the extent of community support for college-produced programs; whether subscribers would subsidize such programs through increased hookup fees; whether there is any business market here for the channels; and whether installation of facilities for 108 channels instead of 54 would greatly increase cost. Robert Matheson~ 1034 Taft~ reported he was production manager for local origination programs from 1970 to 1972 here, stating it was a very expensive operation with a studio provided~ and then withdrawn, by the franchisee and some funds made available by local business sponsors. Mr. Matheson suggested that telephone networks are more versatile than cable television for many of the uses being suggested. Bruce Tipi~ General Manager of Peninsula Cable TV~ 894 Industrial Road~ San Carlos~ described services the parent company TCI (Tele-Communica- tions~ Inc.) expects to be able to offer soon and the more accurate billing methods to be used, stating it will be costly to convert all systems. Mr. Tipi said insufficient interest has been demonstrated in local origination, but his company would expect to provide a studio, if community interest is evident. He listed the companyls requirements if Canada's requests are to be met~ including the need for a 15-year franchise renewal. Mr. Tipi responded to Mrs. Fuqua1s inquiry regarding installation of service and stated that it will be installed in Sunrise Homes as soon as his 1983 budget is approved by TCI. Joe Haber~ Manager of the California Group for TCI~ replied to questions concerning potential uses of cable television~ stating that American Telephone and Telegraph has been able to do some of the things suggested for cable for at least ten years but has found no market for them. Discussion continued and Mr. Tipi and Mr. Haber commented and replied to questions regarding the cable television market in different areas; competition in the field; the fact that Penninsula Cable TV does not have an exclusive franchise and that no other company has applied for a franchise in Redwood City; and the local programming in Pacifica and at DeAnza Co 11 ege. Rene White~ 3981 Lonesome Pine~ reported that the City of San Bruno operates its own system at a 26% profit and that the City of Davis has hired a firm to manage its own system~ and inquired as to the mechanics of purchasing the capital plant of Peninsula Cable TV. Mr. White stated that he would like to have greater ability to monitor the performance of Peninsula Cable TV so that citizens could be assured of good service~ but does not want them to lose the franchise. Discussion continued concerning the December expiration of the franchise and the desire of Council to consider the application further before making a decision. City Attorney Schricker advised that the public hearing could remain open while the Council Committee gives more consideration to the application, and notice could be published again when the Committee is ready to place the matter on the Council Agenda. Reg.Mtg. 12/13/82 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 44 Page No. 24 '-'---"'--- ~~~~- -~-"~-"~-- ~, ~-.~ ~ - -~--,. -~ ~... - '-~ ..~ '- ~