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Mr. Ron McNtcoll, The Times, spoke regarding local access programming of public interest and the various equipment needed for such an endeavor. He presented a brochure by PACT to give an idea of what can be done in this type of activity. He stated he felt Tele-Vue should make a stronger financial commitment for this service, and requested that Council delay their decision on a rate increase for further study of this matter. Mrs. Darla Stevens presented various programs proposed for local access television and elaborated on the technical equipment necessary for produc- tion o£ these programs. She requested the City, as well as Tele-Vue, con- tribute ~o the provision of this activity. Mr. 0liver AnJo, 2403 Raven Road, asked various questions related to finances. Mr. John Johnson, Assistant Controller for Tele-Vue, presented a compari- son and statistical sheet of various cities regarding rates. There being no further public testimony, ~ayor Philcox declared the ~ public hearing closed. ~---- ~ A lengthy question and answer period followed between Council and re- -~ presentatives of Tele-Vue regarding various concerns of the Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Bra~des, and seconded by Councilmember Herlihy, to continue decision on the matter of rate in- crease for Tele-Vue, Inc., to the meeting of September 13, 1976, for review of additional information regarding a more detailed accounting statement showing expenditures for the next five years for the entire Valley with Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livemore broken out separately, a comparative listing of the number of subscribers in each of the jurisdictions listed in the survey, an environmental analysis of the rate increase, and a written proposal from Tele-Vue Systems, Inc., regarding public access programming. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Herlihy, LeClaire, Mercer, and Mayor Philcox NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Philcox recessed the meeting at 10:10 P.M. Mayor Philcox reconvened the meeting at 10:25 P.M. MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION There were no matters continued for decision presented at this meeting. SPECIAL REPORTS There were no Special Reports presented at this meeting. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Report of the Plannin8 Commission~ Re: Review of Plannin8 Fees Mr. Edgar presented the report of the Director of Planning dated August 13, 1976, regarding this matter. Mrs. Anna Martinsen, 4038 Payne Road, requested that a reasonable ceil- ing be placed on the appeal fee so that any individual may appeal without financial restriction. Mr. Don Savery, 6738 Rancho Court, asked that a base price be placed on the appeal fee within reason for anyone to be able to appeal a matter. Council discussion ensued regarding the appeal fee. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Herlihy, that the Var- ience fee be increased from $25.00 to $50.00, that the Appeal fee be in- creased to 25% of the fee charged for the case being appealed not to exceed $75.00, and that the General Plan Amendment fee be increased from $75.00 to $250.00. The motion died for lack of a second. 3. 8/23./76