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3 6 0 dual trunk, 98 channel cable communications system throughout Colton, with 54 of
<br />these channels to be active and fully programmed from inception of service. Mr.
<br />Payne stated that although a utility pay station was not a part of their proposal,
<br />Six Star could offer this service at thier local business office.
<br />Councilwoman Cisneros asked if this company would be willing to post a Performance
<br />Bond.
<br />Mr. Payne stated yes, this would be a part of their proposal, as well as providing
<br />liability insurance.
<br />Councilwoman Cisneros asked about "freezing" their rates for service.
<br />Mr. Payne answered that Six Star Cablevision would maintain their basic service
<br />rates for several years, and would not consider raising their rates without City
<br />Council approval.
<br />Councilman Temby stated with regard to the poles used for service, how does the
<br />company pay for the space leased from the utility companies.
<br />Mr. Payne stated space is rented from the utility company, usually a telephone
<br />company, and a fee is paid to that company, a yearly rental fee.
<br />Discussion was then held on the use of the utility poles for service, and exist-
<br />ing joint pole agreements in the City.
<br />Mr. Dick Waterman, representing Teleprompter Corporation, apologized for being late,
<br />stating he had been told the meeting time was changed from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
<br />Mayor Gonzales stated the meeting had just gotten started and there was no problem.
<br />Televents, Inc.
<br />Mr. Dick Glascock, representing Televents, Inc. of Redlands, stated that basically
<br />their company could offer the same proposal as the other cable television companies.
<br />Mr. Glascock showed the Council Members his company's channel selector, which works
<br />as a remote control unit. Mr. Glascock explained that Televents, Inc. will offer a
<br />36 channel system, establish a local payment office in Colton, and also consider
<br />collecting telephone payments in that office, and if his company were awarded the
<br />franchise, construction would begin immediately thereafter. Mr. Glascock stated
<br />they have not considered a local studio because for a city the size of Colton it
<br />would not be needed. Mr. Glascock stated a studio requires local involvement and
<br />interest, and Televents is more interested in serving the community's needs and
<br />requirements.
<br />Councilman Hayes asked about the company's service policy.
<br />Mr. Glascock stated the company has an excellent service policy and enjoys a good
<br />reputation and service record, with no service complaints on file. Mr. Glascock
<br />stated they would maintain a back-up system from Redlands.
<br />Councilman Rehrer stated that the four proposals from each individual company are
<br />attractive, however, he wanted to know what Colton was going to get out of this
<br />and how this service was going to benefit Colton.
<br />Mr. Glascock responded financially Colton will receive three percent of the gross
<br />revenue, revenue back from pole line sharing, creating employment for the citizens
<br />in Colton, local property taxes, business and franchise taxes, plus providing an
<br />enjoyable and beneficial service to the residents of the community.
<br />Buena Vista Telecommunications, Inc.
<br />Mr. Moctesuma Esparza, President of Buena Vista Telecommunications, Inc., stated
<br />that their company is committed to a very strong, local origination program, and
<br />they will have a studio with color cameras, as well as the availability of a re-
<br />mote van. Mr. Esparza said the company will urge the active involvement of the
<br />City in creating programming that will be important and beneficial to the citizens
<br />of Colton, and have met and established contact with local colleges, schools, and
<br />various local community organizations.
<br />Mr. Esparza advised his company will provide a 40 channel system to begin with,
<br />and propose to provide up to 52 channels in the future. Mr. Esparza said the
<br />company will establish headquarters in Colton with a local manager, local engi-
<br />neering and a local staff, with the added service of payment of utility bills
<br />in their office. Mr. Esparza stated that with regard to rates, his company has
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