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MINUTES Page 2 City of San Leandro City Conncil and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-December 5, 2005 Newly-appointed Commissioners Sabrina Almazan and Heidi Finberg took the Oath of Office administered by City Clerk Marian Handa. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing Comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. A. Matter of Review of Performance and Quality of Service Provided by Comcast, the City of San Leandro's Franchised Cable Communications Provider (receives public input on Comcast's performance service). This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jermanis gave background on the matter and introduced Assistant to the City Manager Cynthia Battenberg. Ms. Battenberg gave a short PowerPoint presentation providing information on the Comcast cable franchise agreement, service and performance data, and some issues for discussion in the upcoming negotiations. Councilmember Starosciak asked if the rates listed in the staff report have been published. Comcast representative Rachelle Guillen stated that the increased rates have been published, and notices will be sent to subscribers. Councilmember Stephens inquired whether the wireless technology has sufficient bandwidth to compete with fiber optic. Ms. Guillen responded that currently their wireless system is not capable of handling Video on Demand. It is intended to provide Internet service to commercial areas that Comcast would otherwise be unable to serve. Vice Mayor Badger asked why Comcast will not negotiate a senior rate. Ms. Guillen stated that Comcast provides a basic service at a cost low enough for seniors to afford, and the company is honoring prior agreements which include a senior rate. Vice Mayor Badger inquired about other items, such as equipping the Council Chambers for broadcasting meetings. Ms. Guillen indicated that such items are negotiable. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Ted Taylor, representing Mission Bay Mobile Home Park, addressed the City Council, commenting on a recent meeting between the Mission Bay residents and a representative from Comcast. He provided information regarding Comcast and DIRECTV and asked if it is legal for Mission Bay to negotiate an agreement with Comcast separate from the City's agreement. Mr. Taylor commented that Mission Bay residents will also be meeting with representatives :from DIRECTV.