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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCable complaints May 3, 1995 - May 31, 1995 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM CITY OF PALM DESERT TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER FROM: RAY L. JANES, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SUBJECT: CABLE COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FROM MAY 3, 1995, THROUGH MAY 31, 1995 DATE: JUNE 8, 1995 There were (3) three cable inquiries received from Palm Desert residents for the period of May 3, 1995, through May 31, 1995. This is for your review and information. 1. May 3, 1995 4:15 p.m. Mike Krauss Mountain View Villas(54 units) 45-400 Driftwood Palm Desert, CA 92260 341-4910 Mr. Krauss had questions about Colony's installation and service agreements. I explained to Mr. Krauss that City Council and Bill Marticorena, our cable attorney, has advised staff not to act as a mediator in contract disputes between Colony and gated private communities; this is what he had requested. 2. May 11, 1995 2:10 p.m. Henry Redhorse P.O. Box 4653 Palm Desert, CA 92260 346-2093 Wanted to know if Colony would be considered a small cable company under the FCC guidelines. I checked with our consultant Telecommunications Management Corporation about this issue, and they informed me that a small system under FCC guidelines is one which has less than 15,000 subscribers; therefore, this does not apply to Colony. RECEIVED AND FILED BY CITY COUNCIL ON VERIFIED BY: Original on file with City Clack's Offer • CABLE COMPLAINTS PAGE 2 JUNE 8, 1995 3. May 12, 1995 1:45 p.m. Ben Pickell 72-814 Tampico Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 346-5307 Mr. Pickell wanted to know if the City has considered televising the Council meetings. I informed Mr. Pickell that staff was directed recently by the Council to conduct a citizen survey regarding this issue, and that there was very little interest. Respectfully submitt , Cam' RAY L. J ES N M. W L TH ADMINI RATI E ASSISTANT ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER lga