He noted that Foothill College is facing space issues and will be using Measure E funds to make facilities improvements. The space currently occupied by Access Los Altos may be needed for displaced classrooms during construction. Options for Access Los Altos included other classrooms at Foothill or the De Anza College public access studio. She urged that Access Los Altos remain at Foothill College. In response to questions about programming, he indicated that interest surveys were conducted periodically.
Cable companies are under mandate to carry certain stations.
The letter addressed past performance, advances in cable technology, and community uses of cable. Council discussion followed. A suggestion was made to consider mobile units as part of the upgrade. The importance of public access was emphasized, noting that, without it, other options, such as the satellite dish, were available. There was interest in thoroughly exploring interactive features in a new system.