TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rick Otto, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Adoption of a policy regulating small wireless telecommunications facilities and related structures in the public rights-of-way. Resolution No. 11348.
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2. SUMMARY
The proposed City Council Policy on Small Wireless Facility Installation in the public rights-of-way creates a clear, objective process for reviewing applications for small cell facilities that complies with federal law.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Resolution No. 11348. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting a policy regulating small wireless telecommunications facilities and related structures in the public rights-of-way.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
c: Support and enhance attractive, diverse living environments.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Background
At its meeting on February 12, 2020, the City Council directed staff to prepare a policy to address the deployment of small cell facilities in the City. This direction was in response to the growing interest in deploying small cell facilities, as well as recent federal regulatory decisions that are intended to speed up local approvals of these facilities. The Council considered the proposed policy at its meeting on October 13, 2020. At that time, the Council declined to adopt the policy pending further discussion of various topics. This item was on the August 10, 2021 City Council meeting agenda, but was continued to allow staff time to discuss the policy with AT&T who had submitted a letter raising concerns about the proposed policy.
Small Cell Facilities
Small cell facilities are wireless facilities that are much smaller than macro-cell installations, with a typical size of three to six cubic feet. They are generally placed on existing streetlight and utility poles and have a low aesthetic impact when properl...
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