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Ordinance - Repeal & Reenact Article X of SAMC Chapter 33 <br />Telecommunications in the Public Right -of -Way <br />September 4, 2018 <br />Page 3 <br />Other changes in the draft Ordinance include updating the definitions for consistency with federal <br />and state requirements, consideration of newer technologies, and inclusion of provisions to restrict <br />electric meters. The Ordinance adds permit term limitations, revocation procedures, and a process <br />for optional pre -submittal consultation with staff. To allow for greater flexibility moving forward, the <br />draft Ordinance also removes much of the design standards and site selection criteria from the <br />code, which will now be contained within a Standards and Guidelines Policy to be approved and <br />administered by the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency. <br />The draft Ordinance continues to specify the information to be submitted with an application for a <br />wireless facility in the public right-of-way. The draft Ordinance also allows for review of the analyses <br />by a qualified radio frequency consultant. The application will also include photo simulations and a <br />statement that the installation will comply with all applicable radio frequency emission standards. <br />Ultimately, the draft Ordinance provides the Public Works Agency with the ability to more effectively <br />regulate wireless telecommunications facilities in the public right-of-way. <br />This draft ordinance regulates the issuance of permits to place wireless facilities in the public right- <br />of-way. It does not authorize the use of City -owned infrastructure located in the public right-of-way. <br />In a future Request for Council Action, staff will recommend approval of a Master License <br />Agreement, which will provide terms to allow providers to install small cell antennas on City -owned <br />facilities, such as streetlights. Wireless telecommunications installations proposed to be placed <br />outside of public street and alley right-of-way (such as within parks and on private property) will <br />continue to require a permit administered by the Planning and Building Agency, and the process <br />will remain unchanged. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #3 — Economic Development, <br />Objective #3 (promote a solutions -based customer focus in all efforts to facilitate development and <br />investment in the community), Strategy C (explore opportunities to encourage a business -friendly <br />environment within the city through the reduction of non-essential regulatory requirements and <br />improved coordination between agencies for development review). <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There are no environmental impacts associated with this action. <br />There is r7 <br />ct associated with this action. <br />Fuad S. S eiss, PE, PLS la Cwlla <br />Executive irector C f Technology Innovations Officer <br />Public Wa ks Agency In Ormation Technology Department <br />FSS/EWGfrH <br />Exhibit: 1. Ordinance <br />y 1 <br />J <br />