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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2019 TITLE: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH PETRA SYSTEMS, INC. TO INSTALL AND EVALUATE A SMART CONTROLLER/ WI- FI ACCESS PILOT PROJECT IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C} CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO /s/ Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER 1:7:1K01LTA ILTA 121ki111A11111EXIIIIIIMkiI Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Petra Systems, Inc., to implement a pilot project at no cost to the City, consisting of installing smart controller/Wi-Fi access points on City - owned safety lights mounted above traffic signals in the Downtown Area, and evaluate the system's networking and Wi-Fi data accessibility for a one-year period beginning October 16, 2019, and expiring on October 15, 2020, with provisions for a one-year extension exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION On April 3, 2018, the City Council authorized the financing and purchase Southern California Edison (SCE) owned streetlights in the City. The streetlight acquisition is financially advantageous to the City since there is an investment payback of 10 years which includes upgrading the streetlight fixtures to LED technology and addressing the under -lit areas within the City limits. However, other asset -leveraging opportunities include revenue generation to the City and improved public Wi-Fi access. Before the City leverages streetlight assets and looks to secure added revenue to the City, staff wishes to demonstrate controller/Wi-Fi access points technology. The controller/Wi-Fi access points have capabilities for turning on/off switching, dimming, metering, integrating with GPS, and efficient management and real-time monitoring. The controllers/Wi-Fi access points also have the capacity for intelligent parking systems, digital advertising, public safety systems, and Wi-Fi networks. The wireless systems also support communication networks for government, utility, and commercial uses. Testing and evaluating the new technology may be done by installing the technology on City -owned safety lights in the Downtown Area. The pilot project would be implemented within the area from 25D-1