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Staff report presentation by Raul Godinez II, Executive Director of Public Works Agency Current Wireless Coverage Limitations • Chapter 41 of SAMC Currently Regulates Placement of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities on Private Property • Allows wireless telecom facilities only in non-residential properties subject to a Conditional Use Permit • Need for Wireless Coverage Grows • Number and capabilities of wireless devices constantly increasing • Prohibition in Residential Property and Increased Capacity has Resulted in Coverage Gaps • Wireless Telecommunication providers are focusing on public right-of- way to supply increased coverage in residential neighborhoods City's Right To Regulate Wireless Facilities In Public Right-Of-Way • California Public Utilities Code - Section 7901 • Authorizes telephone service providers to construct facilities in public right-of-way • Agencies may exercise control as to time, place & manner • Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 • Local agencies shall not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services • Shall not unreasonably discriminate among providers • May not regulate based upon the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions What Is Needed? • Regulations Specific to the Public Right-of-Way • Provide height, design, and location regulations and preferences • Provide sufficient notice to neighboring properties • Require wireless provider to prove need for the facility at the proposed location Siting Preferences • Adjacent to Non-Residential before Residential • Private (Non-Residential) Property before Public Right-of-Way • Arterials before Local Streets Options To Mount Antenna • Street Lights (preferred) • Power Poles • Other stand alone structures (if aesthetically preferable) Height Limitation • 35' limit in Residential Areas • 60' limit in Non-Residential Areas CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 14 MARCH 21, 2011 1 0A-14