REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRYON HORN, Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Master License Agreement for Small Cell Infrastructure with Verizon Wireless:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 for the Proposed Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. Approve a Master License Agreement with MSA Limited Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless for placement of telecommunication equipment on City assets as defined by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Order 18-133.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve and allow the City Manager or designee to enter into the attached Master License Agreement (MLA) with MSA Limited Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless). The MLA allows third party carriers to install telecommunication equipment on City assets.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends approval of the MLA with Verizon Wireless, and authority for the City Manager or designee to enter into such agreements. The MLA allows for the City to collect fees in accordance with FCC 18-133; $270 per site annually. The MLA sets a one-time $200 payment per site to use the existing spare conductor/conduit capacity. Verizon will pay PG&E directly for their metered electricity. The current Verizon small cell/5G site licenses will be transfer from the XG Communities agreement to this MLA.
Council approved a similar agreement with AT&T on June 11, 2020 which was used as a basis to construct the MLA with Verizon Wireless. The AT&T agreement is still in effect. This MLA is specific to Verizon's terms and conditions as reflected.
BACKGROUND
On June 11, 2020, Council approved an MLA which clarified provisions for defects on poles. AT&T entered into an agreement under these provisions. The MLA with Verizon currently under consideration contains similar provisions as the MLA utilized with ...
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