city of Chula Vista

File #: 17-0394    Name: Small Cell Master License Agreement
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/5/2017 Final action: 12/5/2017
Title: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-217 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FORM OF A MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR WIRELESS FACILITIES ON CITY POLES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY B. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-218 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT FEES) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE FEES RELATED TO MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR WIRELESS FACILITIES ON CITY POLES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
Attachments: 1. Resolution A, 2. Resolution B, 3. Exhibit 1, 4. Exhibit 2, 5. Attachment 1 - Chula_Vista_Master_License Template agenda template - clean
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A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-217 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FORM OF A MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR WIRELESS FACILITIES ON CITY POLES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY

B. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-218 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT FEES) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE FEES RELATED TO MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR WIRELESS FACILITIES ON CITY POLES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY

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Recommended Action
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolutions.

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SUMMARY
The proposed Master License Agreement (MLA) for Wireless Facilities on City Poles in the Right-of-Way would establish an MLA between the City and various public communications companies for the installation of small cell wireless communication facilities (WCF) on City-owned poles (light and traffic). The proposed MLA includes mutually beneficial and agreed upon terms that are consistent with those provided to other wireless carriers that are subject to the City's review and approval.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

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Environmental Determination
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity, approval of an MLA, for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA.

BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.


DISCUSSION

Background
Macro-cell towers were first approved by the City Council on September 16, 1999, when the City Council approved Master License Agreements (MLA) with AT&T and Co...

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