Update cell tower and wireless equipment rules to match federal law

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In Plain English

The city's current rules for cell towers and wireless equipment need updating to match federal regulations. Federal law requires cities to allow small wireless facilities like 5G equipment on utility poles. If approved, the city adopts clearer rules that comply with federal requirements while maintaining local oversight.

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Votes

Said ordinance received the first reading and was laid over for two weeks for the second reading with text added to section 15.04.164.040(c)(4): 'In addition, the director shall make publicly available an inventory of small wireless facilities that shows the location of each such facility deployed within the city and categorized by neighborhood'; adopted Resolution No. 92-18; and directed staff to provide the City some authority over cell tower installation aesthetics and to study the possibility of electromagnetic (EMF) monitoring and periodic readings

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember Martinez

Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye

Jovanka BecklesAye

Ben ChoiAye

Ada RecinosAye

Melvin WillisAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Jael MyrickAye