Discuss resident concerns about approved Hilltop wireless tower

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In Plain English

The city already approved a wireless communications tower in the Hilltop neighborhood. Local residents have raised concerns about the tower. The council will hear these concerns and discuss the situation.

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Votes

Direct staff to agendize this matter for closed session on December 7, 2010; send official letter to EBMUD asking that the lease not be approved and look for alternate location; amend existing ordinance regarding the 100 square foot limit requirement from homes and schools

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously voted to take three actions regarding a controversial wireless tower in Hilltop: schedule a closed-door discussion for December 7, send an official letter asking EBMUD not to approve the tower's lease, and change city rules about how close towers can be to homes and schools. This response comes after residents raised concerns about a tower the city had previously approved. The council's actions could potentially block or relocate the tower, though the ultimate decision may rest with EBMUD as the property owner. The vote shows the council is responding to neighborhood opposition by using multiple approaches to address residents' concerns.

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Community Discussion

This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.

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