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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 15. (a) Introduction of an ordinance to amend the Chapter 18.110 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) of the Pleasanton Municipal Code to allow for small-cell-wireless systems in the Hacienda Business Park where the systems are concealed (b) Approve amendment to four maintenance agreements between the City and the Hacienda Business Park Owners Association to extend the terms of those agreements and to allow for revenue share for small-cell-wireless systems to be located in street lights in the Hacienda Business Park Assistant City Attorney Julie Harryman presented a staff report addressing background including contacts with the Association. The City and the Association partnered to select the best aesthetic design for small-cell wireless solutions and agreed upon the "smart pole." Photo simulations were presented. The Code Amendment will only apply in this particular area. Carriers may lease space inside each smart pole and the location placement will be subject to the Community Development Director's determination and require a permit. Mayor Thorne inquired whether pending legislation will impact this project in terms of equipment placement on the outside of each pole. Assistant City Attorney Harryman noted the City has design review authority through the Municipal Code and wireless cannot be placed in residential zones. Mark Jones, representing the smart pole vendor, Phillips, provided the specifications and placement of the new smart poles, including their larger base width in order to accommodate internal equipment, replacing 300 of the existing 430 poles due to ADA, OSHA, and other restrictions, and noted that each proposed location has been certified. The carrier's equipment, as well as the vendor's equipment, will be completely concealed within each unit. There are no lease rights on the outside of the pole. Councilmember Narum questioned whether multiple carriers can place equipment within the same pole. Mr. Jones responded that the poles are "future-proofed," to accommodate equipment now and in the future and can be easily adapted for multiple carriers. At this time, it is foreseeable that there will only be one carrier per pole and it is the City's choice regarding which carrier to enter into an agreement. Councilmember Olson asked Mr. Jones to elaborate on the maintenance of the smart poles. Mr. Jones confirmed they are much easier and less costly to maintain, and most diagnostics can be conducted remotely. Upgrades to the equipment can be done from the base and there is also a safety disconnect from power in the base. Councilmember Brown referenced an email from the General Manager of the Association regarding the style that will be used for the smart pole. Mr. Jones confirmed the smart poles will be squared, not fluted, to match the existing style of the poles. The final version of the poles will be square instead of round and the Hacienda Association logo will be placed on the pole. The smart pole is the vendor's T2 model and was co-developed with Ericsson, a company with its North American headquarters in Pleasanton. It is a purpose-built pole by a pole manufacturer and made with American steel. This is the optimal design because it can meet any carrier's specifications and will be compatible with 5G. Mr. Jones reviewed the pending legislation and noted that municipalities can protect themselves through the development of aesthetic standards, which Pleasanton has already codified. He stated the carriers are incentivized to use concealed equipment. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 September 5, 2017