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Report regarding a resolution supporting H.R. 530 (Eshoo) to restore local control of 5G deployment and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for H.R. 530 on behalf of the City Council. (Tony Barrera, Information Technology Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting H.R. 530 (Eshoo) to restore local control of 5G deployment and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for H.R. 530 on behalf of the City Council.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On August 2, 2018 and September 26, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted regulations to limit the ability of cities and states to regulate small cell sites needed for the deployment of fifth generation (5G) wireless communication equipment. The actions limit the type and amount of fees cities and states may charge, set "shot clocks" as low as 60 days for cities and states to authorize proposals, and limit non-fee requirements cities and states may institute. These regulations accelerate the roll out of 5G wireless communication equipment, which will require the installation of a large amount new equipment - without the interference and delays of the local permitting processes. The FCC order became effective on January 14, 2019.
Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo introduced H.R. 530, the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 to overturn the FCC regulations. Representative Eshoo states, "5G is essential for our country's communications network and economy, but it must be deployed responsibly and equitably. The FCC let industry write these regulations without sufficient input from local leaders. This has led to regulations that restrict cities from requiring carriers to meet the needs of communities in which they operate."
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