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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02271996 - D1 Y D. 1 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on February 27, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Bishop NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Wireless Communications Workshop and Policy Recommendations for Wireless Communications. The Board heard the Wireless Communications Workshop presentation delivered by a task force of County Departments including: County Administrator's Office, Data Processing, General Services, Growth Management and Economic Development, Contra Costa Television, County Counsel and Health Services. After the Workshop presentation, Scott Tandy, Assistant County Administrator, gave an overview of the four policy goals outlined in the Policy Consideration For Wireless Communications report (Attached) . Supervisor Smith stated that there were no speaker cards submitted by the public and called for any comments from the Board members. I Supervisor Bishop praised the presentation and affirmed the need to plan for the future due to our growing dependence upon technology to perform our daily job functions. Supervisor Bishop then moved to accept the Wireless Communications Workshop report and to approve the policy goals outlined in the Policy Consideration For Wireless Communications report (Attached) . Supervisor Torlakson seconded the motion, and the Board took the following action: IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the Wireless Communication Workshop report is ACCEPTED; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the policy goals outlined in the Policy Consideration For Wireless Communications report is APPROVED. cc: County Administrator - City Mangers - CSDA, Contra Costa Chapter - School District Superintendents - Chancellor, CCC Community College District County Counsel Data Processing Services Director General Services Director Health Services Director Director G M E DA I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Executive Director, CCTV Board of Sups— o the data shown. ATTESTED: � PHIL TCHELM Ctertt d the Board arw!Cotutq► Vv County AdministratorCOn lf-a Board of supervisors Jim Rogers County Administration Building Costa O St a 1st District J C.� 651 Pine Street, 11th Floor Jeff Smith Martinez,California 94553-1229 County 2nd District (510)646-4080 FAX: 510 646-4Gayle Bishop ( ) 098 3rd District L- �t�E_, _ o Phil Batchelor Mark DeSaulnier County Administrator 4th District Tom Torlakson o ;;arcm 5th District .srA,co'uK`� TO: City Managers California Special Districts Association, Contra Costa County Chapter School District Superintendents Chancellor, Contra Costa County Community College District FROM: Scott Tandy, Chief Assistant County Administrator DATE: February 12, 1996 SUBJECT: Workshop on Wireless Communications Last fall the Board of Supervisors directed County staff to schedule a workshop between the Board and County departments that have responsibility for various aspects of wireless communication antenna applications. We are interested in a cooperative and uniform approach with neighboring public agencies regarding regulatory issues affecting this emerging technology. We have set aside February 27 at 2 p.m. as the time for the workshop session in the Board of Supervisors ' Chambers, Room 107, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA. If your schedule permits please join us, or if you simply have questions please contact me at 646-4087 . A copy of the agenda and proposed policy considerations are attached. ST: lmj Wireless Communications Workshop February .27, 1996 2 :00 p.m., Board of Supervisors ' Chambers Martinez, CA A G E N D A 1 . The Changing Technology 2 . Wireless Benefits ► For the Public ► For Local Government 3 . Regulatory Issues ► Fiscal Implications (Fees, Right of Way Use, Licensing) ► Local Authority and Pre-emption Issues ► Environmental Matters 4 . Policy Issues ► Updating 1977 County Communications Policy ► Desirability of Uniformity 5. Public Comment 6 . Consider Adopting Policy Considerations DA DRAFT POLICY CONSIDERATIONS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS There are many issues relevant to developing a policy for the Board to consider in the field of wireless communications. The issues tend to fall in three general areas: A. County concerns for fair, open access to public property and facilities, revenue potential and use of new technology B. Federal control and/or legislation. C. Community issues of land use,zoning and safety The following goals and objectives are presented as a starting point and are in no particular order of priority. Goal: Develop a process for realizing the full potential of communications technology to benefit the citizens and the government of Contra Costa County. Objective: ♦ Encourage wireless and other telecommunication services to locate within the county. ♦ Develop a fee or permit schedule for the use of County rights-of-way by wireless and other telecommunication providers. ♦ Include provisions in the fee or permit process to allow the County to maximize use of the advanced capabilities of wireless and other telecommunication services to serve the public and enhance County government efficiency. ♦ Provide an open, fair process for competing proposals to utilize County infrastructure. ♦ Safeguard County emergency communications facilities and prevent interference with public safety frequencies. ♦ Encourage coordination and cooperation among neighboring public agencies for a uniform approach to telecommunications. ♦ Collaborate with other agencies by sharing information and technical expertise. Goal: Develop a local policy which is consistent with federal and state regulations and allows for local flexibility. Objective: ♦ Assure a policy consistent with current State and Federal standards and laws. ♦ Monitor the FCC and CPUC proposed regulations, especially as they might affect local authority. ♦ Advocate for local control of tower and antenna placements and licensing. ♦ Incorporate language into a telecommunications policy to take advantage of State and Federal standards or laws of potential benefit to the County and citizens. ♦ Include a provision in any telecommunications licenses or agreements to use County property that allows the County to adjust agreements to respond to changing market conditions. ♦ Adopt a policy promptly in order to take advantage of any "grandfathering" protection against future State or Federal pre-emption of local control. Goal: Attract new technologies to meet the present and future communications needs of the citizens of Contra Costa County while minimizing the visual and environmental impacts on the landscape and residents. Objectives: ♦ Streamline the permit process for proposals that have little or no potential for adverse impacts. ♦ Utilize the appropriate review.process to encourage facilities to be designed to avoid incompatible land.use, major adverse visual impacts, and other public safety hazards. Goal: Minimize the number of new, major telecommunication sites throughout the County. Objectives: ♦ Encourage sharing and/or consolidation of new and existing communication sites. ♦ Require new facilities to be sized to accommodate additional uses.