Wireless Subcommittee Meeting

DRAFT MINUTES WIRELESS SUBCOMMITTEE Thursday, September 6, 2018 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Dawson, Hansen, Olsen, Peterson, Breedlove, Dawson, Nine, Brassfield Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Cole, Davi CALL TO ORDER Chair Dawson called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sandra Collingwood, 999 Johnson Street, indicated concern that the FCC was trying to take away Monterey residents’ rights in regard to cellular facilities and their effects. She expressed the desire to protect Monterey from visual blight and potential fire hazards that may result from wireless facilities and noted that the new ordinance should be strongly worded to protect citizens. Mr. Van Eaton informed the Wireless Subcommittee that the FCC had issued a draft order, which was proposed to be adopted on September 26, 2018, and that it was poor in terms of local communities. He further explained the terms of the newly-proposed FCC regulations and noted that the City of Monterey would face several challenges in the face of anticipated changes. Wireless Subcommittee Members expressed concerns regarding the below-listed items, to which Mr. Van Eaton replied with further explanation:  Fire hazards and the need for circuit breaker installation to enable power supply control to cellular equipment  The requirement to underground equipment, thus creating an effective prohibition method  Modifications to existing shot clocks, including pre-application procedures  The necessity for antennas to be above-ground  Implications of removing significant gap if submission does not conform to reasonable design requirements  Placement of utility boxes in concurrence with ADA compliance PUBLIC APPEARANCE 1. Recommend Planning Commission Adopt Amendments to Monterey City Code Chapter 38, Article 17, Section 38-112.4 Personal Wireless Service Facilities No discussion occurred.  Wireless Subcommittee Minutes Thursday, September 13, 2018 2. Discuss Comprehensive Amendments to Monterey City Code Chapter 38, Article 17, Section 38-112.4 Personal Wireless Service Facilities The Wireless Subcommittee continued their review of and provided proposed edits to the neighborhood association version of the ordinance with sections to be clarified or discussed further with Mr. Van Eaton and City Attorney Davi. These edits were recorded by City staff. The Wireless Subcommittee determined that it would like the following points to be reviewed by Mr. Van Eaton:  Timelines for application submittal  Streamlining the application process with the potential inclusion of checklists  Notice by applicant o Including mockups and timeframes so as not to impinge on shot clock issues  Whether the FCC ruling differentiates between small cell facilities and macrosites  Discussion of the addition of immediate fire language 3. Identify Subcommittee Information Needs from Staff Subcommittee Member Nine requested that Staff define a deadline for submitting proposed changes to the Planning Commission. Subcommittee Member Brassfield urged the importance of including language in the new ordinance that specifically addresses the placement of utility boxes in the public right of way in compliance with ADA regulations. 4. Discuss the Meeting Schedule and Future Agenda Items The Subcommittee opted to hold their next meetings on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kimberly Cole Chair Community Development Director Wireless Subcommittee 2