Cell Towers: Public Opposition and Revenue Source Issues | Background | Findings | Conclusions | Recommendations |

R1

Review and revise, if needed, the current fee structure to recoup staff costs for processing cell tower applications. Implemented: The City ofMenlo Parkfullyrecovers the cost toprocess use permit applications for cell tower installations. In rare cases, ifan application is appealed to the City Council costs of processing the appeal may not be fully recovered. The City re-evaluates its fee structure annually to maximize costrecovery.

R2

Negotiate lease agreements for future installations on public land that generate revenue or othertangible benefittothe community. Implemented: The City of Menlo Park will continue to require revenue generating lease agreementsfor use ofpublicland. Recommendation#3 Add cell tower maintenance and removal provisions if they are not already included in existing ordinances and lease agreements. This recommendation requires further analysis. The City of Menlo Park currently requires the removal of the “communication facility” at the end of our lease agreement. Our practice has been to incorporate such requirements into new agreements or leases rather than adopting ordinances which are cumbersome to modify. Incorporating controls into the actual lease agreement enables the City to be more nimble in incorporating new requirements into new or renegotiated agreements. The City will also consider incorporating this recommendation as a condition ofapproval in use permits. Recommendation#4 Require that all new lease agreements contain a provision requiring service providers to install newer technologyas it becomes commercially available to reduce the footprint ofcell towers. This recommendation requires further analysis. The City of Menlo Park agrees to study the inclusion of this requirement into our use permit process when an update of our process is undertaken. It should be noted that the City does not maintain any “cell tower technology experts” on staff. As a result, there may be an inherent lack of expertise in recognizing that newertechnology is available for installation to reduce the footprint oftowers. Recommendation#5 Develop a webpage within County and city websites which clearly posts local ordinances, policies and procedures as well asfederal regulations related to cell tower installations The City of Menlo Park agrees with this recommendation in concept but it requires further analysis. If achievable, the suggested changes will be incorporated as future website improvements occur. The City currently posts City ordinances related to utility transmission facilities as well as ordinances, guidelines and application submittal information for use permits. Federal Regulations are not within the purview ofthe City, and are typically complex, requiring some expertise in their interpretation. The City Council and staff acknowledge that planning applications are often complex, and in the case of cell towers, controversial. We appreciate the time and effort of the San Mateo Grand Jury in scrutinizing the issues involved. Glen Rojas, City Manager

R3

Add cell tower maintenance and removal provisions if they are not already included in existing ordinances and lease agreements;

R4

Require that all new lease agreements contain a provision requiring service providers to install newer technology as it becomes commercially available to reduce the footprint of cell towers; and

R5

Develop a webpage within County and city websites which clearly posts local ordinances, policies and procedures as well as federal regulations related to cell tower installations. The Grand Jury further recommends the City Councils of Daly City, East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, Portola Valley, and Woodside pursue new or amended leases for existing cell towers on public property that are not currently generating revenue or other community benefits. 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