HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 029-2017RESOLUTION NO. 29-2017
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER OF OPPOSITION
REGARDING SENATE BILL 649, WIRELESS AND SMALL CELL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, existing state and federal law already substantially impair cities' ability to
influence the location, size, and impacts of telecommunications facilities; AND
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 649 further limits the ability of local citizens to determine what
impacts are acceptable in their neighborhoods from telecommunications installations; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 649 effectively eliminates local agencies' control over the
installation of private telecommunications equipment on public infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 649 benefits the shareholders of privately held corporations at the
detriment of local public entities, imposing burdens on neighborhoods while depriving taxpayers
of lease income that could offset impacts on public infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Burlingame recognizes the need for and
supports the development of a robust telecommunications infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, existing state and federal law and regulations already provide robust
protections and advantages to the telecommunications industry encouraging the buildout of
such systems; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 649 represents an unnecessary transfer of property rights from
public entities and the taxpayers they serve to private corporations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE THAT:
The City of Burlingame opposes Senate Bill 649 and authorizes the Mayor to send a letter of
opposition to the bill's author, Senator Hueso, with a copy to the League of California Cities and
others. /-,N,
Mayor Ricardo Ortiz
I, Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Bhrlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 1st day of
May, by the following vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, KEIGHRAN, ORTIZ
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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�'rew,Cit Clerk