AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING H.R. 530, THE ACCELERATING WIRELESS BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT BY EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITIES ACT OF 2019, LEGISLATION THAT WOULD OVERTURN FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) REGULATIONS LIMITING THE ABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REGULATE THE DEPLOYMENT OF 5G WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE.
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BACKGROUND:
On August 2, 2018, and September 26, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took unprecedented, sweeping action to prevent local governments from effectively managing public assets and to severely compromise their ability to manage public streets effectively and equitably. The FCC adopted regulations limiting the abilities of cities and states to regulate small cell sites (e.g. pole attachments) needed for the deployment of 5G technology. The actions taken by the FCC 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. The regulations began taking effect on January 14, 2019.
DISCUSSION:
Representative Anna Eshoo has introduced H.R. 530, legislation to overturn the FCC’s actions of August 2, 2018, and September 26, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A