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CityCouncil | 2015-05-19 | 9 | coverage gap, lack of space for ground equipment, and AT&T was unable to connect with the landlord. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Kitty Hawk will be taken off the table since it is not a feasible alternative; the City is also recommending a Citywide preferred location list; the relocation to an adjacent property was due to miscommunication and a change in personnel; that she cannot find a reason to overturn the Planning Board decision. Councilmember Oddie stated the City has a regulatory role, and the School Board made a decision as a landlord; those opposed having an opportunity to speak is important; that he concurs with Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft about the findings and does not see anything to overturn the Planning Board decision. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated taking a strategic look at an acceptable location for a cell tower is valuable; people cannot complain about cell phone towers or service if they all carry and use cell phones; the City's criteria was met and he does not see a reason to overturn the Planning Board decision. Councilmember Daysog stated the 1777 Shoreline Drive application is incomplete because it does not include an RF study. The City Planner stated the RF study was submitted to the City. Councilmember Daysog stated the RF study is not on the website. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Planner stated for future applications a third party could be hired to conduct an independent analysis to prove there is a gap in coverage. Mayor Spencer inquired whether an analysis could be done on the two current applications. The City Planner responded in the negative; stated timing would be an issue as the City's deadline is September. Mayor Spencer inquired whether property owners should be required to have a business license, to which the City Planner responded apartment complexes already have business licenses. The City Attorney stated the cell towers are not currently part of the business license fees, which can be amended. Mayor Spencer inquired what the property owners are being paid to host the cell towers. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated discussion on something not agendized violates the Brown Act. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 19, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-19.pdf |