CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY CLERK
DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
SUBJECT: ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material presented for tonight's meeting.
Item No. Description of Material
1 Email exchange between Staff and: Ursula Bagley; Email from Scott Sandell and Michelle Brower
Respectfully submitted,
Ceresy Jakaoka
Teresa Takaoka
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From: Teresa Takaoka
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:23 PM
To: Enyssa Sisson
Subject: FW: Wireless telecommunication facilities
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From: scott sandell <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 10:20 AM
To: CC <[email protected]>; CityClerk<[email protected]>
Subject: Wireless telecommunication facilities
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Dear Members of the City Council,
I would like to express my concern about some of the proposed code changes related to wireless telecommunications facilities, scheduled for a public hearing on Sept. 1, 2026. This is a follow-up to my previous comment for May's public hearing, in which I flagged the potential elimination of public hearings, weakening of concealment requirements, RF and noise issues. Notably, the City Council voted against the proposed changes at that time.
Unfortunately, the proposal before the City Council tonight still contains the same language I was concerned about in May.
1. It calls for the elimination of the planning commission and its public hearing process for minor WTFs. Once again, I would question why the final city decision would be made by one staff member. A "minor" wireless telecommunications facility can still have a major impact on a neighborhood and its residents, affecting the view, aesthetics, noise levels and RF emissions. The public deserves to have a hearing on such a matter.
2. "Concealment requirements may be waived where compliance would significantly interfere with or disrupt the signal or operation of the wireless facility. In such cases, the Public Works Director may grant an exception upon the applicant's submission of a technical report, stamped by a licensed professional engineer, demonstrating that the required concealment measure would cause such interference or disruption." As I noted before, it's easy to imagine that a company would claim this exemption on any facility it seeks to build, Once again, one city staff member would wield a lot of power in a decision that would be better addressed via the planning commission.
3. "Applicant may submit one RF exposure compliance report addressing multiple proposed facilities of similar design." This seems unclear to me. Does an RF exposure compliance report not address specific site concerns -- for example, the proposed facility's location near certain structures, terrain such as hillsides, proximity to sensitive receptors such as schools? By allowing one report that would apply to multiple sites, what controls, if any, are we losing as a city?
4. "If deemed acceptable by the public works director, in lieu of an acoustic analysis, the applicant may submit evidence from the equipment manufacturer that the ambient noise emitted from all the proposed equipment will not, both individually and cumulatively, exceed the applicable limits." I am concerned that this loophole oversimplifies the matter of noise from these facilities in favor of a pro forma measure.
How noise travels and is perceived is a complicated issue that should not be reduced to "evidence from the equipment manufacturer." As with concealment, this seems to open the door to companies automatically seeking an exemption from acoustic analysis, and a decision made by one city staff member on its acceptability.
Ultimately, the goal of adding any wireless telecommunications facility is to benefit the public, so l am leery of any provisions that would appear to limit the public's ability to participate in the process.
Thank you for listening and for all the hard work the council, commission members and staff have put into improving our city while at the same time preserving its unique charms.
Scott Sandell
RPV resident
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From: Teresa Takaoka
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 11:56 AM
To: Enyssa Sisson
Subject: FW: CC Meeting Tonight 9/1/26, Agenda Item: Regular Business Item #1 - Wireless Telecom Support
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From: Brandon Mesker <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 11:53 AM
To: Moran Bagley, Ursula <[email protected]> Cc: Ara Mihranian <[email protected]>; David Copp <[email protected]>; Susan Pan <[email protected]>; Darius Vitkus <[email protected]>; CityClerk <[email protected]>; CC<[email protected]> Subject: RE: CC Meeting Tonight 9/1/26, Agenda Item: Regular Business Item #1 - Wireless Telecom Support Hello Ursula,
We have received and thank you for your comments on the proposed code changes related to wireless telecommunication facilities scheduled for City Council meeting on September 1, 2026.
Best,
Brandon Mesker
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From: Moran Bagley, Ursula < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 11:36 AM
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Cc: Ara Mihranian <[email protected]>; Brandon Mesker <[email protected]> Subject: CC Meeting Tonight 9/1/26, Agenda Item: Regular Business Item #1 - Wireless Telecom Support EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!.
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
1 My name is Ursula Moran Bagley and I'm Verizon's Government Affairs Director.
I am submitting this comment in support of the proposed wireless ordinance updates. We sincerely thank City leadership and staff for their collaborative partnership. Working alongside Staff has been a very positive experience, allowing us to align on shared goals and transparently address local priorities.
Importantly, robust wireless connectivity is fundamentally an issue of public safety. Across the Peninsula, reliable networks are vital during critical situations like wildfires and localized emergencies:
• First Responder Support: Emergency personnel depend on resilient cellular infrastructure for real-time dispatch data, situational awareness, and reliable field communications. • Wildfire Preparedness: Strong networks power early warning alerts, rapid evacuation notifications, and emergency 911 communications when time is critical.
This updated ordinance strikes the right balance-respecting Rancho Palos Verdes' unique aesthetic character while enabling the modern, resilient infrastructure needed to keep residents safe.
Verizon deeply values its relationship with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and we look forward to our continued partnership.
Respectfully,
Ursula Moran Bagley
Verizon State and Local Government Affairs
13031 W Jefferson Blvd., Bldg 500
Los Angeles, CA 90094
Cell 213-874-4336
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Subject: RE: CC Meeting Tonight 9/1/26, Agenda Item: Regular Business Item #1 - Wireless Telecom Support
From: Brower, Michelle Felten < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 9:40 AM
To: CC <[email protected]>
Cc: Ara Mihranian <[email protected]>; Brandon Mesker <[email protected]> Subject: CC Meeting Tonight 9/1/26, Agenda Item: Regular Business Item #1 - Wireless Telecom Support Some people who received this message don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!! Good morning Mayor Seo and Councilmembers,
On behalf of Verizon, 1 would like to thank you for hearing this item tonight. Additionally, I would like to thank City staff for their thoughtful work in updating the City's wireless ordinance.
We greatly appreciate the City's efforts to strike an important balance: encouraging the infrastructure needed to support increased connectivity and the growing demands of the Rancho Palos Verdes community, while also maintaining the City's commitment to protecting aesthetics, views, and the character of the community.
Verizon particularly appreciates the collaborative approach taken throughout this process. The opportunity to work constructively with City staff and stakeholders helped ensure that the updated ordinance supports both the community's needs and the continued deployment of reliable infrastructure.
Thank you again for your leadership, partnership and continued support of connectivity in the community. We greatly value the ongoing dialogue and development with the City and look forward to continuing to improve our network to support the residents, businesses, visitors and emergency services in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Sincerely,
verizon
Michelle Brower
Municipal Engagement Partner
SoCal Network Engineering
M 9492332779
15505 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
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