CITY OF SAN MATEO
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CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 19 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 10-4661 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: City Clerk's Office
MEETING DATE: December 09, 2024
SUBJECT:
Wireless Communication Facilities in the Public Right of Way Update — Ordinance Adoption RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter 17.10 "Wireless Communications Facilities in the Public Right-Of-Way;".
BACKGROUND:
On November 18, 2024, the City Council introduced an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter
17.10 "Wireless Communications Facilities in the Public Right-Of-Way;". The proposed Ordinance is attached. If adopted, the Ordinance will become effective 30 days after its adoption.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact associated with review of the proposed Ordinance and Policy update.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This Ordinance adoption is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).) In addition, small cell facilities are categorically exempt from CEQA as they ether are (1) minor alterations of existing facilities, (2) replacements of existing structures where the new structure will be located in the same site and have substantially the same purpose, or (3) construction and location of new small facilities or structures. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, 15302, 15303).
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1— Proposed Ordinance
Att 2— Public Comments
STAFF CONTACT
Chantal Eaton, Deputy City Clerk
[email protected]
(650) 522-7044