Agenda Item: 20
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: May 13, 2025
SUBJECT: LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF CELLULAR
COMMUNICATIONS IMPROVEMENT EQUIPMENT ON CITY-
OWNED PROPERTY
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Mariela Delgado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve a License Agreement with Verizon Wireless for the installation of cellular communications equipment on City-owned property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 2811-067- 906.
2. Increase revenue account 100-401204 by $5,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 with an ongoing increase of $30,000 beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-26, subject to a Consumer Price Index adjustment on the anniversary of the commencement of the License Agreement.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
In 2010, the City of Santa Clarita (City) acquired Assessor Parcel Number 2811-067-906, located next to the William S. Hart Baseball Complex. The property (as shown in the Site Map) is currently developed with an existing electrical tower infrastructure owned and operated by Southern California Edison (Edison). Verizon Wireless has obtained approval from Edison to install and operate an unmanned wireless communications facility (WCF) on one of the towers.
In 2021, Verizon Wireless submitted an application to the City for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to install and operate an unmanned WCF on City-owned property. The CUP was
approved, allowing Verizon Wireless to install and operate the facility. The proposed WCF is subject to all applicable City building permits and regulatory requirements.
Under the terms of the proposed License Agreement, the City will receive a one-time License Fee of $2,500 and ongoing monthly revenue of $2,500. The License Agreement includes a five- year initial term, with four optional five-year terms. The monthly payment amount is subject to annual increase of 3 percent based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The increase in estimated revenues as a result of this action is one-time revenue of $2,500, plus $2,500 of ongoing monthly revenue, which will be generated once the agreement is fully executed. Per the agreement, the monthly payment amount is subject to an annual increase of 3 percent based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
ATTACHMENTS
Site Map
License Agreement (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)