CC Resolution 13053 - Adopting a Fee Schedule for wireless communication facilitiesRESOLUTION NO. 13053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL ADOPTING
A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE REGULATION OF WIRELESS FACILITIES TO BE
PLACED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
WHEREAS, over the years, City departments have proposed, and the City Council has
adopted various fees relating to their work; and
WHEREAS, the City Council plans to standardize the City's permit process and- fees
related to all wireless facilities in the public right-of-way (other than small cell wireless
facilities) in the adoption of Chapter 11.13 of the Campbell Municipal Code, as well as
for small cell wireless facilities as provided in Chapter 11.14 of the Campbell Municipal
Code; and
WHEREAS, wireless facilities in the public right-of-way include installations of such
facilities on poles owned and controlled by the City, as well as on utility -owned poles;
and
WHEREAS, the City's Public Works Department expends a great deal of staff time and
costs in processing Wireless Facility Permit applications for wireless installations, as
well as in administering such facilities; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution 12521 adopting
a Fee Schedule for the City's costs related to small cell wireless communication
facilities pursuant to Chapter 11.14 of the Campbell Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to set fees related to licensing, permitting, and
administering of all wireless facilities in the City's public right-of-way (and not just. small
cells) consistent with applicable laws, and City rules, guidelines, and standards; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Wireless Facilities Fee Schedule has been prepared by City
staff after approximating the objectively reasonable costs associated with licensing,
permitting, and administering the wireless facilities in the City's public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a funding mechanism is not a project as defined by the
California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, notice of the meeting concerning the proposed fees was duly noticed by
publication and a public hearing was held by the City Council of the City of Campbell on
September 19, 2023 providing an opportunity for interested members of the public to
make oral and/or written presentations to the City Council regarding the proposed
Wireless Facilities Fee Schedule, in accordance with Government Code sections 66018
and 6062a; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the foregoing recitations are true and
correct, and are included herein by reference as findings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby finds and declares that the
proposed fees in the Wireless Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way Fee Schedule are a
reasonable approximation of the City's costs associated with regulating facilities and are
based on objectively reasonable costs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby rescinds Resolution 12521
and adopts the attached Wireless Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way Fee Schedule,
subject to increases as shown in the attached Exhibit A to this Resolution to recover the
objectively reasonable costs incurred by the City related to wireless communication
facilities in the City's public right-of-way and in accordance with City rules and policies
adopted by the City Council. These fees may be incorporated and added to the City's
Master Fee Schedule.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2023, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers
NOES:
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Councilmembers
ATTEST:
Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado,
None
None
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Andrea Sanders, Fty Clerk
APPROVED:
Landry, Bybee
Anne Bybee, Mayor
EXHIBIT A .
WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
FEES SCHEDULE
For Wireless Facilities on City -Owned Poles
1. Annual License Fee Per Pole
a. Initial Fee: $270 per City Pole
b. Annual Increases: The License Fee shall increase annually on the first anniversary of
the Effective Date of the Pole License at the rate of Three Percent (3%).
c. Additional administrative fees and costs related to inspecting Licensee's Equipment or
License Area related to this License will be charged at the following hourly rates:
$267/hour, adjusted annually.
2. Wireless Facility Permit Fee - $9,879
This fee includes costs relating to reviewing, processing, plan check, and inspection.
3. Traffic Control Plan Review
a. Minor (Lane Closures) - $267 per review
b. Major (Detours) - $1,068 per review.
4. Master License Administrative Fee- $8,000
5. Administrative Site and Architectural Review Permit (see Planning Fees)
For Wireless Facilities on Utility -Owned Poles
1. Wireless Facility Permit Fee — $5,874
This fee includes costs relating to reviewing, processing, plan check and inspection
2. Traffic Control Plan Review
a. Minor (Lane Closures) - $267 per review
b. Major (Detours) - $1,068 per review.
Note: All fees are subject to annual adjustment