PowerPoint Presentation

CIOSI – Monopoles
Follow-up to 11/23/2021 Workshop
March 8,  2022 Council Workshop

Background
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• August 24, 2021 Work Study Session (WSS) –
Council Item of Special Interest (CIOSI) 
requested by Councilmember Tolmachoff
• November 23, 2021 WSS – Report to Council

Direction
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•Provide relevant cellular system 
information 
•Provide background of city’s 
jurisdictional authority
•Provide site specific information for  
Monopole installations on city property

How wireless technology works 
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• Well, there are wires, “Fiber Optics”
• Fiber “Backhauls” data so it can be 
processed and used
• Large Cell Towers and now “Small Cell 
Towers” serve as both the receiving and 
delivery points for data that serves our smart 
devices

Cellular  needs line of site 
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The Marketplace
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Technology Trends
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• Landlines by  2025 will be nearing obsolete
• Analog technology
that powers landlines
is being phased out 
to Voice over Internet 
Protocol (VoIP)and 
cellular.

Regulatory Authority 
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• Cellular technology is regulated commercially by the FCC
• States have some authority to regulate: ARS Title 9 
• Cities have limited authority to regulate ROW & PUE;  
Aesthetic, Setback, Clearance. Reasonable and customary 
is the standard.
• Cities have more authority to regulate on “City Property” 
• Use of the ROW and PUE – Glendale Municipal Code (GMC) 
Chapter 10 
• Zoning – GMC Article 7.600

Regulatory Authority
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• The city does not have the authority to deny access, 
we can require reasonable accommodations in 
alignment and aesthetics.
• The city does not have to allow carriers to attach to 
city light poles, however, the carrier is allowed to 
install their own pole. 
• No jurisdiction may consider the environmental 
effects of RF’s if the installation  meets the FCC 
regulations. (Telecommunications Act of 1996 – Section 704)

Regulatory Authority - Health & Safety 
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• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the 
Telecom industry; other Federal agencies monitor,  
research or regulate issues related to human exposure to 
RF radiation.  
•
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
•
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
•
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
•
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
•
National Telecommunications and Information     
Administration (NTIA)
•
Department of Defense (DOD)

Regional Wireless Cooperative Network
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•Members
–Glendale, Avondale, Goodyear. Peoria, Phoenix, Sun City 
Fire District, Sun City West Fire District, Guadalupe, 
Maricopa, El Mirage, Tempe, Chandler, Surprise and the 
Daisy Mtn Fire District
•Agreement
–Using their best efforts, through cooperation and 
pooling of common resources, for the mutual benefit of 
all Parties, to use, own, operate, maintain and improve a 
regional radio communications network.

Monopoles - by the numbers
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Cellular Monopoles in Glendale 
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City Property - Pyramid Peak WTP
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Installed 
Owner
Term
End of 
Term(s)
Current 
Annual 
Revenue 
2018
Glendale, Avondale, Goodyear. Peoria, 
Phoenix, Sun City Fire District, Sun City West 
Fire District, Guadalupe, Maricopa, El 
Mirage, Tempe, Chandler, Surprise and the 
Daisy Mtn Fire District
10 year & 3/5yr 
extensions
2028
$40,000

City Property – Pyramid Peak WTP
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Installed 
Owner
Term
End of Current 
Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2015
Verizon
10 year & 3/5yr 
extensions 
2025
$43,212
3% escalator

City Property – FS 156
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Installed 
Owner
Term
End of 
Current Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2013
T-Mobile
5 year & 5/5yr 
extensions 
2023
$52,303
3% escalator

City Property  – Sahuaro Ranch    
17
Installed 
Owner
Term
End of Current 
Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2017
T-Mobile
5 year & 4/5yr 
extensions
2027
$40,732
3% escalator

Small Cells- by the numbers
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Small Cell Poles
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Recommendations
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•Regulatory
–Continue with all agreements as consummated
–Support Pre-notification consistent with work in 
the ROW permitting practices
•Legislative
– Support our legislative goals of strengthening 
local determination
–Encourage the Federal government to evaluate and 
update their scientific / public health and safety 
guidelines

Attachments 
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City Property-ROW – 53rd & Union Hills
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Installed 
Owner
Term
End of Current 
Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2015
Verizon
5 year & 4/5yr 
extensions
2025
$17,980
3% escalator

City Property ROW – 17260 N. 59th Ave 
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Installed 
Owner
Term
End of 
Current Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2013
T-Mobile 
5year &  4 – 5yr 
extensions
2023
$19,647
3% escalator

City Property ROW – 17260 N. 59th Ave 
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Installed 
Owner
Term
End of Current 
Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2013
Sprint
5 year & 4 – 5yr 
extensions
2023
$23,577
3% escalator

City Property ROW 91st Ave &  Rose Lane 
25
Installed 
Owner
Term
End of 
Current Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2008
Verizon
5 year & 4 – 5yr 
extensions
2023
$42,819
5% escalator

City Property ROW – 81st Ave & Glendale
26
Installed 
Owner
Term
End of Current 
Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2013
AT&T
5 year & 4 –
5yr extensions
2023
$19,647
3% escalator

City Property ROW 53rd Ave & Northern 
27
Installed 
Owner
Term
End of Current 
Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2012
T Mobile
5 year & 4 – 5yr 
extensions
2022
$20,237
3% escalator

Private Property- 54th Ave Northern
28

City Property - Sahuaro Ranch Park
29
Installed 
Owner
Term
End of Current 
Term
Current Annual Revenue 
1998
Verizon
10 year & 2 Automatic 
10yr extensions 
2027
$56,142
CPI escalator

City Property -ROW – 55th & Greenway
30
Installed 
Owner
Term
End of 
Current Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2013
AT&T
10 year & 4/5yr 
extensions 
2023
$19,647
3% escalator

City Property ROW – 17260 N. 59th Ave 
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Installed 
Owner
Term
End of Current 
Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2013
T-Mobile
5 year & 4 – 5yr 
extensions
2023
$19,647
3% escalator

City Property- ROW 54th & Union Hills
32
Installed 
Owner
Term
End of Current 
Term
Current Annual Revenue 
2013
AT & T
5 year & 4 – 5yr 
extensions
2023
$19,647
3% escalator

Revenue Summary  
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• Four international providers represented in Glendale
• Age of installations ranges from 1998 – 2021
• Average terms are typically multiple 5-year 
agreements
• Most have an annual escalator OF 3%
• Total Annual Revenue =$435,827

Private Property-59th Avenue 
(FS 157)
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Private Property- 67th Ave 
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