Ordinance on first reading enacting a 60 day extension to the temporary moratorium previously approved via Resolution No. 17-59 and extended via Resolution No. 17-269 regarding the installation and permitting of wireless communication facilities in City Right-of-Way.  The time extension is needed to allow stakeholders time to comment on the draft amendments to Articles III and Article VII of Chapter 86 of the City Code.  Once stakeholder comments have been appropriately addressed, the proposed amendments will be brought before Commission for consideration.  The existing provisions of the City Code and LDC that regulate City Right-of-Way activities, do not contemplate or clearly address the deployment of wireless communication facilities in the Right-of-Way.  Recent changes in State Law, effective July 1, 2017, have impacted the process of drafting the revisions to City regulations.  Additional time is necessary to ensure that the new regulations adopted to address wireless communication facilities are written in a way that adequately advances the City’s interest in regulating City Right-of-Way, while also avoiding violation of these state statutes.  Plus the additional time is needed to address the recent solicitation to stakeholders for review comments. 

David Waller, Deputy Public Works Director, to report.

Recommendation:  Deputy Public Works Director recommends passing the Ordinance on first reading.

Action:  Motion to pass the Ordinance.

     Note: If passed, Public Hearing on November 15, 2017.