TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Andrea Salter - Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Telecommunications Space License Agreement No. 160032B with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) located at Atlas Peak Communications Site
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Telecommunications Space License Agreement No. 160032B with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) with no change to the term, to increase the annual rental amount from $4,915 to $17,284, and allow PG&E to install additional equipment at the County’s Atlas Peak Telecommunication facility to enable radio communication for personnel operating in areas with limited or no reception. (Fiscal Impact: $12,369 Revenue; Information Technology Services Fund, Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
On March 8, 2016, the Board approved Space License Agreement No. 160032B with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) at the County’s Atlas Peak Communications facility and tower to install and operate radio transmitting and receiving equipment.
Amendment No. 1 will allow PG&E to install and operate additional equipment at the Atlas Peak facility and tower, including Ultra High Frequency (UHF) antennas and microwave radios with the assigned rack space, and a three-port panel to support PG&E’s transmission line. This equipment will allow radio communication for PG&E personnel working in areas with limited or no cellular reception.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Telecommunications Space License Agreement No. 160032B with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, with no change in the term, to allow PG&E to install additional equipment at the County’s Atlas Peak Telecommunication facility to enable radio communication for personnel operating in areas with limited or no reception and to increase the annual rental amount from $4,915 to $17,284 in fiscal year 2026-2027, prorated for any partial year, with a continued annual 3% increase.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
4200013 - ITS Radio Subdivision |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Approval of Amendment No. 1 will provide means for PG&E to effectively communicate with field personnel in areas of limited cellular coverage and generate additional revenue for the County. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Approval of Amendment No. 1 will continue to generate revenue for the County. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
There could be possible longer downtime during PG&E outages covering the Atlas Peak radio site due to limited communications. |
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Strategic Initiative: |
Build Healthy, Connected Communities |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, which exempts minor alterations to existing facilities involving negligible expansion of existing use, and Section 15303, which exempts construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures.