OFFICE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
117 WEST DUVAL STREET, SUITE 425
4TH FLOOR, CITY HALL
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202
904-630-1377
JOINT
LUZ AND TEU SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
City
Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall
May
7, 2018
2:00
p.m.
Location: City Council
Chamber, City Hall – St. James Building, 117 West Duval Street
In attendance:
Council Members Lori Boyer (Chair), Al Ferraro, Matt Schellenberg, Reggie
Gaffney, Joyce Morgan, Tommy Hazouri, Jim Love, Danny Becton
Also: Paige Johnston – Office of General Counsel; Trista
Carraher – Council Auditor’s Office; Legislative Services – Adri Maguire Segui;
Yvonne P. Mitchell – Council Research Division
Meeting Convened:
2:02 p.m.
Council Member Lori Boyer called the meeting to order and the
attendees introduced themselves for the record. She shared informed the
committee that she met with several of the vendors and listed their concerns. Mobilitie was concerned about the directional
face of a cabinet mounted to a pole. After some explanation, the committee
agreed to eliminate the specific direction as a standard.
CM Boyer provided a brief explanation of Uniti
Fiber’s comments during their conversation. Mr. Kelly McGriff, Uniti Fiber, stated
the company is required to stay out of the power space on poles which involves specialization.
However, in certain situations, a sidearm antenna is necessary on
transmission/distribution poles. He stated the other option would be to add a
pole in the right-of-way (ROW). Uniti Fiber inquired about mounting of antennas
on wire strands and the size of cabinets. The committee was opposed to wire
mounting.
In response to sidearm antennas, Mr. Jordan
Pope, JEA, stated the preference is to utilize the pole top, as high as
possible. When using an electric pole, any additional equipment must be below the
communications facilities. He stated that as integration continues some street
light poles will most likely be more sufficient for colocation.
Per CM Crescimbeni inquiry, Mr. Pope will
research the recourse for a vendor that has been denied access to the top of a
pole instead of installing an additional pole. It was requested to provide
possible situations that involve a dedicated street light. This information
will assist the committee in debating a sidearm antenna standard.
There was discussion regarding the equipment standard
as it relates to the increase of new poles in the right-of-way. Mr. McGriff
emphasized that vendors have the right to install a separate pole instead of
colocation. The proposed standard minimizes the aesthetic impact of existing
poles to one top antenna shroud (6 cubic feet in volume) and one side cabinet (one cubic foot in
volume) installations maximum. CM Boyer commented that a waiver process would
be included as a part of the standard.
Heather Duncan, AT&T, referenced the state’s
statute as it pertains to the cubic volume definition. The cubic volume is 28
feet and supports the antenna. Her position is that the Council should not further
restrict the volume requirement. Jason Teal, OGC, suggested a modification of
associated equipment to coincide with the state statute. He believes the City can
regulate the location (on pole, ground, or underground) which complies with the
objective design criteria. CM Boyer suggested a savings clause is added to
ensure that 28 cubic feet are not on a JEA pole. She explained that the
proposed standards are active in the various municipalities researched. Ms.
Duncan reaffirmed that AT&T believes the state statute is fair and should
be implemented as written.
Mr. Pope noted that JEA has concerns regarding
the separation requirement and directional facing of the cabinet. He stated
that concrete poles size might increase depending on the amount of equipment to
be added. The current poles only have one conduit. If two or more conduits are
necessary, the manufacturer determines whether the size of the pole. Mr. Pope
confirmed that poles are generally located to the back of the ROW. Therefore,
the recommendation is to locate new poles in the same line as the street lights
unless the street lights are on a transmission/distribution pole. CM Al Ferraro
shared his concerns about poles in the middle of the sidewalk. Legislation will
include language to exclude sidewalks, with except to the standard APA path. The committee is opposed to running wires across
the street; however, if this is required must go underground. There was
discussion regarding the height of replacement and colocation poles. He will respond
in his final report.
Mr. Teal will prepare the draft to be submitted as a substitution at
the next Council meeting. He will provide the draft to members on Monday, May
14th. CM Crescimbeni requested a restriction is included regarding
poles on side lot lines in rural areas. Also, he wants a solution to handle the
removal of poles that are vacated by a vendor. Committee members should provide
any comments or additional recommendations to Mr. Teal.
Next Meeting Topics
Zoning and Small Cells on private property
The next meeting will be noticed on
May 21, 2018.
Meeting adjourned: 3:56 p.m.
The written minutes of this
meeting are only an overview of what was discussed. The following items have
been submitted for the public record.
Please contact legislative services for these items.
Minutes: Yvonne P. Mitchell, Council Research
05.13.18 Posted 9:45 p.m.
Tapes: Joint LUZ and TEU Special
Workshop Meeting – LSD
05.07.18
Handouts: Joint LUZ and TEU
Special Workshop Meeting – LSD
05.07.18