REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Introduce an Ordinance to amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.54 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) and Find that the Action is Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b) (3), and 15378(b).
Report
SUMMARY OF COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission considered this item on November 9, 2020.
After discussion with staff on the process and proposed changes, the Planning Commission voted 6-0-1 (one abstention) to recommend adoption of the Ordinance in accordance with the staff recommendation. An excerpt of the meeting minutes can be found in Attachment 8.
There was no public comment during the public hearing; however, staff received one email prior to the Planning Commission meeting which can be found in Attachment 7.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall, Sunnyvale Public Library and Department of Public Safety. In addition, the agenda and report are available at the Office of the City Clerk and on the City's website.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 2 to the report) to amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.54. (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) and Find that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b).
2. Introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 2 to the report) to amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.54. (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) with modifications and Find that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b).
3. Take no action and maintain the existing Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.54. (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities), which maintains the current four step process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Alternative 1: Introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 2 to the report) to amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.54. ...
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