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6.B. - Page 2 of 22 Staff and Sonic negotiated an agreement to provide a general framework for Sonic facilities. Within this framework, Sonic will apply for the necessary permits and approvals to install, maintain and operate its facilities in compliance with state law and local ordinances. The City has entered into at least eleven similar agreements with other communications companies since the year 2000, and many of those companies continue to install, maintain and operate their systems in the public right-of-way. ANALYSIS The proposed agreement will require Sonic to comply with all local ordinances, including the requirement to apply for an encroachment permit each time work is performed in the right-of-way. Under the framework laid out by the agreement, Sonic will provide a financial guarantee that it will perform its work in accordance with the agreement and any associated permits. All other fees, deposits and securities will still be due with each permit. By entering into the proposed agreement, current and future staff will be aware of the authority granted to Sonic by the state's CPCN, and Sonic will carry out its work in accordance with the specific terms laid out in the agreement. The agreement provides a predictable, existing set of terms that cover all work performed by Sonic, however each time Sonic intends to perform work in the City, staff may also apply permit -specific conditions consistent with local ordinances. Currently, the City is evaluating a potential "Dig Once" policy to implement a city-wide fiber network which could be included into permits related to this work. Additionally, Sonic will maintain membership in the Underground Service Alert so that its facilities can more easily be identified, similar to all other utility companies operating in the City. The initial agreement term is set for ten years and will automatically renew for additional one-year periods. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the City as a result of this action. Sonic will pay all required fees and deposits for any future permits issued under the proposed agreement. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in CEQA Guidelines, section 15378, because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Page 2 of 3 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 12