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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MIKE BERTELSEN
DATE: JUNE 7, 2021
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE A COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AT&T
MOBILITY CORPORATIONS.
BACKGROUND:
AT&T Mobility Corporations is interested in leasing a small portion of Azusa Police Department’s
property for the expansion of a previously built communication facility, which will commercially
enhance wireless communication service to Azusa residents as well as non-residents. The proposed
action will lease approximately 330 square feet including the air space above such ground space. The
initial term will be for a period of five (5) years and automatically renew for four additional five (5) year
terms, at a monthly rental rate of $2,600 per month with a 3% per year escalation rate.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1)Approve the Communication Site Lease Agreement with AT&T Mobility Corporations; and
authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement, in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney, on behalf of the City; and approve subject to non-substantive changes approved
by the City Attorney and City Manager.
ANALYSIS:
LA-RICS was established for the purpose of coordinating governmental services to establish a wide-area
interoperable public safety communications network. LA-RICS built out public safety grade Long Term
Evolution (LTE) broadband communications for first responders, who are part of LA-RICS, in the City
of Azusa. In this regard, they have previously built a cellular/radio communication facility on Azusa
Police Department property located at 725 N Alameda Ave, Azusa, California. Following receipt of
appropriate federal approvals, this LTE site will be incorporated into the federal First Responder
Network Authority’s (FirstNet) National Public Safety Broadband Network, which is operated by
FirstNet’s contractor, AT&T, Inc. and its subsidiary, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
6/7/2021
AT&T Communications Site Lease Agreement
June 07, 2021
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AT&T has submitted plans to lease approximately 330 square feet of Azusa Police Department property
for the transmission and reception of communications signals and the installation, construction,
maintenance, operation, repair, replacement and upgrade of communication fixtures and related
equipment. The approximate location is shown in Exhibit “1” of the agreement, and the exact location
and description of facilities is under review by the Azusa Planning Commission, and will be attached in
place of Exhibit “1” of the Agreement once approved.
The initial lease of this Agreement will be five (5) years, commencing upon signature and of the
agreement. The Agreement shall automatically be extended for four additional five (5) year periods,
unless written notice of termination is given by the Landlord or Tenant.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Commencing on the Effective Date, Tenant will pay Landlord (City of Azusa) in monthly installments
of $2,600 per month. Annual consideration shall be increased by 3% each year throughout the term of
the Agreement and any extensions or renewals thereof, effective on each anniversary of the
commencement date. Revenue from this Agreement will be to the City’s General Fund.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Chris Grant Mike Bertelsen
Operations Captain Chief of Police
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager
Attachment:
1) Communications Site Lease Agreement
Attachment 1