HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2020-224RESOLUTION NO. 2020-224
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH MAGELLAN ADVISORS, LLC, OF DENVER, COLORADO, FOR
WIRELESS POLICY CONSULTING SERVICES; AND FURTHER
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHERAS, as reliance on wireless and wireline broadband infrastructure is becoming
greater, cities must face the reality that to meet increasing demands of residents and businesses,
more wireless facilities and infrastructure must be deployed; and
WHEREAS, with that reality, city officials must also face a number of policy, public safety,
land -use and right-of-way considerations; and
WHEREAS, California municipalities are constantly faced with a changing regulatory
framework related to the next generation of wireless services which requires installing vast
numbers of small cell equipment; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure compliance with Federal Communications Commission
orders regarding application timeline/turnaround and fees, as well as address policy, public safety,
land -use and right-of-way issues, staff are recommending approval of a contract with Magellan
Advisors, LLC for wireless policy consulting services; and
WHEREAS, Magellan will assist and guide Lodi in policy development around wireless
policies, including the development of a Master License Agreement, Design and Deployment
Standards and Guidelines for wireless facilities and an updated Telecommunications Ordinance,
as well as assist the City with developing a Dig Once Ordinance in an effort to establish a
mechanism to ensure coordination across the public, utility and private sectors when working in
the public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the proposed services, which cross multiple City departments, will be funded
equally by the Electric Utility, Public Works, and Community Development Departments with
oversight regarding preparation and adoption of all proposed ordinances, policies and guidelines
to be provided by the City Attorney's Office; and
WHEREAS, per Lodi Municipal Code, Section 3.20.075, engineering and financial service
contracts are exempt from bidding requirements and shall be awarded on the basis of professional
qualifications and experience, quality of service, past performance and negotiated prices; and
WHEREAS, Magellan brings years of experience from the broadband,
telecommunications, information technology and government sectors and has served over 400
utilities and municipalities through its portfolio of services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Magellan Advisors, LLC, of
Denver, Colorado, for wireless policy consulting services in an amount not to exceed $32,760;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (Res. No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to make minor revisions to
the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or term, and to make
clerical corrections as necessary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the following transfers
and appropriations for each respective department:
Electric Utility Acct No. 50060001.72450:
Community Development Acct No. 27080000.72450:
Public Works Acct No. 30099000.76220 (Transfer Out)
Public Works Acct No. 30100000.50001 (Transfer In):
Public Works Acct No. 30156001.72450:
Dated: October 7, 2020
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2020-224 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held on October 7, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Mounce, Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ENNIF CUSMIR
City Clerk
2020-224