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<br /> 40 | P a g e <br />City of San Leandro, CA <br />Fiber Master Plan <br />considered any device that is not a macro site and acts similarly to a hot spot in that <br />covers a small area with high density usage.19 <br /> <br />4G small cells and the evolution to 5G mobile phone technology depends on closely <br />spaced antennas – for which street lights and other vertical assets can be very useful. By <br />planning strategically for 4G small cells and possible 5G devices in the future, a city or <br />town could potentially future proof for these developments and ensure that undesirable <br />devices and structures do not enter their rights-of-way and add blight or clutter to the city. <br />In addition, cities can benefit from leasing city assets to providers. <br /> <br />The City, with help from Magellan Advisors, has drafted a Master License Agreement to <br />govern Wireless Devices on Street Poles. In addition, the City is planning to update its <br />municipal and/or administrative and zoning codes with language appropriate for this shift <br />to small cell devices. <br /> <br />INTERNET OF THINGS <br /> <br />In addition to LED lighting and small cell devices, street lights can also be used to install <br />addition devices for Smart City technology. These devices, or “things,” constitute a <br />concept called the Internet of Things (IoT) and can include: <br /> <br />Sensors: Sensors are an area of many current and potential applications. The light pole <br />is ideal for accommodating sensors, as the poles already have electricity, and provide <br />sensors an aerial advantage. Additionally, light poles are great for transmitting wireless <br />signals due to their height. Sensors are used to monitor air quality, weather conditions, <br />and motion. Law enforcement can employ them for parking enforcement, contacting <br />emergency services in the event of an accident, and security cameras. Motion sensors <br />could be configured to dynamically light up a section of road when vehicular or pedestrian <br />movement is detected and switch off or reduce the illumination in the absence of any <br />movement, aiding in public safety. Additionally, the sensors and networks can be <br />sensitive to sunrise and sunset for LED operating hours, or the dimming of the lighting <br />can be set to a schedule to accommodate City needs. Besides the cost savings, there <br />are many other benefits from smart lights. The system can be used to control stop lights <br />from a central location. One example of a public safety application enabled is for a fire <br />truck to remotely activate the system to have street lights flash red ahead of the truck’s <br />route. Drivers are thus warned that an emergency vehicle is approaching, and it reduces <br />travel times for the emergency vehicle. <br /> <br />Solar Panels: Solar panels are now being deployed onto street lights, enabling cities to <br />realize a net zero energy cost in relation to the energy consumed by the lamps. However, <br />the majority of the products currently on the market require another “head” on the lamp <br />with the solar equipment built into it. The market is evolving and allowing for smaller, more <br /> <br />19 https://www.commscope.com/Blog/What-Exactly-Is-a-Small-Cell/