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City of San Leandro Meeting Date: June 17, 2019 Staff Report Agenda Section:File Number:19-137 ACTION ITEMS Agenda Number:10.C. TO:City Council FROM:Jeff Kay City Manager BY:Jeff Kay City Manager FINANCE REVIEW:David Baum Finance Director TITLE:Staff Report for a City of San Leandro City Council Resolution to Approve a License Agreement with Common Networks for City Facility Rooftop Access and a Resolution to Approve a License Agreement with Common Networks to Access City Infrastructure to Assist in the Development of a Residential Broadband Service SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Common Networks, a wireless Internet Service Provider (“ISP”), expressed interest in expanding its service coverage to San Leandro. To support this expansion and enable Common Networks to build a residential broadband network utilizing City-owned infrastructure, staff recommends that the City Council approve two separate resolutions: a License Agreement for City Facility Rooftop Access and a License Agreement to Access City Fibers. BACKGROUND Common Networks, a technology company based in San Francisco with operations in the City of Alameda, has developed an innovative solution to deliver high-speed Internet service via wireless connections, with a network that relies on rooftops with wide visibility, preferably on buildings connected to fiber, which can be used to create a high-speed broadband network. Recognizing the market potential in San Leandro, Common Networks expressed an interest to utilize City infrastructure to expand its services to San Leandro residents. Analysis In September 2018, the City Council unanimously adopted the Fiber Optic Master Plan and Smart City Strategy. As part of this comprehensive report, the City conducted a survey of residents on their broadband usage and views. Over 1,800 residents responded to the broadband survey, with responses coming from all neighborhoods and districts within the City. Page 1 City of San Leandro Printed on 6/12/2019 294