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Council tables Ubiquia small‑cell master license after large public opposition; asks staff for workshop and legal, health and procurement review
Summary
After extensive public comment opposing installation of small‑cell antennas on city light poles, the council voted unanimously to table a proposed master license agreement with Ubiquia and direct staff to return with more information and a public workshop on privacy, health, vendor practices and local controls.
The City Council on Oct. 15 tabled consideration of a proposed master license agreement that would have allowed Ubiquia to attach small wireless devices to city street lights across Encinitas.
Jared Elmore, senior management analyst, summarized negotiations with the company and a draft master license that would set fees and a permit process for attachments to city‑owned poles. He said the company had approached the city and the draft terms were intended to balance fee structures and…
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