Residents urge council to oppose FCC docket they say would remove local input on cell‑site placement
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Summary
Two residents asked the council to urge action opposing an FCC proposal that, they said, would reduce local control over wireless infrastructure siting. Speakers cited health concerns and asked the council to notify federal representatives.
Two members of the public used the community‑forum period to urge the council to oppose a pending FCC rulemaking they identified as Docket 25‑276, which they said would limit local authority over placement of wireless facilities and accelerate deployment of small cells and towers.
Linda Ikeda asked the council to submit or encourage comments opposing the docket; she said the rulemaking would "take away all of our citizen rights regarding wireless infrastructure" and urged residents to use an online form to notify federal representatives. Janine Jacobs raised health and surveillance concerns, saying residents had seen towers placed close to homes and suggesting the public had limited oversight if federal preemption is expanded.
Council members did not take formal action at the meeting on the docket but heard the concerns and noted the issue reflects a broader national rulemaking process being conducted by the Federal Communications Commission. Staff noted local jurisdictional limits and that federal rules can preempt some local actions; the council asked staff to monitor the docket and provide updates if there are clear city options for comment or action.
What’s next
No formal council action was taken. Staff to monitor FCC Docket 25‑276 and advise council if a local comment or advocacy strategy is available.