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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
~f:. CITY OF
-~ CHULA VISTA
ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
DECEMBER 4, 2007, Item~
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MASTER
COMMUNICATIONS SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS INC., (T-MOBILE) FOR
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF AS MANY AS
25 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES OR
SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FACILITIES ON CITY-
OWNED AND CONTROLLED PROPERTY, SUBJECT TO
ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS, FOR A PERIOD OF 5
YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AS MANY AS
FIVE ADDITIONAL 5-YEAR TERMS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT
DIRECTOR ~ONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES ~
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ASSISTANT CITY l~r~ S J
CITY MANAGER r10 V
4/STHS VOTE: YES D NO ~
SUMMARY
Conservation & Environmental Services Department (CES) is submitting a Master
Communications Site License Agreement (MLA) for the City Council's review and
consideration. Adoption of the proposed resolution would establish a MLA between the
City and Omnipoint Communications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation ('T-Mobile") for the
installation of as many as 25 total wireless telephone facilities (WTF) on property owned
or controlled by the City. The City and T-Mobile are parties to an existing Master Site
Communications License Agreement (MLA), dated November 5, 2002, which was
entered into by Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile's predecessor. The City and T-
Mobile mutually desire to terminate the 2002 MLA and replace it with the proposed
MLA, effective upon the payment of $77,000 to the City by T-Mobile that will relieve
Omnipoint Communications, T-Mobile and PacBell Wireless of all annual fee obligations
under the 2002 MLA.
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The proposed MLA includes mutually beneficial and agreed upon terms that are
consistent with those provided to other wireless carriers including, but not limited to:
accommodating T-Mobile's requests to formally incorporate T-Mobile's change in name
subsequent to their disengagement from Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC, and establishing a
new MLA for one five-year term with up to five additional five-year options that are
subject to the City's review and approval. The MLA also provides an additional rent
reduction incentive for a smaller site option. The City retains its preferred technical
conditions and will receive an annual fee adjustment of 3% that brings the fees up to
current market value and makes them comparable to other City MLA carriers.
BACKGROUND
The City Council approved Resolution 18601 on March 18, 1997, conceptually
approving the marketing of City properties for use by telecommunications companies.
On September 16, 1999, the City Council approved Master License Agreements (MLA)
with AT&T and Cox PCS, Assets, LLC, for installation and operation of as many as 50
wireless communication sites on property owned or controlled by the City. The City also
approved an MLA with Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC for as many as 25 sites in November
2002, with Cricket for as many as 35 sites in February 2006 and with the New Cingular
(AT&T) for as many as 25 sites in July 2007. In 1998, when the City began negotiations,
Council originally directed staff to negotiate rates that would provide wireless carriers an
incentive to come to Chula Vista. It was Council's desire at that time to see Chula Vista
commercial and residential consumers have the opportunity to be early adopters of the
technology and benefit from the competition of multiple carriers. Staff reached out to the
industry, held workshops and invited them to the City to structure "master" agreements
that would provide prompt entry at below-market rates. Nine years later, now that the
technology is readily available and provides competitive options, Council has asked staff
to ensure that the City is receiving market rates for its sites.
Additionally, over a relatively short period of time, the technology has evolved from a
unique business tool, used by a few people, primarily in commercial areas, to a common
business and household convenience used almost everywhere. That has put tremendous
demand on sites in predominantly residential areas with few site options. The increase in
sites to cover the varied topography of a growing city increases exponentially by: 1) the
limitations that each site can carry during peak periods, 2) the increased intensity of
bandwidth use for items such as music, video and internet uses versus the original voice
functions, and 3) the desire to accommodate more carriers with the expectation of
fostering greater consumer choice, competition for price and service quality. The public
demand for these services continues to grow and all of these issues place a greater
demand on sites, particularly in residential neighborhoods. Federal and state law does
not allow cities to deny permits based on health or solely on aesthetics issues. The
Council and staff have worked with industry for many years on a "master license
agreement" approach to reduce the pressure on siting these facilities in less appropriate
areas.
The MLAs provide the City with an opportunity to work cooperatively with the carriers
to expedite their projects, provide adequate volume and coverage needed to meet public
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demand, provide incentives to pursue sites that have the least impact to residents and
meet the aesthetic and safety goals of the community, while capturing revenue that helps
the City fund public services at no additional cost to the ratepayer. Above all, the
wireless industry values rapid deployment, and works with the City to accommodate the
community's objectives based predominantly on our ability to demonstrate a record of
timely zoning and construction approvals that support that goal. The City Attorney's
Office, Finance, Planning and Risk Management have provided critical assistance to CES
in developing and securing the MLA terms needed to protect the public interest while
meeting the objectives of the communications industry.
T-Mobile is an existing mobile phone service provider that is seeking to expand and
improve its coverage in the region and accommodate a name change. Staff has been
working on establishing a new MLA with T-Mobile, subsequent to their disengagement
from the Pacific Bell Wireless MLA and to accommodate their request for a change in
name. Staff is recommending that the City execute an MLA between the City and T-
Mobile Wireless PCS, LCC, (Attachment 1) which outlines mutually beneficial terms
based predominantly on the terms and conditions currently in place with other City MLA
partners.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity, approval of
a Master Licensing Agreement, for compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined
under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060
(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Although
environmental review is not necessary at this time, each individual wireless
telecommunication facility will have environmental review once the projects are further
defined and a CEQA determination will be completed prior to installation of any new
facilities.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the resolution approving the new Master Communications Site
License Agreement with T-Mobile for the installation and operation of as many as 25
total WTF or substantially similar facilities on property owned or controlled by the City
for a period of five years, subject to all necessary approvals, with an option to extend the
MLA for up to five additional five-year terms.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT: The MLA allows T-Mobile to install as many as 25
total WTF's on property owned and/or controlled by the City and to operate within the
scope of this MLA for a period of five years. The MLA allows for as many as five
additional five-year terms, each with the written request of T-Mobile and the subsequent
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written approval of the City Manager. Prior to the renewal of each five-year term, the
annual license fee is subject to renegotiation to ensure that the City is receiving market
value for its facilities. T -Mobile has completed that negotiation on what staff considers
to be mutually beneficial terms. T-Mobile's annual license fees varv based on the number
of cabinets and antennae at each WTF site and the footprint of the site. The annual fee
for each WTF site that includes as many as 7 equipment cabinets and 12 antennas would
be adjusted as follows:
* Maximum lO'x20' area or enclosure
** Maximum 1 Q'x 16' area or enclosure reduced fee by 25%
*** Approximately 3'x3'x3' or 27 cubic feet cabinet
T-Mobile has also agreed to make a 3% rate adjustment to bring rents inline with market
rates for comparable sites in the region. The 3% increase is reflected in the 2007 line
item increases. The other line items reflect the standard 3% annual increase. T-Mobile
will make a payment to the City of $77 ,000 prior to the final execution of the agreement
that will relieve Omnipoint Communications, T-Mobile and Pacific Bell Wireless of any
obligations for fees under the previous agreements.
In some instances, T-Mobile will require a site for antennas or cabinets only. Staff has
also accommodated T-Mobile's request for a rent option for a smaller site configuration
that they expect to use frequently. The annual license fee for those facilities will be less
than a full site as identified in the table above. The MLA would also continue to include a
clause that reduces these rates by as much as 40% with T -Mobile and other contractors if
they propose projects that underground the cabinets and pedestals or take other similar
measures to reduce the impacts to land use. Council approved a similar clause in the
2002 Pacific Bell Wireless, 2006 Cricket and Sprint and the 2007 New Cingular License
renewals.
T-Mobile is required to comply with all local, state and federal applicable laws. The
Schedule of Premises shall be administratively approved for each site and contain
specific conditions that must be satisfied and maintained in order to use the wireless
facility. The Schedule of Premises will be submitted to the Zoning Administrator and
circulated to the Director of Conservation & Environmental Services and all other
appropriate departments. T -Mobile shall continue to pay the appropriate full staff costs
for processing each submittal.
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All of T-Mobile's construction, installation, maintenance and removal of the WTF
facilities will be at their sole responsibility and cost. If T -Mobile causes any damage to
the public right of way or City property, they are required to repair it promptly at their
sole cost. T -Mobile will not be allowed to activate their site until the City signs off on
final construction. The original MLA, the Schedule of Premises for each site and City
Municipal Code provide for a number of risk mitigation measures for the City including:
indemnity; insurance requirements; limitation on remedies available to T-Mobile in the
event of a City breach; and reservation of the City's emergency and police powers.
IMPACTS ON CITY PROPERTY: The installation will vary depending on the site T-Mobile
needs. As mentioned, all installations will be required to receive all applicable permits
and T-Mobile will work closely with Planning, Engineering & General Services, CES
and a representative from the host department to assure that they do not interfere with
City operations or facility maintenance. The three primary types of installations are
building mounted, ground mounted and light standard mounts. Building mounted
installations generally involve mounting antennas on the facade or on the roof of the
building, in addition to accommodating equipment cabinets on the ground or on the roof.
Ground mounted applications involve construction of a "monopole" or more stealth
applications where the monopole is camouflaged as an artificial pine, broadleaf or palm
tree, flagpoles or complimentary structures such as clock towers or facility signs. In this
case the cabinets are generally mounted on a concrete slab adjacent to the antenna
structure. The largest size cabinet systems use an area of approximately 10 by 20 feet.
Both applications will require some trenching and cabling. The installations will require
maintenance and administration on a limited basis. All proposed facilities would be
required to secure all necessary land use, building and engineering permits. Staff will
encourage T-Mobile to take advantage of reductions in montWy site payments by
undergrounding the cabinets and other structures whenever possible.
FINANCIAL BENEFITS: T-Mobile will be compensating the City for use of each site by
paying an annual license fee to the City General Fund for each system installed. T-
Mobile's annual license fee for a typical site that includes both antennas and cabinets is
approximately $26,000. The MLA authorizes as many as 25 WTF facilities by T-Mobile.
The annual fee increases by 3% a year beginning January 2008, and is subject to
renegotiation prior to the renewal of each five-year term to ensure the City is receiving
market rate rent.
Staff also works with T-Mobile and other carriers to implement basic facility
improvements or enhancements at each site to help them compliment the facilities'
function when the construction and demolition or site programming warrant it. For
example, it is common for WTF equipment shelters to provide extra storage for
Recreation or the Library, a pad for water fountains, vending machines or other amenities
not currently available in that part of the facility. It is also common for light standards to
be replaced or upgraded when antennae are added. These improvements are typically in
addition to the lease payments. With the addition of aT-Mobile MLA, the City now has
an estimated 60% to 70% of the regional mobile communications business under an
MLA agreement that contains terms that the City believes are important to protecting the
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public interest. CES will be working with the City Attorney and Finance Department to
actively engage the remaining major carrieres) in MLA discussions over the next few
months.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations section I 8704.2(a)(l) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
T-Mobile will increase the annual fee paid the City for all future sites by 3%. Staff
believes there will ultimately be I site at the end of this year. The MLA authorizes as
many as 25 WTF facilities at a yearly rate of as much as $25,706 per WTF site at the
current annual rate. If T-Mobile were to execute all the remaining full sites
(approximately 24) it could generate up to approximately $650,000 in revenue per year
and be subject to the annual 3% increase each January. Although it is difficult to identify
development trends in the rapidly changing telecommunications field, staff projects the
addition of at least 2 sites per year for the immediate future. Staff has also secured a
payment of approximately $77,000. Additionally, the City is reimbursed for staff time
spent on review and approval of each site application submitted for the planning process.
There will be some staff time associated with monitoring and ensuring compliance with
the MLA, which is budgeted as part of the Conservation & Environmental Services
Department annual responsibility. The Finance Department also plays a key role in
tracking and assisting with the collection of annual license revenues.
ATTACHMENTS
Master Communications Site License Agreement
Prepared by: Michael Meacham, Director, Conservation & Environmental Services
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A MASTER
COMMUNICATIONS SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS INC. ("T -MOBILE") FOR THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF AS MANY AS 25
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES OR
SUBST ANTIALL Y SIMILAR FACILITIES ON CITY -OWNED
AND CONTROLLED PROPERTY, SUBJECT TO ALL
NECESSARY APPROVALS, FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS WITH
AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AS MANY AS FIVE ADDITIONAL
5- YEAR TERMS; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 1860 I on March 18, 1997, conceptually
approving the marketing of City properties for use by telecommunications companies; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 1999, the City Council approved Master License Agreements
("MLA") with AT&T and Cox PCS, Assets, LLC, for installation and operation of as many as 50
wireless communication sites on property owned or controlled by the City; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2002, and March 1,2006, the City also approved MLAs with
Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC, for as many as 25 sites, and Cricket for as many as 35 sites,
respectively; and
WHEREAS, T -Mobile is an existing mobile phone service provider that is seeking to expand
and improve its coverage in the region and accommodate a name change; and
WHEREAS, staff has been working on establishing a new MLA with T -Mobile, subsequent
to their disengagement from the Pacific Bell Wireless MLA, and to accommodate their request for a
change in name; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that the City enter into a new Master Communications
Site License Agreement with T-Mobile to install and operate up to 25 wireless telecommunication
facilities or substantially similar facilities on property owned or controlled by the City for a period of
up to five years, with an option to extend the agreement for up to five additional five-year terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council ofthe City ofChula Vista does
hereby approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Master Communications Site License
Agreement with Omnipoint Communications Inc. ("T-Mobile"), a copy of which is attached to this
Resolution.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized and directed to execute the Master Communications Site License Agreement with
T -Mobile, for and on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Michael Meacham
Director, Department of Conservation
& Environmental Services
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THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED
AND APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND WILL BE
FORMALLY SIGNED UPON APPROVAL BY
THE CITY COUNCIL
Dated: l\ /1/11.[ 01
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Master Communications Site License Agreement
Between
City of Chula Vista and
Ornnipoint Communications, Inc. ("T-Mobile")
For T-Mobile to attach, install, erect, operate, and maintain
up to twenty-five(25) various unmanned wireless telecommunications
facilities, or substantially similar facilities, on public property under the
ownership and/or control of the City for purposes of providing wireless
communications services.
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MASTER COMMUNICATIONS SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS MASTER COMMUNICATIONS SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT C'License") doted as of
. 2007 ("Effective Date"). is entered into between Omnipoint Communications, Inc., a Delaware
Corpora[ion ("T~Mobile"). and the CITY OF CHULA vrST A, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ("City") with
reference to the following f.,cts;
A. T-MobLle wishes to attach, install, erect. operate, and maintain up to twenty-five (25) vatious unmanned
wireless telecommunications facilities, or substantially similar facllities, 011 public property under the
ownership and/or control of the City for purposes of providing wireless communications selvices.
B. City is willing to allow T-Mobile to attach, install, erect, operate and maintain the Facilities subject to the
terms and conditions set forth herein and in the site specific Scheduie of Premises.
C. City and T-Mobile are palties to an existing Master Site Communications License Agreement, dated
November 5, 2002, which was entered into by and between the City and Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC, T-
Mobile's predecessor-in.interest. (the "'2002 License"). The City and T-Mobile mutuaIfy desire to
terminate the 2002 License and replace it with this License. The City and T -Mobile acknowledge that T-
Mobile owes the City certain fees under the 2002 License, and desire to terminate the 2002 License,
effective upon the payment of those fees. The City and T~Mobile further desire to have this License take
effect immediately upon the termination oftbe 2002 License.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree to the following covenants, terms, and conditions:
I. DEFINITIONS:
1.1. Licensed Premises OJ' Premises: The City owns in fee, or controls through easement rights,
certain real property located in the City of Chula Vista, California. Portions of such property shall be
described in a Schedule (as defined below) approved by the City and attached hereto. The property
described in such Schedules shall constitute and be described and collectively referred to herein as the
"Licensed Prcmisesn Of "Premises." Licensed Premises shall include any appurtenant property the City
owns, or conb'Ols on which T~Mobile installs utility and transmission lines with City's prior approval
pursuant to Section 2.4 below.
1.2. Schedule: Attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference shall be v8I'ious Schedules of
Licensed Premises (hereinafter llSchedule"), Each Schedule shaH be substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit B and shall include the description of the specific T-Mobile Improvements (described
below) or light standards allowed on the Licensed Premises, its configuration, and the site specific
conditions necessary for approval (hereinafter I'Conditions of Approval"). Both paliies agree that
Schedules may be added or deleted by administrative action by City from time to time subject to and in
accordance with the provisions of this License. including but not limited to Section 5.3 regarding
GovemmentaJ Approvals. No more than 25 Schedules may be in effect at anyone time. Both parties also
agree that the City may add to, delete or modify the Conditions of Approval at any time during the term
of this License to advance a legitimate and reasonable governmental interest.
1.3. Pre-existing Communications: "'Pre-existing Communications" shall be defined as those
communications configurations, equipment and frequencies which exist on City's property or are in use
by the City within or around the City as of the Effective Date of this License or as of a Commencement
Date of an applicable Schedule.
104. T~Mobile Improvements or T-Mobile's Improvements: T-Mobile Improvements shaH be
defined to be those unmanned wireless telecommunications facilities comprised of radio frequency
transmitting and receiving equipment, antennas, cables~ conduits, wires, batteries, utility lines.
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transmission lines, radio frequency transmitting and receiving antennas and supporting stl'Uctul'es and
improvements, whtch are approved by the City and which are located or proposed to be located per this
License, on Licensed Premises. A typical example of the facilities comprising the T-Mobile
Improvements is set forth in Exhihit A, attached hereto. T-Mobile Improvements shall exclude light
standards or poles located in City rights-of-way, whether or not said light standards or poles are installed
by City or T -Mobile. Such excluded improvements shall be owned by City.
1.5. Commencement D~te: Upon execution hereof by all parties hereto the Commencement Date of
this License shall be the Effective Date, The Commencement Date of this License with respect to each
individual Licensed Premise shall be as specified in each related Schedule.
2. PREMISES AND LICENSED USES
2.1. Grant of License. Subject to the following terms and conditions and each Schedule's site
specific Conditions of Approvnl, City hereby grants to T.Mobile a non-exclusive license to the Premises
as depicted in the Schedules attached hereto and incorporated herein from time to time. Each Schedule
executed hereunder shall be substantially in the fonn of Exhibit B.
2.2. Use. The Premises may be used by T-Mobile solely for the transmission and reception of non-
franchised wireless telecommunication signals on various frequencies and the construction, maintenance
and operation of City-approved T-Mobile Improvements.
2.3. Pre-Construction; Testing. T-Mobile shall have the right (but not the obligation) at any time
following the full execution of this License and prior to the Commencement Date under each Schedule to
enter the Premises for the purpose of making necessary inspections, engineering surveys (and soil tests
where applicable) and other reasonably necessary tests (collectively Wfestsl1) to determine the suitability
of the Premises for T-Mobile Improvements and for the purpose of preparing for the construction ofT.
Mobile Improvements at no expense to City. During any Tests or pre-construction work, T-Mobile shall
have the insurance coverage set forth in Section 4.4, Insurance. T-Mobile shall provide the City with
priOI' notice of any proposed Tests or pre.col1struction work and will coordinate the scheduling of same
with City. T-Mobile, at T-Mobile's sole cost and expense, will restore the Premises to the same condition
as existed prior to any such tests or pre-construction work by T-Mobile.
2.4. Installation ofT-Mobile Improvements.
2.4,1. In General. This License grants to T-Mobile the right to construct, maintain and
operate T -Mobile Improvements on the Ucensed Premises subject to the tenns and conditions set
forth herein and those Conditions of Approval found in each Schedule. All T-Mobile
constmction and installation work shall be performed at T-Mobile's sole cost and expense and in
a good and workmanlike manner. Title to T -Mobile Improvements shall be held solely by T-
Mobile, and all T-Mobile Improvements shall remain the personal property ofT-Mobile and shall
not be treated as real property or become a part of any Premises even though affixed thereto. All
street light standards on pl'Opelty owned or controlled by the City, whether installed pursuant to
this License by City or T-Mobile, shall be owned by the City. Prior to instaiJation and operation
of each set of T -Mobile Improvements, T -Mobile must obtain any and all required federal, state
and local pennits required for such installation and operation. City permits required include,
without limitation, building permits and an approved Schedule. City shall exercise its best efforts
to pl'Ocess Improvements applications within furty-five (45) days after the submittal of a
completed application. In addition, an work shall be scheduled in advance and coordinated with
parks operations personne~ OIlSite recreational staff, Public Works, Engineering or other City
staff as appropriate prior to commencemellt of the WOl'k to minimize the potential for conflicts
with recreation and other City programs or activities occurring on the site. T-Mobile agrees that
the site will not be activated until the City has signed off on final constmction, which sign off
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Absent such sign off, T -Mobile shall have
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recourse to an appeal to the City Manager.
2,4.2, Location ofT-Mobile Impl'ovements. The location ofT-Mobile Improvements on Licensed Premises
shall be subject to the Zoning Administrator's prior approval. In deciding whether to approve a
location, the Zoning Administrator will take into consideration City's goal to assure that wireless
telecommunication networks are completed with the fewest possible facilities, in the least visible
fashion, and with the least disruptive impact on neighborhoods and communities within the Cit)'
of Chula Vista. For example, denying or conditionally approving a location to preserve and
enhance the aesthetic qualities of the City of Chula Vista shall not be deemed unreasonable. City
approval shall be deemed given once the Zoning Administrator has approved the Schedule of
Licensed Premises with associated Conditions of Approval. If a schedule is denied, T~Mobile
shall have recourse to appeaJ to the City Manager, whose decision will be final. It is understood
that both parties will work together to find the optimum location fOI'T-Mobile's antennas on the
Licensed Premises that have the least impact to City and private property.
T ~Mobi1e agrees to reimburse City for the reasonable costs, including reasonable administrative
overhead. of processing the approval of each Schedule. The process for reimbursement shaH be
conducted in the same 01' similar manner as the City's processing of a non-administrative
conditional use permit.
2.4.3. Utilities. T-Mobile shall have the right to install utilities which are necessary for the
operation ofT-Mobile Improvements, at T-Mobile expense. and to improve the present utilities
on or near the Premises (including, but not limited to the installation of emergency back~up
power). Such utilities sha.1I be subject to City approval and removal in the same manner as other
T-MobiJe Impl"Ovements as provided in Section 2.4.2, and 2.10, respectively. T-Mobile shall
fully and p!'Ornptly pay for all utilities furnished to the Premises for the use, operation and
maintenance ofT-Mobile Improvemenbi., Payment of all costs for said utilities' deactivation and
removal, including any costs, which would survive the term of said License or Schedule, shall be
the exclusive obligation of T-Mobile. T-Mobile Improvements shall inchlde separate utility
meters.
2.4.4. Street Light Standards. In the case of installations on street light standards or mast
arms, T-Mobile shall comply with aU applicable City regulations for the installation of
streetlights. If the installation is to be done via replacement of an existing standard and/or mast
aIm, said replacement shall meet the same regulations as were applied to the existing standard
and/or mast ann and be completed to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator. Said
regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the form, size, strength and construction materials
specified for.City street lights. Consistent with the City's lawful ex.ercise of police powers, such
regulations may be amended at the City's sole and absolute discretion including, but not limited
to, allowing for additional space for internal wiring of City and/or T-Mobile or, altered
foundation requirements to accommodate joint City and T~Mobile uses, or other technical
reasons; pl"Ovided that (i) City shall pay costs to modifY street light standards or mast arms which
it C,)wos in accordance with such amended regulations and (ii) T-Mobile shall pay all costs to
modify T-Mobile's Improvements as required by such amended regulations. In making any such
amendments, City shall use reasonable efforts to accommodate and not materially adversely
impact the functioning of existing T -Mobile Improvements. In the event the amended regulations
make existing T-Mabile Improvements unusable by T-Mobile, then City shall use reasonable
efforts to provide a suitable alternate location. Upon reasonable notice and written J'equest by the
Zoning Administrator, Licensee shall provide a replacement pole that is pre-approved by the City
Engineer and shall deliver the existing pole to the City Corporation Yard or some other suitable
site within the City designated by the Clty Engineer. The design of the pole, method of
attachment for Licensee's equipment and all other connections shall meet the specifications
reasonably required by the Zoning Administrator.
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2.4.5. Compliance with Laws. T-Mobilc's Installation and operations of Improvements must
comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws. Installation of improvements in
or near the public right of way shall meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act
with regard to minimum clearance and public use of sidewalk areas.
2.4.6. Restol'ation. If any City sidewalk is disturbed in the course of installation, T -Mobile
shall replace said sidewalk from cold joint to cold joint from each direction from the disturbed
area and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. If any ex.isting landscaping, irrigation systems,
utilities or other City facilities are disturbed in the course of installation, T-Mobile shaH replace
and restore said property to its pre-installation condition.
2.4.7. Maintenance. Maintenance of the T-MobiJe Improvements shall be the sole
responsibility ofT~Mobi!e during the entire term of this License, and T-Mobile agrees to keep all
T-Mobile Improvements in good condition and repair.
2.5. Access.
2.5.L T-Mobile and T-Mobile employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors shall have
access to the Premises twenty-four, (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, at no charge to
T-Mobile, subject to the conditions set forth in each Schedule. City hereby licenses to T-Mobile
all rights of ingress and egress held by City to the extent requjred to construct, maintain, install
and opel'ate T-Mobile Improvements on the Premises. T-Mobile's exercise of such rights shall
not cause undue inconvenience to City.
2.5.2. In connection with installations on light standards, mast arms or poles, T-Mobile shall
provide at least seven (7) days written notice to the City Engineer of installation date and time.
T-Mobile shall pay any and all costs associated with City shut off and reCQnnect of power to
Pl'emises, installation oversight and/or inspections if City reasonably deems necessary.
2.5.3. In connection with T-Mobile's maintenance of T-Mobile Improvements an street light
standards, mast arms Qr poles, T-MQbile shall provide at least twenty fQur, (24) hours nQtice tQ
the City Engineer and pay City any and all costs associated with City shut off and reconnect of
power to Premises, maintenance oversight and/or inspections jf City deems reasonably necessary.
In case of need for emergency maintenance ofT-Mobile Improvements, T~MobiIe shall use its
best efforts to give prior notice to City Engineer but shall notify City of such work as promptly as
reasonably possible after the work is commenced.
2.5.4. In connection with City's maintenance to street lights which share a standard or mast ann
with such installatiQns, City shall use it' best effQrts tQ provide T-MQbile at least twenty four (24)
hours notice of said maintenance. If City desires to have a technician of T-Mobile on site during
said maintenance, T-MobiJe shall pl"Ovide said technician upon at least twenty four, (24) hours
notice. In case of need for emergency maintenance of City's street lights which share a standard
or mast arm with such installations, City need not give prior notice to T-Mobile but shall notify
T-Mobile of such work as promptly as reasonably possible after the work is commenced.
2.6. Interference with Communications.
2.6.1. T-Mobile Improvemellts at any given Premises shall not interfere with pre.existing
Communications (determined with respect to such Premises at the date the Schedule for such
Premises is executed). T~Mobi1e Improvements shall also comply with all noninterference 1lI1es
of the Federal Communications Commission ("PCC").
2.6.2. Any radio equipment installed by T-Mobile on the Premises shall be fi'equency
compatible with all radio transmitting and receiving equipment existing and in use on the
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Premises at the time initial installation of such equipment is made. In the event T-Mobile
installation electronically or physically interferes with City's installation already existing on the
Premises, T-Mobile shall take all necessary steps. at its own cost and expense) to eliminate such
interference, wbether so required by the FCC or not.
2.6.3, Except to the extent necessary to install, operate or maintain public improvements, or in
the event of an emergency, the City shall not knowingly interfere with the location, configuration,
frequency or operation of T-Mobile Improvements ex-cept in the case of Pre-Existing
Communications that do not materially change their power level, frequenc)' or location. In the
event any equipment instaUation by City made subsequent to T -Mobile's installation causes
interference with the location, configuration, fi'equency or operation ofT-Mobile Improvements,
City shall exercise reasonable best efforts to eliminate such interference after learning of such
interference, whether required by the FCC or not,
2.6.4. Notwithstanding any other provision in this License to the contrary, in the event of an
emergency, City shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to take such action it detennines in its
sole discretion is necessary under the circumstances to address the emergency, even though such
actions may CRllse interference with T-Mobile Improvements or the operation thereof. If City
mllst take action which causes or may cause interference, City shall endeavor to (a) give T-
Mobile oral notice of such action as quickly as practicable and (b) to the extent practicable under
the circumstances. upon notice by T-Mobile of the existence of interference, minimize the
duration and extent of such interference.
2.6.5. City shall have the responsibility to cooperate with T-Mobile to identify and remedy to
the extont reasonably necessary, any interference with the comml1nications operations of T~
Mobile described in Sections 2.6.3 and 2.6.4, above.
2.6.6. Subsequent to the installation of T -Mobile TmpJ'ovements~ City shall not permit its
licensees or future Hcensees to mstall new equipment on the Licensed Premises or pl'Opert)'
contiguous thereto owned or controlled by City, if such equipment IS likely to cause interference
with T-Mobile's operations. T-Mobile shall cooperate in good faith with City to detelmine
whether such interference is likely to be caused by the prospective future licensee. For purposes
of this Section 2.6, the existence of electronic and physical interference shall be reasonably
determined by City and T -Mobile. In the event T-Mobile reasonably determines the likelihood of
interference by newly installed facilities~ City shall direct the party installing sllch facilities to
meet and confer with T-Mobile in order to develop an approach or design that eliminates or
materially reduces the potential for interference. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Pre-existing
Communications operating on the Commencement Date that do not measurably change from this
power leve~ frequency or location an the Commencement Date shall not be deemed to be
interfering at any time.
2.6.7, T-Mobile agrees to notifY immediately the Director of Public Works ofilie City of any
changes in T -Mobile frequencies to be used at the Premises.
2.7. Liens. T-Mobile shall keep tbe Premises free and cleal' of any and alltie"s 01' claims ofliens and
charges on account of labor and materials used in or contributing to any work perfOInlCd by or related to
this License, failing which City shall have the right, but not the obligation, to discharge any or all such
liens or claims~ and T -Mobile shall, upon demand therefor, reimburse City for all costs and expenses
incurred by City.
2.8. Removal ofTRMobile Improvements; Damage 01' Destruction.
2.8.1. Upon expLration, cancellation or termination of this License OJ' any Schedule hereunder,
T -Mobile shall be responsible for: (a) l'emoving from the Premises subject to such expiration,
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cancellation, or termination, at its sole cost, all T-Mobile Improvements except those which the
parties agree shall not be removed 01' shall be transferred to City, (b) repairing, at its sole cost, all
damage caused by such removal, and (c) surrendering the Premises to City in the Premises'
original condition, ordinary wear and tear and damage. cau.ed by third pa1ties excepted. Said
return of Premises in their original condition shall incLude T~Mobile's remediation of any
hazardous or toxic material discharge at the Licensed Premises caused by T-Mobile or its agents
and shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of the City.
2.8.2. Within 30 days after the date this License or an applicable Schedule expires or otherwise
terminates, T.Mobile at its expense shall remove all T-Mobile Tmprovements from the affected
Premises; provided that if five or more Schedules expire or terminate contemporaneously, then T-
Mobile shall have a reasonable amount of additional time to remove the affected T-Mobile
Improvements .0 long as T-Mobile is diligently proceeding with removal. Any T-Mobile
Improvements remaining on affected Premises beyond the time period available for removal as
set forth above shall, at the sole discretion of the City. either (a) in whole or in part become City
property (b) in whole or in part be removed and disposed of by City. with the reasonable costs of
said removal and disposa~ including reasonable administrative overhead, to be reimbursed to City
by T-Mobile within ten days after T-Mobile receives City's request for reimbursement togethe1'
with reasonable evidence of the cost.
2.8.3. If the Premises consist of a light standard, mast arm or pole and the same is damaged,
knocked down or destroyed from any cause, the following provisions shall apply:
a If the damage or destruction renders T ~Mobile unable to conduct nonna]
operations and a temporary site is not available per subsection E below, the fee
for such Premises shall abate in full from the date slIch damage or destruction
occurs until T-Mobile is able to commence nDlmsl operations; provided that T-
Mobile shall have no right to abatement ifthe damage 01' destructioll is caused by
T MMobile or its agents' negligence or willful misconduct
b, Non-replacement in case of damage. 1fT-Mobile chooses to tennillate the use of
any Licensed Premises suffering such damage, T-Mobile shall notify the City
Engineer of such decision withIn ten (10) days after notice of such damage. T.
Mabile shaH comply with all terms of this License concerning removal of T.
Mobile improvements. T.Mobile shall be responsible for any removal or
replacement of wiring, foundation or other associated facilities that may be
required to accommodate the replacement facilities. If this option is chosen by
T-Mobile, T-Mohile .hall not be obligated to replace or pay to replace the
damaged Light standard, mast arm or pole.
c. Immediately following the damage or destruction, City shall exorcise its best
eff0l1s to notify T -Mobile in writing thereof and shall commence and Ihereafter
continue diligent efforts to repair or replace the light standard, mast arm or pole;
provided that City shall have no obligation to repair or replace the light standard,
mast ann or pole if (i) the City, determines, ill good faith, that the facility is 110
longer required or desirable to serve tbe public health, safety and welfare and that
the City has no existing or foreseeable intention of replacing or repairing the
facility, or (ij) the damage or destruction occurs during the last 12 months of the
Term aT any Renewal Term, and T-Mobile does not, within 10 days after
receiving City notice of such destruction, exercise any option to extend or renew
which may then be available regarding the subject Premises hereunder.
d. If within ten days after written notice from T-Mobile of damage City has not
commenced to repair or replace, then T~Mobile shall have the right, but oot the
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obligation, to repair or replace the pole or light standard to the conditions existing
immediately prior to the damage or destruction (or to any better condition
consistent with the City's then-existing standards and regulations for design and
construction of similal' facilities); provided that T-MobiIe shall have no
obligation to restore any City operations served by the light standard, mast arm or
pole unless the damage or destruction is caused by T-Mobile or its agent's
negligence or wlllfu( misconduct. T-Mobile shall perfonn such work using only
contractors approved by the City. T~Mobile shan complete such work as
expeditiously as reasonably possible, subject to complying with the provision of
Section 2.4. above.
e. If T-Mobile repairs and replaces pursuant to subsection d. above, then the City
shaJl reimburse T-Mobile for all its reasonable costs of repair and I'eplacement.
provided that (i) City shall have no obligation to reimburse if the City timely
decides in good faith not to repair or replace pursuant to subsection c. a.bove or if
the damage or destruction is caused by T~Mobile or its agent's negligence or
willful misconduct, and (ij) City shall not be required to pay more than the cost
of repair and replacement the City would have incurred had the City contracted
for the work using its customary method of procurement and customary time
frame for the type of work in question. Reimbursement shall be due and payable
within 30 days after receiving T -Mobile's request for reimbursement together
with reasonable evidence of the costs. T -Mobile shaH have the right to offset
license fees under all Schedules by the amount of any reimbursement owing but
not timely paid. If the City timely decides in good faith not to repair or replace
pursuant to subsection c. above, then all such work by T-Mobile shall be at its
sole expense, but T-MobiIe shall have the option to remove or leave in place any
new or replacement light standard, mast ann or pole upon expiration or
tennination of the applicable Schedule.
f If T-Mobile is rendered unable to conduct normal operations due to damage or
destruction, City shall use reasonable efforts to identify and make available to T-
Mobile, within ten days foUowing the damage or destruction, a temporary site
owned or controlled by City which in T-Mobilelsjudgment is equally suitable for
T-Mobile's intended uses (subject to public safety issues). T-Mobile may
construct and operate substitute T.Mobilc's Improvements thereon until the
Premises are fully I'epaired and available to T -Mobile.
2.9. Termination.
2.9.1. Neither this License nor any Schedule shall be revoked or tenninated dming the Term or
any Renewal Term except as expressly stated in this License,
2.9.2. This License may be terminated by either party for any or no reason by delivering to the
other party, at any time after the initlal five (5) year tenn of this License, written notice of
exercise of this right to terminate (the "Exercise Notice"). If this right to terminate is exel'Cised,
termination of this License shall be effective 12 months after the Exercise Notice is delivered to
the other party. From and after the date the Exercise Notice is delivered to the other party until
the effective date of terminatioIl, T-Mobile shall have no right to receive any further Schedule
attaclunents to add Licensed Premises that were not executed prior to delivery of the Exercise
Notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City retains the right to disapprove extensions of this
License beyond the first five-year te1m as prcwided in Section 3.1 hereof.
2.9.3. T-Mobile shall have the right to terminate a Schedule on 30 days prior written notice to
City (01' any shorter notice expressly set forth below), if.
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a. T-Mobile delivers to City such 3D-day written notice at any time prior to the
Commencement Date under such Schedule for any reason or no reason;
b. T ~Mobile determines at any time after the Commencement Date under such
Schedule that any governmental or non.governmental license, permit, consent,
approval, easement or restriction waiver that is necessary to enable T-Mobile to
instalJ and operate T.MobiJe Improvements cannot be obtained at acceptable
expel~e 01' in an acceptable time period;
c. T-Mobile determines at any time after the Commencement Date under such
Schedule that the Premises are not appropriate or suitable for T-Mobile
operations for economic, environmental or technological reasons, including
without limitation. any ruling or directive of the FCC or other governmental or
regulatory agency, or problems with signal strength or interfel'ence not
encompassed by Section 2.9.3.d. below; provided that ifT-Mobile exercises the
right to terminate under this subsection, T -Mobile shall pay City (or City may
deduct from any rebate due T-MobiIe) as a termination fee 25% of the then
Annual Fee for the subject Premises;
d. Any pre-existing Communications, or any communications facilities or other
structures of any kind now or hereafter located on ai' in the vicinity oCthe subject
Premises, interfere with the location, configuration, frequency or operation ofT-
Mobile Improvements and T~Mobile is unable to correct such interference
through reasonably feasible means;
e. City commits a default under this License with respect to such Schedule and fails
to cure such default within the 3D-day notice period, provided that if the period to
diligently cure takes longer than 30 days and City commences to cure the default
within the 30-day notice period, then City shail have such additionni timc as shail
be reasonably necessary to diligently effect a complete cure.
f. The Premises under such Schedule are totally 01' partially damaged, knocked
down Of destroyed from any cause (other than due to TwMobile or its agenfs
negligence or willful misconduct) so as, in TwMobile judgment, to hinder T-
Mobile normal operations and City does not provide to T -Mobile within I D days
after the casualty occurs a suitable temporary location site fOl' T-Mobile
Improvements pending repair and restoration of the subject Premises.
2.9.4. City shall have the right to tenninnte a Sohedui. if:
a. T-Mobile commits a default under this License Agreement with respect to such
Schedule and fails to cure such default within (i) ten business days after T-
Mobile receives written notice of the default where the default is a failure to pay
the annual fee for the subject Premises when due, or (ii) 30 days after T-Mobile
receives written notice of any other default and fails to cure such default,
provided that if the period to CUI'. lakes longer thM 30 days and T-Mobil.
commences to cure the default within the 30-day notice period, then T-MobHe
shall have such additional time as shall be reasonably llecessalY to diligently
effect a complete cure. A violation of the Schedule's Conditions of Approval
shall be deemed a default for purposes of this subsectioni
b. The Premises ore wholly or partially damaged or destroyed so as to interfere with
T-Mobile1s normal operations, City has no obligation to repair under 2.8.3. above
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and neither party elects to repair pursuant to Section 2,8.3, above; or
c. The City Manager determines in good faith that there exists an immediate and
substantial threat to public health and safety due to particular circumstances
affecting the Premises which cannot be rectified through means less onerous than
termination (such as temporary emergency cessation of use by T -Mobile pending
corrective work), in which case termination shall take effect 48 hours after T~
Mobile receives written notice of termination setting f0l1h the City Manager's
detennination and the reasons therefor.
2,9.5. A Schedule shanautometically te.minate as of the dete when possession is delivered to
any governmental authority pursuant to the exercise of its power of eminent domain over the
subject Premises of such portion thereof as is sufficient, in T-Mobile's good faith opinion> to
render the Premises unsuitable for T~Mobile's norma! operations. or pursuant to a transfer of the
subject Premises or S1.lch portion thereof under threat or in lieu of exercise ofsuch power,
2.9.6. Upon tennination ofthis License, neither patty shall have any further rights, obligations
or liabilities to the other except: (a) with respect to provisions of the License which by their sense
and context survive tennination; and (b) with respect to the rights and remedies of the parties
relating to the period prior to termination. Upon tennination of any Schedule, neither party shall
have aoy further rights, obligations or liabilities to the other respecting such Schedule or the
Premjses thereunder except: (i) with respect to provisions of this License applicable to such
Schedule which by their sense and context survive termination; (ii) where termination is by
reason of breach or default of the other patty; and (iii) with respect to the rights and remedies of
the parties relating to the period prior to termination,
3. TERM
3.1. Term.
3.1.1. The initial term of this License shall begin 011 the Effective Date and shall expire on the
date which completes five (5) years after the Effective Date, unless it is earlier terminated by
either party in accordance with the provisions herein. The term of this License may be extended
for up to five (5) additional successive terms of five (5) years (each a "Renewal Term") on the
same terms and conditions as set forth herein, except as the Annual Fee may be adjusted as
provided in Section 4.1, below. Subject to the termination rights set fmth in Section 2.9, above,
this License shall automatically be extended for each successive Renewal Term unless T -Mobile
notifies City of its intention not to renew prior to commencement of the succeeding Renewal
Term,
3.1.2. Subject to Ihe maximum overall License term of30 years set forth above, the term of any
Schedule shall be as follows: A Schedule shall continue in effect for five years from said
Schedule's Commencement Date; provided that T-Mobile shaH have the right to extend the TCl'ffi
of stlch Schedtlle for five (5) additional periods of five (5) years (the "Renewel Term"). The
Renewal Terms shall be on the same terms and conditions as the frrst Term except that the
Annual Fee may be adjusted as provided in Section 4.1, below. Each Schedule shall be
automatically extended for each successive Renewal Term unless T-Mobile notifies the City in
writing ofT-Mobile's intention not to extend such Schedule at least 90 days prior to expiration of
such Schedule's Term.
4. COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY
4.1. Payment
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4.1.1. In consideration for the use of each Licensed Premises. T-Mobile agrees to pay City (to
be deposited in the City's general fund) an annual fee ("Annual Fee'') per Licensed Premises
during the initial tenn of this Ucense as follows:
a. T~Mobile facilities that include five, six or seven equipment cabinets, and up to
twelve (12) Antennas approximately 72 inches in height, in addition to necessary
cables, electrical power. telephone service, and other necessary fIxtures. in an
area no more than ten feet by twenty feet, for the period from the
Commencement Date of this License through December 31, 2007, in the amount
of $25.706. ($2.142 per month); and/or
b. T ~MobiJe facilities that include only up to seven (7) equipment cabinets, in
addition to necessary transmission cables, electrical power, telephone service and
other necessary fixtures fOT the period fium the Commencement Date of this
License through December 31, 2007. in the amount of $14.009 ($1,167 per
month); and/or
c. T -Mobile facilities that include only up to twelve antennas approximately 72
inches in height, in addition to necessary transmission cables. electrical power.
telephone service, and other necessary fixtures for the period from
Commencement Date of this License through December 31, 2007, in the amount
of$12.386 ($1.032 per month); and/or
d. T-Mobile facilities that include up to four (4) cabinets and six (6) antennae
approximately 72 inches in height in addition to necessary cables, eLectrical
power. telephone service, and other necessary fixtures, in an area no more than
ten (10) by sixteen (16) feet. for the period from the Commencement Date of this
License through December 31, 2007, in the amount of $19,280 ($1,606 per
month); and/or
e. T -Mobile facilities that include only up to two antennas approximately 72 inches
in height, in addition to necessary transmission cables, electrical power,
telephone service. and other necessary fixtures and limited to one above ground
cabinet/pedestal of not more than 27 cubic feet, for the period from
commencement Date of this License through December 31, 2007. in the amount
of $3,995 ($333 per month).
f. The City may at its sole discretion decrease any of the fees listed above by up to
40% for under grounding cabinets or pedestals in a marmer that by the City's sole
judgment reduces the impact to land use and/or aesthetics.
g. For each calendar year thereafter throughout the initial term. an amount equal to
103% of the Annual Fee for the immediately preceding calendar year.
4.1.2. Upon written request of City or T ~Mobile, the Annual Fee for any Renewal Term so all
equal the then fair market rental rate (the "FMRRJ that a willing licensee wOllld pay tlnd a
willing licensor would accept for the use of similar installation locations for similar
telecommunications equipment for the same five-year period. TIle FMRR shall be in the same
amount for each of the Licensed Premises. If the City and T-Mobile are unable to agree on the
FMRR within 180 days prior to expiration of the term preceding a Renewal Term of this License,
then at the request of either party, both parties shall attempt in good faith to appoint a real estate
appraiser with at least five years' experience in the area in. which the Licensed Premises are
located to appraise and set the FMRR. If the parties are unable to agree upon such an appraiser
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within 15 days aftel' either party requests appointment. then the parties hereto agree that an
appraiser shall be promptly determined in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration
Association. Within 30 days after the appraiser is selected, he or she shall investigate and report
to the parties in writing his or her determination of the FMRR, The appraiser may in his or her
sole discretion choose to meet with the parties and take testimony, and may extend the time for
determ (ning the FMRR by not more than 15 days. The appraiseI~s determination shall be final
and non-appealable, absent fraud. 1fT-Mobile is dissatisfied with the detem1ination ofFMRR,
then T-Mobile shaH have, as its sole and exclusive remedy, the right to rescind its exercise of the
option to renew and allow this License and the then-existing Schedules to expire at the later ofthe
end of the initial term of this License or 90 days after the appraiser issues his or her report on
determination of the FMRR (the "Delayed Expiration Date"). The Annual Fee during the period.
iC any, from and after expiration of the initial term of this License to the Delayed Expiration Date
shall be the FMRR, prorated for such time period. If the FMRR is not yet determined by
expiration of the initial term of this License, then T.Mobile shan pay the Annual Fee at the at the
immediately preceding year's rate pending such determination; and promptly after such
determination the parties snail adjust such payment as necessary to the Annual Fee rate as
determined by the appraiser, or, ifT-Mobile elects to rescind its exercise of its right to renew)
City shall make a rebate as provided in Section 4.1.6 below. The palties shall share equally the
costs and fees of the appraiser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the Annual Fee
for Licensed Premises adjusted hereunder for any Renewal Term be Jess than 103% of the Annual
Fee for the Licensed Premises in the last year of the preceding term.
4.1.3. The Annual Fee for each Licensed Premises shall be set at the rate in effect for the
calendar year in which the Commencement Date for such Schedule OCellI'S, and shall be adjusted
on January 1 of each year dlereafter during the term of the Schedule. beginning January 1,2008,
according to the adjustment provisions of Sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 above.
4.1.4. The Annuat Fee shall be payable in advance on each January I, except that any p1:1l1ial
Annual Fee for the fIrst partial calendar year dw'ing the Term of any Schedule snail be payable in
advance on the Commencement Date of the subject Schedule. If the Commencement Date occurs
other than January 1, andlor if the Term or final Renewal Term ends on a date othel' than
December 31. the Annual Fee shall be prorated for the first and last partial calendar yeal's during
the Term or final Renewal Term, based on a 360 day year and 12 months of30 days each.
4. J .5. Ifpayment is not received by January I, or the respective Commencement Date, a late fee
of 5% of the balance due will be assessed. In addition, interest will accrue at a rate of 6% per
annum until paid.
4.1.6. Ifa Schedule is terminated prior to December 31 of any year for any reason other than T-
Mobile's default, City shall rebate to T.Mobile the unearned portion of the Annual Fee for the
calendar year in which termination occurs, provided that City may reduce any such rebate by (8)
any termination fee owing to City under Section 2.93.c above and (b) those sums, if any, due
from T-Mobile under Section 2.8 above. City shall pay such rebate within 60 days after the
effective date of termination. Whenever T -Mobile is entitled to abatement of an Annual Fee
under this License or any Schedule, City shall credit dIe amount of such abatement against the
next Annual Fees due from T-Mobile; provided that if the amount of the abatement exceeds the
total next Annual Fee (if any) due for the Premises respecting which the abatement has arisen,
City instead shall rebate to T-Mobile the filll abatement amount within 30 days after T-Mobile
deli ....el's to City written request faT slIch rebate.
4.1.7. Payments shall be made to The City of Chula Vista, Finance DepaJ1ment, 276 Fourth
Avenue, ChuIa Vista, CA 91910, or to such other place as City may from time to time designate
by written notice to T-Mobile. Payments shaH be accompanied by a description of payment,
which identifies the sites for which payment is being made.
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4.2. Surety Bond. City shall have the right to require T~Mobile to furnish a bond. .or altemative
acceptable to City, to cover the faithful performance by T-Mobile of its obligations under this License. If
such a bond is required by City, it shall be issued by a commercial bonding company which is authorized
to transact surety insurance business in the State of California and satisfactory to City; shall not be subject
to termination or cancellation except upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice by certified mail to City;
shall be in such form and in such amount, not to exceed $25,000, as City shall specify from time to time;
and, subject to tennination or cancellation as foresaid, shall be maintained in full force and effect
throughout the life of this License and until City, in its sole discretion) determines that T-Mobile has
fulfilled all of its obligations underthis License.
4.3. Hold Harmless,
4.3.1. T-Mobiie shall defend, indemnifY, protect and hold harmless the City, its elected and
appointed officers and employees (each a 'City Party'), from and against all claims fo\' damages,
liability, cost and expense (including without limitation attorneys' fees) arising out of the
operation of the T-MobiJe Improvements or conduct of the T~Mobile, or any agent or employee,
subcontractol's, or others acting under the direction or control of T -Mobile or the violation
thereby of any hazardous materials laws or the release thereby of hazardous materials in
connection with this License. except only to the extent of those claims arising from the sole
negligence or sole willful misconduct of a City Party, T -Mobile IS indemnification shall include
any and all costs, expenses, reasonable attorneys' fees and liability incurred by the City. its
officers, agents, or employees in defe.l1ding against slIch claims, whether the same proceed to
judgment or not Further, T~Mobile at its own expense shall, upon written request by the City,
defend any such claims arising from T -Mobile's operations or conduct that are brought against
the City, its officers, agents, or employees.
T.Mobile also shall and does hereby agree to indemnifY, protect, defend and hold harmless the
City, its elected and appointed officers and employees (each a 'City Party'), from and against all
claims for damages, liability, cost and expense (including without Limitation attomeysl fees)
incurred by the City arising, directly or indirectly. from (a) City's approval and issuance of
Schedule and (b) City's approval or issuance of any other permit or action. whether discretionary
or non-discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein" except only those claims
arising from the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of a City Patty. T-Mobile 's
indemnification shall include any and all costs. expenses, reasonable attorneys' fees and liability
incurred by the City. its officers, agents, or employees in defending against such claims, wherher
the same proceed to judgment or not.
4.3.2. It is agreed between the parties that the City assumes no responsibility or liability for
loss, damage, expenses or claims. direct or consequential, from (a) T-MoblJe's inability to use the
Licensed Premises for its intended purpose, contributed to or caused by the failure of existing
facilities on which T-Mobile Improvements may be placed, inability to use the site, or otherwise.
(b) T-Mobile's use of any related access roads, (c) T-MohHe's operation of the T~Mobile
Improvements, or (d) the termination ofthe License by either patty.
4.3.3. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this License, each party hereby waives any
right to recover fl'OJn the other party or other party's partners, affiliates, agents and employees any
loss or damage resulting from any cause or hazard to the extent the loss or damage is covered by
property insurance carried by the party suffering loss or damage, including any loss or damage
resulting from loss of the use of any pl'operty and provided that at the time of loss the propeliy
insurers for both parties have waived rights of subrogation. These waivers shaH apply between
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the parties and to any pl'Operty insurer claiming under or through either party as a result of any
asserted right of subrogation, unless any property insurer has not waived its right of subrogation
(in which case these waivers shall have no effect).
4.4. Insurance. T-Mobile, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain in full force and effect at aU
times during the term of this License (including the period between the expiration nel'eof and T-Mobile's
removal of the T.Mobile Improvements 01' other equipment from the Premises or appurtenant property),
Comprehensive Genel-al Liability or Commercial General Liability insurance covering bodily injury
(including death), personal injury and property damage. Limits shall be in an amount of not less than one
million dollars ($1.000.000) per occurrence, and two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate if applicable.
Such insurance shall name the City, its officers, agents and employees, individually and collectively, as
additional insureds wi1h respect to any covered liability arising out ofT~Mobile's perfonnance of work
under this License. Throughout the term of this License, T.Mobile, at its sole cost and eKj)ense, shall also
maintain in full force and effect. insurance coverage for bodily injury (including death), and property
damage which provides total limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single
limit per occurrence applicable to all owned~ non-owned and hired vehicles. Additionally, T~Mobile shall
maintain not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) coverage for Damage to Rented Premises. T-
Mobile shall also provide fire insurance on all personal property contained within or all the Licensed
Premises. The policy shall be written on a standard "all risk" contract, excluding earthquake and flood.
The contract shall insure for not less than (90) percent of the actual cash value of the personal property.
Coverage shall be provided in accordance with the limits specified and the Provisions indicated herein.
Claims-made policies are not acceptable. When an umbrella or excess coverage is in effect, coverage
shall be provided in following fann. Such insurance shall not be canceled or materially altered to reduce
coverage below that required herein until the City has received at least thirty (30) dRYS' advance written
notice of such cancellation or change. T ~Mobile shall be responsible for notifying the City of such
change or cancellation.
4.4.1. Filing of Celtificates and Endorsements. Prior to the commencement of any work
pursuant to this License, T-Moblle shall file with the City the required original certificate(s) of
insurance in the form attached as Exhibit C, which shall clearly state all ofthe following:
a. Provide on a form approved by the City's Risk Manager. an original plus one (1)
copy of a. Certificate of Insurance certifying that coverage as required has been
obtained and remains in force for the period required by the License.
b. All policies shall contain a special provision for thirty (30) days l>rior written
notice of any cancellation, or change to no longer meet the herein specified
insurance requirements. to be sent to the City's Risk Manager, 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, Ca 91910, or to the address shown on the Certificate of
Insurance.; and
c. That T~Mobi1ets insurance is primary as respects any other valid or collectible
insurance that the City may possess as to claims arising from the negligence or
wiUful misconduct of T-Mobile, including any self-insured retentions the City
may have; and any other insurance the City does possess shall be considered
excess insurance only and shan not be required to contribute with this insurance.
d. City is an additional insured on the commercial general liability policy. The
certiticate(s) of insurance with endorsements and notices shall be mailed to the
City as the address specified in 4.4.I.I1.above.
4.42. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Throughout the term ofthis License, T-Mobile, at its
sole cost and expense, shall maintain in full furce and effect, insurance coverage for:
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a. Statutory California Workers' Compensation coverage including a broad form
all-states endorsement
b. Employer's Liability coverage for not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
per occurrence for all employees engaged in services or operations under this
License.
Policy is to include B wavier of subrogation.
4.4.3. Insurer Criteria. Any bond or insurance provider of T-Mobile shall be admitted and
authorized to do business in California and shall be rated at least A-, V in A.A-f. ge.rl &;
Conr..wny S /nslI/W1CI! Omoe. Insurance policies and certificates issued by non-admitted
insurance companies are not acceptable.
4.4.4. Severability of Interest Prior to the execution of this License. "AdditionaJ insured",
"Cross Iiability/' "severability of interest," or "sepm'ation of insured'" endorsernents/clmlses shall
be made a part of the commercial general liability and commercial automobile liability policies.
4.4.5. Contractors' and Subcontractors' Insurance. T-Mobile shall require that all contractors
and subcontractors obtain insurance meeting the criteria set forth herein and shall furnish to the
City copies of all certificates evidencing such policies of insurance.
4.4.6 fnsurance and Indemnification Obligation. T-Mobile's compliance with the insurance
requirements herein shall not excuse, I'eplace, or otherwise affect T-Mobile's duty to indemnify
and defend the City pursuant to 4.4 of this License.
4.4.7 Except as may be specifically provided fOl' elsewhe,'e in tills License, City and T-Mobile
hereby each mutually waive and all rights of recovery from the other in event of damage to the
premises or property of either caused by acts of God, perils of fire, lightning, and extended
coverage perils as defined in insurance policies and forms approved for use in the State of
California. Each party shall obtain any special endorsements, if required by their insurer, to
evidtmce compliance with the aforementioned wavier.
4.5. Nuisance. T-Mobile shall not use the licensed Premises in any maimer, which, in the reasonable
opinion of the City, creates a nuisance or disturbs the quiet enjoyment of the surrounding area by persons
in said area. City reserves its rights to exercise its police powers and authority as they may apply to
nuisance response and abatement, as provided by City ordinance exclusive of any contract provisions.
5. MISCELLANEOUS
5.1. Possessory Interest T.Mobile shan pay personal property taxes and possessory interest taxes, if
any, assessed against the T-Mobile Improvements or the Premises arising from the insL1I1ation of the T-
Mobile Improvements. T -Mobile recognizes and understands that this license may create a possessory
interest subject to propelty taxation and that T -Mobile may be subject to the payment of property taxes
levied on such interest. T-Mobile further agrees that such tax payment shall not reduce any fee paid to
City hereunder and that such tax shall be paid by T-Mobile before becoming delinquent. City has no
responsibility or liability for any such tax.
5.2. Utility USCI'S. Tax. T-Mobile acknowledges and agrees that the wireless communication
services utilizing the T -Mobile Improvements licensed hereunder are subject to the City's utility users' tax
("Utility TaxI!) pursuant to City1s Municipal Code. T-Mobile agrees to collect the tax front service users
and remit such tax to the City in accordance with the Cit)ls Municipal Code.
5.3. Governmental Approvals. Each Schedule under this License is conditioned upon T~Mobile, or
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T-Mobile's assigns, obtaining all gnvernmental pennits and approvals enabling T-Mobile, or its assigns,
to construct and operate mobile/wireless communications facilities on the T-MobHe Improvements for
that Schedule. T-Mobile shall at its sole cost and expense comply with aB the requirements of all
municipal, state, and federal authorities now in effect or which may hereafter be in effect. which pertain
to T-MobiJe's lmprovements and use thereof. City shall have 00 responsibility or liability for any such
requirements. T ~Mobile shall be responsible for obtaining any permits and approvals from any agency
having jurisdiction over T-Mobtle's ac.tivities.
5.4. Governing LawNenue. This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
Jaws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this License shall be brought only
in the federal or state courts located in San Diego County, State of California, and if applicable, the City
ofChula Vista. or as close thereto as possible. Venue for this License and performance hereunder, shall
be the City of Chula Vista.
5.5. Signs. No signs shaH be displayed on the Premises without the prior written consent of the City
in its sole discretion.
5.6. License Administrators. For administrative purposes, any activity covered by this License,
which requires pel'mission or consent of City shall be referred to the City Manager 01' Manager's duly
designated representative at the following address:
City Manager, City ofChula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, Cal ifornia 91910
Phone: (619) 691-5031
Fax: (619) 585-5884
The designated person, address, and phone number for serving official notice on T ~MDbile shaJ! be:
lfto Tenant:
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Attn: Lease Administrator
Re: T -Mobile Wireless Cell Site #: _; Cell Site Name:
10180 Telesis Coun, Ste 333
San Diego, CA 92121
With a copy to:
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Attn: pes Lease Administration
Re: T -Mobile Wireless Cell Site #; ~ Cell Site Name:
12920 E. 38'h Street
Bellevue, W A 98006
Local Market contact:
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Attn: Lease Adrninistrato,.
10180 Telesis Conrt, Suite 333
San Diego, CA 92121
5.7. SUCCCSSOl"S and Assigns.
5.7.1. Except as provided in subsection 2 below, T-Mobile shall not assign any rights granted by
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this License nor any interest therein without the prior written approval of the City. Approval of
any such proposed assignment !nay be wlthheld in the sole and absolute discretion of the City.
Any assignment by operation of law shall automatically terminate this License. The terms and
provisions of this License shall extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of any
successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
5.7.2. Notwithstanding Section 1 above, T-Mobile may, without City's approval and in T-
Mobile's sole discretion, from time to time, do any of the following:
a. Grant to any person or entity a security interest in some or aU of T-Mobile's
Improvements and/or other property used or to be used in connection with this License;
b, Assign or pledge T ~Mobile's interest in this License or any Schedule to any person or
entity to finance T -Mobile's equipment or operate T-MobiJc's business; and
c. Assign (i) to any entity which has, directly or indirectly, a 30% Dr greater interest in T-
Mobile (a "parent") or in which T-Mobile or a Parent has a 30% or greater intel'est (an
"Affiliate"); (ii) to any entity with which T-Mobile and/or any Affiliate may merge or
consolidate; (iii) to a buyer of substantially all of the outstanding ownership units or
assets of T-Mobile or any Affiliate; or (iv) to the holder or h..nsferee of the Federal
Communications (<<FCC") license under which T-Mobile's Impl'Ovements are operated,
upon FCC approval of any such transfer. Any such assignment shall not be effective
until the assignee signs and delivers to City a document in which the assignee assumes
responsibility for all T-Mobile's obligations under this License arising from and after the
effective date of assignment.
5.8. NonRWaiver of Breaches. The City's or T-Mobile's failure to insist, respectively, in anyone or
more instances, upon strict performance orallY of the covenants or conditions of this License shall not be
considered as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of said covenants, terms or conditions, but the
same shall continue and remain in full force and effect
5.9. Entire Agreement. This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties relating to
the rights herein granted and the obligations herein assumed, No alteration or variation of this License
shaU be valid or binding unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
5.10. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in performing each and a]l of the terms and
provisions of this License.
5.11. Waiver of Property, Relocation and Condemnation Rights. T~Mobile acknowledges and
agrees that this License does not confer any of the following: a property right or interest or, a right to
relocation or relocation assistance.
5. J 2. Hazardous Matelials. T-Mobile shall not bring any Hazardous Materials onto the Licensed
Premises except for those contained in T-Mobile's back-up power batteries (e.g. lead-acid batteries) and
properly stored~ reasonable quantities of common materials used in telecommunications operation (e.g.
cleaning solvents). T-Mobile shall handle, store and dispose of all HazaJ'dous Materia]s it brings onto the
Licensed Premises in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. IlHazal'dous
Materials" means any substance, chemical~ pollutant or waste that is presently identified as hazardous.
toxic or dangerous under any appHcable federal, state or local law or regulation and specifically includes
but is not limited to asbestos and asbestos containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyl's (PCB,) and
petroleum or other fuels (including crude oil or any fraction or derivative thereof). City makes no
representation or warranty regarding the existence of hazaJ'dous materials on some or all of the Licensed
Premises, whicb are being licensed to T~Mobile in an AS IS condition. T-Mobile is solely responsible for
investigation of any and all Li censed Premises as it sees fit to determine the suitability of the Premises for
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its intended use.
5.13. City Police Powers. Notwithstanding any provision in this License to the contrary, T-Mobile
acknowledges and agrees that City retains any and all police powers authority available at Law or in
equily to rogulate tlle conduct of T.Mobile within lbe Clty or to otherwise act in accordance with the
public healrh, safety and welfare of the City and that nothing in this license is intended to or shall have
the affect of condemning or limiting such authority in any way.
5.14. Umitation on City Liability. Notwithstanding any provision in this License to the contrary T-
Mobile's sole remedies for the CitYs breach of the License shall be (1) termination orche License or one
or more Schedules, as appropriate; (2) specific performance or injunction; or (3) the right to withhold
amounts otherwise due and payable to City hereunder with respect to one or mare Licensed Premises;
provided that; the foregoing limitation on Iiabilily does not apply to Cily's rebate obligation under Section
4.1.6 above. Except as expressly provided in the preceding sentence, in no event shall T-Mobile be
entitled to monetary damages against the City for breach of contract hereunder.
5.15, Condemnation. If a condemning authority takes all of City's Property, or a portion. which in
both parties' opinion is sufficient to render a Premise unsuitable for T -Mobile's use, then the applicable
Schedule shall terminate as of the date when possession is delivered to the condemning authority. In any
condemnation proceeding each party shall be entitled to make a claim against the condemning authority
for just compensation. Sale of all or part of the Premises to a purchaser with the power of eminent
domain shall be treated as a taking by a condemning authority.
5.16 Authorized Signatory. By its signature below, each party: (i) agrees to the terms of this License;
(ii) warrants and represents that it is authorized to enter into this License; and (Hi) warrants and represents
that the person(s) executing dlis License on its behalf is duly authorized to do SOl without the need for any
further action.
6. TERMINATION OF PRlOR LICENSE
6. I. The Master Communications Site License Agreement. dated November 5, 2002, between the City
of Chula Vista and Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC, predecessor-in-interest to T-Mobile, dated November 5,
2002, shall terminate upon payment by T-Mobile to the City of all fees outstanding under the 2002
License.
6.2. The Effective Date of this License shall be the date on which T-Mobile delivers to the City
payment of all fees due under tbe 2002 License.
6.3. The parties agree that the 2002 License shall be tenninated and replaced by this License,
immediately upon T -Mobile's payment to the City of all outstanding fees due under the 2002 License.
The parties expressly agree that the requirements for Termination as set forth in the 2002 License are
amended pursuant to the telTI1S of this License.
[The Next Page is the Signature Page)
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SIGNA TIJRE PAGE TO MASTER COMMUNICATIONS SITE UCENSE AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this License thereby indicating that they have
read and understood same, and indicate their full and complete consent to its terms as of the date first written
above,
Dated: 2oo?
City ofChu!a Vista
By:
Chet)'! Cox, Mayor
Attest:
Susan Bi!!elow Citv Clerk
AODroved as to Foml:
Ann Moore. City Attornev
Dated:
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Title:
Dated:
to -Ib -Or
Exh [bit List to Agreement
(1) Exhibit A Sample lmprovements
(2) Exhibit B Schedule of Premises
App~ as to rarm
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RegIonal Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
Sample T-Mobile Improvements
[fa be hlSerted]
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EXHTBIT B
Attachment I
Schedule of Premises
Each Licensed Premises Should be described in a Schedule in the format outlined below and made palt of this
Attachment !.
Schedule:
T-Mobile Site No:
Commencement Date:
Location:
APN:
Description of Installation (Attach Site Plan):
Building Permit No:
Conditions of Approval:
Note: Violations of these conditions may result in the termination of the right to use this site for wireless
communications (see Section 2.9.4a of the Mastel' Communications Site License Agreement). Also,
pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Agreement the City may add to, delete or modifY this Schedule's
Conditions of Approval at any time during the term of the Agreement to advance a legitimate
governmental interest.
Othe!:
In additjon, all work shall be scheduled in advance and coordinated with parks operations personnel, onsite
recreational staf4 City Engineer and Public Works Staff or other City staff as appropriate prior to commencement
of the work to minimize the potential for conflicts with recreation and other City programs occurring on the site.
The applicant agrees that the site will not be activated until the City has signed off 011 final construction.
CityofChula Vista
Applicant's Authorized City Representatives
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