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could take that as a means for limiting installation; inquired if limitation of towers to <br />industrial and commercial areas would limit ability of service in residential areas; <br />inquired what the "three prong test" means. <br />Councilor Yeh - Expressed appreciation for where the City is now in the process; <br />clarified that it doesn't matter who owns what poles, the outcomes are the same; <br />clarified that there is no 5G in Eugene currently and there would be need for a new <br />permit for new radio frequency; asked about the usage of SG products in residential <br />areas; discussed implications of banning technology in residential areas; expressed <br />appreciation for Councilor Zelenka's inquiry about Oregon HB 3375 and difficulty in <br />doing research on one's own; discussed fears surrounding new technology and <br />appreciation for staff's perspective. <br />Councilor Syrett - Expressed appreciation for Councilor Yeh's clarifications and <br />comments; inquired about operational poles and use of current 4G technology; <br />echoed Councilor Yeh's comments about staff's measured response and City <br />Attorney's administrative approach to regulation to be more nimble in the City's <br />response to FCC regulation and citing; reiterated conversation about fears <br />surrounding new technology; asked staff to resend information sent to council <br />regarding a list summarizing what other communities have done. <br />Councilor Semple - Clarified permitting for turning on 5G technology on new and <br />existing poles; inquired what authority the council or the City has to regulate <br />emissions; asked who has authority over determining aesthetic standards; <br />discussed public frustration and fears of public; asked if council will have research <br />from HB 3375 before technology is upgraded. <br />MOTION AND VOTE <br />Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to extend the meeting. <br />PASSED 8:0. <br />• Councilor Clark- Clarified that most installations are on EWEB poles; clarified <br />permit requirements related to permission of placement on poles; clarified if pole <br />owner has authority to deny permits and City's role in facilitating placement. <br />• Councilor Taylor - Referenced and discussed Councilor Pryor's comments regarding <br />aesthetics of current transformers; discussed aesthetic standards and whether it's <br />possible to remove a device if it is aesthetically displeasing; inquired if council can <br />initiate a requirement for separation and setbacks between devices and homes and <br />if the regulation could be retroactive; discussed desire to know what council can do <br />regarding permitting and installation; asked why exact like -standards are not <br />applied to each installation. <br />• Councilor Zelenka - Discussed standards around aesthetics for various installations <br />of technology in the city; asked staff to send information on aesthetics especially <br />related to the three -pronged test; asked several questions of the City Attorney about <br />the legal impacts of banning installations in residential areas for aesthetics reasons <br />and potential outcomes and timing. <br />• Councilor Evans - Asked what is known about the status of the litigation against the <br />FCC regarding usurping home rule, as well as the status of moving a bill addressing <br />the topic through the U.S. Congress. <br />MINUTES - Eugene City Council October 9, 2019 Page 3 <br />Work Session <br />