HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-064 N.C.S. 04/18/2005 Ides®lution No.2005-o64~.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT
A "WI-FI HOT SPOT" PILOT PROJECT
IN THE DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SONIC.NET, INC.
RECITALS
WHEREAS,. Sonic.net, Inc, a local internet service provider, has approached the City of
Petaluma to undertake a pilot project to install a wireless Internet connection in the Downtown
Central Business District; and,
W)FIEREAS, Sonic.net, Inc. is the largest local internet service provider (ISP) in Sonoma
County and the first in the County to supply systems specifically designed for outdoor, carrier-
class, metro-scale Wi-Fi meshed networks; and ,
WHEREAS, Sonic.net,. Inc. is developing. a powerful 802.11 broadband Wi-Fi mesh
network designed to provide wireless access to the Internet for mobile computer users; and,
WHEREAS, Sonic.net, Inc. is proposing, a 12-month market trial of their equipment
using City light poles and related facilities to cover downtown Petaluma; and,
WHEREAS, the intention of the project is to test the feasibility of using state-of--the-art
telecommunications technology to make wireless Internet access available to downtown visitors,
merchants, and residents; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the project, compact telecommunications equipment will be
installed on top of traffic signals, streetlights and buildings in the downtown, drawing minimal
power from these sources; and,
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WHEREAS, other than minimal energy costs, there is no other direct cost to the City for
the pilot project; and,
WHEREAS, Sonic.net, Inc. will underwrite the full cost of the equipment, installation
and operation; and,
WHEREAS, if the pilot project is successful in demonstrating financial and technical
feasibility, Sonic.net, Inc. is desirous of entering into a permanent, non-exclusive franchise
agreement, to be negotiated at a later date, to expand its coverage into other areas of the City;
and ,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Petaluma is desirous of enhancing Internet connectivity
for residents, visitors, and merchants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby
authorizes the City Manager to take all appropriate action to implement a Downtown Central
Business District "Wi-Fi Hotspot" Pilot Project, in partnership with Sonic.net, Inc., using public
facilities, such as streetlights and other poles with electrical power.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after one -year of operation, the City Manager is
requested to report back to the City Council on the financial and technical feasibility of
extending the Wi-Fi Internet model to other areas of the City.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting fo
on the ..........1.~............ day of .........c9.1:lTJ.I 20..Q~, by the
following vote.
City Attorney
AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Healy, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Harris ~ ~ ~
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ATTEST: '
City Clerk Mayor
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