Council learns more about small-cell wireless permitting, OKs 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor design work 1 hour ago
Councilmember Laura Johnson (bottom row – left) questions wireless industry representatives during Tuesday’s council meeting.
Installation of small-cell wireless facilities in city rights of way continued to be a focus of the Edmonds City Council Tuesday night as councilmembers held a second round of discussions on the topic. At issue is a master permit application submitted by New Cingular Wireless to install such facilities, which has raised concerns among some councilmembers and residents.
Councilmembers Tuesday night focused on two issues: the possible health effects of the radio frequency (RF) emitted by any future 5G systems installed, and the aesthetic impact if numerous small-cell facilities were installed close together in the city.
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The Edmonds City Council is set to continue its discussion May 25 regarding a master permit submitted by New Cingular Wireless to install a small-cell wireless facility that could eventually house 5G technology.
Councilmembers will also continue their public hearing for the city’s 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, and will discuss the process for reviewing Edmonds Citizens Housing Commission recommendations as well as next steps for developing additional tree regulations.
The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. To join, comment, view or listen to the Edmonds City Council Meeting in its entirety, paste the following into a web browser using a computer or smart phone: https://zoom.us/j/95798484261. Or join by phone: US: +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 957 9848 4261.
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An update on development activities in Edmonds, a performance review of the city’s Comprehensive Plan and a discussion about the process for reviewing Edmonds Citizens Housing Commission recommendations are among the items on the agenda for the Tuesday, May 11 Edmonds City Council business meeting.
Prior to the 7 p.m. regular meeting, the council will meet in its once-monthly committees, with the following items on the agenda:
4 p.m. Parks and Public Works
– Presentation of the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
– 2020 Traffic Impact Fee Annual Report
– 10-foot street dedications along Puget Drive and 9th Avenue North adjacent to 1414 9th Ave. N.