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Public Works Agency <br /> www.santa-ana.org/pw <br /> Item # 13 <br /> City of Santa Ana <br /> 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br /> Staff Report <br /> October 21, 2025 <br /> TOPIC: Amendment to Cell Tower Lease at Jerome Park <br /> AGENDA TITLE <br /> First Amendment to Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC, as successor in interest <br /> to Royal Street Communications, LLC, for Communication Tower Facilities at Jerome <br /> Park (Non-General Fund) <br /> RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the lease agreement with <br /> T-Mobile West LLC as successor in interest to Royal Street Communications, LLC for <br /> communication tower facilities at Jerome Park located at 2115 W. McFadden Avenue <br /> with an estimated beginning date of December 10, 2025 through February 19, 2027 for <br /> total revenue, including all extensions, in the amount of $26,833 (Agreement No. A- <br /> 2025-XXX). <br /> GOVERNMENT CODE 484308 APPLIES: Yes <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> The City currently has 17 existing wireless telecommunications facility lease <br /> agreements for cell towers on City park properties. These agreements were made <br /> between 2001 and 2012 and vary in terms, conditions, and format. The cell tower <br /> program is managed by the Public Works Agency, Parks, Fleet, Facilities, and Refuse <br /> Services Division (PWA) who facilitates a standing meeting with a Cell Tower Steering <br /> Committee that includes PWA, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, City <br /> Attorney's Office, and a consultant that has expertise in the field of wireless <br /> communication technology. Revenue generated from these leases fund park <br /> maintenance and improvements. PWA is responsible for managing agreements, site <br /> analysis, and identifying and addressing deferred maintenance needs. <br /> On January 3, 2006, City Council approved a consultant agreement with Telecom <br /> Partners Group, doing business as ATS Communications, to provide services in the <br /> field of wireless communication technology and negotiate leases for wireless cell towers <br /> on behalf of the City. ATS Communications successfully assisted the City in marketing <br /> and facilitating the development of cell towers on City owned parks property. Under the <br /> terms of the agreement, ATS Communications retains 20% of the revenues collected <br /> from each new cell tower lease, over the life of the lease, including any renewals or <br />