Report - City of Tustin

Q How will more cell sites and towers benefit the residents of Tusfin and
assistin Emergency Response
A With more families especially teenagers and youth utilizing cell phones as their
primary phones rather than land lines having good cell phone reception is
advantageous for residents and property owners In addition as more people work
from home good reception allows workers to conduct their business from home
Nearly twenty five percent of the population has removed their home landlines over
the last few years
Residents have become more dependent upon cell phones to ensure adequate
notification and response to emergencies resulting from personal emergencies or
from natural disasters This is particularly the case in areas such as California
where there is high fire risk and high earthquake risk Residents and Businesses
want to know that emergency communications will be available when we need it
whether there is a 911 emergency or another slightly less urgent emergency
numbers can also be registered to receive updates on major doat http www AlertOC org
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disasters and what to
Unfortunately large portions of the northerly segments of Tustin in particularly in
Tustin Ranch do not have adequate cellular phone reception thereby hampering
emergency contacts and participation of cell phone owners in countywide
emergency contact resources
Q Does the City make money from licensing the money go
Cell Site Locations Where does
A Yes Where cell sites are located on City property and the City licenses sites to
wireless cell carriers licenses are obtained at market rates comparable to wireless
facilities located on privately owned properties Revenue from cell licenses goes
into the City sGeneral Fund which allows the City to operate and maintain parks and
other municipal facilities This is important given the more recent economic
conditions and reduced revenues that have been available to cities
If you have questions or would like information regarding specific cell site applications
please contact the Tustin Community Development at 714 573 3106 Contact 714
573 3124 for any real estate questions about the City s licensing of cell sites or cell
towers on public property