Staff Report
PREPARED BY: PETER DECENA
Chief of Police
Reviewed by: Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Finance Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 406-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 11/20/2018
ITEM NO: 4
DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2018
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: LAUREL PREVETTI, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANGER TO EXECUTE:
A. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SILICON VALLEY REGIONAL
INTEROPERABILITY AUTHORITY (SVRIA).
B. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE GTE MOBILNET OF CALIFORNIA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, DBA
VERIZON WIRELESS (“LICENSOR”) AGREEMENT.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Town Manger to execute:
1. Reimbursement agreement (Attachment 1) with Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability
Authority (“SVRIA”).
2. Second Amendment (Attachment 2) to the GTE Mobilnet of California Limited
Partnership, a California limited partnership, dba Verizon Wireless (“Licensor”)
agreement.
BACKGROUND:
On July 1, 1998, the Town and GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership, a California
limited partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, entered into a License Agreement to allow the Town
to place emergency communications equipment at GTE Mobilnet’s facility located at 40
Fairview Plaza, Los Gatos, CA 95030, referenced as the Stickney radio site (Attachment 3). On
September 15, 2008 a First Amendment to the License Agreement was executed (Attachment
4).
In 2010, the Cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan
Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, San Jose, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale; the Town of Los
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SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANGER TO EXECUTE: REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH SILICON VALLEY REGIONAL INTEROPERABILITY AUTHORITY (SVRIA);
AND EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE GTE MOBILNET OF
CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
DBA VERIZON WIRELESS AGREEMENT.
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BACKGROUND (continued):
Gatos; and the County of Santa Clara entered into a joint powers agreement (“JPA
Agreement”). This agreement formed the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority
(“SVRIA”).
In June of 2015, the Town and SVRIA entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”)
to document the funding and construction of the Silicon Valley Regional Communication
System (“SVRCS”). SVRIA is constructing the SVRCS which includes improvements at the
Stickney site.
Communication is one of the most crucial and vulnerable aspects of responding to and
managing a public safety incident. Currently, the public safety agencies in the County work on
various radio systems which vary in age, capability, and frequency. Most systems cannot
connect to each other impacting routine and disaster response communications. To address
the communication gap, SVRIA was created as a regional interoperable communications
network. SVRIA endeavors to integrate systems and networks with regional public safety
communications systems for comprehensive interoperability, allowing Emergency Response
agencies to communicate with each other during large scale emergencies.
DISCUSSION:
As part of the ongoing effort towards complete interoperability, SVRIA desires to make
additional improvements to the SVRCS System at the Stickney radio site. These changes are set
forth in Exhibit A of Attachment 1. The proposed reimbursement agreement memorializes the
commitment of SVRIA to reimburse the Town for project expenses up to $200,000 incurred for
improvements associated with the SVRCS System at the Stickney site. The initial construction
cost has been estimated to be around $82,000; SVRIA has committed to reimbursements in
addition to this amount to allow for any unexpected expenses.
To allow for the communications equipment configuration necessary for the improvements at
the Stickney site, a Second Amendment with GTE Mobilnet dba Verizon Wireless (Attachment
2) is necessary. The Second Amendment with GTE Mobilnet dba Verizon Wireless addresses
consideration for the right to install and operate the additional equipment, and any associated
increased fees. SVRIA further agrees to reimburse the Town for the increase in the monthly
fees under the Tower License Agreement with Verizon in the initial amount of $1,800.00
annually, commencing on October 1, 2018.
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SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANGER TO EXECUTE: REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH SILICON VALLEY REGIONAL INTEROPERABILITY AUTHORITY (SVRIA);
AND EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE GTE MOBILNET OF
CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
DBA VERIZON WIRELESS AGREEMENT.
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CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the Town Council:
1. Authorize the Town Manger to execute a reimbursement agreement (Attachment 1)
with Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (“SVRIA”);
2. Authorize the Town Manger to execute a Second Amendment (Attachment 2) to the
GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership, a California limited partnership, dba
Verizon Wireless (“Licensor”) agreement.
COORDINATION:
This report was coordinated with the Town Attorney’s Office, and the Finance Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The SVRIA has financially committed reimbursement up to $200,000 for improvements
associated with the build out of the SVRCS system at the Stickney radio site. Project cost will be
recorded as an intergovernmental receivable due from SVRIA to the Town of Los Gatos. SVRIA
agrees to reimburse the Town for the increase in the monthly fee under the Town License
Agreement with Verizon in the initial amount of $1,800 annually. The $1,800 will be absorbed
in the FY 2018/19 Police Department operating budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Attachments:
1. Town of Los Gatos and SVRIA Reimbursement Agreement
2. Second Amendment to GTE Mobile Net/Verizon License Agreement
3. July 1, 1998 Town of Los Gatos Sublease Verizon Agreement
4. September 15, 2008 Town of Los Gatos First Amendment to License Agreement