Report to Mayor and City Council
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Discussion
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-026, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR CITY USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS" (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The purpose of this Resolution and Policy (Exhibit No. 1) is to effectively integrate and utilize Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology within City departments. This integration aims to enhance the efficiency, safety, and quality of public sector operations. By deploying drones for tasks such as infrastructure inspections, public safety, environmental assessment, and emergency response, the City seeks to leverage UAS technologies to augment its capabilities in delivering services more efficiently and effectively, ensuring compliance with safety and privacy standards.
This policy governs the utilization of drone use by City personnel or contracted work authorized by the City, excluding operations by non-City entities such as commercial operators or hobbyists regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Additionally, it does not amend Chapter 16 of the Carson Municipal Code sections 41601-41605 pertaining to UAS.
It is recommended that the City Council support adoption and approval of this Resolution and Policy as it will provide City staff the necessary guidance to utilize UAS or contract for such services.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
ADOPT Resolution No. 24-026, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR CITY USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS."
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are aircraft without a human pilot onboard that are controlled by an operator on the ground. Drones can be operated for a variety of reasons including...
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