Resolution No202109Resolution of the San Diego Association of Governments SANDAGSetting Forth Support to Increase Broadband Access to Throughout the San Diego RegionWHEREASSANDAG is the designated Met ID: 889219
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401 B Street, Suite 800San Diego, CA 92101Phone (619) 699Fax (619) 699sandag.org Resolution No.2021 09 Resolution of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG Setting Forth Support to Increase Broadband Access to Throughout the San Diego Region WHEREAS,SANDAG is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the San Diego RegionWHEREAS, SANDAG icommitted tobringing the region’s diverse residents and local partners together with unifying regional plans, policies, and programs that result in more healthy, sustainable, and economically resilient communities; �� &#x/Att;¬he; [/; ott;&#xom ];&#x/BBo;&#xx [3;.7;ɡ ;6.0; 31;.72;&#x 47.;甩&#x ]/S;&#xubty;&#xpe /;oot;r /;&#xType;&#x /Pa;&#xgina;&#xtion;&#x 000;&#x/Att;¬he; [/; ott;&#xom ];&#x/BBo;&#xx [3;.7;ɡ ;6.0; 31;.72;&#x 47.;甩&#x ]/S;&#xubty;&#xpe /;oot;r /;&#xType;&#x /Pa;&#xgina;&#xtion;&#x 000;8 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;WHEREAS,developing strategies tobridge the digital divide would assist in implementing the Regional Planand Sustainable Communities Strategiesandthe development of future Regional Plansand Sustainable Communities Strategies.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the SANDAGBoard of DirectorsDeclares that bridging the digital divide is integral to developing a healthy, resilientand economically competitive region;Supports rules, regulations, programsand funding opportunities by the United States Federal Communications Commission and California Public Utilities Comm
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ission support broadband deployment opportunities to bridge the digital divide;Supports Executive Order N20 signed August 14, 2020 that seeks to accelerate work towards closing gaps in access to reliable broadband networks throughout California;Supports collaboration with local jurisdictions within the region, broadband providers, school districts 12), community college districts, universities, communitybasedorganizations and business stakeholders, Regional Broadband Consortiums, California Emerging Technology Fund, MPOs, the Stateof California and other federal, state,and regional organizations that have similar goals to increase broadband access;Hereby directs staff to develop a Digital Equity Strategy and Action Plan, based on a broadband gap analysis and needs assessment, that brings regional stakeholders together to identify model policies, tools, and implementation strategies to close the Digital Divide in the San Diego region.PASSED AND ADOPTED this of January 2021 Attest: Chair Secretary Member Agencies : Cities of Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, LaMesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, and Countyof San Diego. Advisory Members: California Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transit System, North County Transit District, Imperial County, U.S.Department of Defense, Port of San Diego, San Diego County Water Authority, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, and Mexico