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a world where you can communicate
virtually anytime, with anyone, anywhere.

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government + community + industry

a n - i n t e r a c t i v e - d i a l o g u e

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t h e - w i r e l e s s - r e v o l u t i o n
a n d - t h e - b a y - a r e a

i s s u e s . a n d . t h e i r . e f f e c t s . o n . o u r . c o m m u n i t i e s






THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS

wireless communications workshop


THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1996

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WELCOME TO WIRELESS

Last year, there were more than 9.6 million new wireless subscribers in the United States, for a total of 34 million - that's 13% of our population.

Wireless technology - including cellular, paging, Enhanced Specialized Mobil Radio (ESMR) and the forthcoming Personal Communications System (PCS) - is revolutionizing the way people communicate.

Wireless opens a new world of possibilities. It's a tool that's making communication for families, businesses, government, and emergency personnel more accessible, more dependable, and less expensive than ever before.

The possibilities capture the imagination and boggle the mind.

Yet, there are many questions.

What is the future of wireless communication? How does the technology work? Where will antenna sites be needed, and how many? How can wireless carriers and local government work together?

Join with other community leaders, decision makers, and industry experts to discuss the future of wireless communications, to share with each other our concerns and goals, and to understand what it means for your community. Wireless is no longer just a vision for the future, it's the communication of today.

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preliminary program

8:00 AM REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

8:30 AM WELCOME AND OPENING COMMENTS
Eugene Leong, ABAG Executive Director

8:45 AM THE WIRELESS WORLD: MAXIMIZING TECHNOLOGICAL OPPORTUNITIES

10:30 AM THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS BILL -
Suzanne Toller, Legal Advisor for Wireless and Cable, Federal Communications Commission

10:30 AM NATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS
Dr. Jerry Bushberg- UC Davis School of Medicine.

11:00 AM WIRELESS IN THE BAY AREA: NETWORK DESIGN AND SITE SELECTION PROCESS
Gregory Sweet - President, Acquire Telecom Services
Josam Ozyp - Consultant of Regulatory Fares for Communication System Development, Inc.

11:30 PMWIRELESS IN THE BAY AREA - THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERSPECTIVE
 Lucian Blazej - San Francisco Planning Director
Brian Moura - San Carlos Assistant City Manager
Joe Perez - Sonoma County Assistant City Manager
Dick Spees - Oakland City Councilmember

12:30 PMLUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Dr. Harry Saal, Smart Valley, Inc.

2:00 PMPANEL: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Emergency Services, Sitting on Public Facilities, Co-location, Aesthetics, and Legal Issues
Jim Derryberry - San Jose Deputy Planning Director
Doug Eads - Fremont Deputy City Manager
Jeffrey Redding - Napa County Planning Director
Eloise Thorton - Oakland Senior Planner
Paul Valle-Riestra - Walnut Creek Assistant City Manager
Alex Amoroso - Senior Municipal Planner, Pacific Municipal Consultants
Stephen Ledoux - Attorney at Law, Mackenzie & Albritton

3:30 PMWORKING TOGETHER IN THE FUTURE
 Eugene Leong - ABAG Executive Director
Linda Perry - Project Coordinator, Telecom 101

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registration

MEMBERS: $40
NON-MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC: $60

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY
PLEASE CALL KATHI CARKHUFF AT 510.464.7960.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 16, 1996 -
Sorry, no refunds or cancellations after this date.

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1996
THE OAKLAND MARRIOTT CITY CENTER
1001 BROADWAY, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94607
510.451.4000

The Marriott is holding a limited number of rooms
at the government rate of $79.


Directions and parking information will be mailed with your confirmation.