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CC - Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement with AT&T for Use of the Public Right-of-Way along Washington Boulevard and Tilden Avenue.
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Meeting Date: January 9, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Sammy Romo/Public Works
Phone Number: (310)253-5619
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/04/2017); (E-Mail) AT&T (12/20/2016)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (12/27/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution approving an encroachment agreement with AT&T for use of Culver City public right-of-way to install fiber optic cable in the area along Washington Boulevard and Tilden Avenue.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
AT&T is proposing to install a new fiber optic pathway to close the gap near the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Tilden Avenue.
The work involves installation of conduit along Washington Boulevard starting 91 feet east of the intersection of Washington Boulevard/Prospect Avenue and heading west for 298 feet to Washington Boulevard/Tilden Avenue, and then turning south into Tilden Avenue for 210 feet, and then west for 15 feet and then up the existing utility pole adjacent to the alley just south of Washington Boulevard. All work will be under ground and installed by directional boring.
The total distance of the new installation in the public right-of-way is 523 linear feet. There are no new utility poles proposed along the route.
Legal Framework
AT&T is the holder of a statewide video franchise issued by the California Public Utilities Commission. This franchise authorizes AT&T to access cities’ rights-of-way for the purpose of constructing and maintaining telecommunication lines along and upon cities’ public rights-of-way. The related federal and state laws require that municipalities allow the installation of telecommunication facilities by holders of statewide video franchises but allow municipalities to impose reasonable time, place and manner regulations pertaining to construction of telecommunications facilities within the City’s rights-of-way.
The City’s time, place and manner regulations will be documented in an Encroachment Agreement between the City and AT&T. To protect the City’s interests, this agreement will contain provisions requiring that AT&T repair any damage to City property, carry adequate liability insurance, defend the City if it is sued for damages caused by AT&T and post a performance bond prior to commencing work on this project.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Per Section 11.20.025B of the Culver City Municipal Code, the City may collect an application fee as compensation for City staff time expended in reviewing telecommunication applications. Based on Resolution No. 2013-R034, the City’s Fee Resolution for Fiscal Year 2016-17, a fee in the amount of $3,927 was paid by AT&T on December 22, 2016.
ATTACHMENTS
1. System Exhibit
2. Proposed Resolution
MOTION
That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement with
AT&T for 523 linear feet of proposed fiber optic telecommunication cable in the public right-of-way along Washington Boulevard and Tilden Avenue;
2. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the documents on behalf of the City