Extension to the Agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon for Legal Services Related to Cable Television Franchise Issues. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 11/21/05 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of an Extension to the Agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon for Legal Services Related to Cable Television Franchise Issues for the Period of July 1 2005 through March 31 2006 in an Amount Not to Exceed $28 353.00. Item Number: A 2 Contact Person/Dept.: Shelly W. Chagnon Phone Number: (310) 253 6008 Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List (11/16/05); Richards Watson & Gershon (11/15/05) General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X X No Action Item: X Department Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood 11/16/05 City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang 11/16/05 RECOMMENDATION: CAO Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood 11/16/05 That the City Council approve an extension of the Agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon (RWG) for legal services related to cable television franchise issues for the period of July 1 2005 through March 31 2006 in an amount not to exceed $28 353.00. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On August 23 2004 the City Council authorized an Agreement (Attachment 1) in the Amount of $18 000 to contract with RWG. Administration staff has worked with Mr. Bill Rudell of RWG on the cable franchise negotiations during last fiscal year and during recent months. At this time staff recommends amending RWG s contract to include services performed beyond the existing agreement. These services are outlined below: Additional meetings at City Hall with staff Comcast representatives the City Council Cable Subcommittee and at City Council meetings. Protracted negotiations with Comcast concerning the provisions of a new regulatory ordinance. Terms and conditions of a franchise renewal agreement. Corrective action plan whereby electrical code violations will be addressed by Comcast in a timely manner. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:12...
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