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CC - Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement with Time Warner for Use of Culver City Public Right-of-Way to Install Fiber Optic Cable in the Area Near 3652 Eastham Drive.
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Meeting Date: 09/12/2016
Contact Person/Dept: Sammy Romo/PW
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 (09/07/2016);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer 08/26/16
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement with Time Warner for use of Culver City public right-of-way to install fiber optic cable in the area surrounding 3652 Eastham Drive.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Time Warner is proposing to install a new fiber optic pathway for their private customer at 3652 Eastham Drive.
The work involves tying into the existing utility pole on Eastham Drive, then heading north for 3 feet and tying into a proposed vault, then turning west for 8 feet, south for 110 feet, then east for 9 feet into the applicant's private property. 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 130 linear feet. There are no new utility poles proposed along the route.
Legal Framework
Time Warner is the holder of a Certificate of a statewide video franchise issued by the California Public Utilities Commission. This franchise authorizes Time Warner 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 installa...
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