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CC - Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement with Charter Communications, Inc. for Use of the Public Right-of-Way Starting at 3840 Watseka Avenue and Running Northwards to the City Boundary.
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Meeting Date: February 12, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Christopher Evans/PW
Phone Number: 310.253.5621
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/06/18); (E-Mail) Charter Communications, Inc. (01/04/18)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (01/31/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving an encroachment agreement with Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter) for use of the public right- of- way to install 70 feet of fiber optic cable starting at 3840 Watseka Avenue and running northwards to the City Boundary.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Charter is proposing to install a new fiber optic pathway for their private customer at 9640 Venice Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.
The work involves installing new underground conduit and fiber optic line. The route begins at the existing service vault at 3840 Watseka Avenue. The conduit will then run 70 feet north across the City boundary and into the City of Los Angeles.
The total distance of the new installation in the public right-of-way is 70 linear feet. There are no utility poles proposed along the route. All work will be underground and placed via directional boring.
Legal Framework
Charter is the holder of a statewide video franchise issued by the California Public Utilities Commission. This franchise authorizes Charter to access cities' rights-of-way for the purpose of constructing and maintaining teleco...
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