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The Government Operations Committee recommends that the City Council approve a franchise renewal and transfer for PS Southern California One, LLC. The committee is asking the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that would allow this company to continue operating a telecommunications facility in the city's public rights-of-way for a 10-year term.
Official recommendation
APPROVE the franchise renewal and transfer application request from PS Southern California One, LLC as detailed in the July 15, 2025 Information Technology Agency (ITA) report, attached to the Council file. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to effectuate said franchise renewal and transfer for a ten-year term as detailed in the July 15, 2025 ITA report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that approval of the renewal of this IT System franchise will generate $2,500 in application fees and $450 in annual franchise fees over the next ten years for a total of $4,500 during the ten-year term of the franchise. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Government Operations Committee Report 10-21-25 Report from Information Technology Agency dated 7-15-25