City Attorney report and Ordinance relative to renewing a franchise granted to the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International of Los Angeles to install and maintain an Information Technology Systems facility in the public right-of-way.

Summary

This ordinance renews a franchise for the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International of Los Angeles (CSCCI) to maintain an Information Technology Systems facility in the public right-of-way. The original franchise was granted in 2015 for a ten-year term and is set to expire. The renewal is for another ten years, through June 30, 2035. The facility involves a four-inch diameter conduit containing copper and fiber optic cables, located in the public right-of-way at North Bronson Avenue, connecting the CSCCI buildings at 1830 North Bronson Avenue and 5930 Franklin Avenue. The purpose is to provide a secure, hard-wired telecommunications link between these buildings. The renewal is subject to various conditions, including compliance with laws, safety standards, and payment of annual franchise fees. The franchise fee is calculated at $5.00 per linear foot, per year, per conduit, with an estimated annual payment of $300 based on 60 linear feet of conduit. The total franchise fee over the ten-year term is projected to be $3,000, plus a $2,500 application fee.

Citizen Impact

This is a renewal of an existing franchise for a private telecommunications link between two buildings owned by the Church of Scientology. There is no direct impact on residents as it does not involve public services or affect general public access to the right-of-way.

Confidence

high