HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022.252 (08-16-22) RESOLUTION NO. 2022.252
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE
LOCAL AGENCY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (LATA) GRANT
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT (LUSD) TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO SERVE THE
COMMUNITY'S BROADBAND NEEDS WHICH INCLUDE
POTENTIALLY SERVING AS A RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP)
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2022, the City Council approved a
Development Agreement with SiFi Networks to build a citywide fiber optic network
and the buildout is expected to take about four years to complete; and
WHEREAS, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) such as Gigabit Now or
Monkey Brains could operate the fiber optic network and bill customers for
internet access and the City would collect franchise fees from the ISP; and
WHEREAS, the LUSD is proposing to create a Joint Powers Authority or
cooperative with the City of Lynwood to take advantage of the fiber optic network
being built by SiFi Networks to provide more affordable high-speed internet for
residents, businesses, and those affected by the digital divide in Lynwood using
an alternative option; and
WHEREAS, the alternative option that is currently being explored is for the
City to work cooperatively with the LUSD to act as a 'white-label' ISP working with
an ISP and sell internet services directly at a deeper discount to Lynwood
residents, students, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, in order to ascertain if this would be a viable business model,
the LUSD is applying for a LATA grant to help prepare a feasibility study to
identify if these goals can be met with a net long-term positive outcome ultimately
requesting a letter of support from the City of Lynwood to apply for the LATA
Grant to build an advanced broadband network in the City of Lynwood using the
draft letter of support is shown as Exhibit A to be signed by the Mayor or designee
approved as to form by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and
declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them
herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Lynwood authorizes the
Mayor or designee to sign the letter of support approved as to form by the City
Attorney.
Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on
behalf of the City of Lynwood.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately
upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August 2022.
Jorge va M
City of Lynvwod
ATTEST:
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk Erni H rnandez, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Noel Tapia Peter Han, Director of Technology
City Attorney Services
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lynwood at a meeting held on the 16th day of AUGUST, 2022.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO
TEM SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT : NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
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Maria Quinonez,
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and
the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above
foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2022.252 on file in my
office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein
stated. Dated this 16th day of AUGUST, 2022.
Maria Quinonez,
City Clerk
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