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b. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01-1552\nGRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P.\nSummary:\nFranchises are legal agreements wherein a local jurisdiction provides a utility\nwith a right to serve customers within its boundaries. Crimson California\nPipeline, L.P. (Crimson), a division of Crimson Midstream, Limited Liability\nCorporation has requested to renew an existing pipeline franchise to operate its\nfacilities within the City’s right-of-way.\nAt the City Council meeting of December 10, 2024, the City Council adopted a\nresolution declaring its intent to grant a 15-year franchise to Crimson and set a\npublic hearing for January 14, 2025. At the City Council meeting of January 14,\n2025, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2025-01-1552, granting a\nfranchise to Crimson. Staff is now presenting Ordinance 2025-01-1553 for\nSecond Reading and adoption. The Ordinance would become effective 30 days\nafter the Second Reading.\nStrategic Plan Goal(s):\nGoal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and\nresilience.\nGoal No. 2 Community Safety: Maintain community safety by supporting public\nsafety services and increasing emergency preparedness.\nRecommendation:\nAdopt Ordinance No. 2025-01-1552, entitled:\nAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,\nCALIFORNIA, GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA\nPIPELINE, L.P. AND THE INTERESTS, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND DUTIES\nTO LAY AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND\nDISTRIBUTING OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR ANY AND ALL\nLAWFUL PURPOSES UNDER AND ALONG THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS,\nALLEYS, AND PLACES, AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST,\nWITHIN THIS CITY.