Rosemead

City Council

F. Termination of License Agreement with SiFi Networks Rosemead LLC On January 10, 2023, the City entered into a License Agreement with SiFi Networks Rosemead LLC ("SiFi") for the design, construction, and operation of a fiber optic network within the public right-of-way. Since execution of the Agreement, SiFi has not met key contractual milestones, including submission of complete design plans and commencement of construction. Following multiple discussions and written correspondence, the City issued a formal Notice of Default. SiFi has not cured the identified deficiencies within the required timeframe and has instead requested substantial extensions to the Agreement schedule. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Find that SiFi Networks Rosemead LLC is in material breach of the License Agreement dated January 10, 2023; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 8 of the Agreement.