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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
02/15/2022
5:30 PM
Closed Session 4:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 5:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
205 SOUTH WILLOWBROOK AVENUE
COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220
OPENING
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
(Persons wishing to address the City Council on the Closed Session items may do so at this time.
Comments are limited to one (1) minute per speaker and shall be limited to Closed Session agenda items)
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2/15/2022 5:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION – 4:30 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Compton, LASC Case No. 19PSCV00135
Michael Fletcher, et al. v. City of Compton, LASC Case No. BC670866 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54856.9(a)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S)
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are routine and expected to be non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion unless a Council Member requests an item be removed or discussed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. JANUARY 18, 2022
CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DECLARING SIX (6) FIRE DEPARTMENT AGED OUT FIRE ENGINES AS
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF SAID
VEHICLES TO BIT PROS FIRE SERVICE TRUCK AND AMBULANCE REPAIR
CITY MANAGER
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE
CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR ANNUAL FUNDING CONTRIBUTION ($30,000)
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2/15/2022 5:30 PM
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER TO
THE UNIFIRST UNIFORM COMPANY TO PROVIDE UNIFORMS FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT - PARKS
MAINTENANCE DIVISION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ($7000)
REGULAR AGENDA
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES AND
CITY COUNCIL
5. APPOINTMENT(S) OF OFFICERS, COUNCIL MEMBERS,
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES -
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
(SCAG) ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (MAY 5-6, 2022)
6. ABOLISHMENT AND OR CREATION OF
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
7. LEGISLATION UPDATE REPORT - Caliph & Mel Assagai, California Policy Solutions
8. PRESENTATION - DISCLOSURES IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REGARDING PENSION AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (City Controller) (Reschedule to February 22, 2022)
NEW BUSINESS
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THIRD AMENDMENT
TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A
PURCHASE ORDER FOR INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP TO PROVIDE ON-CALL CIVIL AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES ($343,520)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 2/22/2022 @ 5:30 PM
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JANUARY 18, 2022
The Compton City Council Closed Session meeting was called to order at 4:43 p.m. by Mayor Emma Sharif. The Moment of Silence Ceremony and the Pledge of Allegiance was also led by Mayor Sharif.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present – M. Chambers, J. Bowers, Mayor E. Sharif Council Members Absent – I. Galvan (Entered the meeting at 6:10 p.m.), L. Darden
Other Officials Present: E. Perrodin, A. Godwin, B. Mims, R. Simpson
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Title: City Manager Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT Title: City Manager Pursuant to California Government Section 54957
City Attorney Eric Perrodin requested a closed session for discussion of a public employee and temporary appointment of the City Manager, pursuant to California Government Section 54957.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
On motion by Chambers, seconded by Bowers, the City Council voted to recess to closed session at 4:45 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Bowers, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Galvan, Darden
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
On motion by Chambers, seconded by Bowers, the Council reconvened at 6:09 p.m. by the following roll call vote:
Council Members Present: Chambers, Bowers, Sharif
Council Members Absent: Galvan, Darden
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Perrodin reported that the City Council renewed the City Manager’s current contract until there is an appointment of a new City Manager.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. CERTIFICATE RECOGNITION - 2021 Third District Toy Giveaway - Compton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Connecting Compton, Esperanza Health and Wellness Center, Pacific Drayage Services, Pizza Studio Compton, IIu Johnson, Sandra Lightner (Councilman Bowers)
Councilman Bowers presented certificates of recognition and commendations to the Compton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Connecting Compton, Esperanza Health and Wellness Center, Pacific Drayage Services, Pizza Studio Compton, IIu Johnson, Sandra Lightner. These community members were honored for their sponsorship and support of the 2021 Third District Toy Giveaway as well as their dedicated and continued service to the Compton community.
1. 5:35 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO. 950, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NO. 2021-002 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 83433 CASE NO. 2021-002
On motion by Galvan, seconded by Chambers, the public hearing was opened at 6:17 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Galvan, Bowers, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Darden
Robert Delgadillo, Senior Planner, presented the Staff report and reported that the Olson Company is requesting that the City Council approve a proposed General Plan amendment changing the General Plan land use designation of 250 N. Central Ave from Mixed Use (MU) to General Commercial (GC). Presently, the existing General Plan Mixed Use (MU) land use designation is not fully consistent with the existing zoning of Limited Commercial. The Olson Company is proposing to change the existing land use designation to increase its’ level of consistency.
The Olson Company is proposing to develop a 57-unit attached condominium project on a 2.55- acre site located at 250 N. Central Ave. with a proposed density of 23 unit per acre. However, the existing land use designation of Mixed Use only permits a maximum density of 17 units per acre.
Therefore, the Olson Company is requesting general plan amendment approval to change the land use designation from Mixed Use to General Commercial. The General Commercial land use designation permits a maximum density of 29 units per acre which is consistent with the 29 units per acre permitted by the existing Limited Commercial zoning. The proposed General commercial designation will achieve a higher level of consistency and allow the applicant to take advantage of the full potential of the zoning.
John Reekstin, Olson Company, detailed the work performed by Olson Company concerning the community outreach to address the concerns of the residents. Mr. Reekstin indicated that the company is very proud of their outstanding construction record, noting that the company goes through a rigorous third-party inspection program that ensures the high quality of their product.
He further indicated that the Olson company attends quarterly homeowner association meetings for a minimum of 10 years, and further assist those associations in maintaining their community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE HEARING
Lynn Boone questioned who will oversee the project and further noted that there is an industrial building near the location which is causing problems for the area. Ms. Boone noted that the Olson Company’s project on Willow Walk has experienced numerous problems, as the homes are substandard and falling apart. She further indicated that the Olson Company has not provided a picture of their proposed development and further questioned how many of the proposed homes will actually be affordable for the residents.
Mark Smith questioned how the reimbursement fund allocation will work and whether there will be a special fund in terms of reimbursing the community relative to the development. Mr. Smith also questioned what consideration and support will be given with regard to public safety and whether the current Fire Department apparatus and manpower will support the high density of the location. Mr. Smith then raised concerns relative to how the proposed project fits into the City’s General Plan.
There being no further public comments, it was moved by Chambers, seconded by Galvan the hearing was closed at 6:42 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Galvan, Bowers, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Darden
Councilman Bowers expressed his concern for public safety for the proposed development with only one way in and one way out, and further questioned why there was no environmental impact study included with the staff report.
Mr. Reekstin indicated that the Olson Company works closely with the Compton Fire Department and the City to address any concerns relative to public safety and density.
Mr. Antwine indicated that the environment impact review was performed as part of the project development.
Councilmember Chambers thanked Staff and the Olson Company for their work performed with the proposed development and further noted that an environmental impact study should have been included with the report. Councilmember Chambers then indicated that the City Council must do what is in the best interest of the community and provide the quality-of-life resources and affordable housing for the community. Councilmember Chambers then questioned the ingress and egress logistics for Fire Department Personnel.
5:45 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - ORDERING THE VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 1435 S. SANTA FE AVENUE (STREET VACATION NO. 21-001)
On motion by Galvan, seconded by Chambers the hearing was opened at 6:48 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Chamber, Galvan, Bowers, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Darden
Robert Delgadillo, Senior Planner, reported that the applicant, MW Fingerhut, LLC, is requesting approval to vacate a right-of-way easement from of the property located at 1435 S.
Santa Fe Ave.
The vacation area has a maximum length of 316 feet and a maximum width of 60 feet and has a total area of 17,096 square feet. The street easements running through the center of the property do not connect to any street or public right-of-way. The City of Compton Public Works Dept. has no intention of utilizing these easements and does not foresee the need to construct a street on the subject property.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE HEARING
Ellen Fingerhut Whittier indicated that her family has owned the property in question and the contiguous properties since 1970 and added that her family would like to sell the property and have it redeveloped for the benefit of the City of Compton. She further indicated that the property was formerly a single parcel even though it had separate parcel numbers. Ms. Whittier indicated that the property would bring in significant tax dollar resources upon the completion of any type of redevelopment.
Lynn Boone raised concerns that the community members are not being informed of what is taking place in the City of Compton and added that the City regularly places legal notices in the Compton Bulletin, however, the Bulletin is not a generally circulated newspaper. Ms. Boone noted that developers often approach the City with projects and become rich, however, the residents are not reimbursed or benefit from the projects.
There being no further comments, it was moved by Galvan, seconded by Chambers the hearing was closed at 7:01 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Chamber, Galvan, Bowers, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Darden
Councilmember Chambers thanked Ms. Fingerhut for her comments and further stressed the importance of the additional revenue that this project could bring to the community, in addition to removing the blight at the location.
Councilman Bowers questioned the size of the property.
Mr. Delgadillo responded that the parcel size is approximately 4 acres.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Ellen Fingerhut stated that the property size is 4.52 acres just under 20,000 square feet, further adding that the family has owned the property since 1970.
Richard Earl, President-Concerned Citizens of Compton, urged the City Councilmembers to earnestly listen to the issues and concerns raised by the residents. He further indicated that the Olson company is constructing developments all over the City, and the residents should be receiving benefits from these projects. Mr. Earl referenced the increase in crime and high number of Homicides in the City and questioned the Council’s plan to increase safety in Compton. He urged the Council to eradicate all the illegal marijuana dispensaries and place the Code Enforcement Division under the control of City Attorney Perrodin and also provide the Officers with weapons. Mr. Earl concluded by stating that the Artesia Bridge must be repaired as soon as possible.
Maria Villareal, CEO of the Latino Chamber of Commerce, informed the City that she came before the City Council a week ago and introduced Diagnostic Centers community partners Adriana and Ricardo, who would be working with the Chamber to provide free covid-19 testing for the residents. Ms. Villareal then reported that the testing site was visited by Code Enforcement Officers who ordered them to stop testing. Ms. Villareal then stated that she had all the necessary documentation to provide testing and requested that the City Council assist her and the community partners in allowing the testing to resume.
Adriana Hernandez commented that she works in collaboration with the Latino Chamber of Commerce providing Covid-19 testing to the Compton community. Ms. Hernandez informed the City Council and community that she is offering 2 types of tests---the PCR test kits with results within 10 minutes. She further noted that she also works with a diagnostic lab who provide test results to the residents. Ms. Hernandez informed the community that the testing services are available to the residents free of charge.
Lashawn Young raised concerns that she was unable to view City Council meetings on television and further noted that many other residents were also unable to view the meetings. Ms. Young further indicated that the current residents are having severe problems with the homes that were built across the street from the Compton airport such as gas line problems and many other problems and concerns relative to the properties. Ms. Young then indicated that the HOA has not provided solutions or assistance to the residents and cautioned the City Council against allowing the Olson Company to build additional housing units in the City of Compton.
Travis Martin reported that on numerous occasions, illegal street takeovers occur in her neighborhood and further indicated that near the area of Stockton and Grandee and 136th Streets the streets have been torn up with the cars repeatedly preforming “donuts” in the intersections.
Ms. Martin suggested that the Council order the Compton Sheriffs to patrol the areas to deter this illegal behavior before someone is injured or property damage occurs.
Miller Martin commented that he would like to meet with the City Council to discuss some of the solutions to some of the problems in the City. Mr. Martin indicated that the Compton Sheriffs are not equipped to handle the illegal vehicle activity that occurs on an ongoing basis on the City streets. He suggested that the City bring in the California Highway Patrol who specialize in traffic control.
Humberto Espelito thanked the people in Compton who want to make a change for the good.
Mr. Espelito stated that there are many empty lots around the City which can be used to house the homeless residents. He concluded by urging everyone to work together in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Marjorie Shipp raised concerns regarding various Compton Municipal Code violations in her neighborhood with loud parties, illegal horse stall rentals, and other violations, however, the Code Enforcement Department is not issuing citations. Ms. Shipp further indicated that she contacted Republic Waste regarding the blue bins being left out on the street days after trash pick and they informed her that the City is supposed to enforce the law relative to any violations. Ms. Shipp encouraged the City Council to hire a new City Manager that is competent to work with the entire City Council and do what is in the best interest of the City of Compton.
Mark Smith cautioned the Council to seriously consider the issues and concerns raised by the residents and respectfully work in conjunction with the community members to do what is in the best interest of the community while benefiting the City. Mr. Smith commented that the public rights-of-ways are being taken away as a result of the homeless encampments and illegal vehicle street takeovers. He urged the City Council to act and work together with the community to find solutions to eradicate the problems and improve the entire Compton community. (Councilmember Chambers out at 7:45 p.m., returned at 7:50 p.m.) Lynn Boone raised allegations regarding the actions and inactions of the City Attorney and further requested that the City Attorney address the numerous violations committed against the City Charter. Ms. Boone then stated that the City Charter requires the City to have a newspaper of general circulation in Compton, however, the Compton Bulletin is simply ‘dropped off’ at City Hall and does not meet the general circulation requirement. Ms. Boone concluded by referencing Section 1305 of the City Charter which allows the electors of the City the power of the initiative, referendum and recall.
Fidel Marquez raised concerns regarding the daily fires being set every night by the homeless population on Central Avenue. He urged the City Council to act before another disaster happens.
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. DECEMBER 21, 2021 (Approved)
DECEMBER 27, 2021- Special (Approved)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO
THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE ANNUAL
WASTE DISCHARGE PERMIT FEES ($17,834) (Approved Resolution Number 25,599)
On motion by Galvan, seconded by Bowers, the consent agenda was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members –Galvan, Bowers, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Chambers, Darden
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
4. PRESENTATION - ROLE OF VARIOUS CITY STAFF IN THE PENSION AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS CYCLE (City Controller)
City Controller Sharon Rahban explained the role of various City Staff in the Pension and Other Post Employment Benefit Cycle (OPEB). Ms. Rahban provided a list for the various roles administrative components as listed below:
City Treasurer:
• Recommendation of Investment Strategy
• Recommendation of Various Funding Scenarios
• Monitoring of Investments
• Related to:
• City Pension Funds
• Pension Trust Funds
City Controller:
• Accumulating and Reporting Liability information
• Making Contribution Payments
• Accounting for receipts and disbursements related to Pension and OPEB • Research into various funding scenarios
City Manager:
• Making recommendations on and efficiently managing (future Pension or OPEB) Cost Drivers
• Labor Costing and Budget Integration
• Research into various funding scenarios
City Council:
• Approval of Union Memo of Understanding (MOU’s), Salary schedules, and Benefit offerings
Actuarial Consultant:
• Mathematical Calculation of the Long-term liability by employee group • [Factoring benefit parameters such as vesting, and other assumptions that go into the calculation]
• Research into various funding scenarios
CALPERS:
• Administers the Payment of Pension and OPEB Benefits to Retirees • Collects Contributions from the City and Invests the funds to earn interest revenue to help pay for the future liability
The complete power point presentation is on file/available for review in the City Clerk’s Office.
NEW BUSINESS
5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2021-002, A REQUEST TO
CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM MIXED USE TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 250 N. CENTRAL
AVENUE – (Removed from agenda)
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTH RENEWAL
AGREEMENT WITH AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO BIGBELLY FOR THE RENTAL AND SERVICING OF SIX (6) DOUBLE KIOSK (BIGBELLY AND SMARTBELLY) STATIONS ($24,300.00)
It was moved by Galvan, seconded by Chambers, that the resolution be adopted.
Don Nguyen, Water Department Manager, explained that this system is designed to be used in public spaces and to help manage litter reduction and achieve beverage recycling in one simple place. It provides the ability to measure the capacity at any given time and to track and schedule pickups thereby achieving better cost savings and providing for a more pleasing collection area.
Councilman Galvan questioned whether Request for Proposals was issued for this service.
Mr. Nguyen stated that this is a renewal of the previous service agreement.
Resolution Number 25,600 entitled ‘A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWENTY-FOUR (24)
MONTH RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO BIGBELLY FOR THE RENTAL AND SERVICING OF SIX (6) DOUBLE KIOSK (BIGBELLY AND SMARTBELLY) STATIONS’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Galvan, Bowers, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Darden
WAIVER OF AGENDA TO CONSIDER SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM – LOUISE
WESSON - WAIVER OF FEES
City Attorney Perrodin indicated that the request qualifies as a subsequent need item and may be considered by the City Council.
On motion by Galvan, seconded by Chambers, the City Council voted to consider the subsequent need item by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Galvan, Bowers, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Darden
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM - REQUST FOR LOUISE WESSON
City Manager Simpson indicated that the family of Mrs. Louise Wesson request a fee waiver for the use of the Dollarhide Center for her repast on January 22, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
On motion by Galvan, seconded by Chambers, the requested for the fee waiver for the repass of Louise Wesson was approved by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Galvan, Bowers, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Darden
(Councilman Galvan exited the meeting at 8:08 p.m.)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Chambers offered the following communications/announcements:
Encouraged the community to request their free Covid-19 testing kits from the US Post Office by visiting: https://www.usps.com/covidtests.
Thanked the Eastside Riders for their participation in a wonderful day of cleaning up the City of Compton.
Announced that the annual census of people experiencing homelessness will take place from February 22-24, 2022.
Requested that the City Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Mrs. Louise Wesson and Tasha Stewart.
Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
Encouraged the community to request their free Covid-19 testing kits by visiting www.covidtest.gov or call his liaison Alicia Thompson at 310-605-5612. Commented that he will continue his discussion with the Compton Unified School District concerning their assistance with the development of the Compton Library. Invited the community to attend the 3rd District Town Hall meeting scheduled for January 29, 2022, at Burrell MacDonald Park.
Mayor Sharif offered the following communications/announcements:
Mayor Sharif requested that the City Manager explore the options on providing for community input at the City Council meetings in the event the Council is required to return to virtual meetings because of the insurgence of the coronavirus. Mayor Sharif commented that she has received a number of complaints regarding the inadequate function of the Compton app on the City’s website and further requested that the City Manager investigate the functionality of this important tool used by the residents.
Mayor Sharif announced that Compton Community College and St. John's Well Child & Family Center is providing Covid-19 vaccines using their on-campus health center as a vaccination pod. The Covid-19 vaccine is FREE to all eligible persons -- Please visit ph.lacounty.gov/vaccineappointment or VaccinateLACounty.com. Mayor Sharif also indicated that her office will continue to distribute free Covid-19 testing kits and invited the community to contact her office at (310) 605-5597. She also stated that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is also distributing free rapid result Covid-19 testing kits at 12726 S. Mona Blvd with no appointment necessary. Mayor Sharif announced that the California Mortgage Relief Program is open to all eligible Californians who are currently experiencing pandemic-related hardships and have fallen behind on their housing payments. Applicants for the program should contact their mortgage company or a HUD-certified housing counselor at 1-800-569- 4287.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Chambers, seconded by Bowers, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Louise Wesson, Tasha Steward, Edward Johnson, Michelle Jamerson and Don L. Edwards, at 8:21 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Bowers, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Galvan, Darden
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON February 15, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DECLARING SIX (6) FIRE DEPARTMENT AGED OUT
FIRE ENGINES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING
THE DONATION OF SAID VEHICLES TO BIT PROS FIRE SERVICE
TRUCK AND AMBULANCE REPAIR
SUMMARY
City Council adoption of the attached Resolution will declare six (6) aged out Fire Apparatus, listed in Exhibit “A”, as surplus property and authorize the donation of said vehicles.
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department has stored six (6) aged out Fire Engines at Career Link at 700 N. Bullis for several years now. These units have been pillaged by opportunist illegally gaining access to Career Links property when closed for business. The Fire Department Officials only have documentation for two (2) of the Apparatus.
The other four Apparatus bare no identification tags such as Vehicle Identification Numbers. Two (2) of the Apparatus belonged to the Jim Shern Fire Academy and were donated by other agencies to assist the Academy with their training needs.
Staff has inspected the vehicles and determined that it is in the best interest of the City to remove these units from the parking area at 700 N. Bullis to avoid further nefarious activity.
These Apparatus’s have been used beyond their economical and/or useful life span whereby declaring the vehicles as surplus property. These surplus vehicles will be donated to Bit Pros Fire Service Truck and Ambulance Repair. By making this donation, the recipient has agreed to come and remove all Apparatus creating new storage space to meet the City’s needs. Staff will make the necessary arrangements for the disposal of the vehicles.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
Section 4-11.10 of the Compton Municipal Code states that “Whenever the City has any materials, supplies, equipment and other personal property which it no longer needs for municipal purposes, or which has become unfit for use for municipal purposes, the City Manager shall provide for the sale, donation or
2. Staff Report - Declaration of Surplus Property
February 15, 2022, page 2
destruction of such materials, supplies, equipment or other personal property by such means as he or she shall find most advantageous to the City. In the event such materials, supplies, equipment or other personal property has a sale value of more than $500, the City Manager shall obtain the consent and approval of the City Council before authorizing the sale, donation or disposal thereof.” In order to declare these aged out vehicles no longer used in the Fire Department’s Fleet as surplus property, City Council authorization is necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact to the City or the Fire Department. The benefit being received of the pick-up of the vehicles is estimated to be approximately an average of $400 per vehicle. Because the City is a non-profit entity, the donation of the ambulances will not go towards any type of taxable interest or benefit.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council declare, pursuant to Section 4-11.10 of the Compton Municipal Code, the vehicles listed in the attached Exhibit “A”, as no longer needed or unfit for municipal purposes and authorize the donation to Bit Pros Fire Service Truck and Ambulance Repair.
ANTHONY L ADAMS SR.
INTERIM FIRE CHIEF
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
RONERICK SIMPSON
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. _____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DECLARING SIX (6) FIRE DEPARTMENT AGED OUT FIRE ENGINES
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF
SAID VEHICLES TO BIT PROS FIRE SERVICE TRUCK AND
AMBULANCE REPAIR
WHEREAS, the City of Compton Fire Department has an Apparatus Maintenance Fund which supports the vehicle and mobile equipment needs for the Suppression and EMS Division; and
WHEREAS, staff has inspected the Apparatus’s and has determined there are six (6) vehicles that have been used beyond their economical and/or useful life span and may be declared as surplus property; and
WHEREAS, Section 4-11.10 of the Compton Municipal Code states that whenever the City has any materials, supplies, equipment and other personal property which it no longer needs for municipal purposes, or which has become unfit for use for municipal purposes, the City Manager shall provide for the sale, donation or destruction of such materials, supplies, equipment or other personal property by such means as he or she shall find most advantageous to the City. In the event such materials, supplies, equipment or other personal property has a sale value of more than $500, the City Manager shall obtain the consent and approval of the City Council before authorizing the sale, donation or disposal thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of Fire Department Staff that it is in the best interest of the City to remove these vehicles from service by means of Donation to Bit Pros Fire Service Truck and Ambulance Repair.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council does hereby declare that the six (6) City vehicles listed in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein, are no longer needed for municipal purposes and/or have become unfit for municipal purposes and is authorized to be donated to Bit Pros Fire Service Trucks and Ambulance Repair.
SECTION 2. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Controller, City Clerk and Fire Department.
SECTION 3. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ________ day of _____________, 2022.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Resolution No. _______
ATTEST:
___________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Alita Godwin, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the ________ day of _______________, 2022.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERSNOES: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS- ___________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
February 15, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE
ORDER TO THE CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR ANNUAL FUNDING
CONTRIBUTION ($30,000)
SUMMARY
Since 2006, the City of Compton has been a member of the California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority (“Authority”). The attached resolution will authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to the Authority in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) as Compton’s annual contribution to the Authority for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year.
BACKGROUND
In 2001, the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Gardena and Hawaiian Gardens (the “Founding Members”) formed the California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority (the “Authority”). Pursuant to California Government Code Section 6500 et seq., the Founding Members executed a Joint Powers Agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement was amended in September 2006 to admit the City of Compton and the City of Inglewood as “Trade Members.”
The members of the Authority consist of cities that are authorized to license the operation and ownership of card clubs (i.e. gaming establishments) and regulate the operations thereof. The Authority was formed as a coalition of cities that seek to protect their constituents and ensure the continuation of revenues collected from gaming establishments within their cities. More specifically, the Authority identifies as some of the purposes for which it was created as : (1) to promote and protect the gaming economy of the member cities of the Authority; (2) to seek opportunities for gaming beneficial to the member cities and gaming establishments within their boundaries; (3) to advance the interests of member cities on issues of gaming; (4) to support the interests of gaming establishments in the member cities at regional, state and national levels; and (5) to create gaming opportunities and enter into ventures with all participants in gaming so as to enhance gaming revenues to member cities and the gaming establishments within their boundaries.
3. Staff Report - Resolution Approving P.O.
California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers
Annual Funding ($30,000) From Members
February 15, 2022, page 2
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The City’s membership dues must be paid for the City to remain in good standing and for City officials to utilize the above identified benefits and services. The Authority Board of Directors has approved a yearly projected budget of $180,000.00, calculated at Authority member cities contributing $30,000.00 each.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure are available in the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year budget in Account No. 1001-510-000-4219 (Memberships and Publishing).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the attached Resolution be adopted.
RONERICK SIMPSON
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE
CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY FOR ANNUAL FUNDING CONTRIBUTION ($30,000)
WHEREAS, Section 6500 et seq., of the California Government Code provides that two or more cities may, by agreement, jointly exercise any powers common to the cities to the agreement and may by that agreement create an entity which is separate; and
WHEREAS, the California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority (“Authority”) was formed on July 11, 2001, by the execution of a Joint Powers Authority Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Gardena and Hawaiian Gardens; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2006, the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Gardena and Hawaiian Gardens approved Addendum to the Agreement to admit the City of Compton and the City of Inglewood as Trade Members of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, members of the Authority consist of cities that are authorized to license the operation and ownership of card clubs (i.e. gaming establishments), license employees to work in gaming establishments and otherwise regulate the operations of gaming establishments; and
WHEREAS, the Authority was formed as a coalition of cities that seek to protect their constituents and ensure the continuation of revenues collected from gaming establishments within their cities; and
WHEREAS, the City’s membership dues must be paid for the City to remain in good standing and for City officials to utilize the above identified benefits and services; and
WHEREAS, the Authority Board of Directors has approved a yearly projected budget of $180,000.00 calculated at Authority member cities contributing $30,000.00 each; and
WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure are available in the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) to the California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority as payment for the City of Compton’s 2021-2022 Fiscal Year contribution to the pay annual membership dues to California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority.
SECTION 2. That funds are available in the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year budget, in Account No. 1001-510-000-4219.
SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filled in the offices of the City Manager, City Clerk and the City Controller.
SECTION 4. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
Resolution No. ____________
ADOPTED this ______ day of __________, 2022.
________________________________
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Alita Godwin, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the _______ day of ___________, 2022.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERSNOES: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS- ___________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
February 15, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE
ORDER TO THE UNIFIRST UNIFORM COMPANY TO PROVIDE
UNIFORMS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT - PARKS MAINTENANCE DIVISION IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,000)
SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to establish a purchase order in the amount of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7000) to provide uniforms for the Public Works Street Maintenance Department - Parks Maintenance Division.
BACKGROUND
The City of Compton Public Works Street Maintenance Department (“Department”) provides uniforms for the purpose of safety and identification. All employees who are required to wear uniforms issued by the City must wear the complete uniform as directed by the City during working hours. The City requires employees to wear a clean uniform each work day maintaining a neat appearance. The City’s emblems shall not be removed nor shall uniforms be worn during off-duty hours. Uniforms shall remain consistent with the Department’s standard and guidelines.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The Department has a need to provide uniforms for the Public Works Street Maintenance Department - Park Maintenance Division to identify City employees and to ensure safety in all traffic areas. Pursuant to Resolution No. 25,001, adopted by the City Council on April 23, 2019, the City Manager is authorized to expend up to $25,000.00 to any one single vendor in a fiscal year; however, the City has reached the threshold for UniFirst Uniform Company for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and City Council’s approval is required for this item.
4. Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing P.O.
UniFirst Uniform Company/Provision of Uniforms/Replacement February 15, 2022, page 2
Staff solicited quotes from uniform rental companies and the quotes are as follows:
Company Uniform Shirt/Week Uniform Pants/Week
Aramark .13 .20
Cintas .17 .19
Prudential .19 .22
UniFirst .13 .20
The quotes from both Aramark and Unifirst uniform rental companies came in at the same rental rate per week. Even though, the City Public Works Street Maintenance - Parks Division would like to remain with the UniFirst uniform company because there will be no disruption in providing uniform replacement and no “start-up” costs associated with uniform rental.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Public Works Street Maintenance Department has funds available in the 2021-2022 Adopted Fiscal Year Budget for this expenditure in the following account:
Vendor Account Description Amount
UniFirst Uniform Co. 1001720PK04246 Uniform Replacement $7,000.00
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council adopt the attached Resolution.
DAMION TIMMONS, STREET SUPERINTENDENT
PUBLIC WORKS – STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
RONERICK D. SIMPSON
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ________________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
TO THE UNIFIRST UNIFORM COMPANY TO PROVIDE UNIFORMS FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT - PARKS
MAINTENANCE DIVISION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,000)
WHEREAS, the City of Compton Public Works Street Maintenance Department (“Department”) provides uniforms for the purpose of safety and identification; and WHEREAS, all employees who are required to wear uniforms issued by the City must wear the complete uniform as directed by the City during working hours; and WHEREAS, uniforms shall remain consistent with the Department’s standard and guidelines.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,001, adopted by the City Council on April 23, 2019, the City Manager is authorized to expend up to $25,000.00 to any one single vendor in a fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City has reached the threshold for UniFirst Uniform Company for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and City Council’s approval is required for this item; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Maintenance Department has funds available in the 2021-2022 Adopted Fiscal Year Budget for this expenditure in the following account:
Vendor Account Description Amount
UniFirst Uniform Co. 1001720PK04246 Uniform Replacement $7,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order for UniFirst Uniform Company in an amount not to exceed $7,000 (Seven Thousand Dollars).
Section 2. That funds for this expenditure are allocated in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget in Account Number 1001-720-PK0-4246 (Uniform Replacement).
Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Manager, City Controller and Public Works – Street Maintenance Department.
Section 4. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ________ day of _________________, 2022.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
Resolution No. __________
ATTEST:
____________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF COMPTON )
I, Alita Godwin, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on this ________ day of ___________________, 2022.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERSNOES: COUNCILMEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERSABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- ___________ ___
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
February 15, 2022
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: ABOLISHMENT AND OR CREATION OF BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/
COMMITTEES
SUMMARY
At the request of the Mayor and City Council, the City Attorney and City Clerk met to discuss the abolishment of certain boards/commissions/committees.
BACKGROUND
The required commissions per the City Charter and Measure P are: the Personnel Board, Planning Commission, Park & Recreation Commission and Compton Taxpayers Committee. All remaining boards/commissions/committees were established by the City Council by ordinance.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
On October 5, 2021, the City Council voted to remove all commissioners with expired terms. This action created complete vacancies on all boards/commissions/committees with the exception of the Personnel Board, Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission and Compton Taxpayers Committee (Measure P).
FISCAL IMPACT
The creation of any new boards/commissions/committees would be the cost of the boards/commissions/committees members’ stipend and staff cost for assisting and monitoring the boards/commissions/committees.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council at its discretion can create and or abolish boards/commissions/committees by ordinance. If the City Council chooses to create additional boards/commissions/committees which are not required by the City Charter and Measure P, there will be a fiscal impact to the City.
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney and City Clerk, that the City Council abolish all boards/commissions/committees which are not required by the City Charter and Measure P, until such time as the City Council deems it necessary to create such boards/commissions/committees.
6. ABOLISHMENT AND OR CREATION OF
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/ COMMITTEES
STAFF REPORT, FEBRUARY 15, 2022
PAGE 2
The following boards/commissions/committees have been established by ordinance:
Beautification Committee
Block Club Commission
Commission on Aging
Community Relations Commission
Compton Commission for Women
Disability Commission
Employment & Training Advisory Council
Federal Grants Advisory Board
Law Enforcement Review Board Committee
Loan Review Board
Oversight Committee
Public Safety Commission
Youth Leadership Council
Eric Perrodin, Esq. Alita Godwin, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk
February 15, 2022
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES –
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG)
ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY– MAY 5-6, 2022
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual General Assembly scheduled for May 5-6, 2022. An important part of the Annual General Assembly is the Business Meeting. At this meeting, the Assembly membership will consider and act on resolutions that establish policy.
In order to vote at the General Assembly Meeting, the City Council must designate a voting delegate. The City may also appoint an alternate voting delegate, one of whom may vote in the event that the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity.
The Conference will be held at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, California.
It is recommended that the appointment of a voting delegate and one (1) alternate be appointed.
Alita Godwin, MMC
City Clerk
February 15, 2022
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL CIVIL AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
($343,520)
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a third (3rd) amendment to the professional services agreement with Interwest Consulting Group to continue to provide on-call civil and traffic engineering services to the Public Works (Engineering) Department and establishing a purchase order in the amount not to exceed Three Hundred Forty Three Thousand Five Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($343,520).
BACKGROUND
The City’s Public Works (Engineering) Department (“Department”) is responsible for, among other matters, performing civil and engineering services on behalf of the City, including assuring the successful and timely completion of many government and private projects within the City. Due to the voluminous nature of the projects and assignments and the insufficient number of personnel, for certain services and projects, the Department needs to employ the expert services of an independent consultants.
On July 21, 2020, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,321, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Interwest Consultant Group in the amount of $150,000 to assist the Department by providing on-call and traffic engineering services.
On April 13, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,445, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an amendment to the professional services agreement (1st Amendment) with Interwest Consulting Group (“Interwest”) in the amount of $175,000 to assist the Department by providing the following on-call and traffic engineering services:
9. Staff Report – Resolution Authorize 3rd Amendment
Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group
(On-Call) Civil and Traffic Engineering Services
February 15, 2022, page 2 of 4
Review and provide recommendations for implementation of the Capital Improvement Project #18-01 – Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Review and provide recommendations and/or approvals for Traffic Impact Analyses for public and private projects
Perform warrant studies for traffic signal and/or stop sign installations (including field review, research and review collision data, and provide recommendations). Conformance with Federal, state and local regulations, particularly the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices requirements and general compliance with City standards, ordinances and regulations
Consultant will stamp and wet sign the approval of ALL engineering documents/plans/maps for accuracy and adequacy
GIS mapping
Conceptual Engineering and presentations for Grants and Regional Transportation Planning
Develop Traffic Control Plans for Capital Improvement Projects On November 2, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,572, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an amendment to the professional services agreement (2nd Amendment) with Interwest Consulting Group (“Interwest”) in the amount of $269,292.50 to provide on-call and traffic engineering services.
Said on-call and engineering assistance services were authorized to be performed until the agreed compensation amount of $269,292.50 was exhausted, at which time the agreement would terminate.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The previously agreed upon compensation of $269,292.50 has been exhausted, however, the Department’s need for assistance still exist due to staffing shortages and lack of adequate in-house expertise. Thus staff is requesting to amend the current agreement with Interwest to continue to provide assistance as-needed and for specific projects, which include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Artesia Boulevard Bridge Closure Project Mitigation for Compton
2. Rosecrans Bridge Mitigation (Financial Assistance)
3. Street Renaming Projects
4. Coordinating of the United States Army Core of Engineers (“USACE”) regarding the fence below the Artesia bridge for repair and clean-up of the area adjacent to Compton Creek
5. Annual Residential Street Rehabilitation – CIP #`18-01 Phase 2 (Design & Construction Services)
6. Compton Boulevard Corridor (Willowbrook Avenue to Central Avenue) HSIP Cycle 8 grant
Staff Report – Resolution Authorize 3rd Amendment
Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group
(On-Call) Civil and Traffic Engineering Services
February 15, 2022, page 3 of 4
7. Compton Boulevard Corridor (Willowbrook Avenue to East City Limits) HSIP Cycle 7 grant
8. 20 Pedestrian Heads – Request For Proposal, Construction Implementation
9. Compton Boulevard over Compton Creek Projects
10.Multi-Grade Crossing at 408 & 412 Alondra (Horse Crosswalk) Project
11.SR-91/Central Metro Project Development for Compton with Gateway Cities/Metro
12.Release of Bonds from Development projects
13.Los Angeles Permit Group
14.Private Development Projects including:
a. 1650 West 134th Street Vacation Case No. 20-001
b. 2320 North Parmelee Avenue Grading and Civil Plans
c. Gas Company 27” L765 Project on Atlantic Avenue and Linsley Street d. 927 Santa Fe Avenue Grading/Drainage Plan
e. 439 Carlin Avenue
f. 2600 Wilmington Avenue
g. 809 Pine Street – PC3
h. 15200 Gibson Avenue
i. 308 East Compton Boulevard
j. 1950 North Central Avenue
k. 701 North Wilmington Avenue – School Site
l. KBK Development – 501/601 E. Compton Blvd.
m. LandSpire Development – 1434 W. Compton Blvd.
n. Olson Development – 250 N. Central Ave. & 1950 N. Central Ave.
15.Intelligent Transportation System (“ITS”) coordination with Metro (signal projects)
16.Industrial Waste Permits
17.Atlantic Corridor Master Plan
18.I-710 TAC coordination for Early Action Funding of future projects in Compton
19.Integrated Corridor Management (“ICM”) Project for Compton
20.Traffic Engineering including assisting with City policy and implementation of speed bumps, stop signs, permit studies, street renaming, etc.
21.Construction Management and Inspection Services for Fire Stations Nos. 1 through 4 Driveway and Apron Improvement Project (CIP# 20-01) Interwest is uniquely qualified to perform civil and traffic engineering services and project management services for the City. Interwest currently provides municipal engineering, transportation planning, program and project management, and Geographic Information Systems (“GIS”) services.
Staff Report – Resolution Authorize 3rd Amendment
Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group
(On-Call) Civil and Traffic Engineering Services
February 15, 2022, page 4 of 4
Given Interwest’ s engineering expertise and management of capital improvement projects, coupled with the reduction of City workforce and lack of expertise in City staff, it is recommended that the City amend the agreement with Interwest to continue providing civil and traffic engineering consultant services to the Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount not to exceed Three Hundred and Forty Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($343,520) for this expenditure are available in Account No. 1004-610-000-4269.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached Resolution.
JOHN STRICKLAND, PROJECT MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:
RONERICK D. SIMPSON
CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. _____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THIRD
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR INTERWEST CONSULTING
GROUP TO PROVIDE ON-CALL CIVIL AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
SERVICES ($343,520)
WHEREAS, the City’s Public Works (Engineering) Department (“Department”) is responsible for, among other matters, performing civil and engineering services on behalf of the City, including assuring the successful and timely completion of many government and private projects within the City; and
WHEREAS, due to the voluminous nature of the projects and assignments and the insufficient number of personnel, for certain services and projects, the Department needs to employ the expert services of independent consultants; and WHEREAS, on July 21, 2020, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,321, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Interwest Consultant Group in the amount of $150,000 to assist the Department by providing on-call and traffic engineering services; and WHEREAS, on April 13, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,445, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an amendment to the professional services agreement (1st Amendment) with Interwest Consulting Group (“Interwest”) in the amount of $175,000 to assist the Department by providing on-call and traffic engineering services; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,572, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an amendment to the professional services agreement (2nd Amendment) with Interwest Consulting Group (“Interwest”) in the amount of $269,292.50 to provide on-call and traffic engineering services; and WHEREAS, said on-call and engineering assistance service were authorized to be performed until the agreed compensation amount of $269,520.50 was exhausted, at which time the agreement would terminate; and
WHEREAS, the agreed upon compensation of $269,520.50 has been exhausted; however, the Department’s need for assistance still exist due to staffing shortages and lack of adequate in-house expertise and thus staff is requesting to amend the current agreement with Interwest to continue to provide assistance as-needed and for specific projects; and
WHEREAS, Interwest is uniquely qualified to perform civil and traffic engineering services and project management services for the City and given Interwest’ s engineering expertise and management of capital improvement projects, coupled with the reduction of City workforce and lack of expertise in City staff, it is recommended that the City amend the agreement with Interwest to continue providing civil and traffic engineering consultant services to the Department at a cost not-to-exceed $343,520; and WHEREAS, funding for this expenditure in the amount of Three Hundred Forty Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars are available in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget in Account No. 1004-610-000-4269.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, on the advice and approval of the City Attorney is hereby authorized to enter into a Third (3rd) Amendment to the professional services agreement with Interwest Consulting Group to continue to provide on-call civil and traffic engineering consultant services to the Public Works (Engineering) Department.
Resolution No. __________
SECTION 2. That a purchase order in the amount of $343,520 is hereby authorized to be established for Interwest Consulting Group.
SECTION 3. That funds in the amount of $343,520 are available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget in Account No. 1004-610-000-4269.
SECTION 4. That copies of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Controller, City Clerk, City Attorney and the Public Works (Engineering) Department.
SECTION 5. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this _________ day of _____________, 2022.
________________________________
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
____________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Alita Godwin, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the ____________ day of ________________, 2022.
That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERSNOES: COUNCILMEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERSABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- ___________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
January 13, 2022
Michael L. Antwine II
Assistant City Manager
City of Compton
205 S. Willowbrook Ave.
Compton, CA 90220
Re: Letter Proposal for Extension of On-Call Civil Engineering and Traffic Services Dear Mr. Antwine,
We are pleased to present this letter of proposal to the City of Compton for estimated costs of Interwest services for (i) The Four (4) Fire Stations Aprons Project; (ii) Public Works Director and City Engineer Advisory Support; (iii) Plan Review Services; and (iv) Traffic Engineering Services. We understand that the work will be on an as-needed basis; however, should you desire additional support, we would be happy to assist you with that as well. Below, please find the schedules of costs as per discussions with Ernesto Munoz.
Schedules are calculated retroactively from January 1, 2022 and are forecasted through June 30, 2022.
The sum totals of all scheduled estimates through the specified period is $343,520.
FOUR (4) FIRE STATIONS APRONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
CLASSIFICATION TIME REQUIREMENT HOURLY BILLING RATE ESTIMATED COST Inspector 25 Weeks x 8 Hrs Per Day $135 $135,000
Construction Manager 26 Weeks x 10 Hrs Per Wk $160 $41,600 CM Support 26 Weeks x 8 Hrs Per Wk $95 $19,760
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER SUPPORT
CLASSIFICATION TIME REQUIREMENT HOURLY BILLING RATE ESTIMATED COST PW Director/CE Advisor 26 Weeks x 10 Hrs Per Wk $165 $42,900
PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION TIME REQUIREMENT HOURLY BILLING RATE ESTIMATED COST RCE Review 26 Weeks x 4 Hrs Per Wk $165 $17,160
Plan Check 26 Weeks x 10 Hrs Per Wk $85 $22,100
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION TIME REQUIREMENT HOURLY BILLING RATE ESTIMATED COST Traffic Engineer 20 Weeks x 10 Hrs Per WK $175 $35,000
Associate Traffic Engineer 24 Weeks x 10 Hrs Per Wk $125 $30,000 We appreciate the opportunity to continue serving the City of Compton. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Elizabeth O’Neil at [email protected] / 310.500.5830, or Jim Ross at [email protected] / 714.742.1551.
Sincerely,
Paul Meschino
Vice President of Operations
[email protected]
1 Jenner, Suite 160, Irvine, CA 92618 - 714.899.9039
Billing Rates
The rates displayed in the fee schedule below reflect Interwest’s current fees.
Hourly rates are typically reviewed yearly on July 1 and may be subject to revision unless under specific contract obligations.
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY BILLING RATE
Engineering
Principal in Charge ....................................................................................................................................230 Principal Engineer .....................................................................................................................................205 Project Manager.........................................................................................................................................185 Traffic Engineer..........................................................................................................................................175 Supervising Engineer.................................................................................................................................175 Senior Engineer .........................................................................................................................................165 Licensed Land Surveyor............................................................................................................................175 Engineering Associate III ...........................................................................................................................135 Engineering Associate II ............................................................................................................................125 Engineering Associate I .............................................................................................................................115 Senior Engineering Technician .................................................................................................................115 Engineering Technician III.........................................................................................................................105 Engineering Technician II............................................................................................................................95 Engineering Technician I.............................................................................................................................85 Student Trainee...........................................................................................................................................40 Grading Plans Examiner............................................................................................................................150 Construction Management
Construction Manager ..............................................................................................................................165 Assistant Construction Manager ..............................................................................................................145 Supervising Public Works Observer..........................................................................................................160 Senior Public Works Observer...................................................................................................................150 Public Works Observer III ..........................................................................................................................140 Public Works Observer II ...........................................................................................................................130 Public Works Observer I ............................................................................................................................115
THIRD AMENDMENT
TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF COMPTON
AND
INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP
This THIRD AMENDMENT to the Professional Services Agreement is made by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) and INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP (hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, due to the voluminous nature of the projects and assignments that the Public Works (Engineering) Department (“Department”) is responsible for handling, the City has a need to employ the services of an experienced and professional engineering consulting firm to assist the Department by providing certain civil and traffic engineering services; and WHEREAS, on July 21, 2020, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,321, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Consultant (“Interwest Consulting Group”) to assist the Department by providing on-call and traffic engineering services; and WHEREAS, on April 13, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,445, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a First Amendment to the professional services agreement with Consultant (“Interwest Consulting Group”) to assist the Department by providing on-call and traffic engineering services; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,572, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Second Amendment to the professional services agreement with Consultant (“Interwest Consulting Group”) to assist the Department by providing on-call and traffic engineering services; and
WHEREAS, said on-call and engineering assistance service were authorized to be performed until the agreed compensation amount of $269,292.50 has been exhausted, at which time the agreement would terminate; fund have been exhausted with Interwest; however, the Department’s need for assistance still exist due to staffing shortages and lack of adequate in-house expertise, thus the parties desire to amend the original Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement, continue and expand the scope of services and provide additional compensation in the amount of $343,520 for the additional services rendered during the extended Agreement term’ and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. ___________, adopted on the ___ day of _________, 2022, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Third (3rd) amendment to the professional services agreement with Consultant; and
NOW, THEREFORE, Consultant and City, for the consideration, terms and conditions herein described, do hereby mutually agree to amend the original Agreement as follows:
AMENDMENTS:
1. The parties agree to amend Section 1 – Services to be rendered by Consultant of the original Agreement to authorize the continued performance of the services specified within the original Agreement and expand the scope of services to include performance of the following services:
Artesia Boulevard Bridge Closure Project mitigation for Compton Rosecrans Bridge Mitigation (financial assistance)
First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement – Interwest Consulting Group On-Call Civil and Traffic Engineering Services
Public Works/Resolution No. _______
2 Street Renaming Projects
Coordinating of the United States Army Core of Engineers (USACE) regarding the fence below the Artesia bridge for repair and clean-up of the area adjacent to Compton Creek Annual Residential Street Rehabilitation Phase 2 (Design & Construction) Compton Boulevard Corridor (Willowbrook Avenue to Central Avenue) HSIP Cycle 8 grant Compton Boulevard Corridor (Willowbrook Avenue to East City Limits) HSIP Cycle 7 grant 20 Pedestrian Heads – Request For Proposal, Construction Implementation Compton Boulevard over Compton Creek Projects
Four Fire Stations Driveway Apron Improvement Projects (CM & Inspection) Multi-Grade Crossing at 408 & 412 Alondra (Horse crosswalk) Project SR-91/Central Metro Project Development for Compton with Gateway Cities/Metro Release of Bonds for Development Projects
Los Angeles Permit Group
Private Development Projects including:
a. 1300 Atlantic Avenue – Ryder Truck Sales
b. 1650 West 134th Street Vacation Case No. 20-001
c. 2320 North Parmelee Avenue Grading and Civil Plans
d. Gas Company 27” L765 Project on Atlantic Avenue and Linsey Street e. 927 Santa Fe Avenue Grading/Drainage Plan
f. 501/601 Compton Boulevard
g. 439 Carlin Avenue
h. 2600 Wilmington Avenue
i. 809 Pine Street –PC3
j. 15200 Gibson Avenue
k. 308 East Compton Boulevard
l. 1950 North Central Avenue
m. 701 North Wilmington Avenue – School Site
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) coordination with Metro (signal projects) Industrial Waste Permits
Atlantic Corridor Master Plan
I-710 TAC coordination for Early Action Funding of future projects in Compton Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Project for Compton Traffic Engineering including assisting with City policy and implementation of speed bumps, stop signs, permit studies, street renaming, etc.
2. The parties agree to amend Section 2 – Duration of Contract of the original Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement to provide that the Agreement shall terminate on exhaustion of the authorized maximum compensation of Three Hundred Forty Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty ($343,520), unless otherwise extended or terminated.
3. The parties agree to amend Section 3 – Compensation of the original Agreement to provide additional compensation to Consultant for services rendered during the extended term of the original Agreement, as specified above, in the not-to-exceed amount of Three Hundred Forty Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty ($343,520).
4. Except as provided for above, all other terms and conditions of the original Agreement and any amendments thereto between the City and the Contractor all remain in effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized representatives of the parties have executed this THIRD AMENDMENT to the above-identified PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.
First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement – Interwest Consulting Group On-Call Civil and Traffic Engineering Services
Public Works/Resolution No. _______
3 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP/CONSULTANT
Dated: _______________ By ___________________________________________ Paul Meshchino, Vice-President of Operations
Approved by:
Dated: _______________ By ___________________________________________ Ronerick D. Simpson, City Manager
Approved as to form:
By _________________________________ Dated: ______________ Eric J. Perrodin, City Attorney
ATTEST:
Dated: ___________________ By _____________________________________ Alita Godwin, City Clerk