Compton City Council
April 12, 2022

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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
04/12/2022
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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4/12/2022 5:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION – 4:30 p.m.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Michael Fletcher, et al. v. City of Compton, LASC Case No. BC670866 Demense Corp. v. City of Compton, LASC Case No. BC706202 Rodney Myers, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. LASC Case No.

BC680294
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54856.9(a)

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

OPENING
PUBLIC MEETING – 5:30 P.M.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S)

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

1. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - Assemblyman Mike Gipson

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

2. MARCH 8, 2022
MARCH 15, 2022

CITY MANAGER

3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 2120 (WARD) WHICH WILL RESTORE

PREVISOULY USED FORMULA TO DISTRIBUTE DEDICATED FEDERAL

BRIDGE FUNDING FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS

ACT (IIJA) TO STATE AND LOCAL PROJECTS
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4/12/2022 5:30 PM

REGULAR AGENDA

REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES AND

CITY COUNCIL

4. APPOINTMENT(S) OF OFFICERS, COUNCIL MEMBERS,

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 1 APPOINTMENT (CITY ATTORNEY'S

REPORT)

NEW BUSINESS

5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2021- 2022 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING SEVEN MILLION NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,988,000.00) OF AMERICAN RESCUE

PLAN ACT FUNDS TO THE WATER DEPARTMENT'S CAPITAL BUDGET

6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING SECTION 7-27 OF THE COMPTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING

TO PROHIBITING SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS,

EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED, STREET RACES, STREET TAKEOVERS,

SIDESHOWS, MOTORCYCLES STUNTING AND RECKLESS DRIVING

EXHIBITIONS (FIRST READING)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 4/19/2022 @ 5:30 PM
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MARCH 8, 2022
The Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mayor Emma Sharif in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Moment of Silence Ceremony and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sharif.

ROLL CALL
Council Members Present – J. Bowers, L. Darden, Mayor E. Sharif Council Members Absent – M. Chambers (Entered at 6:50 p.m.), I. Galvan (Entered at 5:43 p.m.)
Other Officials Present: E. Perrodin, A. Godwin, B. Mims, M. Antwine

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Tia Walker raised concerns regarding the escalating violence in the City and noted that several children were robbed of their valuables while walking to school. Ms. Walker stated that the City Council is too quiet about what is going on in the City and further stated that the Compton Unified School District representatives are apathetic to what is taking place with the youth. Ms. Walker urge the City to offer youth empowerment programs in all four districts and invite Homeland Security, the CHP, and the Sheriff’s Department to the City to teach children and parents what to look for and how to combat human trafficking. Ms. Walker emphasized that the high level of crime must be addressed immediately.

Benjamin Holifield, President/Founder of the Compton Business Chamber of Commerce, indicated that the City of Compton need a local newspaper. Mr. Holifield also stated that he would like to have his wife’s name, Emily Hart-Holifield, restored to the Compton Community College Library.

Kevin Monk, SEIU Local 721, thanked the City Council and the City Manager on behalf of the labor union employees for approving the Essential Worker’s Hero’s Pay. Mr. Monk indicated that the City of Compton has set the standard for other small cities to approve Essential Worker’s pay to the dedicated employees who worked every day throughout the pandemic and consistently came to work ready to stand and deliver.

John Reekstin, Olson Company, discussed the housing development and indicated that several community meetings were conducted to address the concerns of the community and further indicated that it was determined that there are no adverse impacts or health and safety issues caused by the project. Compton Fire Department reviewed the project relative to the necessary fire apparatus needed to address any emergencies. Mr. Reekstin noted that the 34 housing units are fully supported by the State and further detailed that the Olson Company will work with Careerlink to make jobs available to Compton residents. He further detailed that the project will create substantial economic benefits to the City and increase annual tax revenue. He then noted that the project will create temporary jobs and 39 permanent jobs. Mr. Reekstin detailed the amenities for the development and concluded by stating that the Company also plans to have personnel available seven days a week to handle any customer service/warranty issues and assured the Council that the Olson Company is fully committed to providing outstanding service to the residents of the City of Compton.

Hector Gomez spoke on behalf of Connecting Compton and provided an update on the operation of the organization and spoke about the Town Hall meeting they hosted in their attempts to be transparent and provide awareness of their services to the community and create a culture for residents to uplift and improve the lives of the residents of the community. Mr. Gomez indicated that he has started a petition and obtained over 600 signatures along with letters of support from State and community leaders and added that he will submit a proposal to the City for the Council’s consideration.

Mr. Diaz also addressed the City Council in support of Connecting Compton and stated that their hope is to bring together the Black and Brown communities and unify the residents.

2. CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. FEBRUARY 8, 2022 (Approved)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

2. 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
STORM WATER PERMIT FEES ($35,333.00) (Approved Resolution Number 25,621)
On motion by Galvan, seconded by Darden, the consent agenda was approved by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Galvan, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Chambers

REGULAR AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

3. POWER POINT PRESENTATION - STREET TAKERS AND CLOSURES OF MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES - Sheriff's Department
Compton Sheriff’s Captain Clark LaTanya Clark, along with Special Assignment Operations (SAO) Team members Sgt. Andrew Laos and Special Assignment Sgt. Samuel Orozco provided a power point presentation regarding the illegal street takeovers and the closures of illegal marijuana dispensaries in the City.

Sgt. Laos indicated that street takeovers are basically the next phase that happens following street racing. In the case of illegal street takeovers, the perpetrators block off the entire highway, street or intersection. In the center of the intersections, vehicles perform a stunt known as drifting, with engines revving and tires spinning as the cars rotate in tight circles (‘donuts’). Members of the crowd stand dangerously close to the vehicles as they spin on the verge of going out of control.

Social media websites are fueling the illegal street takeovers. Some websites are actually making money and providing funds to individuals for filming these events online. These filmed street takeovers are getting the most views by posting any event that exhibits civil disobedience is considered a plus and will increase viewership.

Sgt. Laos indicated over the past several months data collected including traffic stops, arrests, and towing of vehicles, suggests that the great majority of participants are not from this area. The California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles Police Department recognize that most of the local takeovers are organized by crews in the Los Angeles City area.

Captain Clark indicated that she has met with officials from the California Highway Patrol to coordinate efforts to aggressively address this problem. Detectives from the Compton Sheriff’s station have been successful in writing several warrants for the confiscation of vehicles used in street takeovers. Compton Sheriff’s station personnel are working with City and County officials to create lasting solutions that will minimize, if not eliminate this criminal activity. 2021 Previous Efforts to Combat Street Takeovers
Arrests Made Driver Vehicles Impounded Spectators Cited Spectator Vehicles Seized 2 Felony (Firearms)
53 Misdemeanors 12 35 30
Illegal Marijuana Dispensaries
There are approximately 26 marijuana dispensaries illegally operating in the City of Compton. In 2021, the Compton SAO Team served 11 Marijuana Dispensary Search Warrants yielding hundreds of pounds of marijuana and several firearms.

Search Warrants 2022 Year-to-Date
LASD Narcotics Bureau 2
Compton SAO Team 5
Total 7
Captain Clark indicated that the Sheriff’s Department will continue to require the City’s ongoing support to address and eradicate these illegal dispensaries.

NEW BUSINESS

4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE FISCAL 2021-2022 BUDGET AND APPROVING A SIDE

LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMPTON AND THE

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES’ UNION (AFSCME), LOCAL 2325, COMPTON MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (CMEA) TO AUTHORIZE

ESSENTIAL WORKER PAY UTILIZING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS
It was moved by Galvan, seconded by Bowers, that the resolution be adopted Councilmember Darden raised concerns regarding the disbursement dates and stated that all of the Union agreements should have been presented to the Council simultaneously to be fair to all of the employees.

Assistant City Manager Michael Antwine indicated that the City and the Unions have agreed to the terms and payment schedule of the Essential Work Pay disbursements.

Councilman Galvan commented that the employees should be rewarded for their dedication and further raised concerns that employees that leave City employment will not be eligible to receive the compensation.

Attorney Perrodin indicated that per the American Rescue Plan Act, employees must be employed by the City on the dates the payments are made.

There was further discussion among the Councilmembers relative to the amendments and the disbursement dates for the payments.

Resolution Number 25,622 entitled ‘A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE FISCAL 2021-2022 BUDGET AND

APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMPTON

AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES’ UNION (AFSCME), LOCAL 2325, COMPTON MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (CMEA) TO AUTHORIZE
ESSENTIAL WORKER PAY UTILIZING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Galvan, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None

5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NO. 2021-002 CHANGING

THE EXISTING LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM MIXED USE (MU) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 250 NORTH

CENTRAL AVNUE
It was moved by Chambers, seconded by Galvan, that the resolution be adopted.

Councilmember Bowers commented that the item should be presented to the new City Manager, since this will be his issue once he is on board.

Councilmember Darden commented that in Section 3 of Page 2, the resolution should be amended to state the word ‘resolution’ in place of the word ‘ordinance.’ Councilman Galvan requested that the item be brought back to the City Council next week, to allow the incoming City Manager to address the item and further noted that this would also allow for the residents to have an opportunity to raise their concerns for the project.

Councilmember Darden then indicated that the item went before the Planning Commission which held a public hearing that provided and opportunity for community input.

Resolution Number 25,623 entitled ‘A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NO. 2021-002

CHANGING THE EXISTING LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM MIXED USE (MU) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 250 NORTH CENTRAL AVNUE’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – Bowers
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Galvan

6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 83433 TO CREATE A 57 UNIT CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 250 N. CENTRAL AVENUE
On motion by Chambers, seconded by Galvan, Resolution Number 25,624 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 83433 TO CREATE A 57 UNIT CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 250 N. CENTRAL AVENUE’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – Bowers
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Galvan

COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Chambers offered the following communications/announcements:
 Thanked Candace Laos, the Compton Advocates and everyone involved with the hugely successful Resource Fair recently held in the City.  Invited the residents to attend a community meeting at Gonzales Park scheduled for March 10, 2022, starting at 6:00 p.m.
 Announced that Dodger’s baseball will soon begin and invited parents to sign their children up to participate on the Dodger’s Dream Team, who is currently accepting applications for youth between the ages of 5 and 18.

Councilmember Galvan offered the following communications/announcements:
 Invited the residents to attend his District 2 Town Hall meeting on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. which will include free food and other essential goods and services to the community along with an opportunity to address the issues and concerns of the residents.
 Requested an update from the City Attorney regarding the organization that was operating out of Lueders park and whether they are required to make repairs at the site.

City Attorney Eric Perrodin replied that any organization utilizing Leuders park has vacated the site and added that General Services has changed the door locks at the facility. (Councilman Galvan exited the meeting at 7:50 p.m.)
Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
 Commented that the Council should resolve to make combating crime a priority for the City of Compton, rather than housing developments.
 Requested that the Compton family pray for the Ukrainian Nation and all of those who have been affected by violence on the local, national and global level.  Reminded the citizens that disasters can occur at any moment and further thanked the members of the Compton Emergency Preparedness Team for their dedicated service to the City and further announced that there will be a community-wide Team emergency training session on March 26, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at YAL - 700 N.

Alameda –contact: Alicia Thompson at 310-605-5612 for additional information.  Reminded the community regarding the free Covid-19 testing site at Burrell MacDonald park---the site will operate weekly on Mondays and Fridays only beginning at 9:00 a.m. until supplies are exhausted the testing lab will use rapid testing kits and you could receive results in under 15 minutes.

Councilmember Darden offered the following communications/announcements:
 Commented that she met with the 125 Historical Society regarding their relocation, and added that they would like to donate a vintage Baby Grand Piano to the City of Compton to be housed at the Dollarhide Community Center and requested the City Council’s support.
 Commented on the hugely successful Community Resource Fair recently held at Gonzales Park and thanked everyone involved with this wonderful affair—particularly all the wonderful vendors that participated.
 Announced that she along with her Liaison, Dean Jones, and Street Superintendent Damien Timmons surveyed the Artesia Bridge barricade and also the District 4 street conditions and noted the areas that need improvements.
 Informed the residents that she provided a letter of support for an amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act relative to funding and the Port of Los Angeles for job opportunities in the City of Compton.
 Informed the community that she is continuing to respond to issues and concerns raised by the residents.

Mayor Sharif offered the following communications/announcements:
 Mayor Sharif announced that Compton Community College will continue to provide free Covid-19 testing on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on campus at the Student Health center.  Mayor Sharif announced that the Los Angeles County Department of Health is offering free in-home Covid-19 vaccinations---please call: 833-540-0473 for additional information.
 Mayor Sharif thanked the community and the City Council members for their support and attendance at the Compton Resource Fair and added that it was an amazing event for the community including many organizations present to provide services to the community.
 Mayor Sharif invited the residents to have “Coffee with the Mayor” in partnership with the Latino Chamber of Commerce on March 26, 2022, beginning at 9:30 am. Residents will have the opportunity to present their issues and concerns to the Mayor and also have the opportunity to get vaccinated and also receive boosters to guard against Covid19.

ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Chambers, seconded by Darden, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Yolanda Davis, Margarita Miller, Rickey Stubberfield and John Horton at 7:53 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Galvan
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON MARCH 15, 2022
The Closed Session Compton City Council meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Mayor Emma Sharif in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Moment of Silence Ceremony and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sharif.

ROLL CALL
Council Members Present – M. Chambers, I. Galvan Mayor E. Sharif Council Members Absent – J. Bowers, L. Darden (Both joined during closed session)

Other Officials Present: E. Perrodin, A. Godwin, B. Mims, T. Thomas

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Briana Smith, et al. v. City of Compton, LASC Case No. 18STCV01917 George Baldwin v. City of Compton, LASC Case No. 18STCV00656 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54856.9(a)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM ONLY
There were no audience comments.

City Attorney Eric Perrodin requested a closed session for a conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation in the cases of Briana Smith, et al. v. City of Compton, LASC Case No. 18STCV01917 and George Baldwin v. City of Compton, LASC Case No. 18STCV00656, pursuant to Government Code Section 54856.9(a).

On motion by Galvan, seconded by Chambers, closed session was approved by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Galvan, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Bowers, Darden

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
On motion by Galvan, seconded by Chambers, the City Council recessed to closed session at 4:39 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Galvan, Bowers, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Chambers, Darden

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
On motion by Darden, seconded by Bowers, the City Council reconvened at 5:39 p.m. by the following roll call vote:

Council Members Present: - Bowers, Darden, Sharif
Council Members Absent: - Chambers, Galvan

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Perrodin reported that there was no reportable action taken by the City Council during the closed session.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1. COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTION – “AWARD OF EXCELLENCE”
Dr. Eugene Allen, M.D. (Mayor Emma Sharif)
The Mayor and City Council presented the Award of Excellence and a commendation to Dr. Eugene Allen for his outstanding achievements, exemplary leadership and dedication to the Compton community.

Dr. Allen thanked the City Council and the Compton community for this outstanding honor and added that he is glad to be able to assist in keeping the residents of Compton strong and doing everything possible to keep everyone as uplifted and healthy as possible.

CITY COUNCIL PFRESENTATION TO FORMER CITY MANAGER RONERICK

SIMPSON
The Mayor and City Council offered a commendation to Fire Chief and former City Manager Ronerick Simpson for his exemplary service to the Compton community and thanked him for a tremendous job well done.

Fire Chief Simpson commented that it was an honor to stand in as City Manager for the great City of Compton.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Benjamin Holifield, President/Founder of the Compton Business Chamber of Commerce, welcomed new City Manager Thomas Thomas and stated that his hopes are that Mr. Thomas will be the City’s best City Manager. Mr. Holifield repeated his request that Emily Hart-Holifield’s name be restored to the Compton Community College Library. He then announced that the City now has a Compton Boulevard beautification committee and further encouraged the City Council to improve the City Hall complex as well as the entire City of Compton. Mr. Holifield requested that those individuals interested in serving on the committee to contact him at: 310-920-7986.

Jacqueline Venters stated that she and many of the residents are very concerned regarding the misuse of City funds and alleged that the Chamber of Commerce was not qualified to receive critical funds to address the pandemic. Ms. Venters requested that the City provide financial disclosure regarding the Covid-19 funding and asserted that the Chamber must return the money they received. She further commented that the City Attorney and City Manager must review the City’s contracts, particularly the ones relating to the new developments in the City. Ms. Venters concluded by urging the City to provide entertainment and other amenities for the residents.

Crystal Glass commented that the traffic signals on Alameda Street must be repaired and further requested that the City Council develop a plan of action to address the crime in the City and provide opportunities for the youth. Ms. Glass indicated that she has a program called ‘Bridging the Gap between Youth and Parents’ and added that the parents must also have a voice. Ms. Glass encouraged everyone to work together to make a positive change.

Missy Barber addressed the City’s finances and stated that she received an unaudited report, however, she requested a financial report. Ms. Barber indicated that the residents need to know how much money is coming into the City and how the funds are being disbursed. Ms. Barber further stated that the Council must first clean up the City before allowing any new developments and provide transparency for the residents.

Joyce Kelly stated she has been in Compton for over 56 years and welcomed the new City Manager to Compton. Ms. Kelly urged the new City Manager to stand on his own two feet and pull the City out of the pits. She further urged the City Treasurer to provide transparency for the citizens and make certain that City funds are protected. Ms. Kelly concluded that the people of the community are hurting, and the City Council must provide for a safe, beautiful, clean and decent City.

Lynn Boone addressed agenda item Number 4 (Letter for Emily Hart Holifield) and indicated that the item should have been in the form of a resolution, rather than just a letter. She noted that Councilman Galvan has been requesting support for Emily Hart-Holifield’s name being restored to the Compton College Library on several occasions. Ms. Boone suggested that the City Council and the residents review the City Charter which gives the Council the authority to set policy and make corrections. Ms. Boone raised concerns regarding the City’s finances and indicated that the City is not transparent regarding how much money has been donated to the City of Compton. Ms.

Boone asserted that the residents demand drivable streets, better street lighting, clean drinking water and community safety.

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2. FEBRUARY 15, 2022 (Approved)

WATER DEPARTMENT

3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF

WATER SYSTEM ANNUAL FEES TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES
CONTROL BOARD ($38,889.22) (Approved Resolution Number 25,625) On motion by Galvan, seconded by Darden, the consent agenda was approved by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Galvan, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Chambers

REGULAR AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

4. A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE RESTORATION OF EMILY HART

HOLIFIELD NAME ON THE COMPTON COLLEGE LIBRARY
It was moved by Galvan, seconded by Bowers, that the item be approved.

Councilman Galvan indicated that Emily Hart-Holifield was the first African American to serve on the College Board. The Compton Community College received funding and built a new library; however, the College did not restore Mrs. Holifield’s name on the library marquee.

Councilman Galvan indicated that the City Council should adopt a resolution in support of Ms.

Emily Hart Holifield’s name being restored at the Compton Community College Library.

Councilman Bowers agreed with Councilman Galvan that the City Council should send a resolution to the College in support of restoring Emily Hart-Holifield’s name at the Compton Community College Library.

Councilmember Chambers stated that the City Council must respect the leadership of other legislative entities. Ms. Chambers then offered that the Councilmembers may offer letters of support under their Councilmatic district’s letterhead, which would be more politically appropriate.

After further discussion, Councilman Galvan offered a motion to bring back a resolution in support of restoring Emily Hart-Holifield’s name on the marquee at the Compton Community College Library. The motion was seconded by Bowers and approved by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Galvan, Bowers, Darden, Sharif
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Chambers

5. PRESENTATION - COMPONENTS OF PENSION AND OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LONG TERM LIABILITY - (City Controller) City Controller Sharon Rahban offered a power point presentation regarding the Pension and Other Post Employment Retirement Benefits to address an Audit Finding regarding risk assessment. Controller Rahban provided the following totals:

JUNE 30, 2020 Governmental Business-Type
Activities Activities TOTAL

LIABILITIES
Net Pension Liabilities $136,035,557 $6,021,555 $142,057,112 Other Post Employment
Benefits Payable (OPEB) $140,363,905 $9,188,166 $149,552,071 HOW DID WE ARRIVE AT THOSE FIGURES? CAN WE CONTROL ANY OF THESE COST DRIVERS?
Costs that Cannot Controlled
 Inflation Rates - The consultant’s report used 2.5% but this will likely increase in the next report because of the current rate of inflation in the economy  Medical Cost Inflation Rates - this affects the amount of Retiree Medical Insurance premiums covered by the City - this cannot be controlled, and it has never declined in the past thirty years
 Mortality Rates
Costs that may be Controlled
 Salary Increases and Number of Employees- Controllable through Negotiations and/or Organizational Structuring
 Pension Formula & Health Insurance Coverage – Controllable thru Negotiations  Cost of Living Adjustments that are negotiated - Controllable thru Negotiations  Rate of Return on Investment of Funds – Controllable up to a point Rate of Return on Investment of Funds
 This is controllable to a degree
 The City will need to decide whether current investments designated for Retirement should be kept in LAIF or not
 Funds invested in LAIF (Local Agency Investment Fund) earn minimal returns on investment
 Returns on Investment are used to pay for future obligations so when you earn less, you have less to use to pay your obligations
 Funds placed into an Irrevocable Trust and managed by a trustee are not required to be invested in LAIF and can earn higher returns on investment  CalPERS rate of return on investments for the City’s Annually Required Contributions for Retirement is currently assumed to be 7.15% as of the June 30, 2020, Audit Report  The City’s obligation is sensitive to the rate of return on investment City Controller Rahban indicated that she will continue to update the City Council and residents regarding the activities and achievements of the City Controller’s Department.

The complete power point display is on file and available for review in the City Clerk’s Office.

6. POWER POINT PRESENTATION - HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDER UPDATE - Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS) Kimberly McKenzie introduced members of the Homeless Outreach Program Integrated System (HOPICS) and additional Service Groups serving the City of Compton.

Veronica Lewis-Director, Marion Sanders-Deputy Director and John Helyar-Associate Director provided a power point presentation detailing their services.

HOPICS and Special Services Group (SSG) maintain a Multi-Service 33-year-old Nonprofit organizations. The target area is Los Angeles County - South Central LA, Compton, Lynwood and Paramount (6th Region of LA).
 HOPICS Operates in Three Major Systems of Care
 Re-entry Services
 Substance Use Disorder and other Outpatient Behavioral Health Services  Housing and Homeless Services Provider in LA County
 HOPICS Team Composition
 Lived Expertise (addiction, justice involvement, homelessness and or mental health)  Paraprofessionals
 Clinical Social Workers
 Primarily People of Color
 340+ Employees
Homeless and Housing Scope – the Street Based Engagement in SPA 6 Seven Days a week with access to special Triage Centers that provide Interim Housing (Keeping 1200+ people off the street.)
Permanent Housing and Stability Programs provide for Street Based Engagement in SPA 6 Seven Days a week with access and Triage Centers, Interim Housing (keeping 1200+ people off the street); Rapid Re-Housing, Intensive Case Management Services (with housing subsidies), eviction prevention, family reunifications, Housing Authority Contracts (LACDA and HACLA) Long Term Subsidies and other critical services operated by 25 Subcontractor agencies.

The HOPICS team members detailed the Homeless and Housing Funders:
 LAHSA- 68%
 Dept of Health Services- 15%
 Dept of Mental Health- 0.4%
 Dept of Public Health- Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC)- 4%  DCFS through LACDA- 0.76%
 Direct Funding from Municipalities (Cities of Lynwood and Los Angeles)- 1.5%  Foundations and Other Sources- 10%
HOPICS Homeless Programs and Services in Compton
 Homeless and Housing Support
 Street Based Engagement/Outreach Services
 Family Solutions Center (Access Center)
 HOPICS subcontracts with SHIELDS for Families
 Family Solutions Center (Access Center)
 Interim Housing locations - Tropicana, Travel Plaza and Safe Parking  Re-entry and Diversion
 Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD)
 Reentry Intensive Case Management Services (R-ICMS)
 SUD Support and Navigation at Compton Courthouse (CENS)  Office in Unincorporated Compton Area
HOPICS Compton Programs Summary - Since July 2020 to Present  A total of 1,718 individuals were served by HOPICS programs (Interim Housing, Outreach services, and Re-entry Programs) located In Compton between July 2020- Feburary 2022 - 1432 Adults and 286 Children
 437 individuals were supported through Interim Housing programs in Compton  330 individuals engaged in Outreach services in Compton  1233 individuals supported through our Re-Entry and Diversion Programs in Compton  313 individuals provided with diversion support at Compton Courthouse for substance use
 205 Households were Permanently Housed
 Since 2019 169 People who were living in Compton prior to becoming homeless served at all HOPICS locations
Other HOPICS Resources and Events in Compton
 COVID Vaccines Hosted at Travel Plaza
 COVID for Children Book Signing/ Concert hosted by Stevie Wonder’s Wife featuring saxophonist Eric Darius @ Travel Plaza
 Supervisor Holly Mitchell @ Grand Opening of Travel Plaza  Media coverage- MSNBC – in depth look at working homeless families featuring a family from Travel Plaza who is now permanently housed
 Collaboration with Girls Inc.- Served 12 girls
 Movie Night @ Travel Plaza in the outdoor space
Family Solutions Center in Compton – HOPICS Subcontractor -SHIELDS  Screening/triage for direct services for the rapid re-housing programs for families, Case Management Services, Provides linkages/referrals/resources for homeless/housing services, including Eviction Prevention Referrals,  Substance Treatment and Mental Health Services
 COVID-19 vaccine clinics through St. John’s on site at location  Employment Services
 Happy Period Vending machine for feminine products at on site location  Hygiene kits—catered to Male/Female essential items
 Back packs/school supplies
 Motel vouchers, upon funding availability, MTA Tap cards/Gas cards, upon availability, Food Bank Resources, Furniture Resources, upon availability/outside of our SORS
 Clothing Resources/Clothing/Shoes giveaway other items  Assistance with applying for ERAP/Emergency Rental Assistance Program  Triage and Linkage support provided to approximately 40 households walk ins per month (480-500 annually)
 Triage and Linkage support provided to 300 household per month via phone (3,600 annually)
Ms. Lewis then indicated that HOPICS provides several Ancillary and Supportive Services to the community members in the City of Compton.

SUCCESS STORIES

1. Woman who was sleeping in a Laundry Mat in Compton is now permanently housed.

2. Family with two children referred by Compton Sherriff now off the street and safely in housing.

3. Man who was living on outdoors near the 91 Freeway and Santa Fe is now permanently housed.

4. Woman who was living outdoors near Alondra & Long Beach Blvd is now permanently housed.

LOOKING FORWARD
 Funding from Congresswoman Barragan’s Office for Compton Access Center  Finding a location in the center of Compton
 Working even more collaboratively with the City of Compton The complete power point display is on file and available for review in the City Clerk’s Office.

7. POWER POINT PRESENTATION - GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND MIG PROPOSAL - Community Development Department
Robert Delgadillo, Planning Division, reported that Section 65300 of the California Government Code requires the City of Compton and every other every city and county in California to adopt a General Plan, which is the local government’s long-term framework or “constitution” for future growth and development. The General Plan represents the community’s view of its future and expresses the community’s development goals.

The General Plan contains the goals and polices upon which the City Council and Planning Commission will base future land use decisions. California State law requires that each city adopt a general plan for the physical development of the City and any land outside its boundaries that bears relation to its planning.” Typically, a general plan is designed to address the issues facing the city for the next 15-20 years.

The City’s current 2010 General Plan, adopted in 1991, is obsolete and eleven (11) years out-ofdate, leaving the City without up-to-date land use policy guidance. The current General Plan does not reflect the City’s existing conditions as of 2022. The current General Plan does not include the new laws adopted by the State over the past 30 years.

The General Plan is made up of a collection of “Elements,” or “Chapters”, of which Eight (8) are mandated by the State of California. The Eight (8) state-mandated elements are:

1. Land use

2. Circulation

3. Open Space

4. Conservation

5. Housing

6. Safety

7. Noise

8. Environmental Justice
The City can incorporate additional Elements or Chapters into the General Plan:

1. Economic Development

2. Urban Design
The State allows cities to organize the order of the General Plan Elements or Chapters in any way they choose, as long as the required topics are addressed.

In 2021, the City was awarded a $400,000 from the Senate Bill 2 (“SB2”) and LEAP grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HCD”) to prepare the next Housing and Land Use Element updates. The purpose of both grants is to facilitate and promote the development of more housing through reduced government regulation and increased administrative review. Staff determined that it would be in the best interest of the City to use the SB2 and LEAP grant funds, combined with General Fund money and prepare a comprehensive General Plan Update and Program Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”), since the existing plan was out of date.

The proposed new General Plan Update will analyze, discuss and provide goals and policies for the following areas:

Land Use: Land uses that address the various needs of the city and compatibility of increased density and larger building forms adjacent to low density and other suburban densities and intensities. Transportation: improved safety and connections for people walking, cycling, driving and taking transit Housing: addressing the need for a variety of different additional housing types and income levels.

In early 2021, the City released and posted an RFP in the Compton Bulletin, on the City’s website and the National APA RFP page seeking a qualified planning firm to prepare a completely new comprehensive General Plan. The RFP release period was from February 18, 2021, to April 15, 2021, (57 days). At the conclusion of the RFP release period, MIG was the only response proposal the City received.

Mr. Delgadillo concluded that MIG is very experienced in preparing General Plans and is a wellrespected firm in the planning profession. After a review of their proposal and follow up questions, The City determined that MIG was more than qualified to prepare the City of Compton’s next General Plan.

The complete power point display is on file and available for review in the City Clerk’s Office.

NEW BUSINESS

8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON SUPPORTING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN MARCH
On motion by Chambers, seconded by Darden, Resolution Number 25,626 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON SUPPORTING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN MARCH’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Galvan, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None

9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND

ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO FIRETRUCKS UNLIMITED FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2021 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL TYPE 1 AMBULANCE REMOUNT ($124,964.00)
On motion by Bowers, seconded by Darden, Resolution Number 25,627 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND

ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO FIRETRUCKS UNLIMITED FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2021 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL TYPE 1 AMBULANCE REMOUNT ($124,964.00)’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Galvan

10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON TO

RECEIVE AND FILE A DONATIONS POLICY
It was moved by Chambers, seconded by Darden, that the resolution be adopted.

City Controller Rahban explained that the proposed resolution will help minimize risk for the City and will assist the City with achieving 5 internal control framework elements: Control Environment, Control Activities, Information and Communication, Monitoring and Risk Assessment.

Resolution Number 25,628 entitled ‘A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON TO RECEIVE AND FILE A DONATIONS POLICY’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Galvan

11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON TO

ADOPT A FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
On motion by Chambers, seconded by Darden, Resolution Number 25,629 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON TO ADOPT A FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Galvan

12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON TO

RECEIVE AND FILE INTERNAL CONTROL POLICIES RELATING TO

BUDGETING AND GRANT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
On motion by Chambers, seconded by Darden, Resolution Number 25,630 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON TO RECEIVE

AND FILE INTERNAL CONTROL POLICIES RELATING TO BUDGETING AND GRANT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Galvan

13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON TO

RECEIVE AND FILE INTERNAL CONTROL POLICIES RELATING TO

GENERAL ACCOUNTING, BANK RECONCILIATION, AND CAPITAL (FIXED)

ASSET PRACTICES
On motion by Darden, seconded by Chambers, Resolution Number 25,631 entitled ‘A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON TO RECEIVE

AND FILE INTERNAL CONTROL POLICIES RELATING TO GENERAL

ACCOUNTING, BANK RECONCILIATION, AND CAPITAL (FIXED) ASSET PRACTICES’ was adopted by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Galvan

COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Chambers offered the following communications/announcements:
 Thanked everyone for attending her 1st District Town Hall Meeting and further thanked all the wonderful panelist and attendees at her Women’s Business panel discussion.  Announced that Dodger’s baseball will soon begin and invited parents to sign their children up to participate on the Dodger’s Dream Team – they are currently accepting applications for youth between the ages of 5 and 18.
 Requested that the City take advantage of the CDBG grant opportunities for the nonprofits of the City of Compton.  Requested that the City Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Stephanie M.

Johnson and Michael Moore.

Councilmember Galvan offered the following communications/announcements:
 Welcomed the new City Manager Thomas Thomas, Jr. to the City of Compton and thanked Fire Chief Ronerick Simpson for temporarily serving as City Manager.  Requested that the City adopt a resolution in support of restoring Emily HartHolifield’s name on the marquee at the Compton Community College Library.  Requested that the City Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Donald Anderson.

Councilmember Bowers offered the following communications/announcements:
 Welcomed Thomas Thomas, Jr. to the City on behalf of the citizens of the 3rd District and wished him success in his tenure as City Manager.
 Recognized March as Women’s History Month and further recognized the many extraordinary achievements and contributions of Women.
 Emphasized that disasters can occur at any moment and further thanked the members of the Compton Emergency Preparedness Team for their dedicated service to the City and further announced that there will be a community-wide emergency team training session on March 26, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the YAL Center, 700 N.

Alameda –contact: Alicia Thompson at 310-605-5612 for additional information.  Reminded the community of the free Covid-19 testing site at Burrell MacDonald park-- -the site will on Mondays and Fridays only beginning at 9:00 a.m. until supplies are exhausted -- the testing lab will use rapid testing kits.

Councilmember Darden offered the following communications/announcements:
 Commented that she met with Compton Community College President, Dr. Keith Curry, along with other officials and received a tour of the wonderful new buildings, gaming and sports complex, cosmetology school, one-stop registration center and the track and football field at the college.
 Commented on the wonderful community meeting hosted by the Compton Advocates held at Youth Build, which focused on education, action and unity --- Ms. Darden commented that she participated in a question-and-answer session whereby she was presented with 3 issues to address: (1) Schedule a Town Hall meeting with Senator Steven Bradford to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs); (2) Look into the matter of a Compton newspaper vs. a Newsletter; (3) Change the election date to coincide with the election of the President of the United States.  Thanked Councilperson Chambers for her excellent Women in Business event and panel discussion with a focus on mental health, financial resources and networking.  Commented on the wonderful Community Outreach event recently held at Wilson park which featured discussions regarding organizing block clubs and neighborhood watch organizations and noted that it was great to see everyone and further thanked Jackie Venters and Rita Belfry for their service to the community.

Mayor Sharif offered the following communications/announcements:
 Mayor Sharif announced that Compton Community College will continue to provide free Covid-19 testing on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on campus at the Student Health center.  Mayor Sharif announced that the Los Angeles County Department of Health is offering free in-home Covid-19 vaccinations 7 days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.--- please call: 833-540-0473 or visit the Los Angeles County Department of Health website for additional information.
 Mayor Sharif commented on Councilperson Chambers’ Women in Business event and indicated that she really enjoyed the wonderful panel of outstanding Women and their important and informative discussions.
 Mayor Sharif invited the community to attend her Community Job Fair scheduled for March 24, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Dollarhide Community Center, 301 N. Tamarind. There will be opportunities to be hired on-the-spot for various fulltime and part-time positions with competitive pay and benefits. Please call 310-605- 5597 for additional information.
 Mayor Sharif invited the residents to have “Coffee with the Mayor” in partnership with the Latino Chamber of Commerce on March 26, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Residents will have the opportunity to present their issues and concerns to the Mayor and also have the opportunity to get vaccinated and receive boosters to guard against Covid-19.
 Mayor Sharif announced that she will be hosting a Community Block Club ‘Meet and Greet’ in conjunction with the McMillan Connection Block Club on March 28, 2022, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Dollarhide Community Center, 301 N. Tamarind Avenue, Compton. There will be discussions regarding how to start up a block club and other pertinent information.

ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Chambers, seconded by Darden, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Stephanie M. Johnson, Michael Moore and Donald Anderson at 8:08 p.m. by the following vote on roll call:

AYES: Council Members – Chambers, Bowers, Darden, Sharif NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Galvan
________________________________________ ___________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON April 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
COMPTON SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 2120 (WARD)

WHICH WILL RESTORE PREVISOULY USED FORMULA TO

DISTRIBUTE DEDICATED FEDERAL BRIDGE FUNDING

FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT
(IIJA) TO STATE AND LOCAL PROJECTS

SUMMARY
Staff is requesting that the City Council express strong support of Assembly Bill 2120 (Ward) which restores a previously used formula to distribute dedicated federal bridge funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to state and local projects.

In addition, the bill will help close the funding gap for needed repairs and replacement of local bridges and prevents further deterioration and funding projects that add safe multimodal access to local bridges.

BACKGROUND
Cities and counties own and maintain 12,339 bridges across California, representing almost half of the state’s bridges. Over 4,300 of these bridges need costly repairs, and 451 are irreparable and must be replaced. Despite a standard design life of 75 to 100 years, nearly one-fifth of local bridges are at least 80 years old. There is a significant disparity in the condition of our state and local bridges, with 11.5% of local bridges in poor condition versus 3.3% of state bridges.

Federal funding from the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (HBRRP) was historically the primary source of funding for local bridge projects.

When federal legislation ended the HBRRP in 2012, California continued to invest a fixed annual amount of approximately $300 million of federal transportation funds for local bridge repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance projects. It ensures continued investment in local brides and flexible highway funds. At this funding level, the number of local bridges in poor condition will climb to above 50% within 20 years.

Simply maintaining the current condition of local bridges across the state would require a yearly budget of $800 million, an increase of approximately $500 million annually.

3. AB 2120 Investing Federal Funding in Local Bridges
April 12, 2022

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
To ensure a fair allocation of funding that is responsive to significant bridge repair and replacement needs in local communities, AB 2021 would apply California’s historic 55% local, 45% state formula from the federal Highway Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation Program to the new dedicated bridge funding from The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The City of Compton is in strong Support of AB 2120 (Ward) We agree with the author that, “In California, more than 4,300 bridges that are maintained by cities and counties are in need of serious repairs. Despite many of these bridges being designed with a life expectancy of 75 to 100 years, nearly one-fifth of local bridges in California are at least 80 years old. Millions of Californians utilize these bridges every day, and it is vitally important that local governments have the necessary tools to ensure these bridges remain safe and reliable.”

ALTERNATIVE
City Council may choose to not support AB 2120 (Ward).

RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that the City Council support AB 2120 and commends Assembly member Christopher M. Ward and the coauthors for introducing it.

THOMAS THOMAS

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COMPTON
SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 2120 (WARD) WHICH WILL

RESTORE PREVISOULY USED FORMULA TO DISTRIBUTE

DEDICATED FEDERAL BRIDGE FUNDING FROM THE

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO STATE

AND LOCAL PROJECTS
WHEREAS, Staff is requesting that the City Council express strong support of Assembly Bill 2120 (Ward) which restores a previously used formula to distribute dedicated federal bridge funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to state and local projects, and;
WHEREAS, In addition the bill will help close the funding gap for needed repairs and replacement of local bridges and prevents further deterioration and funding projects that add safe multimodal access to local bridges, and; WHEREAS, Cities and counties own and maintain 12,339 bridges across California representing almost half of the state’s bridges. Over 4,300 of these bridges need costly repairs and 451 are irreparable and must be replaced, and; WHEREAS, despite a standard design life of 75 to 100 years, nearly onefifth of local bridges are at least 80 years old, and; WHEREAS, there is a significant disparity in the condition of our state and local bridges, with 11.5% of local bridges in poor condition versus 3.3% of state bridges, and;
WHEREAS, Federal funding from the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (HBRRP) was historically the primary source of funding for local bridge projects, and;
WHEREAS, when federal legislation ended the HBRRP in 2012, California continued to invest a fixed annual amount of approximately $300 million of federal transportation funds for local bridge repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance projects, and;
WHEREAS, it ensures continued investment vin local bridges and flexible highway funds. At this funding level, the number of local bridges in poor condition will climb to above 50% within 20 years, and;
WHEREAS simply maintaining the current condition of local bridges across the state would require a yearly budget of $800 million, an increase of approximately $500 million annually.

WHEREAS, to ensure a fair allocation of funding that is responsive to significant bridge repair and replacement needs in local communities, AB 2120 would apply California’s historic 55% local, 45% state formula from the HBRRP to the new dedicated bridge funding from the IIJA.

WHEREAS, the City of Compton is in strong Support of AB 2120 (Ward) which would implement the federal Highway Infrastructure Program and require the California Transportation Commission to annually allocate, at minimum, certain amounts of federal National Highway Performance Program funds and federal Surface
Resolution No. __________

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:

Section 1. That the City of Compton supports AB 2120 (Ward), commends Assembly Member Christopher M. Ward and urges the passage of this Legislation.

Section 2. That certified copies of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Assembly member Richardt Bloom’s office.

Section 3. 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 ) 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: COUNCIL MEMBERSNOES: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS- ____________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
April 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: WATER DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE MUNICPAL WATER DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR
2021-2022 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING SEVEN MILLION NINE
HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,988,00.00) OF

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS TO THE WATER

DEPARTMENT CAPITAL BUDGET

SUMMARY
The City Council will consider a resolution amending the Municipal Water Department’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and appropriating Seven Million Nine Hundred EightyEight Thousand Dollars ($7,988,000.00) of American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Water Department Capital Budget.

BACKGROUND
On March 11, 2021, the President of the United States signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. The legislation provides $1.9 trillion in funding to address the economic impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which included $350 billion in federal fiscal recovery aid to state and local governments.

The City of Compton expects to receive approximately $34 million in aid as a result of the ARPA. On June 10, 2021, the City received ARPA funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in the amount of $17 million dollars for the first half of the allocation.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has adopted guidance regarding the use of ARPA funds. According to the guidance, recipients may use ARPA funds to invest in necessary improvements to their water infrastructure, including areas that address the impacts of climate change. Recipients may also use this funding to invest in an array of drinking water infrastructure projects, such as building, repairing or upgrading facilities and transmission, distributing and storage systems. Recipients retain flexibility to identify those water infrastructure investments that are of the highest priority for their own communities.

Budget Amendment ARPA Funds – Municipal Water Department

5. April 12, 2022
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STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
As the City Council considers the appropriation of ARPA funds, the Municipal Water Department (“Department”) is requesting to allocate Seven Million Nine Hundred EightyEight Thousand Dollars ($7,988,000.00) to the Department’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital budget.

The Department will dedicate these funds to improving the water systems infrastructure that services approximately eighty percent (80%) of the land within city limits and maintains a total of eight (8) active wells for extracting groundwater, 156 miles of water distribution lines and two (2) reservoir locations (including booster stations) with four (4) 3 million gallon elevated storage tanks. The water systems infrastructure requires updated software, routine maintenance, repairs or rehabilitation to assure an adequate potable water supply, sufficient pressure for fire protection and optimal water quality.

The following is the Department’s ARPA expenditure recommendation:

Administration:
 $925,000.00
 To fulfill current contract obligations and acquire services for improvements to the city’s water infrastructure (Water Master Plan, Urban Water Management Plan, Water Loss Audit, SCADA)
Customer Service:
 $600,000.00
 Upgrade software and acquire vendors to streamline payment processing to ensure continuity of vital government services to prevent further budget shortfalls Pump, Transmission & Distribution:
 $6,463,000.00
 Upgrade water facilities and 8 wells to improve drinking water quality to comply with Safe Drinking Water Act regulations
 Upgrade 4 water storage tanks to prevent microbiological contamination from entering the distribution system
 Upgrade transmission and distribution water system infrastructure Total amount $7,988,000.00
Budget Amendment ARPA Funds – Municipal Water Department April 12, 2022
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The proposed use of ARPA funds is consistent with the Department of Treasury’s funding objectives.

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of the proposed use of the federal fiscal recovery aid will be paid directly from the ARPA funds the City received in June 2021. Staff is requesting that the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget be amended as follows:

Allocating funds from:

INCREASE REVENUE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2810-860-000-3565 Other Federal Grants $4,663,000.00
2810-880-000-3565 Other Federal Grants $1,800,000.00
2810-890-000-3565 Other Federal Grants $600,000.00
2810-900-000-3565 Other Federal Grants $925,000.00
Total $7,988,000.00

INCREASE EXPENDITURE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2810-900-000-4249 Special Department Expense $125,000.00 2810-900-000-4262 Other Professional Services $200,000.00 2810-900-000-4266 Contract Services $600,000.00
2810-890-000-4249 Special Department Expense $300,000.00 2810-890-000-4266 Contract Services $150,000.00
2810-890-000-4222 Computer Software $150,000.00
2810-860-000-4266 Contract Services $4,000,000.00
2810-860-000-4269 Other Contract Services $663,000.00
2810-880-000-4249 Special Department Expense $1,800,000.00 Total $7,988,000.00
Budget Amendment ARPA Funds – Municipal Water Department April 12, 2022
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ALTERNATIVES
The City Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Adopt this resolution and appropriate stated funds of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the Municipal Water Department’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and invest in the city’s water infrastructure improvements that will increase its reliability, resiliency and efficiency to ensure an adequate potable water supply, efficient pressure for fire protection and optimal water quality; or

2. If City Council chooses not to adopt this resolution this will upsurge the potential impacts of an aging water system infrastructure including, an increased cost to the city for purchasing imported water from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), increased water quality issues (e.g. brown water, low water pressure), loss of service and service interruptions, the city’s inability to properly fight large scale fires, possible fines and revocation of required permits as a result of continual water quality issues; or

3. Provide alternate direction.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution amending the Municipal Water Department’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and appropriate Seven Million Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($7,988,000.00) of ARPA funds to improve the City’s water systems infrastructure.

DON NGUYEN

WATER DEPARTMENT GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

THOMAS THOMAS

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. _________________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE MUNICPAL WATER DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2021- 2022 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING SEVEN MILLION NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,988,000.00) OF AMERICAN

RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS TO THE WATER DEPARTMENT CAPITAL
BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Municipal Water Department (“Department”) is recommending to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and appropriating Seven Million Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($7,988,000.00) of American Rescue Plan Act Funds to the Water Department Capital Budget; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the President of the United States signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that provides funding to address the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and includes $350 billion in federal fiscal recovery aid to state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2021, the City received $17 million of the expected $34 million of ARPA funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury; and WHEREAS, according to the Department of Treasury’s adopted guidance for the use of ARPA funds, recipients may use funding to invest in necessary improvements of their water infrastructure, including building, repairing or upgrading facilities and transmission, distributing and storage systems; and
WHEREAS, the Department is requesting to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and allocate Seven Million Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($7,988,000.00) of ARPA funds to improving the water systems infrastructure that services approximately eighty percent (80%) of the land within City limits and maintains a total of eight (8) active wells for extracting groundwater, 156 miles of water distribution lines and two (2) reservoir locations (including booster stations) with four (4) 3 million gallon elevated storage tanks. The water systems infrastructure requires updated software, routine maintenance, repairs or rehabilitation to assure an adequate potable water supply, sufficient pressure for fire protection and optimal water quality.

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 make the following budget amendments to the Municipal Water Department’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 adopted budget:

INCREASE REVENUE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2810-860-000-3565 Other Federal Grants $4,663,000.00
2810-880-000-3565 Other Federal Grants $1,800,000.00
2810-890-000-3565 Other Federal Grants $600,000.00
2810-900-000-3565 Other Federal Grants $925,000.00
Total $7,988,000.00
Resolution No. ___________

INCREASE EXPENDITURE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2810-900-000-4249 Special Department Expense $125,000.00 2810-900-000-4262 Other Professional Services $200,000.00 2810-900-000-4266 Contract Services $600,000.00
2810-890-000-4249 Special Department Expense $300,000.00 2810-890-000-4266 Contract Services $150,000.00
2810-890-000-4222 Computer Software $150,000.00
2810-860-000-4266 Contract Services $4,000,000.00
2810-860-000-4269 Other Contract Services $663,000.00
2810-880-000-4249 Special Department Expense $1,800,000.00 Total $7,988,000.00
SECTION 2. The fiscal impact of the proposed use of the federal fiscal recovery aid will be paid directly from the ARPA funds the City received in June 2021.

SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the City Manager, City Clerk, City Controller, City Attorney and Compton Municipal Water 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
ATTEST:
___________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
Resolution No. ___________

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:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERSNOES: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSTAINS: COUNCIL MEMBERS- ____________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

APRIL 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING SECTION 7-27 OF THE COMPTON MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO PROHIBITING SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL SPEED

CONTESTS, EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED, STREET RACES, STREET

TAKEOVERS, SIDESHOWS, MOTORCYCLES STUNTING AND

RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS

SUMMARY
Recently, there have been a proliferation of illegal street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving in the City of Compton which has resulted in deaths, injuries, accidents, blocked roadways, felony and misdemeanor crimes, chronic calls for law enforcement and a total disregard for the rule of law and a lack of respect for the citizens.

BACKGROUND
Many of the individuals who participate in illegal street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving, do so for the adulation of spectators who attend these events. These spectators encourage the individuals doing these illegal activities by attending these events, cheering on the participants and filming their escapades. Spectators place their collected footage on social media where the illegal activities are viewed by the masses, which in turn, encourages more illegal activity because of the popularity of the videos on social media sites and in some cases on local news channels.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Illegal street contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving attracts many spectators and creates an environment in which illegal activities can thrive.

California Vehicle Code sections 23103 and 23109 prohibit motor vehicle speed contests, reckless driving, and exhibitions of speed. However, the California Vehicle Code does not contain a section that specifically relates to the prohibition of spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibitions.

The City Attorney’s Office recommends the City Council amend the Compton Municipal Code to make it a violation to be a spectator at an illegal speed contest, an exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibition.

6. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.

RECOMMENDATION
That City Council adopt the attached ordinance.

ERIC J. PERRODIN

CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

THOMAS THOMAS

CITY MANAGER
ORDINANCE NO.___________________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING SECTION 7-27 OF THE COMPTON MUNICIAL CODE RELATING

TO PROHIBITING SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS,

EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED, STREET RACES, STREET TAKEOVERS,

SIDESHOWS, MOTORCYCLE STUNTING AND RECKLESS DRIVING

EXHIBTIONS
WHEREAS, illegal motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed are more commonly referred to as “street races”, and common acts of reckless driving often occur when preparations are being made for or during, such illegal street races. This includes pre-race and post-race events referred to as “street takeovers” or “sideshows” or “stunting” in which groups of people block streets, sidewalks and parkways to form street takeovers, sideshows or motorcycle stunting in conjunction with or detached from street races; and WHEREAS, streets, highways, and off-street parking facilities within the City have been the sites of continuing and escalation of illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibitions recently and over the years; and
WHEREAS, illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibitions pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public, interfere with pedestrian and vehicular traffic, create a public nuisance, and inhibit citizens and business owners from enjoying the use of their property within the City; and
WHEREAS, groups of racers, sideshow participants, stunt participants, and spectators gather on the streets, highways, sidewalks, parkways and in off-street parking facilities and among other things, block traffic, sidewalks and parkways in order to form a racetrack, sideshow area or stunt area, to participate in, observe, place bets and wages, and otherwise encourage, aid and abet the illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibitions; and WHEREAS, illegal street racers, sideshow participants and motorcycle stunters accelerate to high rates of speeds without regard to pedestrians, oncoming traffic, or parked vehicles, and the racers, participants and stunters drive quickly from the street to street, race and participate in stunts and reckless driving for several hours, and then move to different locations upon the arrival of law enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, these activities often result in an increase in traffic accidents, felony and misdemeanor crimes, and calls for law enforcement service; and WHEREAS, illegal street contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving attract many spectators, and creates an environment in which illegal activities can thrive; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Vehicle Code sections 23103, et seq., and 23109, et seq., motor vehicle speed contests, reckless driving, exhibitions of speed conducted on public streets and highways, and reckless driving conducted on public streets, highways, and off-street parking facilities, as well as aiding and abetting in some of these violations, are already illegal under California law; and
WHEREAS, currently, the California Vehicle Code does not contain a section which specifically relates to the prohibition of spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibitions; and WHEREAS, as such, the City Council desires to make it a violation of the Compton Municipal Code to be a spectator at an illegal speed contest, an exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibition on or in a public street, public highway or off-street parking facility, or to be present during preparations for such event; and
ORDINANCE NO. _______________

WHEREAS, the City Council further desires to declare that specified prior acts are admissible as evidence to show the propensity of a criminal defendant to be present at or attend illegal street contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibitions, if the prior act(s) occurred within three (3) years of a presently charged offense; and
WHEREAS, the City Council’s action seeks to prohibit spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibitions in order to significantly decrease this criminal activity in the City of Compton by targeting a clear, limited group, and now gives proper notice to citizens and non-citizens of the City of Compton as to which activities are unlawful;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That Section 7-27 of the Compton Municipal Code entitled “SPECTATOR PROHIBITION AT ILLEGAL SPEED CONTEST OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED” is hereby amended to read as the following:

SPECTATORS PROHIBITED AT ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS, EXHIBITIONS OF

SPEED, STREET RACES, STREET TAKEOVERS, SIDESHOWS, MOTORCYCLE

STUNTING AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS
SECTION 2. That Section: 7-27.1. Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and business owners of the City of Compton by prohibiting spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibitions with the aim of significantly curbing this criminal activity. This section targets a very clear, limited population and gives proper notice to citizens and non-citizens of the City of Compton as to what activities are lawful and what activities are unlawful. In discouraging spectators, the act of organizing and participating in illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibitions will be discouraged.

SECTION 3. That Section: 7-27.2. Definitions.

For the purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply:
a. ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTEST OR ILLEGAL EXHIBITION OF SPEED – Shall mean any speed contest or exhibition of speed referred to in California Vehicle Code Sections: 23109(a) and 23109(c), as may be amended from time to time. b. EVENT – Shall mean any speed contest or exhibition of speed referred to in California Vehicle Code Sections: 23109(a) and 23109(c), as may be amended from time to time. c. PREPARATIONS FOR THE ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTEST OR ILLEGAL EXHIBITION OF SPEED – Shall mean situations which include but are not limited to: (1) a group of motor vehicles or motorcycles or individuals has arrived at a location for the purpose of participation in or being spectators at the event; (2) a group of individuals has lined one or both sides of a public street or highway or off street parking facility for the purpose of participation in or being a spectator at the event; (3) a group of individuals has gathered on private property open to the general public without the consent of the owner, operator or agent thereof for the purpose of participating in or being a spectator at the event; (4) one or more individuals has impeded the free public use of a public street or highway or off street parking facility by actions, words, or physical barriers for the purpose of conducting the event; (5) one or more vehicles have lined up with motor(s) running for an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, ORDINANCE NO. _____________

street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition; (6) one or more drivers are revving his/her engine or spinning his/her tires in preparation for the event; (7) an individual is stationed at or near one or more motor vehicles serving as a race starter; or (8) one or more motor vehicles are driving their vehicle(s) in a circular, semicircular, straight or figure eight pattern. d. SPECTATOR – Shall mean any individual who is within 200 feet of an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibition, or at a location where preparations are being made for such activities, for the purpose of viewing, observing, watching, or witnessing the event without regard to whether the individual arrived at the event by driving a vehicle, riding as a passenger in a vehicle, walking, or arrived by some other means.
e. STREET RACE – Shall mean any motor vehicle speed contest or motor vehicle exhibition of speed referred to in California Vehicle Code Sections: 23109(a) and 23109(c), as may be amended from time to time.
f. STREET TAKEOVER and SIDESHOW – Shall mean an event in which one or more persons block or impede traffic on a street or highway for the purpose of performing motor vehicle stunts, street racing, or reckless driving for spectators referred to in California Vehicle Code Section: 23109(i)(2)(A), as may be amended from time to time. g. MOTORCYCLE STUNTING – Shall mean any use of a motorcycle for the purpose of acrobatic maneuvering to perform wheelies (the front wheel of the motorcycle comes off the ground), burnouts (keeping the motorcycle stationary and spinning its wheels which results in friction causing the tires to heat up and create smoke), or front wheelies/stoppies (the rear wheel of the motorcycle is lifted by abruptly applying the front brake). h. RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITION – Shall mean any exhibition of reckless driving referred to in California Vehicle Code Section: 23101, as may be amended from time to time.
i. OFFSTREET PARKING FACILITY – Shall mean any public or private parking facility open and accessible to members of the public as referred to in California Vehicle Code Section: 12500(c), as may be amended from time to time. j. VEHICLE – Shall mean a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks as referred to in California Vehicle Code Section: 670, as may be amended from time to time.
k. MOTOR VEHICLE – Shall mean a vehicle that is self-propelled as referred to in California Vehicle Code Section: 415(a), as may be amended from time to time. Note: An “All-terrain vehicle” (ATV) is a motor vehicle as referred to in California Vehicle Code Section: 111(a), as may be amended from time to time.
l. MOTORCYCLE – Shall mean a motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.

Additionally, a motor vehicle that has four wheels in contact with the ground, two of which are a functional part of a sidecar, is a motorcycle as referred to in California Vehicle Code Section: 400(a) and 400(b), as may be amended from time to time.

ORDINANCE NO. ______________

SECTION 4. That Section: 7-27.3 Spectator at Illegal Speed Contest, Exhibition of Speed, Street Race, Street Takeover, Sideshow, Motorcycle Stunting and Reckless Driving Exhibition.
a. Any individual who is knowingly present as a spectator, either on a public street or highway, or on private property open to the general public without consent of the owner, operator, or agent thereof, at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibition is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a maximum of six months in jail and a fine of $1,000.00.
b. Any individual who is knowingly present as a spectator, either on a public street or highway, or on private property open to the general public without consent of the owner, operator or agent thereof, where preparations are being made for an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibition is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a maximum of six months in jail and a fine of $1,000.00.
c. An individual is present at the illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition if that individual is within 200 feet of the location of the event, of within 200 feet of the location where preparations are being made for the event. d. Exemption: Nothing in this section prohibits law enforcement officers or their agents from being spectators at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition in the course of their duties.

SECTION 5. That Section: 7-27.4. Relevant Factors to Prove a Spectator Ban; Violation.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to prove a violation of Subsection 7-27.3, admissible evidence may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
a. Time of day;
b. The nature and description of the scene, including the number and configuration of traffic lanes;
c. The number of people at the scene;
d. The location of the individual charged in relation to any individual or group present at the scene;
e. The number, description and type of motor vehicles at the scene; f. That the individual charged drove or was transported to the scene; g. That the motor vehicles at the scene have been modified or altered to increase power, handling, or visual appeal;
h. That the person charged admitted to being a spectator at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition;
ORDINANCE NO. __________________

i. That the individual charged has previously participated in an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition;
j. That the individual charged has previously aided and abetted an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition;
k. That the individual charged has previously attended an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition;
l. That the individual charged previously was present at a location where preparations were being made for an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition; SECTION 6. That Section: 7-27.5. Admissibility of Prior Acts.

The list of circumstances set forth in Subsection 7-27.4 is not exclusive. Evidence of prior acts may be admissible to show the propensity of the defendant to be present at, or attend an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition, if the prior act or acts occurred within three (3) years of the presently charged offense. These prior acts may always be admissible to show knowledge on the part of the defendant that an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, street race, street takeover, sideshow, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition was taking place at time of the presently charged offense. Prior acts are not limited to those that occurred within the City of Compton.

SECTION 7. That is Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 8. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

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)
I Alita Godwin, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on _____________ day of _____________________ 2022.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERSNOES: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERSABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS- ________________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON